Chapter: Chapter 80Sophia's POV "That's the problem," the doctor said, putting away her flashlight. "You've been pushing yourself too hard. Working long hours, not eating properly, not getting enough rest. Your body finally gave out."She pulled up a chair and sat down, her expression turning more serious. "You need to make some significant changes to your lifestyle. You need to reduce your stress levels. Start eating regular, healthy meals. Get at least eight hours of sleep every night. And most importantly, you need to stop overworking yourself."I nodded, but honestly, I wasn't sure how I was supposed to do all of that. The company needed me. There was so much work to do."I understand," I said. "I'll try to take it easier.""It's not about trying," the doctor said firmly. "It's about doing. Your health has to come first. Otherwise, you'll end up right back here in a hospital bed.""I'm fine, really," I insisted. "I just need to be more careful. But I can't just stop working. The company—""Sophia."
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Chapter: Chapter 79Sophia's POV I woke up slowly, my eyes opening to the familiar sight of the bedroom ceiling. The morning light was streaming through the curtains, soft and warm. I turned my head slightly and saw Donald sleeping beside me, his chest rising and falling peacefully. A smile tugged at my lips. Waking up next to him still felt new. Still felt special. Even though we'd been back together for a few months now, every morning felt like a gift. But then I noticed something else. Heat. My body felt hot. Too hot. Like I was burning from inside out. I shifted slightly, trying to get comfortable, but the movement made my head spin. A wave of dizziness washed over me, making me close my eyes for a second. What's wrong with me? I took a breath, trying to shake off the feeling. I have an important meeting this morning. Investors from overseas were coming to discuss a potential partnership with the company. I'd been preparing for weeks. I couldn't be sick. Not today. I pushed myself up to
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Chapter: Chapter 78Donald's POV My jaw clenched. "What job?"Laura's eyes fixed on Sophia, ignoring me completely. "You're lucky those cops showed up when they did. Another hour and you would have been nothing but a bad memory. And you know what? When I get out of here, and I will get out eventually, you better watch your back. Because I'll make sure you suffer, you dumb bitch.""You're not getting out," I said firmly. "You're going to rot in here for what you did."Laura's attention snapped back to me, her expression shifting to something almost amused. "Oh, Donald. Still playing the hero? How cute. Tell me, does it make you feel better? Does it help you sleep at night knowing you 'rescued' her?"I took a breath, trying to keep my anger in check. "Why, Laura? That's what I came here to ask. Why did you do all of this? The fraud, stealing my jewelry, kidnapping, destroying my company. Was it really just about money?"Laura leaned back in her chair, a smirk on her face. "You really want to know?""Yes."
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Chapter: Chapter 77Donald's POV The car moved smoothly through the city streets, heading toward a place I never thought I'd willingly visit. The prison. I glanced at Sophia in the passenger seat. She was looking out the window, watching the buildings pass by, but I could see the tension in her shoulders."Are you nervous?" I asked.She turned to look at me, a small smile on her lips. "A little. But I think I need to do this. We both do."I nodded. She was right. This wasn't just about confronting Laura. It was about closure. About facing the person who'd caused us so much pain and then walking away from it all. Moving forward."I still can't believe she did all of that," Sophia said quietly. "The fraud, the kidnapping, trying to destroy your company. All the while pretending to love you."My hands tightened on the steering wheel. "Yeah. I was a complete fool.""You weren't a fool," Sophia said gently. "You trusted someone you thought cared about you. That's not being a fool. That's being human."I look
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Chapter: Chapter 76Sophia's POV The shock on Donald's face was immediate. Like I'd slapped him. His eyes went wide and his mouth opened slightly, but no words came out. He just stood there, frozen, looking at me with this expression that made my chest hurt.I could see the hurt in his eyes. Real, genuine hurt. Not the fake kind that some people put on when they want sympathy. This was different. This was raw and honest and it cut right through all the walls I'd built up over the past month.The room had gone quiet. Everyone was watching us. Waiting to see what would happen next. The cheerful birthday atmosphere had disappeared, replaced by this heavy tension that made it hard to breathe.I looked at Donald, and something shifted inside me.For the past month, he'd been trying. God, he'd been trying so hard. I'd seen it even though I'd pretended not to. The text messages I'd ignored. The calls I'd sent to voicemail. The flowers that had been delivered to my office every single week. The handwritten note
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Chapter: Chapter 75Sophia's POVOne month later…The elevator doors opened and I stepped out into the parking garage, my heels clicking against the concrete floor. My feet ached. My shoulders felt heavy. My entire body was screaming for rest.Work has been brutal today. Back-to-back meetings, endless emails, decisions that needed to be made immediately. Ever since I'd taken over more responsibilities at the company, the workload had been intense. But I didn't mind. Actually, I preferred it this way. Being busy meant less time to think. Less time to remember things I wanted to forget.I unlocked my car and slid into the driver's seat, letting out a long breath. The silence felt good after the noise of the office. I started the engine and pulled out of the parking spot, heading home.The drive was quiet. I turned on the radio but barely heard the music. My mind was already thinking about what I'd do when I got home. Maybe take a long bath. Order some takeout, then watch something mindless on TV until I'd
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Chapter: Chapter 78Two months later…Claire stood behind the podium with cameras flashing so fast it looked like lightning going off in one spot. John stood just off to the side, with his arms folded, doing his best not to look too proud and failing at it completely."Thank you all for coming." Claire said, adjusting the mic. "I know there's been a lot said about my family this year, some of it true, most of it exhausting."A few reporters laughed."I'm here today to officially announce my return to public life, and to talk about where the Jenkins family goes from here." She continued. "I'll be establishing a foundation focused on survivor support and legal aid for people who can't afford to fight cases the way we were fortunate enough to.""Miss Jenkins, does this have anything to do with your father's trial?" One reporter shouted."It has everything to do with it." Claire said plainly. "Not everyone gets a Thomas. Not everyone gets an Andrew with a flash drive. I want to change that."More flashes wen
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Chapter: Chapter 77A month later…John and Claire were finally in the Maldives. They were in a restaurant, eating and laughing. The past two weeks had been the best for them.Karen was found guilty and sentenced to five years in prison with no option of parole. Her sentence was very reduced because of Kyle's influence. Claire also got a restraining order for whenever she finally made it out of jail.Kyle was sentenced to twenty years in prison, and he was not a bit bothered about anything. He knew he'd have the same privileges wherever he was in the world. He knew he couldn't go after Mark and his family anymore since Mark had attended the court sentencing where he was convicted with the president of the States. He didn't know Mark was also connected in powerful places like he was.Anabelle had to serve five years in prison also. Her sentence was shockingly reduced. The court nullified Rebecca's relationship with Mark as she was born out of forced wedlock. Although it didn't stop Mark from wanting to be
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Chapter: Chapter 76Present time…"Kyle, that son of a bitch." Mark growled, shaking his head in anger and surprise."How do you know him?" John asked. "He's Karen's father.""He used to be a competitor until he became devoted to politicians. His obsession with ruining my company got so crazy, I had to get protection, and just when I thought he had moved on." Mark scoffed, shaking his head."How long ago was this?" Claire asked."Years. Before you were even old enough to sit in on my board meetings." Mark said. "I thought it ended when he moved into politics but I was clearly wrong.""That's mental." John said."You really think you deserve help? Sort it out on your own. Hell, go report to the police yourself or something. Just leave us out of it!" Vivian growled."I know I do not deserve your help, but for the sake of your daughter. She has done absolutely nothing wrong in this case." Anabelle begged."Don't use her as your excuse." Vivian snapped. "You've used her enough already."Mark's eyes met Rebec
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Chapter: Chapter 75A week before..."So, speak mum! I'm losing patience." Rebecca snapped, shaking her legs in anger and fear at the same time. Anabelle was barely ever scared or worried about anything, so her reactions worried Rebecca and imprinted the same emotion on her."Just say it, whatever it is." Abraham added, his voice quieter than Rebecca's but no less tense."So, a year before I conceived you, I was dating this guy. It wasn't going to lead anywhere serious, but he was really rich, so I didn't want to lose him." Anabelle explained. "He took care of my needs, and he only asked for sex once in a while whenever he was in town.""Who is he?" Rebecca asked immediately."Let her finish, Rebecca." Abraham said, though his knuckles were white where he gripped the arm of the couch.Abraham took a deep breath and rested his back on the couch, seeing that it'd take a lot of time before she'd be done talking."So, he came to me one day and told me he had a job for me. It was a one time thing, and I might
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Chapter: Chapter 74A week later…Claire was back in the penthouse. She didn't want to go back to the mansion immediately. They sat on the couch with John's head on Claire's thighs. She was playing with his hair, and he was overly infatuated with her face. He couldn't take his eyes off her no matter how much he tried to."Why are you so gorgeous?" John asked, and Claire helplessly blushed."Stop." She beat his head playfully."I could stare at your face forever and not get bored for a single moment." He muttered."You flatter me too much." She giggled."I mean it though." John said, propping himself up on his elbow to look at her properly. "I spent two weeks staring at a hospital ceiling wondering if I'd ever get to say something this corny to you again.""Don't do that." Claire said, her voice softening. "Don't remind me of the ceiling.""Sorry." John said, lying back down. "I think we should go back to the room." He winked at her. She immediately understood what he was trying to say."And you didn't te
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Chapter: Chapter 73Tony wouldn't let John drive, because he knew it meant sending everyone of them to an early grave. He wasn't particularly careful either, but he was way better than John who just wanted to see Claire already."Can you go any faster?" John asked, gripping the door handle."I can, and then we'll spend the rest of the day explaining to a cop why we were doing ninety on a hospital road." Tony said."Fine. Just don't hit anything.""I make no promises." Tony said, and sped up anyway."How far are we?" John asked, checking his phone for the third time in two minutes."Fifteen minutes, if the lights cooperate." Tony said."Make it ten.""I heard you the first time." Tony said, not slowing down but not exactly speeding up either.Mark and Vivian were still not speaking to each other. It was weird sitting so close to each other and not speaking to each other. Usually, Mark would be all over her, but he was just by himself, happy he had finally been vindicated. Andrew was smiling and happy with
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Chapter: Chapter 126Happy endingOne month later.Ava's POV The dress felt like a cloud around me, layers of soft white material. I hardly recognized the person staring back from the mirror. The makeup artist had worked magic, making my eyes seem bigger, my skin glow. It was my wedding day. The day I finally, truly married Dylan. My mate. The father of my babies. I had decided to forgive him when he didn't stop begging, and now I want to leave the past behind. This was a new dawn. I stared at the beautiful gown I was wearing. The dress felt heavy, maybe a bit much for me, but I didn’t care. Not today.Elora was beside me, fussing with the veil, adjusting a stray curl. She looked so happy, her face soft with contentment. She’d found her mate a few weeks ago – Kane, Dylan’s Beta. It felt right. Kane was good, solid, responsible. He would take care of her, just like Dylan took care of me. I was so happy for her, truly happy."Almost ready," Elora murmured, giving my shoulders a gentle squeeze. "You look b
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Chapter: Chapter 125Dylan's POV The pack hall felt different today. Quieter, despite the number of wolves gathered inside. After the confessions, after Jake’s end, everyone knew this was coming. The reckoning. The people he’d named. My step-sister, her mate, and Jasmine.The doors opened, and Damon alongside some pack fighters walked in, escorting three figures. Alpha Luke, my step-sister, Layla. And Jasmine. They were flanked by guards, their movements constrained but not physically harmed.Alpha Luke was the first to react. His face was red with fury, his eyes blazing as he was brought to a stop in the center of the hall. He looked around at the assembled pack, then his gaze locked onto me.“Dylan! What is the meaning of this nonsense?!” he roared, his voice echoing in the sudden silence. “Why have you brought us here like this? You can’t just abduct an Alpha and his mate!”I didn’t answer him. I didn’t even look at him. My gaze was fixed on Layla, who stood beside him, her usual haughty demeanor comp
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Chapter: Chapter 124Dylan's POV “I will keep trying, Ava,” I said, my voice low and determined. “I will seek your forgiveness, your love, every single day. I will prove to you that I am not the fool I was. I will prove that I deserve you. I will get your heart back.”I didn’t wait for her to respond. I knew what her answer would be. I turned and walked to the door, my steps heavy. As I stepped out, I muttered the words again, a vow to myself, a desperate hope in the face of despair. “I will get your heart back.”Kane was waiting for me outside. He looked at my face, his expression understanding. He had heard when Jake had confessed so he understood perfectly what was going on.“Alpha?” he asked softly.I ran a hand through my hair, feeling the exhaustion and the weight of the conversation pressing down on me. “She’s… she’s hurting, Kane,” I said, the words difficult to push past the lump in my throat. “She heard Jake. She knows the truth.”Kane nodded. “Give her time, Alpha,” he said. “She’s been throug
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Chapter: Chapter 123Dylan’s POVThe next morning, the first thing I did, after making sure the pack was secure, was go to see the pups. They were being kept in one of the warmer, safer rooms in the main house. Elora, one of Ava's friends, was there, watching over them. She smiled kindly when I entered.“They’re sleeping soundly, Alpha,” she whispered, gesturing to the small bundle of blankets on the floor.I walked over, my steps quiet. My heart swelled as I looked down at them. Three small, perfect forms, nestled together. My children. I hadn’t seen them since they were tiny newborns, snatched away from Ava by Georgia and Sylvester. Now, they looked a little bigger, their features more defined. They had dark hair, like Ava. My scent was strong around them, a mix of pride and fierce protectiveness.I knelt down beside them, my wolf stirring inside me, a deep, rumbling purr of contentment. My pups. Safe. Home.One of them stirred, a tiny hand reaching out from the blankets. I gently placed my finger in hi
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Chapter: Chapter 122Dylan's POV“Stop,” I laughed. “Where's the fun in that? I still have to cut some limbs and feed it to my hounds.”He continued pleading but I ignored his pleas. He had shown no mercy to my children, no mercy to Ava. He deserved none from me. I kept the scissors and pressured hard on his wound, a steady, agonizing weight.He screamed, a raw, desperate sound that tore through the morning air. “Okay! Okay! I’ll talk! I’ll say everything! Just stop!”I held it for a few more seconds, letting him truly feel the depth of the agony, letting the message sink in. Then, slowly, I released the pressure.Jake slumped forward, panting, shaking, his eyes squeezed shut. He was broken. I could see it in his eyes, only the silver chain was able to hold him in place.“Talk,” I repeated, my voice cold and flat.He took a deep, shuddering breath, then another. His eyes fluttered open, meeting mine. The madness was still there, lurking beneath the fear, but the defiance was gone.“It was… it was because
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Chapter: Chapter 121Dylan's POV The first rays of sunlight were breaking over the horizon as we reached the borders of Moonstone territory. The familiar scent of the air in the border hit my nostrils. The scent of safety and belonging, washed over me, a wave of relief so potent it made me so relaxed. The pups were safe. Tucked into the back of a separate car, sleeping soundly, oblivious to the hell they’d been through. Ryan and Kyle had done good. They’d found them exactly where Jake said they would be. Bringing them back felt like bringing a piece of my soul back home. We pulled into the heart of Moonstone, the pack members gathering around, their faces a mixture of joy, relief, and grim determination. The news of the fight, how we defeated Sylvester and Georgia had spread quickly. But the news about Jake and the pups… that was the wound that was still fresh, still bleeding. Ava was being helped out of her car, moving slowly, holding her head. Mitchell was right there beside her, supporting her. Ava
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