Chapter 50 [ 1,080 words ] Emilia’s POV The next morning, I descended the stairs to find Mila and Tiffany exchanging glances that screamed guilt. “Emilia, I’ve ordered the kitchen to make you a bowl of hangover soup. Drink it while it’s hot,” Mila said, her voice overly sweet. “Thanks.”
Chapter 49 [ 1,092 words ] Sebastian’s POV She was challenging my boundaries, wasn’t she? Absolutely. I stood up and walked away without a backward glance. Let her sit there with her beer. See if I cared. My footsteps echoed on the pavement as I headed toward the car. The
Chapter 48 [ 1,295 words ] Emilia’s POV Sebastian got out of the car, leaving me to scramble after him. This was insane. Sebastian Simons, Alpha of the Silver Moon Pack, CEO of Simons Imperial Group, one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the region… At a hole-in-the-wall
Chapter 47 [ 1,045 words ] Emilia’s POV Mila’s face flushed red. “Tiffany! A lady does not speak of such matters so… so crudely! Where is your sense of propriety? Your elegance?” “Oh, please.” Tiffany rolled her eyes . “Even ladies need to express emotions, Mother. Or should I just
Chapter 46 [ 1,055 words ] Emilia’s POV “What do you know?” “Your past.” Sebastian froze. For a full minute, he stood there like a statue, his chest rising and falling with shallow breaths. “Very well. Then you can file for divorce, get your compensation, and leave me with a
Chapter 45 [ 1,104 words ] Emilia’s POV I stared at the photograph of Abigail Tanner, trying to piece together the fragments of this nightmare. “Mila, you said your maiden name was Zordon?” She nodded, tears forming. “Yes. I came from the Zordon Pack—one of the most powerful wolf families
Chapter 44 [ 1,161 words ] Emilia’s POV Sebastian stared at me. “You have lived for thirty years,” I continued, “but you’ve never been slapped in the face. That slap was to remind you that all humans are equal. Just because you were born with a silver spoon in your
Chapter 43 [ 1,037 words ] Emilia’s POV “Who gave you permission to wear this necklace?” Sebastian’s voice was cold. I stood in his bedroom doorway, my hand reaching for the delicate chain around my neck. “Isn’t this for me?” He smirked like I’d just told the world’s most pathetic
Chapter 42 [ 1,107 words ] Emilia’s POV “It doesn’t matter.” Scott’s voice was gentle, understanding. “I can tell you’re not in the mood to eat with me now. Maybe next time.” I nodded blankly. “Thank you.” Scott pulled up to the gates of the Simons estate. “I’m really sorry,”
Chapter 41 [ 1,070 words ] Emilia’s POV The office was finally empty. I sat at my desk. The buzz of minds faded as they moved out of range—a relief that made my shoulders sag. Scott had texted me earlier, confirming our dinner plans. I grabbed my bag and headed
Chapter 40 [ 1,129 words ] Emilia’s POV “Which friend?” My heart jumped into my throat. I hadn’t expected him to actually demand details. “Lily Adams,” I lied. “You’ve met her before.” Sebastian’s eyes narrowed, studying me. I couldn’t tell him the truth. That I was having dinner with Scott.
Chapter 39 [ 1,047 words ] Emilia’s POV His mouth crushed onto mine, ruthless and demanding. My mind went blank as his tongue invaded. I froze. This was… this was actually happening. My hands clutched the sheets helplessly as Sebastian’s weight pinned me down. His kisses grew more aggressive, more
Chapter 38 [ 1,102 words ] Emilia’s POV I nearly dropped my coffee. “What? Mindy, I didn’t—” “We’re coming to visit you this weekend to thank you properly. Chuck wants to apologize in person—” “Mindy, wait—” The line went dead. I stared at my phone, mind racing. I hadn’t called
Chapter 37 [ 869 words ] Emilia’s POV “I can’t help you.” The words came out harder than I intended, but I meant them. Mindy stood in the Hanson Group lobby, mascara streaking down her cheeks, looking at me like I’d just sentenced Chuck to death. “Emilia, please…” Her voice
Chapter 36 [ 1,190 words ] Emilia’s POV “Your brother’s on a business trip,” I said. Tiffany’s face lit up like I’d just told her Christmas came early. “Wait, are you upset he’s gone?” She grabbed my arm, practically bouncing. “Oh my Goddess, Emilia! I didn’t know things had gotten
Chapter 35 [ 925 words ] Emilia’s POV Seeing me silent, Sebastian left my room and closed the door. The second Sebastian left my room, I collapsed onto the bed and grabbed the pillow, twisting it like I was wringing his arrogant neck. Eloping? Flirting? Those accusations made my blood
Chapter 34 [ 819 words ] Emilia’s POV I spun around and headed straight for my room. I didn’t want to look at his face anymore. He actually wanted to call Henry. The bastard who sold me off without a second thought. I was three steps away from the hidden
Chapter 33 [ 856 words ] Sebastian’s POV I stormed across my room back and forth, my fists clenched so tight my knuckles cracked. That bastard Scott Hanson. That fucking asshole from the Lightning Pack had grabbed my wife, and dragged her out in front of hundreds of witnesses. My
Chapter 32 [ 991 words ] Emilia’s POV Scott’s hands gripped the steering wheel so tight his knuckles turned white, but he didn’t say a word. He just drove, his jaw clenched, his eyes fixed on the road ahead like he was fighting some invisible battle. The silence was suffocating.
Chapter 31 [ 969 words ] Emilia’s POV Scott walked into the ballroom. My heart stopped. He wasn’t supposed to be here. He was supposed to be in Germany for another week. But there he was, moving through the crowd with that easy confidence that made him such a natural