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Second Chance Revenge Chapter 17
Maxwell POVOn other days, she’d only want to talk to Ava. At least she’s found comfort in my sister. I barely had a chance to speak to her, but I know gaining her trust is something that will not happen overnight. I’m ready to persist.She hasn’t wanted to be in the same room as me without Ava to make her feel at ease. I don’t take it to heart. She deserves to be understood. As much as it hurts, I know she needs time and space.Over the last two weeks, I’ve thought of Julia constantly. A part of me knows I shouldn’t be diving into this new bond with Laura because my love for Julia won’t magically disappear. She was my Luna. Now, I have been graced with another.Some days, I grieve. But, some days, my wolf forces my attention towards Laura.It alarms me how easily he has moved on. It’s as if she never even existed in his world, and it gives me a headache. It’s a clusterfuck of emotions I can’t seem to control. We are two separate entities with different perspectives.I’m stuck betwe
Second Chance Revenge Chapter 18
Maxwell POVA surprising laugh barks out of her. “Of course, I’ve seen rain. But it’s been what feels like years since I’ve seen the rain, and it just…it just–”“It what?”“It makes me feel alive. It reminds me I am alive.” She shudders but not with coldness, with vibrancy. “It’s like I can feel something real. I can go outside. I can feel the rain. I can breathe all this air. It’s real. It’s not a dream. I’m loving this.”My lips spread into a bright smile. “Yeah. It’s real. All of it is real. You’re not a prisoner here, Laura. You are free to do whatever you want. Whatever makes you feel alive.”Her eyes glitter in my direction, and I suck in a breath. The way she’s looking at me makes my chest glow with a tender warmth.“You must be freezing,” I say as I focus on her lips, which are losing color by the second. “Let’s get inside. You don’t want to make yourself sick.”Laura steps around me, and we walk back towards the kitchen. I hold the door open for her as we step inside. She t
Second Chance Revenge Chapter 19
Laura POVTonight, I couldn’t sleep. I’ve barely managed a couple of hours each night for the past four weeks. Most start nightmares that torment my mind until the dream changes, and instead of being terrified, I am comforted. It’s an odd sensation that I don’t understand.I hear the calmness of the waves and the gentle breeze over a mountaintop.Every night, it’s something different. A new place. A new. I don’t fight them. I submerge in the images, and I’m grateful when I finally settle into a dreamless sleep.But tonight, I toss and turn in the sheets until they make my legs itch. I have no idea what I’m still doing here. I should have left as soon as my injuries healed and attempted to find my home. Why can’t I remember my home?The thought makes my brows pinch together painfully. A deep ache makes me question the last few years. I huff out a dissatisfied breath and bury my head into the pillow.Tears threaten my eyes once again. I don’t belong here. Yet, I don’t belong anywher
Second Chance Revenge Chapter 20
Laura POVWhen he reaches over, I’m convinced he’s about to touch me. I open my mouth and release the loudest scream. It deafens me. It wrenches from my chest because my body jumps into fight mode. It’s the last resort.I close my eyes to try and block out all the crucifying emotions that clutter my head. Blood pounds in my ears, and everything slows down to the point I’m disorientated.Voices start talking, but I don’t hear what they’re saying. My breaths become shorter, and I’m out of oxygen, yet at the same time, I can’t get enough. My vision blurs when another silhouette settles in front of me.“Laura.” The sound is muffled. “Laura, you’re hyperventilating.”Why do I sound like I’m in a bubble? I don’t even know if I’m alive right now.“Breathe, Laura.” The voice softens. “There is so much air in this room. Okay? Don’t let yourself think there is no air. You have it. Breathe. Nothing is going to happen to you.”It feels like it might. I’m going to die.Just breathe, Laura. You ca
Second Chance Revenge Chapter 21
Laura POVThe sun continues to dip in and out of the clouds as I perch on the patio steps. I prepare myself for rain, not that I’d mind. My eyes close as I wrap my arms around my knees and inhale the fresh air.Last night was the best night's sleep I’ve had since being here. It wasn’t great, but better than usual. Ever since the incident in Maxwell’s office, I’ve been keeping to myself. I’m still mortified over waking the entire house.The back door creaks open, and I glance over my shoulder to find Maxwell. He’s in a black T-shirt that stretches over his broad chest and thick arms. “Hey,” he greets. “May I sit with you?”I stare at the spot beside me, and I brush my teeth across my lip. “Uh. Okay.”Maxwell nods and perches on the other end of the step. Enough space between us that I don’t have to count my breaths. “How are you today?”I shrug and look at the grass. “I’m okay, I think.”We fall into silence as I clutch my legs closer to my chest. Maxwell happily sits beside me. I don
Second Chance Revenge Chapter 22
Laura POVI find myself wandering down to the infirmary wing. I know why, and I don’t stop myself. My arms wrap my cardigan tighter around my body as I step inside. A few of the pack doctors offer me a smile as they walk by.My feet come to a halt in the middle of the corridor. I release a soft sigh and inhale the smell of disinfectant. I’ve never had an issue with hospitals which explains why the scent comforts me.“Laura?”I twist to find Gemma walking out of her office with a clipboard.“Everything okay? Do I need to contact Alpha Maxwell?”My head shakes. “No. Not at all.”She immediately relaxes, her shoulders drooping. Her eyes roam over my face slowly before she beckons her head to the room on her left. “Would you like to come in and talk?”“Please,” I whisper and grip my hands together.Gemma flashes me a comforting smile. “After you.”I nod and drop my gaze, following my feet to the room she appeared out of moments ago. When I step inside, I glance at the walls that are pa
Second Chance Revenge Chapter 23
Laura POVWhen some of the pack entered the house a few hours later, I timidly loiter by the stairs. My eyes focus on Ava as she talks with Phia. I remember her from my day in the rain. Ava spots me from across the hallway and approaches.“Hey, Laura,” she says warmly. “How are you?”“I’m okay,” I admit.Ava’s smile is warm and makes my bones relax. “I’m just about to make some lunch in Maxwell’s private kitchen. Would you like to join me?”My head nods before I register. “Yes, please.”Her expression lights up, and I can tell she’s trying her hardest not to overreact. It’s been a while since I’ve spoken to her one-on-one. I think about what Gemma said, and this is progress, even if it seems tiny to some.I follow her into the empty kitchen. I’m relieved Maxwell has private areas for his family. “Remind me to tidy up after lunch,” Ava murmurs. “Bash was almost banned from coming in here this morning.”“Why?”Ava glances at me. “Because Maxwell cannot stand the mess. He likes everyt
Second Chance Revenge Chapter 24
Maxwell POVIs It in my office? staring down at my dark wooden desk. The picture inside the frame Laura smashed rests on the corner. I haven’t had time to replace it. I lean over to take the photo between my fingers.My heart thumps at Julia’s face. The pair of us. All the grief I’ve endured over the past year. I notice that my face falls into a soft frown when I can’t take my eyes off her. I despise myself for being in this situation, especially now I’ve been given a second mate who needs all the love one could give her.When my mind twitches to Laura, my wolf howls at the thought of her. I could never forget Julia, but he's got other ideas. Right now, Laura is the center of his focus. I miss Julia more than anything, but Laura’s presence has spun my world entirely.There’s a knock at my office door, and I lower the photo. “Come in.”Kayden emerges and offers me a nod. “Maxwell.” He bows his head slowly. “Busy working?”“All of the stuff I missed? Yeah. I’m trying to get everyth
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