Mag-log in“No, Mother. That’s insane. I won’t do it.” My voice shook, but the words came out steady despite the terror clawing at my insides, making my stomach twist into painful knots that threatened to steal my breath entirely. “The moment Damon realizes I’m not Linda, he’ll tear me apart. I’m not sacrificing my life for the mess she made.”The air in the lavish bedroom felt thick and suffocating, heavy with the scent of fresh lilies from the wedding arrangements downstairs and the faint metallic tang of fear that seemed to radiate from every corner. Kate’s eyes flashed with fury, her perfectly manicured nails digging into the fabric of her elegant dress as she leaned forward, her face contorted in a mask of barely contained rage that made her look far older than her years. “Renna, you selfish little—”The bedroom door slammed open with a deafening crack that echoed through the room like a gunshot, causing the crystal chandelier above to tremble slightly and send tiny sparkles of light dancin
Days passed, and the nights grew longer and colder. The people who worked with Alexander had started rotating, keeping the primary team's higher-ups here while others worked in the cells, disassembling them. I'd kept out of their business or tried to for the most part. Every day around Alexander became a little easier to accept him and the changes he'd brought with him.I hadn't forgiven him or the pack, but I'd settled into a routine and had begun overseeing duties again for the pack on a smaller scale. Today the team was all here, and I'd sent in whiskey and snacks to keep them going throughout the meeting in the main hall.Settling onto the sofa in the library, I watched Mateo reading one of the comic books, laughing boyishly, and sending warmth rushing through me. The fire had been lit, crackling as the heavy snow fell outside the new picture window that Alexander and his crew had framed. Sitting up, I gasped and then cried out as pain ripped through my stomach.I pushed the rest
Every body moved away, creating a path for us as l moved quickly. I clutched Raelynn to my chest as she writhed and began to groan in pain. Most of the guests’ eyes widened as they saw Raelynn spitting up blood in my arms. “Guard around the pack, no one in , no one out”, l shouted at my beta, brushing past him to run. I didn’t wait for his response.Zara was running behind me as I raced for the pack’s infirmary. My heart was beating painfully in my chest as l pushed myself faster than I had ever moved before. “Lay her on the bed here”, Zara gestured to the first open bed and l gingerly laid Raelynn on bed. I held her head to the side so she wouldn’t choke on the blood. “Raelynn my darling, can you hear me?”, My voice was strained as l held her face and brushed her hair back from her forehead.A cold sweat was forming on her face and she continued to spasm in pain. Somehow her cloudy eyes seemed to find me and her lips moved as though she wanted to say something. She began to scream in
Alexander ran the bath and dropped heavenly scented bath salts into the water, filling the air with a soothing lavender and vanilla aroma that wrapped around the room like a warm embrace. Silently, I sat on the chair he'd brought in, demanding I sit while he handled running the water with careful precision. Every once in a while, he would peer up at me, smiling as if he knew something I didn't, his expression full of quiet mischief and deep affection. I was content just to watch, and the fact that he'd stripped down to only jeans didn't hurt the view, his toned muscles flexing with each movement under the soft bathroom light."You could have told me, Brat," he said softly, his voice laced with a mix of regret and tenderness."Told you what? That my father wanted to breed me? Or that he beat me and enjoyed cutting the flesh from my body in small patches to ensure maximum agony was reached during his 'sessions' as he preferred to call them. You'd have tried to save me because you loved
"Don't you want any, Alexander? It's good, and we never get fresh fruit during wintertime," Mateo exclaimed around a mouthful of watermelon, his cheeks puffed out adorably."I'm enjoying watching you two eat it," Alexander chuckled, sliding his gaze to mine with a soft smile. He smiled and rested his head against the doorframe. "Your momma needs fresh fruit. Jacob said it's good for her and your sister," he added gently.I blushed, pushing another chunk of honeydew into my mouth, the sweet juice bursting on my tongue. I smiled around it, sliding my stare to Mateo, who looked down at my belly with curious eyes."How do you know she likes it?" Mateo asked curiously, tilting his head. "She can't even talk yet.""Because I'm not running for the bathroom to empty my stomach," I snorted, laughing as his eyes widened in surprise and delight."I wish I could do that to the cook when she makes us eat liver," he admitted, causing the room to snort in agreement with light chuckles. "Do you think
Alexander ran the bath and dropped heavenly scented bath salts into the water, filling the air with a soothing lavender and vanilla aroma that wrapped around the room like a warm embrace. Silently, I sat on the chair he'd brought in, demanding I sit while he handled running the water with careful precision. Every once in a while, he would peer up at me, smiling as if he knew something I didn't, his expression full of quiet mischief and deep affection. I was content just to watch, and the fact that he'd stripped down to only jeans didn't hurt the view, his toned muscles flexing with each movement under the soft bathroom light."You could have told me, Brat," he said softly, his voice laced with a mix of regret and tenderness."Told you what? That my father wanted to breed me? Or that he beat me and enjoyed cutting the flesh from my body in small patches to ensure maximum agony was reached during his 'sessions' as he preferred to call them. You'd have tried to save me because you loved
AURORA'S POV.Sensation woke me up. Sensation between my legs. "What is happening to me ?", Puzzled , l opened up my eyes. The room was bright , everything fine but something was wrong. Then it hit me , Raymond was shockingly nestled down between my legs. My legs were wide spread with his tongue ru
Aurora’s POVWarm light pressed against my eyelids, soft and steady. For a long moment, I didn’t move. I didn’t even want to. The stillness felt safe, an illusion, maybe but I wanted to hold on to it.When I finally opened my eyes, the room was quiet, the curtains drawn halfway to let in streaks of
AURORA'S POVConsciousness returned like a slow tide cold and reluctant. My eyes opened and I glared at the familiar walls, I'd bolted from hours before and the shitty scent of Raymond that was on the bedsheets.My body felt weak and a slow bloom of pain was tracing across my ribs where the guards
I swallowed hard, my fingers tightening around the towel like it could shield me from her gaze. “Are you… just going to stand there?” I asked, voice higher than I intended.Mackline tilted her head, that same unshakable grin curling her lips. “Relax, just like i said before I have seen more naked b







