Third POVWhen Max learned from Natalia that Adrian would also be attending the dinner, he was not pleased with it at all. That was the reason she could not invite him. So he lied to her and said that he had a meeting in this restaurant so that he could come here to be with her.He had absolutely no faith in Adrian at all. The man who had always given Natalia pain could hurt her again.“What wound is he talking about?”"Nothing, Max. Order something for you," Natalia said to him, trying to distract him.Max grabbed the menu and ordered all the dishes that Natalia liked.In the last few months, he has learned everything about her. He wanted to give her a good life, which she had missed for years.She let out a gasp as he placed the order for her favorite dishes. He turned his head toward her."Max, that's all my favorites. You remembered?" She whispered to him.He made a strong impression on her. He was making her feel like she was the only one. She glanced at Adrian and saw how he was
The restaurant was fascinating for families with children as well as for couples who were dining there. There was no way that any customer could possibly turn down the beauty of it.Both Noah and Aria continued to look around while they were eating.Max had the intention of initiating a conversation with Natalia's children. On the other hand, he had the impression that they were not friendly kids."Noah, I heard from your mom that you are getting training. How is it going?" Max asked Noah.Noah looked at him and replied,"Good.""Who is your trainer? Gamma Benjamin?" Max asked with curiosity since he would be the next Alpha of this pack.Noah shook his head in reply."Then?"Noah pointed his finger at Adrian and replied,"Dad trained me himself."Max was stunned. He had never heard a head Alpha train someone. Adrian was quite a responsible father, and Max could not deny it."I appreciate it, Alpha Adrian. You are making him a legendary Alpha like you," Max said to him.It was not like
"What?"Adrian got up from the chair with an angry face.Natalia was confused about what could have happened, which made him react like this."Alpha, Doctor Harold just informed me about it."Adrian clenched his jaw but then glanced at his children's scared faces.He let out a deep breath and tried to calm down, which was impossible for him."You all continue. I'm coming in a few minutes."Adrian left the restaurant and stood outside."Where is she?" he asked as his mind turned restless.Faith was the only person who could spill the truth about who made her do that to Natalia.How could a girl run away from the pack hospital so easily?"What were those guards doing at that time?"Theta Emon was quiet for a moment, then replied,"They said they did not know about it. Only doctors and nurses could go to that cabin so they assumed any female doctor helped her run away.""And how did she do that?""I found out the CCTV footage and saw that Faith walked out of the cabin in a doctor's coat
Adrian rolled his eyes as he muttered,"That's not called independence."Max let out a challenging tone. "Then what is independence in your eyes, Alpha Adrian?"Natalia felt the air was getting heated as both of the men were looking at each other furiously. She was afraid they were going to fight here.She locked her arm with Max and rubbed his hand. "Max, it does not matter what independence means to him. I like the way you treat me."She leaned in closer and murmured, "Now don’t argue with him. My kids are still here. They are fans of their dad. They won't like it."It was kind of a request toward him, so Max nodded his head with a chuckle.On the other hand, Adrian was getting jealous.His eyes landed on how Natalia was rubbing Max's hand.He could not see it anymore. He stood up and said,"I'm waiting outside. I'm done here."Natalia let go of Max's hand when Adrian walked out of the restaurant.She sighed as she rubbed her forehead. Her kids were staring at her.Natalia paid the
Max stared at Adrian without replying to him. He got his warning, which clearly indicated that he wanted Natalia back.'This man only wants her because she is his mate,' he thought.He glanced at Natalia, who waved at him and muttered sorry for not going with him.Max gave her an assuring nod that he did not mind.Meanwhile, Adrian noticed everything.He got in the driver's seat and glanced at his children, then started the car.When the car started to move, Natalia remembered something as she turned to look at Adrian."Wait a minute. Where is their car? We could have gone in that car."Adrian did not reply to her as his eyes fixed on the road."I am asking you something," Natalia said to him about the children’s car, arching her brows at him.Adrian remained silent, as if he did not want to reply to her. Natalia clenched her jaw in anger.Why did she even agree to come in his car? She could have gone with Max and let Aria and Max go with this man.The whole ride became silent.In the
Natalia turned around and saw Adrian shut the door as he came out of the car.Natalia walked toward him, thinking that he had forgotten to say something about the children."Yes?"She stood in front of him, only to find him looking at her intensely."I am telling you one last time. Stay away from that man."In a few seconds, her eyes glowed in anger in response."You can't see me happy, can you? You saw today how much he takes care of me. When you warned him countless times and still he did not take a step back, you came to say nonsense to me again?"Adrian took a deep breath, as if trying to calm himself. "Listen–""No. I don't want to listen to you. Max said he would introduce me to his head Alpha and then he would fix a dat–"Adrian's eyes darkened as he took a sudden step toward her. "Date for what?"Natalia stepped back. "D-Date for our engagement."Adrian lost his mind as he grabbed her arms and drew her closer to himself."Have you lost your mind, Natalia Hansley?"She glared a
Natalia's POVI was shocked when I heard Adrian. Did he even know what he was saying?I could not believe he could say that ever in his life.However, I suspected he was lying to me. I did not believe this man at all.I tried to break his grasp. "Have you lost your mind? Leave me before I kill you."He shook his head, buried his face in my neck, and murmured something. His voice made a vibration on the skin of my neck, prompting me to gulp."I swear to my children. I love you. I can't see you with another man. I don't want to force you, either. Please don't turn me into the ruthless man that I don't want to be in front of you. I want you to love me back; I don’t want to blackmail you or something. Just give me a chance. It will be the last chance, I promise."My heart trembled with his words. I froze in place as if the whole world stopped around me, and I returned to the days when I used to dream of him returning my love.Tears scrambled in my eyes, as it was almost impossible for me
Third POVAdrian frowned at her. He did not understand why she said that. What exactly did she mean when she said the ground would slip beneath him?He stared at Natalia, watching her go inside her house. He did not move from the place until he heard the sound of his phone ringing."I will make you mine. I know I hurt you, but I don't want to hurt you for not choosing me. You have become my desire, which I can't share with anyone. You belong to me, only me."He looked away and got in his car. He started the car and grabbed the phone, which once again began to ring.He glanced at the phone and saw that it was Delta Julian. He received the call and heard Juliana's voice."Alpha, thank goodness you received the call. We found Faith's location. We track the cab she is currently in. I am sending you the location.""Got it.""The video footage will also be sent to your phone.""I'm driving right now. Let me grab that woman first, and then I will find out who her lovely savior is.He then hu