KARLA I couldn't shake off the haunting memory of that fateful night with the arrogant and heartless Alpha whom I had slept with. Self-loathing consumed me, and the thought of ceasing to exist crossed my mind. That day, as I walked through the streets, shame clung to me like a second skin. I felt exposed, as if every passerby could see through to the disgrace I felt, their imagined whispers echoing the Alpha's cruel words in my mind. How could he label me a slut and be so certain of it? How could he accuse me of seducing him with such callousness? The thought of resigning from the club where our paths had crossed tempted me, but I knew I couldn't muster the funds to settle my late father's massive debt or cover my mother's mounting hospital bills. The prospect of leaving the country loomed, but where would I go, and how would I escape the clutches of the Alpha my father owed?With a heavy heart, I returned to Deluxe the following day. Life had dealt me a painful hand, and I coul

KARLA I couldn't believe my eyes when the cab stopped right in front of the towering Cabello Empire. My heart had been thumping with unease as we journeyed through the Moonshadow pack, silently wondering if Ana had a local doctor in mind. Yet, nothing could have braced me for the sight of the formidable skyscraper that housed Cabello's Empire. Ana stepped out of the cab briskly and beckoned me to follow. Clambering out, my mind raced, trying to piece together her intentions. She settled the cab fare and then turned to me, her determination clear. "Ana, what's the reason for bringing me here?" I asked, even though it was clear to me why we were here. "We've come to see the father of your child," she declared firmly, seizing my wrist and marching towards the gleaming glass entrance of the corporation. "No, Ana, I..." My protest trailed off as she paused, giving me a questioning look with one eyebrow raised. "What?" she prompted.I let out a heavy sigh, taking in our surroundings. I

KARLA "Thank you for coming, detective," I said as we walked to the front of the apartment building. "I hope you uncover this soon." Detective Morris, with a gentle and reassuring touch, placed his hands on my shoulders, locking eyes with me. "We are doing everything within our power to find out who is responsible for your father's untimely death," he assured me. A heavy sigh escaped me. The progress of the investigation felt painstakingly slow. Why was it so difficult to uncover the person behind the accident that caused my father's death? It was as if every shred of evidence were wiped, and I couldn't help but wonder if his death was no mere accident. But who would want my father dead? I've never seen my father as a man who had enemies, even though I couldn't be so sure now, since he hid something as huge as debt from me and my mother. This revelation forced me to question how well we truly knew him. Was he involved in some deep shit? But he has always been a quiet man. Detect

KARLA I signed the contract in the car, a few minutes before we got to the mall. Colby came down and opened the door for him and me. I stepped out, and he gave me a reassuring smile. Alpha Killian took long strides towards the entrance, putting a clear distance between us. I jogged to keep up with him as he was busy with his phone. Colby walked behind us. I did not dare get closer to him. I saw a lot of women smiling seductively at him as we walked, and I saw how he indulged them. I tried as hard as I could not to think about it, but there was a little pang in my heart that could not be shoved away. We walked into an outlet where Dina Fashion Fit was written on the entrance. A sexy, bootylicious woman in a body-con dress approached us. She reeked of class and had on makeup, which accentuated her beauty. I could smell that she was human. "Killian Cabello, long time no see," she said as she hugged him and kissed his cheeks. "Dina, you look so good." I stood in

KARLA I looked out of my window when I heard the sound of a car and saw Alpha Killian's black car entering the compound. I sighed with relief, as I had been waiting for him to return. I would not say I was so worried that he was not back, but I wanted to see that he came back before I went to bed; maybe he would address the issue of abandoning me at the hospital. I sat in my bed, waiting for him to come up the stairs. I held my breath when I heard his footsteps pass my door. In a few minutes, I heard a knock at my door, and I sat upright. "Who is there?" I asked. "It's Colby. Alpha Killian wants to see you." My heart leapt into my stomach. I quickly stood up, went to the mirror, and ran my hands over my hair, checking myself out to make sure I was presentable enough. I took deep breaths and composed myself. I was out of the door a few seconds later, facing Colby. "He wants you to come to his study." I smiled and nodded. He was going to apologize for leavi