MasukMarietta's POVThe smell of coffee and bacon filled our small apartment, but I couldn't eat. My stomach twisted as I stared at the two pink lines on the pregnancy test. This couldn't be happening. Not now."Mia, you're going to be late for work," my roommate Sarah called from the kitchen.I shoved the test into my pocket and rushed out of the bathroom. "I'm not feeling well. I think I'll call in sick today."Sarah looked at me with concern. "You've been sick a lot lately. Maybe you should see a doctor."If only she knew. I grabbed my jacket and headed for the door. "I need some air. I'll be back later."The cool morning breeze hit my face as I walked through the streets of Silver Creek. This small town had been my refuge for three years, ever since I ran away from my pack. Ever since I ran from him.Alpha Damien Blackwood. Even thinking his name made my wolf whimper inside me. My mate. The one who rejected me in front of the entire pack because I was just an omega. Because I wasn't go
Vivian eventually snuck in and visited Sean in the hospital. She clicked her tongue in disappointment after talking to the doctor and assuring her that it was superficial injuries only, nothing that could endanger his life. "What a pity," she muttered.She sent a text to Sierra: [I came to see. He is still alive.]Sierra read the message and made no response. She laid her phone aside and drank off the remaining content of her drink, cleared her bill, and left the bar. Her steps were unsteady.Two young men who had been watching her all night saw their opportunity behind her. A gorgeous lady drinking by herself was easy prey. As Sierra stood by the roadside checking her phone—it was just past nine—the streetlights bathed her in a soft halo, casting her shadow long across the pavement.Although it was still early, the alley behind the bar was deserted. Taxis rarely passed through such narrow streets. She realized it would be difficult to get a ride, so she called Vivian.The phone conne
Marietta's POVVivian eventually snuck in and visited Sean in the hospital. She clicked her tongue in disappointment after talking to the doctor and assuring her that it was superficial injuries only, nothing that could endanger his life. "What a pity," she muttered.She sent a text to Sierra: [I came to see. He is still alive.]Sierra read the message and made no response. She laid her phone aside and drank off the remaining content of her drink, cleared her bill, and left the bar. Her steps were unsteady.Two young men who had been watching her all night saw their opportunity behind her. A gorgeous lady drinking by herself was easy prey. As Sierra stood by the roadside checking her phone—it was just past nine—the streetlights bathed her in a soft halo, casting her shadow long across the pavement.Although it was still early, the alley behind the bar was deserted. Taxis rarely passed through such narrow streets. She realized it would be difficult to get a ride, so she called Vivian.
Marietta's POVI clenched my fist, holding the edge of my overflowing, gluggy red gown. Anger surged through me. My throat tightened, every ounce of my body wanted me to send a slap across her face but I wouldn’t dare do that.The kind of name I’ve built in Paris wasn’t something I would want to ruin because of some mother fuckers. I’m sure none of those people know who I am.Over the years, I’ve been on a low. Letting every organisation I donated to. Including the ones I worked with, not to put my name out there. I don’t want to be seen on TVs as well. It just to protect myself, and Aiden. I know how dangerous that can get if at all our identities got revealed. Till now, no one knows who is behind Ardor Enterprise. They all assumed it was a man.“Ma’am, this way please.” One of the security guard interfered, and in the twinkle of an eye Morgan sent a slap across his face, leaving me and everyone dumbfounded.That’s so like her. That anger. She will never change. Not even in years.
Jade’s POV“And who are you?” Silas kicked off arrogantly, sliding his hand into his pocket to stare at Jaxon Ross, whose countenance seemed to have changed. Everyone looked tense, almost making the rest of the guests start asking anything was going on. I could see some secret agents activating their cameras.I have secret agents too, and I know how they work. I sometimes use them just to take down some of my opponents by exposing their dark secrets. And that has been how I was able to build Ardor Enterprise. “Jaxon, I can handle this.” I placed a hand on his chest, staring into his eyes while I shook my head in disapproval. All through the period I was doing that, my heart was pounding so fast I could barely control it. “Can we all take our seats?” The MC finally announced that Don Rosso was already on his way. Before anyone could say a word, the door was pushed open, and Don Rosso walked in majestically.Everyone rose to their feet, clapping their hands in honor of him, includin
Marietta’s POVSilence fell on every corner of the room. Even the maids who were working seized their movements as this was a very sensitive period. No one dared to say a word, not even a pin dropped. It was that time when the whole world seized its function.“Mother, are you even listening to me?” Aiden shot back, but I was quick to hold him back. “Aiden–”“Do not interfere. Let me handle this, okay?” He proposed, not letting go of my hand, regardless. I swallowed hard. At this point, I was seeing Aiden in another light. Scary and very dominating. This time around, I could tell he was here for just conversations alone.He is planning something very dangerous—one that was going to spring forth very soon.“Mother, you heard me! To what extent are you going to do this?” Aiden continued. Judging from how pushy he was, everyone knew he wasn’t going to back down.“Did you send the assassin after Marie–”“So what if I did?” She finally broke the silence, her face palpable.I could hear t







