All Chapters of Forsaken by the Moongoddess : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Abby's POV When Alex dropped me in front of the house, I grabbed the two shopping bags and carried them inside. I saw Valentina was on the stairs, coming down to the living room. She paused when she noticed me and lowered her gaze. “Where the hell have you been when you know you have errands to run for me?” Her arms crossed tightly. Her eyes moved straight to the bags in my hand. “Explain that.” “Uhm... I…” I swallowed hard. I’m not scared of Valentina, but when she uses that Gamma tone, it’s hard to breathe or resist her command. “Hayden took me shopping for the summit,” I finally managed. She already knew about the upcoming summit and why it is important I follow him to the summit. She let out a dry chuckle. “I’m only allowing you to follow him this once. Every other outing, I’ll be the one doing that. With my influence, I’m more useful than you in that aspect. This is Hayden’s business and by extension, it’s mine and it’s our pup too,” she stepped closer. “So even if Hayden as

Abby's POV I quickly followed him toward the stairs. Alex and Lucious came behind, along with a few airport staff helping with our suitcases.Inside the jet was even more intimidating than the outside. Everything screamed money and power. Sleek leather seats, gold-toned finishes, a quiet hum of luxury.Lucious and Alex took their seats further down. I didn’t ask. I just followed Hayden’s lead, and to my surprise, or maybe not, he dropped into the seat beside mine.He pulled out a tablet and started scrolling, completely ignoring me. As expected.I exhaled, turned to the window, and let my eyes soak in the sky. The view was bea-u-tiful and calming. Before I knew it, sleep slowly pulled me under.I didn’t know how long I’d been out, but the pilot’s voice over the intercom snapped me back to reality.We stepped off the jet, and two sleek black cars were already waiting. Men and women bowed slightly as we passed. Clearly, Hayden was known here too.The ride was peaceful. Hayden and I wer

Hayden’s POV (Earlier today)We left the pack very early as the journey to Kea City would take several hours. Punctuality matters to me. I don’t compromise on that, and my pack members know it. They wouldn’t dare try me. Besides, there’s a welcome dinner tonight, and I have business to take care of before then.The annual summit rotates locations. Hopefully, I’ll be hosting next year’s event. I don’t like staying away from my pack for too long. The summit used to be a two-day event, but the board decided to extend it this year. I brought my Beta and Gamma along, but the pack is in good hands.Brian, my Delta, the warriors, and the elders will handle things well. I'm so sure of that.Once we boarded the jet, I buried myself in work with reports from my companies and pack affairs. I barely noticed Abby until I heard a faint snore beside me.I looked over and saw her sleeping peacefully. I scoffed. “So early,” I muttered.Her long black lashes cast soft shadows on her cheeks. My gaze dr

Abby's POV“Derek?”His name left my lips before I could stop it. He looked the same, almost. Older, more defined, but those amber eyes hadn’t changed at all.I didn’t move. Not at first.But then he opened his arms, slow, cautious, like he didn’t want to scare me off.And my feet betrayed me. I walked into his arms.“I’m sorry, Abby,” he whispered near my ear.The tears came before I could stop them.“I’m sorry I left without a goodbye,” he said again, pulling back just enough to look at me. “I know I hurt you. I’m here now… to make things right.”I didn’t respond. I couldn’t. I was too busy trying to pull myself together.He gently guided me to a nearby table and we sat. My eyes locked with his again.Goddess. I still can’t look at those eyes without falling apart.I dabbed at my eyes with a tissue. “Why?” I finally whispered. “Why did you disappear like I meant nothing? You knew I had no one else.”He didn’t answer right away. Just reached for my hand and squeezed it, exactly how h

Hayden’s POV “I’ll take my wife from here,” I said, gently wrapping a hand around Abby’s waist as I guided her toward the elevator that led to the VIP floor, where we were lodged. It took every ounce of discipline not to rip that bastard’s heart out. The only reason he was still standing was because this was human territory and most guests here were human. Once we stepped off the elevator to our private floor, I let go of her waist. “I don’t want to see you around that bastard again,” I said flatly and turned, heading toward my suite. But her voice stopped me. “Why?” she snapped. “Why do you get to dictate who I talk to and who I don’t? Is that part of the damn deal too?” I didn’t turn around. “You obey what I say.” “And what if I didn’t?” I turned to face her now, studying her for a moment just to be sure I hadn’t dragged the wrong person from the lobby. The Abby I remembered was quiet. Timid. She wouldn’t have dared talk back like this. Or maybe… I never really knew her at a