Lily’s POV Everything felt perfect. The music, the warm evening air, the soft lights above us, the sound of people laughing in the distance—it all came together like magic. Kai leaned down and whispered, “You look like a goddess tonight.” I blushed and looked up at him. “You’re just saying that.” “I mean it,” he said. “You’re glowing. And not just because of the pregnancy.” I let out a soft laugh and squeezed his hand. “You’re too sweet.” We kept dancing, slowly swaying in each other’s arms as soft music played in the background. The fairy lights above us twinkled like stars, casting a warm glow over everything. The garden smelled of fresh roses and sweet pastries, and there was a light breeze that made the moment feel even more magical. I leaned into Kai, resting my head gently against his chest, listening to the steady, calm rhythm of his heartbeat. It was so soothing—strong, reliable, and grounding. His hands rested carefully on my lower back, holding me as if I was the most
Lily’s POV After the baby shower party, Kai and I finally went back to our room. The halls were quiet now, filled only with the soft glow of evening lights and the echo of happy memories. I couldn’t stop smiling. Everything had felt like a dream—one I didn’t want to wake up from. My heart was still fluttering from all the love, the surprise, and how thoughtful everyone had been. But most of all, from Kai.He opened the door to our room and let me in first, his hand resting gently on the small of my back. I stepped inside, still holding onto the little gold clutch I hadn’t even used much. I turned to him, and our eyes met. The way he looked at me made my stomach flutter all over again. There was so much warmth in his gaze—so much love.“Let me help you out of that dress, my love,” he said, his voice low and soft.I nodded, feeling suddenly shy but excited. I stood still as he walked over to me. His hands moved slowly as he reached behind and unzipped the dress. The quiet sound of the
Lily’s POV He kissed me again, this time on the lips. It was slow and deep, the kind of kiss that made my heart race and my toes curl. The warm water ran down our bodies, but I barely noticed it anymore. Everything else seemed to disappear. There was no mansion, no titles, no expectations. Just me and him. Just love.I clung to him as my body trembled. His touch was gentle but firm, like he knew exactly how to make me feel good without saying a word. I felt the pleasure building, spreading through my body like waves crashing against the shore. My breathing got faster, and I moaned softly into his shoulder. He kept whispering sweet things in my ear, his voice low and comforting. I couldn't even catch all the words, but I felt the love behind them.And then, I climaxed.He didn’t let go. He held me tightly, one arm wrapped around my back, the other hand gently stroking my hair as my body shuddered through the pleasure. I buried my face in his chest, feeling warm and safe and completely
“You’re such a whore,” my fiancé, Damian yelled, his face twisted with disgust and rage. The sharp edge of his words cut straight through me, leaving me breathless. I couldn’t even find the strength to respond. How could I? His accusation felt like a slap, even before his hand actually struck me.“I can’t believe you slept with someone else and got pregnant,” he added, his voice rising with each word.Pregnant? I couldn’t understand it. It didn’t make sense. I was saving myself for him, for our wedding night. I had never even been with anyone, let alone slept with them. I was a virgin. How could I be pregnant? There had to be a mistake. The positive pregnancy test lying on the floor from where he had thrown it had to be a mistake.“I didn’t sleep with anyone,” I finally stammered, my voice trembling. “I’m not pregnant.”My words barely escaped my lips before my stepmother’s sharp, icy tone cut me off.“You’re a cheap prostitute, just like your mother,” she spat, her eyes narrowing wi
Her laughter echoed in the night, cold and heartless. “You heard me. It wasn’t that hard, really. A little money and a lot of persuasion can make anything happen. And now, everyone thinks you’re the little whore I’ve painted you to be.”I couldn’t move. Couldn’t breathe. The ground felt like it was crumbling beneath me. My hands shook as I tried to grasp what she had done.“But why?” I asked again, my voice barely above a whisper.Her expression hardened, the mask of fake sweetness falling away. “Because I wanted Damien for myself,” she said bluntly. “He deserves someone better than you. Someone like me. And now, thanks to me, he’ll see you for the fraud you are. He already does.”Her words were like daggers, piercing me again and again. She had stolen my life, my future, all because of her jealousy and greed.Oriana stepped closer, leaning down until her face was inches from mine. “You’ll thank me one day,” she said, her voice filled with venom. “For showing everyone who you really a
The words hit me like a freight train, knocking the air out of my lungs. I froze, my mind scrambling to process what he had just said. Father? How could this man—this stranger—claim to be the father of a baby I hadn’t even known I was carrying until a few hours ago? “What are you talking about?” I finally managed to whisper, my voice trembling as I fought to keep my emotions in check. Kai stepped closer, and his presence seemed to fill the room, making it feel smaller, suffocating. I instinctively pulled the thin hospital blanket closer to my chest, as though it could shield me from his overpowering intensity. “The sperm that was implanted in you,” he said, his tone unwavering and matter-of-fact, “it’s mine.” Shock coursed through me, leaving me dizzy and lightheaded. My hands instinctively went to my belly, a feeble attempt to shield the life growing inside me from the storm of emotions swirling around us. How had this happened? How had he found me? And why was he here now?
His mansion. The words hung in the air between us, distant and foreign. I had never imagined my life would take this turn, that I would find myself married to a man like him, living in his mansion. My mind still buzzed with the shock of everything that had happened—the pregnancy, his sudden appearance, the stark reality of my new life. But in the pit of my stomach, something told me this was my only chance for survival, for a future where I could at least keep my baby safe. I nodded, taking a shaky breath. “Okay,” I said, though I wasn't sure what 'okay' meant anymore. As we exited the hospital, a sleek black car pulled up to the curb. The driver stepped out, opening the door with a professional nod.Kai stood beside me, his commanding presence impossible to ignore. “Get in,” he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.I hesitated for a moment, glancing at him before sliding into the backseat. My hands trembled slightly as I clasped them tightly in my lap, trying to anchor myse
I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, my breath coming in short, panicked gasps. I didn’t care where I was going. I just needed to get away from whatever this was, away from the man who had turned from a wolf, away from the mansion, and away from Kai.I kept running, my feet pounding against the gravel path. The towering gate loomed ahead, and I thought, just for a moment, that I might actually make it. But then, out of nowhere, a strong hand grabbed my arm and yanked me back. The sudden force threw me off balance, and I stumbled backward into a hard chest.My heart raced as panic set in, but something about the scent hit me—it was familiar. The same woodsy, clean smell I’d noticed when Kai had stood close to me earlier. I twisted in his grip, looking up to confirm my suspicion.It was him.Kai’s green eyes burned with intensity, and his jaw was set in a hard line. But what shocked me the most wasn’t his presence—it was the sheer impossibility of it. How had he caught up to me so f
Lily’s POV He kissed me again, this time on the lips. It was slow and deep, the kind of kiss that made my heart race and my toes curl. The warm water ran down our bodies, but I barely noticed it anymore. Everything else seemed to disappear. There was no mansion, no titles, no expectations. Just me and him. Just love.I clung to him as my body trembled. His touch was gentle but firm, like he knew exactly how to make me feel good without saying a word. I felt the pleasure building, spreading through my body like waves crashing against the shore. My breathing got faster, and I moaned softly into his shoulder. He kept whispering sweet things in my ear, his voice low and comforting. I couldn't even catch all the words, but I felt the love behind them.And then, I climaxed.He didn’t let go. He held me tightly, one arm wrapped around my back, the other hand gently stroking my hair as my body shuddered through the pleasure. I buried my face in his chest, feeling warm and safe and completely
Lily’s POV After the baby shower party, Kai and I finally went back to our room. The halls were quiet now, filled only with the soft glow of evening lights and the echo of happy memories. I couldn’t stop smiling. Everything had felt like a dream—one I didn’t want to wake up from. My heart was still fluttering from all the love, the surprise, and how thoughtful everyone had been. But most of all, from Kai.He opened the door to our room and let me in first, his hand resting gently on the small of my back. I stepped inside, still holding onto the little gold clutch I hadn’t even used much. I turned to him, and our eyes met. The way he looked at me made my stomach flutter all over again. There was so much warmth in his gaze—so much love.“Let me help you out of that dress, my love,” he said, his voice low and soft.I nodded, feeling suddenly shy but excited. I stood still as he walked over to me. His hands moved slowly as he reached behind and unzipped the dress. The quiet sound of the
Lily’s POV Everything felt perfect. The music, the warm evening air, the soft lights above us, the sound of people laughing in the distance—it all came together like magic. Kai leaned down and whispered, “You look like a goddess tonight.” I blushed and looked up at him. “You’re just saying that.” “I mean it,” he said. “You’re glowing. And not just because of the pregnancy.” I let out a soft laugh and squeezed his hand. “You’re too sweet.” We kept dancing, slowly swaying in each other’s arms as soft music played in the background. The fairy lights above us twinkled like stars, casting a warm glow over everything. The garden smelled of fresh roses and sweet pastries, and there was a light breeze that made the moment feel even more magical. I leaned into Kai, resting my head gently against his chest, listening to the steady, calm rhythm of his heartbeat. It was so soothing—strong, reliable, and grounding. His hands rested carefully on my lower back, holding me as if I was the most
Lily’s POV Before I could even fully take everything in, Kai came up beside me again, this time holding a glass of orange juice. He smiled and held it out, but then paused. His nose scrunched a little as he brought the glass to his face and sniffed it.Then, without saying a word, he took a small sip of the drink himself.I blinked at him, confused for a second. “What are you doing?” I asked gently.He looked at me, serious but tender. “Just being careful.”And that’s when I realized what he meant. He was checking the drink—for poison. My chest tightened and I felt that familiar lump in my throat, but this time it wasn’t from sadness.It was from love.He remembered everything I’d been through. He hadn’t forgotten. And now he was making sure, in his own quiet way, that nothing like that ever happened again.“You didn’t have to do that,” I whispered.“I wanted to,” he replied simply. “I’ll always protect you. You and our babies.”I took the glass with trembling fingers, my heart flutt
Lily’s POV He was standing near the base of the staircase, dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit with a white shirt that made his golden skin stand out. His tie was a deep forest green, and he looked like he had just stepped out of a magazine. But what made my heart skip wasn’t just how handsome he looked—it was the way he looked at me.His eyes locked onto mine the moment I appeared, and he didn’t look away. His lips parted slightly, and he took a slow step forward.“Wow,” he breathed, as if he forgot how to talk for a second. “You look… absolutely breathtaking.”I felt my cheeks heat up as I looked down shyly, then met his gaze again. “Thank you,” I said softly, unable to stop the smile that spread across my face.He held out his arm for me, and I slipped my hand into the crook of his elbow. He covered my hand with his own and gave it a gentle squeeze.“Come,” he said, his voice low and warm. “Let’s go.”I expected him to lead me toward the front door, maybe to a car waiting o
Lily's POV After my shower, I stepped out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around me, the warm air clinging to my skin. Steam rolled out behind me as I walked into the bedroom. My hair was damp, curling a little at the ends, and water dripped slowly down my arms and legs. I shivered just a bit from the cool air hitting my wet skin.I paused when I saw the golden gown laid out perfectly on the bed like it was waiting for me. The fabric shimmered softly under the bedroom lights, and for a moment, I just stared at it. It was even more beautiful now than it had looked in the boutique—soft and flowing, with delicate beadwork on the straps and around the waist that made it sparkle like sunlight on water.Mer turned around from the vanity with a big smile on her face. “Perfect timing! Come sit. We’ve got work to do.”I nodded and tightened the towel around me, walking carefully toward the little stool in front of the mirror. I sat down and tried not to fidget as Mer got her makeup kit o
Lily's POV After we finished at the pastry shop—which by the way had the fluffiest, most buttery croissants I’ve ever tasted—we all piled back into Selina’s car. The sweet smell of sugar and cinnamon still clung to my coat, and my stomach felt happy and full. I leaned back into the seat, letting out a little sigh of contentment. My feet were aching just a bit, but it was the good kind of ache, the kind you get after a fun day.The drive back to the mansion was quiet, but not awkward. Sophia had dozed off with her head against the window, a peaceful look on her face. Selina was texting someone quietly, and I just stared out the window, my fingers resting gently on my baby bump. I felt so full of warmth and love in that moment. I had spent the day with people who cared about me, and now I was going home to get ready for a date with the man who made my heart race.When the car finally pulled up in front of the mansion, I reached for my shopping bags and gave Selina a soft smile. “Thank
Lily’s POV I put my phone down and looked up at Selina, who had noticed my smile. “What’s got you smiling like that?” she asked with a teasing glint in her eyes.I couldn’t help but laugh as I showed her my phone. “Kai. He wants to take me to dinner tonight.”She raised an eyebrow and smirked. “The Alpha is completely head over heels for you, isn’t he?”I nodded, my smile widening. “I think so.”Selina laughed, then turned serious. “Look, I’ve been around long enough to know when a man is in love. Anyone with eyes can see it. And Kai... he’s crazy about you.”I looked away, a little embarrassed. “I know he cares about me, but... he hasn’t said the words yet.”Selina smiled softly, placing a hand on my arm. “Some men take their time with that. But don’t worry. He’ll say it when the time is right.”I felt a warmth spread through my chest, and for the first time in a while, I felt a sense of peace. Maybe Kai hadn’t said those three words yet, but everything he did, everything he said, m
Lily’s POV Waiting in the driveway was Selina’s car. A sleek black luxury vehicle that always looked like it had just been washed and polished. It gleamed in the sunlight, the silver rims sparkling like jewelry. The driver stood beside the open door, dressed in a clean black suit, his salt-and-pepper hair slicked back neatly. His face lit up with a warm smile as we approached.“Good day, Luna,” he said respectfully, nodding his head in greeting.I smiled back at him. “Good day,” I replied, trying to sound cheerful even though it took a lot of effort just to waddle to the car.With a bit of awkward maneuvering, I climbed into the back seat, shifting slowly so I wouldn’t squish my bump or pull a muscle. Sophia slid in right after me, settling beside me with a dramatic sigh like she was already ready for a nap. Selina got in last, graceful as always, and the doors shut with a soft, expensive-sounding click.The car hummed to life, and soon we were driving through the gates and onto the