On our third mating anniversary, I was shocked to discover that my mate Ethan Rivers had been spending nights with his childhood sweetheart, and even the mating certificate he gave me was fake. When I confronted him about it, Ethan coldly accused me of being ungrateful. "I performed the mating ritual with Bella to help her deal with her family's pressure to mate. How can you be so selfish?" "It's not like I don't love you. It's just a mating certificate - why are you making such a big deal out of it? I was planning to perform the real ritual with you this year, but I never expected you to be so greedy. Aria, you really disappoint me." I blocked him completely, and he immediately took Bella on their honeymoon. Five years later, we reunited at an elite pack gathering. His pack was thriving, and beside him stood Bella Rose, adorned in jewels with a perfect smile. Seeing me crouched on the ground searching through cake scraps in the trash, he clicked his tongue impatiently. "Look what you've become after leaving me. You scorned the fake certificate back then, but now even if you threw yourself at me, nobody would want you!" "For old times' sake, if you kneel down and apologize to Bella, I might let you come back as our servant." I had no time to deal with him. My son had mischievously hidden my eighty-million-dollar mating ring in some cake, and I needed to find it quickly. Otherwise, when his father arrived, the little one would be in trouble again.
Lihat lebih banyakMy voice was steady, controlled, but each word was precisely aimed to hit its mark."When you let me humiliate myself at business dinners, drinking until I collapsed, where was your consideration for old times' sake? When you chose to betray me with Bella Rose, where was your respect for our shared history?"Ethan's tears suddenly fell, large drops that rolled down his cheeks and dripped onto his wrinkled shirt.This once spirited man, who had been so confident in his charm and his plans, now covered his face with his hands and cried like a child."I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. Aria, I'm worse than an animal. Hate me!"His voice broke completely on the last words, dissolving into choking sobs.I turned my face away, not wanting to watch this display. There was something deeply unsettling about seeing someone you once loved reduced to this state, even when they deserved it.In a trance, I remembered a business reception five years ago, one of the many I had attended in
When Ethan came to find me again, it was snowing the first snow of the year. The flakes fell softly against the windows of our mansion, creating intricate patterns on the glass that Leo had been watching with fascination all morning.The doorbell rang while Marcus, Leo and I were building blocks together in the living room. We had been constructing an elaborate castle, with Leo directing operations like a tiny general while Marcus and I followed his increasingly complex architectural demands."Daddy, the tower needs to be taller!" Leo had just announced when the chime echoed through the house.Through the security monitor mounted discreetly beside the fireplace, I saw Ethan standing outside our gate. The camera's high definition revealed every detail of his deteriorated appearance.This was the same Ethan who always dressed neatly even during his most impoverished days, the man who would iron his shirts with meticulous care even when he could barely afford food. But now he wore a wrink
Just as we were about to step out of the hotel entrance, the distant wail of police sirens cut through the night air, growing louder as they approached.The sound echoed off the marble walls of the lobby, adding an ominous undertone to the already tense atmosphere.Several officers strode in quickly, their heavy boots clicking against the polished floor. The lead officer, a stern-faced man with graying temples, was about to speak when sudden chaos erupted.Thomas, seeing the uniforms and realizing that he couldn't escape his fate of imprisonment, felt a surge of blood rush to his brain. The reality of losing everything - his job, his freedom, his future - hit him like a physical blow.His eyes went wild with desperation and rage.He suddenly grabbed a fruit knife from the nearby dining table, the silver blade catching the chandelier light as his face twisted with unhinged fury."You all forced me into this!"His voice was a primal scream as he lunged at Bella Rose with the weapon raise
Manager Lee collapsed on the ground, his expensive suit now wrinkled and stained with sweat. His eyes were bloodshot, the whites visible all around as panic consumed him.The magnitude of Marcus's declaration was sinking in - not just his hotel, but every business represented in this room would lose Northern Territory contracts. Millions upon millions in lost revenue, all because of one employee's stupidity.Suddenly he went mad, scrambling to his feet and violently kicking Thomas with his leather shoes. Each kick landed with a sickening thud against Thomas's ribs and back."You worthless piece of trash! Do you know who you've offended?! The venue is finished! My job is finished! You've ruined my entire life!"His voice cracked with hysteria, spittle flying from his mouth as he continued his assault. Years of built reputation, destroyed in minutes.Thomas knelt on the ground, his face ashen as death. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth where one particularly vicious kick had co
"My mate never said anything like that."Marcus interrupted, his voice cutting through Ethan's desperate claim like a blade.He shifted Leo to one arm with practiced ease and wrapped the other around my waist, pulling me closer against his side. His touch was possessive, protective, making it clear to everyone present exactly where I belonged.Looking coldly at Ethan, Marcus's voice carried absolute certainty."The only person she'll ever love most in this life is me."The declaration sent a thrill through me. Even after all this time together, Marcus still had this effect on me - making me feel cherished, desired, completely his.With that, he leaned down to kiss me, his intentions clear. But suddenly he stopped mid-motion, his body going rigid.He grabbed my left hand, his eyes instantly reddening with a fury I'd rarely seen."Where's your ring?"Only then did I remember the ring hadn't been returned yet. In all the chaos and confrontation, I'd completely forgotten about it.I looked
The man strode quickly across the marble floor, each step echoing with authority. When he saw my disheveled hair and swollen knees from being pressed down, his expression instantly turned terrifying.The temperature in the room seemed to drop several degrees.He removed his suit jacket with swift, precise movements and draped it over my shoulders. The fabric still carried his warmth and that familiar cedar scent that always made me feel safe.Leo also took the opportunity to break free from Bella Rose's grip, his small body trembling as he pitifully threw himself into Marcus's arms."Daddy, it hurts!"My heart clenched at my son's tear-stained face. Red marks from Bella Rose's nails were clearly visible on his tender skin.The man's gaze shot toward Bella Rose like a blade, making her face instantly turn deathly pale as she unconsciously hid behind Ethan.The crowd that had been so bold moments ago now pressed against the walls, as if trying to become invisible."A-Alpha Marcus?"Ethan
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