Semua Bab Stand-In Luna: The Alpha's Real Mate: Bab 81 - Bab 90

Wendy's POVThey were tangled tightly together. After a round of passion, Daphne tilted her head, her voice dripping with seduction."Darling, do you love me?""Of course I do." Jones's eyes shimmered with raw desire."Then can you prove your love to me?" Daphne's hands, soft and sinuous like a water serpent, wrapped around Jones's neck.Jones nodded. "How do you want me to prove it? I'd do anything for you!""Really? You'd really do anything for me?" Daphne's gaze turned sultry, her voice honeyed."Of course." Jones pulled her against him. "As long as you agree to form a bond with me.""Fine. But you have to promise me something first." Daphne's expression suddenly turned cold. "You know about the plagiarism scandal, don't you?"Jones froze for a beat. "You mean 'Roses Under the Moonlight'?"Daphne bit her lip. "That's right! That bitch Wendy humiliated me in front of everyone! The career I built over years colla

Back in my room, I took a long, comforting hot shower.Steam curled through the bathroom, and in my mind, Nick's words suddenly resurfaced—"At this moment, right now, the woman I want to spend my life with... is you."The corners of my lips couldn't help but lift. After slipping into my pajamas, my gaze fell on Nick's suit lying nearby.I decided to return it to him.But the moment I opened my hotel door, I heard Rina's coy, bashful voice outside:"Nick, I came this time especially to discuss the cooperation plan between Taylor Pack and the Brown Pack."Through the crack of the door, I saw her. She was dressed in a hot pink strappy mini dress with a low neckline, creamy skin peeking through. Her hair fell loosely over her shoulders, delicately painted makeup. Clearly, she'd gone out of her way to doll herself up."Is that so?" Nick's lips curved faintly."Of course. I even brought the proposal. I don't know if you

***Rina's provocative gaze swept over me. I only smiled faintly and raised my paddle again."Fifteen million dollars."Her eyes gleamed with disdain. She probably thought I was spending Nick's money.She looked around but didn't spot Nick anywhere. Then she strode over to my side, towering above me, and sneered."Wendy, you're really spending this much on a toy cat?! Does Nick know?"I looked at her like she was an idiot."Whether he knows or not—what does that have to do with you?""So, he doesn't know?" Rina let out a cold laugh. "If you win but don't actually have the money, wouldn't that be humiliating?""That's really none of your concern, Miss Taylor." My lips curved in a cool smile as I pulled out a black card and waved it lightly in front of her eyes.Me, not able to pay? What a joke.Rina's face darkened, she must've remembered how I'd used this very card to snatch the Asa collection gown at

Wendy's POVI'd always been afraid of heights, and right now that fear was overwhelming.If the plane really crashed, falling from this altitude...I didn't dare finish the thought."Wendy, listen to me. The plane's out of control. Parachuting is our only chance." Nick's voice was steady, his expression grave."But... I'm scared. I—I'm terrified of heights..." I stammered."Don't be. I'll protect you." His low voice was gentle, his dark gaze unwavering.The situation was dire, yet Nick remained calm, directing the pilot to lower the altitude and slow the speed."Now." Nick checked the instruments. The plane's speed and altitude were finally within range.The turbulence grew worse, the fuselage shaking violently. The aircraft wouldn't last much longer; it was seconds away from exploding."Jump!" The hatch swung open, and Nick barked orders for the others to strap on parachutes and leap.One by one, the

Wendy's POVNick's face was growing paler by the second.I reached out and touched his forehead—it was burning hot, like a furnace."We need to get to that island," I forced myself to stay calm, thinking for a couple of seconds before speaking.His wound was already inflamed. If he stayed in the seawater any longer, the consequences would be unimaginable. I had to get him as soon as possible and treat his injury."Nick, hang in there." I could feel his condition worsening.Nick pressed his pale lips together, cold sweat dripping down his forehead. "Sorry, Wendy... for making you worry."That fight with the mermaids had drained too much of his strength. His wounds must be excruciating right now.Even though Nick was trying to suppress the pain with sheer willpower and keep swimming for me, his body was reaching its limit. His fever was raging, while the seawater was icy cold—it must've been pure torment for him.