KARSON'S POV'Tell me where you are, I'll be right there!' Alpha Lucas practically yelled in my head. I told him where to find me and while I waited, I sent another mindlink to my team to carry out the mission in my absence. With all the other teams investigating the rogue attack and the poison, it shouldn't take long before we find answers.I took my time in studying the kids' features and matching them with her. I wondered if it was just a coincidence that they had her eyes but when the girl smiled, I wondered if it was my eyes playing a trick on me or did she have a faint resemblance to Irene?But then again, have I ever seen Irene smile? She always kept such a straight face around me- almost like she didn't want to let herself go or let me know how much she was a mess for me. This was a long time ago. Now I only saw her smile around Alpha Lucas and other Alpha's. As if it was a default setting, she would lose her smile when it got to me.Shit, why did that make me pissed just thin
Alpha Lucas held their small hands and led them outside. He didn't know what to think seeing Karson act all caring and affectionate with the kids. Did he know they were Irene's kids?No, it didn't seem like he did. If anything, Irene would be particular about not wanting Karson to find out. It was no gainsaying that Karson had his eyes on Irene. The way he stared at her and even fought for her attention, it was starting to annoy Alpha Lucas.He didn't know he was already pissed off until he saw Karson being cute around the kids. Who knew that young and grumpy Alpha had a sweet side to him?Tempted to ask the kids what the conversation was all about, he decided to start with something light, "how did you two get here? You made mummy so worried. Did you come here all by yourselves?""No," Karin replied, shaking her head. "Some men tried to kidnap us but they drove us here saying they'll help us find mummy.""We escaped," Carl chipped in. "I'm so full! That food was delicious.""Haha! I
IRENE'S POVMy chest heaved with rapid breaths, my eyes fluttered close. My lips fell open and a moan squeezed past my throat. My fingers were working overtime as I pushed them in and out of my wetness with my legs spread apart in bed.I bit the corners of my lips as I threaded my fingers through my hair, gripping them a bit hard like I suspected he would. I imagined his hands on me instead. His long fingers sliding in and out, coated with my juices. He would stroke my insides while holding my legs apart."Karson," I moaned when his image was all I could see. I reached out my hand to touch him. To touch his rock hard body and trail my fingers down his chest to the V-line where his towel had hung loose.His scent was buried in my memory. All it took was one sniff and here I was, moaning to this man and bucking my hips.He looked so much better. His face was more defined and he grew so handsome in a short while. His shoulders were broad and wide. He had a perfect figure and toned body.
IRENE'S POVI threw my head over her thighs as I sobbed like a child. Her gentle pat landed on my head, over and over again."It's going to be alright, Irene," Aunt Teresa said in a soothing voice. I shook my head against her hand.I could hear my heart breaking at his rejection and words of comfort reached nowhere near to piecing my heart together."I mean it, Irene," Aunt Teresa sighed. She was adamant on making me feel good this morning.After Karson walked out of the room, he was yet to return and I just couldn't stand the terrible feeling that plagued my heart.So here I was in Aunt's room, crying my eyes out."Don't shed so many tears, Irene. Your eyes will be puffy," she grabbed my face and jerked my head up. I could barely see her through my blurry vision but her face was in a small pout and her brows were knitted in a frown.Her long black hair was let down and she looked like a goddess."Look at you," she sighed. "You're so pretty, don't ruin your face, Irene." She wiped my
IRENE'S POV The pain I felt was like a deep hollow of nothingness that delved deeper and deeper even when I tried not to think about last night. The image was engraved in my head.I hadn't slept a wink. I sat up in my bed all night with my thoughts all over hell's half acre. My shoulders were slumped and my hair was let loose to drop down, covering the side of my face.There was a knock on my door but I didn't lift my eyes from the sheets. The knock sounded again and it took a while to recover. I lifted my gaze and sighed, drilling a hole into the door.I didn't want any visitors. I simply wished to sit in my bed all day but that couldn't happen. I muttered a weak "come in," and mentally mocked my sorry tone."Luna?" A maid stepped in and I locked eyes with her. She gasped with her eyes going wide for a brief second before she lowered her eyes.Did I really look that bad in just one night?"B-breakfast has been served and the Alpha's mother has asked me to come fetch you," she stutte
IRENE'S POVFIVE YEARS LATER"Carl! Karin! Mummy's leaving!" The nanny announced with a loud voice and in less than two seconds, two preschoolers ran out with their chubby cheeks.The boy- Carl- was holding his favorite dinosaur toy with his black hair disheveled on his head. His smile was wide as he ran out and his arms opened wide while Karin- the girl- had her usual frown on her face. She practically glared at everything as she approached.I squatted before the couch as they approached me. I wrapped my arms around them, pulling them into a hug when they got closer."M-Mummy," Carl stuttered excitedly. When I pulled away and stared into their faces, Karin was wearing a smile. She only ever smiled when she was around me.The nanny was already complaining that she was scared of her. But what could a four year old do to a full grown woman?"Karin, did you pull your brother's hair again?" I arched my brows and she tensed with her smile freezing on her face. Her dark hair was in two pony
IRENE'S POV"Irene?"I blinked out of my shock at Alpha Lucas's worried tone. His grip on my shoulder was strong and the look on his face was one of concern that made me wonder just how long I spaced out. But given the way my heart was pounding and my palms sweaty, I think I would rather ditch that thought and head home right now.I could feel his stare on me. I felt choked. My past had finally caught up with me. Why did I agree to come here again? I wished I could take back the hands of time. I would turn Alpha Lucas down and spend time with my kids instead.I glanced back at Karson and I sucked in a breath when our eyes met again. No doubt he recognized me despite how different I looked now. It was easy to recognize Karson. I mean how could I forget the man who made me run away from the only home I've ever known but still gave me two beautiful departing gifts without even knowing?Was he here for that? I clenched my fists by my side. There was no way Karson could've heard about them
IRENE'S POV"You were gone for quite a while," Alpha Lucas said the minute I got to the receptionist to take my room key. The other Alpha's around were already heading to the elevator and I spotted Karson standing next to the entrance with a phone to his ear. He had his back turned to us."Irene," Alpha Lucas sighed. "Are you sure you're alright?" He asked, looking worried. "You've been acting off ever since we got here. Are you worried about-""No!" I yelped, slapping a hand over his mouth all of a sudden. My yell caught the attention of everyone around and they stared at us in shock. I turned my neck slowly to see I had gained Karson's gaze as well.He squinted his eyes at me and then at the Alpha who was already holding my wrist. Lexie walked in with her eyes trained on us and I withdrew my hand sharply. "Sorry," I apologized and took my key from the desk."Do you want to talk about it?" Alpha Lucas asked. "We can go get a drink if you'd like-"I shook my head, "I'm sorry. I think