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Chapter One : The CalmWe are often captivated by our own perceptions, creating our reality to be warped. Ella looked down at her son and her heart swelled. She could look into his eyes a million times, it would still have the same effect on her. Her journey had been troublesome and tiresome but she prides herself in knowing that every moment created this magical one . Her hospital room was not fancy in the slightest, but to her tired soul it was heaven. The room bared no pictures on the walls. Besides a little roll table, IV pole and her bed, the room was empty. Minus her child who made the room feel completely full to her. So captivated by her newborn baby, Ella smiles in triumph. “ I will always protect you Xavier,” she whispers as she holds on to him tight. A slight tap appears on the door and Ella darts her eyes in that direction. “Come in,” she says meekly. A silent breath of relief escapes her as she realizes that it is just one of the nurses. “Hey hun I need to do a

Chapter Three: The Storm Often the biggest battles are those unseen. Liam’s POVDamn it you have to get a grip on this situation I tell myself. She is just as beautiful as the day I met her. Her chocolate brown hair forming around her waist and her hazel eyes staring at me, with fear. Why in the fuck is there so much fear? Through out the months I dreamt what it would be like to see her again. This look in her eyes I was not expecting. Could the fear be that she is caught? Maybe, but it seems to be deeper than that. She is scared of me that much I can tell, but why? What the fuck did I ever do to warrant that. From the very moment I laid my eyes on her I treated her like my Queen. The moon goddess herself didn’t hold a flame in my life compared to Ella. For the first several months I pictured her telling me she just wasn’t interested in this lifestyle. Hell I would have understood that. I am not a merciful man. Being the alpha to the notorious Haven pack is not for the weak minde

Chapter Five: The TurnA tired soul will be forced to rest. Liam’s POV I quickly get dressed and head to the motel door. That’s where I completely freeze. I can’t wrap my head around why Ella is the way she is. I remember when I first met her. The smell that filled my nose and lungs was like none other.I was up in the VIP room having a meeting with our rival pack. They had wanted a portion of our territory to expand their hotel chain. Negotiations were going pretty good but to be frank I was never very fond of their Alpha. He treated his members as if they were expendable and smaller packs as if they were garbage. Even though the part of the territory they wanted wasn’t being used, I wasn’t too fond of just giving it to them unless they agreed to my proposition. “I will give you this territory, but in return I would like fifteen percent of profits for my Pack and fifteen percent profit to go into the New hope fund.” I say dryly to Alpha Matteo.“That’s ridiculous Liam and you kno

Chapter Seven: The DarkA secret is only a truth that has yet to be spoken. Sarah’s POV I have never worked so hard in my life. I feel like every second leads to another mystery, heartache and disaster. After I drop the blood off to labs I decide to pop in on Ella. This poor girl. Whoever did this to her will pay with their life, that I am sure of. She lies in the bed motionless, a machine helping her breathe. I can’t fathom why Liam would take her from her place of care, but don’t dare ask. He is wracked with guilt, sorrow, anger and despair. Right now is not the time to lecture. Honestly I believe if I even tried, he would kill me on the spot without blinking. His mate’s condition is starting to become more stable but I fear for the worse. I have only heard of a dose this high used in lethal measures. I do a quick blood draw on her to see if there is any progress on the situation. “Hang in there Ella, please,” I whisper to her before heading back to the lab. I release the tech and

Chapter Nine : The Reveal A troubled mind will seek until they find Ella’s POV I waited at that table for hours. Anticipation built with each passing moment. Not a soul passed our way. As the thoughts kept racing through my mind, my composure began to crack. No matter how hard I tried, the tears kept streaming down my face. Self pity started to consume me. I didn’t deserve any of this. I was always a good girl. I got good grades, never broke the law and always did what my momma told me to do. One time, I went out one damn time and my life spiraled into wickedness and chaos. Having Xavier I thought would make all of this go away. How naïve I was for thinking that. I am no one special trapped in a world I know nothing about. How can I protect him when I can’t even protect myself. Xavier begins to stir and I take that note to go find my room. I walk quickly up the stairs and praise when I remember exactly which room I was in. I lock the door behind me and sit on the