로그인Noah's POV I stared at the black credit cards resting on the dark wood of the foyer table.Silence hung heavy over the hall, broken only by the fading rumble of Danny’s departure escort driving down the private driveway.A low, hysterical, completely disbelieving laugh bubbled up from the depths of my chest. I couldn't stop it. I covered my mouth with two fingers, shaking my head as I looked from the shiny black cards to the man standing motionless beside me."I can't believe him," I murmured, my voice trembling with suppressed laughter. "It's not even his money, Chad! Those are your black cards! Money you worked for, Yet he threw them on the desk like he's doing you a massive, saintly charity favor!"Chad didn't laugh. He didn't even blink. He walked slowly over to the table, picking up the stack of cards with terrifying gentleness. He ran his thumb over the embossed edges, a dark strangely mesmerized glint lingering in his eyes."It is Danny's money," Chad said softly, his voice d
Danny's POV I sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly at the polished marble floor.My chest felt ridiculously tight, this ugly, heavy knot of resentment lingering right behind my ribs. I couldn't shake off the memory of earlier, the suffocating weight of Chad’s Alpha pheromones locking me down, forcing my knees to bend, totally overriding my will.I had told Chad and his men to get up. I had even accepted his apology, honestly.But accepting it didn't mean I was just going to forget about it. It couldn't erase the terrifying truth that when push came to shove, Chad would use his raw, overwhelming strength to overpower me.The door handle clicked.Instantly, my body reacted before my brain could even stop it. My shoulders slammed up toward my ears, my spine stiffened, and I flinched, violently jerking my gaze away to face the tall windows on the far wall.Out of the corner of my eye, I caught Chad freezing in the doorway. He was holding a heavily laden silver tray warm soup, fr
Danny's POV I collapsed against the door, sliding down to the floor as heavy, uncontrollable sobs wracked my entire body. I curled into a tight ball, wrapping my arms protectively around my belly. What if he turns on me? What if I end up with whip marks on my skin? What if he hates me and my baby? I have no where to go. My heart felt like it had been shattered into a million sharp pieces. I trusted him. I actually thought he loved me. BANG! BANG! BANG! Heavy fists slammed hard against the outside of the door, making me jump and shriek in terror. “Danny! Danny, please!” Chad’s panicked voice shouted through the thick wood. “Open the door, baby! Please, open the door!” “Get away from me!” I screamed at the top of my lungs, my voice breaking painfully. “Get away from me!” “Danny, please, I’m so sorry! Just let me see you!” Chad begged frantically from the hallway, slamming his palm against the door. I squeezed my eyes shut, rocking back and forth on the floor, shaking so har
Danny’s POV When I woke up the next morning, the room was bathed in soft morning light, and I felt uncharacteristically warm and cozy. My body felt slightly heavier, and my stomach was letting out loud, pathetic rumbles. The baby was officially staying. Just thinking about it sent a tiny, warm flutter blooming right in the center of my chest. For the first time since I found out, I wasn't panicking about an abortion or spiraling about my future. This was my baby. Mine and Chad's. Then, out of nowhere, an urgent hunger hit me so fast like a flash of lightning. I sat up on the bed, my stomach screaming for something sweet, salty, and completely ridiculous. I slammed my hand on the bedside intercom button, summoning the staff. Ten minutes later, two anxious housemaids rushed into my master bedroom carrying a massive silver tray loaded with pickles, vanilla ice cream, hot chili sauce, and fresh strawberries. I sat cross-legged on the plush mattress, dipping cold pick
Danny’s POV“He’s my Alpha, Danny... I don’t have a choice,” Gabriel whimpered softly, his eyes fixed onto the stone pavement beneath his shoes as his entire body trembled.My brows pulled together instantly. “Fated?” I asked, leaning in closer. “Are you guys fated mates?”Gabriel shook his ginger head rapidly. “N-No... we aren’t.”“Then why the fuck are you still with him?!” I blurted out, throwing my hands up in exasperation. “Clearly, from what I know about biology, if you’re not fated, you can literally just walk away without his scent driving you crazy!”Gabriel swallowed hard, a tear spilling over his pale eyelashes. “He’s my Alpha, Danny... he marked me at eighteen. My family sold me to him for five million dollars. I can’t just leave... I have nowhere to go.”I froze mid-breath. A cold, suffocating shock washed over me. How can a family sell their own son?! Five million dollars?! That was absolute trash! That was utterly despicable!Then, a sudden memory clicked in my head.
Danny’s POV “I promise you, if you borrow me three of your ships, as soon as I become governor of my state, I will be opening the Mexico port for you. Full access,” the ugly man said, leaning forward to assure Chad with a slick, grease-filled smile. I sat beside Chad, staring at the old man in absolute disgust. I was trying my absolute best to hide my irritation, but I could tell my face wasn't cooperating at all. Besides, what happens if he doesn't even win the election? He literally has nothing to offer right now except an empty promise about tomorrow! I felt Chad's broad hand gently rest on my thigh, his thumb rubbing soothing circles through my trousers. "Are you okay, Danny?" Chad asked softly, leaning in closer. "No," I answered bluntly, my eyes intentionally trailing right back to the old man so Chad could clearly understand that I couldn't stand his presence. "We are family, Chadwick," the man continued, completely oblivious or ignoring my glare. "Remember, I once rend







