I was shell shocked, standing and watching the scene unfold before my eyes.Daniel, standing beside Emma, took the jewelry from the wooden box and placed it around Emma's wrist. My anger surged within me like a torrent, a powerful emotion that I could no longer contain. This was my mother's memory, a part of my family's history, and it had been given away without my consent. To the person I hated the most in my life.Unable to bear the sight of my mother's bracelet on Emma's wrist, I roared with a mixture of frustration and grief. My voice filled the room, commanding attention, “Give back my bracelet, or be ready to feel my wrath,” my words were a forceful demand that cut through the tension in the air.The room fell into a shocked silence as all eyes turned to me, waiting for my next move. The exchange of gifts had taken an unexpected turn, and it was clear that the ceremony, already filled with complex emotions, was far from over.Emma looked at me innocently and said in her timid v

The room was shrouded in silence, Xander’s laugh echoed through the tension filled halls, and everyone looked at him as if he was some creature out of this.“With a mate like this, with a mate like my Grace, I surely will win. I am sparing you so that you will live to see that day.” Xander replied to Daniel’s remark.But I was still shocked hearing what Daniel thought about me, how he only cared about his one daughter.Maybe I was never a daughter to him, only an heir that he needed to make his empire strong. A stepping stone for his empire, while he plays with my life to be the ruler.I gritted my teeth and took a deep breath to align my thoughts together.“You have made your perception of me very clear and I don’t think there is anything left to hear or say. But let me tell you something very straight, I, Grace Hawthorne, daughter of Ariana Anderson, will come back to take what’s mine. I don’t care if you like it or not, that bracelet, like a lot of things here in Blood Moon Pack, b

After our intense s*x session, I fled the bed, because I didn’t know how to touch the topic of not using protection.How would I tell Xander that every time we had s*x, we were bareback and this increased our chances of having wolf pups. And considering how fertile we wolves were, this was concerning.Xander insisted on driving me to work, and the atmosphere in the car felt somewhat strained. We had both been wearing high-necked clothing for an extended period to conceal our mating marks, and it was becoming increasingly challenging to keep our secret hidden from prying eyes.We both were aware that this was not the ideal solution for our situation, but something temporary was needed.During the drive, I decided to share my thoughts with Xander sensing his good mood. He seemed more lively and happy. I was hoping that this change was because of me, and I so badly wanted this to be true. But I was no mind reader and only could hope for the best.I cleared my throat, this got his attenti

This sudden intrusion startled me, I looked up at the intruder, only to be shocked again.Xander was standing in the doorway, his presence sent a ripple of surprise through me, for I hadn't expected him to return. He looked baffled and hesitant."Xander," I said, taken aback by his sudden change in demeanor. "What brings you back? Is everything alright?"His hand rubbed the back of his neck, a nervous tic I hadn't seen before. "I... I wanted to talk to you about this morning," he stammered.I gestured towards the empty chair across from my desk. "Please, have a seat. We can talk while sitting, you look tired."Once he was settled, I asked “So what about the morning?”“I shouldn’t have done that.” he said, looking at me with somber eyes.“And what was that, I am not able to recall it, please help me to recall it,” I baited him.Because I was well aware of what he was talking about. He was talking about when he left me like he hadn’t heard me and ignored my suggestion.“Why can't things

After what felt like forever, we parted and Xander decided that he would wait for me to finish my work and then we both would go back home together.At first, I rejected his offer but he told me that he knew that I needed him and what kind of a mate he would be if he left his mate all by herself while she was grieving and grappling with the reality of the situation.Even though it was just a small gesture, it meant a lot to me.I agreed to him and then after lunch, I decided I was good to go.We both headed back to our home, hand in hand leaving behind the bitterness of the incident. But it would be a blessing if my day went without any problem because what was waiting for us in the pack house was no less than an ordeal.The elders awaited us in the hallway. Their eyes gleamed silver like the moon itself, held an eerie intensity that could pierce the soul. They wore expressions that ranged from solemn to skeptical, and there was an air of gravity about them that hinted at the gravity