Ryker's Pov______I guess I wasn't Ryder after all and I could not pretend to be him for so long. It's just been days and I have been caught, but ut was all for the better. They were never going to find Ryder nor would they be able to prove I wasn't Ryder. No one even knew he was a twin and Charia was going to sound like a liar to everyone. The one person that could prove this was in a room tied up and wounded. He was the only one that could bring me down with shreds of evidence and before he thinks of doing that, I was going to take his life. I do not want attention from any of the other Alphas in cities and that is why Peter was still alive.Also, if I needed to take over Ryder's properties, he was the person I would need to put me in charge and take me through all the processes. He needed to be alive before I gain everything.But, that wasn't the interesting part anymore. Neither was Ryder's wife the sexiest thing in the house. The lady here was one of the most pretty ladies I've

Charia's Pov__________I was hurt and broken. None of this makes sense. I had no proof that the imposter at home wasn't my husband. I had gone to the hospital, they thought I was crazy. The pictures of Ryder leaving the hospital with us were shown to me and compared with his previous pictures. It was the same man. The other doctor I met there however asked me to get his saliva or any DNA samples, to confirm if he was Ryder, but I'll also need Ryder's samples. But he was nowhere to be found.Lazily, I walked into the house. I had no intention of coming back here if that monster was still home. But I didn't have a choice, I think I was the one crazy or Ryder has gone mental.As I walked in, Melissa rushed to me. "Charia, are you okay?" She asked holding me as I almost fell. I felt dizzy thinking about it all."Yes I am," I said in her arms as I struggled to get up. She helped me to stand and walked me in."Is everything alright?" she asked again looking into my eyes. "I know Alpha Ryde

Charia's Pov__________,"Are you for real?" I sat up, excitement on my face. I looked around. I was glad to see my family show up for me and make this special. "Where is Peter?" I inquired, my voice filled with concern. He was the only one I noticed was absent from the room. I couldn't help but wonder if he was still holding onto the anger from his clash with Ryder yesterday. I hoped he could understand that Ryder's actions were a result of his mental struggles and that forgiveness could heal their friendship.Ryder's expression turned slightly somber as my question hung in the air. "He's still pissed about yesterday," he confessed, his voice tinged with regret. "But he'll be fine."The tangle of worry twisted in my stomach at Ryder's response. I couldn't fathom why Peter would choose to miss out on this celebratory moment with me just because of a fight. It seemed out of character for him, especially considering the bond he shared with Ryder as his right-hand man. Something didn'

Emily's heart raced as she watched Alpha Ryder regain consciousness. She had been preparing for this moment, steeling herself for the difficult task ahead. The sight of him, confused and disoriented, stirred different emotions within her. She had once loved him, but circumstances had changed, and now she had to protect those she held dear.As Ryder's gaze fell upon her, Emily could see the flicker of recognition in his eyes. His voice, weak and uncertain, reached her ears. "Emily? Where... where are we going?"Taking a deep breath, Emily met his gaze, her resolve firm. She couldn't afford to hesitate. "Ryder, we're going on a vacation," she replied, her voice tinged with both determination and sorrow. "A break from everything."Confusion clouded Ryder's features, and Emily knew she had to tread carefully. She couldn't reveal the truth, not yet. He had to be kept in the dark for her selfish desires and for the sake of Charia, whom he loved. And so, she chose her words carefully, trying

Emily's Pov_________After Charia left the living room, I stepped into the room where Ryker was, the weight of the situation pressed heavily upon my shoulders. The door closed behind me sealing us off from prying eyes and lingering doubts. If anyone fears our conversation this might be the end of the whole plan I orchestrated. This encounter was with danger and unpredictability, but it was essential to maintain control, to keep Ryker from unleashing his wrath. I was glad he had been playing along with my rules all this while, but I would not fail to forget that he was a weird wolf and could turn against the plan anytime he wanted.I met Ryker pacing around the room. Ryker's piercing gaze met mine, with a mix of frustration and impatience. He had been relentless in his attempts to contact me, his continual calls an indication of his growing irritation. I thought I would successfully ignore his calls and messages eventually when I left with Ryder, but I got unlucky. With our meeting u