Chapter: 50CECELIA'S POVWe sat in comfortable silence while I processed everything. A real mating ceremony, becoming Luna officially, raising Golden together as a family. Three months ago this would have seemed impossible while now it felt inevitable like this was always where we were meant to end up."I want more children," I said suddenly while the thought had been building for a while. "Not right away but someday. Golden should have siblings."Zeke's arm tightened around me while through the bond I felt his immediate agreement. "How many are we talking?""Two or three more maybe?" I suggested while tilting my head to look at him. "Enough that Golden isn't lonely but not so many that we're completely overwhelmed.""I like that," Zeke said while his hand moved to rest on my stomach like he could already picture me pregnant. "Golden would be a good big brother.""He would," I agreed while imagining our son helping with a baby. "Though we should probably wait until his wolf emergence situation i
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Chapter: 49Cecelia's POVGolden had been asleep for an hour while Zeke knocked softly on our bedroom door. I'd been reading in the chair beside Golden's small bed watching him breathe peacefully when Zeke poked his head in."Come with me," he whispered while gesturing toward the hallway. "I have something planned."I stood carefully while not wanting to wake Golden. He'd had a good day today, his color was better while the blue light under his skin had barely flickered at all. The doctor said the Alpha essence treatments were working while Golden's body was stabilizing.Zeke took my hand while leading me through our quarters to the private balcony I hadn't used much since moving back in. When he opened the door my breath caught because the space had been transformed.Candles covered every surface while their warm glow made everything look soft. A small table was set with real plates and silverware while covered dishes sat waiting. A bottle of wine was already open while two glasses sat beside it
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Chapter: 48Cecelia's POVThe hospital corridor felt too bright while I pushed Golden's wheelchair toward the visitor room where Layla waited to say goodbye to Cameron. Golden sat quietly wrapped in a blanket while his small hands gripped the armrests. He was finally strong enough to be out of bed for short periods which the doctor said was good progress."Why are we going to see her?" Golden asked while looking up at me with those big eyes that reminded me so much of Zeke."Because she needs to say goodbye to her son," I explained while keeping my voice gentle. "And Daddy thought it might help you understand what happened if you see that even bad people have families they care about."Zeke walked beside us while his hand rested on my shoulder. I could feel his tension through the bond while he wasn't happy about this visit either but had agreed it was necessary for Cameron's sake.We entered the room while Layla sat in a chair with two guards standing nearby. She looked smaller than I remembered
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Chapter: 47We reached the main level while I headed for my vehicle. The drive back to the hospital gave me time to process everything Layla had confessed. The depths of her delusion and manipulation were staggering while I couldn't believe I'd missed the signs for so long.But dwelling on that wouldn't help anyone while I needed to focus on the future with Cecelia and Golden instead of the past Layla had poisoned.The next morning I stood before the pack council while Layla was brought in wearing restraints. She looked smaller somehow while all her defiance from yesterday was gone. The council members watched her with expressions ranging from disgust to disappointment while many had known her for years."Layla Winters, you stand accused of conspiracy to kidnap, child endangerment, and treason against the Alpha's family," the head councilman read from the formal charges. "How do you plead?""Guilty," Layla said quietly while not looking at anyone.Murmurs went through the council while they'd exp
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Chapter: 46Zeke's POVGolden had been stable for twenty four hours while the doctor said Cecelia could maintain contact with him for short periods now. Her touch wouldn't suppress the wolf emergence like mine did but it would keep Golden calm and comfortable while I handled pack business that couldn't wait any longer."Are you sure about this?" Cecelia asked while looking nervous about being left alone with Golden even though the doctor and nurses were right outside."You'll be fine," I assured her while leaning down to kiss her forehead. "Just keep your hand on his chest like I've been doing. If anything changes the monitors will alert the medical staff immediately.""How long will you be gone?" she asked while her hand replaced mine on Golden's small chest."A few hours at most," I said while hating to leave them but knowing this couldn't be put off. "I need to handle Layla's interrogation personally."Cecelia's expression hardened while anger flashed in her eyes at Layla's name. "Make her suf
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Chapter: 45CECELIA'S POVI didn't argue while knowing he wouldn't change his mind anyway. Instead I just stayed close while taking turns with Zeke sleeping in short bursts. When I was awake I watched them both while my heart felt too full and too broken at the same time.During one of my shifts staying awake, I looked at Zeke asleep in his chair with his hand still pressed to Golden's chest. His large hand completely covered Golden's small torso while the size difference was almost funny. But seeing them connected like that while father and son bound together, made something settle in my chest that had been restless for three years.I never stopped loving him while I realized with sudden clarity. I'd been angry and hurt and determined to move on but under all that I still loved Zeke with the same intensity I had during our marriage. Maybe even more now while seeing him with Golden showed me the man he could be when he let his walls down.The thought scared me while I didn't know if I was ready t
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Chapter: 24BRONWYNThe media explosion happened faster than I imagined possible.By noon the photos were everywhere. Not just the Pinehaven Gazette but regional news sites, gossip blogs, even a few national outlets picked up the story because a wealthy CEO having an affair with his daughter's best friend was apparently irresistible clickbait.*Real Estate Mogul Trenton Rhiggs in Scandalous Relationship with Daughter's Friend**Age Gap Romance or Predatory Behavior? CEO Under Fire**Betrayal in Pinehaven: Best Friends Torn Apart by Forbidden Affair*My phone wouldn't stop ringing even after I turned it off and back on. Reporters, old friends wanting gossip, people I hadn't talked to in years suddenly very interested in my life.I made it back to Boston by early afternoon, thinking I could hide in my apartment and wait for the storm to p
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Chapter: 23Tears filled my eyes because I hadn't expected support from anyone."Thank you," I whispered."Don't thank me yet." His expression turned serious. "You need to understand what you're getting into. This town will talk, people will judge, Eudora may never forgive you, are you prepared for all of that?""I don't know." I wiped my eyes. "All I know is that when I'm with him I feel more myself than I ever have before."My mother sighed. "You really love him.""I really do.""Then you need to figure out if love is enough," she said. "Because everything else is going to be very hard."They let me stay for dinner but the conversation was strained, we talked about the cruise and my work and everything except Trenton until finally I couldn't take it anymore."I need to go," I said, standing."Where?" My mot
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Chapter: 22BRONWYNThe train to Boston felt endless, every mile taking me further from Trenton and closer to a life that suddenly felt empty. I stared out the window at the darkness rushing past, replaying Eudora's face over and over.*I never want to see you again.*My phone buzzed. Trenton.*Please tell me you made it to the train safely.*I stared at the message, my fingers hovering over the keyboard. Part of me wanted to ignore it, to make a clean break like I'd said I would. The other part, the bigger part, needed to answer him.*On the train now. Getting into Boston around midnight.*Three dots appeared immediately.*I miss you already.*My chest tightened. I shouldn't respond. I should put the phone away and start the process of moving on.*I miss you too.*&n
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Chapter: 21TRENTONEverything happened too fast and too slow at the same time.Eudora walked up the path, her smile bright while I stood frozen at the spot, my brain moving with the speed of a freight train but still unable to recollect my thoughts. Stellan turned toward her, the manila envelope still in his hand, and the creepy smile he had on his face scared even me."Get inside," I said to Bronwyn without looking away from Stellan. "Now."But she didn't move, rooted to the spot behind me in the doorway."Dad!" Eudora reached us, her eyes landing on Stellan with confusion. "Mr. Grayson? What are you doing here?""Eudora." Stellan's voice was unnecessarily sweet, she had to take a step back. "Perfect timing. I was just about to have a very important conversation with your father.""About what?" She looked between us, her
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Chapter: 20TRENTONI started with teasing, my free hand roaming down her body, skirting her inner thighs without mercy. I brushed my knuckles along the slick folds of her pussy, but pulled back each time she whimpered and bucked toward me. 'Not yet, baby,' I murmured, nipping at her earlobe. 'I want you dripping for me, begging before I give you what you need.' She squirmed under my hold, her breaths coming in short pants as I circled her clit, dipping just the tip of a finger into her entrance to spread her wetness around. Her pussy clenches around air, juices coating my fingers as I finally pressed two inside her, curling them slow and deep to stroke that spot that made her cry out.'Fuck, you're so wet already,' I said, my thumb rubbing firm circles over her swollen clit while I pumped my fingers in and out, the wet sounds filling the room. 'This cunt's aching for my cock, isn't it? Tell me how bad you want it.' Tears of frustration and pleasure slipped down her
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Chapter: 19The Calm BeforeTRENTONI didn't sleep.All night I sat in my study with my laptop and phone, making calls across time zones, chasing down the final pieces I needed to close the Pinehaven deal. If I could get this locked down before Stellan's deadline, it wouldn't matter what photos he had because his company would be finished.At six in the morning Jericho called. "We're close. There's three more board signatures and it's done.""How long?""If everyone cooperates? It should be by the end of day. Maybe sooner.""Make it sooner." I rubbed my eyes, exhaustion pulling at me. "I need this closed by eight tonight.""That's aggressive even for you." He paused. "What's really going on, Trenton?""Just close it, Jericho. Whatever it takes."Brilliana arrived at seven looking more tir
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