INICIAR SESIÓNHailey’s pov. I had locked myself up for 24 hours, unable to eat or sleep; I just kept staring at the window. The nerve of Adrian to think he could order me around as he wished. How dare him? He had rejected me, and now because of Elena, he wants me to kidnap Elena’s children for him? Who does he think he is? I exhaled. I was going to tell her the truth by fire, by force. I was going to inform my friend of this stupid, deadass plan. I quickly slipped into a comfortable gown, and within a few minutes, I was out of the house. I had heard rumors that they had moved into Dominic’s quarters because it was safer. Apparently, security had been tightened after Adrian’s escape: armed guards, restricted access, surveillance everywhere. Good. That meant they were protected. As soon as I got there, I froze. The place looked like a fortress. Two armed guards stood by the gate. Another patrol vehicle was parked by the side. My heart thudded in my chest, but I forced myself forward. “I’m
Elena’s POV. “Mummy, can I have some pancakes, please?” Lisa's sweet voice pulled me right back. I blinked, then smiled widely. “Of course, baby,” I said softly, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. She grinned, and her eyes lit up instantly. “Mummy! Me too,” Liam said as he stretched his arms, ready to collect the plate of food. I laughed softly. “Sit properly first.” He quickly adjusted himself, sitting straighter, like he was in school. Satisfied, I placed the plate in front of Lisa before serving Liam next. Liam didn’t even wait to hear Logan grunt before he passed the plate to him to take out as much as he wanted. “Hey! That’s too much!” Lisa complained immediately, seeing her brother scoop. Logan froze mid-scoop. “No, it’s not.” “It’s okay, Lisa, let’s share,” Liam said quickly, trying to sound like the mature one. Logan frowned. “I am sharing.” I pressed my lips together, fighting a smile. “Alright, that’s enough. Everyone will get the same.” I reached fo
I had just finished having breakfast a few minutes ago. My father’s health wasn't getting any better, and this had me so much on my toes. I stared outside the window. Rain was falling so heavily I couldn't even see the gates clearly. Everywhere felt blurry, just like my thoughts. But I didn’t care. I just needed to get out of the house, to sit at a place where I could feel the cold breeze on my cheeks. I soon dressed up, wore my coat, and in a matter of minutes, I was out of the pack with my umbrella on. I got into the car that was parked outside waiting for me. The driver drove me to a restaurant outside the pack. I just needed to feel an entirely different environment, something away from the pack that felt like a cage. As soon as I got to the restaurant, I sat at a corner, ordered a cup of coffee, and opened my laptop. I needed to check and reply to my mails. I had barely finished reading them when I felt a shadow approach me and loom over me. I looked up to see an unfamili
Adrian’s POV.It’s been a week since Dominic confronted me, a week since he had me locked up in jail, and a week since I escaped and ran.I heaved a heavy sigh.Overnight, I had lost everything. How had that been possible? I stared at the noodles I was eating, which had already gotten cold by now.Pathetic.That was what I had become.From power to hiding in a filthy apartment on the outskirts of the city. The silence here was different and cold.Dominic. My jaw tightened at the thought of him. How pathetic I had been to think that he would hesitate to lock me in jail.How pathetic of me to think that Elena wouldn’t leave me without blinking an eye.My thoughts moved to the children and Elena. By this time, we would be having rice for dinner together like a family.I swallowed hard. My mind flashed to several years ago. I had conspired to murder the late Alpha, not only because of my personal reasons but also because of Elena.I have always wanted her to be mine, but she never looked
I exhaled as I watched Dominic leave. I was alone with the children now, and they needed me. I took my bath, and in a matter of minutes, I was clad in a comfortable pink cloth. I needed to go to them, to see how they were doing. I headed to their quarters, and as I stepped into the short corridor that connected to the children’s wing, I began to hear their fights in the room. They sounded so innocent, unaware of what was going on. I moved in closer to their high-pitched giggles. "Give it back!" “No way! I had it first!” Liam shot back, laughing so hard the words wobbled. I paused just outside the doorway. My hand rested on the frame as I listened to the sounds before I showed myself. Through the crack, I could see Liam darting around the rug. Logan was right behind him. Lisa sat on the table as she played with her doll, watching her brothers fighting over a toy. A small smile tugged at the corner of my lips as I kept watching them for a few seconds before I finally pulled the
After listening to the women gossip the previous day, I had decided to take it upon myself to find Elena and ask her what was really going on. I am her friend. Her oldest, closest friend. If something had shifted in her life, something big enough to make the entire pack whisper, she would tell me. She always has. There’s no reason for her to lie to me. Not after everything we’ve been through together. I freshened up quickly, threw on something simple but put-together. Then I stopped by the little florist stall near the pack entrance and picked up her favorite flowers: white lilies mixed with pale pink roses. Nothing flashy. Just… her. I planted my usual smile on my face and headed straight for the Alpha’s quarters. Yes, the Alpha’s quarters. Since she was now Dominic's guest, she would definitely be at the Alpha’s quarters. As soon as I got to the Alpha’s quarters, Elena's unmistakable scent hit my nostrils. She was definitely in there. The pack's guards didn’t bother to stop me







