FAZER LOGINRHONDASebastian Virelli.So, it had been him all along.He was the one who had blackmailed me. He was the one who had released the video. And now, he was attempting to kill me together with Layla.Ninety-nine days, they said, were for the thief, and one day was for the owner.“I need to file a report. I’ll do that after I leave work. Please send the video evidence,” I told Malcolm.I had always said this, and I meant it every single time. I could not have prayed for a better partner. Malcolm was the best. Even in the middle of all the chaos surrounding me, he still found a way to make me feel protected. He did not make me feel like a burden. He did not make me feel like my problems were too much. Instead, he stood beside me as if my battles were his too.“I’ll pick you up, then we’ll go together. Just let me know when you are almost ready, and I’ll drive down there.”“You don’t have to bother. I’ll…”“I insist,” he cut me off.I knew I could never win such an argument with Malcolm. O
RHONDAMalcolm strode toward me with precise steps and swept me into his arms. I wrapped my legs around his waist and looped my arms around his neck to support myself as giggles erupted from me.“I love you,” he groaned as he walked toward the bathroom, his lips connecting with mine.“I love you,” I moaned in response as our lips moved hungrily against each other.By the time we got to the bathroom, my heart was already racing. He placed me gently on my feet, then slowly removed my dress and flung it across the bathroom. He unclasped my bra effortlessly, and while he did that, I slipped my panties off.Turning the shower on, he let the water pour over us. The coldness rushed over my skin, cooling my body in a way I had not realized I needed. I closed my eyes for a second, letting the sensation settle over me, but before I could fully get over the sweetness the water brought, Malcolm grabbed my throat and pushed me against the wall.I gasped loudly, my lust-filled eyes boring into his.
RHONDAHe was bothered by something. I knew exactly what it was and why he refused to tell me. He didn’t want to hurt me.While he had been outside earlier with the warriors, his mother came to see me.At first, I thought she had simply come to check on me, but the tension written across her face immediately told me otherwise. She sat quietly beside me on the bed for a while before finally speaking.“The council called for a meeting,” she had said softly.I frowned. “A meeting? About what?”“They are not happy about Malcolm’s absence from the pack lately,” she muttered. “And…”“And?” I urged impatiently.Her expression tightened slightly before she finally continued.“They think the scandal surrounding you makes you unfit to become Luna.”Even now, remembering those words made my chest tighten painfully. I knew the tape had caused damage, but hearing that the entire council believed I was unworthy because of it hurt far more than I wanted to admit.Malcolm probably didn’t want to tell
MALCOLMAfter making sure Rhonda was settled in the pack house, I left to address the pack warriors. They had already assembled in front of the pack house by the time I arrived.“Good day, Alpha,” their voices chorused in unison.I ignored their greeting and began pacing slowly in front of them, my hands clasped behind my back. “Which of you released the prisoner?” I growled. “She couldn’t have escaped on her own. One of you must have been hired—possibly given a lot of money—to release her.”Silence.“I am not talking to dummies,” I snapped, stopping abruptly to glare at them. “I need answers. Talk!”They all stiffened immediately, fear evident in their expressions. I was rarely angry, and this was one of those very rare occasions. They all knew what happened whenever I lost my temper. I was merciless.“No one saw her escaping,” one of them finally managed to say.“Are you trying to tell me that she disappeared into thin air?” I growled.“No, Alpha. I…”“One of you must have released
RHONDATheodore stood in the doorway, concern written all over his face.“Theodore?” I called out in shock. “What are you doing here?”“I was around here when I learned about the fire accident,” Theodore muttered as he ventured further into the room.“How did you know that I was inside this hospital?” I asked curiously.“Uhm...” He hesitated briefly before continuing. “I was around the restaurant when I saw him,” he nodded towards Malcolm, who had a permanent frown plastered on his face, “jump into his car and drive off fast. I followed him. I lost him at some point because he was too fast, but I managed to locate the nearest hospital around, suspecting that you were here and that he was rushing to see you.”“Okay. So, why are you here? Get out!” Malcolm growled.“You have no right to tell me what to do!” Theodore retorted fiercely. “I came to see Rhonda, and you cannot send me out.”“Oh, yes, I can.”Malcolm started stepping towards Theodore, but I quickly grabbed his arm before the
MALCOLMRage blasted through my chest. Someone had helped them break out, and it had to be the one who had hired them in the first place. We needed to find them as soon as possible. They needed to pay for all the damages they had caused.“Check the surveillance cameras. Lead a search party to go find her. Search the entire pack, woods, and surrounding packs. We need to find her,” I groaned into the phone.“Yes, Alpha. I would lead the search party while we await your return,” he said.“I’ll not be back anytime soon. I have to stay with my mate at the hospital,” I groaned. “Make sure to try every means possible to find her. I’ll call you later.”If my suspicions were right, Layla had set the building on fire in an attempt to eliminate Rhonda. Layla had mentioned that she was being sponsored to kill Rhonda. It had to be those people who had sponsored her. They had tried to kill Rhonda again, creating a distraction in the middle of the chaos while rescuing Juliet and Julian at the same t
MALCOLMRhonda had been discharged from the hospital. All my efforts to see her had been futile. She specifically chose Theodore over me. Rage filled my every vein, but it wasn’t at her. She was simply clueless about everything that had happened and only chose what she thought was right.If I ever
RHONDAEverything was still so confusing, and I didn’t know if I was making the right decision. The thoughts weighed down on me so heavily, and I hoped I wouldn’t have any regrets.I looked out through the window on our way, allowing the fresh breeze to sweep over my face as my hair flew freely in
RHONDA“Because you are mine!” Theodore literally growled possessively from the other end of the line.The rage blasting Malcolm’s features intensified as he snatched the phone from me.“She is not yours!” he growled into the phone, “and you better get your fucking dick in control until you reject
RHONDAThey both froze in shock before Layla quickly spoke.“His daughter?” Layla scoffed as she slowly sat up. “How can I be his daughter? We look nothing alike.”“Don’t even try to fool me. I know what I heard,” I groaned as I stepped further into the room.“Rhonda,” James stretched his arms forw







