Robert POV.I was truly disturbed by what both Jennifer and her mother Elle have said. One suggesting Marissa to be a bridesmaid, the other telling her to abort her child. This wasn’t my intention when I had Jennifer assist me to bring Marissa here. I thought it would be a lovely family reunion, but I was mistaken. Marissa insisted on leaving. She didn’t want to stay in my mansion, so I grabbed my car keys and offered to drive her home. As I lead her out to my Maybach, we hear a scream before a burst of colours lights up the night sky. The beach is holding a fireworks display. Marissa stops and looks up in delight and awe. she looks stunning under the vivid colours erupting above us. My gaze moves down to her delicate collarbone as a weird thought creeps up on me. Even though Jennifer is my mate, I wonder if Marissa would fight for me? “So, I hope you will give your blessings to me and Jennifer.” I’m eager to know the answer so I need to test the waters. I know these waters are any

Marissa POV.Sleep didn’t happen. Everything just stayed on repeat. I miss my wolf Zarah. She would have been able to comfort me and no doubt give me the strength to tell them all to fuck off. But alas, we had to bind her, and now I am truly alone. I could speak to Lucy, but there is only so much I can tell her. Humans can’t know of our existence. If they did, it would cause nothing but panic and the possible mass genocide of my species.Giving up on sleep, I get up and get dressed in a white ruffle-trim sundress. I updo my hair with a pearl U pin, grab my sunhat, sunglasses, and phone before I head out. Tiptoeing through the bungalow, I leave a note telling Lucy and Andrew I will be back later. The sun hasn’t risen yet, but the birds are awake and they call to me. Breathing the cool early morning breeze, I drive to the beach car park that overlooks the bluff. Climbing out of the car, I smile as I take my sandals off and walk along the waterline, the cool gentle waves lap at my feet

Marissa POV.The sound of siren’s and my phone blaring wakes me with a start. “Hello.” I answer in the half-and-half sleep land. I can hear chaos in the background.“Dr Ramsey, there has been a gas explosion at the docks. Some of the casualties are being sent to us now. We need all hands on deck. Please hurry. We are on a code External Triage.” the duty doctor pants out. Keeping my head straight. A code External Triage means incoming mass casualties. Today is going to be hectic. I jump out of bed and run to my ensuite bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. My phone rings again as I run back out and put my sneakers on.“I’m on my way. I want my team organised, and the theatres prepped for when I get there. All interns need to be either able to help or stay out of the way. I want no mistakes, make sure all available beds and stretchers are readily available.” I give my orders through the phone as I enter the living room and see Robert standing there. And my living room has been

Marissa POV.I never realised how fun it would be to watch Damien being put firmly in his place. To watch his face go through an array of colours from red to blue, then white. I couldn’t help but chuckle at the shit he just found himself in. If I knew revenge would be this satisfying, I would have done this long ago. People better watch out because this feeling is addicting.Robert takes my hand and leads me out of the restaurant, away from Damien. However, I can’t believe the bomb Robert dropped on not just Damien, but me, too.“Why didn’t you ever tell me you’re the Lycan Prince?” I would be lying if I said I wasn’t hurt that he didn’t trust me with this secret. I honestly thought we didn’t have secrets, but clearly, I was mistaken.Robert stops walking and turns to face me and I look anywhere but at him directly. He places his large calloused hands on the side of my face and I move from his touch; he tilts my head up so I’m looking at him.“I wanted to tell you from the day you sav

Marissa POV.What Lucy mentioned about that musky spicy perfume being used to induce miscarriage is all I have been able to think about. I need to figure out which one of these two evil malicious women would do this. However, it all points to Jennifer. She is the only one to know about my connection with Robert and the fact I am pregnant. Walking towards my office to pack up for the day, my phone dings signalling to a new message. Pulling the phone out, I see a message from an unknown number.UNKNOWN: Marissa, it’s mom. I am truly sorry for what happened the other night. I would like to apologise to you in person over dinner tonight. Also Jen told me what happened last night and she too would like to apologise, love mom xx.I sigh, reading the message. Would it be like walking into a dragon’s den? I suppose it would be the best way to find out their intentions towards me, plus with the rumours and that perfume, maybe I will find something if they lower their guards. Hmm!ME: Hi, mom.