DANIEL “Answer us, Daniel. What the hell happened to Hannah?” Jason asks again, stopping just inches from me. His blue eyes blaze with the intensity of an Alpha ready to tear someone apart. Stacy, on the other hand usually composed, looks equally shaken. Her hands tremble as she crosses her arms
--- A few moments later, I find my mother in the packhouse, confined to her private office. The moment I step into the room, she lifts her chin, composed and regal as ever. “Daniel,” she greets, her voice smooth, and calculated. “Come to apologize for earlier?” I shut the door behind me, my wo
DANIEL. (Hours later) Beep, beep… The rhythmic beeping of the life machines is the only thing keeping me tethered to reality while I sit beside Hannah’s hospital bed, with my fingers wrapped around hers, feeling the faint warmth of her skin. She looks too fragile from her usual vibrant face
Slowly, I open my palm, revealing the golden engagement ring. Her lips part, eyes wide. "Daniel…" "Will you still be my wife even after what you went through," I ask her, my voice is rough with emotion. A shaky laugh escapes her, half disbelief, and half something softer. "Are you serious?"
HANNAH. Thump!!! Roxanne collapses like a puppet with its strings cut. Her body crumples to the cold hospital floor and immediately a part of me wants to roll my eyes because, really? After all her theatrics, she’s resorting to this? I scoff, crossing my arms as I glance up at Daniel. "Oh, com
Daniel strides toward the door, glancing back at me. "Babe, I’ll be right back." “Okay,” I nod, but my throat feels tight as I watch him disappear into the hallway, leaving me alone in the hospital room. For the first time, I wonder if the goddess will forgive me for my wrong assumptions about R
I smile, warmth spreading through me. “So,” she continues, “how far along are you with the wedding preparations?” I groan. “Honestly? I have no idea. Margaret took it upon herself to plan everything…Now Daniel wants me to plan everything from scratch.” Stacy’s lips curve into a huge smile. “Oh
HANNAH. I watch in disbelief as Roxanne’s parents, a wealthy and respected looking couple, look at Daniel with desperation. "If money is what you need," her father says, pulling out a checkbook, "we will pay you whatever amount you want. Just allow Roxanne to stay with you in her final days."
She nods faintly, leaning against me as we walk. But just as we reach the steps, Roxanne stumbles. I react instantly, catching her before she can fall. Her hands grip my shoulders for support, and as I pull her upright, our faces end up dangerously too close even for my own comfort. Her breath bru
Roxanne doesn’t react immediately. She just studies me, her eyes flickering with something I can’t quite place. I don’t offer more because that’s the truth. Hannah isn’t perfect. But with her, I don’t feel the weight of politics, alliances, or expectations pressing down on me. She makes me feel al
DANIEL. (Meanwhile on the side of the pack) The quiet hum of the air conditioning fills Roxanne’s hotel suite, but it does nothing to cool the unease settling in my chest while I sit on the couch with my fingers tapping absent minded against my knee as I stare at the untouched glass of whiskey on
I roll my eyes, my patience thinning. "I’m not asking for permission. I just need to go somewhere." More awkward silence. Just as I’m about to snap, one of the younger drivers steps forward. "I can drive you anywhere you need to go, Luna." I study him for a moment. He looks nervous but determi
HANNAH "Are you sure Hannah won't mind?" Roxanne asks innocently, her eyes glancing in my direction. 'Yes, I mind bitch!!!' Mu wolf screams angrily in my head, I fold my arms tightly across my chest, watching as Daniel steps closer to her. Every part of me is screaming not to let them leave toge
Karen hesitates for a second, her eyes flickering to Daniel before nodding. "Right away, Luna." Daniel arches a brow, a small smirk playing on his lips. "I'm glad you are returning to our room," he teases. "this way, l will take care of you even better." I whirl around, my patience already hangi
HANNAH. I watch in disbelief as Roxanne’s parents, a wealthy and respected looking couple, look at Daniel with desperation. "If money is what you need," her father says, pulling out a checkbook, "we will pay you whatever amount you want. Just allow Roxanne to stay with you in her final days."
I smile, warmth spreading through me. “So,” she continues, “how far along are you with the wedding preparations?” I groan. “Honestly? I have no idea. Margaret took it upon herself to plan everything…Now Daniel wants me to plan everything from scratch.” Stacy’s lips curve into a huge smile. “Oh
Daniel strides toward the door, glancing back at me. "Babe, I’ll be right back." “Okay,” I nod, but my throat feels tight as I watch him disappear into the hallway, leaving me alone in the hospital room. For the first time, I wonder if the goddess will forgive me for my wrong assumptions about R