Dominic's POVThe crime scene was worse than I had imagined. Bodies scattered across the Miller family's front yard, blood soaking into the earth, and the distinct smell of death hanging heavy in the air. I had seen violence before - hell, I had caused plenty of it myself - but this was different. This was systematic, calculated, and deliberately brutal."How many dead?" I asked Marcus, my beta, as I surveyed the carnage."Four confirmed dead here," Marcus replied grimly. "Three more family members are missing, including two children."Who would dare attack my pack like this? The rage was building inside me, hot and dangerous. Don't they know what I'm capable of? I could wipe out any pack that crosses me."Any witnesses?" I demanded, crouching next to one of the bodies."The neighbor heard screaming around midnight, but by the time she called for help, it was too late," one of my guards reported.I examined the wounds more closely. Clean cuts, precise strikes. This wasn't the work of
Antalya's POVI was walking past the kitchen when I heard the maids talking in hushed, worried voices. Something about their tone made me stop and listen more carefully."Did you hear what happened to the Miller family?" one of them whispered."Three more people disappeared last night," another replied. "That makes seven this week."My blood ran cold. I pushed open the kitchen door and stepped inside, making the maids jump."What's going on?" I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. "What happened to the Miller family?"The head cook, Mrs. Henderson, looked nervous. "Oh, Miss Antalya, we didn't know you were there.""Please, just tell me what's happening," I said urgently. "I heard you mention disappearances."The maids exchanged worried glances before Mrs. Henderson spoke up. "There have been... incidents in the pack territory. People going missing from their homes in the middle of the night.""Missing?" My heart started racing. "What do you mean missing?""Kidnapped," said Sarah, one
Antalya's POVI was still standing by my window, thinking about my plan to warn Vaiker, when I heard a firm knock on my door. Before I could answer, Dominic walked in, his face dark with frustration."We need to talk," he said, closing the door behind him."About what?" I asked, though I had a feeling I already knew."About Lacie," he said through gritted teeth. "Why won't you let me throw her out of this house? She's causing nothing but trouble, and I'm tired of dealing with her games."I turned away from the window to face him fully. "Because we need to be smart about this, Dominic. Acting rashly will only make things worse.""Worse?" He ran his hands through his hair in exasperation. "How could things possibly get worse? She's threatening to lie to the pack about being pregnant with my child. She's disrupting our peace. She's stressing you out, which isn't good for the baby."He really does care about the baby, I thought, feeling a strange warmth in my chest. And about me."I under
Antalya's POVAfter Lacie's shocking revelation about Vaiker waiting outside, my mind was spinning with questions. Something about this whole situation felt wrong, and I needed answers."What exactly are you doing with Vaiker?" I asked, crossing my arms and staring directly at her.Lacie's confident expression faltered for a moment. "What do you mean? I'm not doing anything with him.""Don't lie to me," I said firmly. "You just told me he's here waiting for me. How would you know that unless you contacted him?""I... I just..." Lacie stumbled over her words, looking anywhere but at me. "I happened to see him outside.""You happened to see him?" I raised an eyebrow. "On Dominic's private property? Past all the guards and security?"Lacie's face was getting redder by the second. "Maybe he found his own way in.""Or maybe you helped him get in," I suggested. "Maybe you two are working together on something.""That's ridiculous!" she snapped, but her voice was too high and defensive.She
Antalya's POVI was still resting in my room after the intense encounter with Dominic in his study. My body ached from his rough handling, and the doctor's stern warnings about being careful with the baby kept replaying in my mind. The supplements Dominic had brought me sat untouched on the nightstand - a constant reminder of the life growing inside me.Just as I was starting to feel more comfortable, I heard Dominic's phone ringing from somewhere nearby. The sound was sharp and insistent, cutting through the quiet evening air."Dominic!" a voice called from the hallway. It was Lacie, and she sounded urgent.I heard Dominic's heavy footsteps as he came out of his room. "What is it now, Lacie?""We need to talk. Right now. In the hallway where we can have some privacy.""I thought I made it clear that we have nothing to discuss," Dominic replied coldly.My curiosity got the better of me. Something about Lacie's tone made me suspicious, so I quietly crept to my door and opened it just a
ANTALYA’S POVThe air in the grand hall was still thick with perfume and murmured conversation, but the party felt a million miles away. I watched Dominic across the room, his posture rigid, his eyes dark pools of pure fury fixed on me. My heart hammered against my ribs. I’d only been making polite conversation with Raymond, a harmless bit of socializing, but Dominic saw a betrayal.He crossed the space between us in a few powerful strides, his expression unchanging. His hand closed around my wrist, his grip firm but not yet painful.“A word, Antalya,” he said, his voice a low, controlled rumble that vibrated straight through me. It wasn’t a request.He didn’t wait for an answer, simply turned and led me away, his presence clearing a path. My mind raced, a jumble of anxiety and a flicker of that dark excitement only he could ignite. He pulled me into his private study, the heavy oak door clicking shut with a sound of terrifying finality. The noise of the party vanished, replaced by t