Natalia's POVI was taking orders while standing behind the counter. I kept glancing at the clock. I would have to close the shop soon.Max said he would come to check on my brother tonight. He also said he would speak with my father and check on Eric's health.I was feeling tired. After I got back to the shop, I worked without stopping for four hours. It was a pleasure to meet with Max today.His gentle behavior really captured my heart. I recalled how he helped me when I was drunk in my pack. I could not forget that he was also drunk when he first came into this shop.His first sentence after meeting me in this pack was that he had been searching for me.Now I knew why he was looking at me. He liked me.But did I like him?People around me kept telling me that I had a crush on him. But how true was it?I bit my bottom lip as I remembered what I said to him when he asked me to attend my children's birthday party with him.I said yes.I agreed to join him. I would be there with him. I
Adrian did not raise his head to look at me, as if he were hiding something from me. Wasn't he glaring at me a while ago?Since he was not looking at me, I turned away from him and pushed the menu toward him."I am here to take your order, Alpha. Please let me know what you would like to order."He remained silent for a while, which made my fists tighten. This man came to irritate me at work.Otherwise, out of so many lavish coffee shops, why would he come here?"Excuse me? Are you listening to me?"His silence was annoying. So I turned around to leave him on his own.However, he spoke out with an angry tone."Where were you today?"I turned to face him and was stunned when my eyes met his.I could see he was not in a good mood. But his question ruined my mood as well."And what is..." I paused and glanced at others to see if I was being a little loud.I spoke in a low tone once I was certain that everyone was busy on their own."And what is it with you?""I asked you something. Don't
Third POV"Wow! He likes espresso!"Natalia was surprised by the girls' apparent admiration for the coffee. If Adrian ordered poison, they might appreciate it as well.For once, she had the idea to mix the poison into coffee.'He would have died at such a young age. I wish I could do that,' she thought while glancing at him.On the other hand,Adrian was gazing out the window.When he entered the cafe a while ago, he was angry at Natalia. He then sat at a table and stared at her for a long time. All of his anger eased just looking at her.He recalled how he spread rumors on the internet a few days ago. He assumed someone would have done the same with her this time.He believed Natalia could not do that. She could only blackmail him and not give another man any place in her heart.He had already insulted her a lot when he thought Noah and Aria were another man's children. This time, he would not make the same mistake.When she came to take his order herself, he was able to smell her sc
Natalia stood up straight. Her face turned colder as she glared at the man sitting in front of her."I wish I could poison you. I wish I could kill you," she said, gritting her teeth.Adrian fixed his gaze on the hate-filled, flaming eyes. A stab went through his heart. It was a feeling that he could not describe."Alpha, please drink your coffee quickly and leave the coffee shop as soon as possible," she said mockingly before leaving the table.She looked at the waitresses and said,"If you don't focus on your work and keep glancing at that man again, I will fire you all."Natalia, who once ruled the business world, suddenly reflected on herself. No matter how hard she tried, she could not separate her personality from herself.She was once a strong woman who dealt a lot of head alphas. She had no concern about losing anything now. She was only working here to avoid one man. But now that man had come in to irritate her, it had completely ruined her mind.Adrian sipped his espresso an
Natalia's POV"Natalia, where are you?"I caught a glimpse of Adrian, who appeared to be in a gloomy mood. What was the cause of his sudden shift from a calm to a gloomy mood?"I am at the coffee shop. Why? Are you on your way to my home?"Adrian stood up from his chair as soon as he heard me. The chair made a loud noise, startling me. I took a few steps back and looked at Adrian with a frown on my face."What was that sound?" Max asked."A fox broke into the shop," I muttered.I noticed Adrian's fists tightening. I moved my gaze to his face. He looked fierce."Fox? What are you saying?"I laughed and then responded by saying, "I was just kidding. By the way, I was asking you something.""I am here at your house.""What? You are already at my house?""Yeah. I expected you to return home sooner, so I came here directly.""I am coming.""It's okay. Take your time. I am talking with your mom and dad."While he was talking, I could hear my father laughing next to him. I could not help but
Adrian's POV"What did you just say?" I muttered as I walked in her direction.But before I could reach her, he got inside the car."Start the car," she said to the cab driver.However, I grabbed the edge of the window to stop her. The driver noticed it and chose not to start the car.I bent down to look at her."I asked what you just said."She looked ahead, ignoring me completely. Her neglect towards me was killing me. I hated it whenever she ignored me."Who did you choose? Who is that man? Max Harrison?"Natalia turned her head to me as soon as Max's name came out of my mouth.Her face turned cold. Her hatred for me was evident in her eyes.The dim light from the street coming in through the window next to her lit up her face a little.I kept my eyes fixed on her. She used to be a fragile woman when I married her many years ago. I never imagined that the eyes, which used to gaze at me with such tenderness, would become so icy."My man is waiting for me at my house," Natalia said i
I froze when I heard her. I blinked when I realized what she had meant. She was still smiling at me.I slowly moved my hands away from the window and took a step back.She looked away from me and said to the driver,"Let's go."The driver immediately nodded his head and started the cab.My eyes were glued to Natalia the entire time. Her smile was still on her face. But why was it hurting me?The car began to move. After a few minutes, it faded from my sight. I stared at the way the car had left.I lifted my hand and pressed against my chest. My heart was pounding faster.I balled my fist and curled my fingers around my shirt. I hissed when I felt pain in my chest. It was a wound that I never let my wolf heal. It was a wound I got from her. I wanted to see it every day to remind myself how much she hated me.The sound of a ringtone echoed down the lonely road. I had no wish to pick up the call.My legs moved forward as my eyes could not fix at anything. They were roaming here and there
Third POVThe day for Noah and Aria's birthday had finally come. Everyone in the pack house was busy. The pack house was decorated beautifully. At the birthday celebration, people from various packs were invited.Why would they not come?After all, Alpha Adrian sent invitations to them. They were eager to attend the party.In the bedroom, Adrian was checking on a file while sitting on the bed.His fingers were holding the cigarette while turning pages. His gaze was fixed on the papers.He got interrupted at work when he heard a knock on the door."Come in," he replied without looking at the door.The door opened, and his mother's voice reached his ears."Adrian, why are you still working? It's already time. The guests have already started to come to the pack house."He turned his head to the window to glance at the sky. Every light was left out of the sky to conceal its true appearance because it was so dark.Adrian lifted his hand to take a deep puff of the smoke.Grace Miller stared