Mag-log in“You didn’t kill her,” he said firmly.“We both know that. But the public won’t. Vanessa wouldn’t want you wrapped up in this.”“It’s too late. I’m already wrapped up.”I looked up at him and he held my gaze with intensity. “Laila. I’m willing to drop everything to protect you. Run away with me. We
Laila’s POVMy breath in my throat, my gaze was fixed onto the screen. I couldn’t look away, watching as my entire life fell apart right in front of my eyes.“We talk now with Adelaide, Vanessa Harper’s aunt, who has uncovered this story,” said the news reporter.The screen split in half, so that th
“You don’t know anything about what’s going on here, Alpha.”“Maybe. Maybe not. But I know you are a coward who refuses to do what’s right. And I know, whatever I have to do to return actual justice to this place, I’m going to do.”“Is that a threat, Alpha?”“No,” I said, growling now. “It’s a promi
Jason’s POVI stormed into the police station, ready to raise all kinds of hell. Marcus was already waiting there with a few of my guards, and together they had cornered the officers I had left in charge with bringing Adelaide into custody.“What the hell happened?” I asked them.They lowered their
“Victor,” I said.“What?”“When was the last time you looked at Vanessa? I mean really looked at her.”“What are you getting at?”I showed him the picture. “Look at this.”He did. “That’s Vanessa and one of her friends. I can’t be bother to learn names.”“Forget the friend. Really look at Vanessa.”
Adelaide’s POVI arrived at Victor’s house in the early morning hours. Since I’d alerted him of my coming arrival, it didn’t startle me that he opened the door himself and dragged me inside, likely not wanting any of the servants to see me, or the children, Jessica and Hannah.“Your impatience is go
Laila's POVAva's breathing had finally evened out, turning soft and steady.I sat beside her bed, running my fingers through her dark hair. She looked so small in that hospital bed. Too fragile.The machines beeped around us. Heart monitor steady, but reminding me how precarious everything was.He
“Yes, yes, that’s all well and good,” she said, waving her hand like she was trying to wave away the last few words I had said. “Come inside and I’ll tell you about some interesting investments. I’m sure you will agree they’ll be worth your time.”I followed her into the house. The butler stayed at
Jason’s POVI sat at the desk in my office, glaring at Hank as he sat in the chair across from me. Marcus stood nearby, his arms crossed.Hank wasn’t smirking as much as he had in the past, likely because we had disrupted his entire day by dragging him here. Some of my guard were still standing outs
“I can keep watch outside the door,” I told her. “If that would make you more comfortable.”“I can’t ask you to do that.”“You aren’t asking. I’m offering.”“I’m f-fine,” she said, but her voice wavered.“Don’t worry about anything,” I told her. “You get your shower. I’ll keep you safe.”Again, she







