Semua Bab The Twin Switch: The Alpha’s Mistaken Mate: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Elowen Hartwell sinks into the leather backseat of the pack transport, clutching the five-million-credit check against her aching chest while her mind races with the thrill of her newfound freedom. The driver shifts into gear, pulling away from the imposing gates of the Sterling Estate, when the sudden, loud chiming of her communicator shatters the silence.She pulls the device from her velvet coat, her eyebrows lifting when the caller ID flashes with the name Faye Waverly. Faye is her closest childhood confidante—a rogue-born omega who lives in the northern territory of Sterling City. Though distance and strict pack borders keep them apart, their bond remains unbreakable."Faye?" Elowen answers, leaning her head against the window.Before she can utter another word, a high-pitched, deafening shriek pierces through the speaker, forcing Elowen to wince and jerk the device a few inches away from her ear."Elowen! Oh my goddess, I need your help right now!" Faye screams into the line, he

Cormac Vane lets out a low, amused chuckle as Elowen Hartwell glares at him with pure rage, but the lingering shock on her dark features only makes his smile grow wider. She has been completely tricked, tricked into believing he was some penniless freeloading enforcer, when in truth he holds immense power in the Sterling Metropolitan District.Elowen snaps her gaze away, waving a frantic hand through the air to summon the lead waiter. "Bring me the bill immediately!" she commands, her voice trembling with anger.To her absolute astonishment, the waiter glides over, bowing his head respectfully before whispering in her ear. "Miss, there is no need to worry about the charges. My lord has already taken full care of it."Elowen blinks, her dark brows knitting together in complete confusion. "Lord? Who is your lord?"Cormac clears his throat smoothly, leaning forward over the polished table before the waiter can answer. "I am, in fact... the owner of Enigma and the master of this entire es

Elowen Hartwell lowers her head slightly, forcing her trembling fingers into tight fists behind her back as they traverse the gleaming concourse of the pack transit terminal. Cormac Vane walks right beside her, his tall, imposing wolf frame radiating an effortless warmth that keeps him constantly checking her condition. She forces a faint, tight smile to her lips, offering him a silent nod to signal she is fine, though her internal omega wolf whimpers in sheer anxiety. Beside them, Marlowe Hartwell glides with calculated elegance, her sharp dark eyes tracking Elowen's every movement like a vulture waiting for a weak moment to strike."Elowen... are you truly certain you wish to accompany us on this official pack delegation?" Marlowe asks, slowing her stride to fall in line with her sister. Her voice carries a fake, sugary sweetness designed to sound like sisterly concern. "Perhaps you should notify Benedict back at the Hartwell Estate first? If you are having second thoughts, I can ea

CALLOWAY’S POVA sudden, suffocating frost sweeps across the obsidian dining hall the instant Elowen steps through the iron archway. The vibrant laughter dies instantly, replaced by a bitter, biting cold that hangs heavy in the air. Elowen acts as though the entire room isn't staring at her. She slides into her seat and begins sampling the roasted game laid out on her plate, her dark face unreadable.Cormac chuckles under his breath, using his silver serving tongs to drop a massive ocean prawn onto her dish. "You have to taste this, Elowen. The coastal cooks seasoned it perfectly tonight.""Thank you, Cormac," Elowen says, her voice smooth as velvet as she takes a bite without looking up."How is it?" Cormac asks, leaning close to her shoulder. Underneath the heavy oak table, my hands curl into tight, white-knuckled fists. The scent of her sweet jasmine mixing with his rich alpha tone sets my blood on fire."Delicious," she answers simply.A sharp, mocking chuckle erupts from Verity L

Instead of hiding her face or breaking into tears, Elowen suddenly bursts into a low, breathless laugh.The quiet sound trickles out of her throat, mocking and entirely devoid of joy. She pauses, her dark eyes narrowing as her hazy gaze slowly sweeps around the ring of watching wolves. For one terrifying heartbeat, her eyes lock directly onto mine.My throat tightens. I swallow hard, holding my breath as my heart hammers against my ribs, waiting for her to blow the entire world apart right here in front of Marlowe, in front of the elders, in front of the pack.She tears her eyes away from mine, letting out a soft, slurred sigh."You want to know who took my virginity... don't you?" she asks, her words heavy and thick with intoxication."That's right," Faye nods eagerly, leaning closer. "The pack network claims you gave it away to some low-ranking instructor in the outer camps for extra rations, but others say you let a disgraced classmate have you in an alley... Which one was it, Elow