MasukAbby’s POV I stood there watching Hayden leave after telling Father he wasn't staying tonight.I couldn't help the pang of disappointment, or maybe pain… or whatever it was I felt at that moment, knowing he wouldn't be here.He hadn't even bothered to ask what I thought before making the decision.He'd followed me here. He'd promised to keep my children safe…Of course they were safe. I knew that.But I couldn't just explain why the thought of spending the night here without him suddenly bothered me so much.I hated admitting it, but it was what it was.Maggie was saying something beside me, but I wasn't listening anymore.My feet were already carrying me toward the entrance. I wanted to confront him, but before I could make it outside, his car was already pulling away.Something tightened in my throat, and I quickly blinked away the tears threatening my eyes.“Oh, Abby. Get hold of yourself,” I muttered quickly, surprised by my own reaction.When I got back inside, Father walked up
Hayden’s POV My brow lifted slightly.So he finally decided to make a move.If he'd come looking for a fight, he'd picked the wrong night.“I see you finally decided to stop pretending we're friends,” I said, not bothering to stand.His expression remained unreadable.Mine probably wasn't much different.“Relax, dude.” He raised both hands. “I'm not here to fight you.”“Unfortunately, I wouldn't mind it.”He gave a careless shrug.“Well, considering our history, I didn't expect a warm welcome.” His expression became sober. “But…I really didn't come here to fight.”He sounded genuine.Good for him.I held his gaze for a moment before looking away.“What do you want?”He stepped closer and sat beside me, pulling out a cigarette.“Care for one?”I stared at him“Get to the point.”He looked at the cigarette between his fingers before putting it back into the pack and lighting one for himself.He took a slow drag, then exhaled, the smoke disappearing into the cold night air.Rey's irrita
Hayden’s POV Derek Hawke had been a thorn in my side even before Abby came into the picture. And the feeling had always been mutual.That was why I couldn't understand why he was suddenly acting this way. Friendly and smiling at me like we'd buried the hatchet.I didn't trust that sudden change.He was definitely up to something.I had no intention of creating tension in Alpha Thorn's house, especially now that he was recovering, so I kept my cool.When Thorn asked us to stay, my first instinct was to refuse politely.But the twins were already excited.Alpha Thorn himself also looked genuinely happy.“That's fine.” Derek simply accepted Thorn's request without hesitation.“Yeah,” I found myself saying too.If I left, Derek would still be here regardless. And I wasn't about to leave Abby and my children under the same roof as him without knowing what he was planning.Accepting to stay didn't mean I'd let my guard down.I'd keep my distance.If he crossed the line around Abby or my ch
Abby’s POV The quiet respect I'd always seen whenever Father looked at Hayden returned to his face.“Alpha Hayden, good to see you,” Father said. Even after Hayden became his son-in-law, he never stopped addressing him as "Alpha Hayden.”Hayden bowed again.“Please accept my condolences for Luna Marie's passing. May the Moon Goddess guide her soul safely to the Eternal Moon Realm.”“Thank you,” Father said with a grateful nod. He gestured toward the chair beside his bed.“Please, have a seat, Alpha Hayden.”I squeezed onto the edge of the bed near Father's feet.We didn't keep Father talking for long. His speech was still slurred, and he clearly needed the rest.But simply seeing him awake brought me more relief than I could put into words. The trip from Australia had been worth every second. I didn't regret coming at all.Before long, Father drifted back to sleep.Hayden and I stayed quietly by his bedside until morning.When daylight finally broke, Hayden suggested I return to his
Abby’s POV The pilot's voice announcing that we'd be landing soon pulled me from my sleep.Hayden was beside me, buried in his tablet.Did this man ever rest?“I received a call from Silverclaw,” he said when he noticed I was awake. “Alpha Thorn has finally been able to talk.”The last trace of sleep vanished from my eyes. I sat upright instantly.“Why didn't you wake me?”A small smile touched his eyes.“It was good news. I didn't want to disturb your sleep,” he said. “They said he asked about you, and I told them to let him know we'd be there soon.”Thank goodness.I let out a slow breath, the tension in my body finally easing. The relief of Father's improvement, combined with the sleep my exhausted body had gotten, made me feel lighter.But I still needed to see him with my own eyes before I could truly feel at ease.When we stepped off the jet, night had already fallen. The cool air brushed against my skin as Hayden's men and cars waited for us nearby.Asher was awake, but Amy wa
Abby’s POV The moment Amy and Asher saw the jet, they did exactly what I expected… they bombarded Hayden with questions.“Is this for you?”“See….it has biiig wing!”“Can I fly it?”“Can I press the button?”“Hayden, can this plane fly up to heaven?”“Does it sleep here?”“I'm not scared!”Oh, Goddess.They didn't stop talking for even a second, and Hayden didn't get tired of answering every single question either. He looked genuinely amused.I couldn't help smiling. This was their first time flying.Their endless chatter became a small comfort, easing the tightness in my chest.Still, the fear never truly disappeared. I'd called father's phone three times before we even reached the airport, desperate for updates. Each time, the answer from the maid remained the same.No improvement.Once we settled inside, the jet came alive.My fingers brushed against the armrest.Despite everything racing through my mind, I recognized this seat.Hayden and I had been tangled together here a few ye
Valentina’s POVAs soon as Hayden stepped out of my ward, I dialed Dr. Nathan. I needed him here, fast. We had unfinished business, a discussion that the interruption from that wolfless thing and Jessica had completely derailed.And who gave them the right to even show up here? I rolled my eyes. No
Valentina’s POV“Then who is this?” Abby snapped, shoving Don’s photo in my face.Of course I knew they’d circle back to him. Derek’s last call had already hinted at it, and I’d prepared for this moment. I’d even briefed my special ally in Silverclaw, just in case. I was still one step ahead.“My P
Abby's POV “For the last time, Maggie, do you know this man or not?” Jessica’s voice was firm, her warning sharp.Maggie dropped to her knees, rubbing her hands together like she was begging for her life. Her voice cracked. “Please, Mrs. Roche… Miss Valentina knows where my daughter is. I’ve been
Hayden’s POVAfter the meeting with Clara, my thoughts was a storm I couldn’t shut down. Why a werewolf and not a human? And why Alpha Thorn, Abby’s father? What are they scheming?Alex shut the car door and rested both hands on the wheel. His face was serious, jaw set. “Should we tell the council







