All Chapters of FANGS AND ROSES: Chapter 191 - Chapter 200

Home Sweet HomeHayley's POVThe New York skyline loomed in the distance, before the jet touched ground, finally arriving in New York, we were all feeling weary. The limo awaited us in the airport driveway and we all filed in. In less than thirty minutes, we pulled up to the mansion, the tires crunching on the gravel driveway. I stared out the window, my eyes heavy with more exhaustion now. The lush greenery surrounding Roman's estate greeted us. As beautiful as it was, I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in my stomach during the vacation.Roman squeezed my hand gently. "We're home," he murmured, his voice a mixture of relief and tension.I nodded, mustering a weak smile. Home. It still felt strange to call this place home, but I supposed it was now.As we stepped out of the limo, the front door swung open, and I saw my San Francisco parents rushing out to greet us. Their familiar faces, etched with concern and relief, brought a lump to my throat."Oh, sweetie!"

The Foreboarding News Hayley's POVAs I prepared to unload the foreboarding news, I couldn't help but wonder how they would react. Would they be scared? Angry? Would they regret coming here, being pulled into this dangerous world of werewolves and power struggles?I took a deep breath, my hands clasped tightly in my lap to stop them from shaking. The weight of everything we'd been through pressed down on me, making it hard to find the right words. But as I looked at my parents' concerned faces, I knew I had no choice."Mom, Dad," I began, my voice barely above a whisper, "there's something you need to know about the wedding we just attended. There was ... a sinister reason why we went to that wedding."Dad leaned forward, his brow furrowed. "What do you mean, honey?" I asked them.I glanced at Roman, drawing strength from his steady presence beside me. "We went to that wedding because we thought we'd find the man who kidnapped you both. Remember Melissa? The woman he used you as l

Whispers of DangerHayley's POV The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the balcony as I sank into the plush sofa, my eyes wandering over the lush garden below. It was a day before our visit to my father's mansion, and my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. The garden below was alive with the soft murmur of voices. My parents – the ones who raised me in San Francisco – were strolling among the flower beds, their laughter drifting up to me on the warm breeze. I closed my eyes, letting the peaceful moment wash over me, knowing it might be the last one I'd have for a while. I was trying to savor this moment of peace before the storm that was surely coming.The sound of approaching footsteps made me open my eyes. Then the soft click of the balcony door opening made me turn. Viola and Bree appeared in the doorway, with concern written on their faces. I managed a weak smile as they settled into the sofa beside me."Hayley, sweetheart," Viola began, her voice gentle. "

Visiting Home Again Hayley's POV After leaving my room, I decided to give my babies a final goodbye before leaving. So I walked back to the nursery and pushed open the door, peering at Dora who was cooing the babies. The sight warmed my heart, so I crossed the room, scooping Aurora into my arms and pressing a kiss to her downy head. "Hey there, my little princess," I murmured. "I see you like Dora already. I assure you you'll love your grandparents, too. Because Grandpa has a lot of stories to tell you while Mama is away." I cooed her and she smiled at me. Orion, sensing he was being left out, let out a demanding cry from his crib. I couldn't help but chuckle as I set Aurora down and picked him up. "And you, my little troublemaker. Try not to give everyone too hard a time while I'm gone, alright? I will be back soon." I cooed him too. As I held my babies, breathing in their sweet, milky scent, I felt my resolve strengthen. This - this was why we were doing all this. To

A Facade of FamilyHayley's POV The sound of cutleries on china plates filled the air as we began our meal around the grand dining table. The tension in the room was radiating, like a tightly coiled spring ready to snap at any moment. My stomach churned with a mixture of anxiety and guilt and I found myself pushing the food around my plate, wishing the lunch to finish in peace.Stephan cleared his throat, his voice cutting through the awkward silence. "Everyone, I'd like to introduce my friend, Clark. He'll be serving as my best man for the wedding." He informed us.I looked up, meeting Clark's gaze. His eyes were sharp, calculating, and I felt a chill run down my spine as he smiled at me."It's a pleasure to have you join us, Clark. Here with us is Katherine, Scarlet's elder sister and her husband, Roman." my father said, his tone warm but his eyes watchful.Clark's gaze swept over the table, lingering a moment too long on me before moving on. "And it's an honor to be here," he sa