LOGINChapter 48 Madeline sat quietly in the back seat of the car, staring out the window as the scenery flew by. Her mind was far from calm. Ever since she’d heard the conversation between Rowan and the others, her thoughts had been in turmoil. The secrets she had buried years ago were slowly finding their way back to the surface, and she feared what would happen when the truth finally came out.William drove silently beside her, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. He could sense her restlessness but didn’t want to pressure her into talking. For the past few days, Madeline had been distant, lost in her thoughts, and he didn’t know how to reach her.Finally, he broke the silence. “You’ve been quiet all morning. Is something bothering you?”Madeline blinked, realizing she hadn’t even noticed how long she’d been silent. “No, I’m fine,” she lied, forcing a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.William gave her a knowing look. “You’re a terrible liar, Maddie.”She chuckled softly but di
Chapter 47: Madeline’s heartbeat thundered in her chest as Rowan’s words hung in the air. Her father’s brother? Alive? That couldn’t be true.She took a cautious step back, shaking her head in disbelief. “No, Rowan. You’re lying. My uncle died when I was fifteen. He was killed in the southern border war. I saw his body.”Rowan’s eyes stayed fixed on hers, golden and steady. “What you saw was a lie,” he said calmly. “That body wasn’t him. Your father’s brother—Alpha Darius—is alive. He’s been in hiding all these years, waiting for his chance to destroy everything your family built.”Madeline’s throat went dry. The cabin suddenly felt smaller, suffocating. “Why should I believe you? You’ve lied to me before. You hurt me before.”“I know,” Rowan said softly, lowering his voice. “But this time, I’m not your enemy.”The sincerity in his tone was almost painful to hear. Madeline wanted to look away but couldn’t. There was something in his eyes—something raw and true—that told her he wasn’t
Chapter 46Madeline drove through the dark, rain-soaked road, her fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly. The wipers moved furiously back and forth, but they did little to clear her blurred vision. The triplets were huddled together in the back seat, their small faces pale with fear.She didn’t dare to stop or even slow down. The thought of Rowan’s voice echoing in her ears pushed her to go faster. Every few seconds, she looked at the rearview mirror, half expecting his car lights to appear behind them.“Mommy, are we going to be okay?” her youngest son asked softly, his voice trembling.“Yes, baby,” she whispered, forcing a smile through her fear. “We’re going to be fine. Mommy’s taking you somewhere safe.”Inside, her wolf growled uneasily. She knew Rowan wouldn’t give up so easily. He was unpredictable—strong, determined, and capable of tracking her scent even through storms like this. She needed to reach the safe house before dawn.After two hours of driving, the rain began t
Chapter 45Madeline woke up to the sound of thunder rumbling in the distance. Rain beat heavily against the windows, and the air inside the house felt tense and cold. The triplets were still asleep, curled together in their shared room, unaware of what was coming.She sat at the edge of the bed, staring blankly at the suitcase by the door. They were supposed to leave at dawn, but now she wasn’t sure if it was already too late. Her instincts told her that something was wrong. Her wolf was pacing restlessly within her, whispering one word over and over.Danger.William entered the room, his hair still damp from the shower, his expression grim. “The guards outside said they saw a black SUV parked down the road about an hour ago. They went to check, but by the time they got there, it was gone.”Madeline’s heart dropped. “He’s close,” she muttered.William nodded. “I think so too.”She rose to her feet and started pacing. “We can’t wait for him to come here. We have to leave now.”“I alrea
Chapter 44: Madeline had barely closed her eyes when she felt a sharp wave of unease wash over her. Her heart raced, and her breathing grew shallow. Something wasn’t right. The night was far too quiet, and her wolf stirred within her, restless and uneasy.She sat up on the bed, her hand instinctively reaching for the small dagger she kept hidden under the pillow. William’s steady breathing beside her reassured her for a moment, but the tension in her chest didn’t fade. She could feel it—the pull of danger, faint but persistent.Slowly, she got out of bed and padded toward the window. The moonlight streamed through the curtains, casting a soft glow across the room. Outside, the compound seemed calm. The guards were at their posts, the gates locked, and the night air carried nothing but the sound of rustling leaves. Yet, her instincts screamed otherwise.“Madeline,” William’s voice broke the silence, low and drowsy. “What’s wrong?”She turned to him, forcing a faint smile. “Nothing. Ju
Chapter 43Madeline’s POVI couldn’t move. My breath caught in my throat as the truth sank in. William had stepped aside and allowed those men into our house. My husband—the man I trusted, the father of my children—was helping them.“William?” My voice broke as I called his name, my hands trembling. “What are you doing?”He wouldn’t look at me. His eyes were empty, cold, like someone I didn’t know.“Take the kids upstairs!” I shouted again, my voice sharp and desperate, but he didn’t move.The leader of the masked men stepped forward, his presence heavy and intimidating. “We don’t want to hurt anyone,” he said with a deep voice that made my heart race faster. “But if you don’t come with us quietly, we’ll have to do things the hard way.”“Who are you?” I demanded, pulling the children behind me. “What do you want?”He tilted his head. “You already know who sent us.”My mind flashed to one name—Damon.“Where’s Rowan?” I asked, my heart racing.The man chuckled under his breath. “Probabl







