Amanda’s POVI didn’t know what to say. I never expected him to say such to me and to say it so plainly. Despite how much I hated those words from him, I couldn’t deny the fact that those words actually had an effect on me. I felt nervous and had to gulp before looking away. His grip on my waist tightened.“I know it’s hard for you to believe me, but that is true. I have fallen in love with you, and I can’t let you go, Amanda,” he declared once more. I frowned and freed myself from his grip.“Enough!” I grunted. “Have you no shame, Alpha Edward? I'm your beta’s mate,” I snapped.“But he doesn't love you…”I scoffed and shook my head. “And you do? You love me?” I asked with a raised brow and saw him run a hand through his hair. “Really? You love me and made me sit and watch while you fuck another woman? Is that love to you? You tortured me both emotionally and physically. Is that love to you? You sent men to kill my mother and inflicted pain on me. Is that love to you?” I questioned an
Amanda's POVI watched as Aunt scanned the men lined up before her. Carefully scrutinizing each one, she turned to me and shook her head. “None of the men are here,” she announced, and I frowned. “Are you sure about it?” I urged. Aunt nodded. “I can vividly remember their faces. None of them are among these men.” Aunt confirmed her words, but that still didn’t mean anything to me. He could have hired a serial killer; they must not be his men, or he could have even sent his warriors.“This doesn't change a thing, Alpha Edward. You could have sent your warriors or, better still, hired an assassin,” I accused, seeing his eyes twitch. He glanced at me for a moment before sighing and signalling the men to leave.After they left, he turned and looked my way. “What must I do to make you believe that I didn’t send those men to kill your mother? I would have told you if I did, but I didn’t. Why can’t you believe me?” He pleaded desperately that one could think he was innocent, but that would n
Alpha Edward’s POVI could see the stunned look in her eyes when she saw me standing in the garden. Actually, I never expected to see her in the garden; I had no idea she was there. I only wanted to get some fresh air, and the garden was the right place to be.I could see how she stared at me with anger burning in her eyes, and then she looked away and turned her back against me. I wanted to leave, to give her the privacy she wanted, but I couldn’t, as I found myself moving closer to her.Arriving where she stood, I stood beside her and heard her groan. “What is it you want this time, Alpha Edward?” Her words were filled with so much hate for me, and I didn’t blame her for that. Her hate and anger are justified. I was also angry at myself for the things I did.Inhaling deeply, I glanced at her, but she wasn’t looking my way; instead, her eyes were fixed on the sky. Staring at her, I realized how beautiful she was. She was a beauty to behold, and this wasn’t the first time I had taken
Amanda's POV Going back to Beta Matthew's room, I shut the door and sat on the bed. My eyes were clouded with tears as memories of what I did in the garden flooded my mind. I felt so disgusted with myself. How could I let him have sex with me, and why did I want it so much? Why did it feel like a goodbye? Why couldn’t I reject him and push him away when he touched me? At least now I have the right to push him and say no, but no, I didn’t do that. Instead, I loved it and wanted more. Frowning, I sniffed myself and realized I had his smell all over me. If Beta Matthew finds out about this, he won't be happy. So quickly, I undressed and went into the shower. Standing in the shower, I began to scrub my body, almost as if peeling it. I wanted everything about his touch and smell taken off from me. After several minutes in the shower, I decided to turn it off and go back to the room. I put my gown back on and then lay on the bed before switching off the lights. My mind wandered to Alph
Amanda's POVArriving at the airport, I was able to find Beta Matthew's god-sister. Just like him, she seemed welcoming and friendly. We got into her car, and after a few minutes' drive, we arrived at her home, a three-story building.“This is where I live,” she announced while getting out of the car, and I followed suit. “You have a nice place,” I complimented, and she smiled before leading me into the apartment.Entering the apartment, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor was tasteful, with a blend of modern and rustic elements that made the space feel cozy yet stylish. Beta Matthew's god-sister, Sophia, guided me through the rooms, showing me where I would be staying. My room was on the second floor, a lovely space with large windows that let in plenty of natural light.“This will be your room, Amanda,” Sophia said with a kind smile. “I hope you find it comfortable.”“It's perfect,” I replied, taking in the soft pastel colors and the plush bed that looked incr
Alpha Edward’s POV I flung away the files stacked up on my desk. My mind was a mess. Ever since Amanda left, I have never been myself. It felt as if a part of me left with her. I couldn’t explain how I became so attached to her. I thought it would be easy to forget about her. In fact, I have had countless sex over the weeks, thinking that perhaps it would help me forget about her, but alas, I was wrong. I couldn’t take my mind off her. I thought of her every single day. I imagined her in my head. I thought of the sex we had in the garden. Those images were unable to leave my mind; it seemed they were stuck there forever. I wished I could have her back. I wished I could go over to France and bring her back, but I didn’t have any right to do so. She was the mate of my best friend and beta. How could I fight for her? What would people say? That I was fighting over a woman who is the mate of my beta? Sighing exhausted, I leaned on my seat, but just then, a knock came on my door. Sensing
Amanda’s POV “Go on, read it,” Sophia urged, but out of panic, I couldn’t. Instead, I stretched the test results to her. “Please read it yourself,” I mumbled in a shaky voice. For the past few weeks, I had been feeling strangely, and when I told Sophia, she asked me when I last saw my monthly flow. That was when it dawned on me that I didn’t see my monthly flow last month. Panic surged through me, but Sophia comforted me, telling me that it might just be a change in my system and urged me to go run a general test. A few minutes later, I went to the clinic and got my result, but I couldn’t open it because of fear of the unknown. “You want me to open it?” “Yes, please.” I nodded. She took the envelope from me, carefully opened it, and began reading through the content. With a pounding heart, I watched her, trying to get answers from her facial expression, but she had a blank look on her face, making it hard for me. “What does it say?” My palms had become sweaty. Sophia to
Alpha Edward’s POV Going through the file in my hand, I tried to concentrate, but my thoughts constantly drifted to Amanda. Despite it almost being three months since she left, I haven’t been able to take her off my mind. I craved to see her beautiful face, hear her voice, and sniff her scent. I wished I could go over to France and meet with her, but I knew I couldn’t; she wasn’t mine in the first place, and I had to respect that. A knock came on my door, but before I could respond, the door to my study opened and Matthew walked in, excited and smiling widely. I furrowed my brow and closed the file in my hand, casting a suspicious glance at him. It had been a long time since I had seen him this happy. “And what is the good news? You seem so happy.” “Yes, I’m really happy.” He took the seat across from me and smiled widely, which made me so curious. Whatever was making him happy must be really big. “Tell me.” I urged, eager to know what the news was. “I will be a father s