Mag-log inOPRAH’S POVI scanned the faces of the department managers and personal assistants from all seven branches of Voss Jewellery gathered on the video call. A quiet sense of pride warmed my chest. They had worked hard and delivered results, but I kept the praise locked inside. Compliments too soon could make them complacent."Alright, everyone. We have covered everything. I expect you to keep delivering the same high standard. Mr. Tony will schedule the next virtual meeting to finalize strategies for boosting sales on the eclipse rings and the rest of the new jewelry line. If there are no further questions, let us get back to work."I paused, studying their expressions on the tablet screen. Most nodded in agreement. Only Vivian hesitated, her brow furrowed."What is it, Vivian?""Apologies, ma’am, but the top investors are requesting a face-to-face meeting with you."I held her gaze through the screen. Something was clearly wrong. Vivian rarely looked this strained. Running the London bra
DERRICK’S POV"Alpha CEO, the elders are here to see you."I lifted my head from the mountain of documents piled on my desk. Irene stood by the door, tablet in hand. Her usual professional smile was missing.I frowned. Not again.Why had they come all the way to my company? Could they not wait until I returned to the packhouse?"What do they want, Irene?" I leaned back in my chair and composed myself."The elders refused to say. But they insisted it was urgent."I sighed and set down my pen. What else did I expect from them?"Let them in.""As you wish, Alpha."The moment Irene stepped aside, the five elders entered my office. Their faces were grim. I knew immediately this was no social visit."Alpha Derrick." Elder Antonio spoke first as they settled onto the large couch opposite my desk."What do I owe this visit?" I rose from my chair, straightened my coat, and moved to one of the empty seats facing them."I thought if this concerns the pack, you would wait for me at the packhouse.
OPRAH’S POVCold washed over me as if someone had dumped ice water down my spine. My heart slammed against my ribs. My hands clenched so tightly at my sides that my nails cut into my palms.I glared at the man chained before me. His face had gone deathly pale beneath the blood dripping from his forehead. His mouth hung open like a fish pulled from water. His eyes bulged from their sockets. His entire body shook violently."Tell me everything." My teeth ground together so hard I was sure Alexander could hear it."Y-you are really alive!" The man blurted out, still sounding lost in a nightmare."Tie him to the chair." My eyes never left the guard. The command was for Alexander."Ops...""Just do it." I cut him off sharply. Alexander sighed but moved behind me."W-what do you want to do to me?" The man asked. Blood mixed with fresh sweat on his skin."Nothing. I just want the truth from you." I grabbed a fistful of his hair and dragged him backward toward the chair. He growled in pain, b
"What is it?""I told you it is a surprise." He nodded toward Lucas, who returned moments later."He has started to see through her.""What do you mean, Lucas?" I asked sharply."He visited her earlier.""Lilith?""Yes. And he has started to realize she has been pretending all along." "Wow. Finally." A real smile spread across my face."But he told me to remain calm. We should tolerate her a little longer while we continue the investigation.""That sounds good." I murmured."Yes. And... he asked if you and the pup are okay. I told him yes.""You should have told him they do not want your protection. That they have me." Alexander growled."Calm down, Alex. Please." I stepped between them. "I do not like Derrick, and you know that." Alexander chimed in, fists clenched at the sides."I know. But we also need more information." I turned to Alexander. "Let us play along for now so he can focus on finding the truth about that bitch.""If you say so." Alexander sighed."Is it done now?" I a
OPRAH’S POVThat night, I prepared a simple meal for Zarek and sat beside him at the table. He kept pushing my hand away, insisting he was an adult who could feed himself. I smiled softly despite the exhaustion weighing on my shoulders. Sauce dripped down his chin as his small hands gripped the spoon with fierce determination. I would correct that later. For now, I let him try, watching every clumsy movement with a mixture of pride and tenderness.After dinner, I carried him to bed and read his favorite book about a fantasy world of kings at war. Zarek never cared for cartoons or stories of princes living in luxury. He loved tales of princes who fought to protect their kingdoms and the people they cherished. That was my Zarek. Different. Fierce even at four years old. His hazel eyes stayed wide and focused as I read, hanging on every word about battles and loyalty.By the time his eyelids grew heavy and his breathing turned deep and even, the night had grown late. I kissed his forehea
OPRAH’S POV"Mummy, is everything alright?"The small voice snapped everyone back to the present. I already knew who it was. His scent wrapped around me like a warm blanket. He was mine, born from my womb. My pup. My pride and joy."Yes, everything is fine, baby." I turned and met Zarek’s big hazel eyes staring up at me with open curiosity."Well," Zarek shifted his gaze to Geoffrey, then to Alexander."And you are right, little genius..." Alexander began with a grin."Can you just stop it?" I sighed, already exhausted. I shot Alexander a sharp glare. He only smiled wider, clearly enjoying himself."I told you not to...""Let the little champ into adult business?" Alexander finished for me. I rolled my eyes and spun toward Geoffrey."You can go and continue with the work.""Of course, ma’am." Geoffrey nodded, gave Alexander a quick nod, and left the house.I sighed and pressed a hand to my forehead. The reminder of my upcoming online meeting with my personal assistant made me want to
OPRAH’S POV"Thank you all for coming today. I... I honestly did not know if I would have the strength to face you."Lilith stood at the podium, eyes glistening with perfectly timed tears. Heavy makeup streaked down her face in dark trails, mixing with sweat. She clutched the edges of the stand unt
LILITH’S POV"You think I would do something like that to you?" I collapsed into fresh sobs. My body trembled with calculated precision. Tears spilled freely down my cheeks as I shook uncontrollably. Cold sweat prickled along my spine beneath the expensive fabric of my dress."I did not. It is just
LILITH’S POV"How could you?!"Derrick filled the wide-open doorway. His face remained stone cold. Veins bulged across his forehead. His mouth hung slightly open, teeth grinding together. His hazel eyes flickered and shifted into burning golden yellow as his wolf fought for control. His chest rose
DERRICK’S POV"Lucas!" I roared. My chest heaved with each breath. My heart slammed against my ribs. My hands shook as I curled them into tight fists until the knuckles turned white. I had shoved the phone into my pocket just in time. Otherwise it would have shattered in my grip."Yes, Alpha." Luca







