Chapter 293rd POVMirabel paced her room , muttering to herself. “Sharon’s too comfortable.. Jake too. They’ll ruin everything I’ve worked for.”She paused in front of the mirror , eyes narrowed.. “Time to stir the pot.”“Hey Sharon ,” Mirabel called with a wave.Sharon blinked , surprised because they weren’t exactly on waving terms. It took her a moment , but eventually , she waved back.“How are you doing? How’s your day been?” Mirabel asked , in a voice sugary.Sharon squinted at her , with her brows furrowed in suspicion. “I’m okay. What about you?”“I’m good too.” Mirabel smiled , then added , “I’m sure you must be wondering why I’m talking to you.”“Exactly. Thank God you can read the room ,” Sharon replied flatly.“Yeah, well.. I want to show you something.”“Really?” Sharon asked . “What could it possibly be?”“Trust me , I’ll take you there. You’ll see.”Sharon’s eyes darkened.. “Trust you? You’re the last person who should use that word, not after what you and Killian did
Chapter 28Sharon's POVEveryone had just left the hall after the meeting. I walked back to Jake’s side , my heart was still heavy but somehow relieved.“Are you okay?” Jake asked softly , with his hand brushing mine.“Yes,” I said , “I only hope this is all over soon.”“It will be ,” he said gently.We reached the house.. Jake stopped at the door. “Go rest.. I’ll be back soon.”“Where are you going?” I asked..“To check on the guards ,” he said. “I won’t be long.”“Be careful ,” I whispered.He kissed my forehead.. “Always.”I stepped inside and locked the door behind me. Sitting down , my mind spun with Mirabel’s reaction playing over and over..“She didn’t expect it ,” I whispered to myself. “She thought I wouldn’t fight back..”I lay in bed upstairs , sleep evading me as memories of her betrayal cut through my thoughts like jagged glass..“How could she?” I whispered to the dark..She had been my best friend once.. We’d laughed together , cried together , trusted each other with e
Chapter 273rd‑person POVJake led Sharon outside , where he’d prepared a small fire to warm them up.. He took her hand as they sat before the flames , its glow dancing across their skin.“Sharon , are you cold?” Jake asked softly.“I’m fine ,” she whispered.Leaning in, he murmured, “You’re so beautiful.. Do you know that?”Sharon colored. “Jake , don’t flatter me.”“I mean it ,” Jake said. “Every time I see you , my heart races.”“You're just saying that ,” she replied , blushing.“No you're everything to me ,” he said in a hushed, earnest tone.She leaned into him. “Jake , why does this matter so much?”He breathed, “Because you are my mate , Sharon. My heart chose you long before it knew your name..”Tears sprung to her eyes. “I don’t deserve it.. after all..”“Don’t say that ,” Jake interrupted, cupping her face. “You deserve love. You deserve everything good in this world..”She placed a hand over his. “You make me feel safe.”“I always will ,” he promised.Sharon hesitated. “Wh
Chapter 26Sharon’s POVJake pulled the door open , and he was there Killian, with his face dark , and his emotions unreadable."Killian?" Jake muttered , clearly not expecting his brother..Killian didn’t say a word . Instead , he stepped forward and swung a punch , landing it hard across Jake’s jaw..“What the hell?” Jake growled , stumbling but recovering in an instant.. He didn’t hesitate his fist collided with Killian’s stomach with a sickening thud."Stop it!" I shrieked , my voice breaking as the brothers clashed like titans.Neither of them listened. Jake ducked another wild punch , seized Killian by the collar, and slammed him hard against the wall.. Killian retaliated with a sharp elbow into Jake’s ribs."Stop! Both of you!!" I shouted louder this time, my throat raw.At last , my voice broke through the haze of rage..Jake froze , chest heaving , fists still clenched. Killian glared, his own breathing rough , his eyes stormy.“What are you doing here , Killian?” Jake asked
Chapter 253rd POVKnock, knock, knock!A sharp knock at the door interrupted them, and Jake stood up to open it , surprised at the sight before him.Jake frowned , glancing toward the door.. “Who could that be?”Sharon shrugged , clutching the blanket that was slipping down her shoulders.. “It’s late.. maybe Marcus?”Jake moved to the door, but the moment he opened it , his expression hardened. “Mirabel? What are you doing here?”Mirabel cocked her head , one brow arching.. “Aren’t you going to invite me in?”Jake’s jaw clenched.. “What do you want , Mirabel?”Mirabel sighed dramatically.. “Is this how you treat guests? Let me in , and we’ll talk.”Jake hesitated but finally stepped aside..Sharon, now fully dressed , stepped out of the room to see who it was.Mirabel’s gaze raked across the room , stopping sharply when she saw Sharon emerging from the bedroom.She froze, eyes narrowing. “You have got to be kidding me.”Her expression twisted with anger..Ignoring Sharon completely ,
Chapter 24Jake’s POV“You hugged me ,” I started , my voice low as I stared into her teary eyes. “And in that moment, Sharon.. I wasn’t the same man anymore.”She looked up at me, her lips trembling. “Jake.. what are you saying?”My hand rose instinctively , cupping her cheek.The warmth of her skin against my palm sent a shiver racing down my spine. “I’m saying.. you don’t know what you do to me. When you're near, I lose all control. And right now.. I don’t want to fight it anymore.”Sharon’s cheeks flushed , and she whispered, “Jake..”“No, let me finish ,” I said, my voice was firm but laced with longing..“The minute your body touched mine , my world shifted. It was just a hug, Sharon but my body.. it reacted to you in ways I couldn’t control. And it was the last thing I expected.”.I took a deep breath.. “All I could think of was our first night together. It’s a pity you can’t remember that blissful moment.”She turned her face slightly , vulnerable but brave. Her fingers clung