로그인Abby’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
Abby's POVI stared down at Baldwin, barely recognizing the strength surging through my body.Yes, I know Carla is insanely powerful, but feeling this power coursing through me is something else. I never even knew we could be immune to dark magic.Carla had only given me a short, vague warning before she took over completely.“Finally,” she answered inside my head.My brows furrowed.Finally?“What's that supposed to mean?” I asked.“Not you,” she replied, her eyes burning behind mine as she fixed a murderous stare on Baldwin. “Long time, Alaric.”She paused.“I'm sure you never expected this outcome.”Baldwin frowned. “How do you know my wolf's name?”I had no idea how to answer him. I was just as lost as he was.But Carla continued.“The healing chamber, four hundred years ago. What you and the wizard did to Carla, the little white healer.” Carla paused. “Surely that name still means something to you, Alaric.”Baldwin's eye flared, and I knew his wolf had surfaced.“C-Carla?”His vo
Hayden's POVI wanted to believe Derek had called Abby his sister because of the situation we were presently in, or maybe because of the decision he'd made to let her go after we spoke two days ago. Maybe he was simply seeing her as a sister now.“Brother?” Baldwin's voice pulled me out of my thoughts as he snorted at Derek. “Are you telling me Marie had a son too?”“You heard me right,” Derek seethed. “And I won't let you touch so much as a hair on her head.”Baldwin laughed and looked at Abby.“Now I believe you saying you have a son is all gibberish.” He tilted her chin with his finger. “I doubt you even have a daughter yet.”He turned to his men again.“Take her to my room. I'd love to plant my seed inside her. She'll bear me a daughter.”The men moved toward Abby, but Derek broke free from the men holding him and tackled the ones trying to drag her away.Abby wasn't making it easy for them either, fighting back as they tried to grab her.I struggled against the magical force teth
Hayden’s POV“Really?” He arched his fucking brow. “Then let's see how you'll stop me.”He tapped his finger again.The next moment, Abby and Derek were dragged out by two of his men.“Abby!”My blood boiled as they roughly shoved her forward.I took a step toward her, wanting to rush over and tear those wolves off her, but three weapons were immediately pointed at her.My fist clenched.The message was clear. One wrong move from me, and Abby could get hurt. I wouldn't forgive myself if she got so much as a scratch.Baldwin laughed.“Now do you understand, Alpha Hayden?”I glared at him.“What do you want?”“You.” He spread his arms. “I've been waiting for this day for a very long time. You've been a damn thorn in Dunhall's side, always sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.”“And I'm sure you know me well enough to know I'll come for you after this.”“Of course.” His smile widened. “But ironically, you don't seem to know me well enough.”He snapped his fingers twice.Two of his
Hayden’s POV I turned and found the little boy from yesterday boldly staring at me. There were no other customers inside, only the uniformed staff arranging tables for the morning rush. I wanted to act petty and scare the little boy off, but instead I heard myself explaining.“Hey, little guy! I'
Hayden's POV I parked at the location Abby had sent and stopped the engine. She wanted to talk. To resolve this. The thought alone made my chest ache.I couldn’t waste another second. I needed to tell her I was sorry for everything. For losing control. For the scene I’d caused in her restaurant. F
Abby’s POVLaughter drifted to my ears and I limped toward the sound, groping through the darkness with my hands. The voices grew clearer, and a sliver of light leaked from beneath a door.“Over there,” Carla whispered urgently.I stumbled forward and pushed the door open. Derek’s hand froze mid-ai
Abby's POV I swallowed hard as I picked up the necklace from the ground. The same necklace Hayden once bought for me, with promises he forgot the moment they left his mouth. A gift I’d held onto like it meant something, while he didn’t even remember buying it.And now, out of nowhere, it’s lying h







