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Chapter 102 — A Forced Smile Nora’s The sunlight was soft, streaming through the curtains, but it did little to ease the heaviness in my chest. I woke up slowly, wrapped in Axel’s arms, feeling the warmth of him like a shield around me. His steady breathing, the rise and fall of his chest, was calming. I wanted to stay there forever, letting myself believe that the world could be quiet for just a little while. For a few precious minutes, I thought maybe we had won a small victory. Maybe the storm had passed. But then I heard voices. Not the usual quiet chatter of the household or the distant sounds of the pack. These voices were sharp, unfamiliar, deliberate. My stomach knotted. I pulled the blanket closer, trying to convince myself I was imagining things, but the voices grew clearer. Heart hammering, I pushed myself off the bed and peeked toward the stairs. I froze. Selene. She stood in the living room, radiant and poised, her hair perfectly done, her smile carefully polite. Ax

Chapter 104— The Unwelcome Reminder Nora’s POV The morning sun poured into the sitting room, but the warmth didn’t reach my heart. Everyone was there , Axel, his parents, Selene, and me. The air felt heavy, like everyone was pretending to be fine but hiding a storm inside. I sat beside Axel, quiet, my fingers locked together in my lap. His hand brushed mine once in a while, just to remind me he was there, but even his touch couldn’t stop the nervous feeling in my chest. Selene sat opposite us, legs crossed, looking too comfortable for someone who wasn’t supposed to be there. She smiled politely whenever Axel’s mother spoke, and each time, I could see the fake sweetness behind her smile. She was playing nice — too nice. Axel’s father cleared his throat. “It’s good that everyone is here,” he said, his voice deep and tired. “After all the misunderstanding, it’s time for peace.” Selene nodded quickly. “Of course,” she said, placing her hand on her chest. “I came to make things right.

Chapter 106— Midnight Plea Nora’s POV The night was quiet, calm, and heavy with silence. The kind of silence that made every small sound echo in your ears. The house was dark except for the dim yellow light from the sitting room. I couldn’t sleep. My mind wouldn’t rest no matter how hard I tried. I tossed and turned for a while beside Axel, listening to his soft breathing. He had fallen asleep a while ago, his arm lying across his chest, his face calm and peaceful. But my heart was restless. I felt thirsty, so I decided to go downstairs for some water. I moved quietly, not wanting to wake him. My bare feet touched the cold floor as I walked out of the room. The hallway lights were off, and everything looked calm — too calm. I reached the sitting room and poured myself a glass of water, but just as I was about to drink it, I heard something. At first, it was faint — like a whisper. Then it became clearer. Voices. I froze, listening closely. I went toward the window slowly, my he

Chapter 108 — Quiet Assurance Nora’s POV Axel took my hand gently, leading me out of the sitting room. The house was quiet now, the tension lingering like a shadow even after the guests had left. I followed him silently, my heart still racing from the confrontation. I could feel the warmth from his hand, strong and steady, and it made me feel safer than I had in hours. As soon as we reached our bedroom, he stopped and turned to me. His eyes searched mine, softening as they always did when we were alone. Without saying a word, he stepped closer and pressed his lips to mine. The kiss was slow, deep, and filled with an intensity that made my knees weak. I melted into him, feeling the tension of the night leave my shoulders. When we finally pulled apart, I rested my forehead against his chest. “Thank you,” I whispered, my voice small but sincere. “For everything tonight… for standing up for me, for… for not letting them hurt me again.” He held me tighter, one hand resting at the small

Chapter 110 — Desperate Ride Nora’s POV I woke to a sound I never wanted to hear again , Axel groaning, low and painful, twisting in the sheets. My heart leapt into my throat. I sat up, blinking in the dim morning light. His hand was pressed against his forehead, his face pale, sweat glistening along his temples. “Axel…” I whispered, voice trembling. He didn’t respond. His breathing was uneven, shallow, and panicked me even more. I rushed to his side, gently shaking him. “Axel, please… wake up.” His eyelids fluttered, and when they opened, they were clouded with pain. “Head… hurts,” he muttered, his voice barely audible. I tried to help him sit up, but his body went limp in my arms. Panic clawed at me, hot and suffocating. I fetched water, poured it carefully into his mouth, holding him as he sipped weakly. I tried rubbing his temples, whispering soft encouragements, but nothing worked. His brow was furrowed, and I could see the faint tremor running through his fingers. My chest