Cynthia Dion: He took us to an undisclosed destination while I occupied the passenger seat. The place we arrived at was an imposing mansion, perched atop a hill.In our line of sight, a majestic waterfall cascaded down. He skillfully parked the car right in front of the mansion and gallantly held the door ajar for me.With a swift glance around, I noticed no warriors or guards posted in the vicinity."Let's roll!" He waited by the door, propping it open and quipping, "We're not here to twiddle our thumbs in the car for hours."Stepping out of the car induced a slight surge of anxiety within me."Where are the protective warriors?" I cautiously inquired, scanning the deserted driveway."Are you questioning my capacity to ensure your safety in case of any peril?" His tone turned a shade graver. With those words, he crouched down to my eye level, evidently attempting to goad me into a more assertive response."No!" Before I could elaborate, he straightened up abruptly, emitting a low gr
Cynthia Dion: He shot me an infuriated glare as if my very thoughts had offended him. He kept on scowling, and I could see his jaw clenching."You're being disrespectful," I retorted through the gritted teeth and locked eyes with him squarely."What about the humiliation you've put me through?" He retorted with a thunderous roar that made me flinch and even instinctively shut my eyes."Eh? What about the embarrassment I endured when the doctor congratulated me on these test results?" My heart nearly stopped when he pulled the tests out of the bag and declared, "Your mate is pregnant.""Ahhh!" I gasped audibly, covering my mouth as I stared at the documents in his hands. I couldn't fathom why he had insisted on the blood tests in the first place.His furious gaze seemed to convey, "I was informed about your pregnancy on the day that doctor visited, so I wanted to be certain," his words escaping in ragged breaths."Surprised, huh?" He set the papers aside and seized my arm, pulling me
Cynthia Dion: I wailed in agony as I laid there, praying it would all be over, but he wasn’t quite ready to go."You were going to ruin everything for me, you know. Do you realize how long I’ve been waiting and how hard I’ve worked to get to this point?" He sighed and said, "And you were going to ruin it all," while pointing at me."I don’t even think you will be of any service to me anymore," he grumbled under his breath, "now lie there and suffer," and then laughed when he saw me in this state. I couldn’t understand why he was so upset with me.If it was the cheating alone, I would have understood, but he had been cold and brutal to me since the day we got married.He looked at the blood between my legs and said, "I will now lose my authority over you. Hm!" He paced agitatedly and said, "I need to play the major card immediately."It wasn't the knife in my stomach, but the beatings had already caused me enough damage."Even if you get out of here, I need to find a way to make sure
Cynthia Dion: That's when I began to recall everything that transpired in the mansion. I was duped by Mr. Holt, and he made it abundantly clear that expecting sympathy from him was a lost cause. He had no grounds to be irate with me over a partnership that, to his knowledge, was solely aimed at safeguarding my own interests. He blew it out of proportion, behaving as though I had cheated on him. He persistently harassed me and manipulated me into taking this relationship seriously.The sole reason I endured his mistreatment in silence was because my sister, Flora, should not have to endure the same ordeal as I did.I shook my head in disbelief, unwilling to accept that the night I uncovered my wolf was also the night I lost my child. The doctor firmly grasped my arm and pulled me back, preventing me from leaping out of bed in my quest for a breath of fresh air."Hey!" Once she had me settled back in bed, she tenderly ran her hand through my hair and urged, "Please try to stay composed
Cynthia Dion: "Oh! Is that the truth?" Maleeka struggled to stifle her smirk, keeping it hidden beneath a facade of sorrow. She bit her inner cheek, feigning sorrow, but her subtle nods betrayed her true thoughts. The idea that she had wished for that outcome made my stomach churn."Let her have some peace for now," the doctor advised. "I need to unwind." She allowed them to leave me in solitude momentarily, and as they departed, I parted my lips and released a weary sigh.I lay fully awake, my breath steady, acutely aware of my surroundings. My mind teemed with concerns: the looming possibility of never being able to conceive again, the heart-wrenching loss of my child, and the anticipation of my wolf finally stirring.My wolf!I attempted to feign enthusiasm for her awakening, yet my voice quivered as I lamented, "You took an eternity to rouse."I harbored no anger toward her for her consistent absence when I needed her presence the most. Nevertheless, I couldn't help but feel a ti
Cynthia Dion: He was not only taken aback but infuriated that she had dared to pose this question. I observed him inhale deeply before attempting to maintain a façade of composure."She took a tumble down the stairs," Mara explained. I could see she was trying to butter him up and signal her loyalty."And did the stairs also decide to give her a few kicks, breaking her ribs? Perhaps the stairwell decided to get in on the action and stab her too?" Doctor Vivienne appeared to be fiery and self-assured. Her words turned my rapid breathing into a sense of regret.Why hadn't I always been more like her?Was it because I didn't have a backbone back then, or because I had to bite my tongue since everything I said would land me in a showdown with my sister? Whatever it was, I felt insignificant compared to her."Hm! Miss ----, you'll have to take up all these inquiries with my lawyer," Mr. Holt took a step closer, and when she didn't budge, he knelt down and found her name in the file. "Vivi
Cynthia Dion: Ever since I learned of their intentions towards me, I've been enduring excruciating suffering in this chamber, my limbs bound by relentless silver chains. The cruelty of their decision to punish me, when it was impossible for me to become pregnant on my own, weighed heavily on me. What about the man who was responsible?Doctor Vivienne had cautioned us that I would require time to heal, or I might lose the ability to ever conceive, so I hadn't been able to fully recover. She was such a kind-hearted person that my heart ached for her. It was inconceivable that she would take her own life after everything went awry. What if the entire royal family had aided Mr. Holt in executing this plan?What if Maleeka and Atticus were also involved in this? The thought gnawed at me.Doctor Gary burst into the room, interrupting the million thoughts that were drowning me. "It's time to get out of bed and appear before the werewolf council," he declared.I watched him sift through my p
Cynthia Dion: I shook my head disapprovingly and shot a fierce glare at Gary, who was now administering what appeared to be wolfbane into a syringe."No way! I won't be anyone's pawn," I exclaimed vehemently, causing them to exchange glances and nod their heads in disapproval, as if I had committed an offense by raising my voice.As I started to make a move, the elderly man interjected, "Get rid of her; her presence is repulsive," pointing disdainfully at the Gamma, who advanced towards me to quell my protests.Despite the unbreakable nature of the silver chains, I gave it my all. Panic swept over the crowd, with everyone shouting and scrambling to the ground to avoid the menacing shackles as I struggled to manipulate them."Arghhhh!" When the chains proved ineffective, and the Gamma wrestled them to gain control over me, I found myself with only one recourse: transition.With a resounding howl, I exerted every ounce of my willpower, determined to undergo the transformation. The silv