Chapter 258 [ 1,186 words ] Emilia’s POV When I woke up, Sebastian was sitting beside the hospital bed, watching me. The moment my eyes opened, he leaned forward. “Are you feeling better?” His voice was hoarse, and his hand closed around mine. I pushed myself upright and nodded. “Yes.
Chapter 257 [ 800 words ] Author’s POV Scott stood motionless outside the restaurant, his jaw tight. Something wasn’t adding up. The manager’s explanation had come too smooth, too rehearsed. Mustard “accidentally” added to a dish that was never supposed to have it? And served to their table when he
Chapter 256 [ 1,189 words ] Emilia’s POV “Where’s your mother?” I slid into the seat across from Scott. This was supposed to be Claudine’s dinner, not his. Scott gave me an apologetic smile. “She had a last-minute appointment she couldn’t miss. She asked me to come in her place.”
Chapter 255 [ 1,079 words ] Emilia’s POV The beach house was quiet. Sebastian had left for the office, so I’d rolled up my sleeves to make his favorite for dinner. Then my phone buzzed. Lily. “Hey, what’s—” A sob cut me off. The deep, broken kind. “Lily? What happened?”
Chapter 254 [ 997 words ] Author’s POV It was the first time Claudine Tucker had set foot in Hanson Group headquarters. Her purpose, of course, was to see her son. She was dressed like old money, all tailored elegance and sharp edges, and she went straight to the executive
Chapter 253 [ 1,041 words ] Emilia’s POV Sebastian kept his promise. “Wherever I am, that’s your home.” He took me away with him, to a house by the sea. It wasn’t as big or as grand as the pack house, but it had its own charm. Clean lines, floor-to-ceiling
Chapter 252 [ 862 words ] Sebastian’s POV I stared at my mother’s tear-streaked face and my father’s shock and regret. The pain in my chest was too heavy to put into words. They’d caused all of this. Every single thing Abigail had said was true. All of it. And
Chapter 251 [ 985 words ] Emilia’s POV Mila’s voice dropped to a whisper. “And that’s when I found out the truth. Titus had been with Pearl. But Abigail wasn’t his child.” Sebastian’s eyes went wide. “She’d been lying the whole time,” Mila said, her voice shaking with rage now.
Chapter 250 [ 754 words ] Emilia’s POV Titus’s voice came out rough, like he’d been swallowing gravel. He stood in the middle of the living room, looking older than I’d ever seen him. “I’ve only loved one woman my entire life,” he said. “Your mother, Mila. But I’ve slept
Chapter 249 [ 1,032 words ] Emilia’s POV “How dare you! Who do you think you’re talking to?” Titus shot to his feet, his face darkening with a fury. “I’m talking to both of you!” Sebastian roared back, his eyes burning with a rage that filled the whole room. I
Chapter 248 [ 1,135 words ] Emilia’s POV I stood outside the closed door, and the floor seemed to drop out from under me. My wolf hearing picked up every word from inside that room. Every accusation Abigail hurled at Titus and Mila. And one thought kept circling: this couldn’t
Chapter 247 [ 1,074 words ] Sebastian’s POV I let out a bitter laugh. “Abigail, you say you couldn’t let me destroy myself for you. But do you have any idea what you actually did? You left without a word and ran off with Damien. You humiliated me in front
Chapter 246 [ 844 words ] Sebastian’s POV Abigail’s face crumpled, and she started crying again. But I couldn’t make myself reach for her. Because all I could think about was my father. The man I’d trusted. The man I’d looked up to my whole life. And the chance that
Chapter 245 [ 1,026 words ] Sebastian’s POV I held Abigail’s gaze and forced my voice cold, even as my heart slammed against my ribs. “You’ve got half an hour. Start talking.” Abigail lifted her tear-streaked face, then moved toward me. Before I could step back, she threw herself into
Chapter 244 [ 967 words ] Emilia’s POV When Tiffany walked back into the house alone, I couldn’t hide my surprise. “Where’s Fynn?” “I sent him home.” Her voice was flat, matter-of-fact. “Why?” “I don’t feel like going out.” The shimmer of unshed tears in her eyes stopped me from
Chapter 243 [ 949 words ] Tiffany’s POV Another birthday. Twenty years old now. Every year except my eighteenth, when I shifted for the first time and the house went strangely quiet, Mom threw me these elaborate pack gatherings. She’d invite wolves from allied packs, Dad would spoil my every
Chapter 242 [ 985 words ] Emilia’s POV I walked the cold street alone, hands shoved deep in my coat pockets, head down, watching the pavement. One foot in front of the other. Just keep moving. My mind was still tangled in Abigail’s words when I walked straight into someone’s
Chapter 241 [ 1,025 words ] Emilia’s POV The entire performance was exhilarating. When the concert finally came to an end, the crowd was reluctant to leave. After Damien’s deep bow to the audience, the performance was officially over. I stayed in my seat and didn’t move. The people around
Chapter 240 [ 1,023 words ] Emilia’s POV When I got back to the pack house, I found Tiffany alone by the fountain in the courtyard, staring at nothing. “Hey.” I eased down beside her. “You okay?” She jumped a little, then forced a smile. “Yeah. I’m fine.” “You’re thinking
Chapter 239 [ 1,047 words ] Emilia’s POV “Okay, I’ll be there in a minute.” I put on a coat and hurriedly drove to the company. When I arrived at the Simons Imperial Group headquarters, Fynn was already waiting outside the executive suite. The moment I stepped off the elevator,