Willow's Pov My day couldn't possibly get any worse—or so I thought, as I rushed towards the elevator at work. The doors slid open, and my breath caught in my throat. Standing before me were two men from my past and present: my boss, Luca with whom I'd recently shared a heated and embarrassing moment, and my ex-boyfriend, who had recently checked into the hotel for his honeymoon. I found myself hooked to the ground and I couldn't go into the elevator.Although Luca couldn't see me, he could perceive me and I recognized the smirk on his face as he muttered "Mousey" "Willow" Peter said after Luca, smiling wildly as his eyes searched through my body.Tension crackled in the air as I hesitantly stepped into the confined space, right in front of both of them, feeling the weight of their watch upon me. The silence was deafening, and I desperately wished for the ride to be over. However, Peter as usual, with his appealing smile, decided to make a move. His hand gently touched my arm, send
Luca's Pov________________Thinking about Mousey was my new habit. Every day, every night, every hour, and second, she was always on my mind, but this time, I felt restless as I rolled onto my bed.The darkness that had once been my constant friend felt like a heavy burden. As an Alpha, my wolf senses had always compensated for my lack of sight, allowing me to do anything with confidence and ease. But now, I was struggling with the growing insecurity with my connection with Mousey and I couldn't help but feel utterly helpless.My love for… my like for her was undeniable, just like a burning flame within my heart the moment she came around me. Yet, the knowledge that she still felt a lingering attraction to her ex-boyfriend made my blood boil. Today was hell and I had never been so eager to get my eyesight. Mousey was still attracted to him, I could smell it from her and that broke me. If only I could see him, to understand what it was that drew her to him, perhaps then I could fin
Simone's Pov___________My hands shook as I zipped up my bag, preparing to leave the home for Juggy Bar where I worked now. Willow had left earlier for some reason. Just as I was about to grab my keys, a forceful knock on the door startled me. I approached the door and opened it, only to find myself face to face with the man I'd been running from: my father, Simon.Anger bubbled up inside me and I moved back from him, panic evident in my voice. "What are you doing here?"Simon's cold eyes locked onto mine, his lips curling into a smirk. "I'm here for you, Simone.""Are you not tired? Leave me alone" I cried."Are you not tired of running either?" He smirked, staring at me seductively. "Oh, Simone you look sexier now that you're away"Before I could respond, Willow's mother appeared beside me, greeting Simon with a warm smile. "Welcome, baby It's so lovely to have you here." They hugged for some time and kissed in front of me and all I could do was feel irritated. She turned to m
Willow's Pov__________ I fled the cafeteria, my body trembling with anger and unwanted desire. How could Peter still have such a hold over me, even after all this time? I needed to regain control, so I found the nearest restroom, locking the door behind me as I leaned against the cool tile wall, my breath coming in rough gasps.A glance in the mirror revealed my red cheeks and angry eyes, evidence of the unrest that boiled within me. As I pressed my thighs together, I couldn't deny the moistness that betrayed my body's response to Peter's manipulative touch. I was furious with myself for surrendering to his charms, and for allowing him to invade my thoughts and desires.This shouldn't happen again, Willow. You should avoid Peter.Never get close to him, to the point that he has to tease your sensitive spots.The day dragged on, the tension between Peter, Penny, and me hanging thick in the air. There was not much work to do as Luca's eyes, so I spent all of my days revering in diffe
Simone's POV:I glanced at the clock for the fifth time, my irritation climbing with each passing minute. Willow should have been at Juggy by now to pick me up, but there was still no sign of her. In frustration, I decided to call it a night. I couldn't wait any longer.As I went home, my mind was unsettled. On one hand, I was worried about Willow. On the other hand, I was still struggling to come to terms with the strange feelings I had inside of me finding out that Simon would be staying for a while.I had a lot of things to reveal to Willow. My boyfriend found out about my dad and me and he broke up with me, they were the main reason I left Filla. My mother, on the other hand, also found out but did not say a word, It turns out she was having an affair with my father's friend, so she was on Simon's side.At that point, I knew Willow was the one who could understand the truth about Simon sleeping with me. But on reaching here, I was scared to tell her especially since her mother li
Willow's PovI could feel the walls closing in on me as the reality of what I had done sank in. Simon lay lifeless on the floor, a pool of blood spreading around him, his eyes staring sightlessly at the ceiling. And Simone...Simone was trembling with fear, her eyes fixed on the bloody knife in my hand, her mouth opening and closing in silent shock."Willow," she whispered, her voice shaking. "You... you killed him.""You killed him!" She screamed again.I couldn't tear my gaze away from Simon's lifeless body, the scene replaying in my mind over and over again. It was as if I was frozen in time, trapped in a nightmare that I couldn't escape.I just wanted to save my sister.Suddenly, I heard the sound of footsteps and Luca burst into the room. He had dropped me off at home tonight, 'cause I had spent half of the evening at his office, but I guess he hadn't gine home yet.Carlos was with him too, his eyes widened in horror as he took in the scene, but he didn't hesitate for a second.
Willow's Pov____I awoke, my body still feeling heavy with exhaustion, and then the events of the previous night came flooding back Downstairs, I could hear Luca and Simone talking quietly. I took a deep breath, preparing myself for what was to come, and headed downstairs to face my mother.We had picked her up from her friend's place last night because she was eventually going to head home, but the news about Simon's death was just announced this morning.My mother was sitting at the kitchen table, a mug of coffee cradled in her hands. She looked up as I entered, her eyes red and puffy from crying. Harriet stood beside her also and she gave me a not-so-neutral gaze, but she left the kitchen immediately I signaled with my eyes."Willow," my mother said, her voice thick with emotion. "I heard about Simon. He just arrived, how could he die, people would think I did something to him."I swallowed hard, my throat tightening with anxiety. "Mom, there's something I need to tell you," I s
Willow's Pov_________The funeral procession started as we all arrived at Filla town. And in no time, Luca had paid for everything that was needed to make the party a success.As the cries from Simone's mother and my mother increased. My chest started pounding harder than before and I knew I was going to have a panic attack if I didn't leave here."I need a break," I murmured, slipping away from Luca's arms and heading toward the restroom.Luca, as if sensing my pain, quickly followed me. When I reached the restroom, I leaned against the sink, fighting to hold back the tears that threatened to spill down my face."Mousey?" Luca said gently, moving close to me and placing his hand on my shoulder. "Are you okay?"I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. "I'm not sure," I whispered. "I keep seeing it. The knife in my hand. The look on his face. I don't know if I can handle this."Luca's eyes softened with understanding. "You're stronger than you think," he said, "You did what you