Rejected on the night of a forced wedding, Ruby Blackwood finds herself cast aside by both the werewolf pack and her own family. Betrayed by those closest to her and stripped of her place as the Luna, Ruby is left to rebuild her life from the ground up. Seven years later, as a successful fashion designer and mother of twins, Ruby’s past collides with her present when Alpha Roman D’Angelo returns, demanding answers—and a second chance. But Ruby is no longer the weak girl he discarded, and this time, it’s her turn to either reject him or forgive and accept him.
View More~Ruby’s POV~The scent of expensive perfume and face powder filled the room as Helen leaned in, her fingers steady as she applied the finishing touches to my makeup. The cool brush of powder against my cheek was strangely soothing, though it did little to calm my nerves."Hold still, Ruby," Helen muttered, dabbing at my cheekbone."I'm trying," I sighed, resisting the urge to shift. "But it's hard to focus with those two bouncing around like hyperactive rabbits."Across the room, the twins were a blur of movement—twirling, hopping, and nearly knocking over a lamp in the process. Little Ruby's laughter rang through the air as Rhett spun her in a dramatic circle."Be careful, you two. Don't break anything," Helen warned, arching an eyebrow at them."We won't!" Rhett called back confidently.Helen smirked. "The room can be easily replaced. But I’m not so sure about your bones—or any other part of your body."That made them stop. Mid-spin, Rhett froze, setting Little Ruby back on her feet
~Ruby's POV~I was standing at the kitchen counter, absentmindedly chopping vegetables for dinner, the knife slicing through the soft flesh of a ripe tomato with a satisfying squish. The hum of the refrigerator was the only sound in the otherwise quiet room. I had managed to avoid him for most of the evening, but I knew it wouldn’t last forever. And sure enough, just as I thought I might finally have a peaceful night, he appeared in the doorway.Liam.He stood there for a moment, his frame blocking the light from the hallway. I didn’t look up, trying to keep my focus on the tomatoes, as if I could lose myself in the task at hand. But I could sense him in the room, as if his presence was a heavy weight pressing down on me.“You’re avoiding me,” he accused flatly.I paused, the knife still held in the air. My heart raced, but I didn’t want to give him the pleasure of seeing my reaction right away. So, I finished cutting the tomato before I spoke.“I’m not avoiding you,” I replied, try
~Ruby’s POV~The clear evening air hit my skin as we stepped out of the boutique, the faint scent of expensive perfume still clinging to my clothes. The boutique attendant, poor thing, was still blushing furiously, her eyes darting anywhere but in our direction. I couldn’t blame her—walking in on me half-dressed with Roman standing next to me had clearly been too much for her.Roman, of course, was still revelling in it. His smug expression was practically carved into his face, his lips twitching as he threw one last flirtatious jab my way.“You know, if you needed help getting dressed, sweetheart, all you had to do was ask,” he mused, his voice dripping with amusement.I knew that apology instead of his usual smugness was too true to be true. I exhaled sharply, gripping the handles of my shopping bags a little tighter. “Say one more word, and I swear I’ll introduce my heels to your skull.”His chuckle was infuriatingly smooth, completely unbothered by my threat. “Now, now, no need
Ruby’s POVThis was all his fault.If Roman hadn’t insisted on this whole ridiculous “taking turns” thing, I wouldn’t have been in this situation.One second, I was reaching for the zipper at the back of the dress, and the next, my foot twisted awkwardly in these damn heels. My ankle gave out, and suddenly, gravity was having its way with me.“Shit!” I gasped as I stumbled forward. My arms flailed, grasping at nothing but air.And then—I didn’t hit the floor.Instead, I collided with something solid. Warm. Unyielding.Roman.His arms were locked around my waist, his grip strong and steady as if catching me had been second nature. My fingers had instinctively curled into the fabric of his shirt, and for a moment, all I could do was breathe, trying to process what had just happened.His scent—masculine, fresh, with that faint hint of cedarwood and something uniquely him—wrapped around me, making my already racing heartbeat go into overdrive.I swallowed hard, suddenly very aware of jus
~Roman’s POV~The day was going almost well… at least as I expected it would go. Ruby looked as uncomfortable as I felt amused."Alright, let’s get this over with," she muttered, already moving toward the dresses like she was marching to war.I followed behind, hands in my pockets, completely at ease.She pulled a black gown from the rack, holding it up in front of her. "What about this one?"I tilted my head, pretending to think. "Hmm. Too safe."She scoffed. "Too safe? You just want an excuse to keep me in here longer, don’t you?"I smirked. "Maybe."She groaned, dramatically rolling her eyes. "Next."She picked another dress. I judged that one, too.And the next.And the next.It was fun—too much fun.But really? I just wanted her to look perfect. Not just because of the event. Not just because of the mission.Because she deserved to be the most stunning woman in that damn room.Eventually, she gave up with a loud sigh and shoved a handful of dresses into my arms. "Fine. You pick.
Ruby's POVI still didn’t understand why we had to do this together.I leaned back against the car seat, arms crossed, watching the city lights blur past through the window as Roman drove. The smooth sound of the engine filled the stillness around us, but my thoughts were buzzing with questions."This is unnecessary, you know," I finally said, turning to him. "I could’ve just gone with Helen, and you could’ve gone with Kai or—literally anyone else."Roman kept his eyes on the road, one hand on the wheel, the other casually resting against the gear shift. His lips twitched like he was expecting me to say that."I wanted your opinion on what to pick," he said simply.I scoffed. Right. "My opinion? That’s just an excuse. You just want to spend more time with me."Roman smirked. "Perhaps so. And I need to look charming and all of that."I raised an eyebrow. "I should’ve known. To impress and attract more girls, right?"Roman exhaled dramatically, shaking his head. "Oh, come on, Ruby. It’s
~Ruby’s POV~"Over here, everyone, I think I found something," Kai announced triumphantly, his fingers still flying across the keyboard."Finally!" Esperanza groaned as she pushed past Keely and dashed into the livingroom. Her excitement was obvious.Keely followed immediately, brushing off her jeans as she leaned in.I took the seat beside Kai, scooting closer and fixing my eyes on the laptop screen. My pulse quickened. This was it."What do we have here?" I asked, barely keeping my voice steady.Helen and Roman re-entered the room, standing behind Kai with tense expressions."Give me some space, you all," Kai grumbled, his fingers clicking aggressively on the keyboard. "I need air.""Sorry, Kai," Roman smirked. "You won’t be getting any. We’re all just as tense as you."Kai exhaled dramatically, but he didn’t argue. Instead, he focused, scrolling through the data on his screen."Alright, so we have…" He trailed off, his eyes scanning rapidly.Everyone leaned in as the information l
~Liam’s POV~"I need some air," I told Helen, grabbing my coat from the back of the chair.She looked at me for a long moment, then just nodded. "Alright. Should I tell Ruby?""Yeah," I muttered. "Tell Ruby and the kids I'll be back."I didn’t wait for a response before stepping down the stairs.It was morning, but the sun was already high up; though the air was cool against my skin as I walked down the street. I had no real destination in mind, just the need to clear my head. Eventually, I found myself in front of a quiet bar—one I’d passed a hundred times but never had a reason to enter.Today, I had one.I slid onto a barstool and ordered a beer, wrapping my hands around the cold glass.My mind drifted, replaying the moment I confessed my feelings to Ruby. The way she looked at me—surprised, caught off guard. But not… happy. Not in the way I’d hoped.Had I made a mistake?"Oh God, Liam, what did you do?" I whispered under my breath.From behind me, a smooth, deep voice cut through
Helen’s POVThe afternoon dragged on, stretching thin like a frayed rope ready to snap.Kai’s laptop whirred quietly, his fingers moving across the keyboard in a steady rhythm—the only consistent sound in the room.Everyone else was beginning to wilt under the weight of exhaustion.The twins had been sent to their rooms, instructed firmly not to come back until we called for them. They didn’t argue. That alone told me how drained they were.Esperanza, Keely and Ruby were in the kitchen preparing something for us all. I was going to join them, but they seemed to be having their family/sister kind of bond and conversation going on there.Not that they’d mind me joining them but I just didn’t feel up for it.And then there was Roman.Pacing.Back and forth.Over and over again.Like a caged animal barely keeping itself from breaking something.His fists clenched and unclenched at his sides, his shoulders rising and falling with controlled breaths.Finally, he muttered, "I need some air,"
"And the award for Best Fashion Designer goes to... Ruby Blackwood!"My heart stopped. I heard the applause, but it was distant, muted, as if I had momentarily detached from the present. Me? Ruby Blackwood, Best Designer of the Year? It felt surreal.I stared at the stage in disbelief. The host smiled brightly, waiting for me to claim the award. The room, full of clapping and cheering people, seemed to blur as I tried to process what was happening.Suddenly, a small hand tugged at mine, snapping me back to reality."Mummy!" Rhett’s excited voice pulled me back to the present as he grinned up at me, pointing toward the stage. "Aren’t you going? They’re waiting!"I blinked, my pulse quickening. "Oh my God," I whispered under my breath, shaking off the daze. How could I forget? I had won! I had won.With shaky hands, I stood up from my seat, smoothing down the fabric of my black gown as I tried to compose myself. I could feel the eyes of the entire room on me, but amidst the sea of fa...
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