Ava's heart raced with anticipation as she made her way back to the Grayson Pack, her footsteps quickening with every familiar landmark that came into view. It had been almost a month since she had last seen Lucas and the prospect of finally reuniting with him after the agonizing separation filled her with excitement. The reason behind her absence had been twofold: to give herself time to process the news of Lucas finding his mate and to come to terms with the reality that their connection had been temporarily severed.She had grappled with the revelation that Lucas had found his true mate, a fact he had chosen not to share with her until a while later. It had stung, but after weeks of soul-searching, Ava had resolved not to let it ruin her relationship with Lucas. Deep down, she couldn't hide her excitement at the prospect of seeing him again. She had missed him, missed the warmth of his smile and the strength of his arms around her. If he had a mate, then so be it. She refuse
"It's not that. I just wasn't expecting you to come around so soon but you know you're always welcome to come back home just as long as you're not here to complain about anything or cause any trouble," he responded and I scoffed. "Oh please Dad, don't be so pathetic! How dare you tell me that I'm only welcome here just as long as I don't cause trouble? Does that mean that if I have something to say, I'm not allowed to say it because it might be a problem for you and your family?" I questioned and he sighed. "I'm begging you, Nicole, don't do this. This isn't the time or the place to try to vent your anger. I can understand why you're upset and believe me, I feel really bad that this had to happen but you have to move past it and move on with your life. There's nothing you can do to change how things have turned out," he said and I could not believe the words coming out of my father's mouth. "You know what Dad, I don't want to talk about this with you because I didn't come here to
Third-Person Pov The air in Lucas's office felt heavy with tension as he gestured towards the chair opposite his desk. "Please, Ava, have a seat. Let's talk this through," he said, his voice calm despite the storm of emotions swirling inside him.But Ava was in no mood to comply. Anger flared in her eyes as she glared at him, her frustration palpable. "I have no interest in sitting, Lucas. All I want is an explanation," she snapped, her voice sharp.Lucas took a deep breath, trying to steady himself against the torrent of emotions crashing over him. He opened his mouth to speak, but Ava's fiery determination stopped him in his tracks."Don't you dare try to dodge my questions," she warned, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and hurt. "What truth are you keeping from me, Lucas? And don't try to soften the blow, just tell me."Lucas met her gaze, the weight of his confession heavy on his shoulders. "Ava, it's complicated," he began, his voice barely above a whisper.But Ava cut
Third-Person Pov Lucas sat in silence, the weight of Ava's revelation pressing heavily on him. The room felt as if it were closing in, and he couldn't tear his gaze away from the woman who had just dropped a bombshell into his life. As he grappled with the idea of becoming a father, his mind raced through a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions.It was still early in his relationship with Luna, a connection that made him happy like nothing else. They had only recently given in to their feelings for each other, and now the impending arrival of a child threatened to complicate everything. Lucas couldn't help but wonder how Luna would react when she learned that Ava had returned—not alone, but with the news of a pregnancy.He knew that he was the one at fault for not ending things with Ava before embarking on a new relationship with Luna. He had let things spiral out of control, and now the consequences of his actions were staring him in the face. He had finally mustered the courage t
Lucas sat in silence, the weight of Ava's revelation pressing heavily on him. The room felt as if it were closing in, and he couldn't tear his gaze away from the woman who had just dropped a bombshell into his life. As he grappled with the idea of becoming a father, his mind raced through a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions.It was still early in his relationship with Luna, a connection that made him happy like nothing else. They had only recently given in to their feelings for each other, and now the impending arrival of a child threatened to complicate everything. Lucas couldn't help but wonder how Luna would react when she learned that Ava had returned—not alone, but with the news of a pregnancy.He knew that he was the one at fault for not ending things with Ava before embarking on a new relationship with Luna. He had let things spiral out of control, and now the consequences of his actions were staring him in the face. He had finally mustered the courage to tell Ava about
Third Person PovThe sprawling grounds of the Dawn Pack were bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun as Lucas arrived, his heart heavy with the weight of the news he carried. He knew that telling Luna about Ava's return and her pregnancy wouldn't be easy. As he approached the main house, he took a deep breath, steeling himself for the conversation ahead.Inside the elegant foyer, servants hurriedly informed Luna of Lucas's arrival. Her face lit up with excitement, her eyes sparkling as she rushed to meet him. When she reached him, she wrapped her arms around him, pressing a tender kiss to his lips. But instead of responding with his usual warmth, Lucas pulled away, leaving Luna bewildered."What's wrong, Lucas?" she asked, her brows furrowing in concern. "Is something bothering you?"Lucas hesitated, his eyes clouded with uncertainty. "Luna, we need to talk," he said, his voice low.Concern etched Luna's features as she looked up at him. "Of course, Lucas. What's on your mind?"
LunaI stumbled back into my room, my tears blurring the world around me into a whirl of colors and shapes. What Lucas had told me weighed heavily on my chest and threatened to suffocate my lungs' ability to breathe. How had everything turned so impossibly complicated?My sobs consumed me, and I fell to my bed. My heart felt like it was splintering into a million pieces, each one cutting deeper into my soul. My relationship with Lucas and the dreams we had created together seemed to crumble all around me like a weak sandcastle being swept away by the unrelenting tide of reality.I was sobbing uncontrollably when the door squeaked open. I didn’t bother to lift my gaze; I already knew who it was. My best friend Layla came into the room, her eyes widening in shock as she saw how upset I was.“Luna! What’s going on? Why are you crying?” Layla rushed to my side, her voice laced with concern. I couldn't respond immediately, my sobs wracking my body as I tried to regain some semblance of c
Third-person pov Lucas sat at his desk in his office, surrounded by a sea of paperwork that demanded his attention. He was engrossed in the details, determined to stay focused despite the storm of emotions that had recently torn through his life.He had made a choice, one that had consequences, and he couldn't afford to let his guard down.But his concentration was shattered when the door to his office swung open with a force that startled him. He looked up, his irritation bubbling just below the surface. The unexpected intrusion was Ava, with an annoyed look etched across her face."What are you doing in my office?" Lucas asked, his voice tinged with irritation, as he didn't anticipate her sudden appearance. He wanted to know why she had barged into his workspace without so much as a knock. He didn't want to appear unfriendly, but the pressures of the day weighed on him.Ava hissed, clearly put off by his irritation. "Well, you don't have to sound like I'm intruding on your secret