Semua Bab Twice Fated: Bab 71 - Bab 80

I blinked in shock. And this is what this was about. The outside hires were arguing that the treatment of them and the North Moss Pack workers was different."Constructor Torres, what's this all about? Is this true?" I asked firmly.Torres also seemed as shocked as I did, wiping sweat from his forehead. "I had no clue… but I swear, I treated everyone the same! I don't know how this happened.""Figure it out!" I snapped. "I won't tolerate discrimination here!"Whispers ran through the workers, a combination of anger and mistrust."Right on! You're most likely paying your own folk more than us," someone growled from within the crowd. "Quiet." Rick's voice cut across the gathering tension like a knife. It was icy, crisp, and appalling.It worked at once. The muttering ceased, and the mob fell silent. His black eyes flashed with fury, and in that instant, I realized none of them were afraid of me, but Rick? He could make tough men tremble in their boots with a glance."You work here, you play b

"We're going to the Redwood Pack for a couple of days to follow up on some leads," Rick told me, attempting to sound nonchalant. "No way! But what about your job." I could hear the fear in my voice, but Rick had an answer ready. "Beta Mark can take care of it," he comforted me. "He'll explain to everyone that we're on a brief holiday - without the kids. We're only bringing Gamma Teddy with us." It wasn't long before the staff completed packing our suitcases. Watching them move systematically through the corridors, I couldn't help but think of my children. I had to bid them farewell before we departed. In the playroom, Edsel and Gian were seated on the floor, working on their puzzles. They glanced up, the keen young eyes of the two scanning my face the moment I came in. "Mommy, where are Mommy and Daddy going?" Edsel, the elder of the two, inquired. He was always so perceptive. "We're just going on a little vacation, baby," I replied, bending down to their level. "A vacation w

It was early morning, and I was on the balcony of the Redwood Pack's room, glued to the stunning view of the waterfalls dropping down the cliffs. Pine-fresh air and the distant roar of water filled my senses, and for an instant, everything around me turned serene. A light tap on the door interrupted my thoughts. Jestine came in, followed by an omega with a tray of coffee and breakfast. "Good morning, Luna," she said with a bright smile. "My husband, Winkle, and Alpha Rick are having a serious debate regarding the missing women. When I learned that you were awake, I thought I'd bring you breakfast." "Thanks, Jestine," I answered, looking over at the chubby-cheeked little boy in her arms. My heart melted at his bright eyes. "Well, well, Kristoff is cute." Jestine glowed. "Yes, I am a happy mom." "He takes after you," I noted, running my fingers over his silky curls. "What a pretty little boy." Jestine smiled wryly. "He will become a powerful alpha someday." I agreed. Standing the

Bella's POVAnticipation coursed through me as I walked towards the waterfalls. The cool air, the whoosh of water, and the hint of adventure made me want to keep pace with Jestine, who strode ahead with assured steps. The walkway was rough, but I trailed after it heedlessly. Then a solid object hit the back of my head, and a stinging pain erupted. The surroundings around me became distorted, and before I could do anything, I was in darkness.Slowly coming to, I realized I was on the hard, metal floor of a truck in motion. The air was heavy with an unpleasant, musty smell, and it was hard to breathe. I attempted to roll over, but my body would not comply. Fear tingled on the fringes of my brain as I became aware that my hands and feet were bound. My wrists burned with a fierce heat—silver bindings. Whoever had bound me was well aware of what they were about.Hard blinking to get used to the dim environment, I absorbed the situation that lay before me. The van was packed with other girl

The door creaked open the following morning, and I jolted awake, rubbing my eyes. The taller of the two men was in the doorway, his face impassive.He didn't speak a word but hurled a bag towards me."Get dressed. We depart in fifteen minutes."My fingers shook as I dug into the bag and drew out the clothes. The material was outrageously thin, a shining, almost-transparent fabric that was meant to cling to every contour. A clubbing outfit intended to tantalize—a flesh-hugging, lace-trimmed dress that showed virtually everything. The straps were wafer-thin, the neckline low, and the hem was scandalously short. It was the sort of clothing intended for seduction, not endurance.I had no choice.Holding back my disgust, I manhandled myself into the lingerie-like clothing, my flesh squirming at the exposure. I slipped the earpiece discreetly into my bra and held it as fast as I could. My hands moved quickly as I slapped on a few strips of makeup, smudging dark liner under my eyes to coordinate