Adrian's POV“Where are those darn keys?” I mutter to no one in particular, tossing a pile of sheets aside. I pat the space under them, but nothing. I’ve already checked the pockets of my sweats, and the key rack is empty…“Are we really doing this now?” Ares growls in his usual impatient tone. Instantly, I remember: my bedside stool.Slipping into a pair of sneakers, I’m soon strapping my seatbelt across my chest, my car speeding towards the hideout. My only prayer is that no cops pull me over.“Get a grip on yourself before you get us killed,” Ares says gently, but I don’t pay him any heed. With my heart beating like a bass drum echoing in the woods, it’s either I reach Violet as fast as I can, or I don’t reach her at all.It’s a miracle my hands aren’t shaky. In fact, if Reynold were around, I would’ve let him drive. I don’t trust myself. Sawn’s call informed me that the tracker had gone off. That was wrong. It was supposed to remain on; it only goes off if she’s in danger.You cou
My nose crinkled. I could smell it—a male scent, not a familiar one, but one I’d encountered a few times before. Sniffing deeper, it became clearer, and then it hit me. It was his scent. What was his name again? Yes, Xavier. But why the hell did he have a gun pointed at my head?Because he was the damned stalker. It still didn’t make sense. Why would he want Violet dead? Blinking furiously, I pushed away the whirlwind of thoughts threatening to overwhelm me.“Stay still!” His voice thundered from behind me, reverberating in my ears. “Raise your hands slowly above your head, and don’t bring them down.”I hesitated but followed his command, feeling the cold metal of the gun now pressing into my neck. The urge to ram my elbow into his gut, to make him drop the gun, was strong, but I couldn’t risk it. I had to get to Violet first.“Keep them up, and move!” he growled. I heard a click, and a bright light shone behind me—he’d brought a torch. How thoughtful.The boards creaked beneath our f
"Shoot me dead," Aria gasped. I had the same thought. My mouth hung open, yet not a single word left it... How could he? And why would he want me dead? He'd helped me escape Mason's pack, turned me into Sophia Crane in five years, made me a successful career woman just to kill me? It didn't sit right with me. No, it wasn't normal."Is he going to kill us?" I asked Aria, who was unusually quiet. My hands were still shaking, but not like before—they were now twitching."I'm as confused as you are. What in the world does he want?" Aria's sigh was exasperated and defeated.With so many thoughts in my head and no answers, I clamped my lips shut, my gaze lingering over him as my heart thumped loudly, pushing my chest forward, leaving me anxious within.I stared hard at him, trying to decipher what he was thinking when a sudden sharp squeak indicated the creaking of the floorboards at the front porch."Adrian!" Aria and I gasped simultaneously, my pupils dilating as my eyes darted to the doo
"You’re surprised, aren’t you? It’s not every day you find out the father you had no clue about is none other than Sebastian Valenwood," Xavier chuckled lightly, tossing a coin in his hands. I stared at him warily, every new piece of information peeling off layers of my past. His gaze are cold, like that of a murderer. Of course he was."Don’t look so amazed. You won’t get to meet him face to face ever in your life. I promise you, the only place you’ll be taking this news to is your grave." Xavier’s voice grew dense, his features darkened by a bitter expression, as if he were reminiscing about a bad memory.“What’s up with him and killing us? Ask him what happened, Violet,” Aria urged. I knew she wouldn’t stop until I did, but I was too shocked to make any inquiries.“Not yet,” I argued weakly, hating the fact that I had to learn my history from Xavier. Why didn’t Mom tell me all this?"If she's Sebastian's daughter, why do you want to kill her? Talk less of getting away with it," Adr
"You’re surprised, aren’t you? It’s not every day you find out the father you had no clue about is none other than Sebastian Valenwood," Xavier chuckled lightly, tossing a coin in his hands. I stared at him warily, every new piece of information peeling off layers of my past. His gaze are cold, like that of a murderer. Of course he was."Don’t look so amazed. You won’t get to meet him face to face ever in your life. I promise you, the only place you’ll be taking this news to is your grave." Xavier’s voice grew dense, his features darkened by a bitter expression, as if he were reminiscing about a bad memory.“What’s up with him and killing us? Ask him what happened, Violet,” Aria urged. I knew she wouldn’t stop until I did, but I was too shocked to make any inquiries.“Not yet,” I argued weakly, hating the fact that I had to learn my history from Xavier. Why didn’t Mom tell me all this?"If she's Sebastian's daughter, why do you want to kill her? Talk less of getting away with it," Adr
ADRIANSomehow, my gaze narrowed to the door. I almost let out a gasp as I noticed a shadow move behind Xavier. It was still, eerily quiet. Whoever it was clearly didn’t want to be seen, and they were coming for Xavier. But who could it be?As I sniffed the air, the scent hit me immediately. Reynold. A smirk almost tugged at my lips as I saw him clearly now, a black revolver in his hands.Right, why hadn’t I predicted this? Reynold was like glue—more than my beta or personal assistant, he was practically a part of me. Always there when something was off, helping in his own way. He was more attuned to me than my own mother, always sensing when things were awry.Snapping out of my thoughts, I turned my attention to Violet. Puffy-eyed and red-faced, with dried tear tracks on her cheeks, Xavier’s threats must have terrified her to the core. Thank God Reynold was armed.“I didn’t want to say anything, but since you’re going to die anyway, I’ll satisfy your curiosity,” Xavier said, his voic
I woke up with my head pounding, the kind of ache that feels like you've run a marathon in your sleep. Maybe I had, because how else could I explain the crushing weight of Xavier's betrayal?As I blink at the unfamiliar bedroom, confusion settles in. How did I end up here? My legs feel like lead as I force myself to stand, only to freeze when the door swings open. Adrian walks in, and my breath catches in my throat. Damn, he's hot-he knows it too. He's only in pants, his abs on full display, with a lock of tousled hair falling over his face.I'm rooted to the spot, my eyes glued to him. One step. Two steps. My heart pounds as I track his movements, a mix of dread and something else stirring in me.His stormy blue eyes lock onto mine, and a cold shiver races down my spine, while heat pools low in my belly. I've seen him like this before, but... Oh no. My heat period-it's here, and I can already smell my arousal. There's no way he hasn't noticed too.Adrian's lips curve into a smirk, as
He leans in, pressing a soft kiss to my cheek, brushing away a tear that escapes. "Adrian," I whimpered, inhaling his fresh cologne, his scent was messing with my head."I can smell your arousal, Violet. It's driving me insane... I want to kiss you again, to hold you... To have our legs tangled in that bed, and fuck you, but not as Sophia Crane, as Violet. My Violet,"His words awakens every fiber of my being, and I squeezed my eyes shut. Aria, my wolf, tugged at me, urging me on. I pictured it— me lying in bed, feeling him move in and out of me. Damn it.I bit my lip, a quiet moan escaping."You’re making me lose my mind," he growled, pulling me against his warm body. I could feel his chest rise and fall, the heat between us almost unbearable."Just do it," I groaned, slipping the towel I had on to the floor.He gasp, His hands slid down my back, gripping my hips as his lips brushed my neck, setting every nerve on fire. My body reacted on its own, pressing into him as my breath came