Se connecter“Daddy Archer!” Rosie shrieked, her little legs carrying her as fast as they could toward him.
Archer knelt down, a smile softening his otherwise commanding features, and handed her a big lollipop.Her delighted giggle filled the room.“Madam Levigne, can I borrow Katrina for a moment?” Archer asked, his tone polite but firm.Madam Levigne laughs dramatically, and a playful smile tugged at her lips. “Well, I might have to forcefully resign her here. She isn’t even working her hours because of you.”I flushed, muttering an apology under my breath, but Archer only smirked as he gestured for me to follow.The next thing I knew, we were out shopping with Rosie, her excitement contagious as she darted from one display to the next.My mind, however, was elsewhere, struggling to find the right words for what I needed to say.Finally, I turned to him, my voice quiet but steady. “Rosie isn’t my chilArcher’s POVThe first time I ever saw Katrina, I was a scrawny, weak kid who could barely defend myself.The rich kids at school thought it was fun to pick on the poor boy who wasn’t strong enough to fight back. I still remember that day vividly.I was on the ground, dirt smeared on my clothes, my lunch scattered all over the pavement.Their laughter echoed in my ears, and shame burned in my chest. Just when I thought I couldn’t sink any lower, a voice cut through the noise.“Hey! Leave him alone!”She stepped in front of me, her stance fierce, her chin held high. Her voice carried a strength that silenced them instantly.“And who do you think you are?” one of the bullies sneered.“I’m Katrina. Katrina Mae Brown. Nice to meet you.”She said it so casually, as if she weren’t facing down a group of older kids twice her size. There was something about her—a fire in her
The black wolves closed in, their growls vibrating through the air.I held Rosie tighter, her small body trembling against mine as I tried to shield her from the impending attack.Please, Archer…Where are you?My heart pounded in my chest, knowing this could be the end.Suddenly, the door burst open again, and a familiar man appeared.Jordan, flanked by his gang members, didn’t hesitate, launching himself into the black wolves that were about to attack us.“Katrina! Step back!” he screamed when a wolf tried to lunge at me, but he was already on the rescue, so he was the one who was scratched on the neck.“Jordan! Are you alright?” I called out, my voice shaky with both fear and relief.He didn’t respond, too focused on the fight.He immediately get up and shifted into his wolf form.I watched, horrified, as he took down rogue after rogue, his movements sharp and precise. But then I saw
“Daddy Archer!” Rosie shrieked, her little legs carrying her as fast as they could toward him.Archer knelt down, a smile softening his otherwise commanding features, and handed her a big lollipop.Her delighted giggle filled the room.“Madam Levigne, can I borrow Katrina for a moment?” Archer asked, his tone polite but firm.Madam Levigne laughs dramatically, and a playful smile tugged at her lips. “Well, I might have to forcefully resign her here. She isn’t even working her hours because of you.”I flushed, muttering an apology under my breath, but Archer only smirked as he gestured for me to follow.The next thing I knew, we were out shopping with Rosie, her excitement contagious as she darted from one display to the next.My mind, however, was elsewhere, struggling to find the right words for what I needed to say.Finally, I turned to him, my voice quiet but steady. “Rosie isn’t my chil
Archer’s grip on my wrist was firm as he led me into the pack’s arena.The murmurs of the crowd quieted instantly as his commanding presence filled the space.My heart raced, not from fear, but from the intensity of the moment.He pulled me into the center, his piercing gaze sweeping over the pack. “Listen carefully,” he announced, his voice a deep growl that left no room for argument.“This woman is my mate. Anyone who dares to hurt her will answer to me.”A stunned silence fell over the arena, and I could feel the weight of their stares.My cheeks burned, but before I could process it, Archer grabbed me again. He moved with a speed and strength that left me breathless.In an instant, his body shifted, his wolf form towering and powerful. Without hesitation, he carried me away, sprinting toward his mansion as the wind whipped through my hair.By the time we arrived, he transitioned back to his human form, s
Katrina’s POVIt has been three days.Three days since I found out Archer—the one that I knew from the past who was just an omega—owns that mansion.Three days since I discovered he’s the Alpha of the pack I’ve been hiding in my life.My mind reeled every time I thought about it.Archer, rich?Archer, powerful?I couldn’t reconcile the image of the boy I’d known with the man he’d become. And yet, here I was, trying to process it all while pretending it didn’t bother me.Jordan sat across from me, his expression unreadable. “So, what’s the deal with Alpha Archer and you?”“There’s no deal,” I replied quickly, too quickly. “He’s just a friend.. That I knew before.”Jordan’s eyes narrowed. “A friend? What’s the difference between me and him? I’m your friend, too.”I hesitated, the words sticking
Katrina’s POVMadame Levigne’s eyes bore into me as I wiped down the counter. Her curiosity was relentless, but I kept my head down, hoping she’d lose interest.“You’re so mysterious, Mae. What was your job in your previous pack?” she asked, her tone too casual to be genuine.“Nothing, Madame,” I said quickly. “Please, I have so many orders to take.”Her silence didn’t feel like agreement, but I seized the opportunity to escape and headed to a table to take their order. That’s when the doorbell chimed, and I froze mid-step.Standing at the entrance was Rosie, holding hands with a man who made my stomach churn. Archer.“What are you doing?!” I demanded, hurrying over.Archer’s expression was infuriatingly calm as he tilted his head at me. “Uhm, who are you?”My jaw dropped. “What?! You know who I am!”He leaned in slightly, his







