Damon POVThe evening gala of the Bonding Mate Festival returned to normal, but the incident had become a hot topic of conversation.I ignored the chatter and kept my promise, driving Talia to see Noahva and Elias. Carson insisted on coming along, too. Although I didn’t initially want him in the car, Talia seemed to rely on him deeply and insisted that Carson accompany her. Their trust and intimacy made me uncomfortable.“Talia, I truly didn’t know Abby had done so much to hurt you. Don’t worry—I’ll make sure you get justice!” I assured her while driving.“Hmph!” Carson sneered. “No matter what you do now, it won’t erase the pain and suffering Talia has endured.”“I know. I’m sorry, Talia…” For the first time, I felt that Carson’s scolding was justified. I couldn’t refute it, and I even wished Talia would berate me, too, but she remained silent.“Talia, who is Ava’s father?” I couldn’t help but wonder if it was Carson.“This has nothing to do with you!” Talia seemed unwilling to say.A
Talia POV"Stop! No! What are you doing?!"Two men shoved me into a dark room and tied me up. Suddenly, a blinding spotlight flashed, shining directly on me. It was then I realized I was trapped inside a glass enclosure, spinning like a rotating music box.Seated around me was a group of men. I couldn't tell if they were werewolves or ordinary humans—perhaps both. But regardless of their race, they were all looking at me with lewd, predatory gazes.I stared at them in terror, understanding all too well what was about to happen. Despair spread through my heart."Pregnant women really do have a unique allure. Look at her chest, it's huge," One of the men said, his voice dripping with vulgarity as he ogled at me, resting his chin on his hand.I glanced down at me. My thin white dress barely covered my voluptuous breasts. I wanted to cover myself, but my bound hands left me defenseless."Shameless. That belly is huge, and she's still out here selling herself. How desperate must she be?"
Talia POV"Damon...What the hell is wrong with you?!"I shouted at him, fury surging through me. He had always been cold, but I never imagined he could be this cruel.The auctioneer hit the gavel with finality and declared me as sold. The glass enclosure opened, and Damon’s Beta, Abby, approached me.She wore her signature high ponytail. Her sharp cheekbones and icy blue eyes gave her a fierce appearance.When Damon and I were together, she wasn't exactly kind to me, but she wasn’t outright cruel either.She leaned closer, whispering in a mocking tone. "Talia, Damon asked me to give you a special gift."Before I could react, she swiftly forced a bitter pill into my mouth.I tried to spit it, but she clamped her hand over my mouth. I had no option but to swallow, and a wave of heat surged through my body."What... what was that pill for?” I stammered."Just helping you enjoy the party!" she sneered and winked at me.My jaws clenched, bitterness filling my chest. Damon ordered to drug
Talia POV"Miss, we’ve now left Turin. Where exactly do you want to go?"The driver asked after driving for more than an hour. "Please help me find a nearby motel," I replied.“Sure.” He replied positively, and a few minutes later, he pulled up to a decent motel. "Here we are.""Could you... lend me $1,000?" I asked the driver hesitantly."This necklace is worth at least $30,000."He looked back at me with furrowed eyes. "We had an agreement, right?!I drive you out of the city, and you give me the necklace. How can you go back on your word? Besides, just because you say it's worth $30,000 doesn’t mean it really is. Now, get out!"His words hurt me, but I had no choice. I got out and stood in front of the motel, having no clue what to do without money. Just then, a group of men on motorcycles pulled up at the motel entrance."Well, well, look what a pretty little thing we have here,” A red-bearded man said with a smirk. “ Did some guy knock you up and dump you?”Seeing the danger, I w
Talia POV"Talia, you are accused of poisoning the Nightstar Pack, violating the Inter-Species Peace Act. According to criminal law, you are sentenced to three years of imprisonment. If you are dissatisfied with this ruling, you have the right to appeal..."As I listened to the judge read my verdict, my mind went blank.I turned my gaze to the plaintiff's seat, where Damon sat. His eyes were as cold as ice. A bitter smile crept onto my face. "Damon, if I told you I truly did nothing, would you believe me?""No." He answered without a moment of hesitation. I looked at Abby, sitting next to him, and my mind cast back to Carson’s words– Talia!! Abby set us up. She was the one who told me to come save you, but Damon showed up right after.I took a deep breath and faced Damon again. "Damon, it’s Abby! She is the one framing Carson and me!""Motive?" Damon sneered coldly, his eyes full of mockery. "Abby has countless scars on her body from protecting me and the Nightstar Pack. She would n
Talia POVOne day passed, then two days, then three days, and by the fourth day, Damon finally arrived.I should hate him- hate him so much that his thought itself made my teeth gnash. But for the sake of the child, I still invited him over."Speak. Why did you want to see me?" He stood strong and powerful in front of me as his cold eyes bore down on me. "Damon, I know no matter how much I explain, you won’t believe me. But I’ve something to ask from you.” I started, my voice shaky. Damon, I was your mate, and you have loved me once, right? So, If I die, can you please set up a trust fund for my child? Just give them enough to survive and get an education. That is all I want now., please.” I begged, sincere and humble.Damon’s lips curled up. "Talia, it seems I have spoiled you so much in the past. You actually want me to take care of your and another man's bastard child! Why don’t you ask Carson?""The child isn’t Carson’s!""Are you still trying to say that the child is mine?" Dam
Talia POVOne afternoon, I was reading a parenting book when a sharp pain suddenly spread throughout my body.I gasped for air, tightly gripping the thin fabric of my jumpsuit. This wasn’t the usual discomfort — I instinctively knew. It was time."Guard!" I shouted.The metal door opened, and a guard rushed in, clumsily fumbling with the intercom."We need medical assistance — now!"Another guard brought over a wheelchair, and they helped me sit in it. My body was squirming every few seconds with stronger and more frequent contractions. I was quickly rushed to the hospital, where the doctor did various checks and decided to perform a C-section. It was the best option to deliver a triplet that too of a half werewolf. Sweat covered my face, and I felt like I was going to die. I never imagined childbirth could be so painful.I was wheeled into the operating room and lay on the delivery table. "Doctor, you must save my child." I said, extremely worried."Don’t worry. Your condition is
Damon POVMy first meeting with Talia wasn’t pleasant.Two years ago, during a trip, I sensed the presence of my mate. What disturbed me was the strong scent of blood in the air.When I followed the scent and found my mate, I saw several rogues tearing Talia’s clothes as she struggled to save herself. I defeated one of the rogues and killed another.I stood there, breathing heavily, blood dripping onto the ground. When I turned around, I saw Talia curled up on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, hugging her knees. Her face smeared with tears. She was my mate, but I was surprised to find she was just an ordinary human.“Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you.” I said, trying to approach her, my tone soft. But she shook her head violently, her eyes filled with despair and anger. She raised her head, sobbing, and shouted, "You monsters! Get away!"My legs froze as if nailed to the ground. I looked down at my bloodstained hands and realized that the fear in her eyes wasn’t just for the rogu
Damon POVThe evening gala of the Bonding Mate Festival returned to normal, but the incident had become a hot topic of conversation.I ignored the chatter and kept my promise, driving Talia to see Noahva and Elias. Carson insisted on coming along, too. Although I didn’t initially want him in the car, Talia seemed to rely on him deeply and insisted that Carson accompany her. Their trust and intimacy made me uncomfortable.“Talia, I truly didn’t know Abby had done so much to hurt you. Don’t worry—I’ll make sure you get justice!” I assured her while driving.“Hmph!” Carson sneered. “No matter what you do now, it won’t erase the pain and suffering Talia has endured.”“I know. I’m sorry, Talia…” For the first time, I felt that Carson’s scolding was justified. I couldn’t refute it, and I even wished Talia would berate me, too, but she remained silent.“Talia, who is Ava’s father?” I couldn’t help but wonder if it was Carson.“This has nothing to do with you!” Talia seemed unwilling to say.A
Damon POVCarson arrived just as I was at a loss for getting these werewolf guards to submit.Wait—why is he holding a little girl in his arms?“Ava! Carson!” Upon seeing him, Talia immediately rushed over and hugged the little girl.“Mommy!” The girl wrapped her arms around Talia’s neck.She called Talia “Mommy”? Is this Talia’s daughter? Can she be Carson and Talia’s child? Are they really together now?A flood of questions overwhelmed my mind, but Carson and Abby’s argument dragged me back to reality before I could make sense of it all.“Well, Talia, you even brought reinforcements! You’re really something—able to enchant all these men into willingly helping you!” Abby sneered.“Of course, we all like a kind and beautiful woman like Talia. Unlike you—no matter how hard you throw yourself at men, no one would ever want you!” Carson retorted with biting sarcasm.“You—” Abby was so furious she couldn’t speak while some guests laughed mockingly.“You wanted evidence? Here it is!” Carson
Damon POVI stared at Abby, feeling as if I was looking at a stranger. The Abby I once knew was honest, brave, and loyal—never someone who would resort to such despicable methods to harm others.I locked my eyes with her, and in them, I saw panic. That trace of panic confirmed what I had suspected: she had used my phone to send messages to Talia.And if what Talia said was true, she even dared to…Oh, god, no! I mind-linked my wolf. "Did I really get drunk last night and do those things with Abby? I don’t remember anything.""After we came back from the Bonding Mate Festival, I passed out completely. I don’t know anything either," my wolf replied."That’s impossible. Werewolf wolves can’t get drunk. How could you have passed out?"There was only one explanation—Abby had poisoned me with wolfsbane!I stepped forward, grabbing Abby by the throat.“How dare you deceive me! You even poisoned me with wolfsbane! Why did you do it?” I roared.“Alpha Damon, I didn’t! Don’t believe Talia! Have
Talia POVThe man hurriedly dressed and left the room.I didn’t care what had happened between Damon and Abby, nor was I interested. What truly worried me was this: if Abby hated me so much, did she hate Noah and Elias, too?If she and Damon were to marry in the future, would she treat my children well?A thought quietly sprouted in my mind—perhaps I should take them away.I silently picked up the broken robot from the floor, which Damon noticed, and walked over to me. “Did you buy this for Noah and Elias?” he asked.I nodded.“Noah loves wolves, but Elias seems to like Godzilla more. He always says Godzilla is the strongest, much stronger than werewolves,” Damon said with a slight smile.“Really?” Hearing Damon talk about Noah and Elias lightened my heavy mood a little.“Yes. Let me take you to get new gifts for them.” Damon helped me up.But when his hand brushed against my waist, I recoiled as if I’d been shocked.On the way to the toy store, Carson’s video call came in.“Talia, ar
Talia POVA familiar voice filled the room, commanding and full of authority.The man above me froze, his grip loosening as he turned his head toward the door. I caught a glimpse of Damon standing in the doorway, his eyes blazing with a fury I had never seen before.Without a word, Damon charged forward, grabbed the man, and yanked him off me. “How dare you!” Damon roared.The man struggled, but Damon showed no mercy. With terrifying strength, he lifted him and slammed him against the wall.Gasping for air, I struggled to sit up on the bed, my body trembling uncontrollably.Damon turned toward me, his gaze softening as he stepped closer.“Talia…” he said breathlessly. “What are you doing here?”“What am I doing here? Didn’t you arrange all of this? You invited me here to meet the kids, but instead, you sold me to this man!” I roared between the choked sobs All I could feel at that moment was humiliation and the searing pain of betrayal.I closed my eyes, turning my face away from hi
Talia POVThe next day, I went to a shopping mall early to buy toys for Noah and Elias. However, I realized I didn’t know what they liked. Then, it struck me that I could never compensate for the lost time and missed moments. Following the salesperson’s recommendation, I bought two transforming werewolf robots. I didn’t know if they’d like them. I’m not even sure if they would shift when they came of age. They were half-human. Worries and guilt consumed me to the point that I even questioned whether meeting them was a good idea. I had been absent from their lives since the beginning—what right did I have to expect them to call me "Mom"?Anxiously, I waited in my hotel room until the afternoon, then took a taxi to the hotel Damon texted. My heart pounded in my chest as I stood outside Room 302. After years of yearning and wishing for the chance to hold them, I was finally going to see them again. Unable to contain my excitement, I pushed open the slightly ajar door—only to find the
Talia POVMoonlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the study, and Abby was straddling Damon by the window, her arms wrapped around his neck. She was wearing the same dress but was pushed down to her waist, leaving her upper body completely bare.Damon’s black shirt—the same one he’d worn was half unbuttoned, revealing his chest.The wooden chair they occupied creaked under their combined weight or perhaps from Abby’s movements.I knew I shouldn’t keep watching, but my body felt numbed and glued in place, and my mind had gone blank, like a clock with its spring unwound.My head spun as my attention drew to Damon’s voice. “Don’t leave me. Stay with me,” Damon murmured tenderly.“I’ll never leave you,” Abby replied, kissing his neck as she lay against his chest.“Stay by my side, and I’ll treat you well for the rest of my life. Will you?”In the quiet night, Damon repeatedly sought reassurance from the woman in his arms.Abby, as though sensing my presence, tu
Talia POVThe first night of the Bonding Mate Festival had finally quieted down.The music faded, and the cool night breeze swept in. The guests gradually dispersed, but Damon was still nowhere to be seen.I stood by the kitchen door, waiting with anticipation and dread. I couldn’t stop thinking about my two children. What would they be like now? Would they remember me? Had Damon ever talked about me to them? Would they like me? I made a strawberry cake just for them—would they enjoy it?While I was in my thoughts, Sarah, out of her chef’s uniform, walked toward me.“Talia, it’s getting late. Let’s head back to the hotel. You’ve worked yourself to the bone today,” she said.I shook my head. “I have something personal to take care of. You go ahead.”She frowned, clearly reluctant. “Are you sure? Are you waiting for that Alpha Damon?”I gave her a reassuring smile. “I’ll be fine, Sarah. Really. Go, get some rest. I’ll see you later.”She hesitated momentarily, but she nodded when she
Talia POVIt has been three years since I last saw Damon.Now, when he was standing before me, I felt a mixture of emotions– fear and disgust.When he called my name, I didn’t respond. Instead, I quietly bent down to pick up the scattered cookies from the floor. The silence felt safer.“Talia… is it really you? This time, I’m not dreaming, am I?” Damon’s voice was full of disbelief as if my presence had stunned him. Before I could react, he grabbed my hand.I tried to pull away, but his grip was as firm as iron.“Let me go!” I shouted, panic surging through me. “You’re hurting me!”At that moment, the ever-brave Sarah stepped between us.She stared Damon down, her voice calm. “Alpha Damon, is something wrong? Were her pastries too terrible for the guests to eat?”Damon glared at her. “This is between Talia and me. It’s none of your business.”But Sarah didn’t back down.“Talia is my employee. If there’s an issue, you can address it with me.”I appreciated her courage but couldn’t let h