52I was in Ava's office and we kept talking. She was telling me what they were planning to do .But as I left Ava's office, something else caught my eye. A file on her desk, labeled with my parents' names."What's this?" I asked, picking it up and flipping through the pages.Ava's expression darkened. "That's classified information, Felicity. I can't let you see that.""Why can't I ? It's my parents and you brought me here!" I said, irritated by her words.But I couldn't stop myself. As I read through the pages, I realized that my parents had been investigating something big, something dangerous. And whoever had killed them was still out there, lurking in the shadows.I knew then that I had to keep digging, no matter how dangerous it may be. Because the truth was out there, and I was going to find it, no matter what it took.I was furious when Ava snatched the file from my hands. I stormed out of her office, slamming the door behind me. How could she keep me in the dark about my own

54Kyle looked at me in disbelief. "You loved the Lycan King? The man who harmed you and your unborn child?"" He doesn't know about my baby! " I said.He looked at me with wide eyes. "Really?" he asked, shocked.I nodded, tears streaming down my face. "I don't know why I love him, I know it sounds crazy, but...he was my mate. I didn't even know it until later, but...he was the one I was supposed to be with. And despite everything he did to me...I still loved him."Kyle looks at me with a mix of confusion and concern, and I can't help but feel a bit self-conscious about my confession. "I know it's messed up. But I can't help how I feel," I said.Kyle remains silent for a moment, processing everything I just said. Finally, he spoke. "I don't know what to say, Felicity. I mean, I want to support you, but...he hurt you. How could you love someone who hurt you like that? You are a strong woman, you don't need someone to complete you, especially not him." He said, confused."I don't know

Maximus POV.Dear Titus,I am in disbelief and anger towards the news you have brought me regarding Felicity. You claim she was held captive by Alpha Zarek, and yet when I arrived at the location you gave me, I found that Felicity was not even there. Instead, I found myself in a fight with Alpha Zarek, a fight that I was forced to win in order to survive.Do you understand the gravity of what you have done? You have not only failed me, but you have put my life in danger. I trusted you with this task, and you have betrayed me.How could you have been so wrong? How could you have led me to a place where Felicity was not even present? I trusted you, Titus. You are my head enforcer, and yet it seems as though you have betrayed me. I cannot fathom how someone so close to me could make such a grave mistake.Felicity is my breeder. She is a precious asset to our Lycan community. You should have paid closer attention to the information you gave me. Instead, your carelessness has caused me gre

58Maximus POVAs I approached Alpha Zarek's castle, my heart was pounding with anticipation and excitement. The closer I got to my destination, the more I could feel the tension building up inside me. My mind raced with thoughts of the danger that lay ahead, but I pushed them aside and focused on the task at hand.As I neared the castle, I could see the guards patrolling the perimeter of the fortress. With stealth and swiftness, I hid behind some bushes and waited for the guards to pass. Once they were out of sight, I made my move towards the castle walls.I climbed up the vines attached to the walls, and with a silent leap, I vaulted over the edge and landed inside the castle grounds. I made my way towards the main hall, avoiding detection at every turn.Finally, I reached a large empty room and called out Felicity's name." Felicity! Felicity! Where are you?" But there was no answer. My heart sank, and I felt a chill run down my spine. Suddenly, a loud noise shook the room, and I

60Maximus POV.I heard footsteps, people running, screams, and all that annoyed me more, I shouted my frustration."Shut up prisoner!" A guard barked at me.Zarek had me watched, he was too afraid of me for me to escape, besides he has always been afraid of me since that we know each other.I glared at the guard, not intimidated at all. "What's happening? Tell me!"The guard hesitated before finally speaking. "It's an escape attempt. The prisoners are causing chaos in the facility."I had to find a way to join them and leave this fucking cell ."Let me out," I demanded. "I want to help stop them."The guard scoffed. "Like hell we'll let you out."I gritted my teeth, feeling powerless. But then, a sudden burst of anger overtook me. "If you don't let me out, I swear to fucking god, I'll make your life a living hell."The guard hesitated, but ultimately shook his head. "No. You're staying in that cell, whether you like it or not."I let out a frustrated groan, knowing there was nothing