All Chapters of Second Chance Revenge : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Laura POVI Can't stop the thoughts that flood my mind. My brain reacts to Maxwell’s actions by seizing up like muscle memory. Right now, there isn’t a single thought without a filter.I gasp for a breath as I reach my room, sheltering inside for some privacy, but I’m not alone with the loudness inside my head.One hand is pressed firmly against my chest, and the other grips my hair. I groan in agony, desperate for these voices and impulses to leave me alone and spare me some peace.My head whips towards the door, and I lurch forward to lock it. I shove my back against the wood and slowly sink to the floor, sobbing into my hands. As soon as my legs hit the ground, I crumble into a hyper-sensitive state.I tighten my hands into fists so intensely that my fingernails dig into my palms. My eyes shut as I try to control my breathing, but I can’t seem to distract myself. Everything is so loud, and I cannot push it out.There is an ache between my brows, growing over my eyes and into the b

Maxwell POVThe second I knew Laura was hurting herself, I abandoned my meeting with the district Alphas and raced home as fast as possible. Despite her unskilled attempt to try and block me out, I could still feel every inch of her physical pain.I roar at Ava through our mindlink to check on Laura before it’s too late. I won’t get home in time, but at least she will be there with the pack doctors on standby. The journey back to the house is silent and agonizing. By the time I cross our territory borders and run to the front door, I’m up the stairs quicker than I can blink.My hand presses to Laura’s door, and I find my sister sitting beside her on the bed with Gemma to her left. She’s lying on her front, and my eyes roam her bare back. It’s clear of broken skin, but it remains red and blotchy.“Is she okay?” I whisper as my eyes flick to her face.She looks peaceful, but I can’t help but feel she’s content being asleep. It makes my chest compress to the point my lungs can’t even t

Laura POVStroke warm sunlight hits my face as I slowly stir from my sleep. My hands lift to rub my eyes, and I slump back into the pillows. I feel somewhat better than yesterday. My body still feels psychologically and physically exhausted, but after my conversation with Maxwell, things felt more doable.Most hugs say nothing at all, but hugs from Maxwell say a million different things. They might be silent, but I can hear them. Even if the last thing I wanted to do was give into the bond, I couldn’t fuse my calmness, especially when it.I swipe the sheets from my body and stand on achy legs. My arms lift above my head, and I stretch out to my maximum capacity. I glance down at my bedside table to find a note with a few words scribbled down.Never forget how strong you are Max.I blink at the paper and take it in my hands. A small zap rushes down my spine when I pick it up, like an electrical current that tightens our bond.My hands press the small note to my chest, and I take a d

Maxwell POVA knock at my office door stirs me from the messy paperwork on my desk. I glance up and stare at the wooden panel. “Come in,” I shout.The door cracks open, and I find Sam stepping inside. “You wanted to see me, Alpha?”My eyes narrow on him and the way he walks in so casually as if he hasn’t been trash-talking his future Luna like she’s nothing. I try to keep my face calm, but studying his ignorant stance has my wolf stirring inside me.“Close the door,” I command and stand.Sam turns and shuts the door. I step around my desk to take slow strides towards him, tucking my hands behind my back as he follows my every move. “Do you have any idea why I’ve called you here, Sam?”“Uhhh…I wasn’t doing well in training?”My lip quirks at him. “Well, I’m relieved one of us finally said it, but no. I haven’t called you here because of your lame attempts during training.”Sam didn’t seem pleased by my brash response, but I wasn’t happy with him either when he made Laura feel less tha

Maxwell POVLaura’s mouth falls open in shock. “Because of me?”“Yeah, because of you.”“But you can’t shift into that form?”“No.”We inch closer into our territory, where Kayden has my wolves running at lightning speed. They’re playing one of our favorite training games that involves a lot of defense and ample amounts of competition.I help Laura up onto one of the boulders so she has a better advantage point. She immediately drops her hands into her lap and glances around at the wolves as they pass. “So, how do you get your wolf back?” she asks curiously.“I don’t know,” I admit. “I feel the closest to him when I’m around you.”She blinks in surprise. “When specifically?”“When I held you. I felt incredibly close to him, then.”Laura’s eyes roam my face, and I take in her pure beauty. I adore the way her natural complexion has been restored with a healthy glow and how her eyes seem brighter than when I first met her, like life is blossoming. Even when she smiles, I find myself