Semua Bab Fake Vow, True Luna: Bab 301 - Bab 310

I stepped out of the Council building, the air suddenly feeling too heavy to breathe properly. My feet seemed to move on their own accord, carrying me further and further away from the labyrinth of questions and revelations I had just left behind.“What do you think, Steel?” I asked my wolf, mentally conversing with the other side of me that was more than just instinct and raw power. He was a part of my soul, a partner in navigating the complexities of being both man and beast. And he always had something astute to say.The wolf grumbled in confusion and uncertainty. “It’s hard to say, Nathan. We know Layla speaks the truth, but it’s a hard truth to swallow. It could throw a wrench into your already complicated dynamic with Olivia and the twins.”“Yeah, no kidding.” I sighed aloud. My hands clenched into fists, my fingernails digging into my palms. The idea that I could be a biological father to another child, and Layla’s child at that, was a shock to my system.“If the child is ours,

The tension hung heavy in the room, almost palpable, like an invisible veil between Nathan and me. He had just declared his intent to take the paternity test after all, which was a bit of a relief, but his words still did nothing to dispel the emotional maelstrom swirling between us.“I’m glad you’re taking the test,” I began, carefully choosing my words. “But that’s not the only reason why I wanted you to stay, Nathan.”His eyes met mine, filled with a blend of confusion and caution. “What are you saying, Olivia?”“I’m saying that I miss you, Nathan. The twins miss you. We need you.” My voice wavered, betraying the raw vulnerability I felt. The raw vulnerability, the loneliness, that I had been feeling for more than a week now.He ran his hand through his hair, his expression a mix of frustration and longing. “Olivia, I miss you too, and I miss Aurora and Elliot. But I can’t just forget about what you did with the witch. You know that.”My heart clenched. “I know what I did was wrong

The next morning came quicker than I anticipated, the first rays of sunlight sneaking through the curtain gaps and casting patterns on the bedroom wall. Despite the emotional whiplash of last night, sleep had granted me a temporary reprieve. But as my eyes fluttered open, reality quickly reasserted itself.I had barely stepped out into the hallway when I almost collided with Nathan, who was already fully dressed, his expression unreadable.“I’m heading out to take the paternity test,” he announced without preamble.The suddenness caught me off guard. “Oh, um, okay. Do you want me to come with you?”Nathan looked mildly surprised, as though the thought hadn’t crossed his mind until now. “If you want to. You don’t have to.”“Of course I’ll come,” I said, a little more forcefully than I intended. If this was a crucial moment for him, it was for me as well.Once the twins were situated with Clint—who was recovering but still pretended he was just fine—I grabbed my purse and keys, and we h

The sun was warm on my face, a tender caress that was both comforting and haunting. Comforting because it felt good to be out of that stifling waiting room; haunting because the light seemed to intensify the confusion that clouded my thoughts.Jade, my wolf, was restless inside me, picking up on my rollercoaster of emotions.“You need to be strong,” she muttered, her voice echoing in the recesses of my mind. “This isn’t about you or what people say. It’s about family. Yours and Nathan’s.”“I know, Jade. I know,” I replied mentally. “It’s just difficult. I wish that Nathan would open up to me.”“He’s getting there,” Jade replied gently. “Last night was a testament to that. But this whole witch business… I think there’s something that he isn’t telling you. Maybe something that he hasn’t told anyone.”“Like what?” I asked.Jade audibly sighed inside my mind, her disappointment reverberating like an echo inside my skull. “I’m not sure. Could be anything. A secret, maybe. Some sort of trau

Nathan’s fingers covered my eyes, their warmth a gentle caress against my skin. My heart pounded in my chest, racing with anticipation. “Are we there yet?” I asked, feeling the smile in my voice.“Almost,” he replied, his voice tinged with a playful note.Finally, he removed his hands, and my eyes widened in disbelief. Before me stood a luxurious hotel, its towering architecture a magnificent sight to behold. The opulence was unreal; I felt like I’d walked into a fairy tale.“What is this, Nathan?”“It’s our weekend getaway,” he said, grinning like a little boy who had just pulled off the best surprise.I glanced at him, slightly incredulous. “What about the twins?”“Angela’s got it covered. She’ll be watching them for two nights.”My mind started to put the pieces together—the earlier conversations with Angela, her sneaky smirk, and the bags I’d noticed in the trunk of Nathan’s car. “You two planned this all along, didn’t you?” I asked.“Maybe,” he admitted, the corners of his lips t