Finishing up in the kitchen, I decided to take a shower first. I stood under the warm water falling from the shower. The steam enveloped me like a comforting embrace as I let the soothing cascade of water wash away the day's troubles. The gentle scent of lavender shower gel permeated the air, its calming fragrance lulling my frayed nerves into a state of tranquility.I surrendered myself to the blissful oblivion of the bath, allowing the weight of my worries to slip away, if only temporarily.Lost in the calming embrace of the shower, I whispered reassurances to the life blooming within me. “I will always take care of you,” I murmured, caressing my belly. “I won’t let anyone separate you from me. Mommy will always protect you.”After a long shower, I came out of the bathroom. Noel had not returned yet. Maybe he wouldn’t return tonight, I thought. I was about to take out my clothes from the wardrobe when I heard my phone ringing in the hall.Assuming it was Noel calling, I rushed towar

Adelynn’s POV…As I lay there, still reeling from the intensity of my orgasm, I felt Noel's arousal pressing into me, stirring a mixture of fear and anticipation within me. I gasped, the sudden intrusion sparking electrifying sensations that coursed through my body. My initial reaction was fear - I was worried that the baby would be hurt.“Noel, please be gentle,” I pleaded.His fingers curled around my throat, and he loomed over me dangerously. “Are you sure?” A low rumbling murmur escaped his lips. "I prefer it rough. And I believe you will enjoy it."His words terrified me even more, my heart pounding with a mixture of fear and arousal. "Please," I whispered, my gaze pleading for his understanding.But his expression hardened, his gaze piercing into mine with a steely intensity. "Remember one thing: you are my woman," he declared, his thrusts growing faster and more insistent with each passing moment.Surprisingly, my body responded involuntarily, the electrifying sensations overwh

I took her to the Civil Affairs Bureau but faced a problem with getting the marriage certificate. We'd gone through the entire application process, only to be met with a blank screen when my information was pulled up. No record of me existed. Since I was a werewolf, the government didn’t register any information regarding my identity in their system.It was strange. I was not aware of it.The news hit me like a cold splash. I thought we were finally integrating, and becoming part of human society. But this? It was a slap in the face. Anger, hot and primal, coiled in my gut."Mayor," I muttered, jaw clenching. I had put too much faith in that old coot, it seemed.I immediately dialed his number."Mr. Wilkinson," he answered, his voice breezy. “How did you remember me this early morning?”"Why isn't my information in your government database?" I growled, barely holding back a roar. "I helped you, invested heavily in your damn campaign – for what? To be treated like a ghost? Are you mess

I could see her fear. I ached for a way to soothe it, to spin a comforting lie. But unfortunately, I couldn't bring myself to sugarcoat the truth. With a solemn nod, I confirmed her worst fears. "If they find someone roaming around the woods, they attack because they feel threatened."“Oh, God.” A strangled gasp escaped her lips. Her hands flew to her mouth, the color draining from her face. Panic flickered in her wide eyes.“Hey, Adel.” I went to her side and sat down on the sofa beside her. "Don't be afraid, okay?" My arm wrapped around her shoulders. “We are monitoring everything. Trust me. All this arbitrary killing in the woods will be stopped soon.”She pulled away slightly, looking into my eyes. "They can't just kill somebody because they are in the woods," she protested. "The humans are weak as compared to the werewolves. How can we humans pose threats to your kind?"Her words were a stark reminder of the chasm that separated our worlds. I squeezed her shoulder reassuringly. "

Days turned into a week, and Tina's friendly gestures toward me gradually dissolved my initial reservations. Our budding friendship blossomed with each passing day as we shared meals and enjoyed breaks together. As we chatted more and more, I gradually began to trust her.One afternoon, we decided to have lunch at a nearby restaurant. As we sat down and began eating, an inexplicable aversion to the smell of fried chicken washed over me, causing my stomach to churn unpleasantly."Excuse me," I murmured hastily, rising from my seat and hurrying towards the restroom, my hand pressed over my mouth."Adel?" Tina's concerned voice trailed after me, but I couldn't stop to respond. I needed to escape the overwhelming sensation of nausea.Once inside the restroom, I barely made it to the nearest stall before the waves of sickness overtook me. I doubled over, retching into the toilet until there was nothing left but the dry heaves.As the ordeal subsided, I leaned against the cool wall, feeling