Semua Bab He Begged for My Love: Bab 1 - Bab 9

After terminating our mate bond, I left the capital—Ethan's domain.He had no room in his world for me, and even less for my family.While I was still undergoing treatment for silver poisoning, he stripped my family—Wilson House—of all its lands. We were bankrupt overnight.My father had opposed my mate bond to Ethan from the start. But I insisted. I was the one who begged to be his mate.On the day of our wedding, my father was so furious he locked away his wolf, collapsing and requiring ongoing care from a healer.My mother didn't fare much better. When Ethan retaliated against us, the shock was so great she swallowed silver to end it all. She's been in a coma ever since.After everything, I had just enough money left to continue their treatments. But my brother Kevin—drunk, addicted to gambling—burned through all of it in a single night.He owed money everywhere. People came knocking every day.I tried to cut him off. I really did.Then one day, he stormed into my mother's

As Jason pulled me onto the ship, I couldn't hide the unease in my voice. "Jason, are you serious about this? You swore—you said you'd save my parents."He chuckled, the kind of low, lecherous laugh that never meant anything good. "Of course. Don't you trust me? Who else can you rely on now? Come with me for a few days, and when we're back, your dad will be good as new."I didn't trust him. Not entirely. But for my father... I had no other choice.Once on board, someone blindfolded me. I couldn't see a thing—only the roar of sea wind filled my ears as we moved further out. Jason ordered someone to hand me a drink. I took a few sips, then everything went dark.By the time I woke up, we were already in international waters.The deck buzzed with noise. The party had already started.Turned out, I wasn't the only woman on board.The others were all dressed to be looked at—tight dresses, bare skin, glasses of liquor in hand, laughing and cozying up to men whose faces I recognized. Ja

Ethan arrived with a fleet of yachts, each one packed with his most trusted men. He had come prepared—more prepared than I ever expected."The sea breeze is sharp," he said softly. "Come inside and change into something warm."Before I could answer, he was already guiding me into the warmth of the cabin. A clean set of clothes was delivered promptly. The crew left without a word."Why aren't you changing?" he asked a moment later, his voice unnervingly gentle. "Don't like them? Or do you not feel cold?"I stood still, staring at him. "What exactly do you mean by all this?"A flicker crossed his face, something unreadable, but he didn't answer."Just change," he said quietly.I didn't move. "No need. Wouldn't want to dirty your yacht—or your clothes."Ethan let out a quiet sigh. "Joy, don't talk to me like that."He stepped closer. "I know everything now. Kevin lost all the money gambling. Don't worry—I'll make him pay for it."He took my hand. His grip was gentle, but there w

Ethan rushed to me and scooped me into his arms. His warm breath brushed against my ear."Joy, are you okay?"I shook my head on instinct. But when I looked up, I met Jason's sharp and amused gaze.His eyes roamed over me, savoring every inch of my body without shame.That's when it finally clicked.He had planned it all.Taking me away, planting the hidden cameras—everything had been part of a calculated trap to blackmail Ethan, to use me as leverage."Ethan, no need to get so worked up," Jason said, sauntering over with a grin, phone in hand. The screen glowed cold blue, casting shadows across his face. "I'll delete the footage. Right after you hand over exclusive rights to the Moonlight Valley hunting grounds.""Get out." Ethan's voice carried enough threat to chill bones.Just then, his assistant burst in with several men. Jason let out a dry, humorless laugh.As he stepped out, he turned back with a smirk. "Your woman looked real sexy in that footage. Imagine if it ever