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One of his hands was buried in her hair while the other gripped her waist firmly, pulling her flush against his body.His lips moved against hers without missing a beat, tasting and claiming her over and over. His tongue slipped past her lips, fighting hers for dominance until he finally broke the kiss, giving her a brief moment to breathe.His hand on her waist slid downward, taking the hem of her shirt with it before changing direction and pushing the fabric upward. The heat of his palms left goosebumps in their wake.“Eric… we shouldn’t do this,” she voiced out, a whimper caught in her throat.“You say one thing, but your body says another.” He buried his face in her neck, peppering light kisses along the sensitive skin. She tilted her head to the side without thinking, giving him more access. “That’s it… just give in to me.”She moaned when he found the spot that always made her weak and bit down lightly.“Eric—” His name fel

"Excuse me, who the hell are you?” Gus asked, incredulous at the new voice on the line.“I should be the one asking you that,” Eric replied, his voice rising. “I’m her husband. Who the hell are you?”“Husband?” Gus sounded genuinely surprised. “I never knew Autumn had a husband.” There was a short pause. “Wait… are you her crazy ex-husband?”“Crazy ex-husband, huh?” Eric repeated, turning to glare at Autumn. She flushed in embarrassment at Gus’s words.*Damn it, Gus,* she thought, still trying to wrestle her phone back. *Did you really have to say that to his face?*“I am her husband,” Eric said coldly. “I’m not familiar with the terms ‘crazy’ or ‘ex.’” He pulled Autumn flush against him, keeping her firmly in place.“Look, man, I don’t want any trouble,” Gus said carefully. He was well aware of what Eric was capable of. “I was just discussing important work stuff with her.”“Eric, give me back my phone,” Autumn struggle

“Eric?” she said in surprise. “What are you doing here?”Her mind flashed back to a few days ago in the study, when he had cornered her. She remembered the feeling of his body pressed against hers, the heat that had radiated off him.“Can I come inside?” he asked, snapping her out of those not-so-appropriate thoughts about her ex-husband.“I asked you a question. What do you want?” She stepped in front of him, blocking his path. “This is my home, Eric. I’m not letting you pass.”His eyes narrowed slightly before he took a deep breath to steady himself.“If you had read my text messages instead of ignoring me, you would have known why I’m here.” He adjusted the heavy wool coat draped over his left shoulder.Autumn finally took in his full appearance. He wasn’t alone. A small figure was carefully held against his chest, wrapped securely under the coat, and a bag hung from his other hand.“Oh…” was all she could manage when

The only sound that could be heard was the soft tapping of keys coming from the living room. Autumn had spent the last couple of days cooped up at home, going through the compensation documents as well as the formal demand letter.The sky outside had already darkened, signalling the arrival of an approaching rain.Her eyes drifted from the computer screen to the window, taking in the view. Her mind wandered to that stormy night from two months ago.“It was a night like this when I lost her,” she murmured.Her hand moved to her flat stomach and stayed there. She stared at the darkening sky, watching the first few drops hit the glass.“She would have been eight months by now…”A lump formed in her throat. “I would have been expecting her any day now.”Her eyes watered, but she didn’t move her hand away. She just kept looking at the rain, letting the weight of it sit for a moment longer.Then she exhaled slowly.

The sound of the air conditioning humming was the only noise in the tight, enclosed space of the car.Sophia tapped rhythmically on the steering wheel, her thoughts a jumbled mess. The current predicament was her main issue: Eric still shut her out, even going as far as blocking her number.William, on the other hand, had been persistent — calling her every single day without rest. She was very close to telling him off, but decided to ignore him for now. She would pay him back in her own way.Her mind drifted to the conversation she had with Eleanor a few days prior.“I have no business with that woman,” Eleanor had said, crossing her arms over her chest. “She’s no longer a Kingston, and from what I’m hearing, she no longer owns the properties my father gave her.”“And what if I tell you there’s a possibility of her becoming your sister-in-law again?” Sophia had asked.“Then I would say you’re not doing your job properly,” Elean

"What do you mean Sebastian Thorne is one of the receivers of the royalties?” Autumn stopped eating. She couldn’t understand how Sebastian could be a beneficiary of the Blackwood fortune.“I did some digging into the beneficiaries,” Gus continued. “Clear as day, an offshore account is listed there. It’s the same offshore account in the Cayman Islands — the one that buys products from that pharmaceutical company.”“But still… how?” She still couldn’t fathom how Sebastian had managed to slither his way into something like this.“Aren’t the Blackwoods’ fortune supposed to be non-existent?” she asked, recalling the documents she had read in the attic while they were living in Edinburgh. “They were merged with the Kingstons. Elijah Kingston himself absorbed them to save Kingston Group when it was dying.”“What are you talking about?” Gus asked, puzzled.“It’s nothing,” she waved her hand dismissively, trying to change the subject. Then she rem

I smoothed down the ruffles on my skirt, caressing the slight, barely-there bump on my still mostly flat stomach. I felt excited at this new beginning.The golden band on my ring finger glistened as the light hit it. It was already getting late. The sky had darkened significantly.“You ready?” Callum asked as he stepped into view, hands tucked into his pant pockets. He looked exceptionally handsome. So well put together.“Yes, just finishing up the final touches,” I said, avoiding his gaze entirely.“I don’t know why you’re worried about all that, when after all this is over I’ll be destroying this cunt later tonight.” He placed a kiss on my lips. I was already melting at the thought of what was to come later.“You’re gonna have to take it easy, Mr. Destroyer… or did you forget I’m pregnant?” I teased him.“It’s husband to you,” he kissed me again, making me laugh at his silliness.It had been over a month since I ran away from my parents’ house and started staying with Callum.Over a

It was already a brand new day. We had spent the entirety of yesterday lost in each other. I couldn’t count how many times I came because of him. His hands were so skillful. His mouth was something else.I looked down at my chest. It was covered in deep purple bruises. My body ached so badly, but I couldn’t want it any other way. Being fucked so thoroughly.I don’t think any other man could compare to this. Compare to him. He was the best. Sadly, he knew that.“Good morning,” his warm, husky voice sounded behind me. His arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer toward him.I let out a yelp from being grabbed like that.“How was your rest?” he asked, planting a kiss on my exposed collarbone.I let out a soft sigh at the feeling. “It was fine.”“Are you hurt? Do you need me to get you anything?” he asked, his voice gentle and tender.“No, I’m fine,” I answered as his hand rubbed my sides.“Hmmm. You are a real big girl, aren’t you? Taking my fat cock throughout yesterday. Begging m

Sunlight filtered in through the curtains. I felt tired and weighty. I wanted so desperately to sink back into the bed.The bed smelt like forest rain and rich spices. I snuggled closer, burying my face deeper into the pillows.“So warm,” I murmured.Spice. Forest rain.I sat up so fast that my vision started to swim.“Where the fuck am I?” I held onto my head as I scrambled to get out of the bed. The moment I stood, my legs gave out.I felt a deep ache in my core.The sound of heavy footsteps alerted me to the other presence in the house.I raised my head and saw the figure of Alpha Callum.“Alpha Callum…” I stared in shock.“Are you okay?” He stood in front of me, his arm reaching out.“Yeah,” I answered as he pulled me into his chest.“You have to be careful,” he reprimanded, placing me gently back on the bed.His hand pressed at my shoulder blade, and at that moment the events from last night came rushing back. The ache between my legs started to throb.“Thank you, Alpha Callum,”

I kept tossing and turning throughout the entire night. I couldn’t sleep. It was like any time I closed my eyes, the image of them tangled up together would flash in my mind and I would lose sleep when that happened. It was getting really frustrating. I wanted to sleep but I just couldn’t.I tried counting sheep, but anytime I got drowsy enough and closed my eyes, the images returned. Tears of frustration brimmed at the edge of my eyes.I got out of bed and headed downstairs, hoping maybe a warm glass of milk would do it.I tried to be as careful as I could not to wake up Alpha Callum. He was a powerful werewolf with intense powers and powerful muscles.A thought flashed in my mind as I held on to the warm glass of milk.Alpha Callum bending me over the kitchen counter, his hands on my waist as he buried his thick cock inside of me over and over again.His voice deeper and commanding as he whispered sweet nothings in my ear.I just know he would be better in bed compared to Adam. He w

I didn’t know where I was going, but my legs moved on their own. I drove aimlessly for hours until it was already late into the night.I felt that familiar tug at the back of my head indicating someone was trying to mind-link me. I knew it was either my parents or Adam. It wouldn’t be Stella. It would never be her.She wasn’t sorry. She would be celebrating even. She had finally gotten what she wanted — a way for me to leave Adam for her. She would be celebrating, throwing a party or something.And my parents… they weren’t worried about me. They were most likely trying to force me back just to preserve the family image. So Stella wouldn’t be seen as a whore who slept with her sister’s boyfriend.I was just collateral damage, as usual. The thought made me cry out even more.The ringing from my phone became too much. I just switched it off. I didn’t want to talk to them. I didn’t want anything to do with them.I found a safe spot to park near the woods and bawled my eyes out.“Why, Adam

Piper POVIt was finally the last day of school. I could finally kick back and relax. I had been living off stale instant coffee and ramen noodles.The thought of it almost made me gag. Uck. I couldn’t wait to go back home and stuff my face with Mom’s cooking. My mouth was already watering at the thought of her food. I had lied to them about it, telling them I would be there by next month just to surprise them before the pack’s anniversary party.I really missed my family. Mom, Dad… even annoying Stella.Young but an absolute spoiled brat, courtesy of Dad of course. I rolled my eyes at the thought of seeing her again. If only she focused more on her grades instead of boys and makeup she would probably be in a much better college. Crazy smart but boy-obsessed.But my heart leaped at the thought of the only boy in my heart, Adam.No werewolf male could ever compare to Adam, the one guy who had my heart, the man I dreamt of marrying and spending the rest of my life with.My future Alpha

I knelt down on the damp gravel, the small stones biting into my knees. Earlier during my stay at the manor, I had asked Madame Vivienne to clean up the old headstones behind the house. Now, the moss and grime were gone, leaving the names more clearer. I reached out, my fingers gently tracing the letters etched into the stone that belonged to Serene. Sitting here in the graveyard, I couldn't help but reminisce about the past two years. So much had changed. The world we lived in today looked different from the one I had been dragged into. "Hey," I whispered, biting back the surge of emotion that tightened my throat as I stared at the marker. "How are you? I know, that's a dumb question. You're dead, so you can't exactly feel anything." A chuckle escaped my lips, echoing softly in the open air. "I'm sure you're already familiar with everything that's been going on," I continued, leaning closer to the stone. "Lucien... Lucien and I finally did what you always wanted. We broke the cy

I opened my eyes for the second time, but instead of the white void or the pitch black from its scattered pieces, I was met with the ceiling of what looked like a house.My mind was still swirling from what happened a few moments ago. Serena was gone.The thought made me sad. I was still half expecting her to chastise me for thinking something so absurd about her, but it seems that this was the reality of everything now.A few stray tears leaked from my eyes and slid into my hair.“Being sad about it wouldn’t bring her back,” I said, wiping my eyes. I looked down and saw I was in cotton pajamas.Where am I? That was the only thing that rang in my head. I stood up, dragging the bedsheets aside, and slipped out of bed to see where I was.As I walked out of the room, I couldn’t help but remember the last thing that happened before I fell unconscious. Finding Mom, the talk we had, Hugo, and then the ambush. The ambush.I didn’t know what came over me, but I started to run. Catching Mom’s

I woke up to a white, stark light. It was blinding that I had to snap my eyes closed again instantly to prevent myself from going blind. The glare burned straight through my eyelids, making my head throb It took me a long moment to realize where I even was. I tried to move my arms, but my body felt heavy, like I was buried under sand. I just groaned out loud from how tired I was, my voice sounding flat in the empty space. “You are finally awake,” I heard a voice say. It was the unmistakable voice of Serena. It sounded right next to me, close by. I forced my eyes open against the glare, turning my head to where the sound came from. I saw her sitting right beside me on the white floor. She was looking down at me and smiling. Smiling? The sight shook me. I stood up abruptly, scrambling backward to get some distance between us. My chest was heaving. Why the f*ck was she smiling at me? “Calm down,” she said. She moved toward me smoothly, reaching out and pressing her palm flat against

“My apologies, Your Majesty. I should probably bow,” he said with a mocking tone before proceeding to bow toward Lucien in a mock gesture.He rose back up to his feet and casually straightened his tailored attire. From the crisp lines and quality of his outfit, it was obvious he wasn’t just some lowly man working at the facility. He looked like someone important. Someone wealthy.“What do you want, Hugo?” Lucien growled, his body shifting into a defensive stance.Wait. Hugo? That was my cousin. Now that I was looking at him directly, I could see he shared similar features with my mother when she was younger. There was a slight, undeniable family resemblance in the cut of his nose and the set of his eyes.“Oh, nothing, Your Majesty. I was simply informed of my dear aunt having a visitor, and I wanted to come down and see exactly who they were,” he explained smoothly. I watched as his cold eyes flicked away from Lucien and moved directly toward me.

"Aurelien?” she asked, her voice dropping as she was trying to make sense of the words she had just heard. “Like Eugene Aurelien?” She questioned him directly, her eyes wide as she tried to clarify if she had heard the name correctly. Lucien gave her a firm nod at her words. “Yes, ma'am—” Before Lucien could even finish speaking, my mother moved with a sudden speed. She was right in front of me, throwing her small frame forward to block his view of me. “You demon!” she shouted at the top of her lungs. The sheer volume of her voice startled us both, echoing loudly off the bare walls of the room. “You came here to kill my daughter just like you had done to my husband! All of you from that family are demons!” ‘Very true. Couldn't have said it better myself,’ Serene hummed in agreement. “Ma'am, you are misunderstanding—” Lucien tried to explain again, keeping his

“Mom,” I repeated again, my voice trembling in the quiet, sterile room. I saw her entire body tense up at the sound. Slowly, she started to turn around to face me. She looked just the same as the picture Lucien had shown me in the car, only a bit older now, with faint wrinkles tracing the corners of her eyes and mouth. I watched her face circle through multiple emotions in a matter of seconds—confusion, disbelief, and shock—before finally settling into a profound sadness. “Angelica,” she whispered. The name came out so softly it was barely a breath. “Angelica, my baby.” She walked toward me on unsteady feet, her eyes instantly glossing over with tears. She reached out, her hands trembling as her fingers brushed against my face, tracing my features as if she were trying to see if I was real or just a ghost. Before I could say anything, she leaned in and pulled me into a tight hug.

The room was emptied. Everyone had left one after the other after discussing a few details.“You did great, sweetheart.” Grandpa patted my back, a triumphant smile on his face. I blushed at the praise.“Thanks, Grandpa.” I looked to the side, trying to hide my bashfulness.“It’s good to know that I had such a wise and thoughtful grandchild like you.” We stood together. I tried to offer him a seat. “Who knew Richard could raise such an outstanding child.”I frowned at the mention of my father. I didn’t want to hear it.“How did the hearing go?” I asked. I was curious for details.“Oh, it went as well as you would think.” He let out a laugh. “He was stunned, stupefied by the summon and as well the evidence. You should have seen his face, dear.”I laughed at his words. I would have given anything to see Richard’s face when the court ruled against him. “Sad that I couldn’t see it.” I bit my lower lip.Grandpa’s hand moved to the back of my neck. I flinched at his touch from instinct. “How

I stood in front of the mirror adjusting my button up. Today would be an eventful day for me. I sighed at the thought.I had two things to take care of. One was getting through the emergency board meeting I had my grandparents organise, and two was the emergency custody hearing.With the substantial evidence I had piled against Richard, now was the time to act quickly before he made his move.I pressed the last button of my shirt to hide the marks he left me yesterday. Making sure nothing was visible. This was not for them to see. The main use for it had and would be accomplished.Apart from Katherine’s thinly veiled threat, I had not received anything from his side, which is good honestly. It would make him think I had learnt my lesson, been put in my place, and would no longer be a nuisance to him.“But you forgot one thing, Richard Voss, I am your daughter.” I smoothed down any single crease in my skirt.There was a knock at the door. I stepped back from the mirror, taking my bag a

I drove till there were a few miles between us, until I knew he wouldn’t be able to catch me. I parked and killed the engine.The adrenaline that had been driving me finally wore off. In its place came the tears. Hot and heavy.Angry tears. Very angry tears. I tried to calm myself but it kept on coming. The more I wiped, the more was flowing.I didn’t even know why I was crying for him, or felt this way.But I just knew I was.A part of me wanted to save him as well. I thought I could help him. I had thought he was just misdirected, that he would see the light.That was my thoughts during the first few days of being back. I thought he was a victim and was just blinded by greed.I didn’t know how wrong I was by my assumption.I lay my head on the steering wheel as I cried some more. I wept for the father I wished I had and for my siblings too.The sound of my cell phone jolted me from my crying spree.I slowly reached out for it, scared it would be Richard.The name on the ID flashed D

The events from yesterday felt like a blur. I couldn’t stop thinking about the fact that they were both hiding something from me.I didn’t have proof, so it would normally be ruled off as coincidence. It would be coincidental that they kept on running into each other.It would be coincidental that the car just smelt faintly of her perfume.It could be coincidental that Paisley looked at me like that.But I don’t run with coincidences. I prefer fact and truth. And the truth was that Paisley and Kai are more than they let on.They know something, or they were together. I didn’t understand why they hid their relationship from others.Except they didn’t want to be linked together. That was the most plausible answer.Now wasn’t the time to think about them. I had other pending issues to sort out. I will find out the connection between them.I took my bag with the folder I had arranged and walked out towards the parking lot.I got into my car and drove out into the city, most especially tow

“What do you mean?” he asked, sounding confused by my sentence. “You found a link between our two companies?” I nodded at his words.“I found a link between both of our family businesses,” I clarified. He just looked at me, confused by my words.“I don’t understand.” He sounded puzzled. “How is there a link between both of our families’ companies? We don’t operate in the same sectors for now,” he added.Did he just say for now? Wait, what does he mean for now?Draven Industry did move to the same sector under ‘that Kai’s’ leadership. He branched out from their mode of operations.Did he already have the ideas right now?Am I reading too much into it? He is a business major as well. He wasn’t no fool.“Are you sure about this?” he beat me to it before I could ask.“Yes, my informant gave me the details about it.” I urged him to take my phone with the screen on the document Dante sent.He took it from my hand, reading the information. His eyes skimming through the screen.“Can you sen

It had been two days since the last of the chats were leaked, and to say I was satisfied would be an understatement. I was very satisfied with the outcome of it. It was a bloody bath. Students were trending hashtags of it across the entire university and the country.It felt like déjà vu. This was how it was when the betting ring was revealed. A shudder passed through my body remembering how I had to use my grandparents’ company and connections to salvage Voss Enterprise after it went under.I clenched my fist remembering their words before I died. Taking my blood, sweat and tears and making it theirs.They are going to pay. I will make sure of it.This was just the beginning. This scandal was just a small taste of my revenge. I was going to give it what I wanted it to give.I was patiently awaiting the school’s discussion about the entire issue. I was ready to take my own course of action if I found their response inadequate.I was beginning to get antsy over everything. I hated wait