LorenzoAs we walked to the motel, the silence between us deepened with each step, a widening gulf of unspoken resentment. Our footsteps seemed to echo in unison, a steady beat in the tense stillness.Upon entering the motel, we approached the reception desk, where an elderly woman greeted us with a warm smile that crinkled the corners of her eyes."Welcome, lovebirds!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with grandmotherly warmth. "Are you folks looking to rent a room?""We aren't lovebirds," I shook my head, my voice firm. "and No, we need separate rooms."The woman raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flickering across her face. "Oh? Couples usually share a room. Why separate?"I corrected her swiftly, my words coming out sharper than intended. "I said we aren't a couple."She chuckled, undeterred by my brusque demeanor. "Doesn't matter, dear. We only have one room left. Take it or leave it.""How much is it?" I sighed, my mind weighing our limited options."$30 for the night," she re
EvaI woke up before dawn, my heart still racing from the events of the previous night. Turning to my side, I saw Lorenzo's peaceful face, his chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. Memories of our kiss flooded my mind, and I couldn't help but cover my mouth, shocked at my own audacity. Why did I do that?But I couldn't linger on that thought. I had to leave, and fast. I carefully threw off the covers, trying not to disturb Lorenzo, and crept downstairs, my feet barely making a sound on the creaky stairs.Before I left, I grabbed a few bills from my purse and left them on the table, hoping Lorenzo would find them useful for his journey. A small gesture to make up for my sudden departure.I slipped out of the house, scanning the empty streets for a taxi. Luck was on my side; one was approaching, its headlights illuminating the dark morning. I flagged it down, and the driver pulled over."The Alpha's mansion, please," I instructed, settling into the back seat.The driver rais
LorenzoI woke up to an empty space, the silence in the room deafening. Eva was nowhere to be found, and her sudden disappearance left me feeling a mixture of sadness and disappointment.Why hadn't she told me she was leaving? Was there something she was hiding?Determined to find her, I looked down and grabbed the cash that had been left for me on the table. I set out into the morning light, hailing a taxi and heading straight for Christopher's mansion.What secrets was Christopher's mansion holding? And why was Eva so desperate to keep me away? My mind was racing with questions, and I couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.I stepped out of the taxi, my feet touching the cool pavement as I began my walk towards the looming estate. As I approached, the gate swung open, revealing a distraught Eva running towards me with urgency."Lorenzo!" she shouted, her voice laced with desperation. I could see tears streaming down her face, her eyes red and puffy from crying.
EvaMy world went dark as I was pulled away from Lorenzo's lifeless body. I struggled against the grip of the men, but they were too strong. As they dragged me through the mansion, I screamed and struggled, trying to run back to Lorenzo.Christopher's cruel laughter echoed through the halls. "Toss him away, far from the pack," he ordered. "Probably the desert. The vultures would be so happy.""You'll never get away with this," I spat, my eyes teary and my voice shaking with rage.Christopher smiled sinisterly, his eyes glittering with malice. "Oh, but I already have," he said, his voice filled with smug satisfaction.As they dragged me away, my thoughts were consumed by visions of revenge.I would escape, and I would make Christopher pay for what he had done. The van that picked up Lorenzo's lifeless body sped away, and I knew that I would never see him again."I will make you pay," I cried, shaking my head in defiance. "I will make you pay!"Christopher's grip on my wrist tightened,
EvaMy eyes flashed with defiance as I stood up, my hunger and frustration boiling over."I said I'm not hungry!" I spat, my voice trembling with anger.The servants exchanged nervous glances, but one of them stepped forward, her voice tentative. "Begging your pardon, miss, but Alpha Christopher specifically instructed us to bring you dinner. He said you hadn't eaten all day."My gaze fell on the trays, the delicious aromas now taunting me. With a swift motion, I pushed the trays away, sending plates and glasses crashing to the floor.The sound echoed through the room, and the servants gasped. "Miss, please!" one of them cried, rushing to clean up the mess.I turned my back on the chaos, my chest heaving. "Leave now, all of you. Just leave me alone," I said, my voice cracking with the weight of my emotions.As the servants hesitantly retreated, I felt a pang of regret. I was hungry, and now I'd have to face the consequences of my outburst. But I refused to give in, not even to my own
MonaI paced back and forth in my room, my mind racing with a jumble of thoughts and emotions. Erica sat on the bed, watching me with a mixture of concern and impatience etched on her face."Can you stop walking up and down?" Erica asked, her voice firm but gentle. "You're making me dizzy."I halted, my gaze piercing as I turned to face her. "Do you think this is right?" I asked, my voice trembling with uncertainty. "Do you think this is truly right? Because I don't get it anymore. I can't believe he died despite our plans."Erica shrugged, her expression nonchalant. "I'm the one who's supposed to feel this way, not you. The man I love died."I couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration. "But you do care, don't you?"Erica's gaze hardened, her eyes locking onto mine. "As long as he's dead, and Eva dies too, there won't be a problem. So, when are we killing Eva?"My voice dropped to a whisper as I considered her words. "Alright, then. How do you plan to kill her?"Erica's expression
MonaI left Eva's room, my mind focused on the plan we had devised. My footsteps echoed through the silent mansion as I headed to Christopher's room. As I entered, I found him sipping tea from the cup I had carefully prepared earlier."What did you and Eva talk about?" Christopher asked, his eyes narrowing with suspicion. "You wasted a lot of time."I shrugged, feigning nonchalance. "I just checked on her, saw how she was doing, and gave her the pad."He chuckled, a cold edge to his voice. "When did you start caring about Eva's welfare?"My expression turned somber, my voice laced with false concern. "I felt bad for her. Lorenzo's death... it's been tough."Christopher's gaze intensified, his eyes locked onto mine. "And?"My voice dripped with innocence as I continued to spin my web of lies. "She begged me for something. She wants to cook for you, to start anew. She has decided to move on and forget everything you caused her.""Really?" he raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued.I nod
MonaI reveled in the chaos unfolding before me, a sinister symphony of revenge.Christopher's face contorted in shock, his body trembling as the poison took hold."Shit, where's the antidote?" he demanded, his eyes scanning the room frantically.He turned to Eva, his voice laced with desperation. "Where is it, Eva?"Eva's response was chilling – a dismissive middle finger and a cold, "Die.""Fuck!" he cried, punching his chest as he took heavy gulps of water. "I should have known this was suspicious."Her gaze shifted to me, her eyes blazing with fury. "Why did you tell him, Mona?" she yelled, panting heavily. "What's your plan, really?"I smirked, turning to Christopher with a taunting lilt to my voice. "Are you going to waste your last moments like this, Christopher? You're dying, and there's no antidote. Don't you want to kill Eva, too, so you both can leave together?"Christopher's eyes blazed with fury, his muscles tensing. He lunged at Eva, grasping her neck in a desperate, vic
EPILOGUETWO MONTHS LATERThe sun cast its golden rays upon the lush gardens of the Night City Pack's estate, where Eva and Lorenzo's wedding celebration was in full swing. The air was alive with laughter and music as pack members and guests from far and wide gathered to witness the union of Alpha Luna and her beloved.As the newlyweds shared their first dance, all eyes were on them. Eva's elegant white gown shimmered under the sunlight, her hair styled perfectly to showcase her radiant smile. Lorenzo, dashing in his tailored tuxedo, gazed lovingly into her eyes.The crowd cheered and applauded as they swayed to the music, their lips meeting in a tender kiss. The pack's elder, who had officiated the ceremony, beamed with joy, his eyes misty.Nearby, Eva's friends and pack members couldn't help but tear up, overwhelmed with happiness for their beloved Alpha Luna. The atmosphere was electric, filled with love and gratitude.As the music faded, Lorenzo took the microphone, his voice boom
LorenzoI leaned in, my lips brushing against Eva's in a tender kiss. She let out a soft laugh, her eyes sparkling with joy."What are you doing?" she teased, her voice filled with warmth.I rubbed her stomach gently, my voice brimming with love and affection. "Baby, please come fast. Your dad is waiting for you."Eva's smile widened, lighting up the entire room. Just then, her phone beeped, signaling a new message.Peering over her shoulder, I saw that it was a message from the Wild Song pack members. I couldn't help but grin as I read the heartfelt words expressing how much they missed her and longed to see her again."They've invited you to the pack," I said, my voice laced with excitement.Eva looked up at me, a hint of uncertainty in her eyes. "Should I go?"I chuckled softly. "Is that even a question? Of course, you should go. But don't worry, I'll be right there with you."Eva nodded, relief washing over her as she realized she wouldn't have to face the pack alone.THE NEXT DAY
EvaA sinister gleam filled Mona's eyes. "I heard you're pregnant, Eva."My mind spun, my voice trembling. "How did you know that?"Mona's smile widened, revealing a hint of cruelty. "Oh, I know everything about you, Eva."To my horror, she reached out and touched my stomach, a chilling intimacy in her gesture."I'll help you get rid of it," she whispered, her voice dropping to a low hiss. "I know you don't want the baby."I recoiled, my body trembling with fear and disbelief. "I never said I didn't want the baby."Mona's grip on my stomach tightened, and I tried to pull away, only to find that heavy chains bound my wrists and ankles, rendering me utterly helpless.With a flourish, Mona produced a dagger, its point glinting ominously in the dim light. I watched in horror as she traced the blade across my stomach, a wicked grin playing on her lips."You won't need this burden," Mona hissed, her eyes filled with a terrifying madness.A searing pain erupted in my stomach as the dagger sl
EvaRising from my seat, I followed the nurse as she led me to the lab for tests. With each step, my mind raced, conjuring innumerable possibilities.Anxious moments stretched into an eternity as I awaited the results, lost in a whirlwind of thoughts.Eventually, the nurse returned, her voice calling out, "Eva Chapman, please proceed to the doctor's office. Your results are ready."I stood up and went over to the door, which I knocked, my heart hammering in my chest, and entered.A woman with a warm smile greeted me. "Hello, Eva. I'm Dr. Rachel Thompson. Welcome. Please, take a seat."I complied, curiosity piqued by the doctor's optimistic demeanor. Could it mean that my test results were normal? Was I truly alright after all?Leaning forward, Dr. Thompson's eyes shone with kindness. "Eva, I have good news and...complicated news."My heart plummeted. Complicated? A feeling of dread washed over me. "What do you mean?" I asked, attempting to maintain a facade of calm.Dr. Thompson's smi
Eva Six hours ago... Standing beside Thelma in our cozy kitchen, I methodically chopped vegetables for dinner. The tantalizing aroma of sautéed ginger usually filled me with warmth and comfort, but today it was suffocating. I covered my nose, scrunching my face in disgust. "Thelma," I choked out, "I...I don't know what's wrong. This smell is nauseating." She turned to me, her brow creased with concern. "Eva, are you alright? You normally love the smell of ginger." I shook my head, a wave of nausea washing over me. "I don't know. It just...ugh." Before Thelma could respond, I bolted out of the kitchen, my hand clamped over my mouth. I raced to the bathroom and collapsed to my knees, retching violently into the toilet. The intensity and suddenness of my illness left me bewildered. After splashing my face with cold water, I stared at my pallid reflection in the mirror, unease settling over me. What was happening? With a deep breath, I gathered my courage and made my way back to th
Mona I ran through the dense forest alongside Erica, our footsteps pounding against the earth. Finally, we stopped and looked back, seeing no one pursuing us. "Fuck!" I exclaimed, running my hands through my hair in frustration. "Can you stop screaming?" Erica snapped, her expression stern. "What if they hear us and come for us? It's all your fault." I scoffed, turning to her. "You're not a saint, Erica. And don't try to tell me what to do." "I'm done following you, Mona," her anger flared, her voice rising. "It's not like I killed James; that was your doing. I'm not a murderer. I'M OUT." My grip on her arm tightened. "Where do you think you're going? You can't just leave." "Watch me. We're over," Erica said, her eyes flashing with a firm tone in her voice. I felt a surge of panic, my mind racing. "You can't just walk away." Erica's gaze hardened. "I can, and I will." I seethed with rage as she walked away. Without thinking, I grabbed a big stone and screamed, charging behind
Eva As we settled onto the sofas, Thomas and Lorenzo sat opposite us, their faces etched with concern. I grasped Thelma's hands, my eyes locked on hers, silently encouraging her to share her story. "Thelma, what happened? How did you get kidnapped? How did you escape? Please, tell me everything," I asked, my voice gentle yet urgent. Thelma's eyes welled up with tears, her body trembling as she struggled to speak. I quickly wrapped my arms around her, pulling her close in a comforting embrace. "Shh, it's okay, Thelma. Don't force yourself. You don't have to remember," I whispered, softly patting her back. Lorenzo nodded in agreement, his voice filled with relief. "Yes, we're just glad you're back home, safe and sound. We were so worried about you." Thelma's sobs intensified, her pain and fear palpable. Thomas came to us and leaned forward, his eyes reflecting his empathy and concern. "Take your time, Thelma. We're here for you," he said, his tone soothing and supportive. As her
EvaAs Lorenzo excused himself to transfer the files to Rita's phone, she turned to me with a warm smile."Let's exchange numbers," she suggested, handing me her phone. "After all, we'll be sisters-in-law soon."My eyes sparkled as I entered my number, a hint of amusement in my voice."Actually, we aren't officially engaged yet," I clarified, my lips curving into a gentle smile.Rita's brow raised as she questioned me. "What do you mean? Haven't you two gotten engaged yet?"I hesitated, unsure of how to explain. "We did, but...I gave him back the ring.""Why would you do that?" she asked, her curiosity piqued.My voice dropped to a whisper as I confessed. "I got caught up in a situation, and returning the ring seemed like the only way out."Rita's expression softened, her eyes locked on mine. "You're hesitant because of what happened with Christopher, aren't you?"I nodded, my heart heavy with uncertainty."Don't worry," she reassured me, her tone gentle and understanding. "Lorenzo lo
LorenzoAs I entered my apartment with Eva by my side, I immediately made my way to my drawer, rummaging through its contents with a sense of urgency.Eva observed my actions, her curiosity piqued."What are you searching for?" she inquired, her voice tinged with concern."The flash drive," I replied, my brow furrowed in concentration. "You know it contains crucial evidence of Mona's involvement in the murder."Eva's eyes widened with alarm. "Let me assist you," she offered, her tone resolute.Together, we combed through every nook and cranny of the apartment, leaving no stone unturned. Yet, the flash drive remained elusive, and my worry deepened, my jaw clenched in frustration."Are you certain you kept it here?" Eva asked, her gaze searching mine."Yes, I'm positive," I affirmed, my voice firm.Eva's eyes locked onto mine, her voice a gentle whisper. "What if Mona and Erica found it and took it?"My face darkened, my fist clenched in anger. "They wouldn't dare," I growled, my teeth