DAMONI should have known.I should have wondered why I hadn’t gotten any calls or disturbances since morning.I consumed myself with meeting after meeting out the days; I was already planning my grand debut back into society and getting revenge on Killian after years of planning. I planned to get Brynn to sign over some documents so the Goldcrest pack could be fully mine.By all rights, everything would have gone to her son Kieran, and that made a wave of anger and jealousy pour heavily that I’m never the first choice. And even to that little runt that Brynn cared for more than me.I had tried to take care of him as my own when he was born, but every day he grew bigger, the uncanny resemblance was just too much, and every day I could only think of Killian when I saw Kieran.The nightmares I got became even worse anytime I looked into those distinct gray eyes, and everything was more like his after every one, so I decided to hold myself in the office till the early hours instead.But
For the first time in a while, Brynn had the quietest and best sleep of her life. Her body called to the scent that filtered into her room when she was sleeping, but she had no idea that it was from Killian, who stared at both of them for a few minutes before he left.Brynn woke up not long after, stretching after a good night's sleep. She should feel guilty for sleeping so comfortably in someone else’s home, but right now she just wanted to feel and be where she wanted to be.For three years, he had felt like a doll who was made to please Damon, wearing whatever he bought and pleased, and was told never to complain or speak up, and now that gave her a timid personality because of how she was seen by Damon.She pushed that thought away from her head and turned to her son to see if he was waking up from sleep, and Brynn couldn’t help but smile. He was the one enjoying this the most with no worries, and she wished she could be like him in that moment, innocent with no worries in the wor
"I was thinking about you, Brynn Kelly,” Killian says to Brynn, leaving her stunned and speechless. She didn’t know what to make of his shameless words.She raised her gaze to wet his, and Killian stared back unabashedly because his eye narrowed down on her and turned dark, which made Brynn’s inside melt in a puddle of silver gray traps that were his eyes.Before she could get more sucked into it. She turned away from his eyes, which felt like a never-ending whirlpool. “ um… I’ll make you a plate,” she suggested.Killian didn’t say anything but a nod as he watched her get to work, taking charge of this space like she had been here for the past three years and not just in his dreams. And Killian should pinch himself and remember to breathe.And when her back turned away from him to get bacon from the fridge, he assured himself that this wasn’t a dream and that Brynn was here making breakfast for him right now.“I’m sorry about how yesterday went, and if I acted any way toward you, I’m
TALIAHe was my dream. No, he is my dream.From the very beginning, he was my dream. From the time I saw him a year ago at my father's party, I knew that I wanted Killian Grey to be mine, and I was destined to be his mate.I could feel that pull toward him, and I tried everything to set his eye on me, working my way up for years till the moment I could finally get his eye on me.I wanted him more than everything, and he was my dream and is still my dream.But after she came into my life, all my dreams shattered, everything I built, and my plans for him to fall for me all plummeted to the ground because of Brynn Kelly.But I couldn’t lose him. After how far I’ve come, after how close I’ve come to being the bride of the alpha king, I knew I needed to get rid of her.I thought she was just dirt that could be cleaned off easily, but now, Brynn Kelly had become a putrid stain in my life that I didn’t expect, so when push came to shove, she was the only obstacle that I needed to get rid of
"What are you doing with my fiancé?” Talia's voice screeched loudly through the open kitchen. Brynn flinched the moment she looked up at Talia.She had tried to remove herself from Killian's hold, but she didn’t avoid his touch as he held her tighter. Killian stood up and ran behind him.His once soft face was now stone cold, and his gaze narrowed closely to Talia, who stood in the kitchen, her eyes glaring hot daggers at Brynn, who stared between each of them.“What the hell are you doing here, Talia?" Killian snarls angrily to Talia, who stands her ground, as she keeps staring at Brynn."I'm here to put a homewrecker in her place,” she said, knowing fully well who she was talking to, but Brynn wanted in no way to be part of this as she moved away.Taking her hand out of Killian, who was left confused as she said, "I'll go stay with Kieran,” she said coldly after her eyes went to the shiny, gleaming ring that was a joke and told her the void that this was Killian's fiancé.And it mad
BRYNNIt all still seems like a dream to me.Waking up to meet another unfamiliar ceiling and sleeping in a different bed made me realize that I wasn’t back at the Goldcrest pack anymore.It all still felt surreal, but I couldn’t help wondering about Macy and getting worried for her. I haven’t been back, and she would be worried out of her mind.And from all I’ve learned, it seemed I was a part of these people's lives; from Marcel to Alyssa to Killian, they all wanted me here. But could I see that as the truth?I couldn’t help but wonder if I should keep on letting my heart go so much, but how could I stop?Especially in the moment of meeting Killian back in the kitchen, the intensity of us being in that space alone together caused a tension that made my heart beat so loud.I wondered if he could hear how much my mind was going on overdrive from how much he was affecting me. I hated that my heart and mind were being confused by this.The way I was stunned when he placed my finger in h
“Mama?”Kieran’s voice rang through Brynn's dark, clouded mind as she turned back to look at her son, who was tugging on her skirt, his round eyes worried.“Mama, who was that? She didn’t seem nice like Macy or Alyssa,” he says, and Brynn bends to pick him up.For one, Kieran's intuition had always been strong, even though he was still a child. He hardly got comfortable with people, and Talia was a clear example that she wasn’t good news."I'm back!” Alyssa's voice rang through the garden as she came back with a towel, but she paused when she saw Brynn's face crestfallen, and it made her face form a frown. "What happened here?”"A mean lady came, Kieran says to Alyssa, and her face gets angry. “Was it, Talia?” She asked Brynn, but Burn just smiled and beckoned her not to worry."You look like you want to be alone for a while. You can take him off your hand to bathe him; can I do that?” She asked Brynn, knowing she needed permission.That made Brynn respect her even more; she wasn’t pu
Killian kissed her.He kissed her like he was a hungry man who hadn’t tasted anything and had been starved for years, and this was his first and most delicious meal he’d ever had, and it was Brynn.He stopped his body from trembling as he grabbed onto her hair and pushed her against him as he nodded her lips open with his tongue, but the moment that Brynn felt that the kiss was getting too heated, she backed away from it.Pushing away from his chest and leaving Killian confused and searching her gaze to see if she was scared of him or if he’d messed it up,But she wasn’t angry with him, but with herself, and how easily she had given in to him just like that—fuck, he just met this man not too long ago."I'm sorry, but this feels too soon. I need to think,” she mutters before she backs away and runs from him, leaving Killian alone and all high and dry in the middle of the empty garden.Just one moment felt like he was on cloud nine, and now it feels so different and weird. He wondered w
***Eight months laterBrynn was panicking. Not only was she preparing for Killian's birthday, but she was also having a panic attack about what to do for him.She couldn't believe that his birthday was only two days away. She had tried to ask Alyssa a few questions, but poor Alyssa could hardly find time to sleep since her daughter's birth.So she couldn't really ask her for advice. She was free to go wherever she wanted, but she had a feeling Killian might not be impressed by anything she bought.He's been busy at the office lately, and she knew he needed to destress. Yes, she was mated to him and the Luna of the Goldcrest, but rightfully, it did belong to Killian, and she gave him the green light to choose who was more suited for the role of leader.Killian had done so much for her over the past year, and she wanted to repay him. "Hey," Alyssa called, as she entered the kitchen. Her eyes looked tired as she cradled her sleeping daughter, Avery, on her chest."Hey..." Brynn says in
The explosion shook the whole room.As Damon immediately realized that this was a trap, Talia must have set him up from the beginning: “No, no, no!” He growled.“It’s over, Damon'' she says to Damon, who grabs her hand; it’s ain’t over till I say so!” He says she is tugging roughly on her hands."Protect me!” He says this to his betas as he escapes, pulling Brynn to a secret door that opens up to an abandoned field where there is a helicopter.“I’m not going with you!” Brynn fought back, hooting Damon, who didn’t budge."No, we are going together; I won’t let Killian have you; you won't let him win, '' he says, pulling her close to the helicopter.There was a loud bang that followed from the secret door that fell, destroyed by Killian powers.“Brynn!” Killian's voice raises in a roar as Brynn stops. Relief fills her system the moment she hears her mate's voice.“Killian!” She shouts, hoping her voice is loud enough to head against the loud chopper's wings, “Killian here!” She shouts a
"We are getting married," Damon says.Brynn knew he was a psychopath, but she never realized he stooped to his level. But what did she expect? He was a power-hungry, thieving scoundrel who coveted her fortune."I won't do that; you're crazy; you're mad, man," Brynn says to Damon, who chuckles."I know I can't coerce you since Killian has done a number on you; that bastard has poisoned your mind to turn against me, and I'll make you see the truth soon enough. But I know how to make you do my bidding, darling," he snarls.He stands up, tugging Brynn roughly out of the chair by her arm, her silver cuff still in place as he escorts her out of the room. The hallways were no different.It was dark and gloomy, with wet, cold ground. Brynn couldn't believe that he had taken so many girls from the pack, selling them and using her to prevent some of them from understanding their fate before Damon had killed them.He was a monster. No, he is a monster."Let me go!" Brynn struggled, but Damon did
The sky was darkened by heavy clouds as rain pelted down on the silver roof of the secret warehouse in the middle of nowhere.With the guards on high alert, they were protecting something precious - the hero and Luna of the Goldcrest Pack, who had been unconscious for some time.Brynn was left in a dark room, only lit by a dying bulb. The cold room caused an uncomfortable shiver to run through her unconscious body as she stirred awake.She opened her eyes, slowly adjusting to the light. Her head throbbed and her neck still stung from the injection she had been forcefully given.She managed to maneuver herself into a seated position despite having her hands tied in front of her. The moment Brynn had a faint recollection of what had happened, her body went into full panic mode."Where am I?" she asked, hearing voices on the other side of the door. It reminded her of what had happened earlier and made her wonder how she was going to handle it.She tugged and struggled, but the cuffs only
Killian.I hear voices all around me and feel a throbbing pain. I try to open my eyes, adjusting to the intense sunlight that pours in.There was a cacophony of shouts and panic as I opened my eyes to see Rex, his face filled with relief. I could also see the bandaged patches on his arms; he had been shot, and I'm sure they used the same darts on him as well. "He's awake!" Her shouts prompt my men to enter.I felt sore and had a throbbing sensation in my head that wouldn't go away. I raised my hand to touch my head and felt something thick and rough - a bandage.I felt a touch on my hand. I exclaimed as I looked up and noticed a needle embedded in my flesh, with an IV drip attached to it. "What the fuck?" I muttered."Sir, you need to calm down; you're wounded," Rex says, but I don't listen to him.I closed my eyes, immediately recalling why I was on this bed, and the image of Brynn came to mind. "Brynn!" I roared, pulling the needle out of my arm.Not caring about the blood splatter,
Meanwhile, Brynn's and Killian's were back at the hotel. Brynn had woken up from her fainting spell and remembered her past memories. The last thing she recalled"I think I saw Damon," Brynn says to Killian, who is stunned into silence. She feels her stomach churn in worry as she rushes to the bathroom.Rushing towards the cold ceramic toilet and vomiting into it, Killian followed her into the bathroom. His face filled with concern as he watched her flush the toilet and use a toothbrush to clean her mouth."Are you sure?""It felt like a hallucination, but I swear it was real. He was looking at me, and I couldn't say anything. I doubt Talia hadn't seen him.""That fucking bastard." Killian muttered as he hurried into the room, grabbing his phone and dialing home. It picked up after a few rings."Hello?" "I need updates about the...what?" Killian asked, panic filling his system. "What do you mean, an attack?" he said over the phone.As Brynn paused, she quickly changed out of her cloth
Talia watched, stunned and confused, as Brynn dropped to the floor. She was unsure why Brynn had fainted. One minute they were arguing, and the next minute Brynn lost consciousness.Everyone was looking at her as if she were the perpetrator, and she did it, Brynn. She would have loved to do this, but she didn't even have the chance. Now, she was being looked at like a villain. What shattered her confidence was the moment Killian arrived, and with a dark look in his eyes, she could sense that he no longer had any faith in her."Killian, I didn't do it; let me explain."" But Killian didn't want to hear or listen. The crowd grew in panic as everyone moved away.Talia was so lost in her thoughts that she didn't notice a stranger pulling her out of the circle of onlookers. However, when she felt a strong and painful tug on her hand, she snapped back to reality. The stranger guided her through a dimly lit hallway."What the hell?" Who are you? "Let me go!" she shouts, flailing her arms and
“Let go!” Talia shouted at Brynn, whose eyes were cold and angry, and she glared a wolf gold that brought shivers around people’s spines.But Brynn knew better than to start a fight here; she hated this night; she wanted everything to be perfect for Killian, but now it’s all destroyed.She lets go of Talia, having had enough of her shenanigans; she just wants to go to her alpha. "I'm done with this; you’re not worth it,” she whispers to Talia, who scoffs in disbelief as Brynn leaves the party hall.She holds her gown higher so it won’t slow her down as he leaves the hall, but what she doesn’t know is that Talia is right behind her. Talia wasn’t backing down without a fight.“ wait! You think you can leave after insulting and embarrassing me?” She calls Brynn, who didn't do much in turn.But Talia wanted to still talk to her: “Look, I only want you to leave Killian; do you know how much hurt you’ve caused him these past few years after he thought you were dead?”"I'm not in here now; I
Talia had made it a mission to be at Killian's party; she wasn’t going to back down that easily, nor was she going to let Brynn win.She had been anxious for days on end already because of Damon's calls, part of her fear that he might even be brazen enough to show up at this party. He was a man and dangerous.She decided not to dwell on it too much; she wanted to be the belle of the ball at the party, so she called the best designer she could get with the most expensive jewelry. She was going to outshine everyone and get Killian to notice her.She went to the party, and the whole room began whispering the moment she came in. She drew a lot of attention to herself, most of it from the rumors spreading after the video.Talia tried her best to look affected by it, but it wasn’t long till the town's biggest swoons gathered around her table, and she knew they wanted to gossip.“Talia dear!” One of them called Talia, who tried to force a smile on her face. She hated mixing with them, but sh