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Chapter 20

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IVY

"Right," Veronica said smoothly, crossing one leg over the other. Her voice carried that polished superiority only she could master. "Like where did you two even meet? What made you like her? Why did you think she was the one you needed to marry?"

Her words dripped with disbelief, every syllable emphasizing how absurd the marriage was to her.

They were fair questions, painfully fair. Why did Vladimir choose to marry me? Why not someone else? Was it just to spite my pack for the past feud between ours?

Vladimir said nothing.

Veronica’s chuckle cut through the silence like the ring of fine crystal. "I knew it," she said, turning to him. "This is just some staged love story, isn’t it? A way for you to dodge settling down and having a real family."

Yes. That’s exactly what it seemed like, at least to everyone but him.

"No, it’s not," Vladimir said finally. His voice was deep, measured. "Regardless of our packs’ enmity, I married her because she’s my woman. My mate."

Mate?

The word hit
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    IVY Days passed, but I still couldn’t accept the reality that my mother was gone. No matter how much I tried to convince myself, the truth refused to sink in. The world felt quieter now, too still, as if even the air mourned her absence.Uncle Amos had come to mourn with me, his presence filling the silent corners of this place. I had arranged for her body to be transported back to the Risemoon Pack. That was where she belonged."But Risemoon has fallen," Uncle Amos said when I told him. "What dignity would it be if she were buried there?"His words struck me like a dull blade. I turned toward the window, staring at my reflection; black hair that fell across silver eyes drained of emotion. I barely recognized the woman looking back. Her shoulders carried too much weight, her gaze hollowed out by loss. That woman was me."I would rather bury my mother in the pack she fought for," I said quietly, "than in the pack that wasted her strength and that of her ancestors."Uncle Amos sighed a

  • Hated and His to Claim    Chapter 21

    IVYAll of a sudden, Vladimir’s eyes widened like he’d just been struck by something impossible through the mind link. The color drained from his face. Unease slithered into my chest, cold and sharp.I sat up instantly, my heart racing. "Vladimir?"He turned to me, his expression fractured between disbelief and despair."What happened?" I asked, dread curling around every word."You need to come to the hospital," he said, voice low but trembling, as he gently pulled me from the bed.My heart froze. No. No, please, no.Adrenaline surged through me as I stumbled to my feet. The sick, twisting feeling in my gut told me everything my mind refused to accept, something was horribly wrong.The drive blurred into fragments, flashes of headlights, the engine’s low growl, the way Vladimir gripped the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles turned white. I kept begging him with my eyes for answers. What happened? What’s wrong? But he only looked away, jaw tight, voice barely audible when he final

  • Hated and His to Claim    Chapter 20

    IVY"Right," Veronica said smoothly, crossing one leg over the other. Her voice carried that polished superiority only she could master. "Like where did you two even meet? What made you like her? Why did you think she was the one you needed to marry?"Her words dripped with disbelief, every syllable emphasizing how absurd the marriage was to her.They were fair questions, painfully fair. Why did Vladimir choose to marry me? Why not someone else? Was it just to spite my pack for the past feud between ours?Vladimir said nothing.Veronica’s chuckle cut through the silence like the ring of fine crystal. "I knew it," she said, turning to him. "This is just some staged love story, isn’t it? A way for you to dodge settling down and having a real family."Yes. That’s exactly what it seemed like, at least to everyone but him."No, it’s not," Vladimir said finally. His voice was deep, measured. "Regardless of our packs’ enmity, I married her because she’s my woman. My mate."Mate?The word hit

  • Hated and His to Claim    Chapter 19

    IVY "You already did," I said, shoving his hand away from mine. The look on Vladimir’s face was torn, part wounded, part unreadable. I turned from him, forcing my legs to carry me away as quickly as possible. My only focus was on reaching my mother’s ward.The polished floors of the hospital reflected the fluorescent lights above as I made my way through the quiet corridors. When I finally reached the VIP ward, I hesitated before pushing the door open.Inside, my mother sat upright on her hospital bed, her posture steadier than I remembered. A woman in scrubs stood beside her, speaking softly. Their quiet exchange stopped the second I stepped in.I closed the door gently behind me, the click echoing faintly. The nurse turned, her expression shifting to polite neutrality."Ivy," Mum said, her eyes brightening with surprise."Is that your daughter you were speaking about?" the nurse asked, glancing back at her.Mum’s smile softened her tired features. "Yes. Thank you for your help.""Y

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    IVYA steady beep threaded through the room, punctured by the soft patter of rain against the window. The air tasted of antiseptic and wet earth, a strange blend that anchored me somewhere between hospital and storm.My eyes fluttered open. At first everything was a blur, then my gaze found two men standing at a distance, their backs turned as they spoke in low voices.Straight, smooth, muscular backs. Who were they?When my focus sharpened, I recognized the black T-shirt: Vladimir. He was talking with one of his men.The bed shifted beneath me with a rustle. Vladimir turned quickly. I tried to sit up; Craig came to my side and propped pillows behind me, moving with that efficient, practiced care that made him seem almost part of the furniture.I felt a soft, searching gaze settle on me. I glanced up, Vladimir’s blue eyes flicked over me and then back to Craig as he adjusted the pillows. It was definitely not a look of tenderness.After he set me up, Craig bowed his head and slipped f

  • Hated and His to Claim    Chapter 16

    IVY The right side of the corridor opened into a wide dining hall, where a long, polished table stretched beneath the soft gleam of chandeliers. Omegas moved quickly around it, setting down dishes in a practiced rhythm. Steam curled upward from platters of roasted meat, fresh bread, and bowls of richly spiced stews.I chose a chair halfway down the table, the wood cool against my palms as I settled in. The omegas bowed and stepped back as I began to serve myself, taking a generous slice of meat that glistened in its juices. I cut it into smaller portions, my fork piercing a piece, and when I brought it to my lips, the taste nearly melted me.It carried me back, back to when I was young, when joy had been simple and constant, when both my parents’ love had wrapped around me like sunlight. Those were the years before my father had let Erica into our home, before Jasmine became the shadow he favored. Those days had been warm, whole.A single tear slid down my cheek."My lady, is it sp

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