Alex’s POV“Alpha, Miss Bertha is coming to the pack tomorrow.” My Beta informed me and I was surprised. Bertha and I were childhood friends but she had to move to another pack because of her family issues. We haven’t seen in so many years too.“And why am I just getting this information? It’s midnight already.” I asked him because he came into my room abruptly.“I was meant to inform you yesterday but I forgot. I am sorry about that.” He said with a guilty look on his face.“I have nothing prepared for her. You know how she loves sweet and all. She’s gonna be so mad.” I chuckled just knowing how she was going to act when she came.I saw Bertha like my younger sister so she was precious to me. Rumors went around when we were still young that we would be mates seeing how close and connected we were but I always laughed it off because I couldn’t see myself with her as a lover or mate.“It’s fine. I will just have to be here when she arrives.” I said to him and closed my room door.My mi
Jasmine’s POVThe next day, I made up my mind to tell Alex about Sheira’s trip. Maybe I shouldn’t have given her the permission to go first before telling him but I will find out soon if he will be mad at me.I woke up very early and Sheira already did everything for me. I got to his office and knocked on the door.He came to the door and opened it and I gave him a small smile. “You should have just said that I should come in.” I told him and walked inside as he opened the door wider for me to come in.“I wanted to and you are here so early in the morning. It must be urgent.” He said and I nodded.“It’s about Sheira.” I started and noticed that he froze then gave me a cue to continue.“What about her? Did you find out anything about her?” He asked me.“Her brother just got mated to his mate and his wedding is tomorrow. She will like to leave the pack for some days to attend the wedding. I already gave her my permission and I apologize about that.” “You told her that she can go alread
The forest was dark and quiet as I walked, the trees looming overhead like silent private soldiers. The path ahead twisted and turned, disappearing into the shadows as I ventured deeper into the woods. Each step I took seemed to echo in the silence, the crunch of leaves and twigs underfoot the only sound in the still night. My heart pounded with a mix of fear and purpose. I had heard stories about the witch who lived deep in these woods, and now, I was about to meet her in person.Finally, I reached the clearing where the witch's cottage stood, its crumbling walls barely visible in the faint moonlight. A shiver ran down my spine as I approached, the hairs on the back of my neck standing on end like I was about to be struck by the lightning. The cottage was surrounded by tall trees, their branches reaching out like emaciated arms. The wind whispered through the leaves, creating strange and weird sounds that made me quicken my pace.The cottage looked so old, with moss and vines creepin
Tyler’s POVTyler looked stricken, his face pale as he heard what Jasmine had said. “Jasmine, please don’t say that. I’m sorry. I just... I don’t want to lose you.” He stared at Alex in disgust, his emotions a whirlwind of regret and fear.Alex’s expression was equally pained. “Jasmine, I’m sorry too. I just wanted to protect you. I’ll back off if that’s what you need.”Jasmine nodded, feeling a sense of certainty wash over her. Alex was her choice. Throughout her pregnancy, he had been her rock, offering unwavering support and love. Tyler, despite being the father of her children, represented a tumultuous past she wished to move beyond. As she watched the tension between the two men dissolve, she sighed with relief, glad that her firm stance had prevented a further escalation.“Jasmine, I know I messed up,” Tyler continued, his voice softer now. “But I can’t bear the thought of losing my boys.”Tyler and Alex exchanged a long look, their anger melting into an uneasy understanding. Fo
Alex's POVThe evening air feels charged with tension as Alex sat with Jasmine in the living room, the twins peacefully sleeping upstairs. The joy of their arrival was overshadowed by Tyler's sudden intrusion and his unwelcome demand that Jasmine and the twins leave your home suddenly. They thought he was OK with the idea of her stay with Alex.Alex glanced at Jasmine, her usually calm look strained with worry. Alex reached out, grasping her hand in silent support, hoping to convey reassurance amidst the disturbing storm before them."Jasmine,"Alex murmurs softly,"We will find a way through this. Tyler can not just dictate what happens to us."She nods faintly, her eyes troubled."I know, Alex. But legally, he has rights as their father, you know?"Alex's jaw tightened with frustration. "But that does not mean he can force you to leave here, especially after everything he's put you through. He was not even there for you while you were pregnant, it was all me taking care of you… pro
Alex's POVAlex stared out the window, watching the rain pelt against the glass. The decision to cooperate with Tyler had been a difficult one, but Alex knew it was the only way to keep the peace for Jasmine and the twins. Still, every fiber of his being rebelled against the idea of sharing the woman he loved with another man.Deep down, he knew he was pretending. Pretending for Jasmine’s sake, to ease her worries, and to give her the rest she desperately needed. But his true feelings were a storm inside him, threatening to break free any time soon.Tyler’s presence in their home had been a constant reminder of the precarious situation. The tension between them was palpable, and it didn’t take long for it to come to a head.One evening, as the twins slept peacefully upstairs, Alex and Tyler found themselves alone in the living room. The atmosphere was charged, and it didn’t take much to ignite the simmering tension."You think this is easy for me?" Tyler spat, his eyes blazing with an
Jasmine's POVI loved the change; I could actually smell the difference in the air. I could finally leave Alex and Tyler in a room together without them fighting. A smile crept onto my face as I rested my head on the pillow, reflecting on how I had ended up here. My thoughts were soon interrupted by Tyler walking into my hospital room, his broad smile lighting up the room. The smile on his face could illuminate the entire world. For the first time in so long, I found myself admiring his physique. He was giving 100 all over 100 minus nothing. His presence was magnetic... What was this fluttering I was feeling in my belly? I smiled at him as he came even closer. He placed some things on the table next to me probably my food or something.“Hey,” he greeted me, pulling a seat close to the table beside me. He sat down, still smiling, and pulled out a bouquet of flowers. Roses. He handed them to me with a grin that reached his eyes. Roses were my favorite flower, and I was touched that Tyle
Antonio stormed into his room, his footsteps thundering on the floor like a raging bull. He paced back and forth, his mind racing with the implications of Reina's so-called smartness . His eyes blazed with fury, the red hue a testament to his unbridled anger. He couldn't fathom how Reina had outmaneuvered him, a seasoned mafia boss. The only plausible explanation was that one of his trusted men had betrayed him, feeding her information like a mole.His gaze narrowed as he thought of his men, his mind scanning their faces like a surveillance camera. That's when he remembered the CCTV footage, and his eyes widened as he recalled the suspicious scenes he had dismissed earlier. Albert, his loyal man, had been caught on camera entering and exiting Reina's room, his movements furtive and secretive.Antonio's mind raced back to the day he had sent Albert to return Reina's phone, the same phone he had planned to use to get information about Evelyn. The connection was crystal clear now - Alber