Chapter: Chapter 33RICHARD I glanced at the clock on the wall as soon as I walked into the living room.10:30 PM.Later than I had expected.I loosened my tie slightly as I stepped further in, my eyes scanning the dimly lit space out of habit more than intention. Everything was in place. Orderly. Controlled.Just the way I liked it.And yet…Something in me wasn’t.A faint dryness tugged at my throat, and without thinking much of it, I turned toward the kitchen.The marble floor was cool beneath my feet, the soft overhead lights flickering on as I entered. I reached for a glass, filling it halfway with water before bringing it to my lips.I drank slowly.One gulp.Then another.The coldness should have grounded me.It didn’t.I set the glass down carefully, my fingers lingering against its rim for a moment longer than necessary.Then I exhaled, left the kitchen and walked into my bedroom.The space welcomed me the same way it always did, structured, untouched by chaos.I shrugged off my jacket, letting
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Chapter: Chapter 32RICHARD The city moved differently at night.The sharp edges of the day had blurred into streaks of light and motion. Headlights streamed past in steady lines, neon signs flickered with restless energy, and people, still dressed in power and purpose flowed along sidewalks like currents that never truly stopped.I leaned back against the seat, one arm resting loosely against the door, my gaze fixed somewhere beyond the glass.We had left Leonard’s party about fifteen minutes ago.I had said my goodbyes. Shaken a few hands. Forced a few more polite smiles. And walked away. But damn it! She followed me out of that ballroom.Not physically.But in memory.Jolene.I exhaled slowly, my jaw tightening almost unconsciously.“You can’t avoid him forever…”Her voice replayed in my head, clear and uninvited.I turned my head slightly, watching as the car slowed at a junction, the red light casting a dull glow across the windshield.Avoid him.If only it were that simple.My fingers tapped ligh
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Chapter: Chapter 31RICHARD I don't want to be here.That was the first thought that crossed my mind as I stepped into the ballroom.It was… loud.Not just in sound, but in presence. And that was one of the things I hated. Men in expensive suits holding glasses, stroking each other's egos just to win one contract or for some other favors. Everything about the space demanded attention. Leonard, investment banker turning forty. And it showed all around. The glittering chandeliers suspended from the high ceiling, the polished marble floors reflecting soft golden light, the carefully arranged round tables draped in deep navy and silver fabrics. Even the stage at the far end carried a kind of quiet authority, with a sleek digital backdrop displaying Leonard’s name in bold, elegant lettering.The entire event had the unmistakable signature of wealth; not the loud, careless kind, but the calculated, strategic kind. The kind that spoke in subtle details. Crystal glasses. Precision in table settings. Waiters m
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Chapter: Chapter 30RICHARD I stood in front of her door the next morning and checked my wristwatch again for the time; hoping she had woken up by now. I had already finished breakfast, gone through two newspapers, skimmed emails, and even reviewed part of a report my assistant had sent earlier. On a normal day, I would have been out of the house by eight sharp; no delays, no lingering.But today… I wasn’t in a hurry.My first meeting wasn’t until noon, and that had given me the opportunity to slow down so I could see Felicia before I leaving. I just wanted to make sure she was okay. She had already slept by the time I got home last night. So I haven't seen her since she returned from the hospital. I lifted my hand and knocked twice.Her voice came from inside.“Come in.”I pushed the door open slowly and stepped inside.She wasn’t on the bed like I had half expected. She was sitting behind the desk, obviously doing something on the computer. It was a sharp contrast to the woman I had seen days ago;
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Chapter: Chapter 29FELICIA The drive back to the penthouse from the hospital had been smooth, almost too smooth, and I had spent most of it staring out the window, my thoughts drifting between uncertainty and something dangerously close to calm. The driver had said very little, and the maid seated beside me had only asked once if I was comfortable.I appreciated the silence.When the car finally pulled into the compound, my chest tightened slightly.This was it.No turning back now.The driver stepped out first, opening the door for me carefully. The maid followed, hovering close by as I stepped out, as though she had been instructed not to let me strain myself.“Careful, ma’am,” she said softly.“I’m fine,” I replied, though I didn’t push her away.We walked in together, my steps slow but steady as we made our way through the entrance and into the quiet elegance of the house. Everything felt just as I remembered it, calm, polished, almost untouched.She led me down the hallway and Miranda appeared wit
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Chapter: Chapter 28RICHARD The conference room was silent except for the low hum of the air conditioning and the faint shuffle of documents being aligned neatly across the polished mahogany table. Noon light filtered in through the tall glass windows, casting sharp lines across stacks of regulatory files, tablets, and printed reports.I sat at the head of the table, flipping through a submission draft, my pen tapping lightly against the margin. Felicia was to be discharged today, I couldn't go because of this meeting, so I have asked Miranda to send a driver and one of the maids to the hospital to pick her up. “Let’s begin,” I said without looking up.Immediately, the room straightened, not out of fear, but readiness.To my right sat Clara Benson, Head of Regulatory Affairs; precise, composed, and rarely wrong. Across from her were two legal advisors, Mark and Elise, both already poised with annotated copies of the submission package. Further down were the clinical documentation leads and compliance o
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Chapter: Chapter 137GINA And just like that, the tears came dribbling down my cheeks.For a moment… I couldn’t move.I stood there, right at the entrance of the canopy, my fingers still curled around Keal’s hand, my heart pounding so loudly I was sure everyone could hear it.Everything felt suspended.The laughter.The music.And then Debbie and Elder Miriam stepped forward.They didn’t rush.They didn’t need to.There was something intentional about the way they walked toward me like they were carrying the weight of this moment carefully, making sure I felt every bit of it.Debbie reached me first, her face glowing with excitement, her eyes scanning mine like she was searching for my reaction.When she found it, when she saw the tears already gathering, her smile softened.“Look at the most beautiful mommy-to-be in town,” she said, her voice warm and teasing all at once.Before I could even respond, she leaned in and kissed my cheek.The simple gesture shattered something inside me.A soft, shaky laugh
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Chapter: Chapter 136GINAI woke before the alarm.That alone felt like a small victory.For a few quiet seconds, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, listening to the steady rhythm of my own breathing… and the softer, deeper rhythm beneath it.My hand moved instinctively to my belly.Six weeks more weeks to go.The thought came with a mix of excitement and something else I couldn’t quite name.Anticipation… maybe.Or the quiet awareness that everything was about to change.I exhaled slowly, pushing myself up into a sitting position. The room was still calm, wrapped in that soft, late-afternoon stillness that always followed a good rest.I had needed it.Jessica had insisted.“Elevate your legs. Rest more. You’re close now.”And for once… I listened.My legs felt lighter today, less swollen than usual, and I allowed myself a small smile as I swung them carefully over the side of the bed.Today wasn’t just about resting.There was a meeting.At the new site.The southeast part of the pack, the place w
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Chapter: Chapter 135THIRD PERSON The news spread before the sun fully set.It moved like wildfire through the pack; whispered at first, then spoken aloud in disbelief, and finally carried openly in fear.The Alpha attacked his own.By nightfall, there was no containing it.The injured warrior had been rushed to the healer’s quarters, his breathing uneven, his throat bruised where Darius’s hand had nearly crushed the life out of him. The healers worked tirelessly, moving with urgency that betrayed their calm expressions.“He’s losing too much air,” one of them muttered, pressing carefully along his chest.“Stabilize him,” another instructed. “Now.”Outside the room, the other warriors stood in tense silence, their earlier anger now replaced with something heavier.Uncertainty.Fear.One of them paced back and forth, running a hand through his hair. “I’ve never seen him like that,” he said under his breath.“He wasn’t like that,” another replied quickly. “That wasn’t normal.”“No Alpha does that,” a third
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Chapter: Chapter 134DARIUS The council chamber had never felt this tense.The air itself felt… wrong.Heavy.Still.Like something unseen lingered in the corners, watching.I sat at the head of the long wooden table, my posture rigid, my fingers drumming slowly against the armrest. My eyes moved across the room; once sharp, commanding… now restless.Unsettled.Across from me stood the leaders of the warrior unit, five men, battle-hardened, loyal… but strained.This wasn’t their first complaint.And that alone said everything.“Alpha,” one of them began, his tone respectful but firm, “we cannot continue like this.”Nathaniel stood slightly to my side, his jaw tight, his gaze shifting cautiously between them and me.“Mind your tone,” he warned quietly.But the warrior didn’t back down.“With all due respect, Beta, we’ve held back long enough. The conditions are getting worse.”I didn’t respond.Not immediately.I just stared at him.Unblinking.“Speak,” I said at last, my voice low… too low.He hesitated
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Chapter: Chapter 133GINAThe clinic had started to feel familiar.Comforting, even.A week had passed since we stood in the nursery, wrapped in a kind of quiet happiness I wished I could freeze in time. But life didn’t wait and neither did the tiny life growing inside me.Six weeks.That was all I had left now.The thought both thrilled and terrified me.I shifted slightly in my seat as Keal sat beside me, his presence steady as always. His hand rested protectively over mine, his thumb brushing slow, absent circles against my skin.He had been quieter lately.More watchful.Even now, his eyes moved occasionally toward the door, the hallway, the windows, like he was expecting something.I noticed.But I didn’t ask.Not yet.“Luna Gina?”I looked up as Jessica stepped into the room, her usual warm smile already in place.“Good afternoon,” she said, her tone gentle but professional. “How are we feeling today?”“We’re fine,” I replied, glancing briefly at Keal.He nodded once, but his grip on my hand tighten
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Chapter: Chapter 132KEALI slid into bed beside her, the sheets cool against my skin. She was already nestled against the pillows, her profile soft in the dim light from the lamp post outside. I leaned over and kissed her temple, then her lips. They were warm, yielding.“You look more beautiful tonight,” I cooed, my voice a low rumble in the quiet room.She made a face at me, a playful scrunching of her nose, but her smile broke through instantly. “Stop teasing me, sweetheart. I look pregnant.”She did. Gloriously, unmistakably pregnant. Our child growing safe within her. My heart swelled just looking at her. It was a physical ache of pride and possession.I laid my hand on her belly, over the soft cotton of her nightgown. The curve was firm, alive. “You have to believe me, sweet. Pregnancy makes you more beautiful in my eyes.” It wasn’t a lie. It was a truth so deep it felt like a law of nature. Her beauty had transformed, becoming something richer, more potent. She was life itself.Her smile softened,
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Chapter: Chapter 177CARRIE Two weeks after Leo’s birthday, life had gradually slipped back into its gentle rhythm; work, home, laughter-filled evenings with my big and little boys, and the quiet comfort of routine. So when Anders called that Saturday afternoon, I didn’t think much of it. His voice was warm, steady, the same familiar tone he always used.“Carrie,” he said, “please be ready by seven. I’m taking you out tonight.”I smiled to myself. It wasn’t unusual for Anders to suggest a spontaneous dinner, especially after a long work week. He, Emmett, and Kwame had been attending a workshop all day, and I assumed he simply wanted a quiet evening with me. So I dressed the way I always did when he took me somewhere special, slipping into a soft champagne-colored dress that made me feel elegant without trying too hard. When he came for me he looked effortlessly handsome in a navy blazer and crisp shirt. His smile warmed me instantly.“You look breathtaking,” he whispered, his eyes twinkling.I flushed,
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Chapter: Chapter 176SHANEThe world came back in pieces. The slick heat of her skin under mine. The heavy scent of sex in the air. The ache in my muscles. But the silence inside my head was already breaking, shattered by the echo of Anders' low chuckle, the phantom brush of his hand on Carrie’s back. I pulled out of Shelby slowly, my softening cock dragging against her swollen flesh. She made a small, satiated sound, but I was already moving, already consumed.My arms hooked under her knees and behind her shoulders before she could even catch her breath. I lifted her off the sofa. She gasped, her arms looping instinctively around my neck, her body pliant and limp from her climax. “Shane?” Her voice was a husky whisper against my throat. I didn’t answer. I just carried her the few feet to the open space of carpet in front of the cold fireplace and set her down on all fours.The position was stark, vulnerable. Her back arched, the pale, perfect curves of her ass on full display for me. The sight should hav
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Chapter: Chapter 175SHANE My mind was so much coiling in tension by the time I finished up in my office later that day at the Blackwood Marketing headquarters. It was a physical ache, a hot coal lodged just under my sternum. I knew right then that I had to do something about it. And the only person who could douse the tension was Shelby. I called her and told her I was coming.I didn’t ring the bell at Shelby’s townhouse. I just pushed the door open. The familiar scent of her apartment hit me, soft and welcoming. It made me furious. I needed something harsher. Something real.Shelby appeared from the kitchen, a smile already forming on her pretty, practiced face. “Shane, you’re early. I was just…” She stopped, the smile faltering as she took me in. I knew what she saw: tie loose, collar undone, a wildness in my eyes that wasn’t usually there. “Shane?” she asked, her voice softer, cautious.I didn’t answer with words. I crossed the living room in three long strides to where she was standing, I wasn't g
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Chapter: Chapter 174SHANE Board meetings were supposed to energize me.At least, they used to.The room was full by the time I walked in; sleek suits, crisp papers, polished laptops, and the subtle hum of controlled excitement. This was my company, different entirely from Blackwood Marketing. It was the baby Liam and I had built from scratch, from late nights to boardrooms, from nothing to global influence. An investment/private Equity firm; Aurion Capital. Normally, the numbers alone would have put a fire in my veins.Not today.“Good morning, gentlemen,” I said as I took my seat at the head of the long glass table.“Morning, Shane,” a few of them echoed, nodding respectfully.Liam, who worked as the CEO of Aurion slid into the seat next to mine, whispering, “We’re about to blow their minds with these numbers. Smile a little.”I tried. I really did. But the muscles refused to cooperate.The CFO stood first, tapping his tablet. “We’ll begin with the quarterly financials. It has been… exceptional.”Char
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Chapter: Chapter 173ANDERSCarrie's house was quiet by the time I arrived. Leo had been bathed and was sleeping soundly, I didn't expect anything else. The little guy had a very hectic day. Sandy had retired too until the guestroom. Carrie was in the kitchen working on her laptop, her hair untied, the strands fell freely around her shoulders. She said a memo came in her email and she needed the quickly react to it.She looked exhausted, beautiful, but exhausted. My chest tightened at the sight of her. I hated the way the day had weighed her down, how she always tried to hide it behind a forced smile or a quick “I’m fine.” Tonight, she didn’t pretend. She just looked… tired.“I will draw a bath." I said quietly, stepping closer to kiss her on the cheek.She nodded, “thanks, sweet. I'm going to wrap this up in five minutes.”“Okay,” I said and left for the bathroom. I did my magic there and then returned to the kitchen to get her. She was logging off when I walked in. “Right on time,” she smiled tiredly a
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Chapter: Chapter 172CARRIE If I thought the morning had been magical, the afternoon was something else entirely.The sun finally pushed through the gray clouds, coating the station grounds in a soft, golden glow that made everything look airbrushed and perfect, balloons glittering, streamers waving gently, children running in joyful chaos. Music drifted over the speakers, light and cheerful, the kind that made you want to sway without realizing it.Leo was having the absolute time of his life.I could barely keep track of him. One moment he was toddling toward the bubble machine with his cousins, giggling as bubbles popped right beside his ears, and the next he was in the arms of a staff member who had shamelessly asked, “Can I steal the birthday boy for one minute?”Everyone wanted to hold him. Everyone wanted a picture. Everyone wanted to make him laugh.And he gave them all of it; giggles, claps, open-mouthed smiles, tiny excited kicks.Sofia’s team had set up separate sections: a kids’ activity zone
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