로그인CHAPTER 11ASHLEY'S POV.I tightened my jaw as memories surged—sharp, hot and unwanted.Brandon. The bully. That’s what I’d always called him in college.It had only been four years, but everything was still raw. Every humiliation, every shove, every vicious laugh replayed itself in my head. Our eyes met and he raised a brow, the same look of disbelief mirrored on his face. He looked as shocked to see me as I was to see him.What is he doing here? Why is he here, and who the hell is he to Warrick? Or—worse—did he come for revenge for what I did to him?I blinked, hoping it was a bad dream. But the right half of his ear—half missing, that jagged scar—told me it was him.I remembered that afternoon at school with a clarity that made my hands go cold. He’d attacked me and I’d panicked—grabbed the electric saw on the workshop bench and swung. The blade found his ear; I’d cut it in half. I’d been expelled, reported to the authorities. They said there’d be lawsuits. I never stayed to fin
WHAT KIND OF RELATIONSHIP DOES HE HAVE WITH WARRICK? ~ASHLEY’S POV~As I drew closer to the room, I realized it was Ripper.He was sobbing—openly, uncontrollably. He hugged the cold corpse gently, tears slipping down his cheeks as if they’d been waiting behind his ribs for permission to fall.My breath caught in my throat.I’d never seen a man that big cry like this.Matt didn’t cry this deep when Daisy died.Ripper knelt beside the bed, his forehead pressed against Warrick’s still chest. His massive shoulders shook with every sob. He cried like someone who’d lost something vital—something irreplaceable.He must’ve been close to Warrick.I stood frozen in the doorway, unable to move… unable to look away. Part of me wanted to help, the way he’d helped me out there. But I didn’t feel the need to interrupt him. If anything, I just wanted to watch—discreetly.This wasn’t pain without love. This was grief that came from love.He rose slowly, pressed a kiss to Warrick’s for
WHY DID HE LIE TO PROTECT ME? ~ASHLEY’S POV~He didn’t say a word to me; he walked off, and my eyes trailed him. They lingered for a few more seconds until he slipped into a room and shut the door.I’d never known much about him, but something about the Ripper drew every eye. It wasn’t just his six-two frame or the ink covering his body. Certainly not his pinkish lips or the slight tilt of his eyes. It was something else in his features—an unplaceable pull I couldn’t put into words.He’d stood up for me when the bikers demanded Warrick’s body be buried that day. Adams had said I lied about knowing of Warrick’s marriage. He’d claimed none of the bikers knew about it except him and Nonna.That looped me back to one question: why did Ripper lie and cover for me?He could have been like that asshole Matt. Or fat Bobby. Or any of the other ugly creatures who’d called me a whore. Not that I chose to be Warrick’s old lady—who would? Who would choose to be a widow plunged
CHAPTER 8.SHE CANNOT BE OUR OLD LADY. ~RIPPER'S POV~The whole place went dead silent and every eye fixed on me.I drew in a deep breath, trying to wrap my head around what was happening.He didn't tell me he’d be getting married. Our last conversation had been a kiss on my forehead.Drew didn’t tell me he’d pick up some little girl as his old lady.We had promised each other: no marriage until our reign as President and VP of SOC was over.He betrayed me. He married her yesterday—the same yesterday we’d made love over the counter.No vows, no promises—only the reassurance that he was still with the plan.Our plans weren’t much: to leave California, disappear to Mykonos where no one knows us, build a life together. No kids. Just what we’d always wanted.He’d joke sometimes about a lavender marriage—marry some random woman so the brothers would stop asking questions.It was only meant to be a joke. Only a joke… or so I thought—until now.My gaze slid to the little girl he’
CHAPTER 72. MADDY'S POINT OF VIEW. We unloaded everything onto the counter. It took the cashier a few minutes to scan through all the items we had picked, from clothing to groceries. “It’s a total of $59,550, miss,” the lady said with a soft smile. “Cash or card, miss?” she asked. “Card,” I replied, taking out Rowan's limitless card and passing it to her. She took the card and stared at it for a few moments, deep lines forming on her forehead. She turned to me. “Please, miss, where did you get this card from?” I blinked a few times, feeling the tension rise. “Why do you ask? Is there a problem with the card?” She shook her head. “Not really. I'm just curious as to where you got the card. Is it yours?” “Yes!” I answered firmly. “It belongs to me. Please slot in the card and take your money; we don’t have the whole day here.” Unease washed over me as I noticed the way she was scrutinizing the card. She flipped it back and forth, her eyes shifting between it and my face as i
MADDY'S POINT OF VIEW.I tried to pretend that I hadn't seen him, but his eyes bore holes into my body.“So Maddy, how is your friend?” Sloane asked, a hint of interest in her tone. “Dad said you went to see your friend.”I blinked a few times, confusion marring my features. But before I could respond, DeShawn's voice cut through.“Babe…” he called, and Sloane tilted her head, turning to him. “Come see this. I think you'd love it for our wedding.”Sloane flashed me a smile and hastened across the room to see what he had to show her on the phone about their wedding.I tried to look away and not look at them, but I just couldn’t help looking. The way he wrapped his hand around her shoulder while showing her what he wanted to show on the phone made my stomach twist—not just in pain but in exhaustion mixed with confusion. How is he planning his wedding with the Alpha's daughter and still frequents my house and calls my dad his father-in-law?I'm just tired of it all. I am also tired of th
CHAPTER 26. ROWAN'S POINT OF VIEW. I tried to look away from those hard nipples peeking through her shirt, but I just couldn't help it. I kept my gaze on her neck, trying to be a conservative man, but I could feel my cock straining in my pants. It was just a matter of time until the erection becam
CHAPTER 24. MADDY'S POINT OF VIEW Later that morning, when the light streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow in the room, I kept my eyes tightly shut, refusing to open them. I didn't know how to face him. Gosh, last night felt so good,probably the best experience I’ve ever had but how d
CHAPTER 25. MADDY'S POINT OF VIEW I sat inside the SUV, my gaze drifting outside as my hands rested quietly on my lap. They trembled slightly as I pondered why Alpha Rowan needed me in his office. I glanced down at my outfit: light green trousers and a collared white button-up shirt. The Gamma wa
CHAPTER 28 MADDY'S POINT OF VIEW “What the hell are you doing here, Maddy?” Vanessa sneered at me. Pain shot through my chest, and I dragged my wrist away from her grip. “That hurts, Vanny…” She hissed, looking around before she lowered her tone. “What the hell are you doing here, Maddy? Coming







