***Bethany’s POV***Since last week, I noticed that someone has been following me. Could it be one of my father’s men who were probably hired to take me back to the pack? Since I was kicked out of the pack, I didn’t dare to contact any of my friends. I may have suffered a lot of misfortunes, but Jillian and I managed to survive despite everything. We were living just fine, thanks to Dale and the people from the orphanage who never stopped being kind to me. I would be forever grateful to them, and right now, I considered them my family.Dale was probably aware of the danger lurking near me because he hired a bodyguard for me and Jillian. The man has been extra protective and sometimes, I wondered why he had to do that. Not even once that he expressed his feelings toward me, and if I wasn’t mistaken, he just considered me as a friend.Every time I went out of the house, I always wore caps and sunglasses. Sometimes, I would wear face masks to cover half of my face. I couldn’t risk being

***Jacob’s POV*** I slept poorly last night because some issues bothered me. So, when Bethany proved too difficult and refused to do anything I asked of her, I snapped and cursed at her loudly. The obstinate woman just stared at me as if I have gone insane! “If you keep doing this, you will be very sorry,” I warned her, and then she just crossed her legs and positioned her hands on the carpet as if she was about to meditate on her mistakes. “I am sick and tired of your bluffing, Jacob,” he stated. “If you don’t want me here, you can always send me back home, and I will greatly appreciate it.” Her response incited my rage but she looked amused when my temper flared up. I may be bluffing for the past weeks but this time, I would keep my word. I walked over to the drawer where I kept the whip I once used to scare her. When I came back with the whip in my hand, I moved closer to her but she remained motionless. My patience wore ou

***Bethany’s Pov***“Hello,” he greeted me with a smile but I wasn’t moved by his cute smile. “It’s good that you are already here, Bethany. Come on, have a seat so we can start eating.”As I stared at him, I wondered what was inside his brain for a minute. How could he treat me nicely after lashing the bullwhip against my skin? How could he smile at me while hurting my feelings repeatedly? From the day I fall for him, I tried my hardest to understand every side of him but he was too much! Honestly, I didn’t want to talk to him again! I shouldn’t let him notice how vulnerable I was around him! I knew it was stupid but I had been nursing my feelings for him despite how many times he broke my heart.What happened today was nothing new. He broke my heart again and yet, here I am, still hoping to see the day when he would finally realize my worth. I knew it was crazy but I still imagined him being with Jillian. Was it wrong for a mother to wish something like that for her daughter? Jillia

***Jacob’s POV***It took more than my willpower from tasting her delectable lips. Dreadful? Huh! “I can be a jerk at times, Bethany, but you know that I am a good kisser,” I reminded her of the times when she used to love my kissing skills, and her cheeks turned crimson red. Then, I narrowed my eyes at her for doing something stupid! Of all the things she could to do stop me from kissing her, I didn’t expect her to bite my lips. I used my thumb to wipe the blood from my lips, and then I tried to do the same to her lips but she covered them with her hand.“You are wrong, Jacob. You are a jerk all the time!” She insulted me and I narrowed my eyes as I moved closer to her, sniffing her like a wee puppy. She scooted away, little by little until she reached her bedroom and slammed the door on my face!The brat!I knocked on the door several times but the obstinate woman refused to open it. “Open the door, Bethany!” I shouted while continuing to knock. “Damn it, woman! Are you going to ope

***Jacob’s POV***I noticed that something was wrong with Bethany. Every day, she appeared pale and tired. One day, I discovered her curled up near the sofa, napping just like the day before. Was it possible that I used too much of her energy? Was it because of my frequent visit to her bedroom?This time, she was sleeping on my bed. I remembered asking her to clean my room and then I left to get something from the nearest department store. I couldn’t trust anyone to get something for Bethany so I had to do it.I was certain she was sick but I wasn’t heartless to wake her up so I waited until she would wake up. Then, I assumed her fetal position and lay beside her while staring into her beautiful face. Her eyes were surrounded by dark circles, and she sighed deeply even while sleeping. Was she having a bad dream?I wanted to console her but I had no idea where or how to begin. I treated her worse than before even if she had crept into my heart and I sighed at the thought of falling for