Hayden’s POV I paced my room back and forth.Grabbed a bottle of water and downed it in one go, like it was alcohol. But it didn’t quench the heat in my blood.Rey was still snarling inside me. When it comes to things like this, Rey is more brutal than I am.I ran a hand through my hair for what felt like the hundredth time. Elixir of Varran? I let out a dry chuckle, my fists clenched so hard they trembled.Why the hell would he go that far? That’s the part I’m trying to piece together. I know I can be ruthless… but not like this. I didn’t even know this bastard from the moon before the scandal he cooked up some weeks ago accusing me of funding rogues.I stopped pacing. Was there more to it?I thought harder… and the only possible reason that made my jaw clench was…“Could it be… because of Abby?”I scoffed bitterly. My mind flashed to the moment she stepped between us, stopping me from ripping his heart out.If she had just said she didn’t love him anymore, I would’ve ended it right
Abby's POV Please, Goddess. Please. Please let this end without blood. I clasped my hands together in front of my face as Hayden stormed toward him.I didn’t even realize I had closed my eyes during the short prayer, not until I heard the loud, sickening thud.I flung my eyes open.Goddess!Derek was already bleeding. But Hayden didn’t stop. He kept going, landing punch after punch, blow after blow. Each one harder than the last. He didn’t give Derek breathing space or chance to fight back at all.My face was wet with tears. “Hayden,” I called, but he didn’t answer.The receptionist gasped and rushed forward. “Please, Mr. Roche, this isn’t allowed here, sir.”Hayden didn’t even look her way. His knuckles were already stained red. His breathing, heavy. Derek groaned beneath him. Weak.Two security guards rushed in. They’d probably seen it through the surveillance cameras. But they halted a few feet away, uncertain.Their eyes flicked between Hayden and Derek, who was soaked in blood.
Abby's POV It felt totally unbelievable that I was feeding Hayden like this. He didn’t even stop me, just obeyed. I couldn’t help but look at him. The mighty Alpha himself. I almost chuckled at the thought.I’d almost had a heart attack a few hours ago when I saw him being carried away from the stadium. Seeing him on the hospital bed broke me even more. I realized how much I’m already into him. How deep my feelings for him had gone.He’d been complaining bitterly like a child about losing the race. I knew that stung his ego, but health comes first, and I told him that.I cleaned the crumbs of food by his lips with my fingers. And I let my hand linger there beside his mouth for a few seconds. I was tempted to kiss him. But he was busy, receiving calls from Alphas checking on him, so he wasn’t paying attention to me.He looked so cute and calm. That trace of ruthlessness, gone. All I saw now was an obedient man-child.A thought crept into my mind and made my heart thud. How would it fe
Hayden’s POVA monitor beeped steadily in the background. My eyes flung open. Something soft pressed against my nose. Oxygen?I yanked it off.The sharp smell of antiseptic hit me first, making me squeeze my nose. Pack hospital. My jaw clenched. What the fuck am I doing here?I hate hospitals. Always have. Ever since I was a kid. Drips. Injections. Disgusting. That’s why I take my health seriously. To avoid this exact situation. Anything beyond first aid treatment, I'm out.My nose itched. I sneezed.“Alpha!” Alex and Lucious rushed to my side. I hadn’t even realized they were in the room.Lucios exhaled, running a palm down his face. Their expressions were grim.I tried to sit up too fast. But weakness slammed into me.“What the fuck happened?” I growled slowly, yanking off the lines, drips or whatever they attached to my body.“You collapsed,” Alex said.My brows drew together as flashes of the race rushed back. I remembered Derek veering into my lane, trying to throw me off balanc
Abby’s POV I blinked hard as the memory came rushing back. My jaw dropped. I couldn’t even close my mouth.So, it was Hayden. I remembered how his wolf had kept nuzzling against me in a gentle and comforting manner before Alex came calling.I wrapped my arms around myself, heart twisting. I didn’t know if I was more stunned realising it was Hayden… or by the fact that he’d never mentioned that to me. Had he liked me since then? And just masked it with that strong-headed, cold exterior? I shook my head, lips curving. And for some reason... I grinned. This man.They were already on the 30th lap. I looked at him, there was no sign of exhaustion at all. Infact, he had left everyone far behind.I looked at where Derek was. He was in second place, but the gap between him and Hayden was still wide. He also wasn't showing any sign of tiredness either. Not one bit. Just pure focus. Closing in on hayden lap by lap.The crowd also noticed how he was closing in on Hayden. The cheers shifted. Wh
Abby’s POVBefore I could ask him anything, he had already stepped out. He was gone for a few minutes before returning.He slid back behind the wheel, his blue eyes fixed on mine intently. Then, without saying a word, he brought out a small red box and opened it.A glinting silver necklace lay inside, with a crescent moon pendant.“Since I’m fixing this, us, I want to renew my vow sincerely this time… with this,” he said, still looking at me.I blinked, stunned. Seriously? I wasn't expecting this. “What are you doing man?”“Will you accept this imperfect man as your mate and husband?”A small smile tugged at my lips. “Yes.”He smiled brightly. The kind of smile that reached his eyes. The kind I’d never seen on him before. Something warm slipped quietly into my chest. “Thank you. It’s so beautiful,” I said, almost whispering, as I picked it up.He took the necklace from my hands and helped me put it around my neck. When he was done, he sealed it with a soft kiss.“Think of me anytime