EVELYN“Shut your mouth!” she hissed. “I don’t know what you’re trying to do, but stop making things worse for her. How can you be so cruel to an innocent little girl?”I scoffed, barely able to believe what I was hearing. A bitter smirk twisted my lips as I muttered under my breath, “Cruel, huh? That’s rich coming from you.”Just then, my phone rang. I glanced at the screen, it was John. I hissed under my breath, quickly rejecting the call before turning on “Do Not Disturb.”Why’s he bothering me now?"If you don’t accept," Giovanni began, "then, in case you’re unaware, we have another piece of proof, a certain proof, that you’re lying. And that your daughter here is the real bully." His sharp gaze locked onto her as he raised an eyebrow. "If you can’t even bring your child here in the presence of the principal, then how do you expect us to believe your so-called proof is authentic?" I blinked, my breath hitching as Giovanni’s words lingered in the mind. My mind raced. What proof?
EVELYN POV "Please," Aria whispered, her voice trembling as she sank to her knees, rubbing her hands together like her life depended on it. "I beg you, Evelyn. I know you're angry with me because of... because of my shameless act..." "Of course, I am," I shot at her as I leaned back in my chair, crossing my legs. "But honestly? You're the least of my problems. Just... get out of my sight."For a moment, her face crumpled, pulling her features into a frown. But then, as if grasping for one last thread of hope, she looked up at me with pleading eyes that seemed to scream for forgiveness. Still on her knees, she reached out suddenly, her hands wrapping around my ankle like a drowning person clutching at a lifeline. I stiffened, yanking my leg back as if her touch burned me."What you did? It will never be forgiven, not even if you roll on the floor begging." I rose from the chair, Giovanni standing beside me like a shadow. The look on her face when she realized who he was, pure shock
ALPHA JOHN “You know I’m planning to run for mayor this time, and you want to ruin my reputation?” His voice was sharp as I scoffed, refusing to give him the satisfaction of an answer.“Answer me, John. Answer me truthfully.” Her voice cracked, “What she said—” she paused, her eyes searching mine. “is it true? That disgusting woman… is she the one you’re cheating on her with?”I looked away, my silence seems to trigger them but I didn't care, I was want to collapse on the bed with Evelyn's picture placed on my chest.“Mum, can you see why he isn’t responding?” Her voice rose, trembling with anger and pain. “It’s because it’s the truth. He wants to abandon me for that filthy girl. How is that fair?” She glared at me, her voice breaking as tears threatened to fall.“So? What’s so bad about what I’m doing? What’s wrong with trying to fix my mistakes?” I said, keeping my voice calm as I looked right into their angry and disbelieving eyes.“How dare you!” my dad shouted, stumbling toward
ALPHA JOHNMy jaw tightened as I stared at the screen. I snapped my phone shut, tossing it onto the bed with a sigh. At least she accepted the flowers, that was something. But why on earth would she think Giovanni sent them? That fucking prick!Does he know she loves roses? How much more does he know about my Evelyn? The thought alone made my blood simmer. Giovanni. He was always there, always finding ways to get under my skin, and now he was invading this too. He just keeps pushing, keeps getting on my nerves. But then again, my mind drifted back to what I saw earlier today. Passing ThornField School, I had spotted Giovanni and Evelyn walking out of the school premises together. They weren’t alone, a woman trailed behind them, her posture stiff, her face painted with what looked like a rage and how I chest was moving as she breathes. Gosh. This is exactly the kind of thing I should be informed about, not Giovanni. The thought of him knowing more about Evelyn's life than I di
EVELYN POV"Has the spy been buried?" I asked Giovanni, with my voice laced with curiosity. "He has," Giovanni replied with a firm nod. "The autopsy was conducted, but..." He hesitated, his brows furrowed. "They found nothing, nothing at all, linking him to the creature that destroyed our pack member’s farmland. It’s... confusing, to say the least." Before I could respond, two cheerful voices rang out. "Bye, Mummy! Bye, Daddy Giovanni!" Harry and Harriet called, their little hands waving excitedly as they disappeared into the school hallway. Giovanni had decided to join me today to drop the twins off at school. As we walked them to the entrance, I noticed the stares, wide-eyed and filled with disbelief, from the other children. Their gazes darted between Giovanni, me, and my twins. Bunch of bullies. Do you all really think you can pick on my kids, and I’ll just stand by and do nothing? Little rats. "Have you checked your company's website? Any updates yet?" he asked, his
JOHN POV."Wow, Mr. Handsome, you’re even better looking in person!" Harriet exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she leaned forward, resting her chin on her hand. A playful grin spread across her face, and she threw in a quick wink . "Harry’s been telling me all about you, but I have to say, you’re way cuter in real life."I sighed inwardly. Gosh, these kids."Marry me, Mr. Handsome," she added, clasping her hands together as if pleading. The corner of my lips twitched, and a small smile broke my lips.We were at Costco Restaurant, where I had managed to reserve a cozy table for four in the VIP section immediately I got the messy coming from Harry. As I looked at Harry and Harriet, I couldn’t help but grin. The joy of the moment seemed to wrap around me like a warm blanket."This is risky, Alpha John. I really don’t want to do this. If Ms. Evelyn catches me, I’m done for," Bea muttered nervously, her voice barely above a whisper. I scooped a small portion of the lemon soup and brought
DIANE POV "What?" I gasped, my voice trembling as the word escaped me. My knees buckled, and I clung to the edge of the table to keep myself upright so that I won't fall. A cold, sharp ache pierced my chest, leaving me breathless. The phone slipped from my hand, tumbling toward the floor. Before it hit the ground, Aria snatched it up."They're his biological kids!" I blurted as I scoffed in disbelief.I froze, my eyes fixed on the DNA report spread out on the table. My stomach twisted in knots, and tears burned at the edges of my eyes. The lines of text blurred, but I couldn’t look away. My hands shook as I fumbled to call the doctor who had performed the test. I needed to hear it from him. I needed to know if what I was seeing was real. "Jeez, Diane, I told you these are legit! But no, you'd rather call the doctor to confirm," Aria voiced as she stepped closer and reached out to me, trying to grab my hand. "Look, let's just leave the hospital. Staying here doesn’t make any sense.
“Mummy, what are you making for dinner?” Harriet asked, bouncing on her legs. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity as she watched her mother stir the pot on the stove.“Mashed rice and vegetables,” Evelyn replied with a warm smile, gently ruffling Harriet’s hair.“Can I help?” Harriet's small voice chimed.Evelyn shook her head, her hands still busy. “No, sweetheart. Go watch a movie with your brother, Harry. I’ll call you when it’s ready, okay?”Harriet frowned but didn’t argue. Instead, she turned and padded over to the cabinet. Climbing onto a tall stool, she reached for a knife to cut some leaves. “Harriet, wait!” Evelyn’s voice rang out, gently, stopping her in her tracks. “Come on, you’ll hurt yourself; it’s sharp!” Evelyn warned, glancing at the knife in her daughter’s hands.“Is it so wrong for me to help you in the kitchen, Mum?” Harriet asked, her eyes wide with surprise.Evelyn shook her head, taken aback by the question. She quickly took the knife and placed it on the high s
EVEYLN“So, you’re telling me that…” Simone’s voice trailed off as we sat down in the lobby of the company.“Yes,” I said, settling into the chair beside him. “And don’t worry, I’m still going to keep working here.”Simone scoffed lightly, though there was a little of sadness in his eyes. “Of course you will. You think I’d just let you walk away from this place?”I gave him a faint smile. “As long as it’s for your kids and Giovanni doesn’t see a problem with it, then I’ll approve,” he added.I let out a quiet sigh. “I’ve noticed something, Simone.”He glanced over, curious. “What?”“Why don’t you come visit me at Silvermoon Pack?”He lifted his coffee cup, eyes avoiding mine. “Personal reasons,” he muttered before taking a sip.“I knew it,” I said, crossing my arms. “There’s no way you’d stay away this long unless something was wrong. The kids miss you, in case you didn’t realize.”Simone let out a soft chuckle. “I’m really glad Harry’s better. That little guy went through more than m
EVEYLNI was in the kitchen, making sandwiches, just enough for John, Vera, and me. Once I finished, I set them out on the table and took a seat with mine.Halfway through my sandwich, John walked in and sat across from me. I put my spoon down and looked at him.“Hey,” I said, nodding toward the phone on the counter. “Call Bea and tell Harry you’re busy.”John frowned and shook his head. “I don’t lie like you do,” he said flatly.I sneered but didn’t bother replying. He picked up his sandwich and took a bite, keeping his eyes on me.“You made these, didn’t you?” he asked, chewing.I rolled my eyes. “Whatever.”I was nearly done with mine, so I grabbed a glass of warm milk and drank it in one go. The glass hit the table with a loud thud. "“I didn’t eat last night because of you,” I said, crossing my arms.“And that’s my fault?” John pointed at himself, eyes wide.I nodded. “I was expecting you to bring the food to my room. What? Were you scared of your wife?”He let out a dry laugh. “
EVELYN What kind of meeting had that been? And why was everyone so fixated on John?I was just about to slide into the back seat when Solomon opened the door for me. Before I could get in, Darwin stepped forward, his hand catching the edge of the door.Solomon tensed, ready to shove him back, but I gave a quick shake of my head to stop him.Darwin flashed a smug grin.“What do you want?” I asked, crossing my arms and staring him down.He clutched his chest dramatically, like he was in pain. “That girl, ma’am. You’ve no idea how much it hurts not seeing her for nearly five days now.”My fingers twitched with the urge to slap him, but I settled for pressing a finger against his chest hard like that would change anything not knowing it would make him even more creepy.“It’s her life,” I said coldly. “And this is where you back off.”His smirk didn’t fade. “Or what?”I let out a sharp scoff. “She’s a child, Darwin. Don’t you have any shame?”Even as I spoke, I couldn’t figure out why I w
Giovanni’s voice rang out as he stood. Romain slowly turned his head toward him, confusion spread across his face.He stared at Giovanni like he couldn’t believe what he was hearing because why would Giovanni, of all people, be siding with John? After all, he had been the one to approach Romain with the very idea.Giovanni simply offered him a small smile.“Do you have a reason for your objection?” Romain asked, voice laced with suspicion.Giovanni nodded once, composed.John stared at him from across the room, brow furrowed. There was no trust in his expression, only confusion. The two of them were enemies. Why defend him now?“I understand the concern,” Giovanni began smoothly, addressing the council. “No one here wants to see the name of the New York City Council dragged through the mud. But removing an Alpha and stripping him of his voice and position, based on nothing but rumors? That’s not justice. That’s recklessness.”He let the words settle before continuing.“If we accuse hi
Gasps and murmurs rippled through the room at Alpha Romain’s announcement. No one had expected such a thing would be the first that he would say.Evelyn turned to John, eyes wide. He met her gaze.Of course, the first name that came to his mind was Giovanni.John had recently learned they’d been spending time together, Giovanni and Romain. It didn’t take much to guess what might have happened behind closed doors. Giovanni had influence, and Romain? Romain had a reputation for corruption. Bribe him, flatter him, and the man would hand over the moon if asked.“John…” Evelyn said softly, as her voice laced with concern.He sighed, and smiled at her like he was okay with it.“Not only because of the madness he just displayed tonight,” Alpha Romain continued, his tone dripping with disdain, “but there are rumors circulating which claim that he’s corrupt. That his Pack has grown weak.”A quiet stir passed through the hall, Evelyn scoffed under her breath, unable to hold it back.Coming fro
Evelyn took a deep breath and sank into the seat reserved for both her and John, right at the front, in the curved center of the U-shaped arrangement. It was a place meant for attention, and she felt every pair of eyes burning into her skin.“Wow, some couples can really be rude,” Darwin’s voice rang out again. “I was just greeting you both. What’s my offense now?”Neither John nor Evelyn gave him the satisfaction of a reply. She kept her gaze straight ahead, her jaw was clenched trying to ignore the weight of the stares she felt pressing on her from all directions.What she didn’t know was just how many of them, mostly men, were looking at her, whispering behind cupped hands and cocky grins.Until one voice cut through, loud and clear.“Is this the bitch from the nightclub?”“She’s the one? Damn... she’s gorgeous.”“She’s still a bitch,” another voice sneered. “If John hadn’t stepped in, we could’ve shared her that night.”Evelyn’s fists clenched at her sides. Her face turned toward
ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING DAY"Are you okay? Diane is supposed to go, not me," Evelyn said as she stepped into her room, blocking the doorway just as John was about to follow. She shut the door behind her, leaving him outside.The meeting was only a few hours away, and she still couldn’t believe he’d asked her to come instead of Diane."I can't take her," John said from the hallway, his voice firm. "It’s you I want there."Evelyn hesitated, her hand lingering on the doorknob. "Are you sure your mum will be okay with that?" she asked.He gave a dry scoff in reply.She turned toward the wardrobe and pulled it open. A black gown with silver stones swayed gently on its hanger, catching the light. She stared at it, frozen for a moment. When she turned around, John was smiling through the narrow gap in the doorway.“Enough playing hard to get,” he said with a grin. “Come with me.”"John..." she started, her voice barely above a whisper.But he didn’t let her finish. “I’ll be back in an hour.”
EVEYLNHonestly, I didn’t expect Renai to say that. A few people in the crowd nodded slowly, their eyes narrowing with thought, while others glanced around, unsure which side to take.John wasn’t here, probably busy getting ready for the Annual Meeting.“Don’t worry,” Renai said, tapping my shoulder gently. “Everything’s under control. I’ll hand over the flash drive to the elders so they can make the final call.”A few hours later, I stood in the mansion’s hallway, the silence pressing in like a weight. I wiped at my cheeks, trying to calm my breath as I took a deep breathe. The sting in my chest wasn’t from the tears, it was from the truth. I couldn't believe that I'm leaving with the lady who almost killed my daughter, it just broke me thinking about it.“Evelyn…”Andrew’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts as he appeared at the end of the hallway. I quickly wiped my face and forced a smile.“It’s okay to cry,” he said, walking toward me. His voice was gentle. “Don’t hold it in. Wh
DIANEI sped into the pack, tires screeching as the palace came into view. A crowd had formed near the side wing, Renai's side. Something was wrong. Slamming the car door behind me, I stepped out. All eyes turned in my direction. I didn't know who had made the call, but the tension here told me everything I needed to know, this was serious. "What’s going on here?" I demanded. Clusters of women stood together, murmuring. A few turned to glance at me; others simply rolled their eyes and looked away.Fuck!That reaction could only mean one thing, bad news.“I have proof they’re the Alpha’s children,” I recognized that voice pretty well it was Evelyn as she stood in front of the crowd. Her voice began trembling. “The Moon Goddess gave me twins,a boy and a girl. He’s at school right now, and my daughter…” Her voice broke. She wiped at her tears, head bowed. “She’s mute now.”“Was she born that way?” a woman asked.My heart thudded in my chest as Evelyn slowly lifted her head. She was ab