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Chapter 4: The Kindergarten Trap

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The kindergarten parking lot buzzed with activity. Luxury cars gleamed under the sun, their polished surfaces reflecting the swarm of well-dressed parents making their way inside. But none commanded attention like Eric Bleu and Annie Macaulay.

Eric exuded effortless power in a tailored black suit, his broad shoulders cutting a commanding figure. His sharp golden eyes scanned the area, instinctively assessing threats. But the real distraction wasn’t potential danger.

It was her.

Annie stepped out of the car in a scarlet dress that hugged her curves like a second skin. The deep neckline barely contained the soft swell of her breasts, and when she moved, the slit in her dress gave a sinful glimpse of toned thighs.

A low growl rumbled in Eric's chest before he could stop it.

His wolf stirred.

Mine.

Eric forced his jaw to unclench. No. Not mine.

Harley tugged at Annie's hand excitedly. “Come on, Mommy! We gotta go!”

Mommy.

Annie felt a pang in her chest. She wasn’t used to that title.

She wasn’t meant for it.

But Harley's innocent, trusting gaze made something dangerously warm coil inside her.

Eric followed them toward the entrance, gaze still locked on Annie's back. His wolf was restless, his senses overwhelmed by her scent—vanilla and honey, tinged with something deeper. Something aroused.

His fingers twitched.

He needed to touch her.

As if the universe was mocking him, a group of PTA mothers swarmed them the moment they stepped inside.

“Oh my goodness, Eric! We didn’t know you had a wife!” a tall brunette gushed, eyes flicking between him and Annie.

“She’s absolutely stunning,” another woman chimed in, barely masking her envy.

Annie barely had time to react before another woman whispered, “How did you two meet?”

Eric smirked, slipping an arm around Annie's waist. His palm settled on her hip, fingers pressing slightly.

Annie stiffened.

He leaned in slightly. “It’s a private story.”

One of the women giggled. “Oh, a secret romance! How romantic.”

Another woman huffed. “And here we thought you were impossible to tie down, Mr Bleu.”

“Yet here you are,” another one teased. “Completely smitten.”

Annie barely resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Smitten?

She was about to respond when a deep voice cut through the crowd.

“Eric Bleu, always taking the best for himself.”

The air seemed to shift.

Eric's jaw ticked.

Annie turned her head and found herself face-to-face with a tall, broad-shouldered man. He had a cocky smirk, dark blue eyes filled with amusement. His suit was just as expensive as Eric's, but his presence carried an edge—dominant, dangerous.

She didn’t recognize him. But she knew what kind of man he was.

A predator.

“Jackson Fallon.” Eric's voice was sharp, clipped.

The Alpha of Brimstone Pack.

His rival.

Jackson’s gaze slid from Eric to Annie, lingering. Too long.

Eric's wolf snarled.

“She’s a sight to behold,” Jackson mused. His eyes trailed over Annie, slow, assessing. “You always manage to claim the best women in the city, don’t you, Eric?”

Annie's stomach twisted. Claim?

Jackson stepped closer. “But the real question is, does she prefer being claimed?”

Eric's grip on Annie's waist tightened.

Too tight.

Possessive.

Annie sighed, stepping forward before either of them could start something. She crossed her arms, giving Jackson an unimpressed look.

“Are you always this obnoxious,” she said coolly, “or am I just lucky today?”

Jackson’s grin widened.

Eriy exhaled sharply, like he was trying not to laugh.

Jackson chuckled. “Feisty.”

Annie tilted her head. “Or maybe you’re just too predictable.”

The PTA moms gawked. No one talked to Jackson Fallon like that.

Jackson looked intrigued.

He liked the chase.

He liked the challenge.

And Annie just became one.

Before he could say anything else, Eric pulled Annie back to his side. His fingers curled possessively around her waist. His voice was low, dangerous.

“Move along, Fallon.”

Jackson smirked. “We’ll see each other soon, sweetheart.”

Annie rolled her eyes. “Doubt it.”

Jackson laughed, giving Eric a pointed look before walking off.

Eric didn’t release her.

His wolf was still snarling.

“I don’t like him looking at you.”

Annie snorted. “Not my fault your rival has bad taste.”

Eric's fingers twitched. “You don’t have to talk to him.”

She turned to face him, raising an eyebrow. “Are you jealous?”

His golden eyes darkened.

She regretted asking.

Heat crackled between them.

His fingers brushed the bare skin of her lower back, slow, teasing.

Her stomach tightened.

Her thighs clenched.

Warmth pooled between her legs.

His scent wrapped around her—woodsy, musky, intoxicating.

Annie sucked in a sharp breath. “We should—”

And then she felt it.

A presence.

A shift in the air.

Annie's body tensed.

Her assassin instincts screamed.

Slowly, she turned her head.

And saw him.

A man in black, watching her.

Her stomach dropped.

She knew him.

She was supposed to kill him tonight.

So why was he here?

Most of her targets never knew she was coming.

This one did.

Eric noticed her heartbeat spike.

His wolf snarled.

Danger.

His body moved before his mind could process it. He reached for Annie's hand.

For the first time, she didn’t pull away.

Her fingers gripped his.

Tightly.

His chest tightened.

Annie never needed saving. She wasn’t a damsel.

But now—

She was seeking his protection.

His wolf approved.

Ours.

Eric squeezed her hand. A silent “I’ve got you.”

She inhaled sharply.

Her scent changed.

Not just fear.

Something else.

Something warm. Sweet.

Eric's groin tightened.

Damn it. Not now.

The man in black moved

And then—

The man pulled a knife.

Straight for Harley.

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    The house was too quiet.Outside, the sun had dipped below the horizon, casting a soft amber glow over the landscape. A faint breeze slipped through the open windows of Eric's estate, carrying the scent of night jasmine and pine, but Annie barely noticed. She stood at the kitchen sink, staring out over the yard where Harley's toys were still scattered from earlier that afternoon. Her fingers were damp with soapy water, but her mind wasn't on the dishes.Her heartbeat had yet to settle. Hours had passed since she'd slipped into Eric's dungeon and erased the man who had dared to threaten Harley. The scent of blood still lingered in her mind. She’d cleaned herself thoroughly, masked every trace, but her wolf remained restless, pacing behind her eyes."We did what had to be done," she reminded herself under her breath."You did it too clean," her wolf murmured back. "No scent. No print. You’re getting sloppy—you're getting emotional."The sound of footsteps down the hall made her stiffen.

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    The kindergarten parking lot buzzed with activity. Luxury cars gleamed under the sun, their polished surfaces reflecting the swarm of well-dressed parents making their way inside. But none commanded attention like Eric Bleu and Annie Macaulay. Eric exuded effortless power in a tailored black suit, his broad shoulders cutting a commanding figure. His sharp golden eyes scanned the area, instinctively assessing threats. But the real distraction wasn’t potential danger. It was her. Annie stepped out of the car in a scarlet dress that hugged her curves like a second skin. The deep neckline barely contained the soft swell of her breasts, and when she moved, the slit in her dress gave a sinful glimpse of toned thighs. A low growl rumbled in Eric's chest before he could stop it. His wolf stirred. Mine. Eric forced his jaw to unclench. No. Not mine. Harley tugged at Annie's hand excitedly. “Come on, Mommy! We gotta go!” Mommy. Annie felt a pang in her chest. She wasn’t used to that

  • The Billionaire Undercover Wife    Chapter 3: A Taste of Deception

    Annie stood at the entrance of Eric’s mansion—if she could even call it that. The place was ridiculous. Gated entrance, a long, winding driveway, and the kind of architectural perfection that only billionaires could afford. The moment she stepped inside, the air changed. The scent of expensive leather, polished wood, and faint cologne wrapped around her. A chandelier big enough to drown her in diamonds hung from the high ceiling. The floors gleamed under the warm lighting, and everything—from the minimalist furniture to the enormous windows overlooking the estate—screamed wealth. She didn’t belong here. This was too much. Harley, however, seemed completely at home. The little girl ran down the hallway, already chattering about showing Annie her room. Annie adjusted the strap of her bag and sighed. Only a few days. Play the role and get out. Eric watched her closely, leaning against the staircase railing. His wolf instincts hummed beneath his skin. She was tense, stiff, too awa

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    The bakery stil smelled like warm sugar and cinnamon, the air thick with the scent of fresh bread. Annie still stood behind the counter, arms folded, her lips pressed into a tight line. Across from her, Eric Bleu remained still, his presence impossible to ignore. The dim lighting cast sharp shadows on his chiseled face, but his eyes—intense and unwavering—never left hers. He didn't care if he was holding up the line of customers behind him. Eric Bleu isn't someone to give up easily. He steady his feet while maintaining eye contact with his prey. Harley, oblivious to the tension between them, sat on the counter with her small feet swinging, completely absorbed in the bag of cookies Yumi had given her. She hummed softly as she took another bite, crumbs dusting her tiny fingers. Annie exhaled slowly. This is insane. But she had already made up her mind. “I’ll do it,” she said, her voice steady. “But I have rules.” Eric raised a brow, amusement flickering in his eyes. “Rules?”

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    The scent of warm bread and melting chocolate curled through the air, thick and comforting. The quiet hum of the oven, the faint hiss of the espresso machine—it all blended into a rhythmic background, lulling customers into soft murmurs and content sighs. Eric Bleu barely noticed. His sharp gaze swept across the bakery, not in appreciation of its cozy charm, but with the focus of a man on a mission. He needed someone to play Harley’s mother. And fast. Not just for the kindergarten event—though that was the immediate problem. No, this was about something deeper. Harley had never voiced it before, but he saw it now, written in the way she held herself, the quiet longing in her gaze when she saw other children with their mothers. She was too much like him. Too strong for her own good. And that terrified him. “Papa, I want that one.” Eric followed her gaze. His body tensed. The woman behind the counter moved with quiet efficiency, fingers working swiftly as she sea

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