Grace’s POVAfter dropping that bomb on me, Xander laughed out loud, telling me that he was just kidding. After cleaning, we continued touring around the office.“Your face was a scene to look at.” he chuckled.“So funny, I can’t even stop laughing. Ha ha.” I mocked him.We were on the other side of the building where the warehouse was, Xander was telling me that he was thinking of dismantling the building altogether and building a new open space that would be much better for the working environment, as we wolves feel caged in closed buildings when we have to work long hours.I agreed with his idea. As we both were talking more about our ideas my phone rang. I glanced at the caller ID to see Daniel's name flashing on the screen. My heart sank as I answered the call, and his disappointment and anger were evident from the moment he spoke.“I can’t believe you. You not only harmed your sister, you didn’t even come to visit her once. How selfish are you.” he seethed through the phone.“Fi
The day of my trial arrived quickly, a looming specter of uncertainty and dread. I stood before the mirror in my small, dressed elegantly in a midnight-blue gown that clung to my form like a second skin. The dress was a choice made with purpose - to defy the accusations thrust upon me and to showcase my confidence in the face of adversity.Beside me, the person I had grown closer to with each p*ssing day, Xander, watched in silence. His brooding eyes, a stormy gray that mirrored the turmoil of his wolf, held a hint of surprise as they roamed over my figure. His presence was a balm to my frayed nerves, but there was no time to linger in the embrace of our budding emotions."Grace," he whispered my name, a promise and a plea in one, his voice low and soothing.I turned to face him, aware of the urgency of the impending trial. The accusations against me were dire, and my fate hung in the balance. Not only my position as heir was in danger but also Xander’s reputation was hanging by the t
“Miss. Grace Hawthorne, come forward and present us with your evidence or account of your event.” The Judge announced, making Emma’s face pale with fright.I stood up, I moved as I was about to head towards the podium, there was a little serene expression on Lizzie’s face, as if she knew that I had nothing to prove my innocence, but then to her shock, I turned back.With a steady hand, I retrieved a USB drive from my pocket, holding it up for all to see. "I request permission to play a video, a piece of evidence that will shed light on the events in question," I stated firmly, my voice unwavering.I looked at Xander and he smiled at me. I took a deep breath, to calm my nerves. Xander was here for me.My request sent a ripple of tension through the room. Daniel's face twisted with anger, his voice rising in protest. "This is nothing but a ruse to waste the court's time. This is a fabricated piece of evidence, a desperate attempt to smear my daughter's name!" he roared, his accusations
Lizzie’s POVAs we were escorted back to the Packhouse, the guards showed no signs of sympathy or concern for our predicament. The people who were always respectful towards me because of Daniel’s position were now openly glaring at me. Their indifference only added to the weight of the disaster that had just unfolded in that courtroom. For all three of us, this trial had been a catastrophe, but it was me who had the most to lose.I couldn't help but steal a furtive glance at Daniel. Over the years, I had played my part as the wicked seductress, using my body and the dark magic I possessed to ensnare him. I had kept him s*xually satisfied to keep him under my control. I had twisted his thoughts, manipulated his emotions, and made him cruel and malicious in ways he would never have been on his own.I made him hate his daughter, Grace, and made sure that she knew this. I wanted him to be cruel and his heart full of hatred, so my dark magic could function better, but now Emma’s one stupid
Lizzie’s POV“You are as good as dead. Emma.” I hissed at her, even though there was a difference between us and I said my words lightly she knew what they really meant.A venomous growl rumbled from deep within me as I advanced toward Emma. My steps were deliberate, my presence intimidating, and she, in turn, instinctively retreated. Panic flashed in her eyes as she realized the situation she was in.There was no way out for her.She wanted to cry for help, to scream for anyone who might come to her rescue, hard luck for that, because we were imprisoned in our own house, only because of her. Her fear had sealed her lips shut. As I closed the distance between us, she closed her eyes, her body trembling violently.My disappointment in her was immense, and I had no intention of sparing her now. With a cruel grip, I grabbed a handful of her hair, yanking her head back. She winced in pain, tears streaming down her cheeks, and her muffled cries fell on deaf ears.“Mom, please,” she cried a
Grace’s POV“Stop doing this,” I whisper-yelled at Xander as he, once again, touched my thigh. His face was devoid of any expression, while mine was flush red with embarr*ssment.After the trial, Xander whisked me away on a dream date. It was already pending, he asked me once before too, but my life was nothing but a whirlwind of frisky situations and we never got a chance to go on a date.But now here we were, under the warm lights, in the high-end restaurant, where soft music was flowing in the air with the warm scent of summer and spring combined.I wish I could stay here forever.“We can, If that’s what you want.” Xander smiled at me, and I realized that I had spoken the last sentence out loud.“You were not meant to hear it but I just feel relaxed, like when you go back home after a long day from work and you know there is a long weekend ahead of you. There is calmness and serenity. I feel that at this moment.” I said while sipping on my wine.“Last few days were a lot to take an
“W…What are you doing Grace?” Xander moved toward me, his expression dark.“I want to be a little fun. My mate likes me when I am fun.” I smiled innocently at him.I was still backing out, and he was marching slowly toward me.“This is not fun, Gracie. This is called being naughty. And trust me you don’t want to know how I would punish you.” he growled.A wave of pleasure ran down my whole body thinking about the ways Xander could punish me for being naughty.“Maybe I want to be punished,” I said with a sultry voice and winked at him.When I was sure I was going to flash him, he came and covered me with his suit jacket.“We are going to talk once we reach home,” he whispered in my ear.“We don’t need to. I know different ways to use my mouth, and I know you would love those ways.” I smiled at him and touched his hardened cock.“Oh, goddess.” he took a harsh breath, and then I was being taken to the main lobby, with his hand firmly branded on my waist.“We need a room,” Xander said in
“h*ll, Good Morning,” I answered the call more chirpily than usual.A lot of things were changing in my life and for the better. This change was a welcome one and after so long I was happy, really happy, and not faking for the sake of my father.I miss my mother sometimes, thinking that she would have been so happy to see me happy with Xander and happy to see how I was able to defeat those witchy mother daughter duo.I should have felt bad for Daniel, but I was smug, thinking about his pale face when he saw Emma’s real face in the video.And now everything I fought for was mine. My position. My mate. My Xander.I smiled thinking about Xander.“You seem different,” Daisy questioned.“What nonsense, I'm your old crazy Grace,” I answered.“You are crazy, no doubt, but you are not that old Grace.” she chuckled.“Oh, that’s what you think. Would you care to explain why you think so?” I asked her while heading out to the new office building that Xander gave to me.“Because you are in love,”