Chloe’s POV. My heart thumped a hundred miles. How could you steal something and still have the audacity to look for it? It sounds absurd, but I don't want to be the type to judge without listening.I watched as Miss Ann crawled to the front, leaving only an inch between her and Jax. Her eyeball rolled to the side, as if she was searching for what to say. Hot tears streamed down her face as she cleared her throat.My ears formed a perfect silence, and my heart aligned with the stillness in the room, eager to hear what Miss Ann had to say."The jade... the jade was gifted to me by your late wife," she spoke, but I found it hard to believe her words.Whoever would believes her word? the only person who could testify to it is Jax's late wife, who is no longer here.I shifted my gaze to Alpha Jax. He had a mix of emotions swelling on his face, as if contemplating whether to believe her or take the other route."You're not ready to open up to us, right? Tell me, how the hell am I supposed

Liam’s POV. "I'm here to take her with me," I declared, watching the shock on everyone's faces.Looking around, I noticed the intense gazes on me, especially from my crew, whose mouths were wide open. It's unusual for me to get involved in matters that don't concern me, but this time, I felt compelled to act.As I gazed at the girl, a stranger to me, tears streaming down her face, a pang of guilt hit me. I couldn't shake the feeling of regret for sending her away yesterday, even after her desperate pleas for help.Swiftly, I pulled her close to stand by my side, signaling to my crew to keep their distance. Causing a scene here could attract unwanted attention from the police, and that's the last thing I want.“What are you doing?” the guy who had taken the girl away the night before demanded, his face showing a mix of anger and concern."I said I'm taking her with me, do I need to repeat myself for you to understand a simple sentence?" I retorted with a smirk, noticing murmurs starti

Chloe’s POV. I stood like a statue while trying to figure out what to do. Yeah, we kissed yesterday, so why am I making a simple hug such a big deal?I lifted my hand, ready to return the hug, but then he let go, and my hands fell back.My gaze could only scan the floor, my cheeks kind of red and shy.I felt his finger raise my head up, and our eyes met. He stared at me intensely, as if he was trying to devour me.He used his left hand to support my waist, pulling me closer as we exchanged breath through our noses before leaving me and walking to the stool."I'm taking you somewhere," he said, grabbing his car key from the stool and starting to lead me out.I wondered where he was taking me. I just hoped it would be somewhere I'd appreciate, not the other way around.He held my hand as we walked out, with different eyes on us, but he didn't care, and neither did I. I knew nobody would dare make a sound at that moment.We went to the parking lot, and I stood staring in awe. I never ex

Chloe’s POV. He released my breast and ended the kiss, causing me to open my eyes gently. Our gazes met, and he asked, “Should I stop?” I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. Despite enjoying the moment, I didn't want to feel powerless. “If you want me to stop, I will,” he offered. But I didn't want him to stop. This was my first time experiencing such a passionate moment, and I was glad it was with Ajax. I didn't want it to end.Without saying a word, I closed my eyes tightly, mustering my courage, and our lips met once more. I kissed his lower lip deeply, savoring the moment.His hand gripped my waist, and I instinctively wrapped my legs around him. When I opened my eyes, he was already standing, carrying me effortlessly with my arms around his neck.He guided us closer to the bed, gently lowering me onto it. My legs remained wrapped around him, and our lips met again, this time with even more intensity, heat, and allure than before.As he undressed, finding his nipple

Chloe’s POV. After taking my bath and eating until my stomach rejected the rest, I sat on the bed quietly and patiently waiting for Alpha Jax to return. I rested my back on the bed, my eyes scanning the ceiling while my hands folded on my chest. The thought of Liam seeing me earlier kept nagging at me. I hoped he hadn't caught a glimpse of me.I tried not to dwell on it too much. Being in this pack, it would be challenging for Liam to track me down. Changing my name was a precaution to ensure he wouldn't have any idea of my whereabouts or my new identity.The gust from outside drifted in through the window, lulling me. I fought to keep my eyes open, wanting to see Jax enter the room. I didn't want him to find me asleep, even though I had no clue where he had gone or how long it would be before he returned. I was determined to wait for him.But as much as I resisted, nature had its way. My eyelids grew heavy, and a headache crept in. Despite my best efforts, my eyes closed, and darkne