Todos los capítulos de Once Betrayed Now Untouchable : Capítulo 71 - Capítulo 80

KARINA'S P O V A woman's scream ripped through the air, followed by the heavy thud of a body hitting the floor. I didn't understand what was happening, until a large figure collapsed over me. His body shielding mine, my nose pressed into the expensive fabric of his shirt. And an unmistakable scent washed over me sandalwood with a hint of mountain pine. It was a smell I'd found myself finding strangely comforting lately. Alpha Atrian. I whispered. My voice barely a squeak. He winced. Let go. He said. His voice low and tight. Only then did I realise my fingers were tangled in his shirt, my palm pressed flat against the hard wall of his stomach. I snatched my hand back as if I'd been burned. Thankfully, the darkness and my swollen face were enough to hide the hot flush of embarrassment. Adrian rose to his feet, pressing a hand to his lower back as he moved to deal with Lyla, efficie

Edward's POV. My chest seized so tight it was hard to breathe. I watched Karina's face, my wolf, Leon, whining pitifully inside me, as if he could already feel our mate. Slipping away for good. I won't marry again. I said, the words scraping their way out of my throat. I won't be with anyone else. Karina didn't so much as blink, she cut in smoothly, her voice calm and steady. Way too steady, considering everything we'd been through. Whether you decide to stay single forever is your business, Edward, not mine. Your friend. Three now, so am I? I hope we both find peace. The word caught in my chest like a splinter. It tasted dry and bitter. With who, Karina, who's supposed to give you that peace? And just like that, his face flashed in my mind. Alpha Adrian Wolf, the alpha of the Silver Peak Pack, always lingering around her. Always

Karina's P O V Alpha Adrian was perfectly still. His deep amber eyes, studying me with an intensity that made my skin prickle. I couldn't hold his gaze. Every time our eyes met, I'd quickly look away, my attention snagging on the elegant line of his collarbone, visible through the V of his silk robe. It was a total mismatch. He was watching my face, but I was staring at his chest. A second stretched on in the quiet room, and he still hadn't made a move to take off his robe. With every passing moment, my anxiety ratcheted up another notch. Surely he didn't expect me to. I couldn't stand the tension a second longer. My gaze flickered up to his, and the words just tumbled out. I'll help you undress, for heaven's sake. It was just changing bandages. Better to get it over with quickly than to drag out this agonizing awkwardness. Without waiting for a response, I leaned forward, m

Karina's POV The smile froze on my face, a prickle of dread crawling up my scalp, complete and utter despair washed over me.I was doomed. One look at his reaction, and the dark circles under his eyes that screamed no sleep, told me everything I needed to know.He'd seen my message. I couldn't meet his gaze, dropping my eyes as I cleared my throat awkwardly.I slept okay, mostly because I had some wine last night.My laugh sounded hollow, even to my own ears. I was really out of it. Seeing double, you know.Adrian's expression turned to ice, the faint hint of a smile he had been wearing, vanishing completely. A strange light gleamed in his eyes as he spoke.Alcohol isn't an excuse, really, I insisted, desperately searching for the right words.When I drink, my vision gets terrible, and my fingers completely lose control. It's like they're possessed.He let out a scornful snort. Keep making excuses.I fell silent, mortified. My expression turned earnest as I tried again, practically b

Karina's P O V Caleb, the beta, looked a little sheepish as he wrapped up the tour of my new duties. You won't need to clean, of course, he said, we just need to make coffee, get his suits steamed, and sometimes wake him up. I held up a hand, my professional smile instantly vanishing. Wait, wake him up. How much of his personal life am I supposed to be involved in? Alpha Adrian has a habit of taking afternoon naps. Caleb explained, as if that cleared everything up. I took a beat, choosing my words carefully. Caleb, let's get our role straight here. You're Adrian's assistant. I'm his secretary. It makes sense for me to handle company business while you manage his personal affairs. You're his trusted beta. After all, I can make coffee at the office, but waking him up feels a little too personal. That sounds like your job. I couldn't stop myself from adding, since you're already used to it. He looked seriously uncomfortable. Oh, we don't need to get that specific about our dutie