Adrian's POVThe whole day passed in the hospital.The fact that I cared for my parents was something that I did not express to them. I was worried for my father. That was another case where I could not forgive him for destroying my life. However, he was my father. I don't want him to die.I cast a fleeting glance in the direction of Natalia, who was pacing around outside the operating room.I observed her the whole day. Something that really caught me off guard was the truth that she looked worried about my father.It was always her claim that we were divorced, wasn't it? Then why did she look after my father for the entire week?My mother told me how she went to the pack house and helped my father with medicines or his nutrition.I couldn't help but wonder how she was able to be so knowledgeable about them.In the last five years, I had never witnessed my parents being so happy and pleased as they were right now with Natalia.I could not change their thoughts about Natalia. They saw
Third POVAdrian looked at the road while following Natalia's car. He had no idea why he was trailing after her. But when his mother told him that she was leaving, he did not like that at all.How could she leave his pack without his permission?Suddenly, a few raindrops began to fall on the windshield out of nowhere. As he raised his eyes to the sky, he noticed that it was cloudy."It's raining," he muttered.The slippery ground mirrored what was happening in the sky. The loud thunderstorms echoed through the whole street.Adrian's eyes were on the red light emanating from Natalia's car.While following the car, he dialed her number. He wanted to stop her and ask her about many things in the hopes of getting an answer from her.He did not feel right about the thought of her leaving.He got mad when Natalia cut his calls every single time. Every unanswered call made him feel unknown worry. He found that woman's actions to be frustrating."Why is this woman not picking up my calls?" he
Adrian did not waste his time in gathering his breath. Without any hesitation, he got out of the car as quickly as he could.The buzz of the moment compelled him to move forward. The sound of raindrops seemed like nothing to him compared to the sound of his fast heartbeats. It was only the rain that witnessed such a disaster.In his rush to get to Natalia's car, he hardly paid attention to the damp ground beneath his feet.The world around him became hazy before him. His own pounding heart blurred the edges of reality.The closer he approached, the more he felt that it was shattering his heart, instilling fear in his mind, and frightening him from the inside.Natalia's car looked like a mystery in silence under the rain, and Adrian was desperate to unfold it."Natalia, can you hear me?" He called out.His voice came to her ears like a hand reaching out to rescue her from a dark imprisonment.Inside the car, Natalia was feeling a whirlwind of emotions.Her world, which was as fragile as
Natalia was stunned by the question. It was so painful that she could not even move her head to look at her hand because she was bleeding from her head, and she was in so much pain.To get a better look at what Adrian was talking about, she slowly raised her hand.But the moment she saw the scar, she was caught off guard.For what reason did the scar suddenly become visible after being concealed for so many years? Did something happen to her body? Why could her body not cover her scars?She did not want to talk about it. There was no need to pull the past into her life again.She never regretted it. But the current state of affairs would only serve to make her feel more unhappy about the situation. So, after so many years, she did not want to talk about it because she did not want to think about it again."I-I was attacked by rogues and w-woke up without that memory.""Whe-"The sound of a car's horn cut through Adrian's conversation. When he turned around, he noticed that Patric had
Despite the fact that Adrian desired to remain in the hospital, Partric advised him to return to his company's apartment or to the pack house in order to get some rest.Since both of his parents were also in the pack hospital, he did not go to the pack house. His father had not yet been released from the hospital for his condition. So he left for the apartment that he usually stayed in, which was owned by his company. He did not inform his mother about all the things that happened. His father was still unconscious, which prevented him from causing his mother any cause for concern.His car was destroyed on the road during the accident, so Patric told his driver to send him to his apartment.While sitting on the backseat, Adrian looked outside the window. He was not feeling well. His wolf felt affected a lot by watching Natalia's condition.One thing Adrian felt today was that he could not resist the mate bond.He believed that because of the mate bond, he was experiencing these kinds o
An angry growl came out of Adrian's mouth. Lynda's knees were trembling at the soles of her feet. In a few seconds, she fell to her knees in submission."Where did you get those photos?" Adrian asked her."O-One of my friends recognized her and clicked those photos. They said Alpha Jason was calling her baby. They looked very close to each other."Adrian tightened his fists in anger. He had no idea why he was feeling so affected by that woman.Didn't he know that Natalia was like this? She had children with another man. After everything that had happened, why was she still having such an impact on him? He was getting mad at himself. He turned his attention to Lynda."When were the photos taken?"Lyda raised her head and replied, "Last night.""Then why did you wait for the whole day to show me these photos?""She sent it to me an hour ago. She even said that she heard them talking about a cure. Natalia asked whether or not Alpha Jason had brought that with him."Adrian was silent for
Natalia's POVAs soon as I heard him say such gibberish, a sharp pain shot through my left side of the chest. I could not even place my hand over it since I was staring at the cruel man in front of me.Just now, I was thinking about thanking him for saving my life. But the reality was that this man was nothing but a scumbag.He was talking something like this about me and my brother. How ridiculous!There was no way I would reveal my identity to him. However, what was his problem with me being with another man? Why was he assuming things? He even accused me of getting the cure by sleeping with another man!"Cat caught your tongue? Oh, wait. What am I even expecting from you? A justification for sleeping with another alpha?"I closed my eyes and tightened my fists around the white hospital bed sheet. I felt the fabric rough against my fingers. My nails almost pierced my skin while penetrating the white sheet.'Calm down. Don't lose your temper.' I told myself.After opening my eyes, I
Adrian left after humiliating me more with his cruel words. I was sitting on the bed while peering out the window. My heart was aching just thinking about how Adrian was accusing me.I only did one thing wrong, which was falling for him in my past. If I hadn't fallen for him, I would not have felt like this.I closed my eyes as I tried to connect with my wolf. She was mad at Adrian. She did not believe that he could treat his mate like that."Nancy, let's go back," I said to her.My wolf was quiet inside me. She did not want to answer me about it, demonstrating that she did not agree with it. I knew how she was feeling for her mate.At the end of the day, we were werewolves. We could feel our wolf, talk to them at the same time, and sense their sentiments. They were part and parcel of our lives.But I was unable to pay attention to her silent reply. I could not fulfill her wish to be with our mate.The sound of the door opening disrupted my train of thought. I turned my head and notic
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