บททั้งหมดของ Forsaken by the Moongoddess : บทที่ 121 - บทที่ 126

Abby's POV “You’re acting suspicious, Valentina.”My insides screamed for joy when Alex accused her. Valentina’s face twitched, but she quickly masked it with a frown of feigned confusion.“Alex! I won’t take that from you. That’s a false accusation,” she snapped.“Then why are you here all of a sudden? Shouldn’t you still be in the hospital?” Jessica cut in sharply.Alex’s frown deepened, clearly considering Jessica’s point.Valentina threw Jessica a venomous glare before turning back to Alex. “I noticed how Hayden was acting strange when he came to see me last night. I was scared he might hurt himself, so I begged Dr. Nathan to discharge me. Besides, I’m feeling much better now. And the pup is fine too. But you people are already stressing me out.”She rubbed her stomach dramatically and let her voice tremble just enough to sound pitiful. “And my… pup! Oh, goddess. He’s getting stressed too! Alpha won’t like it if he hears you’re upsetting his heir. I'm sure you know this Alex?”Ug

Hayden’s POV“Alright. See you when I get back,” I finally said, breaking the silence Abby seemed so determined to keep.She didn’t look up, didn’t even blink. Just kept eating like I was now an invisible being. I didn’t wait either. I stepped out, slid into my car, and headed for the office. Although, my mind stayed behind with her.Her heat and sudden coldness replayed in my head like a broken record. I couldn’t switch it off. Had I done something to piss her off again?Just as I was trying to make sense of it, Marbel’s name flashed on my dashboard screen. I frowned. I couldn’t quite remember why, but I knew I’d told her to stay away. For a moment, I thought about ignoring it. But curiosity, or maybe irritation, made me swipe to answer. I hooked the call to my earpiece.“Hey, Marbel.”“Alpha Hayden,” she purred. “It’s been a while. Do you really hate me now?”“Marbel, what do you want?”“Nothing,” she said sweetly. “I just think it’s been a while. Thought I’d remind you what it fee

Hayden’s POVAlex, Lucious, and Brian followed me as we drove to the meeting. My fingers tightened around the wheel, already preparing myself for the elders’ opposition. I’d done this dance with them countless times, so this wouldn’t be any different. I was the Alpha. They followed my lead. When we arrived, we headed straight for the conference hall. The elders were already seated, waiting for my arrival. As I entered, they rose and greeted me, their eyes full of that familiar mix of respect and silent judgment.I took my seat at the head of the long table, and only then did they sit. My right-hand men, Alex, Lucious, and Brian, took their usual spots beside me.I adjusted my tie once more and gave the signal for the meeting to begin.As I'd expected, Elder Regan spoke first. He was the oldest of the council, and easily the most outspoken, bold to the point of arrogance if I must say.“Alpha,” he began, his tone heavy with borrowed authority, “at our last meeting we agreed you must g