MATURE CONTENT AHEAD.~KILLIANAs much as I wanted to brush off what Katrina said, I just couldn't stop thinking about it. I knew she was drunk, but sometimes the influence of alcohol forces the truth out of us.But I'm still struggling to accept that Laura was formerly known as Selena, a slave from a pack I had never heard of until today.I tapped my fingers on the steering wheel, trying to ease the uneasiness slowly eating me up like a termite since I left Katrina's place. Even at the office, I couldn't push the thought to the back of my mind to focus on business. As a result, my workload dragged into dusk. I have to stay longer to finish up because I'm not sure I'll be in the office tomorrow.I need to find clarity in my confusion. I'm perplexed and scared of what I might find out.Could it be that Laura was a sex slave? And when she tried escaping that life, she got into the car accident that claimed her memories? Because her diagnosis at the time showed she was in pain before the
~KILLIANRolling up my sleeve to my elbow, I stepped out of my walk-in closet, a smile spreading across my face as my eyes fell on Laura, still sleeping soundly in bed.As I walked over to the small wardrobe beside the bed to grab my wristwatch, I couldn't help but chuckle softly when I noticed her mouth slightly open.She looked completely exhausted from yesterday's activities, her hair a disheveled mess like a bird’s nest. Is she snoring?Suppressing a laugh, I shook my head and put on my wristwatch. I couldn’t be blamed for the situation she was in—she had asked for more, and I couldn’t hold back. Despite the mess, she looked beautiful.The urge to kiss her was too strong to resist, so I leaned in and gave her a soft peck on the lips. She stirred awake the next moment, rubbing her eyes with the back of her hand before blinking at me. She stretched like a contented cat, a small frown forming on her face as she took in my appearance."You're already dressed for work?" she asked, disa
~ KILLIANI rushed into the hospital, my heart racing a mile in a minute as I entered the VIP ward where Laura was admitted, ignoring the greetings from the staff.I left the Skywalker pack without wasting a second and was restless the entire ride. I couldn't bring myself to stop calling every minute to check on her condition, but each time I was told she still hadn't regained consciousness.The best nurses were on the case, assuring me they were doing everything they could. But despite their words, worry kept eating up my guts. Seeing her in good condition was the only way I could bring myself to be calm. Jared was behind me, trying to keep up with my pace as we got out of the car. I found Laura's room almost immediately.Pushing the door open, I felt my heart squeeze painfully in my chest as my gaze fell on Laura.I tried to get a grip on myself from the terrible scene before me as I noticed the presence of Droost, Cassandra, and the kids.Megan was sobbing hard, her cries breaking
~KILLIANWhat do one feel when met with both good and bad news at the same time?For me, I don't really know what to feel. My emotions were all over the place. I still hadn't got a grip on myself. Hell, I couldn't even bring myself to sleep.It's heart wrenching to think I finally have a baby on the way who is fighting for its life at the most tender age.I swear to the moon goddess who made me, I will make sure the person behind all this receives double of the pain I was feeling right now. For putting my child's life and that of my mate's in danger, he or she would wish they were never born to witness the day I'd come for them. I would constantly feed them with torture and make death far from their reach, until my urge to kill them reaches it peak.“What have you gathered?" I asked Jared immediately he entered the office.“Someone tampered with the CCTV cameras last night. They were black out in the cameras for a few minutes. I think the culprit used that time to poison the tea bag.
~THIRD POVJared sat at the front seat of the car, staring into space as he absentmindedly drummed his fingers on the steering wheel. He couldn't stop thinking about Killian's threats. They played on his mind in a loop, making him restless. Killian hadn't only agreed to end him, but gave him a time-frame to prove Cassandra's innocence else she would be going down with him.It's crazy how the man he had dedicated his life to serve could put him in a tight situation. Even though it is disheartening, Jared totally understands the Alpha's plight, he was also in a difficult situation.No willing mate watches his other half dying and doesn't do something about it. That's the case with the Alpha and his was just as similar. Last night was the first time in a long time he saw Killian that furious. The last time was when his parents were murder. It took him quite some time to get back his sanity. It's more like he acts crazy whenever he is really mad. Needless to say, part of the anger dire
~KILLIANEverything happened so fast and I had no idea about it until Jared called me. Even after his call, I was still grappling to understand what he meant. I continued calling him but there were no answers from his end until news reached me from the security head that there was an exchange on the fourth floor and Jared was shot.The bullet shot at Jared was purely made from silver, a rare type of bullet that cost a fortune. It gives me a clue that the mastermind was wealthy because only the rich could afford such weapons. Jared was lucky and I was relieved the bullet missed his heart by just a thread otherwise the pack and his family would have been mourning his death by now. However, he lost a lot of blood and is unconscious, but he will be fine.I singlehandedly operated the bullet out of him, and gave him the necessary treatment for speedy recovery, so I'm sure he would be back up on his feet in no time. I'm currently in the security room watching how it all happened and I'm
~SELENAThe sound of the kids' laughter and chatter reached my ears as I slowly made my way down the stairs.It's been over three days since I was discharged from the hospital, and all I’ve done is stay in bed, barely moving a muscle to do anything other than to eat and take my bath. Killian made sure I stayed in bed, either sleeping or passing the time with my cellphone. He even temporarily banned me from making any business or hospital-related calls.He said he didn’t want me to stress myself or the baby. I was thrilled when Killian told me I was pregnant. If there was a word beyond excitement, that's how I’ve been feeling since I received the news. But I can't shake off the fact that someone wants me dead again. It's pretty pathetic how they failed miserably—again.Killian assured me he had everything under control and that I should ease my mind from worrying about it but I just can’t. I’ve had enough of these pests. I can’t wait to find out who exactly it is and hit them where i
~KILLIANMy cell phone suddenly rang, interrupting our conversation. I pulled it out of my pocket and noticed the call was from an unfamiliar number. But I had a sneaking suspicion about who it might be."I'll be right back," I said to Laura, and she slid down from my back.I headed towards the door and stepped outside to the front yard before answering the call.As soon as I accepted the call, a familiar voice came through. "Hello? It's me, Gael, Alpha of the Skywalker pack."Just as I thought."You've found your parents already?" I asked, remembering the promise I’d made to help him locate them. But with everything going on with Laura, I hadn’t had the chance to follow through. He was probably calling to remind me."I haven’t. You promised to help me, remember?" he grumbled.I hate his guts. If I didn’t need something from his parents, I would’ve kicked his arrogant ass a long time ago. He’s so full of himself."I’ve got too much on my plate right now," I replied calmly, trying to k