The Wolf King's Secret Son 의 모든 챕터: 챕터 191 - 챕터 200

LIANA POVI hope Jimmy never becomes Alpha. He’s not capable of becoming one, but I still worry thinking about the possibility of him scheming something stupid to make good on his threats.For Jimmy to come to me, he must've been pushed to the wall, and I wonder what he might do next to try to get Kane out of the picture. God, I hope he doesn't do anything stupid and bring more trouble our way.I pull up to the tavern.Two of my workers rush out to start unloading the items, and while helping, I hear shouts coming from the children's play area at the back."Careful with that box, Sid. There are eggs in there," I say to one of the girls whilst picking up on how those shouts are growing louder and more frantic.Curiosity getting the better of me, I head in the direction of the commotion.I'm met with a crowd of children screaming, laughing, and jumping around in a circle.What’s got them so worked up? I muse in a bit of amusement, pushing through the buzz.There are two children wrestli

KANE POV"'If they can't take it, they shouldn't dish it out. That's just how the world works?'” Liana says incredulously.Her eyes are blazing with upset and disappointment.I'd said those statements to Lina not too long ago. This was because when she’d told me she didn't want to play with the other kids after they’d had an argument. Lina's always been such a sweet, reserved little girl. Sometimes too reserved, in my opinion. I'd only wanted to help boost her confidence; to show her she wasn't less than the other kids. But I can see now how my words and advice might have been misinterpreted by a child."She's just a child. She doesn't need to understand how the 'world works' right now. I don't want a life for my daughter where she has to resort to violence to defend herself."I take a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts. Liana's always been protective of Lina, almost to a fault. But I've never seen her this upset before."I didn't mean to upset you," I begin, but Liana isn't fi

LIANA POV"Don't get too attached to him," I'd said. But it hasn't been quite that simple.Ever since that power outage incident, Kane and Lina have been growing closer in a way that's starting to worry me. It's like watching two magnets slowly inching toward each other, and I'm the invisible force trying to keep them apart. I also can’t help the prick of guilt I feel every time I see them together. At the same time, I remember everything I've been through and everything I've sacrificed to keep her safe and happy.A mother's instinct to protect can be a selfish thing, I suppose, but it's all I've got to hold on to right now.It's not just even about keeping them apart anymore. It’s also the fact their closeness makes me cross paths with Kane more often than I'd like.The other day, Lina had skinned her knee playing outside, and Kane was there in an instant to comfort her like it was the most natural thing in the world.People around have started noticing it too.When they ask me, I gi

LIANA POVThe door slams shut behind us, cutting off the howling wind. I lean against it to catch my breath as my body trembles from the cold, while Kane stands a few paces away with his broad shoulders dusted with snow.We only spoke a word or two to each other during our frantic run to this abandoned cabin, and I'm not about to add more now.I push away from the door, surveying our temporary shelter.It's small and dusty, with cobwebs clinging to every corner. An old couch with faded and torn fabric sits against one wall, and two chairs are occupying the center of the room.There's a fireplace, thank goodness, but it's stone cold.Without thinking, I reach for the light switch on the wall. Nothing happens, of course. I wasn’t expecting that there would be power here, in the middle of nowhere, that too, in a blizzard."I'll make a fire," Kane says.I don't respond and just wrap my arms around myself, watching as he moves towards the fireplace.He pats his pockets, then frowns."Damn.

KANE POVThe first light of dawn streams through the frost-covered window, spreading a comforting luminescence on Liana's sleeping face.I lie still, barely breathing, because I’m afraid to shatter this perfect moment.Her dark lashes rest against her cheeks, and a few strands of hair have fallen over her forehead. I resist the urge to brush them away; I don’t want to wake her just yet.How many mornings have I dreamed of waking up next to her like this?To see that slight furrow of her brow even in sleep—it's all exactly as I remember, yet somehow more beautiful than ever.We're both lying on the cabin floor, huddled under the small blanket. The fire has died down to embers, but I barely notice the chill in the air. Liana's warmth beside me is all I need.I can scarcely believe she's here or that last night wasn't just another fevered dream. The memory of her lips on mine and her skin against my skin makes my pulse quicken. I want to pull her closer to feel her heartbeat against my c