Chapter: CHAPTER 65: I WANT YOU IN MY OFFICEJulia“Oh my God! Dad!” Justin barreled into the living room, breathless with shock and excitement.“My son.” Gilbert grinned warmly. His eyes lit up like he was genuinely happy. If I didn’t know him better, I might’ve believed he missed Justin. “I missed you, son.”He pulled Justin into a hug. Justin held him tight, his head resting against Gilbert’s chest. I looked away.“Dad, when did you get back?” Justin looked at his father like he was seeing something he thought he’d lost.Jealousy bloomed low in my gut, unwelcome. A thought I didn’t want to think. Maybe my kids loved their father more than they loved me.“Last night,” Gilbert answered as he glanced my way. “And I wish your mother was as welcoming as you both.”Justin’s head whipped between us. “What do you mean?” “She made me sleep on the hard couch,” Gilbert shook his head, a sad smile tugging at his lips. “She’s mad at me. And I don’t blame her. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have stayed too long away from home.”He was pretend
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Chapter: CHAPTER 64: HE CAME BACKJuliaI shut the door on impulse, clutching my chest, shocked to my bones. I heard a metallic sound in my ears, even though I knew it was silent. I felt like I couldn’t breathe.The doorbell rang again. I opened it—and it was really him.Gilbert.He still had that wide smile on his face.“Quit the games, honey. I’m back.”What? The audacity of him.He pushed me aside with one hand and walked in, looking around like he owned the place. And yes, maybe it was his house once. But he lost that right the moment he tried to gamble it away—and hit me for trying to stop him. If I had let him, he wouldn’t even have a home to come back to.“Justin and Olivia, where are they? Where are my kids?” he asked, like he still had control over us.I swallowed hard. “They should be upstairs. In bed,” I said, folding my arms.“What are you doing here, Gilbert?”He looked back at me. “What kind of stupid question is that, Julia? This is my home.”He chuckled like he was joking—but I caught the meanness in h
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Chapter: CHAPTER 63: THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENED JuliaI ignored his calls all day yesterday. And again this morning. Each time his name lit up my phone, I pressed the side button and silenced it. I couldn’t stand to hear his voice. Not after seeing him with her. She had her arms wrapped around him—so cozy, like he was her boyfriend. She looked perfect beside him. And I hated how much it hurt. I hated that I cared. But God, I did. Another call came through. This time, my office line.I sighed and picked up. “Hello?”There was silence. And then… “Julia,” his deep voice called my name. And I froze. My heart stuttered, my fingers suddenly became weak.“Can we talk?” he added, his voice making me tremble. I almost caved and said yes. I slammed the phone down. I can’t. Not now. Not when I still felt this angry and betrayed.Minutes later, Lydia walked in with a file. “New client,” she dropped it on my table. “The CEO asked me to give this to you. The client…She’s expecting you this evening. Everything you need is in the folder.”I opene
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Chapter: CHAPTER 62: CAUGHT IN THE OFFICEMichaelThe cameras kept flashing as I stood in front of the press, answering their endless questions. My eyes scanned the crowd—and then I saw her. Julia.She walked toward me, looking nervous. She showed up. Just like she’d promised, she stood a little behind me, off to the side. I let out a half-smile and turned my attention back to the journalists.“Mr. King,” one of them called out, “who is this woman to you?”I froze, just for a second. Julia tensed beside me, her eyes wide with panic.A part of me wanted to say it—that she was my woman, that we were together, that I trusted her more than anyone. But this wasn’t the time. This press conference wasn’t about us. It was about King Global—about leadership, legacy, and control. The board was watching. Investors were watching. I couldn’t risk it—not now. I spotted Langley. His expression told me he wasn’t happy Julia was standing beside me. And just like that—I had my opportunity.“Langley,” I said, turning to him, “could you join us
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Chapter: CHAPTER 61: FIRST NIGHT SLEEPING OVER PART 2MichaelI finally pulled back. Her face was flushed, her skin damp with sweat. Her eyes were half-closed. She looked ruined—messy and still so beautiful.I kissed my way back up her body, stopping at her full breasts. They rose beneath me. I took one in my mouth and suckled, hearing her gasp. Her hands were on my back again. I moved to the other breast, my tongue teasing her nipple. I moaned against her as she whimpered. I could feel her heart pounding through her skin.“Michael, make love to me… please,” she whispered, dazed.I pulled off my shorts and pushed her legs open, locking my eyes with hers. Her hands fixed on my waist, her thighs wrapped around me again as I entered her.“Yes,” she moaned, a loud sound tearing from her throat. Her hands flew to my back, grabbing, clawing.My hands gripped her hips as I moved inside her. She felt so good—there was nothing sweeter than her. My face dropped to her neck, grunting as she squeezed me, meeting every thrust with her own, her legs l
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Chapter: CHAPTER 60: FIRST NIGHT SLEEPING OVER MichaelI returned home. It was past 11 p.m., and I was anxious to see Julia. I wasn’t sure if she’d stayed… or if she’d left.I stepped out of the backseat, restless. I hastened my footsteps, impatient, as I walked straight into the house.“Good night, Adam,” I muttered to my driver as he set the shopping bags down in the living room. It was quiet.I walked into the second living room—the same place we’d been before I left. The lights were off. My chest sank. She left.I switched on the light. And there she was. Her slender frame peacefully sleeping on the sofa. Her arms were tucked under her body, knees pulled close to her chest to make herself comfortable.A smile broke across my face. She stayed.I walked over, bent down, and picked her up. She didn’t wake up—only sighed a little in her sleep, her head falling lightly against my chest.I took her upstairs and laid her on my bed, her head sinking into the pillow. I pulled the covers over her, brushing a few strands of hair away fro
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Chapter: CHAPTER 153: FAR TOO LONG Katarina “Oh my God, Zane!” I exclaim. “You’re alive!” I squeal as I speed toward him, closing the distance between us. I throw my arms around him, my hands locking at his waist. He lifts me, one leg coming off the floor, and his lips crash on mine.“Am I dreaming?” I pull back, my lips brushing his, searching his eyes.“I’m here, my Katarina.” His eyes twinkle. “I heard your conversation with Adam. How long have I been out?”I chuckle and kiss him again. “Far too long,” I whisper between kisses.His eyes dart to my belly, then back to my face, anxious. “And our baby?”“He’s great. Eager to meet his dad.”“We have a son,” he chuckles, and I smile with him. “I heard you, you know—every word you said. But my body was still too weak to wake. I needed more time to heal.”I rest my head against his chest, eyes closed, grateful. Then I tilt my head up, oddly curious. “I’m going to ask a weird question. While you were still unconscious, do you remember…fucking me in our bathroom?”He laughs
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Chapter: CHAPTER 152: SO IT’S OVER?Katarina“Alpha Katarina.” I hear Adam’s voice close to my ear. My eyes crease shut, then flutter open again.I instantly turn to Zane.He’s still lying beside me. I’ve squeezed myself on the hospital bed just to be near him.“He’s still unconscious,” Adam states the obvious.I let out a sigh of disappointment.“We have a problem, Katarina.”“Problem?” My eyes search his, puzzled.“It’s Rex. He’s escaped Fortress. And now he’s challenging you and your position as Grand Alpha.”“What?” My voice cracks. “How is that possible? How did he escape from Fortress?”“His pack helped break him out. They believe your claim as Grand Alpha is illegitimate. And Rex is hell bent on taking it.”I shake my head, exhausted. Can he really do that?“He can. And he will if we don’t stop him. He has the full support of his pack behind him. He is fueling a hate narrative against you, using the fact that you are a wolf hunter and your past betrayal of Zane to sway minds and turn them against you.”“What does
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Chapter: CHAPTER 151: AS YOU WISH, GRAND ALPHAKatarina His eyes dart to my baby crying in his arms as he swings him. “You’ve been seeking my approval for so long.” The smile on his face hardens into sternness. “Do this and you’ll have my approval. Take our side, Katarina. Stand with your father.”“Once upon a time, that was all I wanted.” But now… I shake my head. “My answer is no.”“I’m your family,” Dad snaps. “The only one you have.”“You’re wrong. I have a new family now. One full of love. And my son in your arms is proof of it.”“You really think that dead Alpha loved you?”“Zane gave his life for me. I betrayed him once before. I’ll never make that mistake again.”“Mistake?” Dad glares at me.“I’m going to ask one last time, give me back my child.” My voice deepens into a growl as I prepare to lunge at him, just as Jeremy raises his gun at me, ready to shoot.“You’re all alone. It’s time to give up. It only takes a second, Katarina, to drop this child. Take another step and your son will be dead.”A growl tears out of me,
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Chapter: CHAPTER 150: A SON FOR A SONKatarina My smile fades as my gaze shifts from the baby in my arms to Adam. He parks a short distance away from the house, close enough to keep watch, but far enough not to be noticed.“If Dad is dying, then I really have to see him,” I murmur, biting my lip. “I know you hate being here, and you probably want to finish him off.”Adam exhales deeply, his eyes lingering on the house before settling on me. “A confrontation between me and your father has been a long time coming. We have our own score to settle.”I nod. “I’m going in now.”“Okay,” he responds, but his hand grips mine before I step out. “You’re a werewolf now, Katarina, walking into a hunter’s house. Be careful.”I nod again, though in my heart I don’t believe Dad would ever hurt me.I walk to the door and press the bell.It doesn’t take long before Dad opens it.“Katty,” he beams, his eyes falling to the baby in my arms wrapped in a white shawl. “Is this…?”“Yes. Your grandson.” I answer with a small smile.He looks aroun
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Chapter: CHAPTER 149: I’M HERE NOWKatarinaAdam meets me just as I reach the outside of the building.He seizes my arms, forcing me to face him, his expression hard with what feels like anger. Then suddenly, he pulls me into a hug.I startle, but slowly wrap my arms around him.“I’m glad you’re alive. And I’m sorry I didn’t say that sooner,” he whispers.“It’s okay,” I breathe. “Everything that’s happening… it’s all my fault.”He rubs my back, trying to comfort me. “I’ll take you home.”We arrive at Zane’s house. Roselyn’s warm eyes welcome me in as she hugs me. Then I head upstairs and step into the shower.The water pours down my skin, but my senses are alive, every sound, every scent, even from miles away. I try to ignore it and cry harder, letting the water hide my tears.Then I feel him.Zane.Like he’s right here, behind me. My gaze darts, and suddenly I feel his arms wrap around me.“Told you I’d protect you,” he bites my ear lightly before spinning me to face him.“Zane, you’re awake!” I exclaim, hugging him t
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Chapter: CHAPTER 148: ALPHA KATARINA Katarina I enter Zane’s hospital room, the beeping of the monitors loud in my ears.“Zane,” I whisper, gripping his hand, tears spilling uncontrollably as I stare at him lying unconscious on the bed. “You did it. You kept your promise. We’re both alive, me and our baby.”I pause, watching his chest rise and fall on oxygen.I can even hear his heartbeat.“We had a boy,” I chuckle through tears. “You need to wake up and see him. He’s so divine. I can’t wait to say I told you so.”He’s going to open his eyes any moment. He wouldn’t want me to rub it in his face that he was wrong.So, I watch him waiting for him to open his eyes. If he can just wake up now, all will be well.I can still feel our mate bond. I keep going. “Say something, Zane. Anything, I promise I’ll hear it.”But all I hear is silence. Just the endless beeping of machines.I break down, sobbing. “We haven’t even named our baby yet,” I croak. “Wake up, please.”But he doesn’t.I sob until I’m breathless.I feel a hand on
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Chapter: CHAPTER 85: TWENTY FOUR HOURS THREATLily“Thomas, let’s talk things through,” I said, following him as he dashed down the stairs. “Please… wait.”He ignored me, moving even faster until he reached the door, swung it open, and headed for his car.“Thomas, where are you going? I don’t think you should drive like this—you’re upset.”My words fell on deaf ears as he got into his car and sped off. I pulled a chunk of hair away from my face, feeling upset. How could he just leave like that? Maybe it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have mentioned Simon. I should have met Tom for lunch at work and come straight home afterward. I messed up. I can’t really blame him.I turned around to head back inside and saw Lizzy. She looked at me with judgmental eyes, like I’d done something wrong. She had caught Simon and me kissing in the garden, and now she must think I’m a bad wife, cheating on Tom with his brother.“Are you okay, Mrs. Lily?” she managed to ask, looking at me with concern.“I’ll be fine, Lizzy,” I muttered as I rushed back in
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Chapter: CHAPTER 84: FIGHTING ABOUT SIMONLily “Tom,” I stammered, unsure of how to explain. I wasn’t sure if Thomas was going to believe anything I said, but I had to try.“With Simon, I presume,” Thomas spat, barely containing his rage. He was furious. The thought of Simon and me together clearly irked him. Maybe it was jealousy, or the fact that a part of him knew Simon and I had something beyond a normal friendship.“Yes. We worked together,” I replied, trying to stay calm, though his anger made it hard to breathe.He moved closer, his eyes locked on mine, filled with an intensity that made my stomach twist in fear. “Didn’t I tell you not to work with Simon?” he repeated, his voice rising.“I know you did,” I began, my voice shaky. “But I told you, I couldn’t just not show up. I need to speak to Geoffrey first.”“Then what are you waiting for?” he shouted, slamming the bathroom door behind me. I flinched, my body reacting to the sudden noise. My heart pounded in my chest.He stepped closer, pointing a finger at me. “Lily
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Chapter: CHAPTER 83: TENSION IN THE RESTAURANTLily Simon’s gaze was fixed on me. “Answer the call, Lily, or Tom will get even more suspicious.”I reluctantly picked up the phone. Before I could even say hello, Thomas’s voice blared through the speaker. “I don’t care what the hell you’re doing, I want you home now!” The call abruptly ended, leaving me staring at my phone in shock.For a few seconds, I was stunned. I hadn’t expected that reaction. My heart raced, not from fear of him, but from the relief that he wasn’t here. If Tom had found Simon and me having dinner together, especially after I refused to go home with him, it would have been a disaster. I exhaled slowly, thankful I didn’t have to face that mess. But now I had another problem—Simon’s eyes were locked on me.“What did he say?” Simon asked, curious.“He wants me home,” I muttered, pushing my chair back, ready to leave.“Wait.” Simon reached for my hand, and when his fingers wrapped around mine, a spark shot through me. I froze, my hand still under his warm grasp. I
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Chapter: CHAPTER 82: DISOBEYING TOMLily“I don’t know what you mean,” I said, my voice firmer than before.“Your coldness toward me seems more personal than professional.”Simon didn’t immediately respond, but his gaze remained on me, making the silence stretch longer than I was comfortable with. I couldn’t shake the feeling that he was pushing my buttons on purpose, though I didn’t have the energy to figure out why.“Look, Simon, I’m already having a pretty bad day. Please don’t make it any worse,” I continued, exhaling deeply.My hands tightened around the paper in front of me. I braced myself for a sarcastic response or some come back, but instead, he just returned to his work, ignoring the tension. Maybe that was for the best. I wasn’t in the mood for an argument, even though I felt like I could bite his head off. He’s probably number two on my list of enemies, with Jessica holding the permanent top spot. I forced myself to concentrate again. Then, my phone beeped, pulling my attention away from the file. I glance
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Chapter: CHAPTER 81: WORKING WITH SIMONLilyJessica let out a cold, arrogant smile, her eyes narrowing. “Make sure you never forget what team you’re on,” she whispered, stepping back just enough to let me open the door again. Typical of Jessica, always giving me those condescending smiles and asking pointed questions about my marriage to Thomas, as if daring me to admit how miserable I was. It was exhausting. I felt trapped in a life I couldn’t escape.I rolled my eyes, refusing to let her words get under my skin. She always had a way of making me feel like I didn’t belong, like I was an outsider in my own marriage. But I wasn’t about to give her the satisfaction of seeing me rattled. Not today.I slid into the backseat of the car, slamming the door shut behind me, and glanced out the window as we pulled away. Jessica stood there for a moment longer, watching the car disappear down the road. I have no idea what she thinks I’ve done to her to make her detest me the way she does.As we drove toward the office, I couldn’t hel
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Chapter: CHAPTER 80: NOT MY DREAMLilyTom’s voice rang in my head all morning as I stood in front of the mirror, the black gown I had chosen laid across the bed. It was simple but elegant, the kind of dress I felt comfortable in. But of course, I was certain that It wouldn’t be good enough for Thomas.“I expect you to tell Simon today that you won’t be working with him,” he said, his tone intimidating as he paced across the room.“I have to inform Geoffrey first,” I replied calmly, knowing this conversation would go nowhere good. “I can’t just quit without speaking to him. He might feel disrespected if I stopped without saying anything.”Thomas scoffed, his eyes narrowing as they fell on the black dress. He crossed the room in a few long strides, eyeing the fabric like it offended him. “Wear a bright color.”I tensed, my fingers gripping the sides of the dressing table. “Thomas, this is what I want to wear. It’s fine.”His eyes flashed with irritation. “You should wear this instead,” he said, pulling out a bright red
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