ANMELDENIN DEREK’S MANSIONInside Laura’s bedroom, Laura sat on the bed, busy with her laptop like her whole life depended on it.Laura and Sloane had been locked in all day with their laptops, looking for every possible means to get what they wanted.They were already hatching plans. Horrible ones.In one word, deadly.“We have to be careful,” Sloane advised, chewing her gum dramatically while Laura was busy on the laptop.Laura shot her a look. “Careful?” she hissed. “There’s absolutely nothing to be careful about. That man isn’t playing. He isn’t being careful, so why should we?”“I know, right? But Derek must not know about this,” Sloane added, her eyes hooded with secrecy.“Who’s gonna tell him?” Laura asked, fingers flying over her laptop. “Derek isn’t finding out about those kids. If he does, trust me, consider them wiped away from the surface of this earth.” Laura said it like she was defining biology.“Within a blink of an eye, girl,” Sloane added, supporting her solidly as she stood
SOMEWHERE ACROSS THE TOWNKnox gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles white, his jaw tightened, almost as if he were about to break his teeth.Right now, he had this feeling that Melissa knew something about Derek.And he wanted to find out what it was.He tried recalling how she had been acting weird lately. Also, that statement Derek had made earlier in the coffee shop.Did you take advantage of that little girl to get my attention? You made her look just like my ex-wife?That statement from Derek couldn’t stop ringing in his head, and it was high time Melissa told him the truth.Something was definitely being hidden from him. Obviously.He thought that was the reason she left with Liam before he could get done.Then, it clicked.He remembered when Liam spoke about seeing a man who looked exactly like him.Was that Derek?God.He ran his fingers through his hair. He was going crazy.And he could say for sure, the little kid was right.However, he was dialing Melissa’s number for t
“A God damn asshole!” She spat again, since the other one didn’t carry the impact she wanted.Derek’s jaw clenched, his red eyes quickly drifting to her.“You call me an asshole?” He laughed, like there was something to be amused about.His teeth were on display, like the actual he-goat that he was.“Let me out of this fucking car!” Melissa screamed, hitting the door violently with her body.“You need to be quiet, Lisa. No one is coming for you. You should know that,” Derek said nonchalantly, like she was one of his golden wristwatches at home.“I’m not fucking joking, man!” Her bitter, angry voice grew louder with each word. “I need to go look for my s—” Melissa trailed off when she realized what she was about to reveal to Derek.Derek’s eyes seemed to leave his phone and drift toward her.Her heart skipped.Did he understand? Oh, God.Minutes passed.Derek didn’t say a word after that. He just watched her, his eyes a little red. Maybe he was thinking about how he could get hold of K
Derek stormed out of the cafe, blood boiling, teeth clenched as his eyes scanned, looking for the God damn fool of a man, who'd just belittled him in front of everyone.He was ready to kill him again.He couldn't move a body when Knox was on him, and now he wanted to fight back? Delusional Alpha.He was still scanning the entire angle of the cafe when his eyes caught a familiar female figure.His eyes froze at her, taking her entire figure in.He was quick to recognize her, even when she seemed to have seen him and was trying to hide.MELISSA.He watched her. She seemed to be looking for someone, and he couldn't help but wonder who?Was this why he got that feeling earlier? Melissa was here? With that sick man?Was this a coincidence…."Alpha." Beta Michael called, making him flinch, disconnecting from his thoughts.He didn't turn to look at Michael, his eyes still on her, like if he looked away, she'd vanish."Do my eyes have issues…or is that not Lisa?" He asked, still doubtful.Mic
~A FIGHT~Inside the coffee shop was warm; it smelt like coffee and sugar. The interior was luxurious, with expensive tables, cups, and well-dressed people sitting at each table, enjoying their coffee—you could mistake it for heaven.However, the tables were somehow scanty.Knox strolled to the right side of the big building, to a very expensive and secluded corner, where he could have an uninterrupted discussion with Derek.Walking to the table, he noticed a few young ladies whispering among themselves and a lot of eyes staring at him, like he was a foreign substance. He was a hot guy; he knew.Or did they remember him? That was the last thing he wanted. For now.Their stares lingered longer until he sat and was now facing them, and they quickly looked away, blushing.A lady, dressed in an expensive uniform—a crisp white shirt and brown trousers the same colour as coffee—walked up with a smile. It was obvious.“Hello, sir. Good morning,” she beamed. “Welcome to our coffee shop. What
~~WHERE DID LIAM GO TO?~~Immediately Liam stepped down from the car, and his eyes caught a scene—a little boy about his age playing with a powerful toy car.He watched, fascinated.“I really love toy cars,” he purred, smiling softly. “I hope Mom gets me one soon.”Forgetting that his mom had told him not to step out.Meanwhile, Micheal, who was already worried about Derek, had stepped out of the car earlier. From where he sat inside, he had seen Derek and Knox through the window, locked in a heated moment.He stayed alert. If anything happened to Derek, he’d be in serious trouble.“He looked damn tense. What the hell… and who is that guy?” Micheal muttered under his breath.Even from a distance, he could sense it—fear. From Derek.Derek, who was always deadly. Strong. Untouchable.So what exactly was Micheal seeing right now?However, when Derek and Knox finally stepped into the coffee shop, Micheal sighed, rubbing his temples as he walked reluctantly back toward the car.Then his ey
~~STRANGE FAMILIAR COLOGNE~~~In the twinkle of an eye, Mellisa was already in the elevator. The ride to the down floor was slower than usual.However, she made use of the opportunity to text the CEO manager of the company. The way she ran past some staff and clients made them tilt their heads. I
Derek’s POV The moment I shoved Laura away, she staggered backward, eyes wide with shock. She had pushed me too far this time. My patience with her had run out, and I was done pretending to tolerate her. “You can’t do this to me, Derek,” she whispered, pressing a hand against the wall for supp
Derek's POV My Beta—Michael—walked in with the files I had requested earlier. “Good morning, Alpha,” he greeted. I responded curtly with a nod, eager to know what he had found. Ever since I saw Melissa with that man, I needed to know what was going on between them—whether Elijah truly meant it
MELLISA’S POV I was seated at a bar, drowning myself in alcohol, letting the mascara streak down my face. After I left home, this was the only place I could think of. The only way I could numb the pain. But no matter how much I drank, the ache inside me refused to fade. “That’s enough alcohol







