Cynthia Dion: While they were away, I plotted my departure. I'd rather be on my own than have to justify myself to Atticus. I don't belong to him, so he doesn't have the right to interrogate me; I don't owe him any allegiance.To heck with everyone!I didn't even bother grabbing a jacket to shield myself from the cold as I exited the room and searched for the way out. The house resounded with Sheen's angry outbursts as she accused her son of being gullible.Enzo was giving it back to her for even entertaining the idea that we'd done something wrong. I didn't stick around, but I could hazard a guess that she'd probably dialed up Atticus and spilled whatever she had assumed.But honestly, I couldn't care less!I stepped out through the main door, and even the guards didn't bother to halt me. I reckon they were all eager to see me off. I now have this strange notion that I'm like a black widow - wherever I go, trouble seems to follow.The night felt even chillier than I'd remembered. Wi
Cynthia Dion: "You didn’t. Enzo told me nothing happened," he looked calm as hell, but his statement didn’t really calm me down."AH!" I opened my mouth wide apart, bobbing my head as I understood things clearly now. "That’s why you know I didn’t do anything. You must have seen me kill someone with your own fucking eyes to not believe a word I say. I mean, just because Enzo said nothing happened, you now believe even when I am telling you I did fuck him good," I clenched my jaw, and my nostrils inflated for a second before I gritted my teeth."Cynthia, this anger won't do you any good," his feigned concern was really starting to grate on my nerves."Really?" I scoffed, unable to believe it. I didn't appreciate his behavior. He was putting on this facade of caring when, in reality, I knew he didn't care about me."You know what? Why don't you just give me some space?" I stared at him, my anxiety making me sway back and forth."Leave you alone in this state?" He finally raised his voic
Cynthia Dion: "Nobody is here to look after you. Please, just recover, and then I'll take you wherever you want to go," he responded in a calm tone, though his heart told a different story. The way he was breathing heavily, his heart racing, suggested he had a good reason to be so agitated and skeptical.I nodded against his chest, and he gently released me by loosening his embrace. He removed his coat and draped it over me, hugging me once more. If only he had trusted me, I might have lifted my head from his chest and spent the rest of my painful life in the security of his arms.After a few minutes of standing in silence, he finally escorted me to the car and settled me in the passenger seat.He got into the driver's seat, started the engine, and I didn't ask where we were going, my mind still somewhat dazed. It wasn't until he parked the car in the driveway of his mansion that it dawned on me."I don't want to go there; they all hate me," I told him, a genuine expression of my des
Cynthia Dion: "I said she's staying here, and I don't want to hear any more complaints," Atticus surprisingly spoke up for me."She's unwell and needs care. I don't want any of you causing her any stress," his voice had never sounded so commanding and forceful. Even his sister was taken aback by his transformation."What did she do to you?" Mara asked, seemingly falling in line with those who labeled me as a seductress who ensnares others' mates."Do I need to remind you that I'm an Alpha, and I don't appreciate being questioned?" Suddenly, he abandoned his calm demeanor and snapped at her. It appeared he had no patience for anyone questioning him now. I hoped he would continue to exhibit this behavior. I remembered how he used to be secretive about defending me, not wanting his reputation to be linked to mine. Witnessing him confidently take a stand for me even left me amazed."So, where is she going to stay?" Maleeka brushed off the shock and fear caused by Atticus's outburst and c
Cynthia Dion:After that incident, Atticus returned with a tray carrying a steaming bowl of soup and an bowl of fruits. He set the bowl of soup before me on the bed and the tray on the table in front of him."Finish all of this and then take the medication," he mumbled, his head bowed, and he silently sliced the fruits. I took a sip of the soup, and it provided a comforting warmth.Sitting across from him in his room, his tending to me was an unprecedented occurrence. The only distinction was that I now felt too wounded to express gratitude towards him. After all, he is partly to blame for my current misery."What's the matter?" I couldn't fathom how he sensed my gaze, considering his head was mostly obscured by his hair, which hung over his forehead and eyes."My wolf!" I realized I needed to discuss this with him. "I only recently discovered my wolf," I admitted honestly. But when he responded with a small scoff and just nodded toward the tray, I found it disheartening."I can't fig
Cynthia Dion: "Ready to leave the room?" he inquired, shifting his leg over the other as he rose from the couch, and I confirmed with a nod. He unlocked the door and headed toward the garden, where breakfast awaited. I pondered why Mr. Holt hadn't griped about his wife and her ex mate occupying his brother-in-law's room overnight. His silence might also be a sign of an impending storm. They all tended to be a bit sluggish in the mornings, particularly on weekends, often sleeping in and indulging in a late brunch.I spotted Maleeka, Mr. Holt, and Mara observing our arrival. As much as Maleeka desired to depart, she remained rooted, intent on asserting her claim to the house.Seated at the table, Atticus began to spread butter on a slice of toast for me, a gesture that earned a disapproving eye-roll and headshake from Mara."I appreciate your Alpha qualities, but they might not score well in the mate department," Mara muttered, keeping her voice hushed for fear of Atticus's reaction."
Cynthia Dion:"I'm simply trying to comprehend how someone can be so sly and conniving, sleeping with both the brother-in-law and the Alpha," she uttered with a bitter tone, a stark departure from her usual way of speaking. She even had the audacity to remark on the transformation in me, just like the others.Her wardrobe now consisted of nothing but branded clothes and high-end items. She seemed to be fully embracing her role as a future Luna."Just like someone seems to enjoy mating with her best friend's mate," I shot back, locking eyes with her without hesitation."Cynthia! Aren't you ashamed? I saw you in that indecent state, covered in chocolate, offering yourself like a cake to Atticus. Don't you recall how many times you've been caught behaving so promiscuously? Where do you find all this confidence?" Her words dripped with disdain and disgust, and something inside me snapped.Unintentionally, I felt as though Thea had started to assert control. I had seen the video of her pla
Cynthia Dion: "Tell me, what did he do to you?" Atticus released the hug and gently cradled my face in his hands. Thea immediately withdrew, concealing herself within me to avoid being seen by him."He wa---s ummm-," now that I was back in control of my body, I struggled to find the right words, "I just need some time alone." I pulled away and stood up, heading back to my room. I didn't pick up the pace. I might know a thing or two about acting, but Gosh! Thea really caught me off guard today.After a few minutes of solitude in my room, I noticed Atticus returning and flopping down on the couch."I just–I just feel like I owe you an apology for leaving you out there," he said, his face gazing at the ceiling, his neck stretched back as he reclined on the couch."It's not your fault. You can't always stand up for me. I just wish you understood how crucial it is for me to return home now," Since that's what I realized last night, I requested that he take me back."Alright, get ready; we