LOGINPOV: Selena
“You must think you are so lucky, Lina.
You got yourself a millionaire from the bloodline of sentinels. This must be the best birthday gift ever, huh?
Your mom is such a hero to get you such a cute and wealthy suitor. Have you told your boyfriend that your wolf is as tiny as a little puppy?” my sister asks me after Richard left to attend an important business meeting.
“Keep running your mouth at me, Jackie, and I’ll make sure you don’t get a dime out of me when I get married to Richard!” I told her in a mocking tone, smirking evilly as Dad looked at me dangerously.
“Married?
You want to marry that man that you know nothing about?” he screamed at me, glaring dangerously at me.
“Yes, Dad, I will marry him because Mom chose him for me. He wants us to be married in two days so we could attend Alpha Edmond’s party on Saturday,” I let out proudly, too excited to hide my feelings.
“Yeah, I heard the Alpha is back too; I heard he has been in prison all this while and not on a business trip like the Beta and elders make us believe. But that is no longer important because he is back now, and he is giving out huge contracts to business owners with good backgrounds and backing. Is that why you are attending the party with Richard? Are you two trying to get contracts too?” Aunt Vera asks in a sarcastic tone, laughing at our expense.
“Forgive my laughter, dear daughter; I don’t mean to be rude to the real owner of the house in which I live. But don’t you think your company and Richard’s are too small compared to the companies Alpha Edmond works with?” she asks, gazing at me as if I’m stupid. I would have kept quiet and ignored her if Jackie didn’t guess the right answer.
“They are getting married and merging the company together,” she let out aloud, smirking proudly for the first time since I have known her.
“That’s right, y’all. Richard and I will be married and our assets will be merged to form a perfect union, a power couple,” I told them proudly, loving the look of frustration on their faces.
“You are taking everything from me to give to your boyfriend?
Are you fucking insane?” Dad screamed at me, his face turning red with anger.
“Yes, Dad, I will merge my company with his after our marriage. Now hand over all my documents before morning because I’m eighteen years old, and I’m getting married and leaving you and your family!” I told him firmly, taking a deep breath and savoring the moment I had waited for all my life.
I had dreamt of this day all my life, and as I waited for the documents to be given to me, I felt a sense of relief and pride because Dad did not make a fuss about it like I expected. Vera and Jackie only eyed me furiously. But they left and allowed me to enjoy my victory. And that was so satisfying.
I had only one day to prepare for my private wedding with Richard. He doesn’t care what I wear as long as I’m his. I loved the fact that he accepts anything I say. He values my ideas and suggestions, and he makes me feel appreciated and loved.
I chose a long sleeve body-hugging lace gown with a mermaid cut and a deep V-neck that showed some cleavage. My dad was too furious to walk me down the aisle, so I walked alone with a satisfied smile plastered on my face, prepared to tie the knot with my prince charming, Richard. I love him with everything in me; he is my savior and my protector.
It was our wedding night, and just as I promised, I was ready to transfer all my assets to his name as my husband.
"Sign the documents, my love; show how much you love and trust me," he coerced me, backing me up against the wall and kissing me passionately.
"I trust you, my love, and I will do whatever it takes to make you happy," I confessed, giggling excitedly as he flicked his tongue on my earlobe. He handed me the papers as we drove to our hotel for our honeymoon. Damn, it's going to be a great night. So fucking perfect, just like I planned. I signed the papers without a second thought, and he smiled proudly, kissing me so passionately.
We met with our friends at our wedding party, and we had so much fun, partying and celebrating the beginning of our happily ever after. I knew getting married would make him treat me better. I could tell by the way he was always putting his hand on me tonight that he is more into me than before. I could see that he loves me more now that we are married.
"Let's get started on our honeymoon, my love. I want babies, lots of them," I let out excitedly, trying to stand up to my feet but failing miserably.
I'm drunk!
So fucking wasted!
I could feel myself struggling to stay awake; I couldn't sit straight, so I laid my head on the table to take a nap.
"I want to go home, Richard. Take me home and make me yours forever," I let out in my drunken state, not minding the people seated around me.
"Stay right here, my love; I'll be right back," he told me, kissing me passionately, making me moan delightfully. That kiss was the last thing I remember.
The next morning, I woke up in a strange room, feeling so sore between my legs. There were stains on the bed, proof that my innocence had been taken by my husband. I smiled in satisfaction as I got up and ran to the bathroom to meet Richard.
I felt a bit sore, but I still desired to be ravished by my husband. Last night I was a bit drunk, so I didn't recall the details. This morning, I would take the lead in seducing my husband and riding him to orgasm. I did not bother with my nightie, which looked to have been ripped off my body last night.
"Babe, where are you?" I called out to him in a singsong tone, giggling excitedly as I opened the bathroom door and came face to face with a stranger.
"Who the hell are you?" I yelled in shock as I grabbed a robe that was hanging on the wall, trying to hide my body from him.
"There's no need for that, sweetheart; I got a good view from all angles last night," he let out coyly, smiling in satisfaction.
"Oh no!
Oh my God!
Oh no!
What have I done?
No, it's you!
What have you done? What did you do to me? How did I get here? How did I get into your bed?" I asked in shock, my eyes fixed on the charming but cocky guy that was staring at me lustfully. He looked vaguely familiar, but that was not my problem right now!
"Where is my husband? How did this happen to me?” I yelled in anger, trying so hard to hold back my tears.
"Husband?
You’re married?
How did you get chosen as my surrogate? Did your husband agree to this? Is this a thing between you two?
I mean, does this happen often in your marriage?" the man asked, approaching me with a seductive grin on his face. I took a step back, feeling a rush of panic and confusion wash over me. This wasn't supposed to happen. I wasn't supposed to wake up in a stranger's bed, feeling filthy and guilty as hell. Tears welled up in my eyes as I tried to make sense of the situation.
"I don't understand. What did you do to me?" I demanded, my voice trembling with fear and anger. The man chuckled softly, reaching out to touch my face with a gentle caress. I recoiled at his touch, feeling a surge of revulsion and disgust.
Nah...
That’s a lie. I don’t feel repulsed by him; I think I’m even attracted to him, and that is the most annoying thing. I don’t know this guy; I have never met him before. Then why the hell do I feel so drawn to him? Why am I attracted to this sexy stranger?
POV: Selina“You were looking for this?” she teased, dangling it slightly before slipping it into her pocket. Anger flared through me, hot and sudden.“You shouldn’t be here, we have no ties, and I don’t wish to be know as a part of your family.”“And yet I am,” she whispered.“Funny how that works, funny how I’m always winning. Why’s that, Lina, why do you think I’m winning?Is it because you are a stupid loser?” she laughed, laughing so hysterically that I almost cried. For a moment, neither of us spoke. The silence stretched, thick with years of hatred, resentment, and something darker that had always existed between us. We were sisters, step sisters that hate each other so much. Nothing about us had ever been the same, not once had she treated me like a sister, and I’ll be damn if I let her bully me when im at my lowest.“I heard everything,” she suddenly said, her tone shifting. My brows furrowed as I eyed her warily.“What are you talking about?”“Your little conversation,” she
POV: Selina“Stay here, and wait for my message. Don’t leave without hearing from me first, and when I give you a location I need you to drop everything else, and meet me there as soon as possible.” He told me firmly, leaving me alone with Sofia.“He’s going to do something stupid, isn’t he?” I asked her, watching through the window on the private ward I was moved to. He moved me to a more private ward with his sister and he asked Chris to gather everyone and meet him at the mansion. So I’m guessing that he’s finally run out of patience and I hate to think of the outcome of his impatience and anger.“He’s getting ready for war,” she responded sadly, her eyes fixed on her brother’s figure as he gave us one last look before getting into the car and speeding away.“For so long he has been manipulated and silenced by Gramps, but this time he’s fighting back and I’m so excited to see him fight for what he wants. But I would hate to see him hurt, I can’t bear the thought of it.” She said, h
POV: Edmond“What do you mean moved him, moved him how, and why?Where is he now, where did he move him to?” She asked me desperately, almost crying. That image consumed me, the look of desperation etched on her face as I delivered the horrifying news. Nothing had prepared me for the way her tears fell, hot and relentless.“He took him, Lina, he wants to use him against me. It’s all my fault, I should have been one step ahead, I should have taken Better care of you and your brother.” I told her sadly.“He’s using him to hurt us...” she sobbed.“He’s using my little Jason as leverage.” She let out with pain in her heart. I had never felt more useless in my life. That my grandfather could stoop so low to kidnap an innocent boy to force me into compliance was sickening. I wanted to punch something, to scream at the walls, but instead, life continued its relentless pace, and the world beyond the grand entrance remained blissfully indifferent to my chaos.“Just take me to him, please Eddie
POV: SelinaLooking at me on that hospital bed made him feel guilty. I could see it in his eyes. The regret. The panic. The shame he tried so hard to hide. When I asked for my kid brother Jason, he froze. That was when I knew something was wrong. He had no answer, no immediate reassurance, no calm explanation. Just shock, just silence. Just that haunted look in his eyes like the ground beneath him had suddenly cracked open.How could he not know where Jason was?I trusted him!I trusted him with my heart. With my body. With my future. I trusted him to keep my brother safe when I had no one else to rely on. When his grandfather forced me out of that house like I was nothing. When he stood there and let that old man make him choose between me and Alexia. And now he couldn’t even tell me where Jason was. I watched him think. His jaw tight. His eyes distant. Calculating. Searching for a solution that didn’t exist.“Jason should still be at home,” he finally said. “Exactly where we left hi
POV: EdmondI left my grandfathers presence in anger. I am determined to find the boy without his help and prove to him that I don’t need him to get the job done. I searched everywhere I could think of, I visited hospitals, and any other organizations that care for kids with his kind of disabilities. But I couldn’t find him, I kept searching for him, involving street thugs and even the cops. But no luck, not even a clue.After searching for Jason all day, I finally gave up. I’ve searched everywhere I could think of, and yet he is nowhere to be found, I had no choice but to go back home and face my grandfather again. I stood there, the door swinging shut behind me with a force that echoed my furious heartbeat. Gramps was seated behind his immense oak desk, a picture of calm authority, as if my entrance hadn’t just shattered the delicate peace of his office. He looked up, an eyebrow arched, the hint of a smirk playing at the corners of his lips.“You have quite the nerve, Edmond,” he sa
POV: EdmondLooking at Selina on the hospital bed made me feel more guilty than I have ever felt in my life. She looked small under those white sheets. Pale. Fragile. Tubes attached to her arm. Machines blinking beside her. And yet, even in that condition, her first thought was not herself. It was Jason, her kid brother.When she asked for her kid brother, my heart dropped to my stomach. I had nothing to tell her. Nothing!Because in the chaos of fighting with my grandfather, in the rage of watching her being forced out of my house, in the madness of choosing between her and Alexia, I totally forgot about her brother. How could I have been so stupid and careless?She trusted me with her heart. She trusted me with her body. She trusted me to protect her, to protect Jason. And I failed before even trying. I couldn’t do anything when my grandfather forced her out of the house. I stood there while he made me choose Alexia over her. I watched Selina pack her pride and walk out with her hea
POV: Edmond“What are you saying, Oppa, are you saying what I’m thinking?” I asked him, staring at the jewellery he’s holding because it looks so much like ours, no fucking difference.“What I’m saying to you idiot is that this jewellery is just an expensive diamond necklace that is just the same c
POV: Edmond “Where the hell have you been, Edmond?Did you come up with more lies to tell me?” He sneered at me as soon as I walked into his bedroom. I smiled warmly and walked to him, leaning to kiss his forehead. He groaned in dissatisfaction but couldn’t bear to be angry for long when he was ob
POV: Edmond I got a call from one of the guards at home, and I was so pissed to hear that my grandfather and my brothers are not in the hospital like I instructed. I’d asked them to take him to the hospital because it seems he is close to having a heart attack because of all the news he has recei
POV: Edmond“This is bad, Lina!This is really bad!” I told Selina the moment Gramps and my half brothers left. She was in the car sulking when I walked up to her to complain about the new development and Gramps orders.“I have to do something about it, Lina. He must never find out that I found the







