~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
~KILLIANAs I answered the call, Katrina's voice came through urgently, "Where are you, Killian?!”Sensing something amiss from her angry tone and the strange question, I quickly got up from the sofa and moved a distance away from the clothing area, for some privacy."What do you mean?" I asked, my brow creasing. "Seriously?" Katrina's scoff came through the line, adding to my puzzlement."Trina, please, can you explain clearly? I'm bu–" I began, but she cut me off."I'm stranded at the airport, didn't you promise to pick me up today?!" Her words hit me, and I realized I'd forgotten my promise."Wait for me. I'll be there in fifteen minutes," I replied, already rushing towards the exit.In the parking lot, I sent Jared a quick text to pick up Laura and settle the bills before hopping into my car and racing off.Cruising down the main roads, I couldn't have been more relieved. The absence of traffic jams allowed me to reach the airport before the time I'd promised Katrina.In a rush,
~NADIAMy chest pulsated with anger and pain from Hunter's words, causing my grip on the steering wheel to tighten as I drove, my eyes stinging with unshed tears.How could he say that to my face?Hunter threatened to hurt me if I didn't sign those damned papers. As if that weren't enough, he ordered his security to throw me out like trash!I can't believe the man I loved all my life could act this way. I ignored my father's advice to marry other suitors just to be with Hunter. I even went as far as defending him against those who spread rumors about his moon curse to protect his reputation.And this is what I get?Being tossed aside like garbage because of one mistake. It wasn't even a mistake. I did what had to be done so I wouldn't lose him to that miserable woman… and now I've lost him. The reality struck me like a heavy blow, forcing me to pull over to the side of the road as tears streamed down my cheeks.My frustration was palpable as I clenched my teeth, my chest swelling wit
~KILLIAN“Calm down, Trina–”“Just answer my question,” she cut me off, striding over to my desk.“I’m treating her nicely because she’s pregnant.”My response didn't calm her at all. Her eyes flickered black, signaling her wolf was at the surface. I quickly realized why she was so angry and added, “It's not my child, it's someone else's.”The anger in her eyes lessened, but her tone still held some of it as she asked, “If they're not yours, why treat her nicely?”I pinched the space between my brows and sighed deeply. “To be honest, Trina, it hurts me that you don't trust me enough to treat people nicely without wanting something in return.”"Is that how low you think of me now? Did Martha fill your head with the idea that I treat her nicely because I sleep with her?" I asked calmly.She fell silent, the glare in her eyes losing intensity as she held my gaze.I stood from my seat and walked around the table to her. I pressed my lips to her forehead. “Goodnight, Katrina.”She held my
~KILLIANI screeched to a halt outside the pack's hospital, my heart racing with urgency as I rushed out of my car and sprinted towards the entrance, my phone already in hand to text Jared for Laura's room number. But before I could even hit the call button, his response popped up on my screen. My throat constricted as I saw the room number, and I quickened my pace towards the ICU.In a flash, I was standing outside Laura's door, my hand trembling as I pushed it open. My eyes scanned the room, locking onto Laura's still form in bed. I could tell she was asleep as her heartbeat was steady.But as I drew closer, my gaze fell on the strange reddish bruises marring her pearly skin. The thought of the pain she must have endured filled me with a rage so fierce, it felt like it would consume me whole making me growl involuntarily.As I gazed at her beautiful sleeping face, I noticed her tear-stained cheeks, she must have cried so much. My anger would only lessen if I snapped Jared's neck t
~SELENAFlickering my heavy eyelids open, I tried to adjust to the room's brightness. My mind and vision were blurry as I lay still on my side, subconsciously taking in my surroundings.Gradually stirring into consciousness, I absentmindedly watched the moving lines on the heart monitor while the soft hiss of the oxygen tank filtered into my ears. It soon dawned on me that I was in one of the pack's hospital rooms.Instinctively, I reached for my stomach, cradling it as my mind reeled back to the strange, excruciating pain that had suddenly attacked me. It had coursed stabbing pains all over my body, knocking the breath out of my lungs with such force that I never thought I would see the light of another day.The pain was strange and familiar at the same time.I closed my eyes, trying to shut out the thoughts. I didn't want to ponder it, as I wasn't ready to deal with the pounding headache that usually came when I tried to recall something about my past.Although I was curious to know
~SELENA I looked around me, staring at the stars sitting in the parm and thinking about what bricked my heart when I had first seen Killian.A whimper plowed inside of me, and here I am feeling something I can't explain. I think it's called affection, or what better word could I describe it as.As I walked down the crowded street, lost in my own thoughts, I felt a sudden poke in my back. Startled, I turned around to find a little boy with innocent eyes staring up at me."Are you alright, miss?" He asked, his voice soft and concerned.I nodded, still feeling a bit shaken. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you," I replied, offering him a small smile.Curiously, he pointed towards the wall I had been staring at moments before. I followed his gaze and realized with a jolt that everything I had just seen was merely a figment of my imagination. "Selena!" someone exclaimed, and I felt a chill run down my spine as I turned to see an evil looking man walking angrily toward me. He had the look of death e
~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.