Alpha Edward's POV The look in Matthew's eyes tells me he has found out about the spies I placed on him, and I wasn’t surprised. Matthew was smart, so I was sure he would find out soon enough. “Alpha Edward, I demand an answer from you,” Matthew urged, his temper threatening to flare up. “Not here. Let’s talk in my study,” I said and made my way out of the game room while he followed me. Once in my study, I walked over to the bar, took out a bottle of wine, and poured it into a glass before taking a sip. “Why?” I threw the question at Matthew as I sat on my desk. His gaze furrowed, and he took a step closer to me. “I should be the one asking you why. Why did you send spies on me?” he sounded angry, which annoyed me even more. He was the one at fault, yet he was acting this way. “Why are you cheating on Amanda, Matthew?” I asked in a low tone, trying my best to control the bubbling emotions inside me. “It's none of your business,” he snapped at me with no sign of remorse, and t
Amanda's POV“You are lying to me, Amanda,” he grunted, seemingly annoyed by my words.“Lying to you?” I asked with uneasiness. Does it mean he has noticed that Matthew doesn’t sleep in the mansion, let alone share the same room with me?“Yes, let me in first,” he demanded.I wanted to deny him entry, but the look on his face showed that he wouldn’t be taking no for an answer. Left with no other choice, I stepped away and watched him enter the room. I closed the door and leaned against it. He turned, and we held each other's gaze for a moment before he looked away, then back at me.“Why didn’t you tell me?” His question got me confused, and I furrowed my brow. “Tell you what?” I asked, puzzled.“That you and Matthew aren’t together; you guys are just co-parenting,” he grunted, and I swallowed hard. How did he come up with such a conclusion?“I know that he doesn’t want you as his mate; you don’t have to hide it,” he added, and I swallowed nervously. At least he is still unaware that I
Amanda's POV A cold chill ran down my spine, and for a moment, Beta Matthew and I remained silent as we pondered our different thoughts. I knew this day would come. Every moment of my life, I dreaded this day, and now that it has arrived, I know I have already decided about it. “Don’t worry, Amanda. I will talk to her…” “For how long?” I said and looked at Beta Matthew, who had a worried look etched on his face. “How long will you decide to keep her secret? She is a woman and would love to have your attention in public. How long will you hide her?” I said while Beta Matthew sighed and ran a hand through his hair. “I’m just so confused,” he muttered, and I stared at him with a weak smile. He seemed so worried about me; it was evident in him. But I think it is time I stop thinking about myself and think about the man who has helped me over the years. “You will have to announce her,” I said, and Beta Matthew stared at me like I was insane. “Then what do we tell Alpha Edward? He
Amanda's POVFor a moment, I moved my gaze across everyone. My eyes met with Alpha Edward’s, and I could see the relieved look on his face. It was obvious the presence of Elisa's mother was a relief to him, but it wasn’t for me. I knew I was in big trouble. Confused and panicked, I looked in Beta Matthew's direction, and just like me, he wasn’t in a good mood. He looked worried and confused. “You have been hiding for years,” Alpha Edward spoke as he walked closer to Elisa’s mother. He stood just an inch away from her, his anger burning in his eyes as he stared at her. “First, you are going to tell me how you made my wolf think your daughter Elisa is my mate, and secondly, you are going to tell me the name of the lady who saved me, and you will do it now!” he demanded, while my stepmother scoffed bitterly, glancing my way. Our eyes met, and she glared at me with hate and disgust. The hatred in her eyes was so consuming that I wondered what I had ever done to make her hate me this much
Alpha Edward's POVI couldn’t believe my ears. My eyes widened as I stared at Matthew, waiting for him to joke and tell me all this was a prank, or he was just pulling my leg. But the look on his face showed that he wasn’t joking. He was damn serious about it.“Are you kidding me?” I asked in disbelief.“No, Alpha Edward, I am not,” Matthew responded, and my heart pounded in my chest. My hands suddenly became sweaty, and I looked at Amanda, who had a blank look on her face. Our eyes met, but she swallowed nervously and looked away. I couldn’t believe what he was saying. How could he say he hadn't had sex with Amanda, and she wasn’t his mate? Then, if that is true, that means… my eyes widened as realization hit me.“Liam? Who is the father of Liam?” I asked with uneasiness.“You are the father,” Elisa’s mother responded, and I looked her way. She scoffed and raised a brow at me. “You are so dumb and blind, Alpha Edward,” she mocked, and I stood there numb and dumbfounded.“I think I sh
Her words hit me like a punch to the gut, and I staggered back, the weight of her accusations pressing down on me. The memories of every hurtful word, every act of cruelty I had inflicted on her came rushing back. I wanted to protest, to argue that I hadn’t known, that I had been deceived too, but the truth was, nothing could excuse the pain I had caused her. “Amanda, I—” I began, but she cut me off, her eyes flashing with anger and hurt. “Do you know what it's like to live in constant fear, Alpha Edward? To wake up every day wondering what fresh hell awaits you? You took everything from me: my dignity, my peace, my hope. And now, you expect me to just forgive and forget because you were also a victim of deceit?” Her voice cracked, but she held herself with a strength that made me realize just how much I had underestimated her. “I don’t regret lying to you, and for the mate bond, I don’t want to be your mate. I’d rather be wolfless than bear your mark and be your mate!” she yelle
Amanda's POV I stormed into my room and began pacing around. My mind was messed up, and it felt like my brain was about to explode. All the revelations replayed in my head. The thought of being stolen by my aunt and realizing that a woman who has loved me all my life and whom I have considered a mother was actually not my biological mother was a hard pill to swallow. But I knew this might be the truth. This explains why I felt so connected to Beta Matthew, why his arms felt so familiar, and why he was not sexually attracted to me. This explains everything! A heavy sigh left my lips as I remembered the day I wanted to give my body to him. Shit! That would have been an abomination, but thank Goddess, he rejected me. The thought of being Beta Matthew's younger sister was overwhelming, and I didn’t know how to take it. My thoughts drifted to the death of my mother and my stepmother's confession about how she sent men to kill my mother. The revelation proves that Alpha Edward was tel
Alpha Edward's POV Storming into my room, I walked over to the bar, took out a bottle of dry gin from the shelf, and poured myself a generous amount. The burn of the alcohol as it went down my throat was a welcome distraction from the turmoil inside me. My hands trembled as I clutched the glass, my mind racing with a storm of emotions. How did it come to this? The question echoed in my mind. I had lost so much—my mate, my son's childhood, the trust of my best friend. And all because of the rage and deception that had blinded me. My reflection in the mirror behind the bar looked haunted, a man broken by his choices. The memory of Amanda’s words pierced me again. She had every right to hate me. I had been a monster, driven by pain and a misguided sense of justice. But underneath it all, I was still a father. Liam was my son, and I won't let go of him, not now that I knew the truth. I drained the glass and poured another, trying to drown my guilt and sorrow. But no amount of alcohol c
“Are you nervous?” Liam, who was standing beside his father, asked as he noticed how anxious he seemed. Alpha Edward let out a soft chuckle and nodded. “A little nervous, yeah,” he admitted, and Liam gave his hand a gentle squeeze. “You shouldn’t be. Mommy is on her way.” Liam offered his father a comforting smile, and suddenly the music began playing, prompting everyone to stand. Looking ahead, Alpha Edward's breath hitched as he saw the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, dressed in a white wedding gown, being led toward him by her father. “Mine!” His wolf howled possessively and happily, causing tears to glisten in Alpha Edward's eyes. “You are so beautiful,” Alpha Edward whispered to Amanda through the mind link. She responded with a smile. “You look handsome and hot,” she whispered back, their gazes locked. They continued holding each other's gaze until Amanda was handed over to him by her father, her eyes filled with tears. It was a great joy to be marrying the m
Alpha Edward was about to leave his room for lunch when he heard a knock on the door. Before he could ask who it was, the door swung open, and Levi, his cousin, stepped inside. “What do you want? Haven’t you done enough?” Alpha Edward yelled, his anger surging at the sight of Levi. The mere presence of the man who had caused him so much grief made his blood boil. “Brother,” Levi called softly, his voice calm and unwavering despite the anger in Alpha Edward’s eyes. He knew his cousin was enraged, but he also knew Edward would never truly harm him; if he had wanted to, he would have done so long ago. “My things are downstairs. The driver is waiting for me, but I wanted to see you and apologize before I leave,” Levi pleaded, taking a tentative step closer to Alpha Edward. “I don’t need your apology, Levi. Just leave and never show your face to me again!” Alpha Edward grunted, turning away, his shoulders tense with unresolved anger. Suddenly, the door to the room opened again, an
Amanda’s POV “I’m so happy that you’re here. We didn’t have time to talk,” I said happily to my mother, who smiled and patted my shoulder. “I’m here now. Tell me what you want to know, my dear. I’ll be with you for the whole week,” she said, and my smile widened. It was a relief to have her here with me—very thoughtful of Alpha Edward to send for her. “I heard the case has been withdrawn, but don’t worry, I’ll deal with Killian in my own way,” my mother said, and I frowned. What could she possibly do to him? “Mother, what do you intend to do?” I asked curiously. She was silent for a moment before she smiled and tucked a strand of hair behind my ear. “Do you know about my abilities? Did Matthew tell you yet?” she asked, and I shook my head. I always knew there was something special about my mother—there was a fear in both Killian and Father’s eyes when she tried to attack Killian. “No, he hasn't told me,” I admitted, my curiosity piqued. “Maybe I should show you,” she sai
“I can’t wait anymore,” Amanda moaned between kisses before pulling away. Her hands trembled with desperation as she reached for his shirt, her fingers curling around his neck as she straddled his lap, her body flush against his. Edward’s hands gripped her hips instinctively, his touch firm and commanding, sending a rush of liquid heat pooling between her thighs.Without breaking eye contact, Amanda began undoing the buttons of his shirt with shaky fingers. Edward’s gaze never left hers, darkened with lust, his breath heavy and irregular as she bared his chest to her hungry eyes. His skin was hot beneath her touch, the hard muscles of his torso rippling with every breath he took.Her lips parted as she traced the contours of his chest, her fingers skimming down to his waistband, where she could feel the hard length of him straining against his pants. The desire to feel him, to have him inside her, was overwhelming, and she couldn’t stop the small, needy moan that escaped her lips.Edw
Amanda's POV It’s been two days since I came back from the hospital, and things have been just normal except for the constant urging of my wolf, wanting me to go have a talk with Alpha Edward. But I was stubborn; if anyone has to initiate a conversation, it has to be him, not me. A knock landed on my door, and when I asked the person in, I realized it was Liam holding a bouquet of flowers. “Momma, Dad said I should give you these,” Liam said, handing the bouquet of flowers to me, which I took with curiosity. “See you later.” Liam smiled widely at me before leaving. With a furrowed brow, I stared at the flowers before taking the note inside and reading it. “I saw these and thought of you.” A lump formed in my throat as I didn’t know how to react to the gesture. “Well, he is being romantic,” my wolf mumbled in my mind, but I rolled my eyes and inhaled the fascinating scent of the roses before dropping them on my bed. My thoughts went to Alpha Edward and why he had been avoiding
Alpha Edward's POV The sound of the car driving into the garage announced Amanda's arrival. I could feel the tension in my chest as I waited, knowing she would walk through those doors any moment now. After everything that had happened, this was my chance to show her how much she meant to me, even if I couldn’t fully express it in words. I had instructed the maids to decorate the mansion and Amanda's room in a way that would convey my feelings—something subtle yet meaningful. The foyer was adorned with fresh white roses, Amanda’s favorite, arranged in elegant vases that lined the entrance. The scent of the roses filled the air, creating a calming atmosphere. Soft candlelight flickered from various corners, casting a warm glow across the room. The maids had outdone themselves, hanging delicate white drapes from the ceiling that flowed down like a cascade of silk, giving the space an ethereal feel. As I heard the front door open, I stiffened. Her footsteps were soft but deliberate as
Amanda’s POVMy eyes widened at the scene before me. I couldn’t believe Matthew had just murdered Elisa's mother right in front of me. She was lying lifeless on the floor, blood gushing out of her head.Matthew looked my way, concern etched on his face. “Are you okay, sis?” he asked, and all I could do was stare at the lifeless body of Elisa's mom. Then, suddenly, a calm voice resounded in my mind.“Hello, Amanda, I’m your wolf.” The voice, which sounded like me, spoke, and my eyes widened. “My… wolf…”I stammered in shock. “Yes, Amanda, I have been here all this while. I was just subdued, but now I’m released. It's nice to finally talk to you,” she said, her voice so soothing.A tear fell down my cheek as I couldn’t believe it—I couldn’t believe I had my wolf.“Amanda, you’re crying?” Matthew said, noticing my tears. With tear-filled eyes, I looked up at Matthew, not knowing how to gather my words. “My… wolf. My wolf is released,” I announced to Matthew, who smiled and hugged me.“Ye
Alpha Edward's POV“What are you even saying, Edward?” Matthew frowned, clearly not agreeing with my idea.“You heard the doctor; she has just a few minutes left. We have to do something,” I murmured, fear and concern gripping me.“And you think giving up your life is the best solution? You think I’ll just stand by and watch you do that?” he spat with pain and anger. “Amanda is my sister, but you are my friend, my brother, and my Alpha, and I will not let you do this, never!” Matthew said in a tone of finality, his voice breaking with emotion.A tear dropped down my cheek at the complication of the situation. Amanda’s life was in danger, and we had little time to save her.“We have to return to the mansion,” Matthew said, causing me to raise a brow at him. “A guard just informed me through telepathy that the witch, Elisa’s mom, is screaming at the top of her voice that she can save Amanda,” Matthew revealed, causing my eyes to widen.“Alpha, we have to go back. Let’s go see her,” Matt
Alpha Edward’s POVA sudden pain struck my chest, causing me to exclaim, which caught Aunt’s attention. “Are you okay?” she asked worriedly as she moved closer to me, but I couldn’t respond. Instead, I closed my eyes as the pain continued to linger. “Should we send for a healer?” Aunt asked again, but I still didn’t respond. With my eyes closed, I thought of Amanda, and an uncomfortable, strange feeling hit me. “Edward, are you okay?” Aunt kept asking, but I didn’t respond until I heard heavy footsteps approaching the sitting room. When I opened my eyes, I saw some guards, looking worried. “Alpha, an accident has happened,” a guard announced, and my eyes widened. “Amanda!” My breath hitched in my chest. “The car got into an accident, Alpha. It’s serious, but they’ve been rushed to the hospital,” the guard added, and fear gripped me even more. “No, no, take me to the hospital,” I ordered, fear and panic consuming my entire being. The guards wheeled me out of the sitting room and