Fated mates? Please. Dominic hates Penelope with every ounce of his being. Her adoptive father murdered his first love, and their marriage was a cage built on anything but love. Penelope's had enough of Dominic's coldness and his lover’s provocations. She ends their mate bond once and for all. What Dominic doesn’t know? His mate leaves with his pup growing inside her. Five years later, Penelope returns with a new identity—strong, radiant, and untouchable Female Alpha. The truth comes crashing down on Dominic, and he scrambles to fix the mess he created."Come back to me. Let me take care of you and our child," he begs.Penelope sneers, her gaze cutting through him. "Sorry. My child has no father."
Lihat lebih banyakPenelope’s POVI looked around the room, scanning for any sign of Dominic. The hallway behind Edward remained empty. My gaze returned to Edward, a hint of urgency creeping into my voice.“Didn’t Dominic come back with you?”Edward’s face fell, his expression shifting to one of dejection. He lowered his head, unable to meet my eyes for several long seconds. When he finally looked up, his amber eyes showed what appeared to be genuine sorrow.“There was an accident,” he said softly. “We were both trying to reach the wolf vine. It was growing on the cliff face, difficult to access.” He paused, swallowing hard. “We accidentally fell off the cliff while fighting for the wolf vine.”My breath caught in my throat.“I managed to grab onto a ledge,” Edward continued. “But Dominic…” He shook his head slowly. “Competition is competition, but I never thought it would turn out like this.”His words crashed in my mind, echoing painfully inside my skull. My heart ached as if physically torn in two. A
Penelope’s POVI sat in the clinic room, the wound on my arm throbbing faintly beneath the bandages. The pain medication had dulled the worst of it, but nothing could numb the ache in my heart as I stared at Debbie’s small form on the hospital bed.My daughter lay unconscious, her skin unnaturally pale against the white sheets. Tubes and monitoring equipment surrounded her, beeping steadily with each heartbeat.I stroked her little hand with my fingers, willing her to wake up, to open her eyes and call me “Mommy” again.Outside the window, the sky was darkening. Night was falling, and still no word from Dominic or Edward. The wolf vine they sought was Debbie’s only hope, according to the healers.As I watched the shadows lengthen across the floor, a strange sensation washed over me. My heart gave a sudden, painful lurch, as if something important had been torn away. The feeling was so intense I gasped, my hand flying to my chest.“Are you alright?” A nurse checking Debbie’s vitals look
Third Person POVThe question about Edward’s Rogue characteristics distracted Dominic slightly, causing him to fall behind a few steps. He immediately refocused and accelerated his pursuit, pushing his muscles harder to make up the lost ground.The two wolves reached the cliff top almost simultaneously, both panting from the exertion. They reverted to their human forms, bodies materializing from fur and muscle.Standing at the edge of the cliff, they looked down at the steep rock face below. Several emerald green wolf vines swayed gently in the wind, their silver-edged leaves gleaming in the moonlight.Dominic and Edward exchanged a glance, mutual understanding passing between them despite their animosity. They simultaneously took a step toward the cliff edge, each determined to be the one to retrieve the life-saving plant.“Wait,” Edward said suddenly, his eyes widening as he looked past Dominic’s shoulder. “Look! Penelope’s coming?”Dominic turned reflexively, his head whipping aroun
Third Person POVAfter the bandaging was done, Penelope’s body temperature dropped dramatically. Her teeth chattered uncontrollably as shock set in. The silver toxin, though removed from her wounds, had sapped her strength and left her system vulnerable.Edward reacted quickly. He slipped off his expensive suit jacket and draped it gently over her shoulders. The fabric, still warm from his body, enveloped her like a protective shield.“Thank you,” Penelope said weakly, pulling the jacket tighter around herself.Dominic watched the exchange, a pang of jealousy twisting in his chest. He stood awkwardly by the examination bed, suddenly aware he had nothing to offer her—he’d already torn his shirt into bandages.The emergency room doors suddenly burst open with a bang that echoed through the corridor. A healer strode out, his white coat stained with alarming amounts of blood.Dark circles shadowed his eyes as he removed his surgical mask. His expression, grave and exhausted, sent ice throu
Penelope’s POVI burst through the clinic doors, Debbie limping in my arms. “Help!” I screamed. “My daughter needs help!”Medical staff in white coats immediately surrounded us. A female healer with silver-streaked hair took Debbie from me.“Silver poisoning,” she diagnosed immediately, seeing the residue on my daughter’s neck. “Get her to emergency room three!”They whisked Debbie away on a gurney, leaving me standing in the hallway, my arms suddenly empty. The adrenaline that had kept me going evaporated instantly. My knees buckled, and I collapsed onto a bench against the wall.Trembling overtook my body as I stared at the wounds on my arm. Blood continued to seep through Dominic’s makeshift bandages, dripping onto the white tile floor. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from the crimson drops. My vision tunneled, focusing only on the blood that matched what had stained Debbie’s little dress.Edward moved first, squatting in front of me. He took my hands in his, trying to catch my unfocus
Dominic’s POVI leaned across the table, keeping my voice low enough that nearby diners couldn’t hear. “There are many suspicious points about Ruby’s death. The knife wound on her stomach didn't match the mutant’s attack pattern. Your convenient arrival at the scene. The fact that you were the only witness.”Edward’s face hardened instantly. “Are you implying I had something to do with her death?”“I’m simply pointing out facts,” I replied. “Strange coincidences surrounding you.”“That’s slander,” Edward said sternly. “Be very careful about making such accusations without evidence, Dominic. My family name carries significant weight in pack politics.”“Threats now?” I asked. “That’s telling.”Edward’s lips curved into a cold smile. He abruptly changed the subject. “Speaking of danger, I hear your pack territory has recently seen frequent occurrences of mutated werewolves. The Council has marked it as a high-risk area, hasn’t it?” His tone turned mocking. “Hardly seems like you could pro
Dominic’s POVPenelope didn’t know how to answer. Her eyes darted away from my gaze, refusing to meet it. She opened her mouth, then closed it again without speaking.Before she could find her words, Debbie’s arm shot out, accidentally knocking over her bowl of tomato soup. The red liquid splashed across the white tablecloth and onto her little dress, creating a spreading stain.“Oh no!” Debbie cried, looking down at her ruined clothes.Penelope immediately stood up, relief flashing across her face at the timely interruption. “Now isn’t the time to talk about this,” she said firmly. “Come on, sweetie. Let’s clean you up.”She grabbed a napkin and dabbed ineffectually at Debbie’s dress. “We need to wash this out before it sets. Let’s go to the restroom.”“But Mom—” Debbie protested.“Now, Debbie,” Penelope insisted, taking her daughter’s hand and leading her away from the table.That left only Edward and me alone at the table. We both glared daggers at each other. Neither of us spoke un
Penelope’s POV“I had to leave temporarily due to important matters that suddenly arose within my father’s pack,” Edward explained apologetically. “That’s why I couldn’t attend the competition. I deeply regret missing it.”He turned specifically toward Dominic, raising his glass in a toast. His voice took on a subtle note of superiority. “Thank you for serving as a temporary substitute,” he said, “for accompanying my girls in my absence.”The way he said “my girls” while striking a pose clearly positioned himself as the legitimate partner and father figure in our lives.Dominic scoffed loudly. His fingers tightened around his wine glass, the stem looking dangerously close to snapping.“Your girls?” he repeated. “When exactly did they become yours? Last I checked, you’re not even the child’s biological father.”Edward calmly took another sip of wine. His face remained calm. “At least I’m not clinging to memories from five years ago,” he replied sarcastically. “Some people can’t seem to
Penelope’s POVThe moment Dominic mentioned the DNA test, I dropped my spoon. It clattered against the bowl, splashing tomato soup onto the white tablecloth. Red dots spread across the fabric like tiny bloodstains.I stirred my drink without responding, my eyes fixed on the swirling liquid. The ice cubes clinked against the glass as they spun in circles. My throat closed up.Debbie shoved a spoonful of macaroni into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out like a chipmunk and cheese sauce smearing across her chin.“Edward promised to come to my competition,” she announced. “But he didn’t show up. He doesn’t deserve to be my dad at all.”Dominic’s eyes lit up at her words. He leaned forward, a calculated smirk crossing his face. His gray eyes darted between us.“Your biological father, Edward,” he said in a deliberately mocking tone, “seems quite unqualified, doesn’t he? Can’t even attend his daughter’s important competition.”“Edward is not her biological father,” I snapped immediately before
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