LouisaI stared at the cake a moment longer, the apology in sugary script sitting heavily on my chest.“I’m sorry for my distance lately.”But why was he suddenly apologising? What changed?I closed the lid gently, almost as if sealing away the confusion it came with, and placed it back on the table. I wasn’t ready to process it just yet. With a soft sigh, I crawled back onto my bed, picked up the book I’d abandoned earlier and curled into my side once more.The words on the page tried to pull me in, and for a while, they did, offering a momentary escape from everything spiralling around me.But my thoughts kept looping back to Kane and his mysterious cake. Well, I couldn't help but smile at the kind gesture.My eyelids grew heavier with every page, and before long, the book slipped from my hands and landed softly on the floor beside the bed. I drifted off, still wondering what it all meant.When I stirred again, the room was dimmer, kissed in the fading glow of early evening. The sou
Louisa I scoffed under my breath and walked out, heading straight to the training camp, clutching the ache in my chest. I should’ve felt satisfied, relieved even, that the marking of Scott’s new mate had failed. But I wasn’t. Instead, a thousand questions swirled through my mind, unsettling and relentless.Could it have something to do with me still being alive? I mean why else was he so desperate to see me dead? Was it because he knew that as long as I drew breath, no other mark would take hold?And if that was true, then would that also mean I wouldn't be able to accept Kane’s mark either?By the time I reached the training camp, it was in full swing. Growls echoing, fists flying, the rhythmic clash of bodies in motion. Normally, it was enough to motivate and entertain me, but I guess not today.I stood at the edge, arms folded tightly across my chest, watching but not really seeing. My mind was elsewhere, trapped in a storm of what-ifs and uneasy truths.My bottom lip found its w
Louisa I stood in front of Kane’s door, hand poised to knock again, though I’d already done so once with no response. I was sure he was home, he had to be.Lately, I haven't been myself. I have been thinking of how wrong I was to make him believe he was the father of my child. The guilt gnawed at me constantly, eating away at whatever peace I had left. He was barely at home and when he was, we barely made eye contact. That only made the ache in my chest worse. I barely could even sleep.I took a deep breath, steeling myself to knock again, then paused the moment the soft scent of his body wash drifted through the door. A second later, the faint sound of the bathroom door clicking shut reached my ears, followed by his low humming.Of course he was in there, I knocked again, more firmly this time and the humming stopped.“Who’s there?” he growled, his voice rough and sharp through the door.I flinched. It was late at night, so I guess he felt irritated to be disturbed at such an odd h
KaneThe engine purred beneath me as I drove, but my thoughts roared louder than anything. The road ahead blurred as the weight in my chest tightened with every passing second.What mess has my heart gotten itself into? Among all the women to crave, it had to be my best friend's, fated mate.Damn it! I gripped the steering wheel harder, knuckles pale. The morning had been a mess, and I had tried so hard to keep myself composed. But watching her sit at that table, her eyes darting away every time I looked at her, it tore something inside me. It reminded me that she wasn't really mine.If only she had told me sooner, I would have kept my distance, I wouldn't even have fucked her or maybe not. But she should have told me regardless! Regardless, I couldn't help but wonder, why did she even leave Scott? And why did that witch boy attack her at Scott's engagement party?I must go back to Scott's and ask questions, I don't think I can peacefully move on from this without proper answers. But
Louisa LouisaOf course, Elizabeth had probably filled her ears with every disgusting detail she could, some true, most likely twisted. But I didn’t have the energy or patience to entertain it.“If you wouldn’t mind, I was actually….”“But I do mind,” she snapped, cutting me off before I could finish.She rose from the sofa abruptly, her heels clicking softly against the floor as she took a slow step toward me.“I think it’s only fair that I mention that I was the one who ended things with Kane,” she said with a tight-lipped smile. “I’m not that bitter ex who got dumped, in case you’re wondering.”She paused, her eyes locked on mine like she was searching for a reaction. What was she expecting me to say?“And I get it…. You must be asking yourself, why would anyone walk away from the Alpha of a powerful pack like Bluemoon?”She let out a dry chuckle and held my gaze a second longer than necessary like she was waiting to see the jealousy flicker in my eyes.But I was already tired of w
Louisa I stared at my plate, the scent of eggs, freshly baked bread, and spicy sausage wafting toward me. I was hungry but I suddenly couldn't eat.My heart was beating so fast, and I felt his stare at me, but every time I raised my eye, his gaze was on his food.I couldn't help but notice Tessa, did she forget this was just breakfast? Her dark, curly hair was styled in a high bun, and her face was caked with makeup like she was competing in a beauty pageant. And why did each of her eyes have a different shade of eyeshadow above them, right? One shimmered gold, the other a rose pink.I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, trying not to stare. “Kane,” she drawled, her voice deliberately sweet as she placed a hand over his. “You’ve been so distant since last night. Aren’t you happy to see me?”His eyes flicked to her with a sharp glare, and she instantly withdrew her hand. His jaw clenched tighter as he returned to his plate, wordless.“My brother had a rough night at the party,” Elizab
LouisaHe let go of my shoulder immediately and smashed his fist into the wall, making me jerk up. Tears streamed down my face; I couldn't say anything; I couldn't anger him further.“And is he the father of your unborn child?”“What?” I snapped. “Hell no!”“Louisa!! Please!!”I nodded again, looking away in shame. That reply was better than admitting that wasn't certain who the father was.His chest heaved, rising and falling like he was trying to contain a wildfire raging inside him. His clenched fists trembled at his sides, and for a moment, he looked like he might punch the wall again. But he didn’t. Instead, he took a step back, running both hands over his face as he paced the room like a caged animal.“Fuck! Louisa…” he muttered under his breath, voice breaking slightly. “Why didn’t you just tell me? And to think I paid dearly for this.”I shook my head sideways, too scared to speak. He stopped pacing. Then he let out a bitter laugh. “Isn't this fantastic!”Tears pricked at the
LouisaDinner was going on downstairs but I had no appetite to eat. That wasn’t even the real reason I stayed away. Kane was back, and the thought of facing him and his questions, especially in front of Elizabeth and her friend Tessa, made my stomach turn.I didn’t want to be the subject of those girls' mockery, so I lay still on the bed, staring at the ceiling, my hands gently resting on my belly. At least there was one thing to be grateful for, as an Alpha's daughter, I was definitely going to survive this pregnancy.Still, a knot of uncertainty twisted inside me. I didn’t know who the father of my baby was; was it Scott or Jace? Did it even matter anymore? Scott had clearly moved on. And Jace, I didn't even see him at the party. Maybe he’d already gone back to the Leatherhead Pack. He had been kind to me, though, a good friend, someone who actually made time to talk to me.Kane was also a good man. Was I really selfish and inconsiderate to pin my pregnancy on him? Should I have go
Louisa The engine hummed beneath us as the car sped along the winding road, headlights casting long streaks across the fading evening. I kept my eyes on Elizabeth, who sat tensely behind the wheel, “Did you speak to Alpha Scott?” I asked, my voice necessarily calm.Her head snapped slightly, but her eyes stayed glued to the road. “What?” she barked.“You shoved me inside your boot to see him….. I just want to know if you at least had a glimpse of him.” I blurted out.She scoffed and shot me a sideways glare before returning her focus to the road. “Aren't you an annoying bitch!” she muttered. “You want to mock me, don't you!”“I am only saying that all this was your fault,” I replied softly. “I was attacked because of you.”She didn’t answer right away but her jaw tightened. I knew where I was driving, I was hoping she would bring Gregor's name into the conversation. She seemed to know him and I was curious to know what she knew.“Because of me?” She chuckled. “What the hell were you