~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
~NADIAAs I scrolled through my phone, my heart sank while reading the comments about Hunter’s alleged mental impairment. The news had spread like wildfire, and it seemed like everyone on the internet had something to say.Just a few hours ago, I was at the mall, picking up decorations for Olivia’s birthday party, when I overheard some customers gossiping about it. Their cruel words felt like salt in an open wound.But nothing could have prepared me for the humiliation waiting at the company entrance, where paparazzi swarmed, hurling ridiculous questions at me.The backlash was growing worse by the hour, and Hunter wasn’t doing anything to stop it. He didn’t seem to care that his family was being dragged into this mess.My phone rang, and I wasn’t surprised to see it was my dad. I knew what this call would be about but I picked anyway. “Hello, Dad.”“Nadia, what the hell is going on?” he snapped.I sighed. “Dad, it’s just a rumor—”He cut me off with a huff. “A rumor? You and I both
~SELENA "It's just salmon soup; it won't hurt me if I cook it myself!"I whined for the umpteenth time, but Killian didn't seem like he was going to let me touch anything in the kitchen. He was dead set on making me sit down and watch him prepare breakfast, just like he's been doing ever since the poison incident.Honestly, I can't remember the last time I ate something I cooked—or even something the maids made. Oh, right, he banned the maids from cooking too. Now, he prepares all the family meals himself, refusing to let me help even a little."I'll be the only one cooking your meals and making your teas, so stop trying to interfere," he calmly told me, his serious expression leaving no room for argument.I decided to give up on joining him for now, but I was determined to make him understand that I wanted to cook with him. It seemed more romantic to me than just sitting and watching him struggle to get the right amount of spices on his own."You're going to make it too spicy if you
~HUNTERA sneer curled on my lips as I scrolled through the comments on the post about my supposed curse. Each one was more venomous than the last, mocking me and suggesting I see a psychiatrist.My deepest secret, kept hidden for years, was now plastered all over the media, thanks to that bitch!It spread like wildfire, and now I'm losing deals with my partners. Even my own pack members are starting to renounce my leadership. Alpha Newton had already stopped by a few days ago to take Olivia away from me. It feels like everyone is abandoning me.I expected Nadia to do the same, but she stayed. Not that her presence means anything to me. In fact, she's to blame for all of this mess.If she hadn’t driven Selena away that night, maybe I’d have finally found my sanity.Nadia's presence only serves as a constant reminder of my failures with Selena, and I've been trying every possible way to make her leave. But she seems determined to stay, no matter what.So, I let her stay, doing whatever