~KILLIAN
Sitting at my office desk, I propped my head up with my hand, absentmindedly scrolling through my pack's weekend report on the laptop screen.
But my mind had wandered off, leaving my thoughts all over the place.
This has become my struggle ever since my encounter with her. I'd get suddenly distracted, spending precious time mulling over her well-being.
Jack, on the other hand, wasn't helping matters at all. He had been in heat and couldn't wait to see her again.
I had much more pressing matters that were supposed to consume my thoughts. Like Katrina's relentless efforts to get herself into a futile condition.
She had been traveling all over the world, seeking solutions from different health institutions and local healers. Yet, here I was, thinking about some debtor whom fate had chosen to be my mate.
The
~SELENA As the car gilded its way down the driveway, my stomach twisted in knots, sending a rush of heat down my spine—the same feeling I got when my wolf sensed him as my mate.Now, my wolf couldn't contain her excitement. She was eager to meet her other half, even though he wasn't enthusiastic about meeting us.Unlike my wolf, I felt a bit indifferent about being here. I wasn't sure if I should feel excited. Given how much I owe him, I didn't expect anything exciting to happen between us, and it seemed like he wouldn't acknowledge our bond.It stings to know he doesn't care, but I'll eventually move past the pain. Besides, it wasn't enough to make my wolf whimper. Somehow, it felt like I've been through something similar before. Though, there's a sneaky feeling that it was even worse than this."Was being rejected part of the memories I lost?" I pondered, my mind empty of memories to satisfy my curiosity and confusion. As I thought about it, I noticed the car's engine rumbling died
~HUNTER I leaned against the rail, taking small sips from my glass of brandy as I stood on the balcony, watching my pack members go through their evening training. A moment ago, I was fully engaged in their activities, but my focus shifted a few minutes back.Now, I found myself absentmindedly observing them, my mind swirling with thoughts of my conversation with Nadia after she dropped the bombshell of her sudden pregnancy on me. Initially, I was all over the place emotionally, unsure of how to react.I was caught off guard by the news because it came at a time when I least expected it. I was also quite baffled about how it all happened. I do recall that we had sex a few weeks ago, but even before that, the doctors had already concluded that it wasn't possible for us to have a child of our own due to Nadia's unstable fertility. This news came at a time when we were both eagerly anticipating starting a family together… and so, it is all too strange at this point.But then, a strange
~SELENAFeeling the cold breeze caressing my skin, I curled up more in my bed. With sleep still holding my eyes tightly, I groggily tried to reach for the bedcovers to shield myself from the cold. But when my hand darted to different spots without finding them, I was forced to open my eyes to locate them.Turning to the other side of the bed, I found them neatly folded on top of the wardrobe. But the next second, I jumped out of bed upon seeing the time. Instantly, the lingering dizziness disappeared as I rushed around the room, throwing on the appropriate clothes for duty.I was super late for morning duties, and as I prepared my messy appearance to look presentable, even if only a bit, I also braced myself for Martha's scolding. After the Alpha appointed me as the new house help, the middle-aged lady had made it clear to me, sounding the instructions like war drums, that she hated lateness, indolence, and irregularities.I wasn't irregular, nor was I indolent, but I was well known f
~HUNTER “How is she doing?" I asked Liam, without looking up from the paper in my grasp. I had sensed his scent flood my office as the door creaked open.Hearing his footsteps drawing closer to my desk, I finally looked up. I raised a brow at him, seeing the worry etched on his face. He puffed out the air in his lungs before saying, “Just a little improvement, Alpha. Her system is slowly responding to treatment.”“Suits her,” I scoffed, feeling the anger from last night erupting in my chest once again as I nonchalantly shrugged my shoulders.Liam, however, looked perturbed by my attitude as he stared at me. He seemed to be holding back from saying what was bothering him because he knew I would take my anger out on him if he did.“What are you standing there for?" I shot him a glare.“Nothing actually… Um, Alpha… about Nadia's situation—”"Don't you dare make me reconsider my decision about that bitch!” I spat through clenched teeth."I'm not trying to make you reconsider anything… wh
~SELENAMy vision was blurry and hazy as I fluttered my eyes open, battling to regain consciousness. Finally adjusting to the brightness surrounding me, I tried placing my back on the bed, but a blistering pain rippled through me, eliciting a groan from my lips and making me stay stifled in the same position.I swallowed hard, my throat feeling parched and sore, as my mind reeled back to the nightmarish scene that led to my terrible condition.While Madam Martha was at it, whipping me, I couldn't shake the feeling that her actions were way too familiar. There was a part of me that seemed to have gone through something similar—it was a pricking feeling that my past wasn't any different from my current situation.If that is the case, then I might have been a servant. But to whom? I seriously can't wait to get back my past memories.Perhaps my past was better than this, or maybe this was better. I really can't tell, but staying here is nothing but a dire threat to my existence.At this p
~KILLIANStanding before the floor-to-ceiling glass wall that overlooks the serene environs of my prestigious pack, I brought the glass of wine in my grasp to my lips, taking a sip.Its strong taste filled my mouth, and I grimaced as it ran down my throat, burning my chest in the process. Lately, my mind has been messed up. I had no choice but to get myself involved in excessive drinking to clear my head of thoughts I shouldn't be harboring.Yet no matter how much I filled myself with it, even to the brim, I couldn't get the thoughts to wane. In my intoxicated state, I honestly don't think much about her, but once my head clears, the thought of her returns. So fierce that I can't help but surrender to it.Let's not mention how she keeps me up all night because of the pain Martha's brutal punishment inflicted on her. To this day, the appalling scene snaps something unexplainable inside of me.Goddess knows how much Jack wanted to rip the old woman's head off her body that fateful day.
~KILLIAN“Trying to remember her past?" I scoffed, feeling my chest swell with unexpected anger.Jared nodded.“Has she been able to remember anything, though?" I asked. Jared just stared at me for a while, making me uneasy.Why was I suddenly so riled up by her attempt to get back her memories? I had wanted her to remember at first. It was strange.Jared finally broke his silence with a sigh. “I don't know how, but I think she found out she’s pregnant.""She reached out to me this morning and told me... she is really confused, Alpha, and desperately wants to know who the father of her child is.”The news left me more restless than before. I ran my fingers through my hair, trying to stay calm. “So, what did you tell her?"“Nothing. I told her to come see you if she wants her questions answered, but she seems scared to meet with you.”Jack growled within me, angered that I had pushed our mate away to the point where she was now scared of us.I took a deep breath, relieved that I had man
~KILLIAN"Mind your step," I cautioned Laura, holding the car door open for her descent.We'd just pulled into the exclusive parking lot, in one of my prized luxury cars that rarely saw the light of day. I couldn't quite fathom why I chose this particular car to chauffeur her around in... But over the past three days, I've been unexpectedly forthcoming about the feelings I've been harboring for her ever since she entered my life.It's strange, really. I've never been this upfront about my emotions with women before. Even during my time with Katrina, I took my sweet time figuring out how I felt before committing.Yet, here I am, head over heels for Laura after just two months of knowing her, despite a less-than-promising start.I couldn't miss the sparkle in Laura's eyes as she gazed at the towering building before us, her jaw dropping slightly.She turned her attention back to me, her smile radiant and cheerful like spring flowers. "So, what are we doing here?" "What do you think? Is
~KILLIANKatrina sent her location, and I managed to get Laura to stick to the plan. She’s gone to Hunter’s pack with Liliana to get Megan.Meanwhile, I’m driving with my men toward Katrina’s location, unsure where the hell Hunter and his men are. We were supposed to come together, but it seems he wants to do things his own way. It’s laughable how he thinks he can win Laura back by playing the hero.Out of nowhere, something smashed into my windshield, shattering it into pieces. My car swerved dangerously and screeched to a halt.Goddess.“What was that?”I mind-linked Jared.“I think we’re being ambushed, Alpha!” he reported, making my eyes widen.I quickly grabbed my gun from the compartment and jumped out of the car when Jared shouted, “Get down, Alpha!”A bullet whizzed past me, missing by a hair’s breadth. I ducked and took cover behind the car.My men were already shooting at the ambushers, and the air was thick with the smell of blood.Loading my gun, I joined the fight and soo
~HUNTER My eyes nearly popped out of their sockets when I heard the doctor’s report about Olivia’s condition.“She was poisoned?!”I’d been sure she was just having one of her usual asthma attacks, not this!“Yes, Alpha. We discovered the juice she drank was poisoned.”What? Who brings poison to a kid’s party?Confused, I turned to Alpha Newton, who had been with me in the doctor’s office. Nadia was at Olivia’s bedside, sobbing uncontrollably.“Don’t you know anything about this?” I demanded, glaring at him, but he stayed silent. “If you’d let Olivia stay under my roof, this wouldn’t have happened,” I snapped.Newton narrowed his eyes at me, his expression challenging. “Even if Olivia makes it through this, you won’t be keeping her!”I growled in response. We locked eyes, our anger palpable, until the doctor interrupted. “Can we continue now?”“What’s the plan to fix her condition?” I asked urgently.“Miss Olivia’s blood is contaminated by the poison she ingested. She’ll need a tran
~THIRD POV"I'm so glad you could make it to my birthday!” Olivia beamed at Megan as they broke away from a tight embrace.“I wouldn’t miss it for the world! Besides, I’ve been missing you all holiday, so I figured this was the perfect chance to see you,” Megan replied, her smile growing as they walked into the grand living room where the party was in full swing.“Same here! I tried calling you, but you wouldn’t pick up!” Olivia said with a frown.“My mom confiscated my phone. I don’t know why, but she seems to be against our friendship,” Megan mused.Olivia's frown deepened. “Why would she be against it? Did I do something wrong?”Megan shrugged. “I don’t think so, but I’m not sure. If I had told her I was coming here, she wouldn’t have let me.”“You sneaked out?” Olivia gasped.“I told you I’d do anything to be here, didn’t I? So, here we are!”“You’re so brave, Megan. I wish I could be like you, but don’t you think your mom will be mad at you?” Olivia asked thoughtfully.“She will,
~KILLIANI'm devastated.It's been two weeks since Laura left the pack, and I haven't been myself. I've been panicking, worried about where she might have gone, especially with the kids and my baby.She hasn't been answering my calls or replying to any of my texts. I suspect she might have changed her number so I can't trace her location.Even with Liliana's relentless help, we're still short of clues about where she might be. I've also been to all the properties she owns, but none of the caretakers have seen her.She probably thinks I'd harm her if I found out where she is. She knew I'd look for her at her properties, so she played it safe by not going there.I wanted Laura all these years, and when I finally had her, I lost her in the blink of an eye.I wish I could turn back time and right my wrongs. At the very least, I wouldn't have scared her with that damn gun!SighThe guilt of my actions is eating me alive as the days go by, and I fear I might become even more devastated if I
~KILLIANI blinked, completely stunned at the sight of her, wondering if I was imagining things, but the truth kept staring back at me. It was all real.There she was, standing and looking back at me, just as shocked.My stepmom.Liliana.“Killian!” she whispered, taking a step closer, her eyes filling with tears.“Mom!”I rushed forward and hugged her, my heart pounding with joy as I felt the warmth of her skin against mine. She wasn't a ghost; she was real!Her tears soaked my shoulder as I held her tighter, savoring the familiar jade scent I thought I'd never smell again after that dreadful night.I couldn’t stop my tears. They fell as I remembered how unbearable life was when I finally accepted they were dead because I couldn’t find a trace of her and Laura.It took years for me to accept their absence and push through the pain to become who I am today.She finally pulled away, her eyes shining with tears and relief. She looked just as young and beautiful as I remembered, except h
I locked eyes with Katrina, then turned back to him, my gaze narrowing dangerously. Could he have been working with Katrina all this time to kill Laura?In a flash, I caught him as he tried to bolt from the room, grabbing him by the neck. I yanked the gun from his pocket and slammed him against the wall. He collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily, blood trickling down his face.As Katrina stepped closer, trying to calm me down, I aimed the gun at her, a silent warning to stay back.“How long have you been working with her?” I demanded from Lionel.He swallowed hard, his voice trembling. “Since you left for your last business trip. Forgive me, Alpha!”Anger darkened my eyes. This had been going on for so long, and I never knew!“What else did she pay you to do besides poisoning Laura?”From the corner of my eye, I saw Katrina shaking her head at him, signaling him to stay quiet as he glanced her way.His face turned pale as I cocked the gun. “What else?” “She paid me to plant a mo
~KILLIANPulling up in front of Katrina's apartment, I felt a nervous knot twist in my stomach as I got out and hurried to the entrance.It was like she was already waiting for me because before I could even knock, the door swung open."That was fast," she said with a smile.I didn’t bother to return it. Keeping a straight face, I asked, "What evidence did you find?"She closed the distance between us, suddenly leering at me as she slowly ran her hand up my arm.Sensing her intentions, I swatted her hand away, my jaw tightening with anger. "Is this what you called me for?"She let out a bitter chuckle. "So, it’s come to the point where I can't even touch you?""Stop acting dumb. That was more than just a touch," I snapped, glaring at her. "We've been over this. I have a mate now, and you know what happens if I choose to cheat."I don't desire her anymore. The urge to be with her died the moment Laura came into my life, though I refused to accept it at first. My commitment to Laura goe
~THIRD POV.Fifteen-year-old Killian hid behind the trunk of a tree, his blue eyes wide open, tears filling them as he helplessly watched his father being surrounded by a pack of wolves.As he stood there, fidgeting, Killian wondered what was wrong with his father. His father had never been too weak to fight back. To say the least, Killian always saw his father as undefeated."The strongest man alive," Killian had teased his father a moment earlier while he taught him how to hunt. But then, suddenly, his father sensed something and urged him to seek safety back in the pack grounds. But little Killian couldn't just leave his father.He was curious why his father had told him to go back so suddenly and decided to hide behind the tree to find out the reason.But what he didn't know was that the reason would wound his heart and leave a scar on it.It happened before his eyes.So quick!Like a bolt of lightning.His father was brought down by just a single shot. Killian flinched, nearly le
~KILLIANI glanced at my wristwatch for the umpteenth time, my eyebrows knitting together in concern. Laura still hadn't returned from the washroom. Just as I was about to go look for her, she was announced as the winner of the category. Since she wasn’t in the hall, I went up on stage to accept the award on her behalf, but my thoughts were elsewhere. I quickly rounded up the speech, almost too abruptly, and handed the award to Droost as I stepped down from the podium."I'll be right back," I told him, my tone hurried. My mind raced with all the negative possibilities as I made my way to the restroom area.Keeping my composure, I walked down the corridor leading to the washrooms and knocked on the first door. "Laura?" I called out.There was silence, and just as I was about to move to the next door, it opened. I stepped inside quickly, feeling relieved at the sight of her. But my relief faded as I noticed her slightly teary eyes."Are you okay?" I asked, my worry evident.She nodded.