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The mansion was lit even in the darkest hours of the night, even when a storm was outside. It made no sense that it was pitch dark. And what was that scent? Lavenders! Someone has left the air purifier on. It was making my nostrils perk up. If not for this eerie situation, I would have rather thought this was a romantic welcome. But to my bones, I knew something was off.Activating all my senses, I became more alert to my surroundings, taking a deep breath as I stepped inside the hall.I switched on my mobile's flashlight, taking small steps at a time. What if something bad has happened? Has someone broken in? The menacing silence sent a chill down my skin, goosebumps spreading all over my body. I paced forward towards Jake's room, with every step easier than the last, making sure my footsteps made no sounds. I sighed. Relief! A thin line of light blazed from Jake's side of the house. The light of his study was still lit. Perhaps the maid forgot to switch on the lights or there was s
Jake's POV"She is here!" Elsa was shaking in fear. I understand that she was petrified, and she didn't want to get caught by her aunt, whom she put on a high pedestal, but would it be that bad?Well, for a second, I wanted to get caught. It would save a lot of drama. Like I could throw that woman out of the house and not bother about tolerating her over-the-top tantrums or lies. But here I had a small young girl as my mate. I still had to teach her life lessons. I couldn't throw her under the bus and expect her to understand."Go hide." Finally, something sensible left my mouth. But she kept looking at me with those big wide eyes, hiding behind me. I mean, I was tall and stuff, but I couldn't hide her."Fuck!" Sylvie screamed at that point, making her jerk as she nestled her hands against my arms, burying her face in my back. I would protect her with my life. If she wanted to tell the world about us now, I wouldn't give a second thought. But I knew it wasn't the right time. And she wa
Elsa's POVIt had been a week since that incident, and I was still nervous about it, walking on eggshells around my aunt.That night, as Jake had warned me, Sylvie did come to check on me. She even tried to sniff me instead of checking on my health. Thank God Jake had asked me to take a quick shower and change my clothes. At least for now, I was not the one she was looking for. But still, the way she looked at me at times made me wonder if she was still suspecting me.Apart from being nervous and wary around her, I don't regret my decision. I don't think I ever will. I think it was the best decision of my life. I understand we are still at an early stage. We move too slowly most of the time and at a great pace for others. There were still many things I didn't know about the mysterious alpha wolf. Mostly, why would someone of his stature would someone want to do anything with me? I, given my current condition, health issues, and baggage, was not fit to become his Luna. While I dared to
Elsa's POV I was glad to be able to leave home. I felt like I was choking inside and out, like she had found out about our affair. Those eyes of hers were going to hunt me forever. But as I waited for Kathy and John in our usual spot, I scrolled through my phone, trying to steady myself. I was excited this morning to meet my friends for lunch. I even dressed up for a change. But now... She said she had really something important to discuss and she couldn't wait for me to meet at school. Also, she wanted to discuss somewhere private. "Hey sissy!" She screamed as she took her head out of the window and threw her hands towards me as her red car moved towards me. I laugh, all the worries in my heart vanishing away. She was the best medicine. I could see John on the wheel. But there was someone else sitting in the backseat. Who could it be? And why would they bring someone else? But as soon as the door opened, Kathy burst out and ran towards me. She hugged me so tightly that it left
I flinched, my eyes widening in horror as John’s words echoed through the room. My mind raced to grasp the implications of what I had just heard. Despite my inner turmoil, I tried to maintain a façade of normalcy, tapping away on my phone and sending a text to Jake about my location to appear engaged and calm.“You think she’s cute?” John blurted out, his voice loud enough to slice through the low murmur of the conversation. It was as if he was deliberately drawing attention to me, and my heart raced with anxiety. I wished the floor would open up and swallow me whole.“Don’t you?” Asher’s smirk widened, his eyes locked on me with an intensity that made my skin crawl. There was something unnervingly sincere about his gaze, making me feel like I was under a spotlight. His attention was both flattering and disconcerting.“You think our little Elsa is cute?” Kathy interjected, grabbing my hands with a playful yet assertive grip. It felt like she was trying to play matchmaker, and the whole
"If you thought we would judge you, you wouldn't have asked us to come!" Asher said in a bored tone.“I didn’t bother judging you when you stole my husband,” I said, trying to lighten the mood with a joke. When no one responded, I quickly added, “Well, when we were kids, didn’t we play house-house? You were always this superwoman, and I was the Luna, and John was my husband. Remember?”“Why would you bring that up? You forced me to be your husband. I always wanted to be Superman with Kathy!” John whined, his irritation clear.“Well, aren’t you now?” I shot back, puffing out my cheeks. It was all in good fun, but the atmosphere remained tense. I had never been interested in John beyond friendship, and the playful memories seemed out of place in the current context.“Your jokes are lame though,” Asher laughed, adding to the awkwardness with his sardonic humor.“Can you both stop making it about you? You two can flirt all you want later,” Kathy said, slamming her fist on the table. Her fr
To damn my life!When we finished our meal, the storm outside was relentless, a torrent of rain that seemed to come straight from the heavens. The streets quickly transformed into a chaotic mess of puddles and rushing water.Desperate for a way out, I called for a taxi, but every driver I reached was either too frightened of the storm or simply unwilling to make the trek. As I stood shivering near the entrance, I caught sight of Asher and John engaged in a hushed, intense conversation. There was something undeniably conspicuous about their exchange, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was missing something crucial.Moments later, John abruptly grabbed Kathy, spinning a web of excuses about forgotten windows, an unlocked door, and a dog that might be loose. They vanished into the night, leaving me abandoned and alone with Asher.That damned smirk on his face!Asher’s presence was both unnerving and compelling. Despite his undeniable charm, he lacked the qualities that made Jake so s
I didn't know what to reply. The car fell into a heavy silence, punctuated only by the sound of the rain battering against the windows. I wanted to confront him further, to understand his motives, but I was also afraid of what he might reveal. The tension was palpable, a thick, suffocating blanket that made it hard to breathe. "Don’t you want my address?" I asked, suddenly realizing that I hadn’t given him any directions. "Let me put on some music," Asher’s hand brushed against mine again as he reached for the radio, sending an electric jolt through me. “What’s wrong?” he asked, his voice softer now. "I was trying to start the GPS." I blurted out like a lie even though it was the truth. The accidental contact sent a shiver through me, and I quickly pulled my hand away, focusing on the rain-splattered window instead. The silence that followed was stifling. "Everyone knows where the great alpha Jake Black lives," Asher said after a few minutes of silence. “Hmmm,” I said abruptly, pu