Standing in front of the grand hall, I take in the sight of numerous parked cars and a throng of presenters and reporters, their cameras and microphones poised to capture every moment of this conference. However, their intrusion is swiftly halted by Adam, his imposing presence and deep voice demanding their retreat. With my arm entwined with Lucien’s, we confidently stride down the red carpet, making our way into the expansive conference room.The room itself is a masterpiece of modern design, exuding an air of power and authority. The walls are adorned with sleek panels of glass, allowing natural light to filter in and illuminate the space. The ceiling is adorned with dazzling chandeliers, casting a warm glow over the polished marble floors. Rows upon rows of plush seats fill the room, occupied by influential figures and esteemed guests.As we make our entrance, all eyes are drawn to Lucien, and a hush falls over the room. The atmosphere crackles with anticipation, and even the subtle

Unknown to both Lucien and Natasha seeing how suspicious she’s been acting as she likes and her movements are uncoordinated in the premises I put a few guards on a trail to monitor and trace her every step waiting patiently for when she does make a mistake. I make my way to the monitoring room, a dimly lit space filled with an array of screens displaying different camera feeds. The atmosphere is heavy with tension as I spot the guard sitting hunched over the console, his eyes fixed on Natasha’s activities.“Hey, you,” I call out sternly, my voice laced with authority. The guard jumps in his seat, clearly startled by my sudden presence. He quickly stands up, saluting me in his guard’s uniform.“S-Sir,” he stammers, his voice trembling with fear. “I’ve been keeping an eye on Natasha as instructed.”I narrow my eyes, my frustration mounting. “And what have you discovered? Any valuable information?”The guard hesitates, his gaze shifting uneasily. “Well, sir… it’s been difficult to get c

“Congratulations,” he says, his voice filled with cheerfulness. “You’re pregnant.”My eyes widen in shock, and tears well up in my eyes. These are not tears of joy, but tears of fear and disbelief. How could this be happening? I never wanted this, especially not with Lucien, the man who forced me into this marriage.As the reality sinks in, I feel a mix of emotions swirling within me. Anger, sadness, and a deep sense of despair grip my heart. This is undoubtedly the worst day of my life.Beside me, Lucien remains seated, his expression adorned with a mischievous grin. He reaches out and gently caresses my belly with his right arm, reveling in the news. His touch sends shivers down my spine, a reminder of the violation I endured.He leans closer, his voice dripping with dark humor. “Imagine that, darling,” he says, his words laced with a twisted sense of amusement. “Our little bundle of joy, just like me.”I recoil at his words, my mind consumed with fear and anxiety. I’m carrying a li

“She’s fast asleep now, it’s best not to disturb her.” Silver says with a soft tone as she comes out of Natasha’s room. I’ve been pacing back and forth in the corridor of her room ever since we came back from the hospital. Scared for what I cannot control, “thank you for all you do Silver.”I finally take a moment to thank Silver, it’s been months or even years since I ever appreciated her efforts. My attention catches Adam who’s intense glare has been piercing me all night long but I have been ignoring him completely. Adam’s voice interrupts my thoughts, pulling me away from my solitude. “Lucien, there’s an important gathering coming up. It’s the Alpha Rendezvous, where alphas from different packs and respected council members will be present.”I scoff, my tone dripping with disdain. “Why would I waste my time with such meaningless gatherings, Adam? You know I have no interest in their shallow games and power plays.”Adam’s eyes meet mine, his expression serious yet determined. “I

“It’s kind of disappointing how I don’t end up facing the Tiger, the beta who humiliated me so openly last year” I growl lowly to myself as I pull off my shirt walking towards the stage, I prepared all year for this losing myself in the process of training, enduring being left in the cold for 24 hours and keeping up with a lot of harsh trainings even more than Lucien himself must have been subjected to only to face this halfwit beta whom I’ve never even heard of. “I better end this fast and reserve my strength if I still want to challenge Tiger for that duel” I say in a low tone. As my opponent and I climb onto the stage, we exchange introductions, but his name slips through the cracks of my mind. It matters little to me, for my focus is solely fixed on one thing: breaking his jaws as swiftly as possible. The fire of determination burns within me, propelling me forward into the fight that lies ahead.We shake hands, a mere formality, and bow to the spectators who fill the arena. The