로그인Dorian’s POVThe attack on Lillian was completely spontaneous, hitting us right out of the blue when we least expected it. As I stood in the damp, dimly lit basement of the pack house, my mind began racing back to the events of the previous night. A cold realization washed over me. The strange, silent wolves that had been creeping around my car when I was returning from the Alpha meeting weren't just testing my patience. They were a calculated distraction. While they kept my attention locked on the highway, their actual strike force was trying to sneak their way into my palace grounds under the cover of darkness. And the worst part was, it had almost worked.If I hadn't returned when I did, or if Aiden hadn't been down in the garden, Lillian would have been completely unprotected. I immediately sent out a full security detail to scout the entire perimeter of the property. They searched every hedge, every treeline, and every dark corner of the estate, but fortunately, there was nobody
Lillian’s POVThe intense, violent emotions rolling off Aiden were enough to make anyone panic. Hearing him threaten to murder an innocent guard just because of his own broken heart completely ticked me off inside. I felt a sudden surge of worry, but I forced my posture to stay perfectly still. I maintained a completely cool, calm expression on my face, refusing to let his dark aura scare me."Aiden, stop talking like a crazy person," I said, my voice soft but entirely firm. "Listen to me very carefully. Alanna has absolutely no other man in her life. She isn't looking at any guard. In fact, she is upstairs crying right now because she thinks the exact same thing about you. She thinks you are the one moving on with other women."Aiden froze completely. The wild, angry look in his dark eyes instantly vanished, replaced by pure shock. He blinked at me, his mouth opening slightly as his brain struggled to process my words. "What? She... she thinks that about me?""Yes, she does," I said,
Aaron’s POVI pulled the car into the long driveway of the pack house and shut off the engine. I checked my luxury watch in the dim light of the dashboard. The timing was absolutely perfect. I had managed to kill the assistant director, trick the harbor security by checking into her cruise ship cabin, and drive all the way back across the city without hitting a single delay. I smoothed down the collar of my shirt, took a deep breath to shake off the lingering scent of rain and blood, and walked inside. I was right on time for dinner.The moment I stepped through the grand front doors, the rich, heavy scent of roasted meat, expensive wine, and sweet spices hit my nose.I walked into the formal dining room and saw that Shantel had gone completely all out. She had prepared a truly luxurious meal. The massive mahogany table was covered in fine silver plates, glowing candles, and a massive spread of high-end food that could easily feed a dozen Alphas.Shantel was sitting at the head of the
Chapter 155Aaron’s POVThe heavy wooden door opened, and Shantel walked back into the suite just as the final click of the call disconnected. I quickly slid the burner phone into my pocket, smoothing down my expression before she could notice the lingering tension on my face.She stopped in her tracks, her sharp eyes instantly scanning the room. She narrowed her gaze, sniffing the air with a slight frown. "The air in here feels a little bit stale, Aaron," she remarked, walking closer to my desk. "Almost heavy. Did someone else come in while I was gone?"A small bolt of discomfort shot through my chest, but I kept my composure perfectly. "It's probably just the aftermath of that long investor meeting," I lied smoothly, leaning back in my chair and gesturing toward the scattered files on the desk. "A dozen stressful Alphas locked in one space tends to leave a foul scent behind. Don't worry about it."Shantel seemed to accept the answer, her expression softening as she stepped around th
Aaron’s POVI stood at the head of the polished glass conference table, watching the top investors gather their tablets and leather folders as they filed out of the room. The meeting had been a massive success. For months, these same men had looked down their noses at me, treating AMS Corps like a sinking ship. But today? Today they were practically bowing at my feet, desperate for a bigger piece of the pie. The vertical spike in our stock value had completely changed the game, and the sweet taste of absolute victory was finally within my reach.As the heavy glass doors clicked shut behind the last investor, Shantel walked into the room from the side entrance. She was holding a thin tablet against her chest, a triumphant, knowing smirk plastered across her face.She walked straight up to me, turning the screen around so I could see the glowing charts. "The final projections just came in from the analytics team, Aaron," she said, her voice full of pride. "Look at this. If we keep goin
Lillian’s POVI didn't even bother buttoning my regular clothes properly before I rushed out of the private fitting room, my heart hammering against my ribs. The sharp, aggressive echo of Alanna’s voice was growing louder by the second, completely shattering the quiet luxury of the high-end boutique.When I burst into the main lobby, the scene was entirely chaotic. Alanna was standing in the center of the room, her chest heaving with anger, her fists clenched tightly at her sides. She was squaring off against a young woman, a newly hired receptionist for the boutique who was shrinking back behind the front desk, looking pale and completely terrified."Alanna, stop! What on earth is going on out here?" I called out, rushing over to step between them and put a halt to the scene before any human staff members could get hurt.Alanna turned her flashing eyes to me, her breathing ragged. It was clear she was operating on pure, raw nerve after everything that had happened with Aiden. "She wo
Lillian’s POVThe long, draining work day was finally coming to an end, and the sky outside my massive office window had turned into a deep, dark shade of indigo. I rubbed my aching eyes, feeling completely exhausted from the non-stop mental stress of running Dorian's company. I began packing up m
Dorian’s POVFor a split second, the air in the room completely vanished. A dark, ugly rage flared up inside me, hot and violent, and it took everything I had not to lose my mind right then and there. I stared at the elder standing before me, my claws itching to break through my skin. The sheer ne
Lillian’s POVI walked out of the stylist’s shop holding Celeste’s hand. The morning sun was bright on the street, but I couldn't really enjoy it. The fitting had gone great, and the stylist was amazing. I knew Dorian sent me there because he wanted me to look beautiful standing next to him at the
Lillian’s POVThe morning felt brighter than it had in a really long time. I put Celeste in her favorite yellow outfit and told her we were going somewhere special. She asked about fourteen questions before we even got to the car. That told me she was completely back to her normal self, and honestl







