جميع فصول : الفصل -الفصل 70

(Elara's POV)The thin paper trembled in my hands, its sterile white surface holding words that changed everything. Dr. Nathan Miller's signature at the bottom confirmed what I'd suspected deep down.James Foster was Ethan's biological father.I slid down the wall of my room in James's private territory, hugging my knees to my chest. Emily whimpered inside me, the sound echoing through our shared consciousness as memories flooded back.Six years ago. That night. The night that destroyed everything.My hands shook uncontrollably as I stared at the medical document. The clinical language couldn't mask the reality of what had happened to me."99.8% probability of paternity."I closed my eyes, trying to block out the images that assaulted me. James at pack gatherings, his persistent advances, his eyes following me across crowded rooms. The way his wolf's dominance would press against mine when Damon wasn't looking.But worse than those memories was the image of him at my trial. Sta

(Elara's POV)Around me, the staff members froze, their gazes darting between Lucian and me. I could practically hear their thoughts: First James Foster this morning with premium meat, now the Alpha King? What connection did this silver-contaminated omega have to such powerful males?Katie caught my eye from across the room, her expression a mixture of shock and warning. The message was clear—I needed to tread carefully. Very carefully.Rachel Hayes stepped forward, attempting to intercept Lucian with a practiced smile. "Alpha King, welcome to the Silver Moon. How may we—"He brushed past her without acknowledgment, his focus entirely on me. The dismissal was so complete that Rachel's wolf visibly cowered.Behind him, Edward Carter shifted uncomfortably, his disapproval evident in every line of his body. I caught fragments of his muttered words."...Alpha King... ruler of territories... humbling himself... before a female wolf... public place..."My cheeks burned with embarrassm

My entire body shook as I fled from James Foster's presence. His words echoed in my mind: "Ask for anything." But fear had paralyzed me completely.I slammed the bedroom door behind me, sliding down against it until I hit the floor. The plush carpet of White Moon Estate felt foreign beneath my trembling fingertips.Emily whimpered inside me, retreating so deep I could barely feel her presence. My wolf had been doing this more frequently since our time in the silver-laced containment facility—hiding when memories became too painful.I crawled to the corner of the room, tucking myself into the smallest space possible. My hands shook violently as I bit down on my fingers, trying to numb the emotional pain with physical discomfort.That night six years ago flashed before my eyes again. The drugged drink. The hazy memories. Waking up alone and confused.The accusations that followed. The trial. The cold eyes of the pack judge as he sentenced me.And James—standing there, watching it a

The Silver Moon venue had fallen silent after Veronica Hayes's cruel words about my past. I felt myself sinking into darkness, Emily retreating deep within me. Memories of the containment facility threatened to overwhelm us both."She's nothing," Veronica's voice echoed in my ears. "Less than nothing."The words cut deeper than any silver blade could. My legs trembled, threatening to give out beneath me."Look at her," Veronica continued, turning to address the gathered staff. "Pathetic. And to think she dares to pursue James Foster."I kept my eyes fixed on the floor, unable to meet the curious stares. There was no defense against the truth - I was damaged, contaminated, unworthy."I have something to show everyone," Veronica announced, pulling out her pack communication device.The sudden declaration made my head snap up. "What are you doing?"Her smile was poison. "Reminding everyone who you really are."My heart raced. "Veronica, please—""Please what?" she mocked, her fin

Veronica struggled against the enforcers, her designer clothes now disheveled, her perfect appearance crumbling along with her composure."James, please!" she begged. "This contaminated omega is manipulating everyone. She attacked me first!"James's eyes narrowed as he took in my injuries—the claw marks on my face, the silver burns on my exposed arm where Veronica had grabbed me."Is that so?" he asked coldly, stepping closer to examine my face.I kept my eyes downcast, Emily whimpering inside me. The public confrontation was already humiliating enough without James's scrutiny adding to it."She provoked me," Veronica insisted, her voice becoming shrill. "She's been trying to seduce you away from our pack alliance!"James turned to face her, his wolf's dominance radiating through the room. "By allowing herself to be physically assaulted in public? That was her seduction strategy?"The sarcasm in his voice made Veronica flinch."You don't understand," she continued desperately.