Everleigh was shocked and learned about Mark’s cheating. “That was disgusting!" She whispered back. She tried to feel herself, but she felt nothing about the news. One thing she knew was that she was interested and curious. Maybe what she learned right now will help her find some memories hidden inside her mind. “How did I manage it? And who is the other party? ” “You felt relieved, I think.” “Relieve? Why? ” “You kept it a secret and even made friends with the cheater and his lover,” he said. “What?” If she had feelings for Mark, she would never do it. She felt shocked by the revelation; it seemed that the person she knew within her was a total stranger. They were both whispering to each other; their faces were so closed that they didn’t notice someone in front of them. They looked, and both were surprised when they saw Mark looking at them, amused. “May I join you, Mr. Guevarra? Ms. Hearst? Or would I say Mrs. Griswold?” He sat on the chair in front of them. She felt awkward
“I didn’t treat you like a slave, well, maybe for some short period of time,” Rufus answered. Everleigh was not convinced; she knew Rufus was hiding something from her. “Where are we going?" She asked when she noticed that he turned left instead of going straight to the castle. “I already mentioned that Amelia and your dad brought the kids home. What I mean was that your home before,” he said. Home? She was curious about her home before. She spent most of her childhood there. She hoped that her memories would return when she got to see her home. “Why didn't you tell me that my home is closer to your home? I think we’ll move to my father’s house. It’s not proper to be with you when I married your brother.” “I don’t care about propriety, Everleigh. You’ll stay with me. My brother entrusted you to me. He has reasons. Your father can’t protect you. What if your enemies hurt your father and your sister’s family? Why do you think Rujan didn’t ‘tell you about them? ” She sighed. He has
“I cannot divulge more, Leigh. It’s better not to know the past. What’s important is that you are here, and Alpha Rufus is a changed man. For the past few years without you, he has suffered a lot. He always visits Dad here. I don’t know; maybe he wanted to be closer to the people you loved. He may be intimidating, and we may have feared him, but he will protect you with his life. I don’t believe he’ll make the same mistake again. “I’m married to his brother now Amie, and I don’t want to cheat my husband like Rufus cheated on me.” “You can’t avoid your connection. You’re his soul mate. Rujan knew it; I don't know why he hid you from his brother. Think of it: Rujan knew that his brother was as crazy as the devil finding you. Why did he keep you and the boys hidden from his brother? He took advantage of your situation. He knew that the boys were not his, but his brother’s. He deceived you, Leigh.” “You are not fond of Rujan,” Everleigh concluded. “I just don’t know him; it is easy for
Raiden was sleeping on his father’s lap; Rafael was leaning on him, sleeping too; and Rafael was by her side. The boys were exhausted from their first day of school and playtime with Lucy. Edward Hearst was happy to attend to them. They were not his true grandchildren, not related by blood, but Everleigh could feel that the adoration and care of her stepfather were genuine, just like his love for her. The luxury vehicle of Rufus seemed crowded with them. Rufus was smiling, and she could see how happy he was being with his sons. He kissed their temples, smelled their scents, and held them in his arms as if they were going to disappear. Every time she tried to look at Rufus, he gave her a smile full of promises. He even winked at her. She blushed; she felt excited and nervous. Why is she feeling like this? Did she anticipate what he had promised moments ago at her stepfather’s house? “What are you thinking, baby?" Rufus asked, amused. “I’m tired just like the boys, and I imagine we’r
Everleigh was tired from running, but she can’t stop now. Men were coming after her. They intend to kill her. She needs to survive to save her unborn child. She heard a woman laughing. “You can’t hide from me, Everleigh. These rogues will haunt you down and kill you and your child.” She forced herself to make a step, and she was instantly in the middle of the road, and it was too fast. The light blinded her, and then she only felt the pain and the blood running from her head to her face. Everleigh awoke with a start. For an instant, she didn’t know where she was. Her nightmare was back. She had the same nightmare, and it was odd that since she met Rufus and stepped into the castle, it didn’t come back until tonight. Then she remembered—Rufus seduced her in the car. They had intimate moments together inside until Rujan called and Rufus’ mood changed. He was silent, and she was tired. She slept and didn’t remember coming into his bedroom. Rufus brought her here. She looked down; her
“That would be creepy,” she said. She didn’t want someone crawling in her mind. “Thoughts must be private,” she added. Rufus didn’t say a word and went to the kitchen area. When he returned, she was holding a basin and a small towel. He sat on the floor and lifted her feet. He inspected her scratches and frowned as he washed her feet gently. “I should have read your thoughts a long time ago. If I’d read your thoughts, maybe I was able to see our boys growing within your belly and you giving birth to them.” “Or maybe you’d love me and understand me more,” she said. Rufus stopped for a few seconds and then nodded. “Yeah, right. I was a fool.” “I didn’t mean to,” she stammered. Rufus looked at her face and licked the scratch on her face. “I know, baby. I’m here to show you how much you mean to me, you, and the boys.” She avoided his eyes and looked around. “Whose place is this? ” “My grandfather’s” “Oh! We’re disturbing him,” she said. Rufus chuckled. “You already disturbed us,
Deja vu, it happened again. This scenario happened several years ago. That time, he was afraid of accepting the truth. A mere human was his mate. Jealousy twined around his heart and his lungs, stealing his breath. He had never felt it so fiercely before. That blinded him; he punished her so harshly. He felt horrible, thinking about it, Seeing them hugging each other and hearing their secrets, he made an agonizing yowl of regret and remorse. Looking at her right now, Rufus wanted to take her into his arms. He made another growl, an alpha growl, ordering all the wolves around to vacate the place. “We’re just talking,” she grimaced. “That would be defensive; I don’t know we’re just hugging; there's no malice on it.” She grimaced again. “Why am I explaining myself to you? huh." This time, she scowled. He didn’t say a word; he just stepped forward, his eyes narrowing at the instinctive way Everleigh instantly took a step away from him. What the hell? Was his mate afraid of him? Rufus
"What? But the mating ceremony you were talking about is some kind of illegal. I’m already married to your brother!” She exclaimed. “I know we are doing this not for the eyes and laws of humans but for my pack and our true nature.” “Are you telling me that you need to do this for the sake of your cult? ” “You can say that; you agreed to me, baby, for the sake of your safety.” Rufus chuckled as if he were laughing at her absurd thinking. “You are the father of the boys; it’s your duty to protect them. You don’t need to force me to become your lover.” “Or I can get my boys. I have my own resources.” “You can’t do that to me. I am their mother.” Her voice croaked. “You are horrible, Rufus; I’m starting to hate you.” Rufus sighed and turned to her. He raised her chin gently and looked at her with those wistful eyes. “I don’t want to hurt you, baby; I am desperate right now. I want you; you are mine from the very start. We are meant to be together. I was a fool for not seeing your wo