Nick turned his back on me and stomped back to the SUV, parked some feet from the truck. Jake followed quickly behind him. My heart continued to hammer in my chest as I watched them both.He opened the driver’s side and sat down. But he didn’t attempt to start the engine. Instead, he seemed to be barking orders at his beta, who kept nodding like a lizard to his every syllable. How I hated them both for showing up here.I had no doubt that Alex saw his face. He'd strained his neck to see who was calling out my name earlier. I wonder what that meant.Nick's head was bowed low now as he tapped his phone screen. Then he held it to his ear.What did he mean to do? He was right when he implied that I couldn’t fight him. This was a powerful figure, not just among werewolves but even humans. Why was this happening to me? He’d made it clear that he didn’t want me bearing his child back then. What changed?“C’mon inside, Sara,” my father ordered, taking me by the arms and leading me back into t

Nick POVMy eyes would not leave the back of Richard's head. In another situation, he would've known I was watching him. His senses would've picked it up if they weren't clouded from touching Sara.I kept smoothing the child's back to calm my own rising temper. Different thoughts play in my mind as my gamma sped off from the little street. I imagine relieving him of those fingers with my claws. Without them, he would never think to touch her ever again, would he?I take a deep breath to cool the rage inside me. These types of thoughts have no place in my head. The child moved to free himself from my arms, and it occurred to me that I was holding him too tight. When I released him, he turned around to look back at the house he was leaving behind. Sebastian was still running towards our direction. Wait, is he chasing the car? I scoffed.“We wait for gyanpa,” the child said in a soft voice.“He’ll meet us soon," I replied gently.“And mommy?”I nodded. “Her, too.”He seemed unconvinced.

Nick’s POVI carried the child back upstairs, rocking him as he screamed for his mommy."She'll be back. I promise," I whispered soothingly again and again. Moments later, he started to relax. Soon, he was truly calm, and then I laid him gently on the bed.Jake stood, watching. It felt like he was thinking really hard for the perfect excuse for his error. He was supposed to stay in the room with the kid till I called out his name. Once my son was calm, I motioned for us to leave.“What the fuck, Jake?” I said once we were outside the room.“I heard you call out Alex, I swear. The kid heard it, too." He gave an innocent shrug. “You said I can let him come out once you call out his name.”Yeah the mistake was mine. I’d said the name before I should. Sara didn't leave the resort yet. I can feel it. Of course, she wouldn't. She’d remain downstairs till they let her back up or till I show up there.I should do something about that quickly. I hadn't thought things through when I rushed to h

Luna ReignMeanwhile, in Reign Towers, Los Angeles,Elise Reign is worried. She has started to see the signs that her son, the alpha, would break off his latest engagement like he did the previous ones.He has been betrothed to three women in the last four years. That wasn't good for their family image. But thank Goddess, the girls all knew the golden rule: "Keep the news from the press until a Mating ceremony date is set!"This simple rule had benefited both parties immensely during the break-ups. It had saved the girls and their families the embarrassment of being ditched.Nick promised her that he'd make this one work. He told her that there would be a Mating ceremony soon. But she was starting to doubt that he would keep his word.Why did he miss his weekly dinner with Cassie a few days ago. That's the first sign of trouble. He has never done that in the five months that they've been together. Right now, he's away and not replying her texts. Which means he has the perfect excuse t

Sara POVThere's a glint in Nick’s eyes, indicating that his wolf was below the surface. It gave me an odd chill for reasons I couldn't fathom. I quickly looked away, ignoring his intense gaze."Hello? Sara?" Avery called over the phone.“Uhmm... I don’t know about today,” I replied. Nick moved closer as I spoke, distracting me some more. Avery started to protest my refusal when I cut him off“Can I call you back? I’m in the middle of something.” I hung up and started to reach for my luggage. When two bellboys suddenly appeared behind Nick.“They’ll carry it upstairs,” he said. “Who was that?”“Who was who?” I returned.“The person on the phone. Who was that?" he repeated. The hotel staffs were now carrying my stuffs to the private elevator.“They’re none of your business!” I replied.I started to follow the bellboys when he caught my arm and held me back. Despite the barrier of my jacket, I felt a strange, familiar thrill run through me. In a flash, the memory of the forceful kiss fr