LOGINJessicaI leaned against my car watching as Marcus dragged Katy from the car and felt nothing but pure, exhilarating satisfaction.Finally, after months of planning, of careful manipulation and watching that pathetic woman live the life that should have been mine, was ending."Bring her here," I ordered Marcus, who looked like he might vomit at any moment.He was weak but useful. His daughter had been the perfect leverage to ensure his cooperation.Marcus pushed Katy forward, and she stumbled, her emerald dress catching the dying light. Even now, dressed for Lucian's gala, she looked beautiful.It made me hate her even more."Jessica," Katy said, her voice controlled. “ I was wondering who hated me so much to have me kidnapped.” She said and I didn't miss the mockery in her tone.She was provoking me, pushing my demons out and seeing me angry at her taunts.I wasn't going to let her win.So despite the emotions swirling inside me, I managed a smile.“ Told you I won't admit defeat j
KatyIt had been two weeks since the incidents at the garage mysteriously stopped.There have been no more cancelled appointments, no more missing tools and no more suspicious accidents or fake bad reviews.In fact, things had gotten better. Clients who'd previously cancelled had called back, apologizing profusely and rescheduling. Some even left glowing five-star reviews praising our work.It was almost too good to be true."Lucian must have done something," Nova had said yesterday, reviewing our suddenly stellar online ratings. "Maybe he tracked down whoever was behind it and scared them off?" She suggested. But when I'd asked Lucian about it, he'd seemed genuinely confused."I installed the cameras but I haven't caught anyone yet. Viktor's been monitoring the feeds, but nothing suspicious has shown up." That was his reply. "Then why did everything suddenly stop?" I'd asked, trying to bait him to spill the beans. Maybe he thought I would be overwhelmed when I learnt what he did
Celeste POVA mate. A fated mate. That's the last thing I expected to find amidst this mess, not when my life was in shambles. The worst part, my fated mate was hunting me down for being an accomplice in sabotaging Katy's business. Victor, Lucian's beta. What kind of a messed up fate is this? Viktor has seen me in my most humiliating situations, seen me do evil things to Katy yet he still chose to trust me or should I say, give me a chance to prove myself. The evidence he found last night in that abandoned warehouse is enough to convict me. It's enough to send me to prison. He could have arrested me but he didn't. When I struck a deal with him, he considered it and that's why I am here, making my way to meet Jessica and figure out what plan she has against Katy. Although I have managed to block a few blows to Katy's business, it still suffered. I have a feeling Jessica is done targeting her business and wants to go after her. People like Jessica, they always eliminate anythin
The words hung in the dusty air between us. Help her? Help her how? By stealing from her? By running a surveillance operation on her customers? It made no sense. None of it did. Celeste leaned back in the chair, her hands resting on the armrests, looking almost casual despite our circumstances. The bond thrummed between us, an electric current that set my teeth on edge. I could feel the ghost of her amusement traveling along the connection. She was enjoying this. She was enjoying my confusion." I hate your Luna but someone else hates her more than I do. Despite my hatred towards her, I don't want anyone else destroying her apart from me. " Celeste declared with a smile. The sheer, unadulterated audacity of it almost made me laugh." So you're trying to 'protect' her," I said, putting as much scorn into the words as I could manage. "By stealing her livelihood and hiding it in a warehouse?"" It's called strategy, Beta," she shot back, her eyes glinting in the lamplight. "Someone is
Victor POVI have been staring at the screen for what feels like forever. I am the Beta of a pack but my Alpha turned me into a spy to protect his wife's business.I am watching the live feed from the secret cameras Lucian ordered to be installed in the garage. He is determined to catch whoever is sabotaging Luna's business and that's why I am here, stuck in this surveillance van parked two blocks away, watching grainy footage of an empty parking lot at eleven PM.It's not exactly how I envisioned spending my Friday night but orders are orders. And when your Alpha asks you to protect his mate, you don't complain.I took another sip of my cold coffee, grimacing at the taste, and switched between camera feeds. The garage interior was dark and still. The tattoo shop next door was equally quiet.There was nothing suspicious. Nothing… I noticed a movement.I sat up straighter, setting down the coffee cup.My eyes concentrated on the exterior camera covering the back entrance where a figur
Katy"Of course we can't. But we also don't know who is after us. We have to be smart about this. " I replied. " I suggest we inform the Alpha. If there is someone who can help us with this shit, your husband is that person." Marcus suggested. I know he is right. Lucian has enough resources to pull an investigation but he has his company and pack to run. Besides, what does that leave me as Luna? Will I be running to him every time I encounter a setback in my business?I'm supposed to be strong, not a damsel in distress that needs rescuing all the time."I don't want to bother Lucian with this," I said quietly. "He's been busy with pack business and company matters. He doesn't need me to add to his stress."He already has a lot to handle. I don't want to add to his burden. "Katy, you're his wife. Your safety and happiness are as important as anything else," Nova said. "This isn't just business anymore. This is your security and I believe no mate wants to see their partner insecure.
“ We are pregnant.”That statement rang in my ears, repeating itself over and over again. For a second, I just stared at her. Then her words registered and I nearly knocked over my coffee jumping up to hug her."Oh my God! Nova!" I squeezed her tightly, unable to contain my happiness."That's amaz
Katy povThe words hit like physical blows, each one finding their mark because they were partially true. This had started as a contract. It still was but being reminded like that felt like a punch in the gut. I opened my mouth to say something but before I could respond, Lucian moved.He stepped
Katy POVThe drive to the venue felt both too long and not long enough. My stomach churned with anxiety but I kept my face carefully neutral. Lucian's hand rested on my thigh, his thumb tracing soothing circles. "Breathe," he reminded me softly."I am breathing," I lied and that's when I realise I
Katy POVLucian carried me through the apartment, kicking open the bedroom door and laid me on the bed with surprising gentleness given the hunger in his eyes."That was one," he said, crawling over me. "I promised you would forget everything that happened tonight. That means at least two more befo







