Adrian's words took me by surprise."Did you come here all the way just to tell me that the rumor is fake?" I asked him with disbelief."Adrian, have you lost your mind?"He let out a sigh as if he were relieved. He lifted his head and rubbed the back of his neck, averting his gaze away from me.I heard him muttering,"I thought you would misunderstand me."I raised a brow. There was something odd about him. I could see that he was behaving strangely."Why would I misunderstand you? I don't have anything to do with you. I have my own boyfriend now. I don't care about anyone else's breakup or patch-up," I replied with a grin.I thought about Max. I was impressed by the way he let everyone know he liked me.I glanced at Adrian, who stared at me. His eyes darkened as if he did not like what I had just said."You should not have accepted that man. He is not good for you.""Excuse me?"He stepped toward me, which caused me to take a step back. He stepped inside my house, and his eyes roame
Third POVNatalia was speechless. She could only stare at Adrian as all the pain came to her in flashbacks.She almost forgot everything and tried to start a new life. But it looked like this man could never let her forget anything."Sorry for what? For hurting me? For humiliating me? Keep showing me my place in your eyes?"Her question left him shaken. For the first time, he felt his heart burning while looking into her eyes.It was because she opened up her emotions and allowed him to see the condition of her broken heart.He clenched his jaw as his heart started to beat faster.He wanted to hug this woman and told her that he was apologizing for everything, though he knew she would never forgive him."What about meeting after many years? What did you do? Was it Lynda who forced you to separate my children from me? Was she the one who forced you to insult my parents? What about the days I had to suffer for you?"She yanked her hand away from his grip and stepped backward."I hate yo
Natalia turned around and saw her father. He did not seem pleased to see Adrian there.Natalia yanked her hand away from Adrian and moved away from him."Dad," she mumbled.Alpha Martin walked up to her and looked at Adrian."All hail to the head Alpha," he said, bowing his head to him.Natalia clenched her fists around her dress in an attempt to control her anger. Her father had never bowed to another Alpha before.It was because his son eventually took over as the head alpha after he had been one for a while. He was not required to bow down to his son in order to be respectful.But now, he was bound to bow his head toward Adrian.All the old pain washed away from her heart as they reminded her of the hatred she felt for Adrian."Raise," Adrian said to Alpha Martin, glancing at Natalia.Alpha Martin stood straight and looked at him. "Is there anything we can do to help, Alpha?"His voice was emotionless but professional. He did not forget how to talk with a head Alpha, and at the sam
Alpha Martin's eyes widened. But then it was surrounded by darkness. The air of mystery hit him as he stared at the mysterious man, Alpha Adrian.There was no way this man could love someone. The man who only knew how to rule packs without any emotions could never love someone. Martin could never forget how Natalia had to pass her days alone. He could never forget the condition in which Jason found Natalia in the forest."Alpha Adrian, you are the great Alpha who has many packs under your rule. I can only request that you let my daughter go."His reply made Adrian growl. He could talk softly with Natalia, but not with her father.His aura changed as he walked toward the middle-aged man. This man was still strong enough to walk with all of his strength, giving off the vibe of how he used to rule a pack a few years ago."I think you didn't listen to me carefully. I said, 'I love your daughter'."His voice came out as a warning to Alpha Martin.Alpha Martin stared at him calmly."I am h
He got up from the couch while looking at the photo.Alpha Martin saw his reaction and mumbled,"It was a photo that a border guard sent me many years ago when I was the Alpha of the Blue Blood Pack."Adrian's hand trembled as he stared at the photo. "That's..."He could not let out a word from his mouth as his heart shook in pain.Alpha Martin glanced at the photo and said,"This photo was taken when my border guard saw my son taking a rogue girl to the pack hospital. The girl's clothes were ripped and stained with dirt and her blood. She was so hurt that she passed out. It took her a long time to wake up and heal her wounds. She was traumatized after divorcing her husband. Because she was still in love with him."Adrian curled his fingers tightly as he could not tear his eyes off of the photo.Natalia looked horrible in that state. She looked like she was dead. The wounds on her body were so deep that they soaked her clothes."My heart sank when I saw her in that state, Alpha. My so
Adrian stared at Alpha Martin for a while.He looked like a broken father who could only beg for his daughter's life."I have already lost my child. I can't lose another one."Adrian tightened his grip around the doorknob. He felt his heart turn cold.The cloud of emotion changed into darkness in his eyes as he nodded his head."I granted your request."After saying that, Adrian left the study room.Alpha Martin could not believe his ears. Did he hear right? Did he really finally convince Alpha Adrian to stay away from his daughter's life?He followed Adrian behind while glancing at him. He had heard a lot about Adrian when he was the head of Alpha.In fact, his father, Alpha Lucas, was in a good relationship with him. But everything changed when someone stole Natalia when they were coming to visit this pack.They tried to find her everywhere but could not get her. From then on, he stopped every connection with this pack.As soon as they reached the living room, Natalia stood up from
A FEW MONTHS LATER Natalia's POVToday was a really good day. Because today my brother moved his finger. It was clear evidence that he was getting better.I was so relieved to see that with my own eyes that I was unable to express it to anyone. I was shocked when I noticed that, but then I realized the day was not far when my brother would get back to us soon.I wanted to give Max full credit for my brother's recovery.He was a really kind person. When I accepted to be his girlfriend, I did not know what his personality was.As the days and months passed, I discovered more and more about him.He was not only a healer, but also a mysterious figure. He possessed many abilities that could heal anyone. I admired the mark on the back of his neck. It glowed red whenever I touched it.According to him, the red color there could only be seen by another healer. I had no choice but to believe him since he was my boyfriend.He always told me that I had the potential to join him in the medical f
"Mommy, let's go somewhere today."It was Aria who was trying to convince me to take her somewhere outside."Baby, I need to go to the coffee shop. Can we go outside this weekend?"Noah walked to me after he had finished his homework. He sat next to us on the bed and said it to Aria like a big brother."Don't bother Mommy. Or I will complain to Dad."Noah calling Adrian "dad" did not surprise me.Adrian somehow changed his mind and created a little space in his heart for himself.It was because nowadays he gave his children his full attention whenever he was at the pack house."No, don't complain to Dad. He said, If I disturb Mommy, he won't call me princess."I raised my brows, listening to their conversation. It was true that I still hated that man. But I was surprised at how he handled the children, especially Noah."How is your punishment going?" I asked Noah."Mommy, that's not a punishment. Uncle Benjamin said I will be the head Alpha in the future. So I need the training," Noah
Taking a deep breath, Hazel knew she had to tell them everything."That witch's powers were imprisoned with ash in a jar, and the door had been locked for years. My sister-in-law, Ansel, is the coven's second highest-ranking witch after that woman. So, all these years, Ansel tried her hardest to break the door and free the powers so that she could take over them.So when Natalia broke the door, the powers were freed, and Ansel possessed them all. Now she is the most powerful witch."Natalia recalled what had happened in that room. She had assumed she would die, but she did not.Hazel stepped toward Natalia and said,"Sister, I am sorry for what happened to you. But I had nothing in my hands. I was not alone. My child was with me. So I had to follow whatever they told me. The only thing I could do was not open the door. Before you opened it, I used to tell them that I had not found the door."Natalia's eyes lowered as she noticed Hazel caressing her own stomach.Natalia's eyes blurred
Natalia was shocked as her eyes widened. She heard something she could not believe."Y-Your child? H-How?" she mumbled.She felt as though the sky had fallen on her. She was not in a state to feel anything. She was confused and puzzled.Jason sighed and looked at her.“I met her in her pack. There was never anything between her and Adrian. The child is mine, and I spent a night with her a few months ago."Natalia shook her head. Her hand slipped away from Jason's hand."That's not possible. She manipulated you, brother. You have never talked about her. And why did she lie when the child is not Adrian's? Why is he even trying to protect her? He himself admitted that that child is his."Hazel looked at Natalia and stepped toward her. Natalia raised a hand, stopping her from approaching her. "Don't. You can manipulate everyone but me. I didn't forget how you warned me to leave Adrian's life."Hazel clenched her jaw and said angrily, "I also warned you about that door. Why did you break i
Natalia was in disbelief. "Do you think I am a fool? You can not just show up and make a fool of me. At first, your Alpha said that Hazel is nothing to him, then he let her stay in the pack house. Later, he claimed that the child she was carrying was not his, and I believed him again. But what about now?"Her questions pierced like daggers toward Patric. He lowered his head in defeat. "I know you have to tolerate a lot.""Tolerate a lot? All of my life, I have been only suffering for your Alpha. He said he wants me to leave this pack."Natalia could not stop herself from telling Patric everything that hurt her heart."He smashed my love in front of my brother. He told him to take me away with him. Can you imagine how well I controlled myself at that time?"She leaned back against her chair, closing her eyes and shaking her head. "It is all because of my children. I am bearing everything just for them."Patric took a deep breath and said, "I came back yesterday. I have collected all of
Natalia was shocked when his lips touched hers.She tried to push him. But Adrian did not let her go.He felt sharp pain in his head as if something was exploding inside. His hands wrapped around her waist, pressing his body against hers.As though he had been longing for it, his rough kiss turned desperate.Natalia became so enraged that she shoved him with her wolf strength.He retrieved a few steps back. Natalia growled at him."How dare you do that?"His brows shot up as if he was confused by his own action. His gaze roamed around the floor until they lifted up to look at her.As if his eyes could change colors, they turned dark brown, and suddenly they flashed red for a moment.She recalled that before the accident he looked like that."Get out of this room right now," she said, glaring at him. She did not want to see him.He did not move as he stared at her with a pair of lost eyes.When she saw he was not moving, she opened the door and walked out of the room.There was no way
Natalia's eyes were on the door. She had seen Hazel leaving the house. For some reason, she guessed who she went after.'What is her relationship with my brother?' she thought."Miss Natalia"She looked away from the door and turned to Alpha Jonas. She smiled at him.This noon, when Adrian sent the necklace to her, she was surprised at first but scoffed after learning his words from Damia.She knew this man could never care for her. He was a devil in disguise who was showing his true colors with passing time.So when Alpha Jonas called her today to ask what she would like to have, she told him that she desired a necklace. She wanted to wear it in front of Adrian to mock him."The more I see you, the more I feel like I have never seen this much beauty," he remarked with a chuckle.Natalia grinned at him and said, "Alpha Jonas is flirting with me. Does his girlfriend know about it?"In a blink of a second, all the color washed away from his face.Natalia noticed this, lifted her hand, a
Adrian tried to think why did Jason make an alliance with them in the first place. What exactly did he want?He was able to see the expressions of shock plastered across the faces of all of the Leightons. They were not expecting this. To them, it was like a blow to the head.Adrian assumed that Jason did that because Natalia wanted it. But Natalia's eyes were hazel all the time. Her eyes kept observing her when her brother was talking to her.Ansel's anger caused his fingers to become more firmly gripped on the jewelry boxes. The old Leighton looked mad at Jason while Rick appeared to be fierce."You will pay for it, Alpha Jason," Ansel said, leaving the room.Her husband and the old Leighton followed her behind as if she were the main member of the family.Jason rolled his eyes. He turned his head to Adrian and said,"You will be next to face something like this."It was a warning.Adrian did not like it when he said that in front of other businessmen.Jason gave Natalia a small smil
Adrian's eyes darkened when Natalia smiled with her red lips and looked in another direction.Adrian's gaze shifted on the way and found Alpha Jonas grinning at Natalia."A beautiful necklace for a precious woman. I have always admired her when she was the CEO of her father's company. She is a pure beauty. It's bad luck that she decided to stay here. But if you want to come with me, I will not take any mistress for my whole life."Adrian glared at the man as he found his words mocking toward him.Jason scoffed at Jonas and said, "She is a stubborn woman. She doesn't listen to anyone. Otherwise, Alpha Adrian is ready to leave her. Isn't it Alpha Adrian?"Jason's gaze met Adrian's like a clash colliding.Hazel was about to say something, but Ansel shook her head at her.Natalia walked toward her brother and let out a chuckle. "Let's focus on the birthday girl. Looks like I took all the limelight away from her."Hazel stared at Natalia. There were some untold words that were conveyed thr
Adrian left the company, neglecting the idea of having lunch with Patric.He got inside the car and told his driver to drive to a restaurant.He was on his way back to the company after lunch when he received a message from Ansel informing him that tonight was Hazel's birthday and that he should give her a present.Adrian's car stopped in front of a jewelry shop. He went inside the shop and told the staff to pack something that would look good on a young woman.A female employee approached him and showed him a few designs. Adrian was not interested in choosing, but his eyes fell on a beautiful necklace.He did not know why, but looking at the necklace, his mind reflected Natalia's face."Pack this one."The female employee smiled at him and packed the necklace. When she was about to hand it to him, he said,"I told you to pick one."The woman was stunned. "Oh, you want another one?"She thought he was going to buy only one necklace. The woman picked the best design and showed it to Ad
When the elevator door opened and they arrived at the first floor, Adrian gave him a stern look and was ready to reprimand him.Adrian exited the elevator first, and Patric followed, intending to go check on Adrian's condition with the pack doctor.At that time, they ran into Benjamin.Adrian took a halt when Benjamin bowed to him.With a pair of cold eyes, Adrian said to him,"I warned you to stay away from that woman. She is not good for our pack."Benjamin lowered his head before glancing at Patric. Patric was staring at him. He exhaled and returned his gaze to Adrian."Alpha, she is my Luna. It is my responsibility to protect her when everyone is against her."Adrian tightened his fists while glaring at Benjamin. Meanwhile, Patric focused his gaze on Adrian. "Didn't you say you don't like her? Why do you care if Benjamin roams around her? You want her to leave this pack anyway."Gamma Benjamin was shocked. He shook his head as he realized Adrian had misunderstood his pure intentio