Violet’s POVI stepped inside, shut the door, and turned the lock with trembling fingers. My heart beat fast and loudly as adrenaline coursed through my body. Kaira, my wolf, Kaira, became restless, jumping from one place to another, seeking an escape.I turned on the water faucet to mask any sound that might result from trying to escape. I was with my phone, so I timed myself. If I stayed there longer than necessary, the guard outside would definitely raise an alarm.I turned around, looking for an escape, until I saw the narrow window above me.I knew immediately that my hand could not reach it, so I climbed onto the toilet seat and I pushed at it, but it was stuck from disuse. I checked around, and my eyes landed on an old toothbrush. I grabbed it and pushed it into the window crack, until it gave way and opened with a thud. I pushed the glass open as far as it would go. A rush of cool evening air hit my face, and for a split second, I felt... free.The main road was so close I co
Violet’s POVI was in my room trying to sleep off the dizziness that I was feeling when I heard a knock on my door, and before I could ask who it was, my door was pushed open, and I rolled my eyes. I was back home where my privacy was not respected. My mother walked into the room, looking nervous and fidgety.“What is it?” I snapped, sitting up and turning my glare on her.I flinched. “What do you want?”“Can we talk?”“No.”She exhaled quietly, folding her hands in her lap. “I know you’re upset, Violet. I wish I could change your father’s mind. I do. But he’s the man of the house. I don’t get a say in how he chooses to run it.”“And why is that? Why don’t you get a say in anything?”Her eyes flickered. “It’s too late for all of that now. The guests are downstairs. I was sent to come get you.”She stood and walked to the wardrobe, pulling out a white gathered gown, one that would conveniently hide the baby bump I couldn’t anymore.“Why would I change? I am perfectly fine with what I
Alora’s POVIt was my first day, so I had woken up early that morning. I didn't want my boss to have a bad impression of me. So I went ahead and took a cab to the medical facility where I would begin my internship.As soon as I walked into the reception, she smiled at me and handed me a package. “Those are your scrubs and the necessary things you will work with. You were assigned to Dr. Hernandez, the chief medical research officer. He is in a meeting right now, but he requested to see you as soon as he is out of the meeting”.I nodded. “Thank you, Ava.She gave a small smile. “You’re really lucky. You will be working with the best and most brilliant physician-scientist with a background in neuroscience”. She said, handing me a tablet and smiled.I blinked. “Really?”“Yes”I gulped. “Wow”“Anything else”? She asked, already going back to her PC.“Ermm… If you could point me in the direction of the staff cafeteria or kitchen, I really need coffee” I said.“Sure” she replied, pointing t
Harry’s POVI was almost dozing off after a restless night of chasing rogues out of our land when a knock at the door woke me up. I sniffed the air, trying to decide if it was worth the hassle of leaving my comfortable bed. Then the smell hit me. Warm flowery scent. I felt Valko stir deep within me, and a tremor ran down my spine.I closed my eyes and exhaled sharply.“What the f*ck does she want”?There was another soft knock.I walked to the door and opened it.And there she was.Chloe.Her brown curls were pinned back loosely, and she wore one of those plain gray flimsy omega uniforms that barely covered her boobs and exposed her long shapely legs. The gown was too short, and I wondered whose twisted mind conceived such a revealing outfit for omegas.Then she looked up at me with those soulful green eyes that turned me to mush. I loved her eyes, they were a rare shade of green and very beautiful. I clenched my jaw, as I felt Valko responding to her subtle seduction, the pull e
Morgan’s POVIf Alora really thought I’d just walk away from her life over a little misunderstanding, then maybe she never truly understood the kind of man I am.The moment she turned her back on me in that lab, I knew I had two options: let her slip through my fingers again, or set everything else on fire and chase her to the ends of the earth. But I don’t quit, I don’t give up, and I will burn the whole damn world to get her back.The first day I told her, she thought I was being dramatic. But it was time to show her I meant every bit of word that came out of my mouth. I was a Blackwood, and words weren’t just words, they were law.But I couldn’t just disappear without putting things in place in my pack because if I did, then we would come back to ruins or a pack turned to shreds by rogue wolves and my enemies. I was an Alpha. I had to tie loose ends. Stabilize the pack. Handle the fallout from Violet’s banishment, and assure the council I was still the alpha king because, lately,
Alora’s POVI had finally scored an interview with a pharmaceutical company called NovaMeds Research Group, a medical research firm focused on regenerative medicine that bordered on cutting-edge science and ancient healing traditions.It was a long-standing company known for making breakthroughs in cellular regeneration and rare disease treatment, and that was the perfect place for me to jumpstart my career.I figured working as an intern in the company would give me enough flexibility to run my programme, learn from experienced hands, and grow in the field. My professor encouraged me to apply and even gave me a letter of recommendation. It was a start in the right direction even when I was still skeptical, since the facility only accepted five outstanding students each year from all over the world, and out of the five students, only two would be retained after the interview. It was one thing to be called for an interview, and another to ace the interview and get accepted. I was ov