"See that area over there?" I gestured toward a large, carefully maintained space near the back of the house, my words tumbling out in a nervous rush. "That's going to be the vegetable garden. I had the soil tested and everything—apparently it's perfect for growing tomatoes, herbs and many others. Hailey and I can practice agriculture. you can also join us sometimes. ”Emma remained quiet, but I could see her eyes following where I pointed, taking it all in. Her scent kept shifting between emotions so rapidly I could barely keep up—surprise, confusion, something that might have been longing, and underneath it all, that stubborn wall of hurt she refused to let down."And the best part," I continued, my voice growing more excited as I gestured toward the back of the property, "is the kennel area I've already ordered to be built behind the house. I thought... I thought maybe Hailey would like to pick out a puppy." I couldn't keep the hopeful smile off my face. "I know how much she loves
*****DARRELL'S POV******Emma hadn't spoken a single word since I'd practically kidnapped her and forced her into this journey she didn't want. She just stayed glued to the door like it was her lifeline, staring outside with that stubborn jaw set in that defiant line. And I know that if there is a chance of escape for her, she would even think twice before she jumps out of the car.I know she doesn't want to be here with me. I know how much she hated me as I heard every single word she was saying earlier. But this is the only way for me to make her calm down and show her that no matter what happens, she will always be the only choice for me. I took a deep breath, trying to keep my eyes on the road but it was a little bit difficult as my traitorous gaze kept drifting to her flawless and milky skin which was exposed and I was losing my damn mind trying not to notice how the fabric clung onto her.Emma was only wearing Daisy Dukes and a clingy tank top, and I couldn’t believe I had brou
Entering my office, I slammed my door harder than necessary as I walked to my desk, rage burning through me. “Wow, I can't believe that son of a bitch!” I said as I unbuttoned the first few buttons of my shirt, suddenly feeling hot and suffocated. For some unknown reason this law firm has started feeling more suffocating so I could hardly breathe. My enhanced hearing was picking up every whispered conversation, every keyboard click, every phone ring from the offices around me, and it was driving me crazy.This was exactly the kind of situation that made me understand why some werewolves chose to live completely separate from human society. The constant need to restrain ourselves, to play by their rules even when they had no intention of playing fair was really exhausting.But there weren't such places in this world again.The world has changed and we all lives among them, hiding our true form.I paced behind my desk, running my left hand through my hair as I tried to ground myself.
*******CARMEN'S POV****** I kept staring at my phone, waiting for Emma to call back after she suddenly cut off the call without warning. But the screen stayed dark. After what felt like forever, I finally gave up and decided to call her to have a proper conversation about what exactly is happening. She didn't seem so good when we were talking. I just hope she is really alright. I sighed heavily as I know that she must be going through a lot as I have imagined finding out that Liam has been cheating on me several times…..I will definitely lose it. So I can imagine what pain she's also going through right now. I dialed her line. Ring... ring... ring... But she didn't pick up. I tried it again and it was still the same thing. "Is that mama?" I looked up to see Hailey coming down the stairs, already dressed for school. Her dark hair was doing that messy wave thing around her shoulders, and she was struggling with the zipper on her backpack. Oh, I forgot to do her braid.
"She told me she refused to divorce me and made all sorts of threats before leaving. Then after about two hours she came back with a change of mind and said she’s going to sign the divorce papers. I knew something wasn't right but… since I wanted that divorce more than anything, I brushed it off. And I even shared a drink with her…""How could you be such a fool to even share a drink with her? You should have known that drink might…""The wine wasn't laced with anything and it was served by me. She used Jane."My heart clenched at his words, but I forced myself to remain impassive. I couldn't let him see how his explanation was affecting me, how a tiny part of me wanted so desperately to believe him."Your daughter?”"Adopted," he corrected, his voice tight with pain. "I couldn't believe she would use such a young child for her evil plan. And the next thing I remembered was waking up naked with a note pasted on the dressing mirror that she would come back after nine months."The room
"Angel…."Before he could finish anything he wanted to say, I slammed the door in his face and the echo reverberated through the room like a gunshot. My chest heaved as I leaned back against the door, heart pounding like a drum in my ears.What the hell is he doing here?Was he listening the whole time?Did he hear everything I said? And the part where I told Hailey he was dead?Oh my God, what am I going to do now?A loud bang followed, and the doorknob rattled as he tried to come in, but I refused to open it for him, still leaning against the door as if that was the only way to keep him from entering."Emma, please." His voice cracked. "Open the door. I just want to talk.""I can explain everything."Explain what?About how I saw him having sex with the woman he claimed he felt nothing for and that they were in a contract marriage? Or about how he had been standing there all this while, eavesdropping on my private conversations where I’m pouring out my sorrow?"No, I don't want to