~SELENAI lied to him again. I couldn't stop myself, especially after I saw his reaction to the mail. I might not fully understand the depth of their hatred, but the way Killian's mood shifted was a clear sign that he despises Hunter.It hurt when he raised his voice at me this morning, all because of Hunter. The anger in his eyes as he scolded me showed just how deep his hatred runs. I don't think I can calm that anger or talk him out of it.What I need to do now is get Hunter off my back with this appointment of his, and fast. It's starting to raise questions from Killian, and I'm afraid he might start digging into things with Jared.Once those two team up, only the goddess can stop them. That's my biggest fear, and it will only get worse if they discover anything about my past with Hunter.I'm seriously torn about whether to tell him myself. What if telling him ruins his love for me and the kids, knowing that the blood of his enemy runs through their veins?He said he would destroy
~KILLIAN“Be honest with me, Laura. Is there something going on between you and Hunter?” I dropped the bombshell, and her reaction was an arched eyebrow.“Hunter?” she asked again, her brows pulling down in a frown. “Could you remind me who Hunter is?”Now it was my turn to be confused, and I was, thoroughly. “You mean you don't know who Hunter is?”“Not until the mail arrived this morning, and since you don't want me to help him out, I think there's no need for me to know anything more about him,” she added, closing her closet after picking out some casual outfits.I wasn't fully satisfied with her answers, but I was already distracted as I watched her apply lotion on her skin, my eyes following her every movement. Right now, I felt like continuing from where we stopped in the kitchen.I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and then opened them, making sure to focus this time. “So, why did you freak out when the mail came? You were visibly shaking.”Her forehead puckered at my questio
~SELENAI shuffled through the stack of files neatly arranged on my desk, searching for the old Alpha's medical report.Just three days ago, after I volunteered to donate my blood, she began responding impressively to treatment. Although she has yet to regain consciousness, at least her current condition is better.I'm ninety-nine percent sure she will wake up very soon, but I just couldn't wait for that to happen. Asking her about the questions bothering me might be a bit weird.I’d conclude that our blood type might be a coincidence, but there’s this unsettling feeling I can’t shake, especially after seeing how fast she’s healing with my blood.Sure, I know my parents are dead, but there might be a little blood relationship between us. Like an aunt or grandma, I really don't know. My parents never talked about having any relatives when I was young—heck, none even visited us.Thinking deeply about it, it somehow doesn’t make sense. This woman is an Alpha; she's obviously influential
~THIRD POVA shiny red Royce smoothly pulled into the spacious grounds of Nadia's fashion empire, instantly grabbing everyone's attention. As it came to a stop at the grand entrance, its bold design and obvious luxury made people stare, their eyes fixed on the tinted windows, eager to see who would step out.A tall, well-built man in a perfectly fitted suit got out first. Moving with practiced ease, he walked over to the passenger side and opened the door.The first thing to catch the sunlight was a pair of black stilettos, polished to a mirror-like shine. As they touched the ground, the crowd's curiosity grew. When she finally stepped out, whispers spread among the onlookers.She was dressed in a black two-piece suit that fit her petite frame perfectly. The deep neckline showed off a diamond necklace and a hint of cleavage. Her blonde hair cascaded in heavy, luxurious curls, framing a heart-shaped face that was expressionless yet stunningly beautiful. With a subtle adjustment of he
~HUNTERThe Triad is a group of idiots. I overrated their skills to abduct Mrs. Salvador, and they ended up making a mess of things, but at least they were able to scare her into complying with me.Who would have thought Mrs. Salvador would send me an appointment herself after countless rejections?She even chose to meet me in person. A smirk instinctively formed on my lips as I thought about finally seeing the face behind that brilliant mind and stunning body.I wheeled my car into the designated parking spot, got down, and headed into the building, which looked more like a coffee shop. She had chosen this place herself, and I could only assume it was because of her dickhead husband. She was smart enough to know that my presence at her hospital would draw attention. Given her personality, wouldn't my presence with her still attract attention in a public space like a coffee shop? There could be two or more paparazzi secretly taking pictures of us and her cover could be blown if the
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