Chapter: Chapter 76CHRISTINENathan was still staring at the torn paper in my hand or more specifically, at the black mask sitting on the table between us like it had suddenly become something alive.The office felt too quiet and I could practically hear the thoughts moving in his head as he slowly pieced things together.“What is going on?” he asked finally.His voice wasn’t loud and that somehow made it worse.I forced myself to stay calm as I folded the remaining torn piece of paper tighter in my palm. “It’s nothing serious.”Nathan looked at me for a long second like he couldn’t believe I even said that.“Christine…”“It’s handled.”“That,” he pointed at the mask, “does not look handled.”I exhaled slowly, I already knew this moment would come eventually.I just didn’t think it would happen like this.Nathan took a step closer. “Why are you acting like someone threatening you anonymously is normal?”“It’s not a threat.”His expression sharpened immediately. “Then what is it?”I didn’t answer becaus
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Chapter: Chapter 75CHRISTINEThe black mask sat inside my drawer like it belonged there like it hadn’t arrived anonymously inside my office barely an hour ago with a warning attached to it. I stared at the squeezed paper again before slowly closing the drawer shut.The unsettling part wasn’t even the message itself anymore.It was the fact that someone walked into my office and left it there without anyone noticing.They knew where I worked and they knew I resumed today and somehow, they knew I kept digging.A slow breath left me as I leaned back against my chair.I should probably tell Kael, it's actually becoming more serious than I had thought. The thought of telling Kael about it had crossed my mind for the tenth time already but I wasn't sure if telling him was the right thing to do now. He would get so mad, scold me and not allow me to get involved or investigate anything on my own and somehow, I wasn't ready for that. So, the thought died. My fingers tapped lightly against the desk before I
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Chapter: Chapter 74CHRISTINEMorning sunlight spilled through the glass walls of the penthouse, casting soft reflections across the floor as I stood in front of the mirror adjusting the sleeve of my blazer carefully.For the first time in over a week, I actually looked like myself again.The wounds had healed enough that I no longer needed proper bandages wrapped around my side. There was still soreness beneath the surface and the faint pull of healing skin whenever I moved too suddenly, but compared to days ago, it was manageable.Only thin protective strips remained hidden beneath my clothes now.I exhaled slowly before reaching for my bag. Finally, I was getting out of this apartment.If I had spent another full day indoors, I genuinely might have lost my mind.My thoughts drifted briefly toward everything that happened recently.The underground den, Dorian, the anonymous warning message and the mention of a woman as the one behind everything that has been happening to me. That last part still unse
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Chapter: Chapter 73KAELThe city lights blurred past the tinted windows as the car moved through Moonfall in complete silence.I sat back against the seat with one arm resting against the door while my thoughts replayed the last hour repeatedly.Christine lied to me and she was so calm about it.That alone wasn’t surprising because she had always known how to keep her expression controlled when she wanted to but tonight, something felt different.The image of her standing in her apartment flashed through my mind again.The way she quickly moved me away from Nathan, the way her laptop screen dimmed the moment I looked toward it and the way she kept pretending those guards naturally fell asleep was enough to tell me she was trying to hide something. A humorless scoff left me quietly. Christine Hale was many things but being careless wasn’t one of them.She drugged those guards intentionally and whatever she did afterward was connected to whatever was on that laptop.My jaw tightened slightly.That woman
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Chapter: Chapter 72CHRISTINEBy the time Nathan returned to the penthouse, the city outside had already drowned in darkness. The lights of Moonfall stretched endlessly beyond the glass walls, sharp and beautiful against the darkness, but I barely paid attention to them.My mind was elsewhere, it was still trapped inside that underground den and still replaying Dorian’s face.I could recall the way he stepped in so naturally, the way those people backed off without question and the way he kept avoiding direct answers while pretending he wasn’t hiding anything.None of it made sense.I sat curled slightly against the couch, my laptop resting on my thighs while one hand absentmindedly touched the plaster along my side.The wound still hurt not as badly as before, but enough to remind me it existed every time I moved too quickly.I can't wait for it to get healed fully, The sound of the door unlocking pulled me out of my thoughts.Nathan stepped inside a second later. His tie was loose and exhaustion clun
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Chapter: Chapter 71KAELThe moment the call ended, silence returned but it didn’t settle, it pressed instead.I just got off a call with the men I put to stand on guard at Christine's apartment. My grip tightened slightly around the phone before I set it down on the table with controlled precision. I didn't see it down carelessly but just enough to keep the irritation from spilling over into something unnecessary.They fell asleep, that was the explanation.Two trained men assigned a single task to just watching one person and somehow, they both “fell asleep.”That's such a useless statement.I leaned back slightly, my jaw tightening as the report replayed in my head.“She said she didn’t do anything.”Of course she did, I know her too well.My gaze lowered briefly. Christine must have drugged them, there was no doubt about it, no confusion or any possibility of coincidence.She had looked at the situation, calculated it, and removed the obstacle in front of her without hesitation and she did it whil
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The Beta’s Unwilling Bride
The next day, I woke to the sound of an angry voice filling the room. My heart sank as I struggled awake. With my sleepy eyes, I see him pacing the room, muttering under his breath. He was all dressed up and by the look of his expression, he wasn’t in a calm state.
“You’ve got to be kidding me,” he growled, slamming something against the wall.
I sat up, panicked.
“What’s wrong?” I questioned but he said no words to me. Walking towards him, just as I was about to touch him, he turned to me, his eyes blazing with fury. “You used me,” he spat.
“What?”
He pointed to my neck, where the faint scare of the mating mark of I and Sabastiam still showed. “You have a mate. You’re married, and you didn’t think to mention that before dragging me into this?”
What?
“Do you have any idea what you’ve done? I don’t get involved with mated wolves.”
“I’ll pay you,” I blurted out, “Whatever you want… mention any amount.”
I grabbed my purse and brought out my black card, stretching my hands towards him.
“Here. Take this.” I said.
“You think this is about money?”
“Stop being dramatic. Have this card. Just forget about everything. This card will go a long way.”
“Here.” I added.
Coldly, he stepped closer, glaring directly at my eyes as shivers ran down my spine. He took another step forward and I took another backwards, his eyes still locked in mine. It happened twice. Reaching an inch from me, his cold husky voice broke the silence.
“This isn’t about money.”
With that, he stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind him.
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Chapter: Chapter 100Tessa POVThe next day, I walk outside to clear my head. The garden is quiet, the air cool, the early morning sun barely rising. I’m tired from everything, Selene’s threat, the fear settling deep in my bones, the way Jaxon has vanished from my life like smoke. My wolf is restless, pacing inside me.I take a slow breath and stop near the roses.“Maybe today will be peaceful,” I whisper.But the moment I turn, a strong hand clamps over my nose and mouth. A sharp, sweet smell invades my lungs. I struggle, nails digging into skin, kicking back, but the grip only tightens.My vision blurs.My body weakens.The last thing I hear is a deep male voice saying, “Don’t let her fall.”Darkness swallows me.When I open my eyes again, I’m lying on a cold concrete floor. My head throbs. My stomach twists in pain. I blink until two shapes sharpen into two men standing over me, tall, rugged, dressed in black. Their faces are familiar but not enough to name.I push myself up.“W-Who are you?” My voice
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Chapter: Chapter 99Tessa POVWe talk for another hour, her words planting seeds of doubt—and hope. By the time I hang up, the sun has set, stars twinkling outside the window. I can’t stay here, wallowing. I need answers. Grabbing my keys, I head downstairs. Lila’s in the living room, dusting. “Luna? Going out?”“Just for a drive,” I say, not meeting her eyes. “To clear my head.”The night air is cool as I slide into my car, the engine purring to life. I don’t have a destination, but my instincts pull me toward the old pack borders, where Alaric’s territory begins. Lititi urges me on, excited. Maybe it’s reckless, but sitting idle isn’t an option anymore.The drive takes me through winding forest roads, moonlight filtering through the trees. Memories flood back—stolen moments with Alaric, before everything went wrong. His laugh, deep and genuine. The way he’d hold me, like I was precious. Jaxon had been passionate, but Alaric… he was home to me. I pull over at a lookout point, the city lights twinkling
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Chapter: Chapter 98Tessa POVThe words hit me like a slap from an invisible hand. Vacation? Jaxon and Amanda on vacation? While I’m here, fresh out of the hospital, my body still weak from the fainting earlier, my mind reeling from the fear and hurt that cuts my heart strings at the news. Lila’s eyes dart away from mine, her hands twisting in her apron as if she wishes she could take back what she just said. The kitchen smells of baking bread, warm, comforting but it does nothing to ease the chill settling in my bones.“What do you mean, vacation?” I ask, my voice sharper than I intend. Lititi stirs inside me, her wolf senses picking up on the unease radiating from the maid. “When did they leave? Where?”Lila swallows hard, glancing toward the hallway as if afraid someone might overhear. “This morning, Luna. Right after the Alpha got the call from the hospital saying you’d be okay. He… he said it was a last-minute thing. For Amanda’s health, you know? The stress of the pack and all. They’re at the beac
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Chapter: Chapter 97Tessa POVWhen I open my eyes again, the world is sterile white—hospital lights buzzing overhead, the smell of antiseptic filled in my nose. I’m in a bed, sheets tucked tight around me, an IV drip in my arm. Alone. My head throbs, and I blink against the brightness, trying to piece together what happened.The door swings open, and a nurse bustles in, her scrubs rustling. She’s middle-aged, with kind eyes and a clipboard in hand. “Thank the moon goddess, you’ve regained consciousness,” she says, smiling as she checks the monitor beside me. “How are you feeling, dear?”I swallow, my throat dry. “What… how long was I out?”“About twelve hours,” she replies, adjusting the IV. “You gave us a scare. Fainted right at home. Your pulse was high. I’m glad you look okay now.”Jaxon. “Where is he?” I ask, glancing around the empty room. No flowers, no chair pulled up beside me. Just beeps and silence.The nurse hesitates, her smile fading a bit. “He left after he brought you in with a lady—a preg
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Chapter: Chapter 96Tessa’s POVThe day had just begun when I got a notification on my phone from a strange number. The soft chime cuts through the quiet of my room, pulling me out of the fog I’ve been in all morning. I glance at the screen, my fingers hesitating for a second before I swipe it open. It’s a message with no text, just a photo attachment. I tap it, and the image loads slowly.And what I saw only made my day worse. There they are, Selene and Alaric. She’s leaning into him, her face lit up with a smile that looks too real, too happy. He’s got his arm around her waist, his expression as unreadable as ever, but there’s something in the way he holds her. Protective. Possessive. My stomach twists, and inside me, Lititi growls low and fierce, the jealousy ripping through us both like claws.Did she send me this photo or Alaric did? Or some stranger. I can’t stop staring. The photo’s blurry around the edges, probably taken from a distance, but it’s clear enough to hurt. Alaric’s gray eyes stare
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Chapter: Chapter 95Selene’s POV He carries me across the room with that same unhurried calm. His body is all heat and steadiness pressed against mine. I can feel the strength coiled under his control, the power that makes everyone else in the pack lower their eyes when he passes.“Put me down,” I whisper, half laughing, half trembling.He looks down at me, face unreadable. “You never listen.”“I do. Sometimes.”He sets me on the edge of the bed. The mattress dips under his weight when he sits beside me. For a moment, neither of us speaks. The air feels heavy, charged with all the words we never said.Outside, I hear the distant howl of a wolf, someone on border patrol. The sound fades into the night, leaving only the quiet sounds of crickets and our breathing.I reach out and trace the line of his jaw with my fingertips. “When you left, I thought I’d lost you forever.”“You didn’t,” he says simply.“I almost did,” I murmur. “You were so far gone, Alaric. I could see it in your eyes every day. It was li
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