Cassandra discovered that she was pregnant after a one-night stand but couldn't contact the man who was responsible for her pregnancy. Left with no other choice, she raised her twins alone, struggling financially, and facing the challenges of raising two kids with rapidly changing behavior. Years later, Cassandra saw Zane at a business conference and recognized him. She decided to confront him about his children. Zane initially denies it but eventually accepts the truth, struggling to balance his dual nature as a werewolf and father. They had a temporary arrangement that allowed them to live together for a short time, pending when they would feign their break-up. That was supposed to be easy for both of them... Except that feelings crawled in. But what about the secrets that threatened to spill these two apart?
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Anna received the packaged watch from the sales clerk, an older woman who smiled kindly at her. "He's a lucky guy."Anna snorted. "Yeah, he is. He has me, and I just busted my ass to get him a Hublot. He is damned lucky."The sales clerk laughed at the young woman's assertiveness.Anna was quite beautiful. Brilliant red hair was curled in beautiful layers, radiating different shades ranging from brown to red. Her eyes were hazel and they popped with an eyeliner rimmed around it. A splatter of freckles stained her nose giving her a cute, innocent look until she opened her mouth.Tossing a grin at the saleswoman, she strutted out of the shop, adjusting her short black dress as she walked to the bus stop. Despite her bold words, her stomach fluttered inside at the thought of seeing Karl. She hoped he liked his birthday gift; she had spent a large quarter of her savings that year on the watch and the hot-as-hell lingerie that was hidden underneath her.As she climbed onto the bus, she whipped out her phone to call him. She hadn't informed him before of her visit, but now that she was mere metres away from his home, she found herself feeling rather eager to see him.Despite her gorgeous look, Anna had been a rather traditional girl. Over the years, she kept herself for marriage. But Carl was something unexpected. And Anna wanted to give him her best.She pressed her lips in a pout when he didn't pick up the call and tossed the device in her bag. He was probably busy or some shit like that.Her phone rang and for a minute she had the delusion that Karl had called back, only to see her sister's name flash across the screen."Sophie?"Sophie was her stepsister, the eldest daughter of the family. Ever since her mother married Sophie's father, the other lady had done nothing but showed her hatred. Once in a blue moon, like today, the lady always called to either check on her, or get her into trouble.It was like a pattern that they were used to. Instead, Anna always made sure that she steered clear of her sister as much as it was possible.Anna heard her tsk as if tired of her antics. "Want to hit the club later?" She finally asked."Aww, no. I don't think I can make it,""Why?" Her sister drawled."Today's Karl's birthday. I kind of have a lot planned for him–""Just stop right there," Sophie said dryly. "I get it. You have a life, and I don't."Anna's jaw dropped. "Sophie, that wasn't what I said." She defended, but it fell on deaf ears because her sister had ended the call. She stared at the device in her hands and shrugged. They would make up later. It had been a constant pattern growing up. When her mom married Sophie's dad years ago, Sophie had dedicated her life to making Anna miserable, but over time, she changed. And their relationship seemed to have gotten better ever since.A few minutes later, Anna found herself unlocking the door to his house, a nice home in the suburbs."Ka...." Anna's voice trailed off at the sight before her.Karl was rutting on another woman like some pig against the wall. The woman screamed as he pounded her fiercely and threw her head back."I thought… fuck… I thought you were going to spend today with… yesss… that woman…" The woman managed to let out amid her moans."Who?" Karl asked. He slammed into the ass of the woman a few more times before he continued. "Anna? Never mind that dull girl. All I'm doing with her is just staying until she can give me her virginity!" He said with a loud hiss.If the ground would open up and swallow her, Anna would gladly let it do that. She took a step back out of shock.Not only was her boyfriend banging a woman, but he was also mocking her behind her back?"She's fucking boring. Who wants to spend time with someone like her if it wasn't for the occasional money and her V," Karl added.She made to leave, but her legs refused to move. She looked up and saw the woman her boyfriend was rutting meet her eyes. The shock she felt was evident."Karl... Karl ... Wait a minute–" The bitch mumbled, trying to stop the man behind her."Haha, can't take it anymore, can you? I told you I'd have you flat up.""Karl!" The woman yelled and pointed at Anna who moved towards them with a murderous look on her face. "Look, you idiot!"It was then Karl looked back. His face went white, and he sprang away from his newfound candy quickly, backing away with his hands up in the air."Yo, back off!" He yelled.Anna stopped in her tracks, her heartbeat roaring in her ears as she stared at the man she had trusted in. "Back off?" She said with a ludicrous look on her face. "Fuck, no. Continue, will you? I was enjoying the show."Karl chuckled dryly, his brown eyes filled with jeer and mockery. "There's no need trying to swallow all that hurt in, Ann. Look, that thing we had, it was just a bet. My boys didn't think I could score a banging woman like you, and I did and now I'm fifty grand richer. But you boring as shit–"He was cut off by a slam to his nose. Anna watched in sickening satisfaction the pain that flared up on his face when she slammed the watch to his nose. The grown-ass man doubled over, howling like a dog in birth pains."My nose!"His whore, the woman he cheated on her with, ran to his side, and Anna laughed dryly, fighting the tears that threatened to spill. She would not shed tears over an idiot and a loafer like him. Never."You suit each other," she taunted. "A dog and his bitch. I am so fucking glad I'm out of this hell hole. He's all yours."And with her words hanging in the air, she sauntered out of the house. Still fighting off the tears, she called the one person she was sure would give her comfort."Sophie!" Anna yelled when her sister finally picked up the call. "I am finally fucking free! How about that club offer?"******Sophie Clandestine walked through the throng of dancing people in the club, keeping an eye on her sister who screamed like a banshee, gyrating to the loud music. Anna was drunk as hell.With a small smile playing on her lips, she turned away and walked even further until she was out of the dance floor. She slipped out of the club then and walked to the back where four men stood beside a shady black van. They were all covered in leather jackets and each held a cigar between their fingers.Wordlessly, she reached into her purse and handed them a picture of Anna. One of the men collected it and whistled. "Our package is looking mighty fine as hell.""Aww, fuck. Yeah, she is. Think we can have some fun before we sell her off?" Another replied."Sure we can. I'd love to see what those fuck me lips can do–""Hey!" Sophie spat, shaking angrily. "Do whatever the fuck you want later. Just pay me my money, you bastards."Anna might have thought of her sister as a family member, but to Sophie, Anna was just a pain in the ass. Sophie recently borrowed a lot of money from this guy and when she couldn't pay it, she thought of selling Anna.While her sister haggled over her life outside, Anna, shit-faced and drunk as hell, tried to navigate her way back to the counter stool. She had grown tired of dancing and needed to sit or she would puke her guts out. However, when she got to the stool she had sat on when she arrived, there was someone else on it.And good Lord, he was fucking gorgeous.Her breath caught as she took him in. His hair, black thick strands, was tousled on his head, a few strands almost falling over his face. And his face... Damn, he was a work of art. His face was chiseled, green eyes staring at her broodingly in a way that made her panties moisten in desire. He was dressed casually in a white plain tee and black pants, and yet he was easily the most stunning man she had ever seen."Has..." She slurred, reaching out to brush his arm. "Has anyone ever told you, you look so fucking edible, sir?"Lily couldn’t contain her smirk as she saw Anna’s wide-eyed stare aimed at her. It had taken the work of a couple of her connections for her to figure out William’s whereabouts.It had just been her luck that she had a standing reservation here.The Alpha growled lowly under his breath as she turned to look at him. “What a surprise,” Lily remarked with sarcasm dripping from her voice. Then she turned to Anna, the redhead whom she glared venomously at. She blamed the formerly human woman for ruining her life, and her future with William. “Don’t tell me you two are on a little date.“What are you doing here, Lily?” The emerald eyed Alpha demanded.“What? You didn’t think you’re the only one that can step out on a nice night like this?” She scoffed and folded her arms across her chest. “You know, I was just wondering how you two could be here having a good time when you both have caused so much chaos. You, especially, Anna.” She spat out the redhead’s name with such venom that Anna coul
It was an hour later when Anna arrived at her parent’s place.She knocked meekly on the door, and was startled when the door was flung open.“Anna?” Her father was the one who answered it and she could have nearly cried at the relief in his eyes. He pulled her close into a hug and she closed her eyes briefly from the warmth.“Where have you been?” He asked her, curiosity in his voice. “And how are the twins?”“I had to travel for a bit. For work,” she clarified, the lie that she had come up with left her lips so easily. “The kids are okay as well.”She stepped into the house that she had lived in all her childhood.…Anna woke up from the bed of her childhood room early the next morning. Sleep hadn’t come easily but she eventually drifted off. After an hour of tossing and turning, she got up for a jog and had breakfast.“Good morning mum, dad,” she greeted her parents as she returned for breakfast.Her mother eyed her in silence, and Anna could sense questions on her mind. Having lied
“Of course,” William said in an imperious voice. “My brother saw fit to take his anger out on human girls and murdered ten of them in one night. There is even news to prove that, and he has confessed it to me.”Gasps left the lips of all who had no idea, and Camille’s face turned pale as she processed that.“T-this cant be true-““It is the truth,” William turned to say to his mother unabashedly. His eyes pierced hers with a look of certainty on his face. “And it will always be the truth. That is why,” he continued, turning to his brother. “From now henceforth, I cut all our ties to him.”There was a wave of confusion in the air and Alpha Drake seethed silently.“You are banishing him from your pack?” The Alpha of the Eclipse pack asked and William nodded in the affirmative.“Now that you have seen the truth of what caused the Hunters to come into the city, you have no right to hold these charges over my mate’s head. And you will release her at once. Council, your decision?”The Elder
The next morning, as sunlight streamed in through the windows and bathed the room with a warm glow, William stirred first.Anna slept soundly in his arms, both of them half-naked. The memories of the full moon the previous night made him smile. It had been better than he had expected. Luckily his Beta had fulfilled most of the duties William delegated to him, so the Aloha was free to enjoy the night with his family.“Hey,” Anna woke up with a small whisper leaving her lips. She felt his warmth all around her and she felt safe.It had been a long time coming, she thought, and she didn’t want to leave the bed anytime soon.“Sleep well?” He smirked down at her as she pressed her body against his.“Too well,” her voice was akin to a purr as she spoke. “Anyway, I think it’s nearly last breakfast. I’ll have to get ready to go into the city soon.”Ah yes, that.William’s mood soured and she noticed it quickly.“Will,” she sighed and leaned into him. “Please. You know this is necessary.”“I k
Anna was surprised to find Ethan approaching them.“Ethan?” Camille also sounded stunned to see her younger son there, and coming to Anna’s defense.“Mother, enough of this,” Ethan said in a calm tone, not showing any signs of anger.“B-but-“ Camille’s face reddened, out of anger or embarrassment or both… she didn’t know.“Focus on the festival. Stop with this,” he told her. “Focus on the festival.”“Focus on the festival? What about the Eclipse pack, and our relations with them? What about Alpha Drake?”“Everything is being taken care of,” Was all Ethan said before turning to glance at a stupefied Anna.She looked away, not wanting to show emotion to him of all people.She noticed the twins were staring at them from afar with curiosity in their faces.Camille was shocked at her younger son.“Ethan, I had never expected you of all people to defend her after all she has done,” she vehemently said.“And I am not,” Ethan sighed; his mother was hard to dissuade when she fixated on certain
“This is so cool!” Andrew jumped atop the picnic blanket in an excited manner that Anna couldn’t help but smile.There was a buzz of excitement in the air.As Anna played the snacks and fruits out for the twins to eat, there was the sound of a throat clearing that made her and William turn to see who it was.“Alpha,” it was a guard who bowed deeply. “There are some delegates from the Grey Hills Pack and the Moonlight Pack here. They wish to see you.”William refrained from giving into the urge to pinch his nose and only let oit a small sigh, and nodded.“Very well. I will be there in a bit. Have them wait for me in the study,” he ordered the guard and dismissed him with a wave. The guard bowed and left, before William turned to his mate, meeting her gaze.Before he could say anything, she spoke, “It’s alright, Will. I’ll handle things here for the time being.After William left - but not before giving her and the twins kisses each - she sat and enjoyed the snacks while they watched m
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