LOGINAinaI can hardly believe that I am finally able to enjoy my honeymoon in the place promised by Osborne, far away from home. Initially, I was overjoyed at the prospect of a vacation, but it later occurred to me that there truly is no place like home.The ambiance here is unlike anything I have experienced before; the expansive sea, the sandy shores, everything about this destination feels new and refreshingly different.Osborne embraces me from behind, playfully nibbling on my ear. "You always do that," I laugh, and he chuckles in response. "Well, I cannot bear to be a moment without you in my arms," he quips.I turned to meet his gaze, the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. "Neither can I, so how about we fully enjoy this moment?" I suggested in a flirtatious manner, observing how his pupils dilated; he was clearly intrigued by the idea, as he always is."Then your wish is my command, my love," he lowered his head and kissed me, a deliciously sweet kiss that left my k
AinaI was completely taken aback when I heard the announcement that the Silver Crest Pack had gone to war with the Waterford Pack — or even when it actually happened. Everything unfolded so suddenly that I barely had time to process it. For a war, it didn’t even feel like one. What were they thinking? Alpha Hamilton didn't really think he'd win, did he? I had wondered. But when the Luna finally filled me in on what I’d missed, I was left speechless.Had I really been so clueless all this while? So unaware of what was happening right under my nose?“There was no need for you to know,” Osborne said calmly when I brought it up later. “And as you can see, our pack was left untouched.”“Yes, I know what you mean,” I replied, crossing my arms. “But you never told me anything about it.”At that moment, I was sitting across from him in his office. He was busy, his head bent over a few scattered papers, but I could tell he was listening.He finally looked up and said, “Oh really? And how woul
OsborneAfter ending the call with Hamilton, I let the phone slip from my fingers and land on the desk with a dull thud. The room felt heavier, the tension still humming in the air from the conversation. Across from me, Alex was staring, his eyes fixed on me like he was looking at a stranger. Fear flickered there, sharp and obvious.“Your eyes are going to come off if you keep staring like that,” I said dryly, breaking the silence with a joke.He swallowed and tried to smile, but his voice came out unsteady. “Well… if I said I wasn’t scared of you, then I’d be a liar. When did you become like this?”I leaned back in my chair, studying him. It’s better he knows me now, I thought. Better he understands the kind of man he’s working for.But even as I sat there, anger pulsed through me. That lunatic had gone too far. I had paid him to cripple Bella, nothing more. Maybe he thought that because I gave him money, we were suddenly allies, maybe even friends. But rape? That was never part of t
HamiltonI paced the length of the hospital corridor like a caged beast, my hands shaking as I dragged them through my hair. The image of my child on that floor, bloodied and broken, wouldn’t leave me. Her legs—twisted and mangled beyond recognition. No parent should ever have to see their child like that.I kept telling myself she was alive. That she would pull through. That even if she never walked again, she would still be here with me. I could not lose her—not my Bella. Not my jewel.She had been rushed into the emergency ward hours ago. Each passing minute felt like an eternity gnawing at my chest. I stood there, every sound amplified—the squeak of shoes on the linoleum, the soft beeping of machines, the distant murmur of nurses. My heart hammered so loudly it drowned everything else out.Finally, the door opened. The doctor emerged looking pale, his scrubs stained with sweat. He bowed slightly, but I had no patience for pleasantries.“How is my child?” I barked, my voice a mixtu
OsborneI was arranging the stack of papers on my desk when Alex walked in. He looked uneasy, his eyes darting briefly before meeting mine.“The Alpha is back,” he said, voice low. “He’s requested your presence.”I arched my brow and nodded. “And what about what I asked of you?”Alex gave a faint smile. “He’s on it.”Good. I rose from my seat, straightening my jacket before leaving the office.Father was pacing the length of the room when I entered. The weight of tension hung heavy in the air.“How did it go with him?” I asked, my voice calm but edged.He spun to face me. “There will be war, Osborne. He bit where he shouldn’t have.”I smirked faintly. That was what I wanted to hear. Words without actions are nothing but smoke without fire.“Tell me whenever you’re ready,” I said smoothly, a smile playing on my lips.He nodded once. It was final.We were going to play a little with the Waterford Pack, to remind them who we are.Later, I pushed open the door to my room and found Aina in
Bella I sat on the bed turning over my father’s words — so he wanted Osborne taken out all along? I just cannot fathom it. But just then a maid interrupted my thoughts. “My mistress, the person you asked for is here,” she announced.“Bring her in,” I told her.The maid led a young girl inside. If anyone was going to die, it would be Aina — not Osborne. I looked the girl over. “I'll need you to go to Silver Crest pack. Did you hear your sister was hospitalized?” I asked. She bowed. “Yes, ma’am. I was told she had an accident.”I kept my face calm. “Good. Visit her and call me when you get there. There’s something I want her to do for me.” The girl lifted her head and nodded.“Don’t worry,” I added smoothly. “All your expenses will be paid. You must leave right away.”But less than five hours later the plan hit a snag. Word reached me that no one from Waterford was allowed into Silver Crest Pack. My eyes widened — my pawn couldn’t carry out my orders.“Does anyone have her contact?” I







