(Cassie's POV) I reluctantly opened my eyes because the sunlight caused discomfort to them. I spent quite some time adapting myself to the brightness as I groaned and turned to my side. When I sat up to change out of last night's clothes, I was surprised to find myself in my room. I made a confused face. What happened? Didn't I drink with Jackson and fall asleep by the river? Why am I at home now? โHow did I get here?โ I muttered to myself. Did Jackson bring me home? โBut I thought I saw Jace last night.โCould it have been him? All these thoughts raced in my pounding head as I tried to recall how I had made my way home. However, I rejected the thought of Jace being the one who brought me home the moment it surfaced in my mind. That one's out. He wasn't even around to know when I decided to go out for the walk. So I figured he couldn't have brought me home. Besides, he couldn't possibly do it, for he didnโt even know I had been out drinking with Jackson by the river. In that
(Cassie's POV) I stared hard at the words on the stick wondering if they would disappear. โPregnant?โ Sasha asked. โPregnantโ I mumbled in reply. โOh my goodness, I'm going to be a mother!โ Sasha shrieked. I dropped on the bed, still in shock. โWhat's wrong?โ my wolf stilled.โNothing I'm just... I'm pregnant?โ I whispered, breathing hard. No. Maybe it's just nature playing tricks on me. โYeah, yeah. Maybe it's thatโ I chuckled to myself, shaking my head. โWell then take another one thenโ Sasha suggested. โYes, yes. You're rightโ I nodded in agreement and walked back into the bathroom. I took out a new test kit and re-took the test. โPregnantโ I read out loud. I took another one. โPregnantโ I read the results again. Oh my goodness. There was no way there'd be this many false positives. โI really am expecting a baby then.โโNo shitโ Sasha chuckled. Now I had to find a way to tell Jace he was going to be a father. โWhat should I do now?โ I asked myself. I gasped when
PROLOGUE (Cassie's POV) They kept staring at me like I was lying. They still didn't believe me, especially that man. He was tall, had these gorgeous blue eyes and dark brown hair, and the most tempting lips I'd ever... wait. This didn't feel right. I was supposed to be finding out how I got here not daydreaming about some person. โSo you're telling me that you don't remember anything? Not even your own bloody name?โ he asked again, in his thick British accent. I nodded. โUnbelievableโ he breathed rubbing his forehead. โSweetheart, we're just trying to help youโ a lady, probably his sister, because they looked alike, added. โBut I can't remember anythingโ I replied as something kicked me on the inside.I couldn't help but groan. โAre you okay?โ the man asked and moved closer to my side. I shifted back uncomfortably. โNikki, call the doctorโ he paused at my reaction and told the other lady standing nearby with the wild curly hair. She nodded and walked out. Just then I felt s
Six years later~New York City~(Cassie's POV) My footsteps echoed as I walked toward him. Each step reminded me of the pain he put me through and fury burned through my veins. โBoss, the female's been taken care of.โI nodded. โI'll handle this one myself. Thank you, boys.โI grabbed a gun. โWhy are you doing this?โ he asked. Really? He had the nerve to actually ask why. โBecause I want to.โโDarling...โโSo long Jaceโ I whispered and blew him a kiss before pulling the trigger. The sound of the gunshot echoed in the old warehouse as his body hung lifeless. โI loved you.โโAND CUT!โ Marcus called out. The cast cheered. โYayyyy!โ I screamed and hugged him. โThat was fantastic Ms. Adler,โ he said. โGreat acting.โโYour emotions didn't feel like it was actingโ the man I'd just fake shot chuckled. He has no idea. โYou don't sayโ I smiled. My phone beeped as the gun was taken away from me. โOh sorry boys, I've gotta go. Happy New Year!โ I called out and rushed out of the set.
(Cassie's POV) โWhere are we going momma?โ Max asked. โMaybe it's a surpriseโ Mia added. โYou guys! Mommy's on the phone! Be quiet!โ Madison scolded. I smiled to myself before focusing on the voice at the other side of the phone. โSo I need to come to the studio?โ I asked. The reply I got made me sigh. โOkay but first I'll get something from the office. Then I'll be there. Okay, bye now.โ โWell?โ they chorused I glanced at the backseat and their eyes were filled with so much excitement that I couldn't help but chuckle.โFirst we stop at the office, then we go to the studio.โโWhere you filmed your movie?โ Max asked with a wide grin. โIt was just a feature, baby. Only one episode. It's not that big of a dealโ I chuckled. โI'm going to be really important like you, Mommyโ Mia said with determination. I chuckled. โMommy look!โ Madison gasped, pointing out the window at the big screen. I slowed down the car and looked out the window to where she was pointing. โIt's you, Mommy!
(Jace's POV) I came back from my morning jog, exhausted and I couldn't find anyone. I dropped onto the couch and pulled out my phone. โLadies, we have to get that plan together if we wanna look goodโ Ruby walked in speaking loudly into her phone. โNo, I'm serious. Marla has to get a taste of her own medicine. Bitch's a real bitch.โ โRuby?โ I called out to her. She turned and gave me a cold look.โWhat?โ she asked, as cold as her stare was. โI'm on the phone.โI took a long good look at her. โWhat is that on your face?โ I asked. โAnd what have you done to your nails?โShe chuckled nastily.โAnd since when did you start to care?โ she frowned. โHow is me putting on makeup and getting my nails done, going to make your miserable life any better, hm?โ Jeez, I knew puberty sometimes got to girls but this... I just... wow. โSorry I askedโ I apologized, โBut hey, could you pleaseโโShe didn't wait for me to finish when she walked out. What has gotten into her today? She wasn't like thi
(Cassie's POV) ~2 weeks later~The pilot landed the plane and clapping erupted inside the plane. โLadies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have now arrived in Los Angeles. On behalf of the entire crew, I would like to thank you for choosing to fly with us today. We hope you had a pleasant journey and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Please remain seated until the seatbelt sign has been turned off. Remember to collect your bags from the baggage claim once you exit the plane. Thank you and enjoy your stay in LA!โ the speaker went off. โTay, could you grab my bag, please?โ I asked. โSure, Aunt Cass.โ After getting all our bags, the limo was waiting for us. โYou own a limo?โ Taylor asked. โKids go inside,โ I said then turned to Taylor who stood rooted to the spot. โI do, Tay. Now let's get going. I need to check out the house later today.โโOkay. But can I move in with you?โ she asked with a laugh.I chuckled. โC'mon.โ ~ ~ ~ โSo what do you think
(Cassie's POV) I looked at the house and smiled. Finally! I turned the doorknob and gasped. โIt's gorgeousโ I managed to say.I looked around some more entering each room. I see Mia's. โIt's amazing,โ Kristie said I nodded and smiled. โIt's perfect for her.โNext, we move to Max's and it's absolutely amazing. โHe's going to love itโ I chuckled. โOver the moon.โ We went across to the other side and entered through the door on the right. โI'm guessing it's Madison's roomโ I gushed. Kristie nodded. โThe agent said they took more time on this one than any other room in this house.โโWell it definitely paid off because I love it,โ I said, looking around. โNow this is a room I'd sleep in any timeโ I admitted and took a seat on the bed. โOhh it's so softโ I laughed. โThe kids are going to love it.โShe walked over to a door in the room. โThis leads to your room.โI smiled and stood up from the bed to go see. Kristie wasn't kidding. The door connected to my room. โThis is so coolโ
3 years later...(Cassie's POV) โHoney please stay still. You'll wrinkle your dressโ I groaned as I tried to comb Mia's hair. โMom, it hurts!โ she whined and pulled away. โWell you didn't want to use the de-tangling shampoo, remember?โ I scolded. โC'mon, we have to hurry before your sister wakes up.โI grabbed her hand. โNoooo, I don't wanna. It hurts!โ she whined louderโOh, Mia...โA loud cry came from my room and I knew the little one was awake. โMom! There's no toilet paper!โ Max cried out. I groaned and looked at Mia who sat there rubbing her head. I opened my mouth to scold her when Kristie walked in. โI've got it Mrs. Graham, don't worry,โ she said, taking the brush from my hand. I sighed. โGo check up on the baby,โ she told me. I nodded and gave her a grateful look before walking into the nursery. โMomma!โ she let out when she saw me. โMommy's here babyโ I cooed and picked her up. I kissed her and wiped her tears. She buried her face in the crook of my neck and I g
~Two months later(Cassie's POV) โHappy birthday...โ I heard a voice whisper. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Jace smiling at me. I smiled back and he helped me up. โI better get going. Michael's freaking out alreadyโ he chuckled, kissing my temple. โWhy would Michael be freaking out?โ I asked, throwing my hair in a messy bun. Jace gave me a confused look. โWhat?โ I asked, pinning the bun. โI just asked why Michael would be...โThen it hit me. How could I possibly forget?!โOh my goodness! Today's the wedding?!โ I cried out. โYou forgot?โ he asked. โWhat?! Noโ I lied. Jace chuckled. โWhat are you still doing here anyway? Go already, the best man can't be lateโ I said and pushed him out the door. I hurried to take a quick shower and decided to dress there so I don't waste time. Thankfully, my bump doesn't really show in the dress. I fixed my hair and put on some makeup before slipping on my shoes. I grabbed my purse and headed out to my parent's house. ~ ~ ~โSorry I'm la
(Cassie's POV)I groaned and got back under the covers.Covers?!I forced my eyes open and the bright light from the windows blinded me. I groaned again as my stomach let out a rumble and pulled myself to sit up.A lady dressed in white stood up and walked towards me with a wide smile plastered on her face. I rubbed my temple.โHow're you feeling Ms. Adler?โ she asked.โHow long have I been asleep?โโOnly two daysโ she replies. Only?! Which means all the other packs were gone by now. I eyed her before speaking up again. She's pretty. โWho are you?โโI'm Sharon. Doctor Elise asked me to stay with you till you wake up.โ โWell, now I'm up so you can go. Thank you, but your service isn't needed anymoreโ I said firmly, groaning a little. โSharon's not going anywhereโ my dad's voice boomed from the doorway. โMr. Adlerโ Sharon greeted and bowed down at him. โShe's been recommended by Elise so she stays till you're better.โโDaddy, I don't need a nanny. I can take very good care of my
(Cassie's POV)News traveled fast in our pack. Everyone came to express their sympathy, acting like my baby was dead. I walked out of the gym through the door of the pack house and everyone stopped to bow to me as I passed by. Not forgetting to add sympathetic looks. I moved into the living room and dropped on the couch, avoiding eye contact with everyone. The door leading to Jace's office was wide open. I saw him standing behind his desk flipping through some paperwork. Max and Mia left with Emily and Nicole back to London for their safety. Jude was nowhere to be found and Andrรฉ decided to stay back. Cassidy was in a wheelchair... but only temporarily. I glanced at Michael as he passed. He smiled sadly at me before walking into Jace's office. โJaceโ he called when he entered. Jace looked up and raised his eyebrows. โYeah?โ he said impatiently. โWe think we picked up a scent trail on your daughter.โI sat upright as Jace walked around the desk and stood right in front of Micha
(Cassie's POV) I stood in the doorway of the bedroom and stared at him in awe. He was so adorable when he was sleeping. Max looked so much like him. I smiled to myself as a mischievous grin appeared on my face. โJace!โ I screamed as I jumped on top of his sleeping.He grabbed me and threw me underneath him, his hand over my mouth. I waved. โReally?โ he chuckled and climbed off me. I laughed. โI'm sorry, it's just that you looked so good sleeping, I just had toโ. He looked down at me. โI'm sorry!โ I cried playfully and hugged him. โDon't be mad, please?โ I said in a tiny voice and pecked his cheek. He grinned. โYou're weird as shit,โ he said between laughs and I nodded in agreement. He pulled me in for a hug. โI love youโ I breathed in his chest as he kissed my forehead. โMe moreโ he replied. โGo take a shower,โ I said and let him go. (Jace's POV) Once I was done showering, I called out to Cassandra to hand me a towel which she did. I stepped out in my boxers and saw her
She grabbed a dress and tried it on. Standing in front of the mirror, tilted her head.โNo,โ she said and took it off.She tried on another dress.โNo!โ she screamed and dropped on the bed.Alec rolled his eyes and continued to cut through the paper.โI have nothing to wear for tonight! Alec help meโ she pleaded.He ignored her and continued to cut the paper.โGive my back my scissors!โ she said and took back her scissors.โWhat do you want me to do?โ he asked with a sigh. โWhat is the matter with you?โโI'll tell you. I don't like how you treat Cassandra. She's our sister for Pete's sake! And I don't like you hanging around with Blair. She's changing you; you're changing. You're not the big sister I looked up to and admired anymore. You're a spoilt little brat and I can't live with you anymoreโ he said and grabbed his pillow. โWhat are you doing?โ Cassidy asked. โAlec, I am speaking to you!โโI'm going to Cassandra's. I don't wanna be roommates anymore.โCassidy's face fell.โI'll c
(Cassie's POV)โWhat is the matter with both of you?!โ the old woman asked. โLook, I don't know why you're screaming but it's not good for you,โ I tell her.โI don't wanna hear another word from youโ.She turned when the door closed. โHow's she now?โ she asked Elise.Elise sighed.โWhat really happened, Cassandra?โ Elise asked me.I remained quiet and got back to flipping through the Vogue magazine.Michelle sighed.โElise, how's Blair?โBlair walked in with a cast around her arm and a bandage around her head. Her face... all bruised up.โOh,โ they chorused.โI thought I told you to rest,โ Elise said firmly.โI don't need to rest. I'm fineโ Blair said looking directly at me.โThere, she said it. She's fine. Now I'm leavingโ I said and jumped up from my seat.โDon't you dare take another step young lady!โ Dad barks.โOh gimmie a break, dad.โโNo. I'm afraid I'm going to have to punish youโ he said.โBut dadโโโNo son. I'm going to have to punish your sister.โโWell if you punish her..
(Cassie's POV)Time flew by.Summer found out Andrรฉ was her mate and she was beyond excited. I formed a really tight bond with my baby brother. I loved him to bits. I can't really say the same thing about Cassidy though. I mean that girl was a pain in the everything. So moving on. Blair and I hadn't been getting along, but that wasn't anything new. Jace had been trying to bond with Madison but it wasn't not really working out. And speaking of Jace... A knock interrupted me.โCome in,โ I said looking through the paperwork. โAre you still mad about the kiss?โ he asked. I seized up the yellow pencil lying on the desk and threw it. It sailed through the air and struck the wall just next to Jace's head, where it struck, vibrating. His eyes widened for a second and I smiled faintly. โSorry, I didn't realize it was you.โJace chuckled. โBut it's a shame I have only one pencilโ I sighed. โWhat can I help you with Mr. Graham?โโCass, I'm sorry about the kiss...โโWhat kiss?โ I asked, si
(Cassie's POV) โNo, I want it cute... not too simple though,โ I said through the phone.Members of the other packs waved and smiled as I passed by. I paused when a few teens ran up to me with notepads and cameras. I gave them my autograph and took selfies with them.โI don't know but I feel it's a girl,โ I say. โNo. I want it to be perfect.โI saw Montana walk in and look at me. โErr... Ray, I've gotta go. I'll call you laterโ I said. She suddenly let out a groan and I rushed up to her. โAre you okay?โ I asked helping her sit. โThe baby's coming!โ she cried out. โI just felt my water break.โ โCassie?โ Rose called. โCall an ambulance!โโIt hurts!โ Montana whimpered.I rubbed the back of her hand. โBreathe sweetie. It'll be fineโ I told her. โWhere on earth is the ambulance?!โโWhat if I lose another child? I'll be the fifth one. I don't think I'll be able to take itโ she said in tears. โNo, no, noโ I whispered to her. โEthan would be heartbroken.โโDon't think like thatโ I sai