로그인This will be interesting, Magnus as a rogue...
Magnus’s POVIn the car, I tried to take her hand, but she pulled away. My heart pounded. Desperation rose in me, hope fighting against the walls I’d built. Tell me, Adira, who is the father? My voice came out rougher than I meant, but I couldn’t hide my fear and longing.Look, he is not in the picture anymore; he doesn’t want him, okay. Now drop me off at home and leave.What? You’re coming back with me.No, I’m not. I signed the divorce papers, she said, her voice shaking. Tears ran down her face, and her shoulders trembled, as if she couldn’t hold it in anymore. Pain filled her eyes, and she pressed her lips together to stop a sob. She looked defeated and scared. Her whole body showed heartbreak, her anger just barely covering the fear in her words, like letting go would make everything fall apart.I ripped it. We are still married and never stopped looking for you. Tell me who did this?No one. Please, Magnus. Let me be.That’s not going to happen. He pulled at the house, and she
Magnus’s POVThree and a half years have passed, and nothing I do matters. Every day is empty without her. I wake up hoping to hear her laugh or smell her scent. I remember her smile, her hand in mine, her hair on my cheek. Everything feels dull and heavy. Will missing her ever stop hurting?I miss her so much it hurts. I can’t stop thinking about her.Magnus? Michael askedWhat? Unless you have news, leave. He’s used to my coldness now. Sometimes I catch him remembering better days, when we’d laugh after patrols. Now, silence. He keeps coming, even as I push him away. Maybe he misses before, too, but we never say it."I don’t, but I’m still looking into the flights," Michael replied. "It’s hard to get information on private ones."Okay, good. I got up, touched the scar from the last war. What would she say if she saw me now? Do I look like a monster?I shifted and ran into the forest, stopping at the last picnic spot we shared.I whimpered—the mighty king—broken-hearted.Adira, where
Adira’s POVI walked into the house and smelled food cooking. I took a deep breath.Three years have gone by since everything changed. Ben and Lilian adopted Luca and me, making us part of their family. I loved them so much. I finally had a new family, and I couldn’t be happier. Luca, my son with Magnus, was a little troublemaker like his dad. Lilian never cut his hair, so it was long and black.I called into the house, "Luca? Lilian?""Mama!" he shouted, running to me. He hugged my leg, and I picked him up.I kissed him, and he giggled. "What did you do today?""Adira, he’s a good boy," Lilian said, winking at him. I covered my mouth when I saw the wall covered in crayon drawings. "Luca, baby, we have paper to draw on," I said, trying not to laugh. I sat next to the wall. "Come here, tell me what you draw?My mommy, grandma, grandpa, me, and daddy.Hearing the word "daddy" hurt. My chest tightened, and for a moment I could barely breathe. Magnus’s face flashed in my mind—his crooked
Adira’s POVI was in pain. Where was Magnus? I wanted him to find me, hold me, and be happy about our baby.In my dreams, his dad would keep him away. Every night, I cried to sleep, and every morning I woke up alone, my heart breaking all over again.I was almost ready to give birth, and Ben and Lilian were so kind to me. Their story is heartbreaking. I cried and prayed they would find peace. Lilian told me their daughter died, but she still pretends to have hope. I know it isn’t true.The phone rang. "Adira, dear, how are you feeling?"I stood up, and my water broke. I screamed. "Help me," I managed to say.I heard her talking quickly before she hung up. We lived in the same building, so Ben rushed in. I had given them a key for emergencies.He carried me downstairs while I screamed in pain. Lilian followed behind, speaking gently to me."Adira, breathe. You should know better after two more years—you’re a doctor," Lilian said.I laughed between breaths, thinking about those exact tw
Adira’s POVI woke up in a room with my head throbbing. The air smelled sharply of old things. Dust floated in the light from a narrow window. I pushed myself up, my muscles aching, the blanket rough against my skin. Muffled noises, like heavy footsteps and distant clattering, made the silence feel even heavier. My heart pounded as I tried to figure out where I was. The door creaked open, making me jump. A man walked in with heavy steps, and I shrank back."Adira," he said as he handed me the phone. "Listen." I took it from him and put it to my ear.Hello Adira, Mr. Unds' voice came through. Here is the deal: Stay the fuck away from my son. You think you know what love is, but you have no idea what kind of trouble you could bring down on him and my family. Things are going on you can't possibly understand, and I will do whatever it takes to protect my son and our name, even if it means keeping you away from him for good. Step a foot on Finnish soil, and you’re dead. I hope I made myse
Unds’s POVIs everything ready? I asked.Yes, sir, it's a go. The apartment is set here too.I hung up smiling. Gilda, I called her.Why are you yelling? Is everything ready?Of course. Now, you take Diane and Brent, did you take care of him?She smiled, a sly glint in her eyes. "He'll be stuck on the toilet for the next three hours," she thought, a trace of mischief curling her lips.I sent Michael to the store. Give me the folder and leave. That is your alibi. I will follow you in an hour.Adira, dear, I knocked on the bedroom door.She opened smiling. Mr. Unds...Can we take a walk? I want to talk to you about a few things.Of course, she said.We walked towards the living area, and I stopped. Oh, before I forget, can you sign these for the money I will send you?You are so generous, Mr. Unds, she said, signing, not even looking at the paper.Of course. Now let's walk, I said. After we entered the forest, I turned to her.Adira, I’m going to be blunt, really. Magnus is not satisfie
Morgana’s POVI stood in front of the pack, heart pounding. Their eyes bored me, full of doubt and fear. Fucking Dran destroyed some houses by burning them, and I could feel the weight of their anger pressing down.We will have the ceremony tonight for our fallen pack members. Tomorrow, I will star
Adira’s POVThe car stopped in front of the pack house, and I ran straight to the bedroom.Magnus was pacing inside. He pulled me into his arms and breathed me in."Adira," he whispered, "we need to talk.""Yeah, we do. I want the truth, Magnus. Don’t hold back."Han chuckled. "Tell her the truth."
Adira’s POVGilda was all smiles. "Come on, Adira," she said. "It's time to go shopping.""Wait, Mom," Magnus said. "I'm sending two guards with her.""What? Why? I already have two guards with us," she replied."Okay, just one—her personal guard," he said, smiling at me. "Brent."I love Brent, I th
Adira’s POVMagnus put me down, I told him, as we approached the pack house. He placed me on my feet and kissed me deeply; he didn’t care that the pack was watching.I turned instant red at the disparaging glares I saw behind him. Shame prickled along my skin. Their cold eyes were knives, reminding







