Damon - POVThe infirmary buzzed with activity as injured soldiers filled every corner, leaving the doctors with their hands full. I cradled an unconscious Stella in my arms, desperately urging a doctor to prioritise her over the soldiers. My anxiety made me pace back and forth. Julie and Dexter, visibly worn out and bandaged, stood nearby. From the emergency room, a painful moan echoed—the doctors and nurses were working frantically to save Stella. Every sound of her pain tightened the grip around my heart.“Stella is strong; she’ll get through this,” Julie reassured me. I nodded, though worry still gnawed at me. Dexter handed me a towel to cover my exposed body, which I wrapped around myself. Then, hearing another sharp cry from Stella, I couldn’t stand it any longer walked into the emergency room. The doctors and nurses didn’t stop me; they seemed to understand my need to be there. Stella was conscious but in tremendous pain, giving birth. I stayed close, gently brushing her arm, t
Stella – POVAfter feeding my little baby, she looked more relaxed and happy. I glanced up, sensing someone's presence in the hospital room. "Damon," I said as he gave me a small smile, rubbing the back of his head with his hand."How are you and the baby?" he asked. "Have you named her yet?""Not yet," I whispered. Seeing Damon speak kindly, rather than coldly like during our last conversation, filled the room with tension. I could feel it between us."Why not?""I'm confused about what to name her. I need some suggestions to finalise one." I didn’t tell him I was waiting for him so I could name our daughter in front of him."Tell me the names you like." I looked at my baby girl. During my time with Kellan, we had decided on a name together."Well, I'm not confused anymore. I know what to name her." Damon looked at me. "Olivia," I whispered. A warm smile spread across my face as I watched Olivia accept the name with a small clap."Beautiful name," Damon whispered, standing next to my
Stella–POVSitting in the chilly room after my husband Kellan’s funeral, I struggled to accept his untimely death from a car accident. The news had left me reeling, unable to accept the loss.“Stella,” my mom’s voice echoed, brimming with concern. She flicked on the bedroom light, revealing a room filled with memories of Kellan and me.“Let’s go home, sweetie. It might help you heal,” she whispered. I nodded, wiping my tears. Taking a deep breath, I left our apartment, with Dad handling my bags. Mom had packed for me, ever the pillar of support. Soon, we got in a car with a chauffeur to take us to the airport. A private jet awaited us to fly us from New York to Alaska.The draining journey intensified my yearning for my hometown, a stark contrast to the hollow vastness of our New York penthouse. Memories of Kellan enveloped me. Our dreams of starting a family, which we had hoped to realize this year, lay broken. With his startup now stable and him at the helm as CEO of Stella, the ins
Stella–POV"What did Julie mention to you, Mrs. Keller, before you parted ways? Did she say anything about going to the forest and why?" The officer inquired.I strained to remember what Julie might have shared with me. Lately, my focus has been elsewhere whenever Julie speaks to me. "I can't recall anything specific right now. I'm so sorry. This is just a challenging time for me," I admitted, sighing heavily."Officer, if you're finished with the questioning, my daughter has been under immense stress since her husband's passing away," Mom interjected. Sensing the gravity of the situation, the officer nodded sympathetically and took his leave. Once he was gone, Mom escorted me to my room. Alone with my thoughts, I pondered why Julie might have ventured into the forest."Hey, I heard about Julie," Dad said as he entered, startling me. "Sorry, Stella, I didn't mean to scare you.""It's strange, Dad. Why would Julie go to the forest?" I remarked, sighing heavily. The weight of worry and
Stella–POVI opened my eyes to a white ceiling overhead, accompanied by the steady beep of a machine nearby. To my right, Dad was asleep, and on my left, Mom was dozing with her head resting on the edge of my hospital bed.A throb of pain pulsed through my head. I blinked, trying to take in my surroundings more clearly. I noticed the IV line running from a bag into my vein. "Mom," I whispered. Slowly, she stirred, her eyes lighting up with relief and joy upon seeing me awake."Thank God you're awake," Mom exclaimed, gently hugging and kissing me."Wake up, Fenrir," she called softly to my dad. Startled, he quickly rose from his chair, approaching my bedside. He tenderly kissed my forehead and stroked my hair."You gave us quite a scare," he murmured, his voice heavy with relief. "I'll go get the doctor."The doctors came in, checking me over and asking about any pain. I mentioned not only my head but also my leg, which was bandaged."You're in good condition, but we'll observe you for
Stella - POVAfter several days, the memory continued to haunt me. The thought of seeing my deceased husband in the grocery store kept me awake at night. I hadn't mentioned the incident to either of my parents, choosing to wrestle with the shock privately. My health began to deteriorate, pushing me to see my doctor again. As I got into the car, I reassured my father that I could go independently, and he relented, having chauffeured me for so long."Good morning, doctor," I greeted him."Morning," he replied, his gaze focused on some reports. His brow furrowed with concern. "Ms. Stella, it's fortunate you're here. I have some news for you." I straightened up, awaiting his revelation. "You are three weeks pregnant."I blinked, trying to process this unexpected news. "What? Why wasn't I informed about my pregnancy when I had the accident? Is my baby alright?" I quizzed him."Your baby is fine. Your father instructed me not to disclose the pregnancy to you," Dr. Marshal began, his tone he
Stella – POV"Take a seat, my dear," Mom said, guiding me to a chair. My eyes were fixed on Dad."We took you in when your parents passed away, Stella. We couldn't have children, so we ensured you grew up surrounded by love. We love you as if you were our own," Dad said."Why didn't you tell me the truth about my parents? I need to know," I said, wiping tears."I was scared that if we told you the truth, you might never come to see us again," Mom replied. "Your parents were our neighbors and close friends; your mother was Lily. She was a sweet woman, a housewife. Your dad, Finn, worked as a police officer. They went to visit your grandma and left you with us. On their way back, they were in a car accident and didn't make it." I felt my heart clench with sorrow at her words. The truth weighed heavily in the air, and more tears streamed down my face. Taking a deep breath, I met the gaze of my adoptive parents."Why did you decide to kill my unborn?" I asked. "You both had no right.""We
Stella–POVThe man stood abruptly, locking eyes with me. "You must be Stella Keller," he drawled, his voice dripping with malice.I nodded hesitantly, taken aback by his sudden recognition. His smirk sent shivers down my spine, and a wave of fear washed over me as he closed the gap between us. "Many would like to see you dead, Stella. You carry a child that threatens our kind significantly," he said ominously.Panicking, I shot back, "Who are you? And how did you get into my room?" I scanned the room for an escape route. Before I could reach the doorknob, his hand whipped out, pinning me against the wall. I struggled, desperately trying to free myself."You should've died just like we killed your husband, Kellan. That Lycan bastard was nothing but trouble," he hissed. "We wolves have established dominance. But with you pregnant, things have become more... complicated." His sinister grin widened as his fangs elongated, nearing my vulnerable neck. Fear gripped me.Suddenly, a window sha
Stella – POVAfter feeding my little baby, she looked more relaxed and happy. I glanced up, sensing someone's presence in the hospital room. "Damon," I said as he gave me a small smile, rubbing the back of his head with his hand."How are you and the baby?" he asked. "Have you named her yet?""Not yet," I whispered. Seeing Damon speak kindly, rather than coldly like during our last conversation, filled the room with tension. I could feel it between us."Why not?""I'm confused about what to name her. I need some suggestions to finalise one." I didn’t tell him I was waiting for him so I could name our daughter in front of him."Tell me the names you like." I looked at my baby girl. During my time with Kellan, we had decided on a name together."Well, I'm not confused anymore. I know what to name her." Damon looked at me. "Olivia," I whispered. A warm smile spread across my face as I watched Olivia accept the name with a small clap."Beautiful name," Damon whispered, standing next to my
Damon - POVThe infirmary buzzed with activity as injured soldiers filled every corner, leaving the doctors with their hands full. I cradled an unconscious Stella in my arms, desperately urging a doctor to prioritise her over the soldiers. My anxiety made me pace back and forth. Julie and Dexter, visibly worn out and bandaged, stood nearby. From the emergency room, a painful moan echoed—the doctors and nurses were working frantically to save Stella. Every sound of her pain tightened the grip around my heart.“Stella is strong; she’ll get through this,” Julie reassured me. I nodded, though worry still gnawed at me. Dexter handed me a towel to cover my exposed body, which I wrapped around myself. Then, hearing another sharp cry from Stella, I couldn’t stand it any longer walked into the emergency room. The doctors and nurses didn’t stop me; they seemed to understand my need to be there. Stella was conscious but in tremendous pain, giving birth. I stayed close, gently brushing her arm, t
Stella–POVI aimed my power at Mia, striking her squarely. She staggered back from the impact, collapsing to the ground, unmoving. My legs wobbled, but I pushed myself to keep walking. Kayden and Damon shifted back to their human forms. Fully aware of Damon andKayden's naked frames. I couldn’t help but steal a quick glance at Damon. Shaking off my dirty thoughts, I focused back on the battle, blaming my raging hormones for the distraction.“Don’t approach her. Let me check,” Damon said, grabbing my wrist and stopping me in my tracks.Kayden and Damon walked ahead cautiously. Kayden kicked Mia to see if she was moving, but Damon didn’t like the way he treated her. Before Damon could say anything, I watched as they both transformed back into wolves. An explosion sent their half-shifted forms flying away from Mia, who stood back up. Her eyes were darker now, dark powers swirling around her like a violent storm.“Damn, I couldn’t kill her,” I whispered in terror. How could I stand agains
Stella – POVEric and his soldiers were fending off those sent to capture me. I hide behind a tree, knowing it’s only a matter of time before Mia finds me. It’s a brief respite after killing some of Mia’s soldiers, and I can see the shock in her eyes at my actions. Panting heavily, I feel a contraction in my belly, forcing me to take deep breaths and endure the pain. The child in my womb seems disturbed by my excessive use of power, which is undeniably draining.In the distance, I hear groans, grunts, and cries of battle. A feeling of unease washes over me as my skin crawls. Struggling to stand with the support of the tree bark, I glance around, trying not to stumble. Suddenly, I hear the snap of a twig behind me. Turning, I seeMia already directing her magic at me.Before I can react, I realize the magic is about to strike. In a blink, a figure’s hands grip my waist, pulling me out of the way. The magic hits the tree trunk and explodes, the impact blinding me momentarily. A low groa
Damon -POVI fought through the dense fog, my soldiers struggling against the relentless enemy. The Night Pack's resilience was unnerving; killing them was futile as they kept reviving. Our numbers dwindled, and poison coursed through my soldiers' veins, incapacitating us. The fog contained a slow-acting toxin that prevented us from shifting back to our lycan forms, forcing us into close combat."How am I going to get us out of this?" I muttered, dodging attacks as they came. Kellan, who had been missing, was still nowhere to be found. I grimaced as a punch landed out of nowhere, pain radiating through my body."You missed me, brother," Kellan's smug voice echoed as I stood, his smirk taunting me."Where have you been hiding, like a coward?" I spat blood, glaring at him. His smirk never wavered."Watching you suffer. Enjoying it," he chuckled. Kellan, my brother, once warm and understanding, now radiated hatred. Unlike me, he never sought power or titles, yet here he stood, consumed b
STELLA – POVFeeling exhausted, I glanced around and noticed the red paint splattered on the floor. Corpses of guards were strewn about, and the metallic scent in the air made my stomach churn. I walked further into the penthouse, but there was no sign of Mia. Frustration welled up inside me—I had planned to confront her, but she wasn't even here. I should have known she wouldn’t stay idle.As I walked back to the living room, the eerie energy returned. I took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and concentrated on my palm, visualizing the fire glow as Hilda had taught me to harness my power. A silhouette appeared. I aimed my magic at it and took cover. When I peeked, I realized it was Julie, Dexter, and Eric—who was now writhing in pain from my attack.“Oh God, what happened here?” Julie frowned and grimaced.“Who attacked Eric with magic?” Dexter looked around, confused, as the guards and soldiers took cautious steps.“Guys, I’m here,” I said, revealing myself. “I’m sorry, I didn’t see y
Stella – POVAfter feeding my little baby, she looked more relaxed and happy. I glanced up, sensing someone's presence in the hospital room. "Damon," I said as he gave me a small smile, rubbing the back of his head with his hand."How are you and the baby?" he asked. "Have you named her yet?""Not yet," I whispered. Seeing Damon speak kindly, rather than coldly like during our last conversation, filled the room with tension. I could feel it between us."Why not?""I'm confused about what to name her. I need some suggestions to finalise one." I didn’t tell him I was waiting for him so I could name our daughter in front of him."Tell me the names you like." I looked at my baby girl. During my time with Kellan, we had decided on a name together."Well, I'm not confused anymore. I know what to name her." Damon looked at me. "Olivia," I whispered. A warm smile spread across my face as I watched Olivia accept the name with a small clap."Beautiful name," Damon whispered, standing next to my
Damon - POVThe infirmary buzzed with activity as injured soldiers filled every corner, leaving the doctors with their hands full. I cradled an unconscious Stella in my arms, desperately urging a doctor to prioritise her over the soldiers. My anxiety made me pace back and forth. Julie and Dexter, visibly worn out and bandaged, stood nearby. From the emergency room, a painful moan echoed—the doctors and nurses were working frantically to save Stella. Every sound of her pain tightened the grip around my heart.“Stella is strong; she’ll get through this,” Julie reassured me. I nodded, though worry still gnawed at me. Dexter handed me a towel to cover my exposed body, which I wrapped around myself. Then, hearing another sharp cry from Stella, I couldn’t stand it any longer walked into the emergency room. The doctors and nurses didn’t stop me; they seemed to understand my need to be there. Stella was conscious but in tremendous pain, giving birth. I stayed close, gently brushing her arm, t
Stella – POVI aimed my power at Mia, striking her squarely. She staggered back from the impact, collapsing to the ground, unmoving. My legs wobbled, but I pushed myself to keep walking. Kayden and Damon shifted back to their human forms. Fully aware of Damon and Kayden's naked frames, I couldn’t help but steal a quick glance at Damon. Shaking off my dirty thoughts, I focused back on the battle, blaming my raging hormones for the distraction.“Don’t approach her. Let me check,” Damon said, grabbing my wrist and stopping me in my tracks.Kayden and Damon walked ahead cautiously. Kayden kicked Mia to see if she was moving, but Damon didn’t like the way he treated her. Before Damon could say anything, I watched as they both transformed back into wolves. An explosion sent their half-shifted forms flying away from Mia, who stood back up. Her eyes were darker now, dark powers swirling around her like a violent storm.“Damn, I couldn’t kill her,” I whispered in terror. How could I stand agai