Nick POVMy eyes would not leave the back of Richard's head. In another situation, he would've known I was watching him. His senses would've picked it up if they weren't clouded from touching Sara.I kept smoothing the child's back to calm my own rising temper. Different thoughts play in my mind as my gamma sped off from the little street. I imagine relieving him of those fingers with my claws. Without them, he would never think to touch her ever again, would he?I take a deep breath to cool the rage inside me. These types of thoughts have no place in my head. The child moved to free himself from my arms, and it occurred to me that I was holding him too tight. When I released him, he turned around to look back at the house he was leaving behind. Sebastian was still running towards our direction. Wait, is he chasing the car? I scoffed.“We wait for gyanpa,” the child said in a soft voice.“He’ll meet us soon," I replied gently.“And mommy?”I nodded. “Her, too.”He seemed unconvinced.
Sara POVThe name of the place is spelt "Rain resort," according to the little paper in my hand. It definitely belonged to Nick. As I sped on behind them, I realized how far in the outskirt of Orphic town I've come. A precise forty-minutes drive from our house. Which means the resort is only ten minutes away from the very place my father intended for us to move to.How fucking ironic! We were actually planning to run towards the person we wanted to avoid. Well, we aren’t moving anywhere now, are we? He’s got my Alex.I lost sight of them the moment we entered the resort. Rushing into the lobby like a deranged woman, I stamped my hand on nonchalant clerk's desk to get his attention. Two minutes later, I'm riding an elevator marked Private to Nick's suite.“We’re here, Miss,” the bellboy announced.His words were accompanied by a ding as the door slid open to reveal a place that looked quite similar to Nick’s living room back in L.A. If the name of the resort isn’t enough, the interior
Nick’s POVI carried the child back upstairs, rocking him as he screamed for his mommy."She'll be back. I promise," I whispered soothingly again and again. Moments later, he started to relax. Soon, he was truly calm, and then I laid him gently on the bed.Jake stood, watching. It felt like he was thinking really hard for the perfect excuse for his error. He was supposed to stay in the room with the kid till I called out his name. Once my son was calm, I motioned for us to leave.“What the fuck, Jake?” I said once we were outside the room.“I heard you call out Alex, I swear. The kid heard it, too." He gave an innocent shrug. “You said I can let him come out once you call out his name.”Yeah the mistake was mine. I’d said the name before I should. Sara didn't leave the resort yet. I can feel it. Of course, she wouldn't. She’d remain downstairs till they let her back up or till I show up there.I should do something about that quickly. I hadn't thought things through when I rushed to h
Sara POVHope and confusion filled my mind as Nick spoke. I stared at him open-mouthed, not knowing how to respond. Does he know the implications of what he's asking here?“What?” I gasped.Is he out of his mind? What about members of the Forest Moon? What if they see me with him? Worse, what if they see the child? Does he no longer care about these things?He gave one look at Jake and the other guy, and they retreated their steps to give us some privacy.“C’mon," he jerked his head towards the door at the far side of the lobby. "Let’s talk about this somewhere more private.”I could not disagree because my thoughts are still scattered, trying to come to terms with his suggestion. Or command. So I followed him as he led me out into an open space. A few minutes later, we were sitting across from each other at the resort lounge.As he signaled for the waiter, he said, “You must be hungry -”“I’m not. Are you out of your mind asking me to stay in YOUR penthouse? Your mother kicked me and
Luna ReignMeanwhile, in Reign Towers, Los Angeles,Elise Reign is worried. She has started to see the signs that her son, the alpha, would break off his latest engagement like he did the previous ones.He has been betrothed to three women in the last four years. That wasn't good for their family image. But thank Goddess, the girls all knew the golden rule: "Keep the news from the press until a Mating ceremony date is set!"This simple rule had benefited both parties immensely during the break-ups. It had saved the girls and their families the embarrassment of being ditched.Nick promised her that he'd make this one work. He told her that there would be a Mating ceremony soon. But she was starting to doubt that he would keep his word.Why did he miss his weekly dinner with Cassie a few days ago. That's the first sign of trouble. He has never done that in the five months that they've been together. Right now, he's away and not replying her texts. Which means he has the perfect excuse t
Megan DeereMeg stood in front of the Luna's door and knocked. "Enter," she called out.Elder Damascus White was in the office when she walked in. She bowed in greeting according to Forest Moon's custom when a younger werewolf meets a council elder."You look well, dear Megan," he remarked in kind, soft tone."I'm well, elder, thank you," she replied with a smile. The male rose from the chair. "My dear Luna, I hope things would move forward between those two when you return," he said."We all hope the same," Luna Reign replied with a serious expression. Once the elder had left and shut the door, she mumbled, "At least, I'm not the only one worrying that Nick’s about to screw up!"Meg wished she wouldn't offer details on her son's love life, but the Luna went on."That's Cassie White's uncle. Come to whine about his niece getting stood up!""I see," Meg replied, but she was truly not interested so she added, "the chopper is ready, Luna.""Perfect! Get Mae and Truly. We leave immedia
Sara POVThere's a glint in Nick’s eyes, indicating that his wolf was below the surface. It gave me an odd chill for reasons I couldn't fathom. I quickly looked away, ignoring his intense gaze."Hello? Sara?" Avery called over the phone.“Uhmm... I don’t know about today,” I replied. Nick moved closer as I spoke, distracting me some more. Avery started to protest my refusal when I cut him off“Can I call you back? I’m in the middle of something.” I hung up and started to reach for my luggage. When two bellboys suddenly appeared behind Nick.“They’ll carry it upstairs,” he said. “Who was that?”“Who was who?” I returned.“The person on the phone. Who was that?" he repeated. The hotel staffs were now carrying my stuffs to the private elevator.“They’re none of your business!” I replied.I started to follow the bellboys when he caught my arm and held me back. Despite the barrier of my jacket, I felt a strange, familiar thrill run through me. In a flash, the memory of the forceful kiss fr
Sara POVOnce I was satisfied that little Alex was focused on his food, I went into the living room to meet Nick. He rose from the chair like he'd been waiting for me."So..." I began. "How's this supposed to work? Are we like... one big family now? I get to live here and play house with you?"“I’ll show you to your room," he said, ignoring my mocking question and leading the way up the stairs. As I followed behind him, I couldn't be quiet. I was still so upset about the whole morning.“I’m sure this is weird for you. It is for me. Totally! I can’t imagine how uncomfortable it’ll be living under the same roof with me," I heaved an exaggerated sigh before going on. "I mean, I’m nothing but an omega. I don’t even belong in the pack no more. Isn’t that the same as being an orphan? A little below the rank from omega, isn't it? I might as well be a rogue to your MOTHER! How would you explain this to her when she finds out, by the way?”He entered a room two doors from where Alex had been.