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CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: Another Attempt
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My phone rings and when I see Yvanna’s caller ID flashing on the screen, I don’t pick it up and just stare at it until the ringing stops. However, the phone rings again after a few seconds and knowing that Yvanna won’t stop calling me, I force myself to answer.Yvanna's voice is cool, collected, masking whatever lies beneath. -["Anastasia, I'd like to have a little chat about the wedding plans. Meet me at Hugh's parents' mansion in half an hour."]-I purse my lips, trying not to draw a stiff breath.Out of all the places, why there? Can we meet somewhere else? My mind races with a million excuses, a million reasons to avoid facing Hugh and his parents. But then the thought of appearing weak, of allowing them, especially Yvanna, to see me falter, steels my resolve."I'll be there," I reply, trying my best to not sound hesitant.After the call, I pace back and forth in the living area, my heart pounding like a frantic drumbeat. Once my heart calms down a little, I take a shower and s
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I watch with wide eyes as the apprehension continues to crackle in the air between Hugh and Dwight, like sparks ready to ignite into a wildfire. I feel a bile rise in my throat, a scream clawing at the back of my mind, desperate to do something. But fear, cold and paralyzing, holds me in its suffocating grip.Hugh's smirk twists into a cruel grin as he delivers his cutting words, each syllable laced with venom. "No matter how much you try to pretend or to think otherwise, you know the truth. You know who Anastasia is in love with. It's not you and never will be. She’s just with you because of… you know what. You'll always be a second choice, a spare."Dwight's expression darkens, a storm brewing behind his eyes. It’s obvious that Hugh's words have struck their mark. Dwight lets go of my wrist, and without a warning, fur sprouts from his skin, muscles rippling and contorting as he shifts into his wolf form, a huge black wolf. The growl that emanates from him is guttural and menacing,
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I can’t run fast enough to hide, not with my injuries slowing me down. Besides, hiding may force them to investigate who’s eavesdropping on them, and I don’t want anyone innocent to be blamed for my actions. I need another plan, a way to outsmart them and to not be suspected. I hiss in pain as I kneel down on the cold tiled floor, alert to any sound or movement. Every soft thud on the room’s carpet amplifies, echoing like thunder in my ears. My fingers tremble in pain and anxiety as I carefully gather the shattered remnants of the Chinese vase. Then, as if on cue, the door in front me creaks open. I hold my breath, my muscles tensing as figures emerge into the hallway. The first to step through is Dwight, his imposing figure casting a long shadow across the floor. “Dwight! Thank goodness, you’re here,” I say, pretending to be surprised and relieved. “I thought I was brought to somewhere where I can’t find anyone I know.” Dwight’s eyebrows flick as his eyes land on me. He quickly
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I push Dwight away with the little strength I have, breaking his kiss. My heart races in my chest as I quickly and fearfully glance at Hugh, searching desperately for his reaction. Luckily, relief knocks down my fear when I find Hugh looking surprisingly calm, his gaze steady on me. I swallow hard, my eyes flickering between the two men, uncertain of what will come next. Without shifting his gaze from me, Hugh addresses Dwight in a firm tone. "I'm pretty sure you already had your chance talking to Anastasia. I want some private time alone with her too." Dwight, standing up from the bed, wears a smirk that only thickens the tension in the air. "You're in my mom's house, so I have more right to make the rules than you do." “Your mom’s house is in the pack’s village where I have more right to rule than you do,” Hugh replies, his voice still dangerously calm, his gaze still fixated on me. “Guys, please… not again,” I beg, trying to pacify the tension. But just before the tempers st
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The sun hangs low in the sky, casting a pale glow over the secluded road where Hugh's car is parked. Inside, the air is thick with the heat of passion as me and Hugh, breathless and entangled, finally separate from each other's n.aked embrace in the backseat. "That was... amazing," Hugh breathes, a lazy grin spreading across his face as he leans back against the plush upholstery. I reply, while shifting my body to lessen the stinging of my wounds, "Yes it was. Making love in your car has its own thrill, doesn't it?" Hugh chuckles, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "Absolutely. And the best part is, nobody catches us in the act." We both share a knowing look before slipping into our clothes and returning to our respective seats. As Hugh starts the engine, a weighty silence settles between us only punctuated by our breaths. "Anastasia," Hugh begins tentatively, his eyes fixed on the road ahead, "Now that we made love again, are you now changing your mind about me marryin
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The night stretches endlessly, restless thoughts weaving through my mind like an unyielding storm. Sleep eludes me as I grapple with the weight of the impending tragedy. Evelyn's plan to eliminate Hugh and his son on the day of the wedding is inconceivable! I thought such things can only happen in TV series and movies… I pause, toss and turn, realizing that I’m inside a novel, so these things are not impossible. What can I do to stop Evelyn… and Dwight too? How can I prevent the bloodshed without being caught by them? As the first tendrils of dawn paint the sky in hues of pink and gold, I find my thoughts still gnawing at me like a relentless predator stalking its prey, leaving me weary and hollow.A sharp rap on the door shatters the fragile peace of the morning, pulling me from my restless reverie. With a heavy sigh, I rise from the bed, my limbs heavy, not due to my wounds, but due to exhaustion, and make my way to the door.Upon opening it, I’m greeted by the sight of the Omega
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I push Hugh away, my heart pounding against the walls of my chest. With trembling hands, I reach for the door handle and turn it slowly. As the door creaks open, a sliver of relief washes over me as I catch sight of Risa standing outside… all by herself. "I'm sorry for returning back so quickly," Risa says. "But Miss Yvanna is already in the waiting area, looking for Mr. Hugh." Does Yvanna suspect anything? Does she know that Hugh is with me? Suppressing the urge to voice my concerns, I force a tight-lipped smile and nod at Risa. With a swift motion, I swing the door open wider and gesture for Hugh to step out. Hugh leaves and I catch a glimpse of a teasing smirk on his face. As the door closes behind us with a soft click, I let out a shaky breath, my hands still trembling as I reach for the buttons of the wedding gown. With Risa's gentle assistance, I begin to peel away the cool fabric off my skin. Now in my own clothes, I head back to the waiting area then settle beside Dwight
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