KEAGAN'S POV ~My head snapped in every direction, scanning the hall. Indeed, Sylvia was nowhere to be seen.Shit!I quickly rushed out of the hall in search of her, Hector at my side, pointing out the last places people had seen her."Did you see her agent as well?" I asked, digging the pads of my thumb into my temple as I paused at the last place I knew she had been."No, Alpha." Hector shook his head, and I ground my molars together.What the fuck!I was restless, a sense of impending doom settling over me like a shroud—even though I knew I shouldn't be—but where was she?My attention snapped to a little boy whose mother was scolding him for wandering away from her. The boy kept sniffling, his head bowed as she continued to reprimand him.I was about to pull my gaze away when the boy cried. "But Mom, I was trying to help a lady. A bad man was dragging her to the restroom while she kept fighting him. She didn't look well," the boy complained, and my spine turned to steel. Every mus
KEAGAN'S POV ~Emma's face drained of all color, her mouth agape in shock as she stood before the restroom door. My eyes moved to the right and I saw that she wasn't alone—Hector stood beside her, equally stunned, followed by a group of guests, both familiar and unfamiliar. Their eyes darted back and forth between the bloody scene and Sylvia, who was slipping in and out of consciousness.Speaking of the devil.Sylvia groaned and raised her head. Her eyes were closed, brows creased as she moved her hands blindly. Was she looking for me? Gritting my teeth, I inched a bit closer and emitted some pheromones so she could know how close I was. And immediately her hands moved to circle my neck. I stiffened as she pulled me closer, whining softly."Don't go Keagan," She whimpered in a slur, her face was so close to mine that her sweet breath fanned across my nose. "I'm so scared. Hold me."My eyes widened in surprise.I stared at her face, trying to discern if she was intentionally pulling me
JESSICA'S POV~Happy Death Day, JessicaI stared at the crimson lettering over my reflection, a small, bitter smile playing on my lips. With a red lipstick, I had written the words on the mirror and now they taunted me with a vengeance.Taking a few steps back, I examined the words over and over again. They clearly described how I felt. Dead inside. Rotten and withered out. But deep down, I knew I shouldn’t feel that way. I should be happy. I should feel fulfilled that I had accomplished my heart's desire—my long-term goals—but all that filled my heart was guilt and unease.Today, I finally tied the knot with my boyfriend and heir to Thunder Pack—the wealthiest and most powerful pack in the Northern Region. I was adorned with the most luxurious fabrics and diamond jewelry, pretty much the picture-perfect bride. But not even the charade of the tabloid-worthy wedding could make my heart stop clenching.An alarm buzzed before I could slump on the sofa by the mirror, reminding me of the c
KEAGAN'S POV~"Could you just leave already?" I snapped at Jessica as she placed a tray of food on the nearby stool.She flinched at my harsh tone, but I felt no remorse. I despised her presence around me.She gulped, wiping the back of her palm on her dress, before attempting to force a smile on her face, which only served to annoy me further. Could she just stop trying to please me? Was she trying to be cute right now? Because she was failing miserably, and my hands itched to hurl her out of the bedroom so I could have some fresh air to myself.Her usual smile no longer touched me; the sparkle that once formed whenever she grinned at me was now gone, and its sight only served to irritate me beyond measure.She was no longer cute. She had lost a tremendous amount of weight, her chubby cheeks were now sunken, and her complexion was now pallid. She looked like a malnourished scarecrow, and I couldn't stand the sight of her.I had stopped taking her with me to any public function. Most
KEAGAN'S POV~"I missed you so much after our one-night stand. I missed you terribly. Did you miss me too?" She fluttered her eyelashes, which flustered me.She bit her lip, her fingers suddenly moving to my belt, savagely tugging at the buckle to undo it. Her frenzied gaze never left mine, making my heart beat furiously against my ribcage. Fuck she was so fucking hot. I wanted to drag her to her knees and ram my cock into those full lips.My head was spinning with lust, fueled by her seductive movements and the way she stared at me, but I knew this was all shades of wrong.Fuck! I was married, and my mate was asleep and exhausted just right behind me, a few walls separating us. I forced a frown on my face before taking a step back, watching Emma’s mouth part in shock."Emma... You need to stop this right now. I'm a married—""It doesn't even matter!" she whisper-yelled, moving towards me. "I know how much you miss me. Just let me prove it to you and show it how it was between us.”Wa
JESSICA'S POV~As I slept, a strange sensation crept over me, unlike anything I had felt in a long time. A terrifying discomfort coursed through my body, and I struggled to open my eyes, but they remained sealed shut. No matter how much I willed my body to awaken, I could only toss and turn helplessly in bed, lost in the throes of this strange, unsettling feeling.Fear gripped me as I began to wonder if I was dying. My heart raced, and the sense of dread grew stronger with each passing moment. Lying there, feeling utterly helpless and terrified, I desperately tried to break free from the clutches of this nightmare.After what felt like an eternity, my eyes finally fluttered open. I lay in my bed, panting and drenched in sweat. What was going on?Relieved to be free from the nightmarish experience, I slowly turned to find the other side of the bed empty and cold. Has Kaegan been gone for long?Disappointment gnawed at my soul, but I was used to it. He usually woke me up to make his me
JESSICA'S POV~Ever since we returned from the ride, I couldn't find peace within myself anymore. Emma's words continued echoing in my mind, despite my attempts to push them away.I paced back and forth, accidentally dropping things and creating a mess in the room as I was lost in my troubling thoughts.What if Keagan discovered that I had drugged him and induced the mating sense? What if he found out that all the attraction he felt towards me was fake and caused by the love drugs? What on earth was I supposed to do?I no longer had access to those drugs because they were banned, and I had only obtained them through my mother. Now that she had been dead for two years, after my marriage to Keagan, which had helped me become a Luna despite my Omega identity, I felt even more terrible.I had thought our relationship would be filled with games, but I never anticipated that I would fall deeply in love with Keagan.My eyes welled up, and my heart clenched painfully, causing me to almost whe
JESSICA'S POV/~After our long, sensual night, I felt really relaxed and happy when Keagan came inside me. My sadness and problems seemed to go away and I slept very well, better than I had in two years.Morning quickly approached and I wished I could stop it from approaching too fast. I woke up and yawned, turning to the other side of the bed to find Keagan. But the bed was empty and cold, which told me that Keagan had left a long time ago. My heart dipped into my stomach, making the sleep in my eyes disappear instantly. My face fell, and I could feel my eyes lose their shine. I pressed my lips together and closed my eyes, trying to keep the painful feelings in my heart under control. What was I thinking? Was I expecting Keagan to be the caring husband he had been two years ago when I clearly knew what I had done to make him love me?I quickly opened my eyes again and let out a sigh. Climbing out of bed, I slipped on my flip-flops just as the bedroom door opened once more, reveali