Abby's POV The maids rushed to her. “Miss Valentina!” She yanked their hands off her, as if touching her irritated her even more. She stood upright, her menacing eyes glaring at me. “What rubbish is this? Are you trying to poison my baby?!” My heart jumped. Poison? How? I stepped forward, confused, and took a bite from the same plate. I stood frozen. It was… delicious. Better than anything I’d ever tasted in my life. Not even Hayden’s best chef came close. I’m seriously not bluffing. “What’s wrong with it?” I asked quietly, genuinely baffled. She didn’t answer right away. Her eyes narrowed, and her mouth twisted into a smirk before she turned away in disgust. “Really? Did you just ask what’s wrong with this poison you prepared?” She lifted one of the dishes and smashed it against my face. Vegetables scattered all over me, the oil smearing my clothes. The maids gasped. Some covered their mouths in shock. As if that wasn’t enough, Valentina swept the rest of the dishes of
Abby's POV “Ma’am,” she said politely but with urgency, “Miss Valentina asked that you report to her room the moment you returned from the hospital.”“Valentina? For what? I’m not ready for that,” I muttered, turning to Maggie.She leaned in and whispered, reminding me of the punishment, that I had no choice but to obey.I clenched my jaw. “Okay,” I said to the maid.Dragging myself up the stairs, I forced my aching body toward Valentina’s room.She was sitting on the couch in her room, lounging in a silk robe with a glass of wine in her hand.“Welcome weak and wolfless wife.” She said with a triumph in her smile. I balled my fists at my sides. “You put the gold set in my room, didn’t you?” I asked, my voice low.Her expression shifted. “And if I did, what would you do about it? No one will ever believe you.”My head snapped slightly at her words. “I never thought you would stoop so low to doing that”She grinned and then hardened her face “How can a wolfless person talk to me anyho
Abby's POVValentina stepped forward. “Repeat after me,” she said, savoring every word. “‘I’m sorry for being a thief.’”I swallowed hard. “I’m sorry… for being a thief,” I whispered, each word burning my throat.“Louder,” Valentina barked. I couldn't resist her command.I raised my voice just enough to be heard, though it trembled. “I’m sorry for being a thief.”Gasps and a few chuckles echoed among the pack members. Some nodded, satisfied. My shame was complete. A total package of shame and humiliation.The Enforcer gave a curt nod. “You will remain in this position for two days. After that, you will serve Miss Valentina until further notice.”Valentina leaned in close, her breath brushing my ear. “Welcome to your new reality, weak wife,” she whispered, followed by a soft, mocking giggle.My blood boiled. If only the Moon Goddess would grant me the power to strike her down, just for a second. She could take it back with my life as payment. I wouldn't mind.It all felt like a cruel j
Abby's POVValentina, Maggie, and Beta Alex were in my room now, rifling through every corner like wolves on a scent. They’d been at it for a while, and still, nothing.I stood stiffly by the door, my arms crossed, heart pounding. Every second that passed without a word felt like a hundred lashes against my pride.They turned over my drawers, lifted my bed, even shook out my clothes from the closet. Still nothing.I was running out of patience. I wanted to pounce on Valentina, to tear her apart for the humiliation she had dragged me into right now, but I couldn’t. She wasn’t just some girl throwing a tantrum. She was a gamma. I saw her title, engraved on an award in her room earlier. She was powerful. And has a rank respected in the werewolf kingdom.And me? I was just…me. The wolfless girl.“Can we go now?” Alex’s voice finally broke the tense silence, bored and exasperated.Valentina looked annoyed, her arms folded. “Let's search more.”They were about to give up when Maggie suddenl
Abby's POV "I'm carrying his heir. It won’t favor you if you choose to be my enemy," she said, a smirk curling on her lips.My blood ran cold. This woman had to be out of her mind, right?I didn’t wait. I threw the door open, dashed out, and went straight to my room. I stayed on my bed, buried under the duvet until evening.When I finally checked the time, it was already dinner. That’s all I seemed to do in this house. Eat and sleep. Well, except for the laundry duty I earned as punishment.I dragged myself out of bed and headed downstairs. I thought about offering to help Maggie and the other maids in the kitchen, but Maggie would never allow it. Not after the disaster I caused the last time I tried.As I reached the living room, I saw Valentina causing a scene with the maids. Her anger was flaring.“Ma... I didn’t take it! I swear to the Moon Goddess!” one of the maids pleaded, tears streaming down her face.Well, I wasn’t interested in whatever drama was going on. I just wanted to
Abby's POV The blonde woman from the wedding, the one who crashed it, had just walked with maids carrying her oversized luggage.I stood there, frozen. What is happening?Then Hayden stepped in. His expression was unreadable. This could only mean one thing...the pregnancy is for Hayden.But then, is he marrying her too? My head was about to burst with questions.I shouldn't care. I'm only Hayden's wife on paper. Just a business arrangement.“She’s staying with us for now,” Hayden’s voice cut through my thoughts.I looked up. He wasn’t even looking at me. He had already walked off to the kitchen. How can he be so cruel? I wanted to bite him, punch him, scream at him for making me serve time in the servants’ quarters. But that would’ve been a death wish. So, I kept quiet.The woman smiled warmly at me unlike Mabel, Hayden’s girlfriend. This man is good with women. I hissed under my breath.“Thanks for having me. My name is Valentina Hartman,” she said, stretching out her hand.“You’re