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Adira’s POVYou can be this cruel, Adira. He kept talking through the mind link. We have a meeting after dinner, and I won’t be able to concentrate now.Magnus, you asked me, I just responded, and I would also like...The wine flew out of his mouth; he took the napkin, apologizing to everyone. I laughed.Oh, you’ll pay for that, he saidYou are my sex slave if I remember correctly, so I tell you what you can do, I kept teasing him.Michael was looking at us from across the table. You mind linked? he whispered.Is it obvious, I asked, blushing.I’m just observant, that’s all.Michael, I appreciate it if you keep this to yourself.Of course, Magnus, you don’t need to worry about me.Now, let's go have that meeting, he said, taking my hand. You two watch my son. And stop telling him stories. Remember, he is a three-year-old.Yes, Alpha, we got this.Inside his office, he sat in his chair. Michael sat across from him. He pulled my hand and put it into his lap.Go on, Michael. Wait, he sto

Adira’s POVMagnus was still chuckling after talking with Luca. He was smart and outspoken for his age.Magnus grinned at me and said, "Let me tell you, he definitely got your smartness."I smiled back at him and replied, "And your good looks."You think I’m good-looking. He started flirting with me, and in two steps, he was by my side, kissing my neck.Magnus, I think you’re very good-looking. Now, can you help me go through these pictures and put them in the box?He sighed but went back to work.We finished packing most of the things. As I sorted through my belongings, I paused over each old stuffed animal, remembering late-night adventures and whispered secrets from when I was a child. It was harder than I expected to let them go, even knowing the rogue kids might love them as much as I once did. Folding my old clothes brought a lump to my throat, the familiar fabric woven with memories of home and happier times. Still, I tried to feel hopeful, knowing these pieces might bring comf

Magnus’s POVDinner with my parents was excruciating, their anxious looks and unease making it almost hard to breathe.I barely contained quiet bursts of joy, Adira’s teasing sparking through the tension. Guilt flickered as I savored this secret game, watching my parents struggle not to let their misery spill into silence.Despite my amusement, anxiety simmered. As the conversation faltered, I tried to balance Adira's happiness with my family's expectations.Adira, dear. What's your plan for Luca's birthday? Will his father come?Of course I will be there. I met my mother's eyes. Why would you ask her that?Michael looked at me, clearly surprised by my response. He was likely expecting me to lose control and storm out, as I often did in the past.Magnus, are you sure you want this child? You still search for Ronda’s."My child with Ronda died because of her. I won't search for him, Mother."I was relieved when dinner was finally over."Is the pack gathering? I asked Michael"Yes, Alph

Adira’s POVMy heart pounded with panic, beating so hard it felt like it might burst as his dad started banging on the doors. I struggled to breathe. Guilt and fear twisted inside me, making my hands tremble. I rushed into the bathroom, feeling like a child caught doing something wrong, even though I didn’t know what I’d done. I stared into the mirror, hoping to find answers in my own eyes. The marks on my neck were fading, a quiet reminder of what had just happened. Under the shower, I let the water wash over me and tried to make sense of it all, replaying every word, every touch, every risk. Excitement and dread mixed in my stomach, and I didn’t know which would win.Once I was dressed, I went downstairs. Magnus and Unds were arguing near the living room, their voices sharp. The tension in the air was heavy. Guards stood by the door, watching and ready to act. I stayed on the stairs, trying to figure out what I’d missed while I was gone."This happened because of you," he said, poin

Magnus’s POVI laughed, perhaps out of anger, but confusion churned beneath it. Pregnant? The word reverberated as my mind scrambled for answers. My heart hammered—a mix of disbelief and denial. How was this possible? I couldn’t remember, and fear gnawed at me that I’d missed something. Still, anger was easier than admitting uncertainty.I fixed my gaze on Raina, my voice taut. "Raina, I don’t remember being with you. What do you want from me?" My words were sharper than intended, frustration tangled with confusion. I hoped she'd clarify, but uncertainty fed my anger. Was she lying, or had something happened I couldn’t recall? My mind searched for any memory to contradict her.My mom and dad were walking toward us. I glared at Raina. "Let me guess, they promise you things?" Turning to my parents, I continued, "It doesn’t matter because you’re exiled from this land.""What?" Unds said. "Say that again?""You are exiled from this land," Magnus said.I shouted, "Mom pushed the ladder, tr