Chapter: Chapter 8 2Larissa's POV Claire started crying before we’d even pulled into the hospital parking lot.She’d been fine at breakfast, nibbling pieces of pancake and humming to herself. But the moment Brayden had said the word hospital and Stephanie had made a poorly timed joke about shots, she’d stiffened. By the time we tried loading into the car, she'd already started wailing, determined to fight us every step of the way.“No shot!” She cried, hiccuping between sobs.“You’re not getting a shot.” Stephanie promised, over and over, rocking her gently in the backseat. “It’s just a quick check. No shots.”Claire didn’t believe her. To Claire, hospitals meant needles, and needles meant betrayal. She screamed the whole drive, the sound vibrating through the car that I was surprised our eardrums didn't burst.By the time we arrived at the hospital, she was still wailing and flailing around in Stephanie’s arms in an effort to escape.Inside, the hospital smelled like antiseptic and faint lemon cleaner.
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Chapter: Chapter 82Larissa's POV I don’t think I’d ever hated the press more than I did that morning.Even before we reached the courthouse steps, the air was electric with anticipation. Flashes lit up the gray sky like lightning, and reporters shoved their microphones so close that our driver had to honk twice just to inch us forward. But the cameras weren’t on Brayden or me today. Not even on Benjamin.They were here for Claire.The child Benjamin claimed didn’t exist.Stephanie carried her out of the car, holding her firmly against her hip. Claire was dressed in a pale yellow dress with little white shoes, and sunflower-shaped shades. She was too young to know she was at the center of a legal battlefield. But that also meant she wasn't fully aware of what was going on so she was waving at everyone as we made our way up. She thought this was all just some fun parade.Brayden glared at them all like he could set them on fire through sheer force of will. I don't think he had stopped drowning since the
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Chapter: Chapter 80Larissa's POV Stephanie strode up with the kind of confidence only she could muster in a courtroom full of people itching to see blood. She swore in, sat, and crossed her legs as though she were on a talk show rather than the witness stand.Benjamin frowned when he saw her; it was barely perceptible, but it was there. In return, Stephanie just smiled sweetly at him.“Ms. Sylvester, how would you describe Mr. Benjamin Patterson?” Carter began.Her lip curled. “Manipulative. Arrogant. The kind of man who believes consequences don’t apply to him. He carried himself like he believed he was better than everyone else. It was exhausting to watch.”“Could you explain that?” Carter asked.“Objection. Leading.” Harrington countered.“Overruled.” Judge Henderson said. “Go ahead and answer the question.”“When Benjamin and Lara started dating, he came to our place a couple of times. It was the house that we had grown up in and we inherited it after our parents passed.” Stephanie explained. “One
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Chapter: Chapter 79Larissa’s POV Two days later, I was back in that suffocating courtroom, and the weight in my chest hadn’t lessened. If anything, it had grown heavier.Carter had explained what would happen: today was the defense’s turn. Today, the jury would hear our side, our witnesses. But knowing that didn’t make it easier to sit under the fluorescent lights, knowing I’d soon be the one in the witness box.Carter had told me not to rehearse too much so that I wouldn't sound scripted and fake. But I couldn't help it. How else was I supposed to stay calm and deliver my testimony without stuttering if I didn't practice? I'd paced a hole in the bedroom floor, anxiously going over what I would say until Brayden had dragged me to bed and held me down until I'd fallen asleep in his arms.“Don’t worry. You'll be brilliant.” Stephanie had said as I’d helped her with her hair that morning.It was easy for her to say. She wasn't the murder suspect. And Stephanie had her unadulterated rage for Benjamin to fu
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Chapter: Chapter 78Larissa's POV When we got back in, the prosecution had lined up their witnesses, each one neatly typed into a schedule, as though this were just a normal day of business meetings instead of the day my life would be picked apart piece by piece.I smoothed my skirt as we sat back down after the morning formalities. Brayden was beside me, posture sharp and alert. Stephanie sat on my other side, tapping her foot in irritation, already bored out of her mind.The prosecutor — Mr. Harrington, still smug as though this trial were already a victory lap — stood and adjusted his tie. “Your Honor, the State would like to call Officer Daniel Hughes to the stand.”A bailiff led a man forward. He was tall, lean, his uniform crisp even though he wasn’t technically on duty. He raised his right hand, swore the oath, and sat.“Officer Hughes.” Mr. Harrington began, “Can you tell us about the night in question?”The officer nodded with practiced calm. “I was called to the scene following reports of a d
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Chapter: chapter 77Larissa's POV The last time I had been in a courthouse, it was for Brayden and I's wedding.The wedding has been more or less a private affair. I hadn't invited any of my friends or family members because they all thought me to be a murderer and wouldn't have come anyway. My dress was long enough to cover my ankle monitor and my veil thick enough to hide my expression from the crowd.So much has changed since then.For one, this wasn't a private affair. Anyone with even the slightest ear for news and/or gossip knew of this trial. So that meant that reporters, vloggers, and randos were stationed at the entrance of the courthouse with their cameras and microphones. Even before we stepped out of the car, there was the noise from the questions being thrown at us, and the multiple flashes from the camera were evident. Some people had scrawled words of encouragement — or otherwise depending on whose side of the story they believed — on placards and cardboards and waved them as we drove by.
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Vengeance Brought Me To His Bed
Adele thought the worst day of her life was burying her husband—until the Mafia came to collect the twenty million dollars he left behind. They didn’t just want money. They took her kidney, broke her leg, scarred her face, and left her for dead.
Six months later, Adele discovered the cruelest betrayal of all: her husband, Eric, was still alive… and expecting a child with his mistress. When she threatened to expose him, he killed her.
But death wasn’t the end.
Adele woke up in the past, with one burning vow: this time, she would not be the victim. This time, she would make Eric pay.
Her revenge plan was flawless until a new devil entered the game.
Angel Dragovich.
The ruthless head of House Dragovich—dangerous, sinfully magnetic, and calculative. He wasn’t part of her story before—so why was he here now?
………
Angel Dragovich doesn’t chase petty debts, but when he sees Adele, he claims her as his own. Her fire awakens something dark in him… something that won’t rest until she bends—or breaks.
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Chapter: Chapter 28ANGEL'S POV I hurried out of my room as I was on my way to the casino. I had no plans of going there, but I got a call from Joe saying they got one of the men who had been hovering around the casino for some time now. What I hadn't expected was to come face to face with Adele, her hands folded as if ready to punch on my face. I blinked in confusion as I stood in confusion as I waited to see what she was trying to do but she wouldn't proceed, instead she dropped her arm awkwardly and looked at me with a cold stare before turning around, walking towards her room and slamming the door behind her, I couldn't help but chuckle out at that moment.I walked further out of the house, but came in contact with Rosalyn, she had a smile on her face like she always does. I raised my brows in anticipation for her words, then I could tell her off I wasn't gonna eat dinner tonight.“Dinners served sir!” She added politely, her eyes staring on her toe, I walked past her and she certainly knew what tha
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Chapter: Chapter 27ADELE'S POV I walked into the Dragovich's home with a bit of renewed hope. I knew Carmilia couldn't do anything about my situation but talking with her always made me feel much better. As I got to the entrance I was directed to the room they had assigned to me. Angel's room was opposite mine. He really was some clown to think I wouldn't act the way I wanted just because he was close to me. Shame on him. I threw my legs into the air in front of his room, like I was kicking off an invisible Angel. I was gonna do the same with my hands when his door pulled open, I stood frozen, my hands still in the air. He lifted his brows in confusion. Anyone would clearly have that expression on his face if they found a statue in front of their door. I hurriedly dropped my hands down, casting a cold stare at him before moving further into my room. I didn't dare to look at him knowing fully well that hurt hands were still in the door. I sighed, slammed the door as I normally do, aggressively.I saw
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Chapter: Chapter 26ADELE'S POVI spent most of my day at work worrying about going back into the Dragovich's mansion, my students clearly noticed that due to my constant mistakes. I was grateful I didn't have any classes with my teenage students or no grown up had walked in on a ballet teacher missing her steps on a regular basis. I decided to settle with the mind practice for the day. I knew it made no impact on these little kids but it was way better than tripping and embarrassing myself. I had all the kids sit and fold their legs against the other, we were going to work on our minds.“Concentrate Lily!” I snapped at one of my students who instead of shutting her eyes closed kept on peeping on Bethel who sat next to her.“But Bethel ain't praying!” She said, pointing towards Bethel who had her eyes partly closed. I heaved in frustration, I really was in no mood for these kids, I should have told their parents to come pick them up earlier today.“We're not praying,” I placed my hands on my thighs and m
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Chapter: Chapter 25ANGEL'S POV I walked hastily as Joe and some of the clan members followed behind me. I had called them all for an urgent meeting after getting news about some strange faces caught roaming around the casino. I knew there were lots of clans ready to take me out if they got the opportunity and I also was ready to put whoever dared in his place. But this wasn't a good time, I couldn't make any rash moves or risk being exposed. We had a big shipment coming and everything was supposed to go on smoothly, until then, we've got lots of restrategising to do. Joe hurried ahead of me as he pulled the door of the casino open letting me through. It was day time and the place was mostly empty during the day. I walked into what should have been my office but certainly wasn't and then down the stairs which led to a building underground. It was where the real Dragovich's business happened. The casino only was a front for our ammunition business, we were quite popular overseas when it came to dealing
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Chapter: Chapter 24ADELE'S POV “Dadaa would be clapping for joy in his grave anyways. He's always wanted Angel turning into the mean person he was. Arina kept going on and on and I slowly began to hear her voice like an echo, she had offered to give me a ride on my way out of the mansion. I needed to open the studio today, it had been three days since I opened up and I was sure I already had an unhealthy schedule waiting for me at work. Sitting next to Yuri, I realized I made the worst mistake of the day by letting her give me a lift. She only went on and on about how pissed she was Angel took me without my will. She clearly wasn't aware of it all and only got to know at the dining table after I let the words roll out of my tongue. I didn't feel a bit of fear, rather it was relief that came running out of my veins.“Adele, Adele?Arina's voice pulled me out of my thoughts and she had her eyes scanning through my face as if in anticipation for an answer. I blinked, feeling embarrassed on asking her what
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Chapter: Chapter 23ANGEL'S POV The heat in the dining hall was quite intense, I wouldn't care if I wasn't involved. It always had been that way, the Dragovich's family couldn't sit together without a war, we never were compatible and I already was used to that, but this, it certainly was different. I never wanted to bring Adele anywhere close to the family, especially Yuri, she was trouble enough. But the excitement in Arina’s voice when she asked to meet Adele made me crave the sight of the both of them together in a room. As much as I didn't want to admit it, Adele had similar traits with Arina. They both were strong willed, and most importantly daring. Having them both in a room certainly would be coarse. I had my men drag Adele into the dining room and was glad Arina arrived before Adele left. Not that I would have let her, I was glad I didn't have to coarse her for the second time.Arina was the one who was getting along with him because she did most of the talking but I and Adele did the listen
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Chapter: Chapter 119Hello guys, so the last chapter was supposed to be an author's note. I'm not really familiar with the author's center interface, so please bear with me. So, guys, I understand that I haven't uploaded any chapters for over two months, and that's because of my health. I'm really really sorry about that, but my health is not entirely under my control. I had to rush the story even though I had a lot planned out(walking you guys through on how Claire was caught, and what happened with Alfredo and his family). I just had to wrap it up because I feel it's long overdue. I know many of you must have forgotten about one or two details regarding the story, but for every single one of you that sticked to the end, I'm super grateful 🙏🏽. This is actually my first story, and the love you guys showed me was immense. Thank you so very much, and God bless you all. I hope to see your support whenever I come up with a new story. Kindly leave your honest reviews and criticism, on the general comment
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Chapter: Chapter 118Alpha Farrell's POV Two Months Later. It's been two whole month since I found out that Gabriella and I were mates, and all the saga that led us to this moment. Alfredo has been stripped off his position as Alpha, and his family exiled from the Pack, they're basically rogues with nothing but scraps to feed on. Princess Sheila on the other hand, was given a more milde punishment. Lockhart was still under Nightshade's while she served as an omega in the Packhouse. This was the mildest punishment we could give her, since it was with her help I was able to locate Alfredo after he secretly changed the location where he held Gabriella and the boys. The first phone call I had received was from her. But Alfredo found out she was tipping me off, and used her to lure me into a trap. Where he used those rogues who attacked us to secretly inject us with wolfsbane, making us weak and powerless. Princess Sheila still came to the rescue, soon after Alfredo came to gloat while I was chained, and c
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Chapter: Chapter 117Melissa’s POV One month later.The gown in front of me was sparkling, casting glittering lights from its reflection as the helpers helped me don it.“It’s pretty, mummy,” Daemon said with his brother running behind him.The helpers stood at the door, stopping them from reaching me for fear of them ruining it.“Let them in,” I said, waiting for my boys to run into my arms.They came in haste, but mounting their distance, even as curiosity pushed at them to touch my gown.“My wife is going to wear one like this when I get married,” Damian said as he caressed the gown.I threw him a smile, bending as low as my gown would allow me to touch their heads. “Of course she would,” I said as I pinched his cheeks.“Are you ready?”I raised my head to meet Aiden as he stood in front of the room, dressed elegantly, for the matter. “I am.” The answer was no surprise for me as I straightened my gown while Aiden held out his arm for me.“You wouldn’t want to keep the groom waiting for too long,” he s
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Chapter: Chapter 116Gabriella’s POV I stood like a display doll in front of the entire Silverrose, as I listened to Alfredo give a glamorous speech to justify why he's an asshole.I can't wait for all this to be over so Alfredo can take me to see my voice. He has done all he can to break me, and since he wasn't succeeding, he stopped so low as using my boys, our kids to threaten me.‘I only want you Mel, we can make more babies,’ he said, holding a knife over Damian. My baby was so scared and called out to me for help but I couldn't do anything. Now in order to keep my kids alive, I'm subjecting myself to an eternity of hell on earth. But I can endure all that, as long as my boys are fine. The look on Farrell's face when I told him I wanted to be with Alfredo broke me every time I thought about it.Alfredo nudged me, which was his cue, telling me to smile. I forced a smile, as Alfredo took another gulp of wine.“You're mine forever now, Mel,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper as he brought out
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Chapter: Chapter 115Claire's POVToday makes it exactly four days since I saw Aiden and Alpha Farrell last. From what I was told, they suddenly got into their car and drove off. At first I was worried that maybe, somehow they'd figured out that Gabriella was in Silverrose Pack, but I called Alfredo and he confirmed that they never showed up at his Pack.I didn't take his words for it when he told me, but everywhere has been calm, and there's no way in hell that Alpha Farrell found Gabriella and Alfredo still have his head.“Don't get happy too quickly,” Anya said through the mindlink. “I’ve got a feeling that this is the calm before the storm.”“Yeah right,” I replied, rolling my eyes. “There's no storm coming. If there's one thing, the storm already happened and this is the calm after the storm.”“But–”“Not now, Anya!” I snapped. “Alfredo is going to mark and announce Gabriella as his Luna today, and we’re going to witness that alongside anybody,” I explained. “So, no matter what storms come after this
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Chapter: Chapter 114Alpha Farrell's PovHow we arrived at the location in the text was a total blur. The stone walls of the shrines were cracked and filled with overgrown vines.As we stepped towards the entrance of the shrine, the door to the shrine creaked open.“Ah, Alpha Farrell,” Alfredo called out gingerly, spreading his arms wide like he was seeing an old friend. “I must say, I'm disappointed you didn't send an official letter. I would have made your welcome, more… memorable,” he smirked.“Cut the crap, Alfredo!” I snarled, bringing out my claws, as I marched forward, Ora flashing in my eyes. “Where's Gabriella? Where are my boys?”“Your boys?” Alfredo chuckled darkly. “I think you're getting things wrong, Alpha Farrell,” he said, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. “THEY ARE MY BOYS. And as for my MATE, I'm sure she doesn't want to see you.”“Alfredo!” I growled, charging towards him.“Farrell!” Aiden called out to me from behind.“What?!” I snapped irritatedly, turning sharply to face him
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