로그인Hayden’s POVI couldn't remember the last time I'd felt this much peace.Hell, I wasn't even sure I'd ever felt anything like it in all my years on this earth.As I pulled the blanket over us, the red thread of our mate-bond curled around us, pulsing softly.Rey practically cooed in my head, clearly just as satisfied as I was to have our mate back in our arms.Our mate.My woman.I looked down at her. She was already letting out small snores against my chest.That was fast.A smile tugged at my lips, and I pressed a soft kiss into her disheveled hair.God, she was beautiful.And lying there with her in my arms, I couldn't help wondering what the hell I'd been thinking all those years I'd kept Marbel around.If I could go back and change one thing about my life, it would be every time I'd slept with another she-wolf.None of them had ever made me feel like this.I'd been a fool.I closed my eyes and tried to sleep, but with Abby's wildflower-and-honey scent surrounding me, it was impos
Abby’s POV I waved my hand in front of his face to make sure he wasn't peeking.His eyes stayed shut.I stood, tugged loose the thin tie holding my nightie together, and let it slip to the floor.“You can open them now,” I said, letting my hair down too.He did.And froze.His eyes slowly travelled over me and seemed to stop moving altogether. I watched his throat work as he swallowed.His lips parted, but nothing came out.A laugh slipped out of me, and some of my nerves went with it. “What? Nothing to say now?”His blue eyes finally lifted to mine, and the look in them made my stomach flip.“Abby…” His voice came out rough. He cleared his throat and tried again. “This is unfair.”“Is that a complaint?” I said, trying to look braver than I felt.“No complaints.” He got to his feet slowly, like he didn't trust himself to move too fast. His hands circled my waist, pulling me closer.The fresh scent of his soap mixed with that woody scent of his that had been unfairly torturing and so
Hayden's POVDerek and Abby were half-siblings?It had hit me more like a shock than a surprise, and I knew it would take all of us a while to wrap our heads around it. But I couldn't help being happy about one part.I no longer had a rival.They were related by blood, and werewolf law forbade anything more than that between them.What a twist. It turned out perfectly in my favor.I clenched my teeth to stop myself from grinning as we walked into the penthouse, or I'd have to explain to Abby why I was smiling.Of course, I hated every bit of what happened to Luna Marie at the hands of those bastards in Dunhall. I hoped Baldwin and every rotten ancestor before him who had a hand in the evil would never know peace.As for his pups, the Council would take care of them and keep an eye on them to make sure they didn't grow up to become like their father. They hadn't asked to be born into that bloodline.“Go ahead and shower,” Abby's voice cut into my thoughts as she dropped her purse on th
Abby’s POV Derek sat in the backseat because he was still a bit weak, with the young maid beside him looking after him, while I sat in the front with Hayden. Hayden's eyes kept moving between the road, me, and the rearview mirror where he could see Derek. He was waiting for answers. “El told us what happened to Mother in the dungeon many years ago,” I started. “She was betrothed to Baldwin's father against her will. And he was old enough to be her father.” “Baldwin's father?” Hayden said with a scoff. “Didn't Baldwin say Luna Marie was betrothed to him instead?” “He lied of course.” “That damned wretch,” Hayden muttered. "Mother refused, and Baldwin's father had her tortured brutally for it. Baldwin made it worse. He drugged her, but s
Abby’s POVJust like Carla had guided me when I used Moon's Call Grace to bring Hayden back, she guided me again.I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to focus and summon my inner energy.I didn't open my eyes or know what was happening around me until I heard a sneeze.My eyes snapped open.Derek sneezed again, his body jerking as he took a shaky breath.“We did it!” I cried inside my head, and I could feel Carla smiling.“This is just a fraction of our powers,” she said. “You'll learn more–”But I barely heard her.Derek was sitting upright.“You snitch!” I lurched forward and wrapped my arms around him, knocking his back against the ground.“I'm going to kill you for daring to leave me.”He laughed, but Hayden's voice cut through.“Easy, Abby. He's not fully recovered.”He was right, but the look on his face told me that wasn't the only reason he wanted me to let Derek go.I ignored him and kept my arms around Derek's neck.He crouched instead and gently but firmly eased my arms
Hayden's POVThe moment Baldwin dropped dead, the magic holding me down finally gave way, and I regained my freedom.I rushed to where Abby knelt beside Derek. He was lying motionless on the floor.“Derek?” I called, pressing two fingers to his neck. Nothing. I checked for his breathing, but there was none.My heart dropped.I looked at Abby, still on her knees, staring at his lifeless body as if she still couldn't believe it.Something in my chest cracked at the sight of her.For the first time since Derek crossed my path as a rival, I would have given anything to see him dare me again. Try to tarnish my image like he once did. Hijack my contract. Challenge me to another fight, knowing I'd probably beat him again. Or even fight me over Abby.“Wake up,” Abby whispered, her voice breaking. “Please… we still have things to settle as siblings.”Siblings?My head turned toward her before I could stop it.Minutes ago, Derek had planted himself between Baldwin and her and called her his sis
Valentina's POVAs Alex drove us toward Agnes’ birthday party, I could feel the heat of fury crawling up my spine. Hayden had refused to let me ride with him, insisting Abby was his legal wife. As if that mattered. As if the child I carried, his heir, meant nothing.I let out a low, sharp hiss. Ale
Abby’s POV The smell of antiseptic hit my nose before the background noise reached my ears. I already knew where I was. My eyes fluttered open, adjusting slowly to the light in the room.“Leave it.” Hayden’s voice was unmistakable. He was in the room. Then he added, “Don’t abort it.”Abort what?I
Hayden’s POV“What?!” Alex blurted, just as shocked as I’d been. “Are… are you sure she did that?”“I just rushed Valentina in. The doctor confirmed she ingested wolfbane.”I dragged a hand down my face. “If she hates me that much, she should come after me and not think of harming an innocent perso
Hayden’s POV(Earlier, before the party)Abby’s beauty hit me harder than I expected as she descended the stairs in that silver gown that clung to her like it was made for her alone.For a moment, I forgot how to breathe. Maybe it was the slit that revealed just enough skin to make my pulse quicken







