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1,164,719	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	333971969292906	Read with Your Ears➤➤	"I, James Rodriguez, soon to be alpha of Eclipse Pack reject you, Nikolina Reed as my mate and Luna. “ <br /> The pain was blinding for Nikolina. Her next words took both of them by surprise. She was anything but weak and she knew she deserved a lot better than some douche bag who was disrespectful towards his own mate. Alpha or not, he shouldn't be the one who gets the last laugh.<br /> ***<br /> Nikolina POV<br /> 4 hours earlier<br /> I woke up in a very good mood. I am finally eighteen and today is the day I find my mate. It actually depends on both sides. If they are of age, they'll find each other soon enough, seventeen is the youngest you can be when you find your mate.<br /> However, most of the time, the guy or the girl have to wait for their other half to come of age, which I think is a great idea.<br /> Yes, I'm a werewolf, specifically the current Beta's daughter and soon to be Beta's sister. The disappointment of the family. But that's okay; I'm not very inclined to make them proud or follow in their footsteps, but mostly they want Alex to do it.<br /> Don't get me wrong. I'm not abused or bullied; except for the occasional remarks, shunned from society, the usual stuff.<br /> They say I'm ugly, but I know better than to believe that. I could have been popular due to my blue eyes and gold speckles, blonde hair and hourglass figure. But I like to keep to myself. Plus my hair was naturally blonde unlike my mother's peroxide bleached hair that comes out of bottles and pricey extensions. Actually, dad and Alex both have brown hair so I don't know how I have blonde hair. For months, I even checked the roots of my hair to find some sort of discoloration to prove that even my hair was bleached. But in vain.<br /> My mom was the stereotypical cheerleader in high school while my dad was the “douche” and quarterback. Apparently they want me to be like them, and social hierarchy exists in packs as well. And my brother is following our parents footsteps, sleeping with more than half of the population, while I'm not.<br /> They revel in attention and bullying people who are lower than them, as they say. To the outside world, my family and I love each other. On the inside it’s an extreme hate relationship, something the pack is aware of except for the Alpha and Luna.<br /> If they knew the truth, my parents, Tiffany and Mark, would lose their respect and beloved Alex's position would be taken away from him. Which would obviously take his popularity down a notch. Horrifying for him. Entertaining for me.<br /> Anyways, today is also the soon-to-be Alpha's eighteenth birthday. James Rodriguez.<br /> Sometimes I wonder how someone as sweet and kind as Diana and George, produce a kid like James.<br /> In short, James is the snobby player. It’s actually really surprising how none of the girls are pregnant yet...<br /> Back to me, I dressed up with more care than usual. I wore a baby pink sundress with black gladiator sandals. I applied a bit of winged liner to make my eyes pop. I've always read stories about loving mates. Who knows how much of it is true? For all I know, it’s some made up fantasy to make mates seem like the ultimate endgame. Maybe one day, I would meet my mate and then we could run away towards the sunset............or something, I don't really care.<br /> Apparently, all mates are compatible with their other half. It’s like love at first sight and the males getting all possessive about their mates is very appealing and a turn on, or so I've heard.<br /> It's all hearsay. And I think it’s stupid. It’s like the males are all custom made robots. Why else would their behavior be so alike?<br /> And there was a paragraph about heat and shifting and marking. Maybe, my mate's gonna go all caveman on me and tear my throat out.<br /> I'm just kidding, morbid thoughts on my birthday are kind of my thing. And its wishful thinking. I don't care. He might even be an omega and I still wouldn't care. Even if he's a human, it wouldn't matter. And if he's not in this pack then..... Oh well... It's better for me. I don't want to stay in a pack where I have no respect and people treat me bad. Status had once mattered to me. But when you have parents like mine, you kind of start praying not to ever be like them.<br /> Not once did they look at me but of course, Alexander was doted on by everyone. Kids. Parents. Friends. You name it.<br /> Apparently, it's because he's a boy. And according to my mother, girls are good for getting screwed, getting hit on, obeying their men, acting flirty along, and popping out heirs.<br /> And lucky for you all, my mother happens to be exhibit A.<br /> You should all be jealous because it's not everyday that you have a live walking, talking example to show the word and tell them what a hoe your mother is.<br /> Third Person POV <br /> Nikolina walked to school as she was not allowed a car. Though Alex was the proud owner of a shiny Silver Volvo. Double standards were very common in the Reed family. She had always wanted her own car, something that was a stunning shade of bright canary yellow, but that dream was nowhere close to becoming a reality.<br /> All of a sudden, she smelt an amazing scent; peppermint and honey. Lydia purred and rolled around in happiness, barely able to contain her excitement.<br /> On searching for the source, her eyes met warm, hazel orbs. His eyes expressed lust and adoration as they raked all over her body.<br /> Realization finally hit her hard when she saw that James-freaking-Rodriguez was her mate! The next Alpha of Solaris Eclipse Pack. And he was Portia's long-standing boyfriend.<br /> You know what he did next? James went back to groping the head cheerleader. “Portia.... “ Oh, sorry. Rookie mistake. Portia Scott.<br /> Tears threatened to fall while her wolf Lydia whimpered, seeing her mate touch another...<br /> “Our mate is beautiful.” James's wolf, Jace said. Nikolina was more than just beautiful. Many males of the pack thought she was gorgeous but never mentioned it out loud due to the fear of facing Alex's wrath. Alex was the one to start it all: the petty insults, the hateful words and making an outcast out of her. Others had just followed his footsteps. And of course, some of the girls were shallow enough to find happiness by making Nikolina feel miserable, because they were insecure about themselves.<br /> But the main issue was, though James thought Nikolina was pretty, he would never accept her as his mate and Luna. Though she was Beta Mark's daughter and was of high status, both him and his ego considered her a nobody. He knew about the insults and he had done it as well. In his eyes, she was worthless and all everyone ever did was talk down on her and she never fought back.<br /> He couldn't have a... thing like that as his mate. Beauty just wasn't enough for him, being a ruthless woman was a requirement.<br /> “She might be beautiful but I don't want her. She's a nobody. If people know that she is my mate, I would become the laughing stock of my pack. Seriously, people walk all over her. She can never be my Luna.” That was the thought going through his mind as he sucked on Portia's neck hard enough to bruise.<br /> “Ow! You're hurting me, boo! You know Kelly has my concealer today.” Portia whined but still made no move to shove James away. She just proceeded to grind her lower body into James and trying to get as close as humanly possible without getting rid of her clothes in public.<br /> James finally pried Portia off his body and walked towards his mate. In some ways, Portia was like a bloodsucking leech or an annoying wart, never leaving without a fight.<br /> “Baby, where are you going? I need you!” Her voice was like a cat dragging its claws across a board.<br /> James just signalled her to shut up before walking towards his mate. He would do the right thing, of course, as the future Alpha of Solaris Eclipse Pack and give Nikolina what she deserves.<br /> He stopped in front of her and asked, “What's your name?”<br /> “Nikolina,” she stated. He soon noticed that she had no friends and no car and he felt the curious stares on his back as everyone's attention was on him.<br /> “I, James Rodriguez, soon to be alpha of Eclipse Pack reject you, Nikolina Reed as my mate and Luna. “ As he rejected her, Jace whimpered and cowered. And James felt bad but he knew this was the right thing to do for himself and the pack. From his perspective, Nikolina was someone who brought out the worst in people and Portia was way more deserving to be his mate and Luna, considering that she was fearless and wasn't afraid to fight dirty for her rights.<br /> James was an egoistic douche bag who mistook petty behavior for fearless but he was blinded by the greed for power and popularity.<br /> The pain was blinding for Nikolina. She would have collapsed if not for the anger that surged through her. She was furious. At James. The Moon Goddess. Not realizing how painful rejection was. Her fate. It was a never ending list.<br /> It felt like she was being drowned in liquid bleach, her lungs burned and she saw red. Anger took over the pain she was feeling and she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing how hurt she was.<br /> Her next words took both of them by surprise. She was anything but weak and she knew she deserved a lot better than some douche bag who was disrespectful towards his own mate. Alpha or not, he shouldn't be the one who gets the last laugh.<br /> “I, Nikolina Reed, accept your rejection as my mate and Alpha. I sincerely hope you get the clap!”<br /> With that, she turned on her heel and left the school premises.<br /> “Who needs a mate? Especially someone like James. People like him need girls like Portia by their sides, who cater to their whims and needs and whatever freaky carnal desire they might have.” Nikolina thought darkly. She wasn't going to give in to her pain and this rejection was the final push that encouraged her to chase after her freedom and break bonds with the family who had clipped off her wings.<br /> James felt a tiny bit of hurt realizing that she didn't even think twice before accepting the rejection and all he could wonder was how did she not burst into tears or grovel at his feet to take her back. Jace did not talk. He just whimpered, feeling the loss of his mate. Before James could think of it anymore, Portia dragged him to an empty classroom to distract her beloved Jamie boo. It seemed as if James wasn't the least bit affected by the incident with Nikolina, because his actions didn't falter as he hitched Portia's skirt up and ripped her panties, drilling her like an animal and releasing himself on her clothes and face as he left her alone to clean up.<br /> Nikolina POV<br /> “Well, he can go drill his toy as much as he wants.” I thought darkly while making my way towards home. All Lydia did was whimper. The moment I saw James, I knew something like this was bound to happen. You don't have any expectations when someone like him is supposed to be your destined mate. He was born with a big ego and he can just stuff it up his.<br /> “Maybe he regrets hurting us, you know.” Lydia whimpered.<br /> Before I could reply, searing hot pain flooded my senses. I felt myself fall on the pavement and the pain started to become more intense. It is obvious, isn't it? He's already drilling someone just minutes after rejecting me. It felt like my body was set on fire and the blistering flames charred my skin.<br /> I slowly got up and almost keeled over as my vision turned white. Dizziness washed over me. I had to clench my fists and dig my fingers hard enough to draw blood. Getting away from him and this stupid pack is my best bet. He was doing it intentionally considering the fact he knows that we're both connected unless one of us dies or gets marked by another. Walking never felt so strenuous and with every step I had to force myself to not curl up on the pavement and cry. I know I deserve someone better but I did want to cry my pain away.<br /> After what seemed like hours, the pain slowly ebbed away. Painful times ahead. The only problem is that the mate bond doesn't break even after being rejected. Only if the rejected is marked by the first mate or by another, or if one of the mates die, will the bond break.<br /> I entered my house and went to my room to pack my bags. You know, in every werewolf story the rejected mate writes letters before leaving. There's no logic to it. I mean, don't you get it? No one cares if you leave. No one cares if you die. No one cares if you slit your throat or get molested or murdered. That's the harsh truth. Why should I open my feelings on a letter make them feel pity? I can just run away and live my best life, away from them. It's not like they will send out search teams for you.<br /> I don't want pity. I can do better than that. I picked up my red lipstick and wrote in capitals before leaving. I know I'm dramatic but it serves them right. They'll remember this for years to come: women can walk away without feeling a twinge of guilt or regret.<br /> Showing vulnerability would only make me seem weak and I've let people walk over me way too many times.<br /> My mom was probably busy getting her hair done or something. That's the only thing she ever does. Or her nails. Or maybe she was out shopping with snobby people like herself. It's obvious that birds of a feather flock together. The only thing I ever liked about her is that she cooked for us, sometimes. Mom made a mean lasagna.<br /> Dad was probably with Alpha George. That's usually where he is. But then again, he also has this terrible habit of getting drunk during daylight hours. And once he even groped some other girl in front of the whole pack. Mom turned an ugly shade of red as she kicked him in the crotch. Those were the good days. It was fun when he laid on the couch with a bag of frozen peas on his groin and mom was nowhere around.<br /> Leaving was better for me anyway. Nothing was tying me down to this place. No friends. No proper family. I would be doing myself and them a favor.<br /> I took my dad's sleek black Porsche for my escapade. I might as well leave loaded and in style, besides it's high time I had a car.<br /> Just as I reached the pack border, I said, “I, Nikolina Reed, break all ties with the Solaris Eclipse Pack.” The patrol guards looked at me, but its not like they would stop me.<br /> The pack links broke and with that I revved up the engine and sped through the borders, driving towards my new life. A better life. It was a blessing that this pack did not care enough to stop me.<br /> <br /> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 99168!	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1,164,723	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	341441008464340	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	“Mrs. Morgan. Do you know Kelly Summers?”<br /> “No.” I let out a deep breath. Maybe she’s our cleaning lady? No, that’s not her name. I shake my head.<br /> "Then, Mrs. Morgan. Do you know your husband is suspected of murdering his mistress?"<br /> He flips open the folder and throws a dozen crime scene photos on the desk. Right away, I notice that they’ve all been taken in our lake house. A woman is lying in our bed, covered in blood. My hands immediately covered my mouth as I let out a gasp and a whimper.<br /> "Your husband said you're his lawyer. You will defend for him."<br /> ————————<br /> Adam Morgan<br /> The breeze sucks the front door closed with a slam. <br /> It startles me for just a split second, but I know it’s her. Without even seeing her, I know her freckles are prominent from a day working the outside patio at the café. <br /> I know her brown doe eyes are lit up—filled with hope and joy. I know her long tousled hair sits underneath a hat she knitted herself earlier this fall. <br /> I know when she pulls that hat off, she’ll still look effortlessly beautiful, messy hair and all. I know she’ll be braless, wearing a form-fitting top and a dark thigh-length skirt. <br /> I know the waist of her shirt will be creased from where her apron sat all day. I know she’ll smile when she sees me, and it’ll take me less than sixty seconds to be inside her.<br /> “Babe, I brought leftover baked goods from the café,” she calls from the foyer.<br /> I hear her wrestle her shoes, knee-length socks, and jacket off. I pull two glasses from the wet bar. I pour scotch into each glass, and just as she enters I have one drink outreached to her. <br /> With a little bounce in her step, she takes the glass from me, chugs it, and sets it back down on the wet bar. The heat from the stone fireplace warms her skin, and I notice the goosebumps on her arms flatten.<br /> Before I can take a second sip, she’s unbuttoning and unzipping my pants. She drops to her knees and looks up at me with a devilish grin.<br /> I drop her legs on the bed and walk into the bathroom, closing the door behind me.<br /> I can still hear her panting from the other side of the door, trying to regain control of her own breathing. She doesn’t make a sound, and I assume she’s still lying there. I hope it’s in ecstasy and not pain. Sometimes, I take things too far—it’s like I black out and when I come to, I realize the error of my ways. I can’t help myself. Kelly just does that to me. When I’m with her, my animal instincts take over.<br /> Sarah used to do that to me. But now around her, I’m barely a man let alone anything else.<br /> At the vanity I look at myself in the mirror. A five-o’clock shadow has taken over my face, and my hair is out of place. My otherwise blue eyes are clouded with red. I can only stand looking at myself for a few seconds before I must look away. I’m not ashamed of who I am, but I’m not proud either. I splash some water on my face and then onto my chest, abs, and shaft. I’m too tired to shower. I pat myself dry with a towel.<br /> “Babe?” Kelly yells from the other room.<br /> “Yeah, hon?” I answer as I start brushing my teeth.<br /> “Your wife texted you.”<br /> I spit the toothpaste into the sink and rinse my mouth out, wiping my lips with my hand. Back in the bedroom, the lights are on now, and Kelly is sitting in bed, wearing a nightgown, while holding my phone. She smiles up at me.<br /> “What did she say?” I slide a pair of Ralph Lauren pajama pants on.<br /> “She wants to know what you’re doing.”<br /> I take a seat on the bed next to her, pushing her long brown hair back. I gently peck her neck and shoulder.<br /> “Tell her I’m about to bang the girl of my dreams again,” I whisper. Kelly laughs and begins texting back.<br /> “Your wish is my command.” She giggles. I swipe the phone from her playfully and get out of bed. I quickly text back.<br /> Since you couldn’t make it to me, I’m coming back tonight to see you. No need to wait up. Love you.<br /> Before I can set the phone down, Sarah texts back.<br /> I love you too. I got a chance to read the new pages you sent over lunch, and they’re incredible. I’m so proud of you XOXO.<br /> I smile for a brief second, before a wave of guilt spans over me. I let out a sigh.<br /> You’re the best, babe. Let me take you out for dinner tomorrow night. Say yes.<br /> My phone vibrates.<br /> Yes.<br /> Sometimes, I get a glimpse of who we used to be, and I think we can be that couple again. But I’ve screwed up too much for that to ever happen, and Sarah’s career has always come first—before me, before a family, before everything. I don’t foresee that ever changing.<br /> I thought when we had kids, she’d slow down, but she told me five years ago she didn’t want kids. I thought I’d be able to change her mind. I couldn’t.<br /> I set my phone down on the dresser and plug it into the charger. I look over at Kelly who is giving me bedroom eyes. She can never get enough of me, and I can’t get enough of her. But I know that won’t always be true. <br /> There was a time that Sarah and I couldn’t get enough of each other either. That time passed long ago. Occasionally, those feelings resurface, but they’re short-lived and usually induced by beverage or time apart. Don’t get me wrong, I love Sarah. <br /> If I didn’t, I would have left her long ago. It’s that love that I hold on to—not the money, the security or the houses. Kelly gives me the love that Sarah can no longer. They both complete me. It’s sick I know, but it’s true. I need them both.<br /> “Are you ever going to tell your wife about us?”<br /> “Are you ever going to tell your husband about us?” I retort.<br /> She huffs and folds her arms across her chest. “It’s not the same.” Her words are quiet.<br /> I leave and return with two full glasses of scotch, handing one to her and taking a seat. I put one arm around her and pull her close telling her I know. <br /> She lets out a soft, silent sob and as quickly as the cry left her body, she pulls it back in, regaining her composure. She takes a large gulp of the scotch and doesn’t even flinch at the burn. <br /> She leans into me. We sit there in silence, drinking our glasses of scotch, trapped in loveless marriages where we come second to the people we love. When Kelly and I are together, we come first. I refill our glasses twice more, and then we have intercourse again. <br /> This time, I don’t bang her—I sleep with to her.<br /> ...<br /> The slam of a car door wakes me from my slumber. It’s pitch black inside and outside, and I don’t have the slightest clue how my night ended with Kelly, but I assume it was with more rough intercourse since my shaft feels like it’s been dragged along a slab of pavement. I glance at the clock on the nightstand and in large red illuminating digits it reads 12:15 am.<br /> I whisper.<br /> I should have been home with Sarah by now. I rub my hands over my forehead and down my face, trying to massage the nerves back to life. How did I get this bad? <br /> I stepped out the room and walked to the entrance, picking up my items, and gently shutting the door behind me. I look down at my phone before getting into my black Range Rover. It’s 12:30 am. <br /> I’m half tempted to stay with Kelly, but I promised Sarah I would come home tonight, and although I won’t get in until nearly 2am, at least, I’ll wake up next to her.<br /> More than an hour later, I pull up to our home nestled in the Kaloroma neighborhood of D.C. <br /> I push open the door and find her sleeping heavily on her stomach, completely relaxed. She’s wearing a thin black tank top and black lace thong panties, not her typical nighttime attire. <br /> I expected to see her in a nightgown. Is she teasing me? Does she want me? Or did she just pass out from one too many beverage sodas, her drink of choice. Her silk-like blond hair is damp and is pulled back into a low ponytail—every strand neatly in place. <br /> Even when she’s asleep, she’s perfectly pulled together. My eyes follow the curve of her back and the smoothness of her toned hip, down her sculpted legs. <br /> Over the years, she may have neglected me, but she never ignored that body of hers. She stirs a little but doesn’t wake.<br /> By my side of the bed I shuffle off my pants and shirt. My eyes never leave her. She makes me so miserable, but so blissful at the same time. <br /> I hate her as much as I love her. Does she know? Does she care? What am I to her?<br /> I love her.<br /> -<br /> Sarah is gone when I open my eyes. <br /> As I go down the stairs, the doorbell rings.<br /> “Jesus Christ. I’m coming!”<br /> There are several loud knocks.<br /> “Hold on!” I make my way down the hallway, down the stairs, and to the front door. I swing it open and find two men standing there in matching attire: tan Dickies uniforms, complete with utility belts and wide-brim hats. <br /> The looks on their faces are similar, stern and frustrated… or is that disgust or discontent? I can’t really tell. I rub my eyes. The one on the left, a tall white male, with a hard jaw and piercing green eyes speaks first.<br /> “I’m Sheriff Ryan Stevens. Are you Adam Morgan?” he asks.<br /> I nod.<br /> The one on the right speaks next, an even taller black man with broad shoulders, and a visage that looks chiseled from stone. <br /> “I’m Deputy Marcus Hudson. We need to ask you some questions about your whereabouts yesterday evening.”<br /> “What’s this about?” I grip the front door with one hand and exchange glances with both the sheriff and his deputy. There are two squad cars parked on the street.<br /> ...<br /> Two hours later I find myself alone in a small interrogation room with a stale cup of coffee on the table in front of me. A large one-way mirror is on the wall to my left. I drop my head into my hands. My foot taps the floor with fervor as my patience has worn thin.<br /> “I want my phone call,” I scream within the empty room. “I want my phone call!”<br /> The door opens, and Sheriff Stevens and Deputy Hudson enter carrying Styrofoam cups of coffee.<br /> Sheriff Stevens sets a bottle of water in front of me. “Thirsty?”<br /> I pick up the water, chug it, and crunch up the empty bottle. I toss it into a trash can by the door. They take their time settling into their chairs across from me. <br /> They give each other a glance as they casually sip their coffee. They’re trying to look calm, but their clenched jaws and strained eyes give away the fact that they’re pissed off.<br /> “I want my phone call.” I still have no idea why I’m here. These pricks roughed me up a bit and threw me into the back of a squad car. <br /> I haven’t been charged with anything, and I’ve been sitting in this room for over an hour. I don’t know if Sarah is okay. I don’t know how I’m involved in any of this.<br /> “Mr. Morgan—can I call you Adam?” Sheriff Stevens asks, as if we’re on a first-name basis, as if he’s trying to be personable with me. These backwoods pricks. I’m tired of this, and I just want to know what is going on, so I nod with no enthusiasm.<br /> “Good. Well, you can call me Ryan and this guy,” he pats the deputy on the back, “you can call him Marcus. Now, we’re here to ask you a few questions, and hopefully, you’ll decide to cooperate with our investigation—unlike earlier. Do you understand?”<br /> I take a deep breath and rub my forehead with my hands, trying to soothe the headache I have coming on. “Yeah.”<br /> “Excellent. Now, can you tell us where you were last night?” Sheriff Stevens asks.<br /> My eyes dart around the room. “I was at my lake house over on Lake Manassas until around midnight. Then, I drove home.”<br /> They nod. Deputy Hudson pulls a notepad and a pen from his shirt pocket and begins jotting down notes. “Were you alone at the lake house?”<br /> “No.”<br /> “Who were you with?”<br /> “What’s this got to do with anything? I want my lawyer right now. I’m not answering anything else until I know what’s going on and why I’m here.” <br /> I stand up, kicking back my chair and shaking the table. The cups of coffee spill and two other deputies immediately charge into the interrogation room, restraining me.<br /> Deputy Hudson stands quickly flinging his chair back. He charges at me, grabbing me by the neck. His eyes bulge, and his lips purse as he comes within two inches of my face. <br /> “Listen up, you little prick! Kelly Summers was stabbed to death in your bed. Perhaps you want to start telling us what really happened, because, with the amount of evidence stacked against you, your days are numbered.” He pushes me against the wall as Sheriff Stevens pulls him off telling him to cool it.<br /> “I’m not going to cool it. Kelly was a good girl. She was family, and this white-collar prick comes into our town and kills her.” Deputy Hudson spits. Drops of sweat accumulate at his hairline.<br /> “Wha— what are you talking about? Kelly? She was fine when I left,” I sputter, choking on my own words. <br /> “How? How did this happen?” I collapse. The room spins and spins. The deputies let me fall to the ground as they take a step back.<br /> Who would hurt Kelly? The text messages from her husband. I recall them, each more menacing than the last and full of threats. It had to have been him. <br /> “Her husband. It had to have been her husband. Check her phone. Check her texts,” I plead—trying to put all the pieces together, trying to make sense of it.<br /> “Don’t you talk about her husband!” Deputy Hudson points his finger right in my face.<br /> Sheriff Stevens pushes him away from me. He turns back toward me. “We’re looking at all angles, but like the deputy eloquently said, this isn’t looking good for you.”<br /> “I would never hurt Kelly. I-I-I couldn’t. I loved her.” I drop my head into my hands.<br /> “That’s great,” Sheriff Stevens says with a hint of sarcasm. “Why don’t you follow one of these deputies and go call your wife?”<br /> -<br /> Sarah Morgan<br /> I find myself face to face with a man by the name of Sheriff Ryan Stevens. He matches the rough description of millions of men on this planet. <br /> Sandy brown hair kept high and tight in typical, ex-military-turned-police fashion adorns his head, sitting just north of his intense green eyes. These eyes have seen a lifetime of experience already and show as much fatigue as the rest of his face. <br /> The detail that I notice the most, though, is how he carries himself. This is a man in charge; this is a man who cares about his work; and this is a man not to be crossed. <br /> Despite the lethargy and years of abuse to his body by his line of work, his spirit is matched by none, even deputies half his age.<br /> I’m seated across from him in a small, disorganized office. Matthew is waiting for me in reception. I wanted him in here with me, but not until I knew what was going on.<br /> I still am unclear, and I have yet to see Adam, but I’ve been assured that he is all right and that I will be able to speak with him after I’ve talked to the sheriff regarding the incident my husband was involved in.<br /> “Mrs. Morgan, thank you for your patience,” Sheriff Stevens says.<br /> “Sarah is fine.”<br /> “Ryan is fine as well.” There’s a bit of snark in his voice, but there’s kindness in his eyes. Whether that kindness is for me or not, I don’t know.<br /> “What is going on?” I cross one leg over the other, leaning back in my chair.<br /> “I need to ask you a few questions before you see Adam.”<br /> “Okay.”<br /> “Was Adam with you last night?”<br /> I take a moment to think of the night before. I came home late from going out with Anne. But Adam came home later than me. He said he had been at the lake house writing, which is the norm. <br /> He goes there to write frequently and stays there for days at a time. It was one of the main reasons we had gotten the lake house. <br /> He was having trouble for the longest time putting words on paper, and when he came to me with the idea of buying a vacation home close enough for him to work at, but far enough out of the city for us to vacation to, I was on board right away. It was the perfect solution. <br /> Although I’ve rarely been there. Anne’s spent more time there than I have. She spent a week there this past summer as a part of her Christmas bonus, one week paid time off at my lake house. <br /> It was nice she had the opportunity to use it for what we had intended it for—vacation. Work kept me too busy to take frequent weekend trips, but it turned Adam’s writing around. He’s been churning out pages like never before.<br /> “Yes, at some point,” I finally land on.<br /> “And what point was that?”<br /> I pause trying to think over my answer carefully.<br /> “Well, I had fallen asleep. But I woke up around 2am and he was there. He could have been home for much longer.”<br /> Sheriff Stevens nods and jots down a few words on a pad of paper in front of him. He glances up at me and then writes down a couple more words. <br /> He chews on the end of his pen and glances at me again—this time, running his eyes over my body. <br /> “And that’s at your home in D.C., correct?”<br /> “Yes.”<br /> “What happened after he got home?”<br /> “We talked.” I let out a small cough. “And we had intercourse.” I know something terrible has happened. This is an interrogation, and there’s no sense in holding any information back. Adam couldn’t have done anything wrong, so honesty is the only thing that is going to make this all go away, whatever this is.<br /> “Is that usual for you two?”<br /> “A husband and a wife having intercourse, Sheriff Stevens?”<br /> “No, you and Adam?”<br /> “What does this have to do with anything?” I’m irritated, and I’m done playing games with this small-minded sheriff. I tear apart men like him every day. I may be here as Adam’s wife, but I am a defense attorney.<br /> The sheriff taps his pen against the desk. He’s waiting for me to speak as he has no intention of answering my question. He’s trying to get an understanding of Adam’s and my relationship, but why? What could he think Adam has done? Sure, we don’t have the perfect marriage, but who does? And why is it any of his business?<br /> “We’re trying for a baby,” I say not actually answering his question, but side-stepping it. If he doesn’t answer my questions, I won’t answer his.<br /> “Congratulations.” There’s a hint of sarcasm in his voice.<br /> “Are we done?”<br /> “No, Mrs. Morgan. Do you know a Kelly Summers?”<br /> “No.” I let out a deep breath. Maybe she’s our cleaning lady? No, that’s not her name. I shake my head adding to my resounding no.<br /> He nods and underlines something on his notepad. He selects a file folder from a stack of papers and pulls out an 8x10 photo, placing it in front of me. It’s a picture of a beautiful girl with long brown hair and sparkling blue eyes. She’s smiling. She’s younger—probably late twenties. She is a stark contrast to Sheriff Stevens, where he is serious, worn down, on a mission; she is carefree, letting life take her as it wants.<br /> “This is Kelly Summers. Are you sure you don’t know her?”<br /> I pull the photo a little closer and lean in really taking it in. Her beauty is truly captivating. Her freckles spread lightly along her nose, her lips are full, and her cheekbones are prominent.<br /> “I don’t know her.” I push the photo back toward him. He nods, taking the picture and putting it back in the folder.<br /> “Are you and Adam having marital problems?” He taps his fingers on the desk.<br /> “You know what, Sheriff Stevens? This is getting ridiculous. I don’t know what Adam and I have to do with this Kelly woman, and I’ve had enough. I want to see my husband right now.” I’m half standing when Sheriff Stevens slams his hand on the desk.<br /> “Sit down!”<br /> “Or what? You’ll arrest me? Take me to my husband.” I stare him down. Although he is large, he is so small to me.<br /> He flips open the folder and throws a dozen crime scene photos on the desk. Right away, I notice that they’ve all been taken in our lake house. A woman is lying in our bed, covered in blood. Her eyes are expressionless. Her torso and chest are mutilated, skin gouged and scraped. I drop my purse, and my hands immediately cover my mouth as I let out a gasp and a whimper.<br /> I drop to the side of the desk regurgitating a bit of my lunch into my mouth. The acid burns as I try to force it back down, but this only makes my eyes well up with tears even more.<br /> And then it hits me. Now I know why I’m here.<br /> I feel a pat on my back. It’s Sheriff Stevens. He’s trying to calm me down.<br /> “I’m sorry.” He hands me a Kleenex and keeps his hand on my back. I stand facing him, though my legs are a bit wobbly beneath me. I wipe my mouth and pat at my eyes, trying to compose myself. This isn’t like me. I don’t break down. I’m strong. He asks me if I’m okay and I nod. Where I once was just trying to figure out why I was here, I now need to go into lawyer mode, because this “kind and simple” sheriff routine is really the work of a seasoned pro, watching, calculating.<br /> There’s a knock on the door. 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1,164,727	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	344228061958854	Read Next Chapter Now👉	Calvin is my boyfriend, and we have been together for many years. Although other people in the pack often bully me, if Calvin is around, I can persevere. On that day, Calvin's birthday, I found out that he had an affair with my sister, and I decided to leave the pack. Just as I was about to leave, Alpha King came to our pack, and he captured everyone.<br /> "You want her? She's a human!"<br /> The king released a roar that made every member of the pack flinch and drop their heads lower in submission. With my face only a few inches from the ground, I watched with terror as the king moved away from me and stood before my biggest bully Kate. <br /> The greater distance between us allowed me to see more of him. He was larger than the other Lycans, his body covered in knotted scars that were visible beneath his fur.<br /> His claw was the size of Kate's head as he punched it through her ch#st, ripping her heart out the other side and sending the pack into a flurry of sobs and terrified mumblings for mercy.<br /> "You will do well to teach your pack to respect those above them." The witch's voice called out again, but I was trapped staring at Kate's body as the king pulled his hand out, and it fell to the ground.<br /> I was aware of him walking back to me, but I couldn’t take my eyes away. It was the large hand that grabbed me by my backpack and lifted me off the ground like a doll that brought me back to reality, and I instinctively met the glowing red eyes of the Lycan King.<br /> His deep voice sent a chill through me as he spoke, "Mine."<br /> ---<br /> Janet's P.O.V.<br /> <br /> I felt uneasy as soon as I entered the pack house. The way my pack mates were smirking at me, laughing behind their hands... I knew they were up to something. Their pranks and bullying had been getting worse and more painful each time they managed to get me alone. My bruises still hadn't gone away from the last time.<br /> <br /> My body ached from the beating I had taken two days ago, but I was only a few hours away from it all ending.<br /> <br /> I just needed to get to Calvin before they set their plan into motion.<br /> <br /> Calvin was my boyfriend of four years. He was the only one that cared for me, and the only one I could trust.<br /> <br /> We were high school sweethearts. He was also the next in line to become the Alpha of our pack. That didn't matter to me, but it did matter to the other women in the pack. They hated that he was with me. They felt that they deserved a stronger Luna than I would be, and they all wanted to be his chosen one.<br /> <br /> I hadn't even shifted yet. To them, I was no more than an omega...a runt as they liked to call me, the weakest of the litter.<br /> <br /> It should have happened three years ago when I turned sixteen, but it didn't. Now I was nineteen, the age at which we could recognize our mates as our wolves should have matured by then. Had I shifted, I would have known Calvin was my mate already, but we had to wait the extra two months until today, his nineteenth birthday, for him to recognize me as his mate.<br /> <br /> Calvin didn't care that I hadn't turned. We had been together since before either of us were old enough to shift, and we were both positive that we were mates. He stood by me and protected me from the cruelty of the wolves around us when I failed to shift with the others.<br /> <br /> 'Calvin? Where are you?' I asked through our pack link but received no response.<br /> <br /> "Poor little human, you have a lot of guts to show up here right now. Do you have any idea how happy the pack is? Having you here will just ruin it. This party is for pack wolves only." Kate, my sister's best friend, said as the crowd parted for her, and the music stopped. All of the party guests stopped dancing and talking to watch as the biggest bully in the pack approached me.<br /> <br /> The flashing lights of varying colors continued in the uncomfortable silence.<br /> <br /> I hoped the man of the hour would see the disruption and step forward to my side, but he didn't. As I glanced around at all of the amused faces, he was nowhere to be seen.<br /> <br /> "Calvin invited me. I am in this pack, and I'm allowed to be here." I whispered, but I could feel the heat building in the back of my eyes as they all laughed again. Something was going on, and it was more than just Kate running her big mouth.<br /> <br /> "Even he doesn't want you here." She sneered before smiling at me widely. "See for yourself. Where is Calvin, hm? I think he went up to his room. You should go bring him back down to the party and see what he has to say."<br /> <br /> I held his present against my chest tighter as I narrowed my eyes. She was up to something, but I wanted to get to Calvin more than I wanted to deal with her b##lsh!t.<br /> <br /> As I took a step forward, Kate stepped to the side, and I could feel everyone watching me with amusement as I went up the stairs.<br /> <br /> Calvin's room was at the end of the hall behind double doors, and I rushed toward it. I could hear people coming up the stairs behind me, no doubt being led by Kate, but my salvation was only a few feet away.<br /> <br /> As soon as I got in his room, I could close the door and act as if none of them existed.<br /> <br /> It would just be the two of us.<br /> <br /> There was a stirring in the back of my mind as I wrapped my hand around the cold doorknob. It was a warning, telling me not to go inside. It wanted me to turn around and run, knowing this was a trap. Yet, I turned the knob anyway and pushed the door open.<br /> <br /> The loud moan of the female beneath my boyfriend made me freeze, and I stared wide-eyed at the couple tangled together. <br /> <br /> Calvin thr#st into her quickly, releasing his own groans of pleasure.<br /> <br /> My stomach tied in a knot, and it felt hard to breathe. The small spark of light in my life was extinguished, sending my mind into complete darkness as I processed what I was seeing.<br /> <br /> He lifted his head, meeting my tear-streaked face, but not seeing me as his wolf was in control. His canines extended just before he latched onto her neck, puncturing the skin and marking her as his mate.<br /> <br /> My sister.<br /> <br /> "No," I whispered as my hand covered my mouth. Calvin pulled back snarling at the disruption.<br /> <br /> "I told you he didn't want you," Kate whispered into my ear, and my sister laughed from beneath my boyfriend as she reached up and ran her hand through Calvin's short blonde hair.<br /> <br /> "Would you mind closing the door, Janet?" Kelly asked innocently, but the malicious look in her narrowed eyes showed she was pleased by her victory over me. Not only had she stolen the love of my life, but she was now to be his Luna. "I'm trying to have a private moment with my mate."<br /> <br /> Mate.<br /> <br /> The word seemed so empty now. Calvin had hated Kelly. He had watched how mean she was toward me and resented her. Now, he was baring his teeth at me, defending her.<br /> <br /> "How could you?" I choked out as a sob wracked through my ch#st, and the present in my hold dropped to the floor before me. The sudden and loud noise seemed to snap Calvin back into control, and his eyes returned to their normal brown.<br /> <br /> His jaw dropped open as he glanced from me to my sister with guilt, but he didn't look the least bit regretful. He was happy to have found and marked his mate, he only hated that he had been caught cheating. The torn look on his face only made me angrier as he gasped my name while he pulled out of my sister. She sat up as he climbed to his feet, neither of them ashamed to be seen n@#ed.<br /> <br /> "Janet, I…" He said, stepping forward and causing me to take a step away, only to be pushed back toward him by the crowd of on-lookers.<br /> <br /> I stumbled forward, trying to stay as far away from him as possible.<br /> <br /> The steady stream of tears blurred my vision, and my ch#st hurt as he whispered my name again. "Janet…She’s, my mate." He finally announced, causing the house to cheer in celebration that their future Luna had been claimed.	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1,164,729	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	346737348372689	Read with Your Ears➤➤	"I, James Rodriguez, soon to be alpha of Eclipse Pack reject you, Nikolina Reed as my mate and Luna. “ <br /> The pain was blinding for Nikolina. Her next words took both of them by surprise. She was anything but weak and she knew she deserved a lot better than some douche bag who was disrespectful towards his own mate. Alpha or not, he shouldn't be the one who gets the last laugh.<br /> ***<br /> Nikolina POV<br /> 4 hours earlier<br /> I woke up in a very good mood. I am finally eighteen and today is the day I find my mate. It actually depends on both sides. If they are of age, they'll find each other soon enough, seventeen is the youngest you can be when you find your mate.<br /> However, most of the time, the guy or the girl have to wait for their other half to come of age, which I think is a great idea.<br /> Yes, I'm a werewolf, specifically the current Beta's daughter and soon to be Beta's sister. The disappointment of the family. But that's okay; I'm not very inclined to make them proud or follow in their footsteps, but mostly they want Alex to do it.<br /> Don't get me wrong. I'm not abused or bullied; except for the occasional remarks, shunned from society, the usual stuff.<br /> They say I'm ugly, but I know better than to believe that. I could have been popular due to my blue eyes and gold speckles, blonde hair and hourglass figure. But I like to keep to myself. Plus my hair was naturally blonde unlike my mother's peroxide bleached hair that comes out of bottles and pricey extensions. Actually, dad and Alex both have brown hair so I don't know how I have blonde hair. For months, I even checked the roots of my hair to find some sort of discoloration to prove that even my hair was bleached. But in vain.<br /> My mom was the stereotypical cheerleader in high school while my dad was the “douche” and quarterback. Apparently they want me to be like them, and social hierarchy exists in packs as well. And my brother is following our parents footsteps, sleeping with more than half of the population, while I'm not.<br /> They revel in attention and bullying people who are lower than them, as they say. To the outside world, my family and I love each other. On the inside it’s an extreme hate relationship, something the pack is aware of except for the Alpha and Luna.<br /> If they knew the truth, my parents, Tiffany and Mark, would lose their respect and beloved Alex's position would be taken away from him. Which would obviously take his popularity down a notch. Horrifying for him. Entertaining for me.<br /> Anyways, today is also the soon-to-be Alpha's eighteenth birthday. James Rodriguez.<br /> Sometimes I wonder how someone as sweet and kind as Diana and George, produce a kid like James.<br /> In short, James is the snobby player. It’s actually really surprising how none of the girls are pregnant yet...<br /> Back to me, I dressed up with more care than usual. I wore a baby pink sundress with black gladiator sandals. I applied a bit of winged liner to make my eyes pop. I've always read stories about loving mates. Who knows how much of it is true? For all I know, it’s some made up fantasy to make mates seem like the ultimate endgame. Maybe one day, I would meet my mate and then we could run away towards the sunset............or something, I don't really care.<br /> Apparently, all mates are compatible with their other half. It’s like love at first sight and the males getting all possessive about their mates is very appealing and a turn on, or so I've heard.<br /> It's all hearsay. And I think it’s stupid. It’s like the males are all custom made robots. Why else would their behavior be so alike?<br /> And there was a paragraph about heat and shifting and marking. Maybe, my mate's gonna go all caveman on me and tear my throat out.<br /> I'm just kidding, morbid thoughts on my birthday are kind of my thing. And its wishful thinking. I don't care. He might even be an omega and I still wouldn't care. Even if he's a human, it wouldn't matter. And if he's not in this pack then..... Oh well... It's better for me. I don't want to stay in a pack where I have no respect and people treat me bad. Status had once mattered to me. But when you have parents like mine, you kind of start praying not to ever be like them.<br /> Not once did they look at me but of course, Alexander was doted on by everyone. Kids. Parents. Friends. You name it.<br /> Apparently, it's because he's a boy. And according to my mother, girls are good for getting screwed, getting hit on, obeying their men, acting flirty along, and popping out heirs.<br /> And lucky for you all, my mother happens to be exhibit A.<br /> You should all be jealous because it's not everyday that you have a live walking, talking example to show the word and tell them what a hoe your mother is.<br /> Third Person POV <br /> Nikolina walked to school as she was not allowed a car. Though Alex was the proud owner of a shiny Silver Volvo. Double standards were very common in the Reed family. She had always wanted her own car, something that was a stunning shade of bright canary yellow, but that dream was nowhere close to becoming a reality.<br /> All of a sudden, she smelt an amazing scent; peppermint and honey. Lydia purred and rolled around in happiness, barely able to contain her excitement.<br /> On searching for the source, her eyes met warm, hazel orbs. His eyes expressed lust and adoration as they raked all over her body.<br /> Realization finally hit her hard when she saw that James-freaking-Rodriguez was her mate! The next Alpha of Solaris Eclipse Pack. And he was Portia's long-standing boyfriend.<br /> You know what he did next? James went back to groping the head cheerleader. “Portia.... “ Oh, sorry. Rookie mistake. Portia Scott.<br /> Tears threatened to fall while her wolf Lydia whimpered, seeing her mate touch another...<br /> “Our mate is beautiful.” James's wolf, Jace said. Nikolina was more than just beautiful. Many males of the pack thought she was gorgeous but never mentioned it out loud due to the fear of facing Alex's wrath. Alex was the one to start it all: the petty insults, the hateful words and making an outcast out of her. Others had just followed his footsteps. And of course, some of the girls were shallow enough to find happiness by making Nikolina feel miserable, because they were insecure about themselves.<br /> But the main issue was, though James thought Nikolina was pretty, he would never accept her as his mate and Luna. Though she was Beta Mark's daughter and was of high status, both him and his ego considered her a nobody. He knew about the insults and he had done it as well. In his eyes, she was worthless and all everyone ever did was talk down on her and she never fought back.<br /> He couldn't have a... thing like that as his mate. Beauty just wasn't enough for him, being a ruthless woman was a requirement.<br /> “She might be beautiful but I don't want her. She's a nobody. If people know that she is my mate, I would become the laughing stock of my pack. Seriously, people walk all over her. She can never be my Luna.” That was the thought going through his mind as he sucked on Portia's neck hard enough to bruise.<br /> “Ow! You're hurting me, boo! You know Kelly has my concealer today.” Portia whined but still made no move to shove James away. She just proceeded to grind her lower body into James and trying to get as close as humanly possible without getting rid of her clothes in public.<br /> James finally pried Portia off his body and walked towards his mate. In some ways, Portia was like a bloodsucking leech or an annoying wart, never leaving without a fight.<br /> “Baby, where are you going? I need you!” Her voice was like a cat dragging its claws across a board.<br /> James just signalled her to shut up before walking towards his mate. He would do the right thing, of course, as the future Alpha of Solaris Eclipse Pack and give Nikolina what she deserves.<br /> He stopped in front of her and asked, “What's your name?”<br /> “Nikolina,” she stated. He soon noticed that she had no friends and no car and he felt the curious stares on his back as everyone's attention was on him.<br /> “I, James Rodriguez, soon to be alpha of Eclipse Pack reject you, Nikolina Reed as my mate and Luna. “ As he rejected her, Jace whimpered and cowered. And James felt bad but he knew this was the right thing to do for himself and the pack. From his perspective, Nikolina was someone who brought out the worst in people and Portia was way more deserving to be his mate and Luna, considering that she was fearless and wasn't afraid to fight dirty for her rights.<br /> James was an egoistic douche bag who mistook petty behavior for fearless but he was blinded by the greed for power and popularity.<br /> The pain was blinding for Nikolina. She would have collapsed if not for the anger that surged through her. She was furious. At James. The Moon Goddess. Not realizing how painful rejection was. Her fate. It was a never ending list.<br /> It felt like she was being drowned in liquid bleach, her lungs burned and she saw red. Anger took over the pain she was feeling and she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing how hurt she was.<br /> Her next words took both of them by surprise. She was anything but weak and she knew she deserved a lot better than some douche bag who was disrespectful towards his own mate. Alpha or not, he shouldn't be the one who gets the last laugh.<br /> “I, Nikolina Reed, accept your rejection as my mate and Alpha. I sincerely hope you get the clap!”<br /> With that, she turned on her heel and left the school premises.<br /> “Who needs a mate? Especially someone like James. People like him need girls like Portia by their sides, who cater to their whims and needs and whatever freaky carnal desire they might have.” Nikolina thought darkly. She wasn't going to give in to her pain and this rejection was the final push that encouraged her to chase after her freedom and break bonds with the family who had clipped off her wings.<br /> James felt a tiny bit of hurt realizing that she didn't even think twice before accepting the rejection and all he could wonder was how did she not burst into tears or grovel at his feet to take her back. Jace did not talk. He just whimpered, feeling the loss of his mate. Before James could think of it anymore, Portia dragged him to an empty classroom to distract her beloved Jamie boo. It seemed as if James wasn't the least bit affected by the incident with Nikolina, because his actions didn't falter as he hitched Portia's skirt up and ripped her panties, drilling her like an animal and releasing himself on her clothes and face as he left her alone to clean up.<br /> Nikolina POV<br /> “Well, he can go drill his toy as much as he wants.” I thought darkly while making my way towards home. All Lydia did was whimper. The moment I saw James, I knew something like this was bound to happen. You don't have any expectations when someone like him is supposed to be your destined mate. He was born with a big ego and he can just stuff it up his.<br /> “Maybe he regrets hurting us, you know.” Lydia whimpered.<br /> Before I could reply, searing hot pain flooded my senses. I felt myself fall on the pavement and the pain started to become more intense. It is obvious, isn't it? He's already drilling someone just minutes after rejecting me. It felt like my body was set on fire and the blistering flames charred my skin.<br /> I slowly got up and almost keeled over as my vision turned white. Dizziness washed over me. I had to clench my fists and dig my fingers hard enough to draw blood. Getting away from him and this stupid pack is my best bet. He was doing it intentionally considering the fact he knows that we're both connected unless one of us dies or gets marked by another. Walking never felt so strenuous and with every step I had to force myself to not curl up on the pavement and cry. I know I deserve someone better but I did want to cry my pain away.<br /> After what seemed like hours, the pain slowly ebbed away. Painful times ahead. The only problem is that the mate bond doesn't break even after being rejected. Only if the rejected is marked by the first mate or by another, or if one of the mates die, will the bond break.<br /> I entered my house and went to my room to pack my bags. You know, in every werewolf story the rejected mate writes letters before leaving. There's no logic to it. I mean, don't you get it? No one cares if you leave. No one cares if you die. No one cares if you slit your throat or get molested or murdered. That's the harsh truth. Why should I open my feelings on a letter make them feel pity? I can just run away and live my best life, away from them. It's not like they will send out search teams for you.<br /> I don't want pity. I can do better than that. I picked up my red lipstick and wrote in capitals before leaving. I know I'm dramatic but it serves them right. They'll remember this for years to come: women can walk away without feeling a twinge of guilt or regret.<br /> Showing vulnerability would only make me seem weak and I've let people walk over me way too many times.<br /> My mom was probably busy getting her hair done or something. That's the only thing she ever does. Or her nails. Or maybe she was out shopping with snobby people like herself. It's obvious that birds of a feather flock together. The only thing I ever liked about her is that she cooked for us, sometimes. Mom made a mean lasagna.<br /> Dad was probably with Alpha George. That's usually where he is. But then again, he also has this terrible habit of getting drunk during daylight hours. And once he even groped some other girl in front of the whole pack. Mom turned an ugly shade of red as she kicked him in the crotch. Those were the good days. It was fun when he laid on the couch with a bag of frozen peas on his groin and mom was nowhere around.<br /> Leaving was better for me anyway. Nothing was tying me down to this place. No friends. No proper family. I would be doing myself and them a favor.<br /> I took my dad's sleek black Porsche for my escapade. I might as well leave loaded and in style, besides it's high time I had a car.<br /> Just as I reached the pack border, I said, “I, Nikolina Reed, break all ties with the Solaris Eclipse Pack.” The patrol guards looked at me, but its not like they would stop me.<br /> The pack links broke and with that I revved up the engine and sped through the borders, driving towards my new life. A better life. It was a blessing that this pack did not care enough to stop me.<br /> <br /> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br /> Wanna listen more? download our App and check more! Novel ID: 99168!	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1,164,744	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	399621109595409	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Choose, Amelia. He or me? If you choose your brother, then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me, then you have to end your relationship with your brother."<br /> Holding the divorce papers, she walked inside the house. The same place she once called hers. <br /> She wanted to talk to him, even if it was for the last time. But divorce is not a joke.<br /> She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and moaning sounds. <br /> Liam was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. <br /> They heard footsteps, and finally, the lawyer came inside.<br /> She brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers without another word.<br /> "Babe, where are --"<br /> A girl came out only covered in a blanket.<br /> His Ex-wife, for the first time, slapped him.<br /> ————————<br /> She sighed and looked down at the file in her hands. She wanted to tell her husband, but she didn't know what to do. She'd known about it for a week, but she couldn't muster the courage to tell him.<br /> "Baby..." She was startled by her husband's voice and quickly hid the file under the pillows. She stood up, smiling at him as he walked in and hugged her.<br /> He moaned slightly, cradling his head in her crook and smiling contentedly. "Babe, what happened? You appear tired." He hummed as he tightened his grip on her and pecked her all over her nape.<br /> But she eventually pushed him away, making him pout. She chuckled and pointed to the restroom. Sulking, he walked to the toilet.<br /> She sighed, grabbing the file and hiding it in the cupboard once more. Whatever happens,she has to tell him. It's critical.<br /> After heating the food, she set the table.<br /> While she was busy with her chores, Liam began eating the food. His phone began to ring, forcing him to answer it.<br /> "Okay. Okay, fine, I am coming." Amelia looked at him with raised eyebrows.<br /> "I have to go. Rose and Luna asked for me,and they said it was urgent. I even heard Rose crying. I need to go there." Amelia nodded her head, and Liam ran outside after pecking her forehead.<br /> She frowned, slapping her forehead,remembering that she had to meet her brother today. She was about to get her bag,but then she got a message from her brother's fiancée asking her to come to the place. She messaged her.<br /> Amelia wanted to know why, but she went to the place after reading that it was urgent. She knew Kelly would never message her something like this. The matter seems serious.<br /> She went to the place and was left petrified seeing Rose, Luna, her brother, Kelly, and even Liam. She ran towards her brother after witnessing severe bruises all over his face.<br /> "My God! What happened to your face? Who did this?" she said, touching her brother's face, who stared at her with sad eyes.<br /> "Don't touch him, Amy. Your hands will get dirty."<br /> She gasped out, hearing her husband's words.<br /> Kelly was about to snap, but Amelia shook her head to warn her.<br /> "What is wrong with you, Liam? How dare you insult my brother like this?" she said,glaring at him, who scoffed. Rose was crying,hugging Liam, while Luna glared at Amelia and her brother, Harry.<br /> "This jerk tried to violate my sister, Amy. He tried to force himself on Rose."<br /> Amelia gasped in horror hearing those words.<br /> She looked at her brother for confirmation,and Harry instantly shook his head. "I swear on our deceased parents, Amy, I did no such thing. She's lying. I swear. I am not like this,Amy, I swear."<br /> Liam was about to snap at him but stopped when Amelia said, "I know, brother, I know you can never do such a thing. I know." She nodded her head. Even though she felt sorry thinking that Rose was raped, she knew his brother.<br /> She trusts her brother more than herself.<br /> Harry loves Kelly more than anything. He never even looked at another woman nor touched anybody in his drunken state.<br /> "Amy, are you serious. How could you take his side? Look at Rose. Marks are all over her body. How can you say that? You are a woman too. You are saying that Rose is lying. How could you?"<br /> Liam yelled out, pushing Rose in her mother's arms and walking closer to Amelia,who shook her head.<br /> "I am not saying that she's lying. But I wouldn't accuse my brother blindly as well. Being a woman doesn't mean I will believe other woman's accusations instantly. We need proof. We need to look into this matter carefully. These are heavy accusations,Liam."<br /> "We need to contact the police. My brother will handle this matter fairly. Police will look into it, and if my brother is the culprit, he will be punished, but if not, then..."<br /> "Then what? My daughter will be tagged as a liar, a disgrace. No. No, we can't do this. He will marry my daughter. We are religious people, Amelia. I can't let my daughter be called a disgrace," Luna, Rose's mother,exclaimed, making Harry instantly work up.<br /> "No, I wouldn't marry this sly woman. Why don't you people believe me? I didn't even touch her. I swear to God, she's lying. Please,I love Kelly. I love her so much, only her."<br /> Liam again punched him, making Amelia push Liam away from her brother.<br /> "Amy, I wouldn't marry her. I didn't touch her,I swear. She's setting me up." Harry then looked at Kelly. "I swear, Kelly, I love you. I would not do this to you."<br /> Kelly nodded her head and hugged Harry.<br /> "Enough of that, Liam. I wouldn't tolerate more violence against my brother. He's innocent till proven guilty, so suck your anger up."<br /> Liam shot her a glare before hugging her sister, who was crying.<br /> "Fine, then. We will go to court, and all of this will be decided. I swear you will regret taking his side." Liam said, side hugging his sister,who looked at her mother with scared eyes.<br /> "Liam, I don't think bringing this up to court is the right thing to do. What will people think of our family?"<br /> Liam glared at her.<br /> "I don't care what people think about my sister. I need justice. I will put this jerk in jail and will make him suffer. He will pay for what he did to my sister. I don't want him to touch my sister again. I don't think it is right for Rose to marry the one who harassed her," Liam exclaimed, tensing both<br /> Rose and Luna, who looked at each other with scared eyes. Liam looked at Amelia, who was looking at him with sad eyes.<br /> "Choose, Amelia. He or me? If you choose your brother, then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me, then you have to end your relationship with your brother."<br /> His eyes were practically begging his only love to come to him, to choose him but no.<br /> Her brother was always more than anything to her.<br /> "I will never leave my brother when he needs me the most. What kind of a sister will I be if I wouldn't stand with him in this condition?"<br /> Liam chuckled sadly as he nodded his head.<br /> "Fine. Then tomorrow, my lawyer will contact you for divorce and also for the charges on your brother."<br /> "No, Liam, wait--" Harry tried stopping Liam,but Amelia grabbed his wrist, shaking her head.<br /> "Fine. If your sister's accusations matter more than our five years relationship and three years of marriage, then fine, go ahead. Divorce me. I will sign the papers. But..."<br /> She walked closer to Liam with her teary eyes. Liam also stared back, almost begging her with his eyes not to do this.<br /> "Once I signed those papers. We will never be one again. Never."<br /> Liam nodded before pulling Rose with him,followed by Luna, who avoided eye contact with Amelia and Harry.<br /> Harry hugged his sister, who smiled, rubbing his back. He was blaming himself. But Amelia knew it wasn't him. It was Liam's ego,his too much trust in his stepsister, and his lack of respect for her and her brother.<br /> Even though everything crumbled down that time, the man who crushed it never thought that one day he would cry trying to grab those shattered pieces only to have nothing in return - nothing.<br /> ...<br /> Amelia's POV<br /> I cried even harder, clutching my chest. How could he? How can he end our years-long relationship in just a few minutes? What went wrong? What did I do to deserve this punishment?<br /> I need to talk to him. This is not the right thing to do. We've been in love for a long time. He can't do this to me... to us just because his stepsister has accused him and my brother has been accused.<br /> After some deliberation, I decided to approach him. I dialed his number while holding it close to my ear. Someone picked up the phone on the first ring, and silence descended.<br /> I closed my eyes, letting more tears fall. I can hear his harsh breathing.<br /> "Liam," I whispered, making him sigh out.<br /> "Amy." I heard his raspy voice. He sounded like he was crying and was drunk.<br /> "Don't do this, Liam. We can handle this matter first. We don't have to get divorced yet. Please," I said, almost begging him.<br /> "I don't want to do this as well, Amy. Just come to me. I l-love you so much. P-Please stop standing up for him. Just come to me and leave him. P-Please." I closed my eyes,hearing his cracked tone.<br /> "I can't, Liam. He's my brother. Why can't you understand this?" I heard him scoff.<br /> "And she's my sister, Amy. I promised my father to protect her. I can't do this to her.<br /> Your presence will always remind her of your brother's barbaric act. Just come to us and tell her that you support her. You can save us,Amy."<br /> I wiped my tears, feeling helpless. "Fine,then. You fight for your sister. And I will fight for my brother. Because if my brother is guilty, I will ask for Rose's forgiveness kneeling on my knees, but I would never leave him until proven guilty."<br /> "Fine. Do whatever you want. You want to destroy us, then fine. I don't know you anymore, Amelia. I don't - I don't k-know you anymore."<br /> With that, he cut the call but not before I heard his loud sob.<br /> More tears made their way to my pale cheeks as slowly my whimpers turned into loud sobs.<br /> Why, Liam, why can't you wait? Why do you want to end us like this?<br /> "Amy." I heard Harry's voice. I wanted to wipe my tears. I didn't want him to blame himself for my pain. But as much as tears I tried wiping away, more made their way to my cheeks.<br /> I stared at him with teary and sad eyes as another sob left from my lips. "I am sorry, sis.<br /> I am sorry." He hugged me tightly, crying as well. I shook my head, pecking his forehead.<br /> "No, you don't have to. I trust you, my brother. Even if I have to sacrifice more than I already had lost, we will fight. I wouldn't back off. We will prove your innocence. I promise your sister will never leave you. You have to be strong."<br /> He nodded his head, wiping my tears. I did the same as we again hugged each other.<br /> Third Person's POV<br /> Being five years older than Harry, Amelia promised to take care of her brother in his every step of life. She was only 16, and Harry was 11 when their parents died. She was arranged to Liam from the day she was born.<br /> Because of their parent's small company, she was able to take care of hers and her brother's expenses.<br /> Liam and Amelia had always liked each other from childhood. They had many similarities,making it easier for them to fall for each other.<br /> Liam's father died when Liam joined the company at 21. Rose was the daughter of his father from his second marriage with Luna.<br /> Both mother and daughter had been kind to Amelia and Liam all over. Even though he never really liked Luna, Liam vowed to protect and give his stepsister everything she wished for.<br /> When Harry turned 18, he fell for Kelly after meeting her in his high school final year.<br /> They both started dating, and at the age of 20,they got engaged, but someone already had eyes on Harry, which destroyed everything.<br /> People say right. Too much jealousy is the most vicious disease. Once a body catches it,it always ends up destroying everything,including one's self.<br /> Weeks passed by, and as promised, Liam sent the divorce papers and attempted violate charges on Harry. Harry was arrested, but it didn't shock them as they already knew it would happen.<br /> Everything had started, but somewhere in Amelia's heart, she still wanted to save her crumbling marriage because divorce was not a solution for her. In her view, she and Liam should wait for the proper results, but Liam refused to listen to her.<br /> Holding the divorce papers, she walked inside the house. The same place she once called hers. She wanted to talk to him, even if it was for the last time. But divorce is not a joke.<br /> She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and moaning sounds. She recognized that whimper. But the difference was the moan wasn't hers. Blood rushed to her ears, and her heart went numb.<br /> Soon the door of the room slammed open,and a half-undressed Liam walked out. He still didn't notice her as he walked towards the hallway where she was standing.<br /> Soon his steps halted when his eyes fell on the pale feet standing in front of him. His eyes roamed upwards and finally met with those electric grey ones. Her empty and numb gaze met his.<br /> She looked lost while he looked horrified.<br /> Liam was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. He looked at her with pure guilt and she with disappointment.<br /> They heard footsteps, and finally, the lawyer came inside.<br /> She brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers without another word.<br /> Without any hesitation, to Liam's shock, she signed the papers and handed them to the lawyer, who had pitiful eyes.<br /> "Babe, where are --"<br /> A girl came out only covered in a blanket. She instantly went inside after seeing another man there. The lawyer's face scrunched in disgust.<br /> "After finalizing the divorce, give me the copy,Lupas."<br /> Lupas, the lawyer, nodded before muttering.<br /> "You still have time. You can talk out.--"<br /> His words cut short with Amelia's chuckle.<br /> "Marriage has some limits, Lupas. And once those limits have been crossed, there is nothing left to talk." She turned her gaze to Liam, who had teary eyes.<br /> "Our marriage has crossed it."<br /> With that, she walked out of the house. Liam didn't follow her as well, even though his heart was screaming to run towards her. But how could he? He's the one who knowingly crushed them.<br /> He took the papers and signed them.<br /> Their divorce was finalized. That time Amelia understood one thing. She has to give her brother justice—a justice he deserves.<br /> She must do whatever it takes to prove her brother's innocence.<br /> ...<br /> Third Person's POV<br /> Everything seems to just come to ruins in Amelia and Harry's lives. All the things that were happening to them were wrong and bad. Amelia's trust in her brother increased even more after seeing his condition.<br /> Harry's health kept on worsening day by day.<br /> The poor guy was going into depression. If it were not for his sister and his fiancée, he would have hurt himself after all the pain he was going through.<br /> Their business got destroyed. Amelia had to sell their mansion to get the money to fight the case. Everything became worst for the siblings, and Amelia knew who was behind all of this - Liam. He was doing his best to give the siblings the worst pain they could ever imagine. He wasn't only in rage for what Harry was accused of. But also mad at Amelia for leaving him and choosing her brother.<br /> Liam wanted her to beg him for mercy but nothing. Amelia was way too stronger than he could ever imagine. She knew one day, he would regret the things he was doing to them badly. But it will be of no use.<br /> Harry's mental kept on worsening, He was dropped from his university as well. His career seemed to go in ruins because he wasn't even responsible for the accusations.<br /> The mocking, disgusting stares and knife-like words of people were doing well in destroying the poor guy. He was only 21. No matter how much he tried to act strong, the pain was too much for him to handle. He wanted to be strong for his sister and fiancée,but he lost everything, even himself, with time.<br /> He tried to help her sister after he bailed out,but he couldn't keep up with the rejections he got with the harsh words. How can people judge someone without even knowing the truth?<br /> It hurt when you were accused of something you never did. It was hurting him beyond his limit. Hate was a small word to describe what he was feeling for Rose and Liam.<br /> He knew that Liam was doing everything for his sister. But the extent he has gone to now seems to tear apart not only him but his sister too.<br /> "Brother, get yourself together. I promise I am here for you."<br /> Harry shook his head, crying on his sister's shoulder, clutching the ring in his hand.<br /> His fiancée, Kelly, ends their engagement,finally believing Rose after three trials. It's been five months since the day case was going on. And now Kelly had finally given up on Harry, saying that she couldn't deal with all of this.<br /> "Kelly believed that maybe I-I t-tried to do that t-to Rose."<br /> He couldn't contain the words to deliver further as he was beyond hurt remembering Kelly's words.<br /> "No, no, I trust you, my little Prince. I know you did nothing. I know. Please be strong, at least for me. I trust you. We will prove your innocence."<br /> He shook his head, pulling away from her.<br /> "Liam is making sure to make our lives extremely painful. He will destroy us. Why not you just listen to him? He asked you to marry him again. Be with him, and I will just ask for forgiven---"<br /> "For what? Did you assault Rose?" Harry immediately shook his head.<br /> "Then we will fight. We will fight until your innocence is proven. Don't worry. Your sister will be with you until her last breath." She said, caressing both cheeks of Harry and wiping his tears away.<br /> "I just want you to be happy." Amelia shook her head, caressing his head before again pulling him in her arms.<br /> "I will be happy when that day comes that everyone will beg for your forgiveness. I will be happy when I will prove that my brother is innocent."<br /> Harry smiled through his teary eyes, grateful for having a sister like her.<br /> Suddenly their moment got interrupted hearing a knock on the door. They had shifted to a small apartment after selling their mansion. It was a cozy small apartment big enough for them.<br /> "I'll go check it. Wipe these tears and be strong, okay? You're stronger than this.<br /> Right?" He smiled, nodding his head.<br /> Amelia went to the door, opening it, and instantly blood drained out of her system,witnessing the man standing there. The same face she used to adore so much now she despised it with her everything.<br /> Liam chuckled at her pale face. "Aren't you gonna invite me in?" She frowned at the man's audacity before trying to close the door but instead, he slammed it open, making her stumble back a little.<br /> He barged in with his two men following him inside. "Get out of my house.<br /> Right now..." She seethed at him, following him inside.<br /> He finally stopped in the living room, making Harry stand up with a frown. Liam smirked as his eyes fell on the ring lying on the glass table. He shot Harry a mocking glare.<br /> "What happened, jerk? Your butterfly flew away. I heard Kelly broke the engagement with you, and you know she's now the fiancée of one of the biggest businessmen of France,Daniel Stroke. He's my friend. He liked her a lot and finally proposed to her, and she accepted it. I think they are going to get married in two or three months. How do you feel about that?"<br /> Hurt was visible in Harry's eyes which raged Amelia up. She grabbed Liam's arm roughly,turning him around and facing her.<br /> "Yes. She broke the engagement. But you know we don't care. It's better not to have unfaithful people around us. Only bad times will tell us who's sincere and who's not."<br /> Harry smiled lightly, hearing his sister's words.<br /> Liam clenched his jaw before taking a step closer to her, but she didn't step back, just stared at him with the same intensity and challenge.<br /> "You're playing with fire, darling. I told you,didn't I? I told you to come back to me. I told you I wanted you back, and if you didn't come, you would face terrible consequences.<br /> But you just don't seem to understand, huh."<br /> "I would rather face the consequences than be with trash like you. I made the mistake of being with you once. I wouldn't make that mistake again." She snapped at him, making him angrier.<br /> Suddenly he grabbed her waist, pulling her against his chest. Her hands fell on his biceps as she gave a hard push on his arms but nothing. He was away stronger than her.<br /> Harry tried helping his sister, but instead,Liam's men held him back. Amelia gritted her teeth, giving hard tugs on his biceps, but rather, he leaned closer to her face.<br /> "I want to hate you so badly. But I just don't seem to do so. I love you so much. I thought I could live without you, but I was wrong. I can't even sleep without you being beside me. I don't know what to do anymore.<br /> I want you back, Amelia. Just stop being stubborn and creating problems for your brother and to yourself and come back to me."<br /> He said, tightening his grip on her waist but only getting hard pushes on his arms. "Never.<br /> Let go. I said, let me go. Your touch disgusts me. Let go, Liam."<br /> She raised her voice struggling in his arms while glaring at his dark gaze. His eyes twitched hearing her words. Disgust, she feels disgusted by his touch now. He scoffed.<br /> "Really? Isn't this the same touch and man you used to love madly?" He said, pulling his free hand up and caressing her cheek, but she jerked her head away from him.<br /> "Right. I was used to. I used to. Not anymore.<br /> Now let go of me." She said she was struggling, but Liam seemed to enjoy her squirming figure in his arms after five months. He never thought that staying away from her for a few months could become this horrible for him.<br /> "Liam, let my sister go. Let her go." Harry yelled at the heartless man standing there staring at his Ex-wife, who was busy glaring at him and trying to push him away.<br /> "You want to know how I felt when I came to know you harassed my sister, Harry? You deserve to feel what I felt." Saying that he slammed his ex-wife's body on the near wall before hitting his lips on hers right away.<br /> Tears started streaming down from Amelia's eyes. Her struggling becomes intense. She started thrashing in his arms, but he had no effect. She started hitting his chest continuously.<br /> He grabbed her wrists and pinned them beside her head on the wall. She closed her eyes in shame and disgust. Her brother's voice was echoing in the whole room.<br /> Harry was crying, yelling, and thrashing in men's hold to get away and help his sister but in vain. Men looked away from the scene, not liking how their boss treated the woman.<br /> After all, they had their sister and mother too.<br /> "Punish me, Liam, not her. She's innocent. I beg you. I am not lying. You will regret this,Liam. You will regret this. Please stop." Harry screamed out, still struggling.<br /> Liam finally broke the peck and placed his forehead on hers, breathing crazily. While Amelia was crying hard, she never thought that one day this man, the same man she loved with her everything could assault her like this.<br /> His actions tore her apart. Opening his dark orbs, he stared at her face for some time before letting her body go. She fell on the floor, breathing painfully.<br /> Guilt rose in his veins as soon as his ex-wife fell on the floor crying badly. But soon, it faded away when his eyes fell on Harry, who was also on his knees crying while staring at his sister.<br /> "Tell me how it feels. It hurts right. That's how to hurt me when I saw my sister's torn clothes and battered figure, jerk." He punched Harry making Amelia cry out even more.<br /> Suddenly he was again harshly turned around by a hand on his arm. And a sharp pain rose upon his cheek.<br /> His Ex-wife, for the first time, slapped him.	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1,164,743	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	396722596489679	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	" Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him.<br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I groaned.<br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have sleep with her you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. I took the ring off and threw it at him.<br /> ————————<br /> "Found it " Jessica said running into the room with a bottle of our favourite beverage. <br /> I had just gotten Jayson to sleep in his bed after the rough day we had. Jayson is only 6 months old and just like any young boy he loves his father. But Leon has a demanding job and most of the time comes home just in time to play with his son. <br /> Me and Leon met 6 years ago at a wedding and we instantly fell in love you could say. I promised myself that I wouldn't get in a relationship however when Leon was at the same school as me it was hard to stay away. A baby wasn't really in his plans. <br /> The thing that most attracted me to him was that he had this plan, had his future all mapped out. He wasn't messing around he knew what he wanted and was hungry for success. You try and tell me that isn't attractive. <br /> Last night me and leon were arguing about how he never spent time with his son. I wanted him to create a bond with Jayson but he is too focused on his growing company rather than his fast growing son. <br /> I screamed and hit him and I ended up in our bed alone after he shoved a nights worth of clothes in a bag and left. He had the money to go anywhere, where he would sleep tonight didn't worry me. <br /> All couples argue I know that, but there's only so much I can take. It's either about him not being home or the countless times i accuse him of prioritising other women over me. After all I was just the woman who stayed at home taking care of our son. <br /> I stay home most days with taking shifts at my brothers shop as his co-owner. He doesn't like how i am in charge of taking care of jayson but he was helpful in providing me with a job that i didn't have to leave the house for. <br /> " you can't seriously be happy with Leon " Jess, my best friend says as we watched a tv show in the lounge. I had invited her over to stay the night after telling her the fight we had last night. <br /> This was a usual event for us, every week we fought. <br /> I looked at her " I can't just be selfish Jess, I have my son to think about and he deserves to have a life with his parents, both of them" I tell her. <br /> She doesn't have children so she can't understand that you just have to sacrifice for your child. <br /> " Jayson may only be 6 months but he would never want you to suffer. Leon doesn't deserve you and you're sacrificing way too much for him " As you can tell Jess isn't Leon's fan. At the beginning of our relationship she adored him but recently He has been given her reasons to despise him. <br /> " just think about it at least " she added on as she turned to face the screen again. <br /> I nodded " I will " I replied to her, my eyes falling to my phone. It was depressing that I kept looking at my phone waiting for him to message me. We watched tv for the rest of the night until both of us fell asleep. <br /> I woke up at 5 am when I heard my son crying. He was screaming my name from his room, like he always does when he wakes up from his sleep. <br /> I grabbed my jumper and rushed to meet Jayson who was sat up in his bed. <br /> " oh my sweet baby mummy's here" I said picking his up and bringing him into my chest. <br /> His head rested on my chest as I rubbed his back. His cries we calming down now as he leant on my chest, he could probably feel my beating heart. <br /> Jess joined me in the room with a bottle of milk for him. I knew he needed to be changed and probably was wondering where his father was. <br /> I placed him down and grabbed a brand-new nappy and started to change him as Jess made funny faces at him to distract him. <br /> " you think we can get him into this" Jess said pulling out a black and white outfit from around her back. <br /> I laughed because she always loved dressing him up in cute outfits. When she came to visit me at the hospital after delivering Jayson she already had his going home outfit ready. <br /> She loved Jay just like her own and I knew as soon as I found out I was pregnant that she was going to be his god mother. I didn't really have a choice though. <br /> Her face when I asked her was something of a surprised one because I had only found out a few days before that she had slept with my brother. Neither of them wanted anything more but I was annoyed that they wouldn't tell me. <br /> When I called them to the house they thought I was going to be angry and possibly hate them but I actually invited them over to tell them I was pregnant and for them to be my sons god parents. <br /> At the time my brother thought I was having a girl. <br /> " here you try and get him in there" I passed over Jayson. <br /> She happily started to change him. She occasionally tickled him to get him to break out into giggles. <br /> I decided to have a shower before I needed to make him breakfast. My phone was vibrating with different notifications before I could even open the large glass doors. <br /> I found a few images from last night with Leon and his business partner at an event. <br /> Jealousy overcame my mind as I noticed how he was smiling around Emily he was happy. His arm was around her waist. <br /> There was a video of them talking that random people were tagging me in. Leaving all types of comments that were implying a lot of different things. <br /> I had received a lot of messages from friends with advice and support. This is the first time that they had been seen together in the media but for me, I have seen this many times. <br /> I placed my phone down and jumped into the shower. I let the water drip down my body I tried not to be too bothered about it but my eyes were trailing down my body. <br /> He used to love my curves, he would admire my body and he would worship me like I was some one in a million woman. <br /> These days I don't get any of that attention. Now it's on a different woman, maybe my post baby body was unattractive for him now. <br /> Pushing my new found insecurities to the side I finished showering and got dressed. <br /> I found Jay and Jess in the lounge sitting watching a show on the tv. <br /> I smiled. I don't know what I would do without Jayson. <br /> Another vibrate brought me back to my phone. <br /> Relationship on the rocks? Leon appears to enjoy a night away from his family with Emily. See pictures. <br /> It read. <br /> Someone had mentioned me on Instagram with numerous pictures showing Leon with that same woman. <br /> As I scrolled through my heart broke when I saw the picture. <br /> " babe? " Jess said standing in front of me as I stared at my phone. <br /> She took the phone from me?and gasped. Clearly she hadn't expected him to do that to me. <br /> Why would he cheat on me. He didn't even have the decency to break up with me before he goes and pecks another woman. <br /> He's lucky we're only engaged, it makes me wonder why he bothered to propose when he would just do this to me. <br /> " Stay with Jayson I'm going to find this son of a woman" I said walking back into my room and grabbing my boots and jacket. This was the final straw, I was not going to be made a joke by Leon. <br /> She cradled Jayson as she watched me. " I'm sorry babe, you Sure you don't want to calm down first" I could tell that she was nervous of what I was going to do. <br /> " no, can't you see he's taken advantage of me, sitting back and being the perfect girlfriend. I won't let my kind heart let him get away with this" I said grabbing random things and shoving them into a bag. <br /> At this point I didn't even know what I was shoving into my bag. <br /> I messaged my brother quickly telling him to come and bring three large suitcases. <br /> This is him home I don't want to be here. Not where we created this life together. <br /> " I know. Call me if you need anything" she said watching me run around the room. <br /> I nodded before walking out the door and running over to my car. Thank god I bought this car myself and not relied on Leon to provide everything. <br /> It was already 10 in the morning so I knew he would be at the office. I drove to the address and pulled up to the entrance. Not caring I was blocking the door with my car. <br /> I smiled at the doorman. " don't worry I won't be long " I said throwing him the keys. He gulped as he ran towards the car, probably to move it out of the way. <br /> As soon as I walked inside, I noticed that people were staring at me. Some with serious faces and others were probably itching to make fun of me. It truly hurts knowing how many restless nights I spent here at the beginning when there were just 5 employees here. <br /> I walked up to his floor and noticed the alarming look that his assistant was giving me. She jumped out her seat. <br /> " Charlize, he's in a meeting can I get you a drink maybe, coffee" she smiles at me stopping me from bursting through his dark brown doors, leading to his multimillion-pound office. <br /> Didn't know we were on first name basis if I'm being honest. Kelly is one example of a woman who tried to steal my man. <br /> I stared her down " No I'm fine. If he's in a meeting, I'll just wait for him here" I said walking over and sitting on the sofa. I crossed my legs and leant back. My mind was clouded with fury I didn't even feel like crying. <br /> I crossed my legs and waited patiently. <br /> " okay " she mumbled quickly running to her office probably to give my loving fiance a heads up. Would be a good idea. <br /> I laughed when I found Jess sharing a video of her trashing his office at the house. My brother could be seen in the background trying to not laugh. <br /> The view count was crazy. <br /> It wasn't long before I saw her walk out his office. <br /> You have got to be kidding. <br /> She didn't make eye contact with me she tried to escape but I stepped up to her. Her alarmed and scared eyes were amusing. I was itching to smile. <br /> " I know you hate me but please don't make a scene here. We are running a business here " she tells me looking around. <br /> Her staff were poking their heads out their offices trying to get a good look. <br /> " Of course, sorry I'm just a dumb housewife so I don't know anything about business" her smile soon disappeared. Even she knows what I did at the beginning of this company. <br /> I made the motion like I was about to leave but instead of just walking away I brought my hand up and slapped her right across the face. <br /> The slap echoed and people gasped, probably didn't believe that would dare touch her. Security were already heading my way, speaking into their . She held her hand up to them. They stopped walking. <br /> " men don't know how to keep their manhood in their pants. Leon didn't have a single <br /> Bone in his body that thought about my family or his son. But I hoped that you would have" I said to her. <br /> She looked slightly guilty but she didn't say anything. Probably lost for words. <br /> I turned around and found Leon standing at the door of his office his eyes showing guilt, sadness, regret and pain. <br /> " you want to do this here or inside" I said standing in front of him. He wasn't making any room for me to go inside. <br /> As soon as we got inside, he reached for me. I slapped his hands away. <br /> " Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him. He didn't look surprised at my reaction. <br /> Leon wasn't stupid. <br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I moaned. Why do they always start like that. <br /> I'm not that difficult, if he wanted another woman we could easily break up and he would still see his son without a problem. <br /> " I've sat back for way too long. Watched you become this man with an office, nice cars a beautiful son and you still want more" I laughed thinking at how stupid I had been. Blind, I was blind. <br /> He leant back against the wall. His hands moving to loosen his tie. <br /> Stressed are we. <br /> " she's not you, baby,I would never choose her over you" he says stepping forward and coming towards me. <br /> I felt sick. Is that supposed to make it all okay. <br /> "Tell me something was she just in here, her lips around you huh? I said coming face to face with him. <br /> I needed to vent, scream. <br /> My words surprised him. He glared at me " don't be so vulgar Of course not" he tried to defend himself. Key word, tried. <br /> Probably didn't think I'd go and find out for myself. <br /> I grabbed his belt and dropped my hand underneath his pants. <br /> He stiffened. This proved nothing for me but it was fun to see him squirm. <br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have drilled-up you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> He held onto my shoulders " what are you going to do leave me. We have a son you're my fiance you're mine Charlize " he said bringing me close to him. <br /> I had to laugh. Now he wants to remember we are a family, that he has a son. <br /> Makes me sick. Where were these thoughts last night. <br /> My hands pushed him back, I had no control over my anger, my frustration. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. Last year I would have fallen weak to his charms. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. <br /> I knew he was watching. " don't" he said, reaching for my hands. <br /> I turned around and continued sliding the ring off my finger. Once it was off, I threw it at his chest. It dropped to the floor right between his legs. <br /> " I won't sit back and let you treat me like Leon. I will never take you away from your son because I'm not a monster but you're going to have to fight for his time. He deserved your time and love but you'd rather cheat on us" <br /> I moved around his body reaching for the door. <br /> " I can provide for him more than enough. What makes you think the judge will let you have full rights to our son" he said just before I opened the door. <br /> His words made me stop. <br /> " you're a intelligent man Leon but that was honestly the most stupidest thing you could have ever said" <br /> With those words registering in his brain I walked out the office. My head held high and my future to look forward to now. <br /> ---<br /> My brother George, helped me move into my mother's house all day. When mum saw her two children together helping each other out she was happy. From many problems growing up I guess this was a miracle. <br /> My phone was still blowing up. The countless messages and calls from Leon. <br /> 15 missed calls from Leon <br /> Liz answer the phone <br /> Baby you have to listen to me hear me out. <br /> I need you, I need Jayson <br /> Charlize <br /> The next morning, I decided to head to the park with Jayson. I believe that some fresh air would do him just right. <br /> Mum was taking a long sleep and I knew she had a dinner party with her best friends tonight. <br /> " c'mon jay jay lets go out, "I said strapping him into his pushchair. <br /> He found the roof of the pram to be very interesting to him. <br /> I walked for ten minutes to the nearest park. As soon as I arrived little girls came running over instantly recognising Jayson. <br /> He's a hit what can I say. <br /> " Oh, Lizzy look at him he's holding my pinky," a girl says laughing. I looked over and rightly so Jayson was tightly holding onto this girls finger for dear life. <br /> " clearly he misses you," I said to her. <br /> A group of young girls were all looking at Jayson. They loved him and I knew when they were older they would be great candidates for babysitters. Maybe I should start getting contacts numbers. <br /> I sat back and watched as they fussed around with Jayson. Jay being the ladies man welcomed the attention and loved it. <br /> He's going to be trouble when he's older I swear. <br /> I thought that I would be at peace her in the park surrounded by children. The only problems they would have is wondering who's turn it was on the slide. <br /> If only my life was that simple. <br /> My eyes narrowed in on an oddly familiar figure. Standing leaning against a black Mercedes. When he knew that I saw him he made his way over. The mothers of the other kids watched him as he marched across the park. <br /> " how did you find me, " I said as Leon sat beside me, a little too close for my liking. <br /> Jayson was already wiggling around in his seat when his eyes met Leon's. Clearly, he missed his dad. <br /> "Go ahead," I said motioning for Leon to hold his son. <br /> I watched him pick up Leon and hold him in his arms. He waved Jayson's arms around and made funny faces. <br /> It hurt to see them like that. Knowing that we can never be that once happy family again. <br /> " what are you doing here," I asked him as he placed Jayson back down. <br /> He glances at me. " well if you're not going to answer me calls I'm going to have to find another way to get to see my family" <br /> He's using this family word a lot recently. Seemed to have slipped his mind when he was cheating on me. <br /> " well, you've seen him. We will work an agreement on when you can see him" I said to him bluntly. <br /> I know he wasn't happy with that outcome. <br /> " it's not just him I'm here to see."	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1,164,750	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	405371948918883	Read More 👉	Calvin is my boyfriend, and we have been together for many years. Although other people in the pack often bully me, if Calvin is around, I can persevere. On that day, Calvin's birthday, I found out that he had an affair with my sister, and I decided to leave the pack. Just as I was about to leave, Alpha King came to our pack, and he captured everyone.<br /> "You want her? She's a human!"<br /> The king released a roar that made every member of the pack flinch and drop their heads lower in submission. With my face only a few inches from the ground, I watched with terror as the king moved away from me and stood before my biggest bully Kate. <br /> The greater distance between us allowed me to see more of him. He was larger than the other Lycans, his body covered in knotted scars that were visible beneath his fur.<br /> His claw was the size of Kate's head as he punched it through her ch#st, ripping her heart out the other side and sending the pack into a flurry of sobs and terrified mumblings for mercy.<br /> "You will do well to teach your pack to respect those above them." The witch's voice called out again, but I was trapped staring at Kate's body as the king pulled his hand out, and it fell to the ground.<br /> I was aware of him walking back to me, but I couldn’t take my eyes away. It was the large hand that grabbed me by my backpack and lifted me off the ground like a doll that brought me back to reality, and I instinctively met the glowing red eyes of the Lycan King.<br /> His deep voice sent a chill through me as he spoke, "Mine."<br /> ---<br /> Janet's P.O.V.<br /> <br /> I felt uneasy as soon as I entered the pack house. The way my pack mates were smirking at me, laughing behind their hands... I knew they were up to something. Their pranks and bullying had been getting worse and more painful each time they managed to get me alone. My bruises still hadn't gone away from the last time.<br /> <br /> My body ached from the beating I had taken two days ago, but I was only a few hours away from it all ending.<br /> <br /> I just needed to get to Calvin before they set their plan into motion.<br /> <br /> Calvin was my boyfriend of four years. He was the only one that cared for me, and the only one I could trust.<br /> <br /> We were high school sweethearts. He was also the next in line to become the Alpha of our pack. That didn't matter to me, but it did matter to the other women in the pack. They hated that he was with me. They felt that they deserved a stronger Luna than I would be, and they all wanted to be his chosen one.<br /> <br /> I hadn't even shifted yet. To them, I was no more than an omega...a runt as they liked to call me, the weakest of the litter.<br /> <br /> It should have happened three years ago when I turned sixteen, but it didn't. Now I was nineteen, the age at which we could recognize our mates as our wolves should have matured by then. Had I shifted, I would have known Calvin was my mate already, but we had to wait the extra two months until today, his nineteenth birthday, for him to recognize me as his mate.<br /> <br /> Calvin didn't care that I hadn't turned. We had been together since before either of us were old enough to shift, and we were both positive that we were mates. He stood by me and protected me from the cruelty of the wolves around us when I failed to shift with the others.<br /> <br /> 'Calvin? Where are you?' I asked through our pack link but received no response.<br /> <br /> "Poor little human, you have a lot of guts to show up here right now. Do you have any idea how happy the pack is? Having you here will just ruin it. This party is for pack wolves only." Kate, my sister's best friend, said as the crowd parted for her, and the music stopped. All of the party guests stopped dancing and talking to watch as the biggest bully in the pack approached me.<br /> <br /> The flashing lights of varying colors continued in the uncomfortable silence.<br /> <br /> I hoped the man of the hour would see the disruption and step forward to my side, but he didn't. As I glanced around at all of the amused faces, he was nowhere to be seen.<br /> <br /> "Calvin invited me. I am in this pack, and I'm allowed to be here." I whispered, but I could feel the heat building in the back of my eyes as they all laughed again. Something was going on, and it was more than just Kate running her big mouth.<br /> <br /> "Even he doesn't want you here." She sneered before smiling at me widely. "See for yourself. Where is Calvin, hm? I think he went up to his room. You should go bring him back down to the party and see what he has to say."<br /> <br /> I held his present against my chest tighter as I narrowed my eyes. She was up to something, but I wanted to get to Calvin more than I wanted to deal with her b##lsh!t.<br /> <br /> As I took a step forward, Kate stepped to the side, and I could feel everyone watching me with amusement as I went up the stairs.<br /> <br /> Calvin's room was at the end of the hall behind double doors, and I rushed toward it. I could hear people coming up the stairs behind me, no doubt being led by Kate, but my salvation was only a few feet away.<br /> <br /> As soon as I got in his room, I could close the door and act as if none of them existed.<br /> <br /> It would just be the two of us.<br /> <br /> There was a stirring in the back of my mind as I wrapped my hand around the cold doorknob. It was a warning, telling me not to go inside. It wanted me to turn around and run, knowing this was a trap. Yet, I turned the knob anyway and pushed the door open.<br /> <br /> The loud moan of the female beneath my boyfriend made me freeze, and I stared wide-eyed at the couple tangled together. <br /> <br /> Calvin thr#st into her quickly, releasing his own groans of pleasure.<br /> <br /> My stomach tied in a knot, and it felt hard to breathe. The small spark of light in my life was extinguished, sending my mind into complete darkness as I processed what I was seeing.<br /> <br /> He lifted his head, meeting my tear-streaked face, but not seeing me as his wolf was in control. His canines extended just before he latched onto her neck, puncturing the skin and marking her as his mate.<br /> <br /> My sister.<br /> <br /> "No," I whispered as my hand covered my mouth. Calvin pulled back snarling at the disruption.<br /> <br /> "I told you he didn't want you," Kate whispered into my ear, and my sister laughed from beneath my boyfriend as she reached up and ran her hand through Calvin's short blonde hair.<br /> <br /> "Would you mind closing the door, Janet?" Kelly asked innocently, but the malicious look in her narrowed eyes showed she was pleased by her victory over me. Not only had she stolen the love of my life, but she was now to be his Luna. "I'm trying to have a private moment with my mate."<br /> <br /> Mate.<br /> <br /> The word seemed so empty now. Calvin had hated Kelly. He had watched how mean she was toward me and resented her. Now, he was baring his teeth at me, defending her.<br /> <br /> "How could you?" I choked out as a sob wracked through my ch#st, and the present in my hold dropped to the floor before me. The sudden and loud noise seemed to snap Calvin back into control, and his eyes returned to their normal brown.<br /> <br /> His jaw dropped open as he glanced from me to my sister with guilt, but he didn't look the least bit regretful. He was happy to have found and marked his mate, he only hated that he had been caught cheating. The torn look on his face only made me angrier as he gasped my name while he pulled out of my sister. She sat up as he climbed to his feet, neither of them ashamed to be seen n@#ed.<br /> <br /> "Janet, I…" He said, stepping forward and causing me to take a step away, only to be pushed back toward him by the crowd of on-lookers.<br /> <br /> I stumbled forward, trying to stay as far away from him as possible.<br /> <br /> The steady stream of tears blurred my vision, and my ch#st hurt as he whispered my name again. "Janet…She’s, my mate." He finally announced, causing the house to cheer in celebration that their future Luna had been claimed.	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1,164,762	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	418412820785756	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	" Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him.<br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I groaned.<br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have sleep with her you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. I took the ring off and threw it at him.<br /> ————————<br /> "Found it " Jessica said running into the room with a bottle of our favourite beverage. <br /> I had just gotten Jayson to sleep in his bed after the rough day we had. Jayson is only 6 months old and just like any young boy he loves his father. But Leon has a demanding job and most of the time comes home just in time to play with his son. <br /> Me and Leon met 6 years ago at a wedding and we instantly fell in love you could say. I promised myself that I wouldn't get in a relationship however when Leon was at the same school as me it was hard to stay away. A baby wasn't really in his plans. <br /> The thing that most attracted me to him was that he had this plan, had his future all mapped out. He wasn't messing around he knew what he wanted and was hungry for success. You try and tell me that isn't attractive. <br /> Last night me and leon were arguing about how he never spent time with his son. I wanted him to create a bond with Jayson but he is too focused on his growing company rather than his fast growing son. <br /> I screamed and hit him and I ended up in our bed alone after he shoved a nights worth of clothes in a bag and left. He had the money to go anywhere, where he would sleep tonight didn't worry me. <br /> All couples argue I know that, but there's only so much I can take. It's either about him not being home or the countless times i accuse him of prioritising other women over me. After all I was just the woman who stayed at home taking care of our son. <br /> I stay home most days with taking shifts at my brothers shop as his co-owner. He doesn't like how i am in charge of taking care of jayson but he was helpful in providing me with a job that i didn't have to leave the house for. <br /> " you can't seriously be happy with Leon " Jess, my best friend says as we watched a tv show in the lounge. I had invited her over to stay the night after telling her the fight we had last night. <br /> This was a usual event for us, every week we fought. <br /> I looked at her " I can't just be selfish Jess, I have my son to think about and he deserves to have a life with his parents, both of them" I tell her. <br /> She doesn't have children so she can't understand that you just have to sacrifice for your child. <br /> " Jayson may only be 6 months but he would never want you to suffer. Leon doesn't deserve you and you're sacrificing way too much for him " As you can tell Jess isn't Leon's fan. At the beginning of our relationship she adored him but recently He has been given her reasons to despise him. <br /> " just think about it at least " she added on as she turned to face the screen again. <br /> I nodded " I will " I replied to her, my eyes falling to my phone. It was depressing that I kept looking at my phone waiting for him to message me. We watched tv for the rest of the night until both of us fell asleep. <br /> I woke up at 5 am when I heard my son crying. He was screaming my name from his room, like he always does when he wakes up from his sleep. <br /> I grabbed my jumper and rushed to meet Jayson who was sat up in his bed. <br /> " oh my sweet baby mummy's here" I said picking his up and bringing him into my chest. <br /> His head rested on my chest as I rubbed his back. His cries we calming down now as he leant on my chest, he could probably feel my beating heart. <br /> Jess joined me in the room with a bottle of milk for him. I knew he needed to be changed and probably was wondering where his father was. <br /> I placed him down and grabbed a brand-new nappy and started to change him as Jess made funny faces at him to distract him. <br /> " you think we can get him into this" Jess said pulling out a black and white outfit from around her back. <br /> I laughed because she always loved dressing him up in cute outfits. When she came to visit me at the hospital after delivering Jayson she already had his going home outfit ready. <br /> She loved Jay just like her own and I knew as soon as I found out I was pregnant that she was going to be his god mother. I didn't really have a choice though. <br /> Her face when I asked her was something of a surprised one because I had only found out a few days before that she had slept with my brother. Neither of them wanted anything more but I was annoyed that they wouldn't tell me. <br /> When I called them to the house they thought I was going to be angry and possibly hate them but I actually invited them over to tell them I was pregnant and for them to be my sons god parents. <br /> At the time my brother thought I was having a girl. <br /> " here you try and get him in there" I passed over Jayson. <br /> She happily started to change him. She occasionally tickled him to get him to break out into giggles. <br /> I decided to have a shower before I needed to make him breakfast. My phone was vibrating with different notifications before I could even open the large glass doors. <br /> I found a few images from last night with Leon and his business partner at an event. <br /> Jealousy overcame my mind as I noticed how he was smiling around Emily he was happy. His arm was around her waist. <br /> There was a video of them talking that random people were tagging me in. Leaving all types of comments that were implying a lot of different things. <br /> I had received a lot of messages from friends with advice and support. This is the first time that they had been seen together in the media but for me, I have seen this many times. <br /> I placed my phone down and jumped into the shower. I let the water drip down my body I tried not to be too bothered about it but my eyes were trailing down my body. <br /> He used to love my curves, he would admire my body and he would worship me like I was some one in a million woman. <br /> These days I don't get any of that attention. Now it's on a different woman, maybe my post baby body was unattractive for him now. <br /> Pushing my new found insecurities to the side I finished showering and got dressed. <br /> I found Jay and Jess in the lounge sitting watching a show on the tv. <br /> I smiled. I don't know what I would do without Jayson. <br /> Another vibrate brought me back to my phone. <br /> Relationship on the rocks? Leon appears to enjoy a night away from his family with Emily. See pictures. <br /> It read. <br /> Someone had mentioned me on Instagram with numerous pictures showing Leon with that same woman. <br /> As I scrolled through my heart broke when I saw the picture. <br /> " babe? " Jess said standing in front of me as I stared at my phone. <br /> She took the phone from me?and gasped. Clearly she hadn't expected him to do that to me. <br /> Why would he cheat on me. He didn't even have the decency to break up with me before he goes and pecks another woman. <br /> He's lucky we're only engaged, it makes me wonder why he bothered to propose when he would just do this to me. <br /> " Stay with Jayson I'm going to find this son of a woman" I said walking back into my room and grabbing my boots and jacket. This was the final straw, I was not going to be made a joke by Leon. <br /> She cradled Jayson as she watched me. " I'm sorry babe, you Sure you don't want to calm down first" I could tell that she was nervous of what I was going to do. <br /> " no, can't you see he's taken advantage of me, sitting back and being the perfect girlfriend. I won't let my kind heart let him get away with this" I said grabbing random things and shoving them into a bag. <br /> At this point I didn't even know what I was shoving into my bag. <br /> I messaged my brother quickly telling him to come and bring three large suitcases. <br /> This is him home I don't want to be here. Not where we created this life together. <br /> " I know. Call me if you need anything" she said watching me run around the room. <br /> I nodded before walking out the door and running over to my car. Thank god I bought this car myself and not relied on Leon to provide everything. <br /> It was already 10 in the morning so I knew he would be at the office. I drove to the address and pulled up to the entrance. Not caring I was blocking the door with my car. <br /> I smiled at the doorman. " don't worry I won't be long " I said throwing him the keys. He gulped as he ran towards the car, probably to move it out of the way. <br /> As soon as I walked inside, I noticed that people were staring at me. Some with serious faces and others were probably itching to make fun of me. It truly hurts knowing how many restless nights I spent here at the beginning when there were just 5 employees here. <br /> I walked up to his floor and noticed the alarming look that his assistant was giving me. She jumped out her seat. <br /> " Charlize, he's in a meeting can I get you a drink maybe, coffee" she smiles at me stopping me from bursting through his dark brown doors, leading to his multimillion-pound office. <br /> Didn't know we were on first name basis if I'm being honest. Kelly is one example of a woman who tried to steal my man. <br /> I stared her down " No I'm fine. If he's in a meeting, I'll just wait for him here" I said walking over and sitting on the sofa. I crossed my legs and leant back. My mind was clouded with fury I didn't even feel like crying. <br /> I crossed my legs and waited patiently. <br /> " okay " she mumbled quickly running to her office probably to give my loving fiance a heads up. Would be a good idea. <br /> I laughed when I found Jess sharing a video of her trashing his office at the house. My brother could be seen in the background trying to not laugh. <br /> The view count was crazy. <br /> It wasn't long before I saw her walk out his office. <br /> You have got to be kidding. <br /> She didn't make eye contact with me she tried to escape but I stepped up to her. Her alarmed and scared eyes were amusing. I was itching to smile. <br /> " I know you hate me but please don't make a scene here. We are running a business here " she tells me looking around. <br /> Her staff were poking their heads out their offices trying to get a good look. <br /> " Of course, sorry I'm just a dumb housewife so I don't know anything about business" her smile soon disappeared. Even she knows what I did at the beginning of this company. <br /> I made the motion like I was about to leave but instead of just walking away I brought my hand up and slapped her right across the face. <br /> The slap echoed and people gasped, probably didn't believe that would dare touch her. Security were already heading my way, speaking into their . She held her hand up to them. They stopped walking. <br /> " men don't know how to keep their manhood in their pants. Leon didn't have a single <br /> Bone in his body that thought about my family or his son. But I hoped that you would have" I said to her. <br /> She looked slightly guilty but she didn't say anything. Probably lost for words. <br /> I turned around and found Leon standing at the door of his office his eyes showing guilt, sadness, regret and pain. <br /> " you want to do this here or inside" I said standing in front of him. He wasn't making any room for me to go inside. <br /> As soon as we got inside, he reached for me. I slapped his hands away. <br /> " Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him. He didn't look surprised at my reaction. <br /> Leon wasn't stupid. <br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I moaned. Why do they always start like that. <br /> I'm not that difficult, if he wanted another woman we could easily break up and he would still see his son without a problem. <br /> " I've sat back for way too long. Watched you become this man with an office, nice cars a beautiful son and you still want more" I laughed thinking at how stupid I had been. Blind, I was blind. <br /> He leant back against the wall. His hands moving to loosen his tie. <br /> Stressed are we. <br /> " she's not you, baby,I would never choose her over you" he says stepping forward and coming towards me. <br /> I felt sick. Is that supposed to make it all okay. <br /> "Tell me something was she just in here, her lips around you huh? I said coming face to face with him. <br /> I needed to vent, scream. <br /> My words surprised him. He glared at me " don't be so vulgar Of course not" he tried to defend himself. Key word, tried. <br /> Probably didn't think I'd go and find out for myself. <br /> I grabbed his belt and dropped my hand underneath his pants. <br /> He stiffened. This proved nothing for me but it was fun to see him squirm. <br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have drilled-up you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> He held onto my shoulders " what are you going to do leave me. We have a son you're my fiance you're mine Charlize " he said bringing me close to him. <br /> I had to laugh. Now he wants to remember we are a family, that he has a son. <br /> Makes me sick. Where were these thoughts last night. <br /> My hands pushed him back, I had no control over my anger, my frustration. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. Last year I would have fallen weak to his charms. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. <br /> I knew he was watching. " don't" he said, reaching for my hands. <br /> I turned around and continued sliding the ring off my finger. Once it was off, I threw it at his chest. It dropped to the floor right between his legs. <br /> " I won't sit back and let you treat me like Leon. I will never take you away from your son because I'm not a monster but you're going to have to fight for his time. He deserved your time and love but you'd rather cheat on us" <br /> I moved around his body reaching for the door. <br /> " I can provide for him more than enough. What makes you think the judge will let you have full rights to our son" he said just before I opened the door. <br /> His words made me stop. <br /> " you're a intelligent man Leon but that was honestly the most stupidest thing you could have ever said" <br /> With those words registering in his brain I walked out the office. My head held high and my future to look forward to now. <br /> ---<br /> My brother George, helped me move into my mother's house all day. When mum saw her two children together helping each other out she was happy. From many problems growing up I guess this was a miracle. <br /> My phone was still blowing up. The countless messages and calls from Leon. <br /> 15 missed calls from Leon <br /> Liz answer the phone <br /> Baby you have to listen to me hear me out. <br /> I need you, I need Jayson <br /> Charlize <br /> The next morning, I decided to head to the park with Jayson. I believe that some fresh air would do him just right. <br /> Mum was taking a long sleep and I knew she had a dinner party with her best friends tonight. <br /> " c'mon jay jay lets go out, "I said strapping him into his pushchair. <br /> He found the roof of the pram to be very interesting to him. <br /> I walked for ten minutes to the nearest park. As soon as I arrived little girls came running over instantly recognising Jayson. <br /> He's a hit what can I say. <br /> " Oh, Lizzy look at him he's holding my pinky," a girl says laughing. I looked over and rightly so Jayson was tightly holding onto this girls finger for dear life. <br /> " clearly he misses you," I said to her. <br /> A group of young girls were all looking at Jayson. They loved him and I knew when they were older they would be great candidates for babysitters. Maybe I should start getting contacts numbers. <br /> I sat back and watched as they fussed around with Jayson. Jay being the ladies man welcomed the attention and loved it. <br /> He's going to be trouble when he's older I swear. <br /> I thought that I would be at peace her in the park surrounded by children. The only problems they would have is wondering who's turn it was on the slide. <br /> If only my life was that simple. <br /> My eyes narrowed in on an oddly familiar figure. Standing leaning against a black Mercedes. When he knew that I saw him he made his way over. The mothers of the other kids watched him as he marched across the park. <br /> " how did you find me, " I said as Leon sat beside me, a little too close for my liking. <br /> Jayson was already wiggling around in his seat when his eyes met Leon's. Clearly, he missed his dad. <br /> "Go ahead," I said motioning for Leon to hold his son. <br /> I watched him pick up Leon and hold him in his arms. He waved Jayson's arms around and made funny faces. <br /> It hurt to see them like that. Knowing that we can never be that once happy family again. <br /> " what are you doing here," I asked him as he placed Jayson back down. <br /> He glances at me. " well if you're not going to answer me calls I'm going to have to find another way to get to see my family" <br /> He's using this family word a lot recently. Seemed to have slipped his mind when he was cheating on me. <br /> " well, you've seen him. We will work an agreement on when you can see him" I said to him bluntly. <br /> I know he wasn't happy with that outcome. <br /> " it's not just him I'm here to see."	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1,164,760	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	414812351245063	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Where am I?" The guy started to speak.<br /> "I'm doctor Johnson and Mr. Rodriguez you're in the hospital." I spoke professionally giving my "A-game".<br /> "Sorry love, but could you tell me you're name?"<br /> "My name is Doctor Johnson and you are the patient that I will be caring for the next month and a half. " I belted out feeling irritated and hot.<br /> "Let me guess you're a nerd in high school?" He chuckled. Feeling offended I replied.<br /> "Well, it definitely paid off then as I'm standing here and you're lying there."<br /> ————————<br /> Suddenly the hospital doors bust open with a loud bang. Men came running through, their business shoes making clicking noises on the hospital floors.<br /> Me, Maya and a few nurses just stared at them caught off guard.<br /> "You guys gonna help us or what!" One of the men shouted at me. I broke out of the trance and the nurses beside me rushed to them.<br /> There were already about 13 men in the emergency room and looks to be more coming in. All of them weirdly dressed in suits. Some were bleeding from their heads, having bruises, black eyes, and cuts on their arms.<br /> In God's name we're them doing.<br /> As I was already cleaning up on some men's cuts a two men came in hauling a guy in between them. Looking at the situation, that guy looks to have it worse than the others.<br /> "Don't help us. Help them!" One of the men shouted, grasping his leg, panting for breath. "They both got shot."<br /> My eyes went wide as well as Maya's and we quickly ran towards them.<br /> Quickly I showed them to of them to the operating rooms. The men insisted they stay in the operating room.<br /> "You aren't permitted in here, you have to leave," I told them calmly but with sternness in my voice.<br /> "We are not leaving him alone with you." One of the men snarled at me. "I suggest you just let us stay doc cause we ain't leavin' our boss wif ya alone." The other men spoke having a southern drawl of accent.<br /> I was flustered as there were protocols to follow but I can't keep arguing with them as a man's life is slipping through my fingers.<br /> Making a 'tsked' sound I called about three on-call nurses to scrub in to assist me.<br /> "The two of you need to wash your hands and wear a coat. If you're going to stay in there you need to at least be clean." I glared at them annoyed that I have to break the rules. I thought of all the consequences that follow having strangers or family members who are tied to this man lying on the table, here.<br /> If someone tattle tales to a higher-up, let's just say I'm going to suffer more then a pay cut.<br /> As I'm scrubbing my hands, a young resident from the hospital came tumbling beside me.<br /> "Doctor Johnson, there's another gunshot patient in the ER." He stuttered looking scared and definitely unprepared.<br /> "Have Doctor Marins take that patient and stop fussing about and focus. Each patient to the beds and scan them for wounds. Those that are more severe then the other treat it first. This is not uncommon, if you want to survive in the hospital you'll listen to me and follow the protocols that your Doctor has teach you." Believe me, this is me being a good doctor I suppose. In times like this, the resident has to learn or he'll forever be scared of a crisis. The lad seemed to use my words as some confidence as he stood straighter and nodded his head firmly to me. As if on a mission he ran back to the ER.<br /> I went into the operating room and my nurses dressed me on my mask, gown, gloves and cap.<br /> "May I know his name please." I turned to the men with the southern accent. He seems calmer and nicer.<br /> "His name is Mateo Rodriguez."<br /> I started to talk to the patient speaking him to see if he has any response.<br /> "Scissors." I stretched my right hand waiting for a cooling metal sensation. Being delayed I looked up to see the nurse with wide eyes.<br /> "Where are the scissors." I scolded.<br /> "I-I'm sorry I forgot about it" She spoke frantically. "I-I'll go get it." As she was about to run out I called to stop her.<br /> "We have no time. See me after this."<br /> I gripped the white shirt of the patient and ripped it according to the seam.<br /> "Girl you're strong." Southern accent said and wolf whistles.<br /> "It's just fabric and please keep quiet is you are staying in here. I need concentration. " I controlled the urge to roll my eyes and diverted my attention back to the patient.<br /> "Hey, chick what's you're name."<br /> "Can you all please keep quiet! I'm trying to save this man and you're distracting me. I won't say this again the next time I'll throw you out."<br /> I took in a few deep breaths and continued.<br /> "What happened to him," I whispered. There was a bleeding hole on the side of his rib cage and shoulder as well as big cuts on his arms and chest.<br /> I cleaned the open wounds which were still bleeding. Slowly and carefully grabbed my tweezers and took the magazine out. It was lodged in pretty deep on his side.<br /> The other magazine was on his upper arm. It's not as deep but he won't be able to move it for a while. If he's lucky it would be healed by in a month and a half's time.<br /> The other wounds were just cuts that need stitching but other than that. He's alright.<br /> "We need to start cleaning his body. We can't risk any infections." I told the nurses and they lifted him off the table and onto a plastic-like stretcher.<br /> Carefully we carried him to the wash area for patients and saw Maya there as well already cleaning her gunshot wound patient.<br /> That guy was also out cold and I could see that he has a shot around his stomach region and a few cuts on his right leg.<br /> "Hold him up please," I asked.<br /> I started to wash his face since it's covered in sweat and blood than his body.<br /> Now I can see his face. I felt my breath hitched.<br /> He's.. actually really good looking...<br /> He had eyebrows that are angled and full. A bit of a crooked nose which I'm going to guess that someone had probably broken it a few times. A very strong jawline and a stubble. Don't get my started on his full lip-<br /> "Are you done doc?" One of his henchmen snapped me out of my thoughts. Clearing my throat, I nod and turned the water off.<br /> Now that he is clean I could see his well-built body, chiseled chest, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 abs!<br /> I couldn't stop staring and felt my mind wander to all the things I felt like doing to this man.<br /> It took all the will power in me to stop staring at him and "drying" him as an excuse to touch him and asked the men to take him away.<br /> Is it me or does it feel hot in here...<br /> "We have to keep him here for observation. There might still be a small chance that the wounds will be infected. You guys can stay over and watch him if you like.<br /> Hesitating for a second, they nod carrying both my and Maya's patient to check into hospital rooms.<br /> Getting notified that my patient has been admitted into the best rooms of the hospital. The VIP rooms.<br /> Giving out a sigh of irritation I made my way to the ER.<br /> The thing is, I have to travel all the way to the other side of the hospital to check on him.<br /> "Keep a close eye on two of them I need to start my rounds."<br /> Maya had left for room 3 whilst I was in room 5.<br /> A voice suddenly caught my attention as I looked up and saw the bluest shade of eyes staring at me.<br /> I felt the air caught in my body and a big rush of heat in between my legs.<br /> "Where am I?" The guy started to speak, eyes wandering across my body making me blush a bit at his boldness.<br /> Clearing my throat, I shifted my legs trying to find relive but to no avail.<br /> Seeing as he is very confused I first introduced myself to him.<br /> "I'm doctor Johnson and Mr. Rodriguez you're in the hospital as your men dragged you and you're friend last night with wounds all over you. The side of your rib and arm has to heal due to the magazines." I spoke professionally giving my "A-game".<br /> "Sorry love, but could you tell me you're name?" He asked me smiling looking at me up and down again.<br /> That action alone made me come to the realization that he might be a womanizer as a gentleman would look at me with respect. And right now, the way Mr. Rodriguez is looking at me is anything but.<br /> "My name is Doctor Johnson and you are the patient that I will be caring for the next month and a half. Dressing wounds will be done by a nurse after he or she has seen me do it for the first few times. Your only job Mr. Rodriguez is to stay in this room and rest. You might not be able to move your left shoulder or you might tear a few stitches and have to stay here any longer." I belted out feeling irritated and hot under his steely blue gaze.<br /> He just sat there staring at me before-<br /> "Let me guess you're a nerd in high school?" He chuckled. Feeling offended I replied.<br /> "Well, it definitely paid off then as I'm standing here and you're lying there."<br /> Next day, I went to the VIP rooms to do a follow up check up on Mateo Rodriguez.<br /> That's unusual. His men are always guarding the door...<br /> "...yes...yes I know...well get it done then. How? Must I explain to you how to do your job! Make sure nothing's left behind!"<br /> I waited at the door for a while to give him some privacy to end his call and knocked.<br /> "Ah, my favorite doctor. You still haven't told me your name love. It's been a while." He smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back softly. Looking at his right hand I saw him gripping an expensive model phone.<br /> "If you hold onto that phone any tighter you'll break it."<br /> "A great observant you are Doctor. Did you manage to hear what I was talking about as well?" Mr. Rodriguez said looking at me with an unreadable gaze. Suddenly I felt like a prisoner going under interrogation. I didn't like the feeling. It made me feel like I did something terribly wrong for that few seconds I happen to chance upon hearing him talking.<br /> "N-no. I just arrived." Stuttering was a big disadvantage for me when I was nervous or lying... "Why is there something I shouldn't be listening to?" I joked trying to change the atmosphere of the room, internally shaking off how scared I was...<br /> "Now hold still I need to collect some blood for another round of testing. If it's clean, you'll be walking and moving in no time." I smiled gently moving towards him.<br /> As I grabbed his hand suddenly I felt sparks. Pulling away I composed myself before getting the syringe.<br /> "You ok doll?" He grabbed my hand and as a reflex, I pulled away. He frowned seemingly annoyed.<br /> "Yes, I'm fine now please be still." I rubbed a swab of cotton filled rubbing spirits on a spot of his arm and found his vein, putting the syringe in and I exacted some blood sample.<br /> "Why are you so distant from me?" He asked looking at me intensely. My body started to flush all over from the intense glare. I felt embarrassed and vulnerable at that point.<br /> "I'm your doctor, Mr. Rodriguez. Not your companion or friend. If you ask any more inappropriate questions I have the right to not answer." I took the syringe out and clean the small wound with a solution and placed a plaster over it.<br /> "Well, you could be if you give me a chance." He grabbed my hand again and by surprise, I looked into his eyes and sparks flew.<br /> What's he doing to me...<br /> "Sorry, Mr. Rodriguez but I'm not looking for a relationship right now and even so we can't happen. Believe me when I say that this is the best for you... and me. I overheard about your little reputation with women and I tend to not drift that way if you know what I mean." I replied sheepishly, not wanting to be here anymore than I have to.<br /> He looked stunned and I pulled away from his hand walking out the door.<br /> "You should have not pulled away kid." The same guy talked to me. "Mark. Nice to meet-cha." He smiled like a child and I decided immediately that I liked this man.<br /> "Why should I have not pulled away?" I asked curiously, folding my arms.<br /> "Because Boss is the type of guy who gets everything he wants and surprisingly you're on his list. Plus he won't stop till he gets you. So... get prepared." Mark patted my shoulder.<br /> Pushing his hand away nicely I looked at the door peaking inside seeing Mateo sleeping soundly.<br /> "Well. Mark. You can tell your boss to stop. I'm really not looking forward to a relationship. My apartment is small but big enough for me but if he saw it. He'll not even bother to stay for a coffee." I smiled and walked away.<br /> Mateo has been discharged for about two and a half weeks now.<br /> I recalled back when I said yes to him taking me out. After I said yes, he smiled and quickly pecked my cheek.<br /> My hand lifted to touch that spot on my leg cheek, caressing it lightly. Before I could say anything, he left in a hurry saying he needed to deal with people at work and to be in touch with me soon...<br /> Thinking back to my whole encounter with him. He doesn't even know my first name. This is going to be a problem...<br /> "Now I've assembled all of you to remind that tomorrow, at 7.00 pm. You are all to be at a charity event, hosted by Harry and Susan Rodriguez."<br /> Rodriguez... Are they related to Mateo? It's stupid of me to think a person with a very common surname is all related.<br /> If I am not wrong, Harry and Susan Rodriguez is our hospital's biggest sponsors. They make sure our hospital is well funded and have charity events to raise money for cancer organizations for example. To put in basic words, they're billionaires.<br /> "Aria! We need you now!" Maya shouted and I ran to put my surgeon clothes and went to my team.<br /> "Doctor." One of my team members greets and I nod.<br /> I stood with a few nurses beside me waiting for information. Soon I heard sirens and running.<br /> A stretcher was wheeled in and the paramedics were covered in blood. Running towards them I started giving instructions.<br /> "The girl's about 9. She got shot near the park. The magazine hit near her shoulder joint. Fingers are responsive and she just lost consciousness a minute ago." One of the paramedics filled me in and I nod thanking and wheeling the girl into the OR. <br /> "Ok let's start. Scalpel." I grabbed my scalpel and made a slit on the wound.<br /> Thick red blood came gushing and it filled my visuals. "Gauze." With a clearer view, I deduced that the magazine hit a major blood vessel.<br /> "ECG is 89 dropping slowly. Blood pressure 108/68. Oxygen 80 and dropping."<br /> "There's blood in her lungs. Tubes stat!" I yelled pulling the robes to unveil the girl's ribs<br /> "Elevate the bed to 30 degrees." The bed moves up and Maya locates the in-between of the fourth and fifth rib and cleans the area.<br /> A syringed was handed to me and I inserted into the cleaner area. I pulled back the syringed and saw blood. Feeling relieved that I found the right place. I then grabbed my scalpel and made a 2-3cm incision, using a 'Kelly Clamp' I widened the incision to gain access to the pleural space.<br /> I place my finger into the pleural space confirm I'm right and feeling for any unexpected masses or tissue. Feeling nothing, I grab the chest tube and inserted into the incision site.<br /> Blood began to flow out of the lung and into the tube. I suture the area as airtight as possible and switched back to the shoulder.<br /> "Ok. How is the oxygen and ECG levels now?"<br /> "Back to normal."<br /> Nodding the nurse handed a pair needle holders and suture material.<br /> "Suction." The blood was sucked away making gurgling sounds and the wound was clear for me to see.<br /> I saw the magazine still lodged in the shoulder and used a pair of tweezers to get it out.<br /> Locating the ruptured blood vessel, I threaded the hook-like needle at the vessel, pulled through, and hooked at the other vessel that's been cut into two.<br /> I took my time slowly pairing the vessel back together.<br /> "You should talk to her parents." Maya nudged me said we walked out of the OR.<br /> I nodded and headed straight to the waiting area. As I walked out a woman wearing a red business shirt and black pencil skirt came running towards me shocking me slightly.<br /> She latched onto me like a leech and stared at me with wide-panic eyes.<br /> "Bella! Is Bella Ok?!" She screamed holding my arm painfully.<br /> "Susan please!" A man wearing an expensive-looking suit ran after her hugging her gently asking her to let me go.<br /> Finally, I gave her some peace by telling her- "Everything is fine." I pulled them up.<br /> "Oh, thank god!" The woman cried tears of joy hugging her husband. Their eyes filled with relief and happiness when the news reached them.<br /> "Thank you. Thank you for saving my daughter." They both thanked me. I shook their hands and accepted their gratitude.<br /> "'May I know you're name?" The women asked smiling softly, light wrinkles creasing around her eyes with tear-stained cheeks.<br /> "I am Doctor Johnson, ma'am." I smiled feeling proud and happy for myself. I'm not gonna lie and be humble. Saving someone takes work. I'm proud of myself for doing a good job.<br /> "Thank you, doctor. I don't know what I've done if my daughter would've died." The husband came and grab my hands again shaking them. I bowed to show my sincerity and smiled.<br /> Now that I am looking at them closely... this man looks really familiar. Blue ashen eyes, strong jawline, sharp nose, and salt-pepper hair indicating his age. The woman, his wife, has an oval face, high cheekbones big brown eyes, and long luscious black flowing hair. But you can tell by her wrinkles she is about the late forties. Does she look good in her late forties...<br /> "You're daughter is fine. The magazine was at her lodged in her shoulder and it hit a major blood vessel. Blood was filling her lungs, therefore I had to perform a 'Thoracostomy'. A chest tube is inserted at the side of her tube cage to her lung draining the blood. And I extracted the magazine carefully to not damage anything further." I explained slowly and carefully knowing this much information is hard to digest. Nonetheless, I tried my best to ensure the parents of the patient knows what is happening.<br /> "Still thank you." They smiled slightly shaken.<br /> "Mum, Dad! Where's Bella!" A familiar voice shouted from behind me.<br /> I turned around and my heart stopped...<br /> Mateo?<br /> What was he doing here?	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1,164,769	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	441432485012815	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained.<br /> ______________<br /> Lily Bray stood in front of the mirror admiring herself. Her skin glowed from her previous run with the pups of the pack. Even though she was the daughter of the Alpha, she enjoyed helping out with the pups.<br /> 'You should wear the red dress,' Dina, her wolf, suggested.<br /> 'You're just being petty,' Lily replied as she looked at the dresses on her bed. The festive red would be the best choice since all her other dresses were too bright for the winter. She picked it up and looked at herself in the mirror.<br /> 'No, I'm not. Matthew said we look nice in red. We should wear it! It's also one of the colors in his pack,' Dina added.<br /> Lily smiled at the thought of wearing the colors of the Grey Blood Pack. She, of course, was going to be their Luna after the mating ceremony. The very thought of it made her blush. Who would've thought that she would be mated to a future Alpha?<br /> 'We deserve it, no matter our rank! Matthew doesn't care that we are an Omega, so we shouldn't care anymore either,' Dina said confidently, 'Put on the red dress.'<br /> Lily didn't need to be convinced as she quickly began to get dressed. She could hear the clicking of heels and immediately knew who it was before she heard the voice.<br /> "Lily, what's taking you so long?" Her sister, Brandy, yelled from outside her bedroom door.<br /> "Coming!" Lily quickly put on lip gloss and smoothed out the wrinkles in her festive red dress before rushing to the door. She opened it to see Brandy standing there looking uninterested as always.<br /> "Took you long enough," Brandy said. She looked her up and down and her eye twitched slightly before saying, "Cute dress." Anyone that didn't know Brandy would have thought she was complimenting Lily, but Lily knew better. Brandy disapproved of everything she wore and did.<br /> "You're just upset that you couldn't find the dress in your size," Lily retorted. She knew that Brandy was looking at the dress. It wasn't her finest moment to be so petty, but she found some satisfaction from it as Brandy always got what she wanted.<br /> Brandy replied with a scowl, "That dress is old news. I found one that was much better and more fitting for me." She walked past Lily, making sure to bump her with her shoulder. Lily resisted the urge to snarl. She would not let her ruin the evening.<br /> Brandy wore a low-cut black form-fitting dress with black heels. Her hair was pulled up high in a ponytail. She had blush on her cheek, and she wore bright red lipstick.<br /> 'She looks like a street walker and ugly at that,' Dina commented.<br /> 'That's not nice,' Lily responded.<br /> 'It's the truth. You should hear what Mable says about you. Brandy can't even dress decently at home. Who is she flaunting for?' Dina countered.<br /> Dina never liked Brandy as she tormented Lily growing up. Everything had to be her way and if Lily resisted, Brandy made sure to hurt her in some way. As soon as Lily could shift, Dina made it her business to take a swipe at Brandy.<br /> Lily and Brandy entered the dining hall where her parents were. They were sipping spirits and talking but stopped as soon as they entered.<br /> "Oh, you look so lovely!" her mother said to Brandy.<br /> Lily had to refrain from rolling her eyes as Brandy practically glowed from her mother's compliment. Brandy gave Lily a smug look before sitting next to their mother.<br /> Her mother gave Lily a momentary glance before saying, "Oh, Lily. You know, red isn't a good color for you, but at least you've been eating well at school. How are your studies going?"<br /> "I passed all my exams. Straight As again," Lily said happily.<br /> Lily sat down in front of Brandy, her mother, and her father. She thought it was odd that they were sitting across from her but pushed the thought out of her mind.<br /> Her mother casually remarked, "That's lovely, honey," before changing the subject as if concluding a formality. "Do you have that dress I mentioned, Brandy? The one in white?"<br /> "Yes, I did. I got it at a discount too. We had a credit once we returned the other dress," Brandy explained.<br /> Lily lost her enthusiasm when she understood that, yet again, no one was interested in what she had accomplished. She poured herself a glass of spirits and downed it. Lily looked at her father, who seemed too busy to greet her while he was looking at his phone.<br /> 'Do not worry about them. We have mates now. They will be our family,' Dina said to cheer Lily up. Lily only had to look forward to returning to her dorm and the upcoming mating ceremony. She would be where she was wanted, with Matthew.<br /> Her mother and Brandy had been conversing when her father cleared his throat, drawing their attention to him. Her father said, "I am happy that you are doing well in your studies, Lily, but there won't be a need to go back in the Spring."<br /> "What do you mean?" Lily asked.<br /> "Now that you are mated, it is not a productive use of your time. You must get ready to be a devoted mate," Her father responded.<br /> "Well, I can do both. I have already worked it out. I will be able to attend Luna lessons during the day and school at night," Lily explained. She spent a lot of time and effort with the academic advisor to make that arrangement.<br /> "That money could be used for something else, like your sister's mating ceremony," her father proposed.<br /> "Brandy! You have a mate?! That's exciting! Why didn't you tell me? We can go dress shopping together!" Lily exclaimed happily.<br /> Brandy scoffed and said, "You won't need a dress. Daddy, just tell her already. This is just sad."<br /> "Tell me what?" Lily said, looking confused as she turned to look back at her father. "Tell me what, Dad?"<br /> "I had a discussion with Alpha Jack of the Grey Blood Pack. His son, Matthew, will become the new Alpha in a few months. His father and I have agreed that Matthew needs to have a strong mate by his side to lead the pack successfully," Lily's father explained, "And that is not you." <br /> Lily felt as if her whole world had been turned upside down. She didn't know if she wanted to scream or cry. How could they make this decision for her?<br /> "In three days, you will attend the rejection ceremony, and then in a week, you will have a mating ceremony with someone more on your level, his brother, Garrett Hunter."<br /> Lily stared in horror at her father. She couldn't make sense of what he was saying. Why would Matthew reject her? When they talked on the phone all day, he never mentioned it.<br /> "You're joking," Lily said. "You have to be joking." <br /> Her father scowled at her because he disliked repeating himself. He paused for a moment to collect himself before saying, "This is no joke. You will be marrying Garrett Hunter."<br /> When Lily heard her father say those words, her heart sank. "I am his fated mate. We're meant to be together. Why would he want to reject me? There must be a mistake!"<br /> "Lily, you're an omega. No respectable Alpha would want you as their Luna. We're saving you the agony of having to deal with your mate having a mistress," her mother explained, "and it's not like you won't have a mate."<br /> "It's what you deserve, Lily. Garrett is perfect for you," Brandy said smugly. <br /> Garrett? Garrett Hunter?? The disfigured, rejected brother of Matthew? This had to be some sort of joke. They couldn't possibly be serious. But her parents were not laughing.<br /> Lily slid her seat back and stood up. She ran back to her room, slamming the door behind her. Brandy stood up to bring her back downstairs, but her mother stopped her.<br /> "Leave her alone. There is nowhere she can go. This is something she must accept," her mother stated.<br /> "Pick up the phone, Matthew. Come on!" Lily murmured as she dialed his number for the tenth time. It just rang again and again until it went to voicemail. Lily didn't bother leaving another voicemail because she had already left five.<br /> Lily sighed in frustration and tossed her phone to the floor before pacing the room. Why would her parents subject her to such cruelty? Wasn't it enough that they treated her like trash because she was an omega? But now they were going to take this away from her as well?!<br /> Lily nearly crashed into the wall to get to her phone when it buzzed on the bed. Her heart sank again when she realized it was Tiffany, not Matthew, calling. Lily answered the phone.<br /> "Hey girlie! It has been hours. What was the dinner about? Are you..." Tiffany started.<br /> Lily interjected and said, "Can I come over? I can't stay here. Please say yes."<br /> Hearing her tone, Tiffany became serious and asked, "What's wrong? Your sister is bothering you again?"<br /> "No. It's much worse. Please tell me I can come over," Lily pleaded.<br /> "Yes, you can come. I am not leaving for my parents' until tomorrow. Where are you? I can come to get you," Tiffany offered.<br /> "No. I will come to you," Lily said, "Thank you." She quickly hung up the phone. Lily went to her closet and grabbed an overnight bag. She yanked her dress off and changed into a t-shirt and workout pants.<br /> Lily then began packing items she didn't want to lose and enough clothes to get her through the holidays. She had no intention of coming back here.<br /> The door to her bedroom swung open, causing Lily to jump. She turned to see Mira, one of the omegas working in the kitchen. Mira placed her finger on her lips before she slowly closed the door behind her.<br /> "They told you," Mira said. It was more of a statement than a question. It made Lily sick to her stomach. Everyone had been smiling in her face. Did everyone but her know? It was humiliating that this was kept from her. "I was commanded not to tell you. I really wanted to."<br /> "It's fine, Mira. I know you wouldn't betray me," Lily responded. It would be physically impossible for Mira to go against a command. Perhaps if she were a Gamma or even a Beta, but as an Omega, the pain of it would have killed her wolf, which would've killed her.<br /> "I won't let them force me," Lily declared. "I can't let them take one of the only things that have made me happy."<br /> Mira and Lily grew very close growing up. As they were both omegas and Lily was excluded from high-ranking wolf activities, she spent most of her time with Mira. Mira's father, the pack doctor, was the reason she wanted to become a doctor in the first place.<br /> "Then, let me help you," Mira said, "I can get you out of here. They planned to leave you alone for the rest of the weekend."<br /> "You can't. If they find out..."<br /> "They'll assume I helped you even if I didn't. I'll be beaten no matter what, but I won't die," Mira countered, interrupting her. "Dad is already outside with a car to take you wherever you want to go."<br /> Lily hugged Mira tightly. Mira smiled slightly, wanting to go with her, but she was bound to the pack grounds. Leaving or even going rogue would harm her father's position in the pack. She couldn't risk it.<br /> "Thank you, Mira," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany opened her front door to see Lily standing like a beat dog in her doorway. Lily waved to the car that drove away. Tiffany pulled her into her home and quickly closed the door. Lily immediately began sobbing uncontrollably.<br /> "Lily, what's going on? What happened?" Tiffany asked, leading her to the sofa. She had already prepared Lily's favorite meal as well as hot cocoa.<br /> "They are trying to force me into a rejection ceremony," Lily managed to say.<br /> "What? Why? They can't do that. It'd be spitting in the Goddess' face. You could end up cursed or worse," Tiffany exclaimed.<br /> "They don't care. They don't think I'd be a fit for him because I'm an omega," Lily stated.<br /> "That's not up to them. That's up to the Goddess, and the Goddess wants you and Matthew to be together," Tiffany stated.<br /> "They don't see it that way. They..." Lily stopped in mid sentence as a horrible pain gripped her chest. She gasped as she clutched her chest and tried to slow her breathing.<br /> "Lily? Is it one of your panic attacks?" Tiffany asked.<br /> Lily could only nod, unable to speak as she concentrated on breathing as the pain radiated through her. She suffered from panic attacks for a long time. Lily assumed it was because of stress. It would eventually fade, thanks to Dina's assistance.<br /> Lily gasped in relief as the pain began to fade, and she said, "I'm okay now."<br /> "You need to speak with Matthew. You two can elope, and they won't be able to do anything about it,"<br /> "Elope?"<br /> "Are you sure you don't want me to come with you?" Tiffany asked as she walked Lily out of her apartment. She didn't want to leave her in such a terrible situation.<br /> "No, I need to do this alone," Lily answered with a weak smile. She couldn't get in contact with Matthew all night. Lily needed to speak with him. Whatever happened between her and Matthew, she would have to deal with it alone. Lily didn't want to get her too caught up in her family drama.<br /> "Well, you know where my spare key is," Tiffany said.<br /> "Don't worry about me. I'll be okay. Matthew and I will elope, and everything will be fine," Lily said.<br /> Tiffany smiled slightly, but Lily noticed that her eyes looked somewhat sad. She had known Tiffany long enough to know that she was holding back. Before Lily could ask Tiffany what she was thinking, Lily's cab arrived.<br /> Tiffany hugged her again and said, "Keep me updated. You know my parents will accept you with open arms. They said the offer is still open if you want to join my pack."<br /> Lily nodded and got into the cab. She waved goodbye before telling the cab driver, "10 Armstead Place." The cab driver nodded and drove off.<br /> The drive didn't take long. All the while, she could feel a stabbing pain in her chance. It was another anxiety attack. She had never felt so bad before.<br /> "Ma'am, are you okay?" the cab driver asked, noticing her distress.<br /> "Yes, I am fine. Thank you," Lily answered. "Just having a little panic attack, I think."<br /> 'It's the stress,' Dina said to her. 'I am doing everything I can to dull it. I can't reach Baldur. I don't know why he isn't responding to me. Do you think our father or maybe his father did something?'<br /> Baldur was Matthew's wolf. He was as happy as Dina when they learned that they were mates. As much as Lily and Matthew talked on the phone, Dina and Baldur communicated more telepathically.<br /> 'It could be. I can't believe it. I don't want to believe that Matthew would agree to this. Maybe he is cutting off all communication because he doesn't want anyone to find him. No one knows about his apartment in the city,' Lily responded.<br /> The city was a neutral zone for all supernatural creatures. Pack hierarchy or mutual dislike of different races wasn't tolerated here. The elders made it a point that all supernatural children grew up aware of others to squash any ignorance. It was a good idea in theory, but many outside factors were at play. People couldn't help but judge one another.<br /> "We're here," the cab driver said, bringing Lily out of her thoughts. She pulled out $40 from her wallet and said, "Keep the change." She got out of the car and rushed up the steps to Matthew's apartment.<br /> Lily had been there more than once over the weekend. Her family never knew when she was home, and she wanted to keep it that way. When it would get bad at home, Matthew was a reprieve for her as Lily didn't want to have to deal with her family any more than she had to.<br /> Lily quickly grabbed the spare key under the mat and opened the door. She stepped into his apartment, and the pain seemed to intensify. Lily gripped her chest and almost fell face-first into the carpet. She used the wall to move further into his apartment.<br /> There was a smell that she couldn't quite place. It made her hackles rise. She felt angry for no reason.<br /> 'Find him now,' Dina growled within her.<br /> 'What's wrong?' Lily asked, but Dina only responded with a growl.<br /> "Oh, Matthew, deeper! Oh, yes! Pull my hair!"<br /> An all-too-familiar voice broke the silence, and Lily could now hear the slapping of skin. As she approached his bedroom, it became increasingly louder. Lily swallowed hard as she tried to process what she was hearing and what she didn't want to believe was happening. Lily's hand shivered as she was about to place her hand on the door.<br /> 'We must see this,' Dina growled. 'Open the door.'<br /> Lily slowly pushed open the door. There in front of her was Brandy, her sister, on all knees, back arched, while her fated mate was thrusting in her with abandon. Brandy lifted her head and smirked at Lily. It finally clicked now.<br /> Matthew didn't answer his phone because he was with her.<br /> The anxiety attacks, the waves of pain were Matthew making love to her.<br /> Lily was almost catatonic as she watched the betrayal before her eyes. This was supposed to be her. She had waited years for him, and here he was having intercourse with this bimbo in front of her.<br /> "Oh, I'm coming," Matthew groaned as he released into Brandy. Brandy's eyes rolled in satisfaction as she bounced back against Matthew, milking him of every drop.<br /> Lily gripped the side of the door frame, her claws going straight through as she tried to compose herself. The sudden movement caused Matthew to look up. His eyes widened in surprise when he saw her.<br /> "Oh hello, sister. Did you enjoy the show?" Brandy mocked as Lily walked into the room. Lily said nothing as she approached Brandy. With all her might, Lily slapped Brandy hard enough to send her into the headboard.<br /> "You bimbo!" Brandy yelled as she gripped her head in pain. Lily slapped her again before Matthew caught her wrist. She used her other hand to slap Matthew across the face with strength she didn't know she had. Her claws left gashes on the side of his face.<br /> "Lily, what the heck?" Matthew exclaimed.<br /> "Don't ever speak to us, you filthy dog," Lily growled out. Her eyes were silver as it was Dina now talking. "All this time, you betrayed us for this bimbo!"<br /> "You have to understand, Lily. I didn't have a choice. I..."<br /> "Enough of your lies! I will go through with the rejection ceremony. We can do it tonight because I want to be rid of you. I'll take whatever curse the Goddess dishes out!" Lily screamed before storming out, leaving the door wide open.<br /> "Don't you think that is inappropriate?" Kenneth asked his Luna from the doorway of their bedroom. <br /> "Not at all. It is a joyous occasion," Mandy said as she applied burgundy lipstick and stood up. She brushed the wrinkles out of her blue sweater dress as she looked herself over in the mirror before approaching him with a slight smile. "You should change. That suit is so depressing."<br /> "The suit is proper attire for the custom. You shouldn't take this much glee in her suffering," Kenneth responded, causing Mandy to frown. <br /> Mandy scoffed and said, "Don't try to act like you care about the little brat now. Don't be a hypocrite. You could care less and this arrangement will benefit the both of us."<br /> "At least make it believable in front of the Hunters," Kenneth reasoned. Mandy rolled her eyes. Of course she would behave. What kind of idiot did he take her for?<br /> "Come. You wouldn't want to keep Lily waiting," Mandy said condescendingly. <br /> Again, Kenneth didn't respond and followed Mandy to the entertainment hall. Both packs were in attendance. Both acknowledged their presence, showing their necks to them both. <br /> Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly looked agitated by the entire situation. The Luna of Grey Blood Pack was very against the rejection ceremony. However, she didn't have much say in the situation since both Alphas agreed to it. <br /> "Where is she?" Kenneth asked one of the omegas that were serving spirits. <br /> "She is coming, my Alpha. We are watching her closely. There is no chance she will run away again," the omega answered. <br /> Kenneth nodded and walked to the stage with Jack following behind him. He took a spoon to his spirits glass to get everyone's attention. <br /> "Thank you for joining us here tonight to celebrate the union of two great packs," Kenneth began and turned to Jack, "It is an honor that our packs will be united." <br /> "Yes, we look forward to our unified strength," Jack nodded. <br /> "Lily, Brandy, and Matthew Hunter, please come up here," Kenneth said. <br /> Brandy quickly came to greet her father. Kenneth frowned at her attire as he reluctantly hugged her. She was always scantily clad, even after telling her to dress appropriately for the occasion. <br /> 'Like mother, like daughter,' Kenneth's wolf, Jasper, said before growling in irritation at seeing Matthew. Kenneth had recently learned that Matthew had been sleeping with Brandy behind Lily's back. As a father and a believer of old customs, he wanted to choke him, but it was better this way. At least one of his daughters would be a proper Luna.<br /> 'We should tear his throat out for humiliating Lily,' Jasper growled.<br /> 'Calm down,' Kenneth told him.<br /> 'You're a pathetic father,' Jasper responded before blocking himself from Kenneth like he always did. <br /> After a few minutes, Lily did not show. Kenneth frowned and he spoke over the microphone, "Where is Lily? Bring her here!" He didn't need her defying him in front of both packs. This union had to happen. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Matthew stood on the stage awkwardly. He didn't expect that both packs would be here for this. Matthew assumed that this would be a private affair, but he knew his mother had to have had a hand in this. <br /> Kelly had been horrified and disappointed in Matthew when she discovered that Matthew had been sleeping with Lily's little sister. No one in their line had ever denied the Moon Goddess' will up until now. The only thing that calmed her was that Lily would still marry into the pack. <br /> Matthew didn't really want to be mated with Brandy. He just wanted to have fun before he was forever bound to Lily. However, he understood why his father wanted him to mate Mandy instead. An Alpha had to be seen as strong. A weak Luna was a liability. He could not rule a pack with an omega Luna.<br /> 'It is not the right choice!' Baldur growled within him. 'Why did the Moon Goddess curse me to be bonded to you until death? She is meant for us! You know it!'<br /> 'There is nothing we can do now. It is done,' Matthew responded.<br /> 'You fool. You're going to regret this.' Baldur warned before Matthew suppressed him again like he always did when he didn't want to hear what he had to say. <br /> After Kenneth and his father Jack's speech, there was a pause as they waited for Lily to appear. She had not shown up, which infuriated Kenneth. As he demanded to know where Lily was, her voice rang out. <br /> "I am here, father!"<br /> Lily emerged from the crowd, taking Matthew's breath away. There were murmurs from the crowd as they watched Lily. She wore a simple form-fitting strapless white dress with an overlay of lace. Her hair was pulled up in a bun, and a white veil covered her face. Lily wore her wedding dress to the rejection ceremony. <br /> When she got to the stage, she hugged her father, ignored Mandy, and curtsied to Alpha Jack and Luna Kelly before taking her position in front of Matthew. Lily kept a calm expression, but Matthew could see the fury in Lily's eyes. <br /> "Lily, I..." Matthew started, but she raised her hand, stopping him. <br /> Lily gave her hand to Jack and nodded to him. Jack smirked. This little female had sass. It was a shame that she was not an Alpha. Jack took the ceremonial blade and cut her palm. Matthew gave his hand to Kenneth, and he cut Matthew's hand. <br /> "I... I..." Matthew stammered. He found that he could not bring himself to say the words. Everything in him told him it was wrong. "Father, I can't. I..."<br /> "I, Lily Bray, the first-born daughter of Alpha Kenneth Bray, and my wolf, Dina, reject you, Matthew Hunter, the first-born son of Kenneth Hunter, and your wolf Baldur for your betrayal of our mate bond with my sister, Brandy," Lily said firmly as she grabbed Matthew's hand. "Do you accept?"	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1,164,764	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	420754543988803	Read Next Chapter Now👉	Calvin is my boyfriend, and we have been together for many years. Although other people in the pack often bully me, if Calvin is around, I can persevere. On that day, Calvin's birthday, I found out that he had an affair with my sister, and I decided to leave the pack. Just as I was about to leave, Alpha King came to our pack, and he captured everyone.<br /> "You want her? She's a human!"<br /> The king released a roar that made every member of the pack flinch and drop their heads lower in submission. With my face only a few inches from the ground, I watched with terror as the king moved away from me and stood before my biggest bully Kate. <br /> The greater distance between us allowed me to see more of him. He was larger than the other Lycans, his body covered in knotted scars that were visible beneath his fur.<br /> His claw was the size of Kate's head as he punched it through her ch#st, ripping her heart out the other side and sending the pack into a flurry of sobs and terrified mumblings for mercy.<br /> "You will do well to teach your pack to respect those above them." The witch's voice called out again, but I was trapped staring at Kate's body as the king pulled his hand out, and it fell to the ground.<br /> I was aware of him walking back to me, but I couldn’t take my eyes away. It was the large hand that grabbed me by my backpack and lifted me off the ground like a doll that brought me back to reality, and I instinctively met the glowing red eyes of the Lycan King.<br /> His deep voice sent a chill through me as he spoke, "Mine."<br /> ---<br /> Janet's P.O.V.<br /> <br /> I felt uneasy as soon as I entered the pack house. The way my pack mates were smirking at me, laughing behind their hands... I knew they were up to something. Their pranks and bullying had been getting worse and more painful each time they managed to get me alone. My bruises still hadn't gone away from the last time.<br /> <br /> My body ached from the beating I had taken two days ago, but I was only a few hours away from it all ending.<br /> <br /> I just needed to get to Calvin before they set their plan into motion.<br /> <br /> Calvin was my boyfriend of four years. He was the only one that cared for me, and the only one I could trust.<br /> <br /> We were high school sweethearts. He was also the next in line to become the Alpha of our pack. That didn't matter to me, but it did matter to the other women in the pack. They hated that he was with me. They felt that they deserved a stronger Luna than I would be, and they all wanted to be his chosen one.<br /> <br /> I hadn't even shifted yet. To them, I was no more than an omega...a runt as they liked to call me, the weakest of the litter.<br /> <br /> It should have happened three years ago when I turned sixteen, but it didn't. Now I was nineteen, the age at which we could recognize our mates as our wolves should have matured by then. Had I shifted, I would have known Calvin was my mate already, but we had to wait the extra two months until today, his nineteenth birthday, for him to recognize me as his mate.<br /> <br /> Calvin didn't care that I hadn't turned. We had been together since before either of us were old enough to shift, and we were both positive that we were mates. He stood by me and protected me from the cruelty of the wolves around us when I failed to shift with the others.<br /> <br /> 'Calvin? Where are you?' I asked through our pack link but received no response.<br /> <br /> "Poor little human, you have a lot of guts to show up here right now. Do you have any idea how happy the pack is? Having you here will just ruin it. This party is for pack wolves only." Kate, my sister's best friend, said as the crowd parted for her, and the music stopped. All of the party guests stopped dancing and talking to watch as the biggest bully in the pack approached me.<br /> <br /> The flashing lights of varying colors continued in the uncomfortable silence.<br /> <br /> I hoped the man of the hour would see the disruption and step forward to my side, but he didn't. As I glanced around at all of the amused faces, he was nowhere to be seen.<br /> <br /> "Calvin invited me. I am in this pack, and I'm allowed to be here." I whispered, but I could feel the heat building in the back of my eyes as they all laughed again. Something was going on, and it was more than just Kate running her big mouth.<br /> <br /> "Even he doesn't want you here." She sneered before smiling at me widely. "See for yourself. Where is Calvin, hm? I think he went up to his room. You should go bring him back down to the party and see what he has to say."<br /> <br /> I held his present against my chest tighter as I narrowed my eyes. She was up to something, but I wanted to get to Calvin more than I wanted to deal with her b##lsh!t.<br /> <br /> As I took a step forward, Kate stepped to the side, and I could feel everyone watching me with amusement as I went up the stairs.<br /> <br /> Calvin's room was at the end of the hall behind double doors, and I rushed toward it. I could hear people coming up the stairs behind me, no doubt being led by Kate, but my salvation was only a few feet away.<br /> <br /> As soon as I got in his room, I could close the door and act as if none of them existed.<br /> <br /> It would just be the two of us.<br /> <br /> There was a stirring in the back of my mind as I wrapped my hand around the cold doorknob. It was a warning, telling me not to go inside. It wanted me to turn around and run, knowing this was a trap. Yet, I turned the knob anyway and pushed the door open.<br /> <br /> The loud moan of the female beneath my boyfriend made me freeze, and I stared wide-eyed at the couple tangled together. <br /> <br /> Calvin thr#st into her quickly, releasing his own groans of pleasure.<br /> <br /> My stomach tied in a knot, and it felt hard to breathe. The small spark of light in my life was extinguished, sending my mind into complete darkness as I processed what I was seeing.<br /> <br /> He lifted his head, meeting my tear-streaked face, but not seeing me as his wolf was in control. His canines extended just before he latched onto her neck, puncturing the skin and marking her as his mate.<br /> <br /> My sister.<br /> <br /> "No," I whispered as my hand covered my mouth. Calvin pulled back snarling at the disruption.<br /> <br /> "I told you he didn't want you," Kate whispered into my ear, and my sister laughed from beneath my boyfriend as she reached up and ran her hand through Calvin's short blonde hair.<br /> <br /> "Would you mind closing the door, Janet?" Kelly asked innocently, but the malicious look in her narrowed eyes showed she was pleased by her victory over me. Not only had she stolen the love of my life, but she was now to be his Luna. "I'm trying to have a private moment with my mate."<br /> <br /> Mate.<br /> <br /> The word seemed so empty now. Calvin had hated Kelly. He had watched how mean she was toward me and resented her. Now, he was baring his teeth at me, defending her.<br /> <br /> "How could you?" I choked out as a sob wracked through my ch#st, and the present in my hold dropped to the floor before me. The sudden and loud noise seemed to snap Calvin back into control, and his eyes returned to their normal brown.<br /> <br /> His jaw dropped open as he glanced from me to my sister with guilt, but he didn't look the least bit regretful. He was happy to have found and marked his mate, he only hated that he had been caught cheating. The torn look on his face only made me angrier as he gasped my name while he pulled out of my sister. She sat up as he climbed to his feet, neither of them ashamed to be seen n@#ed.<br /> <br /> "Janet, I…" He said, stepping forward and causing me to take a step away, only to be pushed back toward him by the crowd of on-lookers.<br /> <br /> I stumbled forward, trying to stay as far away from him as possible.<br /> <br /> The steady stream of tears blurred my vision, and my ch#st hurt as he whispered my name again. "Janet…She’s, my mate." He finally announced, causing the house to cheer in celebration that their future Luna had been claimed.	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1,164,778	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	460684889620767	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	" Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him.<br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I groaned.<br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have sleep with her you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. I took the ring off and threw it at him.<br /> ————————<br /> "Found it " Jessica said running into the room with a bottle of our favourite beverage. <br /> I had just gotten Jayson to sleep in his bed after the rough day we had. Jayson is only 6 months old and just like any young boy he loves his father. But Leon has a demanding job and most of the time comes home just in time to play with his son. <br /> Me and Leon met 6 years ago at a wedding and we instantly fell in love you could say. I promised myself that I wouldn't get in a relationship however when Leon was at the same school as me it was hard to stay away. A baby wasn't really in his plans. <br /> The thing that most attracted me to him was that he had this plan, had his future all mapped out. He wasn't messing around he knew what he wanted and was hungry for success. You try and tell me that isn't attractive. <br /> Last night me and leon were arguing about how he never spent time with his son. I wanted him to create a bond with Jayson but he is too focused on his growing company rather than his fast growing son. <br /> I screamed and hit him and I ended up in our bed alone after he shoved a nights worth of clothes in a bag and left. He had the money to go anywhere, where he would sleep tonight didn't worry me. <br /> All couples argue I know that, but there's only so much I can take. It's either about him not being home or the countless times i accuse him of prioritising other women over me. After all I was just the woman who stayed at home taking care of our son. <br /> I stay home most days with taking shifts at my brothers shop as his co-owner. He doesn't like how i am in charge of taking care of jayson but he was helpful in providing me with a job that i didn't have to leave the house for. <br /> " you can't seriously be happy with Leon " Jess, my best friend says as we watched a tv show in the lounge. I had invited her over to stay the night after telling her the fight we had last night. <br /> This was a usual event for us, every week we fought. <br /> I looked at her " I can't just be selfish Jess, I have my son to think about and he deserves to have a life with his parents, both of them" I tell her. <br /> She doesn't have children so she can't understand that you just have to sacrifice for your child. <br /> " Jayson may only be 6 months but he would never want you to suffer. Leon doesn't deserve you and you're sacrificing way too much for him " As you can tell Jess isn't Leon's fan. At the beginning of our relationship she adored him but recently He has been given her reasons to despise him. <br /> " just think about it at least " she added on as she turned to face the screen again. <br /> I nodded " I will " I replied to her, my eyes falling to my phone. It was depressing that I kept looking at my phone waiting for him to message me. We watched tv for the rest of the night until both of us fell asleep. <br /> I woke up at 5 am when I heard my son crying. He was screaming my name from his room, like he always does when he wakes up from his sleep. <br /> I grabbed my jumper and rushed to meet Jayson who was sat up in his bed. <br /> " oh my sweet baby mummy's here" I said picking his up and bringing him into my chest. <br /> His head rested on my chest as I rubbed his back. His cries we calming down now as he leant on my chest, he could probably feel my beating heart. <br /> Jess joined me in the room with a bottle of milk for him. I knew he needed to be changed and probably was wondering where his father was. <br /> I placed him down and grabbed a brand-new nappy and started to change him as Jess made funny faces at him to distract him. <br /> " you think we can get him into this" Jess said pulling out a black and white outfit from around her back. <br /> I laughed because she always loved dressing him up in cute outfits. When she came to visit me at the hospital after delivering Jayson she already had his going home outfit ready. <br /> She loved Jay just like her own and I knew as soon as I found out I was pregnant that she was going to be his god mother. I didn't really have a choice though. <br /> Her face when I asked her was something of a surprised one because I had only found out a few days before that she had slept with my brother. Neither of them wanted anything more but I was annoyed that they wouldn't tell me. <br /> When I called them to the house they thought I was going to be angry and possibly hate them but I actually invited them over to tell them I was pregnant and for them to be my sons god parents. <br /> At the time my brother thought I was having a girl. <br /> " here you try and get him in there" I passed over Jayson. <br /> She happily started to change him. She occasionally tickled him to get him to break out into giggles. <br /> I decided to have a shower before I needed to make him breakfast. My phone was vibrating with different notifications before I could even open the large glass doors. <br /> I found a few images from last night with Leon and his business partner at an event. <br /> Jealousy overcame my mind as I noticed how he was smiling around Emily he was happy. His arm was around her waist. <br /> There was a video of them talking that random people were tagging me in. Leaving all types of comments that were implying a lot of different things. <br /> I had received a lot of messages from friends with advice and support. This is the first time that they had been seen together in the media but for me, I have seen this many times. <br /> I placed my phone down and jumped into the shower. I let the water drip down my body I tried not to be too bothered about it but my eyes were trailing down my body. <br /> He used to love my curves, he would admire my body and he would worship me like I was some one in a million woman. <br /> These days I don't get any of that attention. Now it's on a different woman, maybe my post baby body was unattractive for him now. <br /> Pushing my new found insecurities to the side I finished showering and got dressed. <br /> I found Jay and Jess in the lounge sitting watching a show on the tv. <br /> I smiled. I don't know what I would do without Jayson. <br /> Another vibrate brought me back to my phone. <br /> Relationship on the rocks? Leon appears to enjoy a night away from his family with Emily. See pictures. <br /> It read. <br /> Someone had mentioned me on Instagram with numerous pictures showing Leon with that same woman. <br /> As I scrolled through my heart broke when I saw the picture. <br /> " babe? " Jess said standing in front of me as I stared at my phone. <br /> She took the phone from me?and gasped. Clearly she hadn't expected him to do that to me. <br /> Why would he cheat on me. He didn't even have the decency to break up with me before he goes and pecks another woman. <br /> He's lucky we're only engaged, it makes me wonder why he bothered to propose when he would just do this to me. <br /> " Stay with Jayson I'm going to find this son of a woman" I said walking back into my room and grabbing my boots and jacket. This was the final straw, I was not going to be made a joke by Leon. <br /> She cradled Jayson as she watched me. " I'm sorry babe, you Sure you don't want to calm down first" I could tell that she was nervous of what I was going to do. <br /> " no, can't you see he's taken advantage of me, sitting back and being the perfect girlfriend. I won't let my kind heart let him get away with this" I said grabbing random things and shoving them into a bag. <br /> At this point I didn't even know what I was shoving into my bag. <br /> I messaged my brother quickly telling him to come and bring three large suitcases. <br /> This is him home I don't want to be here. Not where we created this life together. <br /> " I know. Call me if you need anything" she said watching me run around the room. <br /> I nodded before walking out the door and running over to my car. Thank god I bought this car myself and not relied on Leon to provide everything. <br /> It was already 10 in the morning so I knew he would be at the office. I drove to the address and pulled up to the entrance. Not caring I was blocking the door with my car. <br /> I smiled at the doorman. " don't worry I won't be long " I said throwing him the keys. He gulped as he ran towards the car, probably to move it out of the way. <br /> As soon as I walked inside, I noticed that people were staring at me. Some with serious faces and others were probably itching to make fun of me. It truly hurts knowing how many restless nights I spent here at the beginning when there were just 5 employees here. <br /> I walked up to his floor and noticed the alarming look that his assistant was giving me. She jumped out her seat. <br /> " Charlize, he's in a meeting can I get you a drink maybe, coffee" she smiles at me stopping me from bursting through his dark brown doors, leading to his multimillion-pound office. <br /> Didn't know we were on first name basis if I'm being honest. Kelly is one example of a woman who tried to steal my man. <br /> I stared her down " No I'm fine. If he's in a meeting, I'll just wait for him here" I said walking over and sitting on the sofa. I crossed my legs and leant back. My mind was clouded with fury I didn't even feel like crying. <br /> I crossed my legs and waited patiently. <br /> " okay " she mumbled quickly running to her office probably to give my loving fiance a heads up. Would be a good idea. <br /> I laughed when I found Jess sharing a video of her trashing his office at the house. My brother could be seen in the background trying to not laugh. <br /> The view count was crazy. <br /> It wasn't long before I saw her walk out his office. <br /> You have got to be kidding. <br /> She didn't make eye contact with me she tried to escape but I stepped up to her. Her alarmed and scared eyes were amusing. I was itching to smile. <br /> " I know you hate me but please don't make a scene here. We are running a business here " she tells me looking around. <br /> Her staff were poking their heads out their offices trying to get a good look. <br /> " Of course, sorry I'm just a dumb housewife so I don't know anything about business" her smile soon disappeared. Even she knows what I did at the beginning of this company. <br /> I made the motion like I was about to leave but instead of just walking away I brought my hand up and slapped her right across the face. <br /> The slap echoed and people gasped, probably didn't believe that would dare touch her. Security were already heading my way, speaking into their . She held her hand up to them. They stopped walking. <br /> " men don't know how to keep their manhood in their pants. Leon didn't have a single <br /> Bone in his body that thought about my family or his son. But I hoped that you would have" I said to her. <br /> She looked slightly guilty but she didn't say anything. Probably lost for words. <br /> I turned around and found Leon standing at the door of his office his eyes showing guilt, sadness, regret and pain. <br /> " you want to do this here or inside" I said standing in front of him. He wasn't making any room for me to go inside. <br /> As soon as we got inside, he reached for me. I slapped his hands away. <br /> " Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him. He didn't look surprised at my reaction. <br /> Leon wasn't stupid. <br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I moaned. Why do they always start like that. <br /> I'm not that difficult, if he wanted another woman we could easily break up and he would still see his son without a problem. <br /> " I've sat back for way too long. Watched you become this man with an office, nice cars a beautiful son and you still want more" I laughed thinking at how stupid I had been. Blind, I was blind. <br /> He leant back against the wall. His hands moving to loosen his tie. <br /> Stressed are we. <br /> " she's not you, baby,I would never choose her over you" he says stepping forward and coming towards me. <br /> I felt sick. Is that supposed to make it all okay. <br /> "Tell me something was she just in here, her lips around you huh? I said coming face to face with him. <br /> I needed to vent, scream. <br /> My words surprised him. He glared at me " don't be so vulgar Of course not" he tried to defend himself. Key word, tried. <br /> Probably didn't think I'd go and find out for myself. <br /> I grabbed his belt and dropped my hand underneath his pants. <br /> He stiffened. This proved nothing for me but it was fun to see him squirm. <br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have drilled-up you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> He held onto my shoulders " what are you going to do leave me. We have a son you're my fiance you're mine Charlize " he said bringing me close to him. <br /> I had to laugh. Now he wants to remember we are a family, that he has a son. <br /> Makes me sick. Where were these thoughts last night. <br /> My hands pushed him back, I had no control over my anger, my frustration. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. Last year I would have fallen weak to his charms. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. <br /> I knew he was watching. " don't" he said, reaching for my hands. <br /> I turned around and continued sliding the ring off my finger. Once it was off, I threw it at his chest. It dropped to the floor right between his legs. <br /> " I won't sit back and let you treat me like Leon. I will never take you away from your son because I'm not a monster but you're going to have to fight for his time. He deserved your time and love but you'd rather cheat on us" <br /> I moved around his body reaching for the door. <br /> " I can provide for him more than enough. What makes you think the judge will let you have full rights to our son" he said just before I opened the door. <br /> His words made me stop. <br /> " you're a intelligent man Leon but that was honestly the most stupidest thing you could have ever said" <br /> With those words registering in his brain I walked out the office. My head held high and my future to look forward to now. <br /> ---<br /> My brother George, helped me move into my mother's house all day. When mum saw her two children together helping each other out she was happy. From many problems growing up I guess this was a miracle. <br /> My phone was still blowing up. The countless messages and calls from Leon. <br /> 15 missed calls from Leon <br /> Liz answer the phone <br /> Baby you have to listen to me hear me out. <br /> I need you, I need Jayson <br /> Charlize <br /> The next morning, I decided to head to the park with Jayson. I believe that some fresh air would do him just right. <br /> Mum was taking a long sleep and I knew she had a dinner party with her best friends tonight. <br /> " c'mon jay jay lets go out, "I said strapping him into his pushchair. <br /> He found the roof of the pram to be very interesting to him. <br /> I walked for ten minutes to the nearest park. As soon as I arrived little girls came running over instantly recognising Jayson. <br /> He's a hit what can I say. <br /> " Oh, Lizzy look at him he's holding my pinky," a girl says laughing. I looked over and rightly so Jayson was tightly holding onto this girls finger for dear life. <br /> " clearly he misses you," I said to her. <br /> A group of young girls were all looking at Jayson. They loved him and I knew when they were older they would be great candidates for babysitters. Maybe I should start getting contacts numbers. <br /> I sat back and watched as they fussed around with Jayson. Jay being the ladies man welcomed the attention and loved it. <br /> He's going to be trouble when he's older I swear. <br /> I thought that I would be at peace her in the park surrounded by children. The only problems they would have is wondering who's turn it was on the slide. <br /> If only my life was that simple. <br /> My eyes narrowed in on an oddly familiar figure. Standing leaning against a black Mercedes. When he knew that I saw him he made his way over. The mothers of the other kids watched him as he marched across the park. <br /> " how did you find me, " I said as Leon sat beside me, a little too close for my liking. <br /> Jayson was already wiggling around in his seat when his eyes met Leon's. Clearly, he missed his dad. <br /> "Go ahead," I said motioning for Leon to hold his son. <br /> I watched him pick up Leon and hold him in his arms. He waved Jayson's arms around and made funny faces. <br /> It hurt to see them like that. Knowing that we can never be that once happy family again. <br /> " what are you doing here," I asked him as he placed Jayson back down. <br /> He glances at me. " well if you're not going to answer me calls I'm going to have to find another way to get to see my family" <br /> He's using this family word a lot recently. Seemed to have slipped his mind when he was cheating on me. <br /> " well, you've seen him. We will work an agreement on when you can see him" I said to him bluntly. <br /> I know he wasn't happy with that outcome. <br /> " it's not just him I'm here to see."	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1,164,784	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	466034595777464	Read More Exciting Content👉	Calvin is my boyfriend, and we have been together for many years. Although other people in the pack often bully me, if Calvin is around, I can persevere. On that day, Calvin's birthday, I found out that he had an affair with my sister, and I decided to leave the pack. Just as I was about to leave, Alpha King came to our pack, and he captured everyone.<br /> "You want her? She's a human!"<br /> The king released a roar that made every member of the pack flinch and drop their heads lower in submission. With my face only a few inches from the ground, I watched with terror as the king moved away from me and stood before my biggest bully Kate. <br /> The greater distance between us allowed me to see more of him. He was larger than the other Lycans, his body covered in knotted scars that were visible beneath his fur.<br /> His claw was the size of Kate's head as he punched it through her ch#st, ripping her heart out the other side and sending the pack into a flurry of sobs and terrified mumblings for mercy.<br /> "You will do well to teach your pack to respect those above them." The witch's voice called out again, but I was trapped staring at Kate's body as the king pulled his hand out, and it fell to the ground.<br /> I was aware of him walking back to me, but I couldn’t take my eyes away. It was the large hand that grabbed me by my backpack and lifted me off the ground like a doll that brought me back to reality, and I instinctively met the glowing red eyes of the Lycan King.<br /> His deep voice sent a chill through me as he spoke, "Mine."<br /> ---<br /> Janet's P.O.V.<br /> <br /> I felt uneasy as soon as I entered the pack house. The way my pack mates were smirking at me, laughing behind their hands... I knew they were up to something. Their pranks and bullying had been getting worse and more painful each time they managed to get me alone. My bruises still hadn't gone away from the last time.<br /> <br /> My body ached from the beating I had taken two days ago, but I was only a few hours away from it all ending.<br /> <br /> I just needed to get to Calvin before they set their plan into motion.<br /> <br /> Calvin was my boyfriend of four years. He was the only one that cared for me, and the only one I could trust.<br /> <br /> We were high school sweethearts. He was also the next in line to become the Alpha of our pack. That didn't matter to me, but it did matter to the other women in the pack. They hated that he was with me. They felt that they deserved a stronger Luna than I would be, and they all wanted to be his chosen one.<br /> <br /> I hadn't even shifted yet. To them, I was no more than an omega...a runt as they liked to call me, the weakest of the litter.<br /> <br /> It should have happened three years ago when I turned sixteen, but it didn't. Now I was nineteen, the age at which we could recognize our mates as our wolves should have matured by then. Had I shifted, I would have known Calvin was my mate already, but we had to wait the extra two months until today, his nineteenth birthday, for him to recognize me as his mate.<br /> <br /> Calvin didn't care that I hadn't turned. We had been together since before either of us were old enough to shift, and we were both positive that we were mates. He stood by me and protected me from the cruelty of the wolves around us when I failed to shift with the others.<br /> <br /> 'Calvin? Where are you?' I asked through our pack link but received no response.<br /> <br /> "Poor little human, you have a lot of guts to show up here right now. Do you have any idea how happy the pack is? Having you here will just ruin it. This party is for pack wolves only." Kate, my sister's best friend, said as the crowd parted for her, and the music stopped. All of the party guests stopped dancing and talking to watch as the biggest bully in the pack approached me.<br /> <br /> The flashing lights of varying colors continued in the uncomfortable silence.<br /> <br /> I hoped the man of the hour would see the disruption and step forward to my side, but he didn't. As I glanced around at all of the amused faces, he was nowhere to be seen.<br /> <br /> "Calvin invited me. I am in this pack, and I'm allowed to be here." I whispered, but I could feel the heat building in the back of my eyes as they all laughed again. Something was going on, and it was more than just Kate running her big mouth.<br /> <br /> "Even he doesn't want you here." She sneered before smiling at me widely. "See for yourself. Where is Calvin, hm? I think he went up to his room. You should go bring him back down to the party and see what he has to say."<br /> <br /> I held his present against my chest tighter as I narrowed my eyes. She was up to something, but I wanted to get to Calvin more than I wanted to deal with her b##lsh!t.<br /> <br /> As I took a step forward, Kate stepped to the side, and I could feel everyone watching me with amusement as I went up the stairs.<br /> <br /> Calvin's room was at the end of the hall behind double doors, and I rushed toward it. I could hear people coming up the stairs behind me, no doubt being led by Kate, but my salvation was only a few feet away.<br /> <br /> As soon as I got in his room, I could close the door and act as if none of them existed.<br /> <br /> It would just be the two of us.<br /> <br /> There was a stirring in the back of my mind as I wrapped my hand around the cold doorknob. It was a warning, telling me not to go inside. It wanted me to turn around and run, knowing this was a trap. Yet, I turned the knob anyway and pushed the door open.<br /> <br /> The loud moan of the female beneath my boyfriend made me freeze, and I stared wide-eyed at the couple tangled together. <br /> <br /> Calvin thr#st into her quickly, releasing his own groans of pleasure.<br /> <br /> My stomach tied in a knot, and it felt hard to breathe. The small spark of light in my life was extinguished, sending my mind into complete darkness as I processed what I was seeing.<br /> <br /> He lifted his head, meeting my tear-streaked face, but not seeing me as his wolf was in control. His canines extended just before he latched onto her neck, puncturing the skin and marking her as his mate.<br /> <br /> My sister.<br /> <br /> "No," I whispered as my hand covered my mouth. Calvin pulled back snarling at the disruption.<br /> <br /> "I told you he didn't want you," Kate whispered into my ear, and my sister laughed from beneath my boyfriend as she reached up and ran her hand through Calvin's short blonde hair.<br /> <br /> "Would you mind closing the door, Janet?" Kelly asked innocently, but the malicious look in her narrowed eyes showed she was pleased by her victory over me. Not only had she stolen the love of my life, but she was now to be his Luna. "I'm trying to have a private moment with my mate."<br /> <br /> Mate.<br /> <br /> The word seemed so empty now. Calvin had hated Kelly. He had watched how mean she was toward me and resented her. Now, he was baring his teeth at me, defending her.<br /> <br /> "How could you?" I choked out as a sob wracked through my ch#st, and the present in my hold dropped to the floor before me. The sudden and loud noise seemed to snap Calvin back into control, and his eyes returned to their normal brown.<br /> <br /> His jaw dropped open as he glanced from me to my sister with guilt, but he didn't look the least bit regretful. He was happy to have found and marked his mate, he only hated that he had been caught cheating. The torn look on his face only made me angrier as he gasped my name while he pulled out of my sister. She sat up as he climbed to his feet, neither of them ashamed to be seen n@#ed.<br /> <br /> "Janet, I…" He said, stepping forward and causing me to take a step away, only to be pushed back toward him by the crowd of on-lookers.<br /> <br /> I stumbled forward, trying to stay as far away from him as possible.<br /> <br /> The steady stream of tears blurred my vision, and my ch#st hurt as he whispered my name again. "Janet…She’s, my mate." He finally announced, causing the house to cheer in celebration that their future Luna had been claimed.	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1,164,779	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	460684889620767	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	" Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him.<br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I groaned.<br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have sleep with her you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. I took the ring off and threw it at him.<br /> ————————<br /> "Found it " Jessica said running into the room with a bottle of our favourite beverage. <br /> I had just gotten Jayson to sleep in his bed after the rough day we had. Jayson is only 6 months old and just like any young boy he loves his father. But Leon has a demanding job and most of the time comes home just in time to play with his son. <br /> Me and Leon met 6 years ago at a wedding and we instantly fell in love you could say. I promised myself that I wouldn't get in a relationship however when Leon was at the same school as me it was hard to stay away. A baby wasn't really in his plans. <br /> The thing that most attracted me to him was that he had this plan, had his future all mapped out. He wasn't messing around he knew what he wanted and was hungry for success. You try and tell me that isn't attractive. <br /> Last night me and leon were arguing about how he never spent time with his son. I wanted him to create a bond with Jayson but he is too focused on his growing company rather than his fast growing son. <br /> I screamed and hit him and I ended up in our bed alone after he shoved a nights worth of clothes in a bag and left. He had the money to go anywhere, where he would sleep tonight didn't worry me. <br /> All couples argue I know that, but there's only so much I can take. It's either about him not being home or the countless times i accuse him of prioritising other women over me. After all I was just the woman who stayed at home taking care of our son. <br /> I stay home most days with taking shifts at my brothers shop as his co-owner. He doesn't like how i am in charge of taking care of jayson but he was helpful in providing me with a job that i didn't have to leave the house for. <br /> " you can't seriously be happy with Leon " Jess, my best friend says as we watched a tv show in the lounge. I had invited her over to stay the night after telling her the fight we had last night. <br /> This was a usual event for us, every week we fought. <br /> I looked at her " I can't just be selfish Jess, I have my son to think about and he deserves to have a life with his parents, both of them" I tell her. <br /> She doesn't have children so she can't understand that you just have to sacrifice for your child. <br /> " Jayson may only be 6 months but he would never want you to suffer. Leon doesn't deserve you and you're sacrificing way too much for him " As you can tell Jess isn't Leon's fan. At the beginning of our relationship she adored him but recently He has been given her reasons to despise him. <br /> " just think about it at least " she added on as she turned to face the screen again. <br /> I nodded " I will " I replied to her, my eyes falling to my phone. It was depressing that I kept looking at my phone waiting for him to message me. We watched tv for the rest of the night until both of us fell asleep. <br /> I woke up at 5 am when I heard my son crying. He was screaming my name from his room, like he always does when he wakes up from his sleep. <br /> I grabbed my jumper and rushed to meet Jayson who was sat up in his bed. <br /> " oh my sweet baby mummy's here" I said picking his up and bringing him into my chest. <br /> His head rested on my chest as I rubbed his back. His cries we calming down now as he leant on my chest, he could probably feel my beating heart. <br /> Jess joined me in the room with a bottle of milk for him. I knew he needed to be changed and probably was wondering where his father was. <br /> I placed him down and grabbed a brand-new nappy and started to change him as Jess made funny faces at him to distract him. <br /> " you think we can get him into this" Jess said pulling out a black and white outfit from around her back. <br /> I laughed because she always loved dressing him up in cute outfits. When she came to visit me at the hospital after delivering Jayson she already had his going home outfit ready. <br /> She loved Jay just like her own and I knew as soon as I found out I was pregnant that she was going to be his god mother. I didn't really have a choice though. <br /> Her face when I asked her was something of a surprised one because I had only found out a few days before that she had slept with my brother. Neither of them wanted anything more but I was annoyed that they wouldn't tell me. <br /> When I called them to the house they thought I was going to be angry and possibly hate them but I actually invited them over to tell them I was pregnant and for them to be my sons god parents. <br /> At the time my brother thought I was having a girl. <br /> " here you try and get him in there" I passed over Jayson. <br /> She happily started to change him. She occasionally tickled him to get him to break out into giggles. <br /> I decided to have a shower before I needed to make him breakfast. My phone was vibrating with different notifications before I could even open the large glass doors. <br /> I found a few images from last night with Leon and his business partner at an event. <br /> Jealousy overcame my mind as I noticed how he was smiling around Emily he was happy. His arm was around her waist. <br /> There was a video of them talking that random people were tagging me in. Leaving all types of comments that were implying a lot of different things. <br /> I had received a lot of messages from friends with advice and support. This is the first time that they had been seen together in the media but for me, I have seen this many times. <br /> I placed my phone down and jumped into the shower. I let the water drip down my body I tried not to be too bothered about it but my eyes were trailing down my body. <br /> He used to love my curves, he would admire my body and he would worship me like I was some one in a million woman. <br /> These days I don't get any of that attention. Now it's on a different woman, maybe my post baby body was unattractive for him now. <br /> Pushing my new found insecurities to the side I finished showering and got dressed. <br /> I found Jay and Jess in the lounge sitting watching a show on the tv. <br /> I smiled. I don't know what I would do without Jayson. <br /> Another vibrate brought me back to my phone. <br /> Relationship on the rocks? Leon appears to enjoy a night away from his family with Emily. See pictures. <br /> It read. <br /> Someone had mentioned me on Instagram with numerous pictures showing Leon with that same woman. <br /> As I scrolled through my heart broke when I saw the picture. <br /> " babe? " Jess said standing in front of me as I stared at my phone. <br /> She took the phone from me?and gasped. Clearly she hadn't expected him to do that to me. <br /> Why would he cheat on me. He didn't even have the decency to break up with me before he goes and pecks another woman. <br /> He's lucky we're only engaged, it makes me wonder why he bothered to propose when he would just do this to me. <br /> " Stay with Jayson I'm going to find this son of a woman" I said walking back into my room and grabbing my boots and jacket. This was the final straw, I was not going to be made a joke by Leon. <br /> She cradled Jayson as she watched me. " I'm sorry babe, you Sure you don't want to calm down first" I could tell that she was nervous of what I was going to do. <br /> " no, can't you see he's taken advantage of me, sitting back and being the perfect girlfriend. I won't let my kind heart let him get away with this" I said grabbing random things and shoving them into a bag. <br /> At this point I didn't even know what I was shoving into my bag. <br /> I messaged my brother quickly telling him to come and bring three large suitcases. <br /> This is him home I don't want to be here. Not where we created this life together. <br /> " I know. Call me if you need anything" she said watching me run around the room. <br /> I nodded before walking out the door and running over to my car. Thank god I bought this car myself and not relied on Leon to provide everything. <br /> It was already 10 in the morning so I knew he would be at the office. I drove to the address and pulled up to the entrance. Not caring I was blocking the door with my car. <br /> I smiled at the doorman. " don't worry I won't be long " I said throwing him the keys. He gulped as he ran towards the car, probably to move it out of the way. <br /> As soon as I walked inside, I noticed that people were staring at me. Some with serious faces and others were probably itching to make fun of me. It truly hurts knowing how many restless nights I spent here at the beginning when there were just 5 employees here. <br /> I walked up to his floor and noticed the alarming look that his assistant was giving me. She jumped out her seat. <br /> " Charlize, he's in a meeting can I get you a drink maybe, coffee" she smiles at me stopping me from bursting through his dark brown doors, leading to his multimillion-pound office. <br /> Didn't know we were on first name basis if I'm being honest. Kelly is one example of a woman who tried to steal my man. <br /> I stared her down " No I'm fine. If he's in a meeting, I'll just wait for him here" I said walking over and sitting on the sofa. I crossed my legs and leant back. My mind was clouded with fury I didn't even feel like crying. <br /> I crossed my legs and waited patiently. <br /> " okay " she mumbled quickly running to her office probably to give my loving fiance a heads up. Would be a good idea. <br /> I laughed when I found Jess sharing a video of her trashing his office at the house. My brother could be seen in the background trying to not laugh. <br /> The view count was crazy. <br /> It wasn't long before I saw her walk out his office. <br /> You have got to be kidding. <br /> She didn't make eye contact with me she tried to escape but I stepped up to her. Her alarmed and scared eyes were amusing. I was itching to smile. <br /> " I know you hate me but please don't make a scene here. We are running a business here " she tells me looking around. <br /> Her staff were poking their heads out their offices trying to get a good look. <br /> " Of course, sorry I'm just a dumb housewife so I don't know anything about business" her smile soon disappeared. Even she knows what I did at the beginning of this company. <br /> I made the motion like I was about to leave but instead of just walking away I brought my hand up and slapped her right across the face. <br /> The slap echoed and people gasped, probably didn't believe that would dare touch her. Security were already heading my way, speaking into their . She held her hand up to them. They stopped walking. <br /> " men don't know how to keep their manhood in their pants. Leon didn't have a single <br /> Bone in his body that thought about my family or his son. But I hoped that you would have" I said to her. <br /> She looked slightly guilty but she didn't say anything. Probably lost for words. <br /> I turned around and found Leon standing at the door of his office his eyes showing guilt, sadness, regret and pain. <br /> " you want to do this here or inside" I said standing in front of him. He wasn't making any room for me to go inside. <br /> As soon as we got inside, he reached for me. I slapped his hands away. <br /> " Don't touch me" I shouted at him pointing my finger at him. He didn't look surprised at my reaction. <br /> Leon wasn't stupid. <br /> " Liz please, I can explain" I moaned. Why do they always start like that. <br /> I'm not that difficult, if he wanted another woman we could easily break up and he would still see his son without a problem. <br /> " I've sat back for way too long. Watched you become this man with an office, nice cars a beautiful son and you still want more" I laughed thinking at how stupid I had been. Blind, I was blind. <br /> He leant back against the wall. His hands moving to loosen his tie. <br /> Stressed are we. <br /> " she's not you, baby,I would never choose her over you" he says stepping forward and coming towards me. <br /> I felt sick. Is that supposed to make it all okay. <br /> "Tell me something was she just in here, her lips around you huh? I said coming face to face with him. <br /> I needed to vent, scream. <br /> My words surprised him. He glared at me " don't be so vulgar Of course not" he tried to defend himself. Key word, tried. <br /> Probably didn't think I'd go and find out for myself. <br /> I grabbed his belt and dropped my hand underneath his pants. <br /> He stiffened. This proved nothing for me but it was fun to see him squirm. <br /> " you have ruined everything we built and if you think I'm to going to forgive you because you claim to have drilled-up you will need some serious help Leon" I screamed at him. <br /> He held onto my shoulders " what are you going to do leave me. We have a son you're my fiance you're mine Charlize " he said bringing me close to him. <br /> I had to laugh. Now he wants to remember we are a family, that he has a son. <br /> Makes me sick. Where were these thoughts last night. <br /> My hands pushed him back, I had no control over my anger, my frustration. <br /> " Don't forget your place" he said lifting up my chin and staring down at me. Last year I would have fallen weak to his charms. <br /> My fingers moved to the over exaggerated diamond ring on my finger. <br /> I knew he was watching. " don't" he said, reaching for my hands. <br /> I turned around and continued sliding the ring off my finger. Once it was off, I threw it at his chest. It dropped to the floor right between his legs. <br /> " I won't sit back and let you treat me like Leon. I will never take you away from your son because I'm not a monster but you're going to have to fight for his time. He deserved your time and love but you'd rather cheat on us" <br /> I moved around his body reaching for the door. <br /> " I can provide for him more than enough. What makes you think the judge will let you have full rights to our son" he said just before I opened the door. <br /> His words made me stop. <br /> " you're a intelligent man Leon but that was honestly the most stupidest thing you could have ever said" <br /> With those words registering in his brain I walked out the office. My head held high and my future to look forward to now. <br /> ---<br /> My brother George, helped me move into my mother's house all day. When mum saw her two children together helping each other out she was happy. From many problems growing up I guess this was a miracle. <br /> My phone was still blowing up. The countless messages and calls from Leon. <br /> 15 missed calls from Leon <br /> Liz answer the phone <br /> Baby you have to listen to me hear me out. <br /> I need you, I need Jayson <br /> Charlize <br /> The next morning, I decided to head to the park with Jayson. I believe that some fresh air would do him just right. <br /> Mum was taking a long sleep and I knew she had a dinner party with her best friends tonight. <br /> " c'mon jay jay lets go out, "I said strapping him into his pushchair. <br /> He found the roof of the pram to be very interesting to him. <br /> I walked for ten minutes to the nearest park. As soon as I arrived little girls came running over instantly recognising Jayson. <br /> He's a hit what can I say. <br /> " Oh, Lizzy look at him he's holding my pinky," a girl says laughing. I looked over and rightly so Jayson was tightly holding onto this girls finger for dear life. <br /> " clearly he misses you," I said to her. <br /> A group of young girls were all looking at Jayson. They loved him and I knew when they were older they would be great candidates for babysitters. Maybe I should start getting contacts numbers. <br /> I sat back and watched as they fussed around with Jayson. Jay being the ladies man welcomed the attention and loved it. <br /> He's going to be trouble when he's older I swear. <br /> I thought that I would be at peace her in the park surrounded by children. The only problems they would have is wondering who's turn it was on the slide. <br /> If only my life was that simple. <br /> My eyes narrowed in on an oddly familiar figure. Standing leaning against a black Mercedes. When he knew that I saw him he made his way over. The mothers of the other kids watched him as he marched across the park. <br /> " how did you find me, " I said as Leon sat beside me, a little too close for my liking. <br /> Jayson was already wiggling around in his seat when his eyes met Leon's. Clearly, he missed his dad. <br /> "Go ahead," I said motioning for Leon to hold his son. <br /> I watched him pick up Leon and hold him in his arms. He waved Jayson's arms around and made funny faces. <br /> It hurt to see them like that. Knowing that we can never be that once happy family again. <br /> " what are you doing here," I asked him as he placed Jayson back down. <br /> He glances at me. " well if you're not going to answer me calls I'm going to have to find another way to get to see my family" <br /> He's using this family word a lot recently. Seemed to have slipped his mind when he was cheating on me. <br /> " well, you've seen him. We will work an agreement on when you can see him" I said to him bluntly. <br /> I know he wasn't happy with that outcome. <br /> " it's not just him I'm here to see."	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1,164,790	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	718844643493306	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Choose, Amelia. He or me? If you choose your brother, then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me, then you have to end your relationship with your brother."<br /> Holding the divorce papers, she walked inside the house. The same place she once called hers. <br /> She wanted to talk to him, even if it was for the last time. But divorce is not a joke.<br /> She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and moaning sounds. <br /> Liam was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. <br /> They heard footsteps, and finally, the lawyer came inside.<br /> She brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers without another word.<br /> "Babe, where are --"<br /> A girl came out only covered in a blanket.<br /> His Ex-wife, for the first time, slapped him.<br /> ————————<br /> She sighed and looked down at the file in her hands. She wanted to tell her husband, but she didn't know what to do. She'd known about it for a week, but she couldn't muster the courage to tell him.<br /> "Baby..." She was startled by her husband's voice and quickly hid the file under the pillows. She stood up, smiling at him as he walked in and hugged her.<br /> He moaned slightly, cradling his head in her crook and smiling contentedly. "Babe, what happened? You appear tired." He hummed as he tightened his grip on her and pecked her all over her nape.<br /> But she eventually pushed him away, making him pout. She chuckled and pointed to the restroom. Sulking, he walked to the toilet.<br /> She sighed, grabbing the file and hiding it in the cupboard once more. Whatever happens,she has to tell him. It's critical.<br /> After heating the food, she set the table.<br /> While she was busy with her chores, Liam began eating the food. His phone began to ring, forcing him to answer it.<br /> "Okay. Okay, fine, I am coming." Amelia looked at him with raised eyebrows.<br /> "I have to go. Rose and Luna asked for me,and they said it was urgent. I even heard Rose crying. I need to go there." Amelia nodded her head, and Liam ran outside after pecking her forehead.<br /> She frowned, slapping her forehead,remembering that she had to meet her brother today. She was about to get her bag,but then she got a message from her brother's fiancée asking her to come to the place. She messaged her.<br /> Amelia wanted to know why, but she went to the place after reading that it was urgent. She knew Kelly would never message her something like this. The matter seems serious.<br /> She went to the place and was left petrified seeing Rose, Luna, her brother, Kelly, and even Liam. She ran towards her brother after witnessing severe bruises all over his face.<br /> "My God! What happened to your face? Who did this?" she said, touching her brother's face, who stared at her with sad eyes.<br /> "Don't touch him, Amy. Your hands will get dirty."<br /> She gasped out, hearing her husband's words.<br /> Kelly was about to snap, but Amelia shook her head to warn her.<br /> "What is wrong with you, Liam? How dare you insult my brother like this?" she said,glaring at him, who scoffed. Rose was crying,hugging Liam, while Luna glared at Amelia and her brother, Harry.<br /> "This jerk tried to violate my sister, Amy. He tried to force himself on Rose."<br /> Amelia gasped in horror hearing those words.<br /> She looked at her brother for confirmation,and Harry instantly shook his head. "I swear on our deceased parents, Amy, I did no such thing. She's lying. I swear. I am not like this,Amy, I swear."<br /> Liam was about to snap at him but stopped when Amelia said, "I know, brother, I know you can never do such a thing. I know." She nodded her head. Even though she felt sorry thinking that Rose was raped, she knew his brother.<br /> She trusts her brother more than herself.<br /> Harry loves Kelly more than anything. He never even looked at another woman nor touched anybody in his drunken state.<br /> "Amy, are you serious. How could you take his side? Look at Rose. Marks are all over her body. How can you say that? You are a woman too. You are saying that Rose is lying. How could you?"<br /> Liam yelled out, pushing Rose in her mother's arms and walking closer to Amelia,who shook her head.<br /> "I am not saying that she's lying. But I wouldn't accuse my brother blindly as well. Being a woman doesn't mean I will believe other woman's accusations instantly. We need proof. We need to look into this matter carefully. These are heavy accusations,Liam."<br /> "We need to contact the police. My brother will handle this matter fairly. Police will look into it, and if my brother is the culprit, he will be punished, but if not, then..."<br /> "Then what? My daughter will be tagged as a liar, a disgrace. No. No, we can't do this. He will marry my daughter. We are religious people, Amelia. I can't let my daughter be called a disgrace," Luna, Rose's mother,exclaimed, making Harry instantly work up.<br /> "No, I wouldn't marry this sly woman. Why don't you people believe me? I didn't even touch her. I swear to God, she's lying. Please,I love Kelly. I love her so much, only her."<br /> Liam again punched him, making Amelia push Liam away from her brother.<br /> "Amy, I wouldn't marry her. I didn't touch her,I swear. She's setting me up." Harry then looked at Kelly. "I swear, Kelly, I love you. I would not do this to you."<br /> Kelly nodded her head and hugged Harry.<br /> "Enough of that, Liam. I wouldn't tolerate more violence against my brother. He's innocent till proven guilty, so suck your anger up."<br /> Liam shot her a glare before hugging her sister, who was crying.<br /> "Fine, then. We will go to court, and all of this will be decided. I swear you will regret taking his side." Liam said, side hugging his sister,who looked at her mother with scared eyes.<br /> "Liam, I don't think bringing this up to court is the right thing to do. What will people think of our family?"<br /> Liam glared at her.<br /> "I don't care what people think about my sister. I need justice. I will put this jerk in jail and will make him suffer. He will pay for what he did to my sister. I don't want him to touch my sister again. I don't think it is right for Rose to marry the one who harassed her," Liam exclaimed, tensing both<br /> Rose and Luna, who looked at each other with scared eyes. Liam looked at Amelia, who was looking at him with sad eyes.<br /> "Choose, Amelia. He or me? If you choose your brother, then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me, then you have to end your relationship with your brother."<br /> His eyes were practically begging his only love to come to him, to choose him but no.<br /> Her brother was always more than anything to her.<br /> "I will never leave my brother when he needs me the most. What kind of a sister will I be if I wouldn't stand with him in this condition?"<br /> Liam chuckled sadly as he nodded his head.<br /> "Fine. Then tomorrow, my lawyer will contact you for divorce and also for the charges on your brother."<br /> "No, Liam, wait--" Harry tried stopping Liam,but Amelia grabbed his wrist, shaking her head.<br /> "Fine. If your sister's accusations matter more than our five years relationship and three years of marriage, then fine, go ahead. Divorce me. I will sign the papers. But..."<br /> She walked closer to Liam with her teary eyes. Liam also stared back, almost begging her with his eyes not to do this.<br /> "Once I signed those papers. We will never be one again. Never."<br /> Liam nodded before pulling Rose with him,followed by Luna, who avoided eye contact with Amelia and Harry.<br /> Harry hugged his sister, who smiled, rubbing his back. He was blaming himself. But Amelia knew it wasn't him. It was Liam's ego,his too much trust in his stepsister, and his lack of respect for her and her brother.<br /> Even though everything crumbled down that time, the man who crushed it never thought that one day he would cry trying to grab those shattered pieces only to have nothing in return - nothing.<br /> ...<br /> Amelia's POV<br /> I cried even harder, clutching my chest. How could he? How can he end our years-long relationship in just a few minutes? What went wrong? What did I do to deserve this punishment?<br /> I need to talk to him. This is not the right thing to do. We've been in love for a long time. He can't do this to me... to us just because his stepsister has accused him and my brother has been accused.<br /> After some deliberation, I decided to approach him. I dialed his number while holding it close to my ear. Someone picked up the phone on the first ring, and silence descended.<br /> I closed my eyes, letting more tears fall. I can hear his harsh breathing.<br /> "Liam," I whispered, making him sigh out.<br /> "Amy." I heard his raspy voice. He sounded like he was crying and was drunk.<br /> "Don't do this, Liam. We can handle this matter first. We don't have to get divorced yet. Please," I said, almost begging him.<br /> "I don't want to do this as well, Amy. Just come to me. I l-love you so much. P-Please stop standing up for him. Just come to me and leave him. P-Please." I closed my eyes,hearing his cracked tone.<br /> "I can't, Liam. He's my brother. Why can't you understand this?" I heard him scoff.<br /> "And she's my sister, Amy. I promised my father to protect her. I can't do this to her.<br /> Your presence will always remind her of your brother's barbaric act. Just come to us and tell her that you support her. You can save us,Amy."<br /> I wiped my tears, feeling helpless. "Fine,then. You fight for your sister. And I will fight for my brother. Because if my brother is guilty, I will ask for Rose's forgiveness kneeling on my knees, but I would never leave him until proven guilty."<br /> "Fine. Do whatever you want. You want to destroy us, then fine. I don't know you anymore, Amelia. I don't - I don't k-know you anymore."<br /> With that, he cut the call but not before I heard his loud sob.<br /> More tears made their way to my pale cheeks as slowly my whimpers turned into loud sobs.<br /> Why, Liam, why can't you wait? Why do you want to end us like this?<br /> "Amy." I heard Harry's voice. I wanted to wipe my tears. I didn't want him to blame himself for my pain. But as much as tears I tried wiping away, more made their way to my cheeks.<br /> I stared at him with teary and sad eyes as another sob left from my lips. "I am sorry, sis.<br /> I am sorry." He hugged me tightly, crying as well. I shook my head, pecking his forehead.<br /> "No, you don't have to. I trust you, my brother. Even if I have to sacrifice more than I already had lost, we will fight. I wouldn't back off. We will prove your innocence. I promise your sister will never leave you. You have to be strong."<br /> He nodded his head, wiping my tears. I did the same as we again hugged each other.<br /> Third Person's POV<br /> Being five years older than Harry, Amelia promised to take care of her brother in his every step of life. She was only 16, and Harry was 11 when their parents died. She was arranged to Liam from the day she was born.<br /> Because of their parent's small company, she was able to take care of hers and her brother's expenses.<br /> Liam and Amelia had always liked each other from childhood. They had many similarities,making it easier for them to fall for each other.<br /> Liam's father died when Liam joined the company at 21. Rose was the daughter of his father from his second marriage with Luna.<br /> Both mother and daughter had been kind to Amelia and Liam all over. Even though he never really liked Luna, Liam vowed to protect and give his stepsister everything she wished for.<br /> When Harry turned 18, he fell for Kelly after meeting her in his high school final year.<br /> They both started dating, and at the age of 20,they got engaged, but someone already had eyes on Harry, which destroyed everything.<br /> People say right. Too much jealousy is the most vicious disease. Once a body catches it,it always ends up destroying everything,including one's self.<br /> Weeks passed by, and as promised, Liam sent the divorce papers and attempted violate charges on Harry. Harry was arrested, but it didn't shock them as they already knew it would happen.<br /> Everything had started, but somewhere in Amelia's heart, she still wanted to save her crumbling marriage because divorce was not a solution for her. In her view, she and Liam should wait for the proper results, but Liam refused to listen to her.<br /> Holding the divorce papers, she walked inside the house. The same place she once called hers. She wanted to talk to him, even if it was for the last time. But divorce is not a joke.<br /> She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and moaning sounds. She recognized that whimper. But the difference was the moan wasn't hers. Blood rushed to her ears, and her heart went numb.<br /> Soon the door of the room slammed open,and a half-undressed Liam walked out. He still didn't notice her as he walked towards the hallway where she was standing.<br /> Soon his steps halted when his eyes fell on the pale feet standing in front of him. His eyes roamed upwards and finally met with those electric grey ones. Her empty and numb gaze met his.<br /> She looked lost while he looked horrified.<br /> Liam was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. He looked at her with pure guilt and she with disappointment.<br /> They heard footsteps, and finally, the lawyer came inside.<br /> She brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers without another word.<br /> Without any hesitation, to Liam's shock, she signed the papers and handed them to the lawyer, who had pitiful eyes.<br /> "Babe, where are --"<br /> A girl came out only covered in a blanket. She instantly went inside after seeing another man there. The lawyer's face scrunched in disgust.<br /> "After finalizing the divorce, give me the copy,Lupas."<br /> Lupas, the lawyer, nodded before muttering.<br /> "You still have time. You can talk out.--"<br /> His words cut short with Amelia's chuckle.<br /> "Marriage has some limits, Lupas. And once those limits have been crossed, there is nothing left to talk." She turned her gaze to Liam, who had teary eyes.<br /> "Our marriage has crossed it."<br /> With that, she walked out of the house. Liam didn't follow her as well, even though his heart was screaming to run towards her. But how could he? He's the one who knowingly crushed them.<br /> He took the papers and signed them.<br /> Their divorce was finalized. That time Amelia understood one thing. She has to give her brother justice—a justice he deserves.<br /> She must do whatever it takes to prove her brother's innocence.<br /> ...<br /> Third Person's POV<br /> Everything seems to just come to ruins in Amelia and Harry's lives. All the things that were happening to them were wrong and bad. Amelia's trust in her brother increased even more after seeing his condition.<br /> Harry's health kept on worsening day by day.<br /> The poor guy was going into depression. If it were not for his sister and his fiancée, he would have hurt himself after all the pain he was going through.<br /> Their business got destroyed. Amelia had to sell their mansion to get the money to fight the case. Everything became worst for the siblings, and Amelia knew who was behind all of this - Liam. He was doing his best to give the siblings the worst pain they could ever imagine. He wasn't only in rage for what Harry was accused of. But also mad at Amelia for leaving him and choosing her brother.<br /> Liam wanted her to beg him for mercy but nothing. Amelia was way too stronger than he could ever imagine. She knew one day, he would regret the things he was doing to them badly. But it will be of no use.<br /> Harry's mental kept on worsening, He was dropped from his university as well. His career seemed to go in ruins because he wasn't even responsible for the accusations.<br /> The mocking, disgusting stares and knife-like words of people were doing well in destroying the poor guy. He was only 21. No matter how much he tried to act strong, the pain was too much for him to handle. He wanted to be strong for his sister and fiancée,but he lost everything, even himself, with time.<br /> He tried to help her sister after he bailed out,but he couldn't keep up with the rejections he got with the harsh words. How can people judge someone without even knowing the truth?<br /> It hurt when you were accused of something you never did. It was hurting him beyond his limit. Hate was a small word to describe what he was feeling for Rose and Liam.<br /> He knew that Liam was doing everything for his sister. But the extent he has gone to now seems to tear apart not only him but his sister too.<br /> "Brother, get yourself together. I promise I am here for you."<br /> Harry shook his head, crying on his sister's shoulder, clutching the ring in his hand.<br /> His fiancée, Kelly, ends their engagement,finally believing Rose after three trials. It's been five months since the day case was going on. And now Kelly had finally given up on Harry, saying that she couldn't deal with all of this.<br /> "Kelly believed that maybe I-I t-tried to do that t-to Rose."<br /> He couldn't contain the words to deliver further as he was beyond hurt remembering Kelly's words.<br /> "No, no, I trust you, my little Prince. I know you did nothing. I know. Please be strong, at least for me. I trust you. We will prove your innocence."<br /> He shook his head, pulling away from her.<br /> "Liam is making sure to make our lives extremely painful. He will destroy us. Why not you just listen to him? He asked you to marry him again. Be with him, and I will just ask for forgiven---"<br /> "For what? Did you assault Rose?" Harry immediately shook his head.<br /> "Then we will fight. We will fight until your innocence is proven. Don't worry. Your sister will be with you until her last breath." She said, caressing both cheeks of Harry and wiping his tears away.<br /> "I just want you to be happy." Amelia shook her head, caressing his head before again pulling him in her arms.<br /> "I will be happy when that day comes that everyone will beg for your forgiveness. I will be happy when I will prove that my brother is innocent."<br /> Harry smiled through his teary eyes, grateful for having a sister like her.<br /> Suddenly their moment got interrupted hearing a knock on the door. They had shifted to a small apartment after selling their mansion. It was a cozy small apartment big enough for them.<br /> "I'll go check it. Wipe these tears and be strong, okay? You're stronger than this.<br /> Right?" He smiled, nodding his head.<br /> Amelia went to the door, opening it, and instantly blood drained out of her system,witnessing the man standing there. The same face she used to adore so much now she despised it with her everything.<br /> Liam chuckled at her pale face. "Aren't you gonna invite me in?" She frowned at the man's audacity before trying to close the door but instead, he slammed it open, making her stumble back a little.<br /> He barged in with his two men following him inside. "Get out of my house.<br /> Right now..." She seethed at him, following him inside.<br /> He finally stopped in the living room, making Harry stand up with a frown. Liam smirked as his eyes fell on the ring lying on the glass table. He shot Harry a mocking glare.<br /> "What happened, jerk? Your butterfly flew away. I heard Kelly broke the engagement with you, and you know she's now the fiancée of one of the biggest businessmen of France,Daniel Stroke. He's my friend. He liked her a lot and finally proposed to her, and she accepted it. I think they are going to get married in two or three months. How do you feel about that?"<br /> Hurt was visible in Harry's eyes which raged Amelia up. She grabbed Liam's arm roughly,turning him around and facing her.<br /> "Yes. She broke the engagement. But you know we don't care. It's better not to have unfaithful people around us. Only bad times will tell us who's sincere and who's not."<br /> Harry smiled lightly, hearing his sister's words.<br /> Liam clenched his jaw before taking a step closer to her, but she didn't step back, just stared at him with the same intensity and challenge.<br /> "You're playing with fire, darling. I told you,didn't I? I told you to come back to me. I told you I wanted you back, and if you didn't come, you would face terrible consequences.<br /> But you just don't seem to understand, huh."<br /> "I would rather face the consequences than be with trash like you. I made the mistake of being with you once. I wouldn't make that mistake again." She snapped at him, making him angrier.<br /> Suddenly he grabbed her waist, pulling her against his chest. Her hands fell on his biceps as she gave a hard push on his arms but nothing. He was away stronger than her.<br /> Harry tried helping his sister, but instead,Liam's men held him back. Amelia gritted her teeth, giving hard tugs on his biceps, but rather, he leaned closer to her face.<br /> "I want to hate you so badly. But I just don't seem to do so. I love you so much. I thought I could live without you, but I was wrong. I can't even sleep without you being beside me. I don't know what to do anymore.<br /> I want you back, Amelia. Just stop being stubborn and creating problems for your brother and to yourself and come back to me."<br /> He said, tightening his grip on her waist but only getting hard pushes on his arms. "Never.<br /> Let go. I said, let me go. Your touch disgusts me. Let go, Liam."<br /> She raised her voice struggling in his arms while glaring at his dark gaze. His eyes twitched hearing her words. Disgust, she feels disgusted by his touch now. He scoffed.<br /> "Really? Isn't this the same touch and man you used to love madly?" He said, pulling his free hand up and caressing her cheek, but she jerked her head away from him.<br /> "Right. I was used to. I used to. Not anymore.<br /> Now let go of me." She said she was struggling, but Liam seemed to enjoy her squirming figure in his arms after five months. He never thought that staying away from her for a few months could become this horrible for him.<br /> "Liam, let my sister go. Let her go." Harry yelled at the heartless man standing there staring at his Ex-wife, who was busy glaring at him and trying to push him away.<br /> "You want to know how I felt when I came to know you harassed my sister, Harry? You deserve to feel what I felt." Saying that he slammed his ex-wife's body on the near wall before hitting his lips on hers right away.<br /> Tears started streaming down from Amelia's eyes. Her struggling becomes intense. She started thrashing in his arms, but he had no effect. She started hitting his chest continuously.<br /> He grabbed her wrists and pinned them beside her head on the wall. She closed her eyes in shame and disgust. Her brother's voice was echoing in the whole room.<br /> Harry was crying, yelling, and thrashing in men's hold to get away and help his sister but in vain. Men looked away from the scene, not liking how their boss treated the woman.<br /> After all, they had their sister and mother too.<br /> "Punish me, Liam, not her. She's innocent. I beg you. I am not lying. You will regret this,Liam. You will regret this. Please stop." Harry screamed out, still struggling.<br /> Liam finally broke the peck and placed his forehead on hers, breathing crazily. While Amelia was crying hard, she never thought that one day this man, the same man she loved with her everything could assault her like this.<br /> His actions tore her apart. Opening his dark orbs, he stared at her face for some time before letting her body go. She fell on the floor, breathing painfully.<br /> Guilt rose in his veins as soon as his ex-wife fell on the floor crying badly. But soon, it faded away when his eyes fell on Harry, who was also on his knees crying while staring at his sister.<br /> "Tell me how it feels. It hurts right. That's how to hurt me when I saw my sister's torn clothes and battered figure, jerk." He punched Harry making Amelia cry out even more.<br /> Suddenly he was again harshly turned around by a hand on his arm. And a sharp pain rose upon his cheek.<br /> His Ex-wife, for the first time, slapped him.	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1,164,798	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	757716949673711	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Choose, Amelia. He or me? If you choose your brother, then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me, then you have to end your relationship with your brother."<br /> Holding the divorce papers, she walked inside the house. The same place she once called hers. <br /> She wanted to talk to him, even if it was for the last time. But divorce is not a joke.<br /> She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and moaning sounds. <br /> Liam was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. <br /> They heard footsteps, and finally, the lawyer came inside.<br /> She brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers without another word.<br /> "Babe, where are --"<br /> A girl came out only covered in a blanket.<br /> His Ex-wife, for the first time, slapped him.<br /> ————————<br /> She sighed and looked down at the file in her hands. She wanted to tell her husband, but she didn't know what to do. She'd known about it for a week, but she couldn't muster the courage to tell him.<br /> "Baby..." She was startled by her husband's voice and quickly hid the file under the pillows. She stood up, smiling at him as he walked in and hugged her.<br /> He moaned slightly, cradling his head in her crook and smiling contentedly. "Babe, what happened? You appear tired." He hummed as he tightened his grip on her and pecked her all over her nape.<br /> But she eventually pushed him away, making him pout. She chuckled and pointed to the restroom. Sulking, he walked to the toilet.<br /> She sighed, grabbing the file and hiding it in the cupboard once more. Whatever happens,she has to tell him. It's critical.<br /> After heating the food, she set the table.<br /> While she was busy with her chores, Liam began eating the food. His phone began to ring, forcing him to answer it.<br /> "Okay. Okay, fine, I am coming." Amelia looked at him with raised eyebrows.<br /> "I have to go. Rose and Luna asked for me,and they said it was urgent. I even heard Rose crying. I need to go there." Amelia nodded her head, and Liam ran outside after pecking her forehead.<br /> She frowned, slapping her forehead,remembering that she had to meet her brother today. She was about to get her bag,but then she got a message from her brother's fiancée asking her to come to the place. She messaged her.<br /> Amelia wanted to know why, but she went to the place after reading that it was urgent. She knew Kelly would never message her something like this. The matter seems serious.<br /> She went to the place and was left petrified seeing Rose, Luna, her brother, Kelly, and even Liam. She ran towards her brother after witnessing severe bruises all over his face.<br /> "My God! What happened to your face? Who did this?" she said, touching her brother's face, who stared at her with sad eyes.<br /> "Don't touch him, Amy. Your hands will get dirty."<br /> She gasped out, hearing her husband's words.<br /> Kelly was about to snap, but Amelia shook her head to warn her.<br /> "What is wrong with you, Liam? How dare you insult my brother like this?" she said,glaring at him, who scoffed. Rose was crying,hugging Liam, while Luna glared at Amelia and her brother, Harry.<br /> "This jerk tried to violate my sister, Amy. He tried to force himself on Rose."<br /> Amelia gasped in horror hearing those words.<br /> She looked at her brother for confirmation,and Harry instantly shook his head. "I swear on our deceased parents, Amy, I did no such thing. She's lying. I swear. I am not like this,Amy, I swear."<br /> Liam was about to snap at him but stopped when Amelia said, "I know, brother, I know you can never do such a thing. I know." She nodded her head. Even though she felt sorry thinking that Rose was raped, she knew his brother.<br /> She trusts her brother more than herself.<br /> Harry loves Kelly more than anything. He never even looked at another woman nor touched anybody in his drunken state.<br /> "Amy, are you serious. How could you take his side? Look at Rose. Marks are all over her body. How can you say that? You are a woman too. You are saying that Rose is lying. How could you?"<br /> Liam yelled out, pushing Rose in her mother's arms and walking closer to Amelia,who shook her head.<br /> "I am not saying that she's lying. But I wouldn't accuse my brother blindly as well. Being a woman doesn't mean I will believe other woman's accusations instantly. We need proof. We need to look into this matter carefully. These are heavy accusations,Liam."<br /> "We need to contact the police. My brother will handle this matter fairly. Police will look into it, and if my brother is the culprit, he will be punished, but if not, then..."<br /> "Then what? My daughter will be tagged as a liar, a disgrace. No. No, we can't do this. He will marry my daughter. We are religious people, Amelia. I can't let my daughter be called a disgrace," Luna, Rose's mother,exclaimed, making Harry instantly work up.<br /> "No, I wouldn't marry this sly woman. Why don't you people believe me? I didn't even touch her. I swear to God, she's lying. Please,I love Kelly. I love her so much, only her."<br /> Liam again punched him, making Amelia push Liam away from her brother.<br /> "Amy, I wouldn't marry her. I didn't touch her,I swear. She's setting me up." Harry then looked at Kelly. "I swear, Kelly, I love you. I would not do this to you."<br /> Kelly nodded her head and hugged Harry.<br /> "Enough of that, Liam. I wouldn't tolerate more violence against my brother. He's innocent till proven guilty, so suck your anger up."<br /> Liam shot her a glare before hugging her sister, who was crying.<br /> "Fine, then. We will go to court, and all of this will be decided. I swear you will regret taking his side." Liam said, side hugging his sister,who looked at her mother with scared eyes.<br /> "Liam, I don't think bringing this up to court is the right thing to do. What will people think of our family?"<br /> Liam glared at her.<br /> "I don't care what people think about my sister. I need justice. I will put this jerk in jail and will make him suffer. He will pay for what he did to my sister. I don't want him to touch my sister again. I don't think it is right for Rose to marry the one who harassed her," Liam exclaimed, tensing both<br /> Rose and Luna, who looked at each other with scared eyes. Liam looked at Amelia, who was looking at him with sad eyes.<br /> "Choose, Amelia. He or me? If you choose your brother, then be ready for divorce. But if you choose me, then you have to end your relationship with your brother."<br /> His eyes were practically begging his only love to come to him, to choose him but no.<br /> Her brother was always more than anything to her.<br /> "I will never leave my brother when he needs me the most. What kind of a sister will I be if I wouldn't stand with him in this condition?"<br /> Liam chuckled sadly as he nodded his head.<br /> "Fine. Then tomorrow, my lawyer will contact you for divorce and also for the charges on your brother."<br /> "No, Liam, wait--" Harry tried stopping Liam,but Amelia grabbed his wrist, shaking her head.<br /> "Fine. If your sister's accusations matter more than our five years relationship and three years of marriage, then fine, go ahead. Divorce me. I will sign the papers. But..."<br /> She walked closer to Liam with her teary eyes. Liam also stared back, almost begging her with his eyes not to do this.<br /> "Once I signed those papers. We will never be one again. Never."<br /> Liam nodded before pulling Rose with him,followed by Luna, who avoided eye contact with Amelia and Harry.<br /> Harry hugged his sister, who smiled, rubbing his back. He was blaming himself. But Amelia knew it wasn't him. It was Liam's ego,his too much trust in his stepsister, and his lack of respect for her and her brother.<br /> Even though everything crumbled down that time, the man who crushed it never thought that one day he would cry trying to grab those shattered pieces only to have nothing in return - nothing.<br /> ...<br /> Amelia's POV<br /> I cried even harder, clutching my chest. How could he? How can he end our years-long relationship in just a few minutes? What went wrong? What did I do to deserve this punishment?<br /> I need to talk to him. This is not the right thing to do. We've been in love for a long time. He can't do this to me... to us just because his stepsister has accused him and my brother has been accused.<br /> After some deliberation, I decided to approach him. I dialed his number while holding it close to my ear. Someone picked up the phone on the first ring, and silence descended.<br /> I closed my eyes, letting more tears fall. I can hear his harsh breathing.<br /> "Liam," I whispered, making him sigh out.<br /> "Amy." I heard his raspy voice. He sounded like he was crying and was drunk.<br /> "Don't do this, Liam. We can handle this matter first. We don't have to get divorced yet. Please," I said, almost begging him.<br /> "I don't want to do this as well, Amy. Just come to me. I l-love you so much. P-Please stop standing up for him. Just come to me and leave him. P-Please." I closed my eyes,hearing his cracked tone.<br /> "I can't, Liam. He's my brother. Why can't you understand this?" I heard him scoff.<br /> "And she's my sister, Amy. I promised my father to protect her. I can't do this to her.<br /> Your presence will always remind her of your brother's barbaric act. Just come to us and tell her that you support her. You can save us,Amy."<br /> I wiped my tears, feeling helpless. "Fine,then. You fight for your sister. And I will fight for my brother. Because if my brother is guilty, I will ask for Rose's forgiveness kneeling on my knees, but I would never leave him until proven guilty."<br /> "Fine. Do whatever you want. You want to destroy us, then fine. I don't know you anymore, Amelia. I don't - I don't k-know you anymore."<br /> With that, he cut the call but not before I heard his loud sob.<br /> More tears made their way to my pale cheeks as slowly my whimpers turned into loud sobs.<br /> Why, Liam, why can't you wait? Why do you want to end us like this?<br /> "Amy." I heard Harry's voice. I wanted to wipe my tears. I didn't want him to blame himself for my pain. But as much as tears I tried wiping away, more made their way to my cheeks.<br /> I stared at him with teary and sad eyes as another sob left from my lips. "I am sorry, sis.<br /> I am sorry." He hugged me tightly, crying as well. I shook my head, pecking his forehead.<br /> "No, you don't have to. I trust you, my brother. Even if I have to sacrifice more than I already had lost, we will fight. I wouldn't back off. We will prove your innocence. I promise your sister will never leave you. You have to be strong."<br /> He nodded his head, wiping my tears. I did the same as we again hugged each other.<br /> Third Person's POV<br /> Being five years older than Harry, Amelia promised to take care of her brother in his every step of life. She was only 16, and Harry was 11 when their parents died. She was arranged to Liam from the day she was born.<br /> Because of their parent's small company, she was able to take care of hers and her brother's expenses.<br /> Liam and Amelia had always liked each other from childhood. They had many similarities,making it easier for them to fall for each other.<br /> Liam's father died when Liam joined the company at 21. Rose was the daughter of his father from his second marriage with Luna.<br /> Both mother and daughter had been kind to Amelia and Liam all over. Even though he never really liked Luna, Liam vowed to protect and give his stepsister everything she wished for.<br /> When Harry turned 18, he fell for Kelly after meeting her in his high school final year.<br /> They both started dating, and at the age of 20,they got engaged, but someone already had eyes on Harry, which destroyed everything.<br /> People say right. Too much jealousy is the most vicious disease. Once a body catches it,it always ends up destroying everything,including one's self.<br /> Weeks passed by, and as promised, Liam sent the divorce papers and attempted violate charges on Harry. Harry was arrested, but it didn't shock them as they already knew it would happen.<br /> Everything had started, but somewhere in Amelia's heart, she still wanted to save her crumbling marriage because divorce was not a solution for her. In her view, she and Liam should wait for the proper results, but Liam refused to listen to her.<br /> Holding the divorce papers, she walked inside the house. The same place she once called hers. She wanted to talk to him, even if it was for the last time. But divorce is not a joke.<br /> She suddenly froze in her place when she heard groaning and moaning sounds. She recognized that whimper. But the difference was the moan wasn't hers. Blood rushed to her ears, and her heart went numb.<br /> Soon the door of the room slammed open,and a half-undressed Liam walked out. He still didn't notice her as he walked towards the hallway where she was standing.<br /> Soon his steps halted when his eyes fell on the pale feet standing in front of him. His eyes roamed upwards and finally met with those electric grey ones. Her empty and numb gaze met his.<br /> She looked lost while he looked horrified.<br /> Liam was frozen. He didn't expect her to catch him in an act. He looked at her with pure guilt and she with disappointment.<br /> They heard footsteps, and finally, the lawyer came inside.<br /> She brought out a pen and opened the divorce papers without another word.<br /> Without any hesitation, to Liam's shock, she signed the papers and handed them to the lawyer, who had pitiful eyes.<br /> "Babe, where are --"<br /> A girl came out only covered in a blanket. She instantly went inside after seeing another man there. The lawyer's face scrunched in disgust.<br /> "After finalizing the divorce, give me the copy,Lupas."<br /> Lupas, the lawyer, nodded before muttering.<br /> "You still have time. You can talk out.--"<br /> His words cut short with Amelia's chuckle.<br /> "Marriage has some limits, Lupas. And once those limits have been crossed, there is nothing left to talk." She turned her gaze to Liam, who had teary eyes.<br /> "Our marriage has crossed it."<br /> With that, she walked out of the house. Liam didn't follow her as well, even though his heart was screaming to run towards her. But how could he? He's the one who knowingly crushed them.<br /> He took the papers and signed them.<br /> Their divorce was finalized. That time Amelia understood one thing. She has to give her brother justice—a justice he deserves.<br /> She must do whatever it takes to prove her brother's innocence.<br /> ...<br /> Third Person's POV<br /> Everything seems to just come to ruins in Amelia and Harry's lives. All the things that were happening to them were wrong and bad. Amelia's trust in her brother increased even more after seeing his condition.<br /> Harry's health kept on worsening day by day.<br /> The poor guy was going into depression. If it were not for his sister and his fiancée, he would have hurt himself after all the pain he was going through.<br /> Their business got destroyed. Amelia had to sell their mansion to get the money to fight the case. Everything became worst for the siblings, and Amelia knew who was behind all of this - Liam. He was doing his best to give the siblings the worst pain they could ever imagine. He wasn't only in rage for what Harry was accused of. But also mad at Amelia for leaving him and choosing her brother.<br /> Liam wanted her to beg him for mercy but nothing. Amelia was way too stronger than he could ever imagine. She knew one day, he would regret the things he was doing to them badly. But it will be of no use.<br /> Harry's mental kept on worsening, He was dropped from his university as well. His career seemed to go in ruins because he wasn't even responsible for the accusations.<br /> The mocking, disgusting stares and knife-like words of people were doing well in destroying the poor guy. He was only 21. No matter how much he tried to act strong, the pain was too much for him to handle. He wanted to be strong for his sister and fiancée,but he lost everything, even himself, with time.<br /> He tried to help her sister after he bailed out,but he couldn't keep up with the rejections he got with the harsh words. How can people judge someone without even knowing the truth?<br /> It hurt when you were accused of something you never did. It was hurting him beyond his limit. Hate was a small word to describe what he was feeling for Rose and Liam.<br /> He knew that Liam was doing everything for his sister. But the extent he has gone to now seems to tear apart not only him but his sister too.<br /> "Brother, get yourself together. I promise I am here for you."<br /> Harry shook his head, crying on his sister's shoulder, clutching the ring in his hand.<br /> His fiancée, Kelly, ends their engagement,finally believing Rose after three trials. It's been five months since the day case was going on. And now Kelly had finally given up on Harry, saying that she couldn't deal with all of this.<br /> "Kelly believed that maybe I-I t-tried to do that t-to Rose."<br /> He couldn't contain the words to deliver further as he was beyond hurt remembering Kelly's words.<br /> "No, no, I trust you, my little Prince. I know you did nothing. I know. Please be strong, at least for me. I trust you. We will prove your innocence."<br /> He shook his head, pulling away from her.<br /> "Liam is making sure to make our lives extremely painful. He will destroy us. Why not you just listen to him? He asked you to marry him again. Be with him, and I will just ask for forgiven---"<br /> "For what? Did you assault Rose?" Harry immediately shook his head.<br /> "Then we will fight. We will fight until your innocence is proven. Don't worry. Your sister will be with you until her last breath." She said, caressing both cheeks of Harry and wiping his tears away.<br /> "I just want you to be happy." Amelia shook her head, caressing his head before again pulling him in her arms.<br /> "I will be happy when that day comes that everyone will beg for your forgiveness. I will be happy when I will prove that my brother is innocent."<br /> Harry smiled through his teary eyes, grateful for having a sister like her.<br /> Suddenly their moment got interrupted hearing a knock on the door. They had shifted to a small apartment after selling their mansion. It was a cozy small apartment big enough for them.<br /> "I'll go check it. Wipe these tears and be strong, okay? You're stronger than this.<br /> Right?" He smiled, nodding his head.<br /> Amelia went to the door, opening it, and instantly blood drained out of her system,witnessing the man standing there. The same face she used to adore so much now she despised it with her everything.<br /> Liam chuckled at her pale face. "Aren't you gonna invite me in?" She frowned at the man's audacity before trying to close the door but instead, he slammed it open, making her stumble back a little.<br /> He barged in with his two men following him inside. "Get out of my house.<br /> Right now..." She seethed at him, following him inside.<br /> He finally stopped in the living room, making Harry stand up with a frown. Liam smirked as his eyes fell on the ring lying on the glass table. He shot Harry a mocking glare.<br /> "What happened, jerk? Your butterfly flew away. I heard Kelly broke the engagement with you, and you know she's now the fiancée of one of the biggest businessmen of France,Daniel Stroke. He's my friend. He liked her a lot and finally proposed to her, and she accepted it. I think they are going to get married in two or three months. How do you feel about that?"<br /> Hurt was visible in Harry's eyes which raged Amelia up. She grabbed Liam's arm roughly,turning him around and facing her.<br /> "Yes. She broke the engagement. But you know we don't care. It's better not to have unfaithful people around us. Only bad times will tell us who's sincere and who's not."<br /> Harry smiled lightly, hearing his sister's words.<br /> Liam clenched his jaw before taking a step closer to her, but she didn't step back, just stared at him with the same intensity and challenge.<br /> "You're playing with fire, darling. I told you,didn't I? I told you to come back to me. I told you I wanted you back, and if you didn't come, you would face terrible consequences.<br /> But you just don't seem to understand, huh."<br /> "I would rather face the consequences than be with trash like you. I made the mistake of being with you once. I wouldn't make that mistake again." She snapped at him, making him angrier.<br /> Suddenly he grabbed her waist, pulling her against his chest. Her hands fell on his biceps as she gave a hard push on his arms but nothing. He was away stronger than her.<br /> Harry tried helping his sister, but instead,Liam's men held him back. Amelia gritted her teeth, giving hard tugs on his biceps, but rather, he leaned closer to her face.<br /> "I want to hate you so badly. But I just don't seem to do so. I love you so much. I thought I could live without you, but I was wrong. I can't even sleep without you being beside me. I don't know what to do anymore.<br /> I want you back, Amelia. Just stop being stubborn and creating problems for your brother and to yourself and come back to me."<br /> He said, tightening his grip on her waist but only getting hard pushes on his arms. "Never.<br /> Let go. I said, let me go. Your touch disgusts me. Let go, Liam."<br /> She raised her voice struggling in his arms while glaring at his dark gaze. His eyes twitched hearing her words. Disgust, she feels disgusted by his touch now. He scoffed.<br /> "Really? Isn't this the same touch and man you used to love madly?" He said, pulling his free hand up and caressing her cheek, but she jerked her head away from him.<br /> "Right. I was used to. I used to. Not anymore.<br /> Now let go of me." She said she was struggling, but Liam seemed to enjoy her squirming figure in his arms after five months. He never thought that staying away from her for a few months could become this horrible for him.<br /> "Liam, let my sister go. Let her go." Harry yelled at the heartless man standing there staring at his Ex-wife, who was busy glaring at him and trying to push him away.<br /> "You want to know how I felt when I came to know you harassed my sister, Harry? You deserve to feel what I felt." Saying that he slammed his ex-wife's body on the near wall before hitting his lips on hers right away.<br /> Tears started streaming down from Amelia's eyes. Her struggling becomes intense. She started thrashing in his arms, but he had no effect. She started hitting his chest continuously.<br /> He grabbed her wrists and pinned them beside her head on the wall. She closed her eyes in shame and disgust. Her brother's voice was echoing in the whole room.<br /> Harry was crying, yelling, and thrashing in men's hold to get away and help his sister but in vain. Men looked away from the scene, not liking how their boss treated the woman.<br /> After all, they had their sister and mother too.<br /> "Punish me, Liam, not her. She's innocent. I beg you. I am not lying. You will regret this,Liam. You will regret this. Please stop." Harry screamed out, still struggling.<br /> Liam finally broke the peck and placed his forehead on hers, breathing crazily. While Amelia was crying hard, she never thought that one day this man, the same man she loved with her everything could assault her like this.<br /> His actions tore her apart. Opening his dark orbs, he stared at her face for some time before letting her body go. She fell on the floor, breathing painfully.<br /> Guilt rose in his veins as soon as his ex-wife fell on the floor crying badly. But soon, it faded away when his eyes fell on Harry, who was also on his knees crying while staring at his sister.<br /> "Tell me how it feels. It hurts right. That's how to hurt me when I saw my sister's torn clothes and battered figure, jerk." He punched Harry making Amelia cry out even more.<br /> Suddenly he was again harshly turned around by a hand on his arm. And a sharp pain rose upon his cheek.<br /> His Ex-wife, for the first time, slapped him.	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1,164,807	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	827522589410755	📚📚I'll Do Anything For You, My Love	Chapter 1 Remorse<br /> <br /> Kendall Parker's daughter was dead. <br /> <br /> She was killed by her husband, Jackson Whittle, and her so-called sister, Kelly Parker. <br /> <br /> The baby was only seven months old; she had just learned to sit alone. The baby was fair and chubby like a doll. She was cute and had two small dimples when she smiled. However, they had accidentally killed this adorable child. <br /> <br /> "Kendall, Jackson belongs to me. My son is of his flesh and blood. Your daughter is merely a bstard." <br /> <br /> "I'm sure you didn't expect this, am I right? Jackson has never laid his hands on you. The man that night wasn't Jackson. As for who is the biological father of your daughter, only God knows! She is a bstard who doesn't know who her father is!"<br /> <br /> "Kendall, do you know how your parents died?"<br /> <br /> "I killed them. It was their fault for leaving all the properties of the Parker Family to you. They said that I was their daughter and that they would treat me equally. Yet, in the face of interests, they only thought of you, the daughter with their blood flowing in her." <br /> <br /> "Kendall Parker, go to hell with that love child of yours!"<br /> <br /> "Boo hoo…" <br /> <br /> Kelly's words echoed in her ears. <br /> <br /> The cry of her daughter being thrown to the ground was stabbing her heart. She heard her daughter's cries getting weaker and weaker, which led her to panic and beg them to send her baby to the hospital. Be it the Parker Corporation or Jackson; she didn't care one whit as long as her daughter lived.<br /> <br /> But…<br /> <br /> She had nothing left.<br /> <br /> Kendall walked out of the hospital, step by step, with her daughter's tiny body in her arms.<br /> <br /> It was drizzling outside, and the winter season, alongside the rain, made the already low temperature even lower. <br /> <br /> Although her face was blank and her eyes were hollow, the tears did not stop falling from the corners of her eyes; they fell, drip by drip, without an end. <br /> <br /> The rain slowly seeped through her hair and clothes as the rain fell onto her body. At this point, her heart was numb, and she couldn't feel the cold. Instead, the only thing she was feeling right now was remorse. <br /> <br /> Kendall was the biological daughter of the Parkers who had been exchanged by accident. When they finally reconnected with her four years ago, she became the second daughter of the Parker Family. It turned out that they had developed a bond with the first daughter of the Parker Family, who had lived there for more than 20 years.<br /> <br /> Kendall's parents were reluctant to drive their adopted daughter away. Thus, the two children who had been exchanged at birth stayed with the Parker Family.<br /> <br /> Kendall was already 25 years old when she returned to the Parker Family. Her biological parents were ashamed of her. Once she was accustomed to living in the upper-class society, they wanted to help arrange a good marriage for her. <br /> <br /> At that time, several wealthy families in Orapolis wanted to marry into the Parker Family.<br /> <br /> Even the wealthiest family in Orapolis, the Coleman Family, came to propose. The Coleman Family took a fancy to Kendall, the biological daughter of the Parker Family. <br /> <br /> However, the Young Master of the Coleman Family had gotten into a car accident. He lost his ability to walk, making it even more challenging to approach the already cold and arrogant man. The many women who lined up to ask for the young master's hand in marriage were scared off by him. <br /> <br /> Kendall's parents might have feared offending the Coleman Family and allowed her to make her own decision. <br /> <br /> However, love made her a blind fool as she fell for Jackson Whittle and refused to marry Dylan Coleman. <br /> <br /> Although her parents didn't expect her to agree to marry into the Coleman Family, they did not want her to marry into the Whittle Family either, but Kendall insisted on marrying Jackson. Ultimately, her parents could not stop her and finally agreed to her demand.<br /> <br /> In marriage, one wrong step could lead to an abyss. <br /> <br /> It was only after she married Jackson as per her wish did she learn that he and Kelly were in love with each other. However, during their marriage, neither Jackson nor Kelly had opposed it. Instead, they both were supportive. <br /> <br /> This was because they had long dug a hole and were waiting to bury her in it.<br /> <br /> It was Kendall who was too stupid to perceive their plan. <br /> <br /> With her parents' death and her daughter's birth, Jackson became increasingly indifferent to her and even openly took Kelly home to fool around. Although she tried to save her marriage, she wasn't Kelly's opponent. <br /> <br /> No one in the Whittle Family was on her side either.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Kendall crossed the road timidly.<br /> <br /> Squeak!<br /> <br /> The sound of an emergency brake echoed through the sky. <br /> <br /> Bang!<br /> <br /> She was thrown into the air by the car before falling to the ground.<br /> <br /> Blood started to quickly pool around her.<br /> <br /> The pain began to spread throughout her body as she tried to crawl toward her daughter. The impact of the car crash was so strong that her daughter in her arms was thrown to the side.<br /> <br /> "Baby…"<br /> <br /> Kendall struggled to crawl forward, moving inch by inch and getting closer to her daughter. She still couldn't touch her child when she stretched out with her hand.<br /> <br /> "Baby…"<br /> <br /> Suddenly, a pair of big feet in black leather shoes appeared in her increasingly blurred vision. The man bent down to carry her daughter's body and shoved it into her arms.<br /> <br /> "Baby." <br /> <br /> Kendall hugged her daughter ecstatically as the blood from the corner of her mouth smeared all over her daughter.<br /> <br /> Her injuries were so severe that she was beginning to lose consciousness. Before the darkness engulfed her, she raised her head in difficulty to look at her savior, only to see a man in black sitting in a wheelchair. <br /> <br /> Even sitting in a wheelchair did not affect his nobility in the slightest. <br /> <br /> She recognized him. After her baby had been thrown to the ground and seriously injured by Jackson and Kelly, she ran out with the baby in her arms, stopped a car, and told the driver to take her to the hospital. <br /> <br /> The man in the wheelchair was sitting in the car. However, he allowed her in and instructed the driver to send them all the way to the hospital.<br /> <br /> Although the baby didn't make it in the end, Kendall was still grateful to him.<br /> <br /> When the two people's eyes met, she smiled at him.<br /> <br /> If there were an afterlife, she would marry him. <br /> <br /> Dylan Coleman. <br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> "When will she wake up?" <br /> <br /> A low, cold voice rang in Kendall's ears.<br /> <br /> "Young Master Dylan, Dr. Gill said that she lost a lot of blood and had fallen into a coma. Now that the bleeding has stopped, she should be able to wake up soon."<br /> <br /> So, she just lost a lot of blood?<br /> <br /> She thought she was going to die!<br /> <br /> Baby!<br /> <br /> Her baby! <br /> <br /> Kendall's eyes immediately shot open and the first thing she saw was not the white ceiling of the hospital but a pair of deep, cold eyes. The owner of those eyes had a handsome face with a solemn expression as his sharp, chilly gaze made him look remarkably indifferent. <br /> <br /> This face; she remembered this face.<br /> <br /> Dylan Coleman.<br /> <br /> The only person who had shown her kindness when she had nothing left.<br /> <br /> "Dylan…" Kendall called out to him gratefully. <br /> <br /> Everyone in Orapolis had acknowledged Dylan as Master Dylan. <br /> <br /> Although he was disabled, he was still a god in Orapolis' business industry. <br /> <br /> Dylan looked at her without a trace of warmth in his eyes. As he wheeled away, he coldly instructed the bodyguard behind him. "She's awake now. Send her back and tell Adam Parker that although I am disabled, I will not force his daughter to marry me. Tell him to take good care of his daughter and don't let her feign suicide in front of me. It's disgusting." <br /> <br /> Suicide?<br /> <br /> This was a familiar scene.<br /> <br /> Of course! Back then, when the Coleman Family came to propose marriage, they specifically asked for Kendall, the true daughter of the Parker family.<br /> <br /> When she saw that Dylan was disabled and still had the intention to marry her, she felt that he was trying to drag her down for the rest of her life. So, she went to the Coleman Mansion to look for Dylan without her parents' knowledge. There, she told him fiercely that she would rather die than marry him. <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Master Dylan, I'll Marry You!<br /> <br /> Kendall finally sensed that something was wrong.<br /> <br /> She realized that she only felt pain in her left wrist.<br /> <br /> When she looked around, she realized she wasn't in a hospital.<br /> <br /> The two bodyguards walked to the bed and spoke to her indifferently, "Ms. Parker, please get up and come with us."<br /> <br /> Kendall was speechless. <br /> <br /> What on earth was going on?<br /> <br /> Did she go back to the past after her death? <br /> <br /> "Can you pass me a mirror?"<br /> <br /> Although Kendall was ecstatic, she still wanted to make sure.<br /> <br /> Dylan, who was wheeling himself to the door, stooped. He turned his head and looked at her ironically.<br /> <br /> The bodyguards waited for him to speak. <br /> <br /> After pursuing his lips, Dylan coldly said, "Give her a phone."<br /> <br /> A phone had a front camera, equivalent to looking into a mirror.<br /> <br /> Immediately, one of the bodyguards took out his phone, turned on the camera, and passed it to Kendall.<br /> <br /> She grabbed the phone and saw through her picture on the screen that there was no longer the look of despair and dreariness on her face. Although she was a little pale, it might be from losing too much blood due to her suicide attempt. Whatever the case was, she looked a lot better than how she was before her death.<br /> <br /> This was clearly the way she looked when she was 26 years old.<br /> <br /> She had been reborn! <br /> <br /> She was brought back in time to three years ago.<br /> <br /> Right now, her parents were still alive, and she had yet to marry Jackson. It was a fresh start for her; none of the tragedies had happened yet. <br /> <br /> From the corner of her eyes, she saw the bodyguard behind Dylan reach out to open the door for Dylan to go out.<br /> <br /> Kendall quickly jumped out of bed and stuffed the phone into the bodyguard's hand.<br /> <br /> "Master Dylan, please stop!"<br /> <br /> She yelled and dashed toward Dylan, blocking his way. <br /> <br /> The way he stared at her was cold.<br /> <br /> Although this made her tremble, she did not budge.<br /> <br /> "Master Dylan."<br /> <br /> "Speak!"<br /> <br /> His voice was low, cold, brief, and commanding when he opened his mouth to speak. <br /> <br /> Kendall began to fidget with her hands; this was the little habit she did when she was nervous.<br /> <br /> "Master Dylan."<br /> <br /> "Get her out of here!" <br /> <br /> Dylan had already lost his patience before hearing her out and ordered his men to bring her out.<br /> <br /> "Master Dylan, I'll marry you! I want to marry you!"<br /> <br /> The thing she wanted to do in her past life before her death turned into a string of words and gushed out of her mouth.<br /> <br /> Dylan had shown her kindness when she was at her lowest, when she was most in need of help, and because of that, she will marry him! <br /> <br /> Even if he had a bad temper, lacked patience, was crippled, and was indifferent by nature, she was willing to marry him and live with him for the rest of her life. <br /> <br /> Everyone in the room was stunned by Kendall's sudden remark.<br /> <br /> However, he sneered at her. "Ms. Parker, are you sure you sliced your wrists instead of knocking yourself too hard on the head to try and commit suicide?"<br /> <br /> Immediately, her face turned red when she heard what he said.<br /> <br /> "Master Dylan, I-I'm being serious. I've thought it through. I'm willing to marry you and care for you all my life." <br /> <br /> Whatever the case was, her life depended on him right now. <br /> <br /> "Ah!"<br /> <br /> Dylan scoffed. "Do you not mind my crippled legs? Aren't you afraid I will drag you down for the rest of your life? Aren't you afraid of how inhumane I am because of my injuries? Didn't you say my family depended on their power to force marriages?"<br /> <br /> "I don't care about any of that!" Kendall retaliated. <br /> <br /> In her previous life, Jackson used the excuse of her being pregnant after their marriage to stop treating her like his wife. <br /> <br /> It wasn't until Kelly showed up in front of her with a baby boy almost as old as her daughter that she knew that Jackson didn't care about her, nor did he want to lay his hands on her. <br /> <br /> As for the first time in the hotel, it was because she was drunk and Jackson was the first person she saw, so she immediately assumed he had done the deed. He also said that he would marry her early…<br /> <br /> However, it turned out that it wasn't him that took away her innocence that night. <br /> <br /> On the day of her death, she didn't even know her daughter's father.<br /> <br /> "Kendall Parker, who do you take me as? I, Dylan Coleman, isn't someone that you can come to and leave as you please." <br /> <br /> Dylan stared at Kendall coldly and added, "It wasn't my idea to go to your family and propose. I've never had any feelings for you!"<br /> <br /> As soon as she heard this, she felt colors drain from her face.<br /> <br /> "Get out now!"<br /> <br /> She chewed on her bottom lips as her big, beautiful eyes were fixated on him.<br /> <br /> Out of the blue, she threw herself into his arms.<br /> <br /> She didn't intend to just hug him; she quickly tore the buttons off Dylan's shirt and pulled it apart to reveal his muscular chest before she buried her head in his shoulder and took a hard bite. <br /> <br /> This made him gasp in pain.<br /> <br /> Was this woman a dog?<br /> <br /> Did she actually bit him?!<br /> <br /> Dylan, who returned to his senses, shoved her with both hands before finally pushing away the woman who had crawled into his arms and bit him.<br /> <br /> Kendall, who was shoved, fell to the ground.<br /> <br /> The bodyguards, who had also returned to their senses by then, did not dare to move. Instead, they stared at her with an indescribable expression.<br /> <br /> No one had ever dared to do this to their young master before. <br /> <br /> Who gave this woman her courage?<br /> <br /> "Dylan, I've marked you. You are now my responsibility."<br /> <br /> Kendall pushed herself off the ground and said to Dylan with a smile. "It's either you propose, and I'll marry you, or I'll propose, and you'll marry me!"<br /> <br /> When the bodyguards heard this, they almost gasped out loud.<br /> <br /> They wanted to applaud this woman; her courage is commendable! <br /> <br /> At this point, Dylan's face was as black as coal. <br /> <br /> Then, Kendall walked back to him again, bent down, and tidied his clothes.<br /> <br /> However, he raised his hands and pushed away from the pair of outstretched hands.<br /> <br /> He stared at her for a long while before asking coldly, "Kendall Parker, do you really want to marry me?" <br /> <br /> She nodded. "I do."<br /> <br /> When he saw this, he sneered. "No regrets?"<br /> <br /> "No regrets!"<br /> <br /> "Did you bring your ID with you?" <br /> <br /> "My ID is in my wallet, and my wallet is in the car."<br /> <br /> "Kendall, I'm giving you one last chance to change your mind. I won't pursue your suicidal attempt and your refusal to marry me if you leave now. I'll just pretend that nothing happened." After all, he was a disabled man with a bad temper. It was also rumored that he was inhumane after what happened to him. <br /> <br /> If she didn't want to marry him, he would have understood. <br /> <br /> However, Kendall firmly answered, " Dylan, I won't regret it. I will marry you!"<br /> <br /> After that, Dylan pursed his lips, saying coldly, "Go downstairs and wait for me." <br /> <br /> But she did not move. <br /> <br /> This made him glare at her. "Didn't you say you want to marry me? Once I've changed my clothes, we will go to the Bureau of Civil Affairs to follow up with the marriage procedures." <br /> <br /> He gave her the chance to leave, but she didn't take it.<br /> <br /> Since she was so shamelessly throwing herself at him, he would do as she liked. He wanted to see how many days she could live with him.<br /> <br /> Kendall was stunned when she heard this. "We're going through with the marriage procedures now?"<br /> <br /> "Are you scared?"<br /> <br /> She immediately raised her head and puffed her chest. "Of course not." <br /> <br /> But in the next moment, she cowardly mumbled, "Dylan, I only have an ID card. D-Don't we need our IDs and account books to go through with the procedures?"<br /> <br /> "You have me. We don't need to bother with such trivial matters, so you can be pinned as my spouse without bringing your account book."<br /> <br /> Kendall didn't know what to say.<br /> <br /> How domineering!<br /> <br /> Then, she waited for him obediently downstairs.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> When they came out of the Bureau of Civil Affairs, Kendall squeezed the marriage certificate in her hand. <br /> <br /> It felt like a dream.<br /> <br /> She was really married to Dylan Coleman.<br /> <br /> She even had the marriage certificate in her hands!<br /> <br /> She quietly pinched her thigh with her other hand, and it hurt!<br /> <br /> In this life, she finally did the right thing.<br /> <br /> Kendall couldn't help but let out a secret giggle when she thought about this. <br /> <br /> It was good to be alive! <br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Newly Weds<br /> <br /> Dylan had his bodyguard pushing him as he silently looked at the woman walking in front. She had just become his legal wife.<br /> <br /> That woman giggled as she walked like a cat had caught a canary. <br /> <br /> "Kendall," he called out in a low voice. <br /> <br /> When Kendall heard him calling her, she turned around, smiled sweetly at him, and asked, "What's the matter, hubby?"<br /> <br /> As soon as he heard this, he frowned. He didn't like her calling him 'hubby.'<br /> <br /> "Don't call me hubby."<br /> <br /> "Dylan."<br /> <br /> Kendall was sensible and immediately changed her tone.<br /> <br /> "Come here."<br /> <br /> She let out a hum and turned around to stand in front of him as if waiting for his following command. <br /> <br /> "Turn around and squat down."<br /> <br /> Although Kendall didn't understand why Dylan would have such a request, she still squatted down in front of him and turned her back to him according to his request.<br /> <br /> "Dylan, are you asking me to carry you? Hop on! I'm quite strong. I should be able to—"<br /> <br /> Before she could even finish what she was saying, she felt a sharp pain in the back of her neck, and her eyes immediately black as the darkness engulfed her. <br /> <br /> Dylan looked at his newlywed wife, who had fallen to the ground indifferently, and commanded in a low voice, "Send her back to the Parkers. Let her recuperate before taking responsibility for what she had done."<br /> <br /> Then, he pushed past Kendall in his wheelchair. <br /> <br /> As he passed her, he bent down, picked up the marriage certificate she had dropped on the ground, and stuffed it into his pockets.<br /> <br /> The bodyguards were completely confused by Dylan's actions and his arrangements, but none of them dared to question him. Finally, one of the bodyguards silently carried the unconscious Kendall into the car and sent her home.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> When Kendall was awake again, she felt a pain in the back of her neck alongside an empty stomach.<br /> <br /> "Kendall, Kendall."<br /> <br /> She heard a familiar, warm, but anxious-sounding voice.<br /> <br /> Immediately, Kendall returned to her senses and turned her head instinctively to see her mother's beautiful face. <br /> <br /> "Kendall, how are you feeling? Do you feel dizzy? Are you hungry? Does your wrist hurt? You scared me to death! I've just gotten you back, and I haven't even gotten the chance to really get to know you. If something happened to you, what should I do then?"<br /> <br /> Charlotte grabbed Kendall's hand tightly, and Charlotte's eyes reddened as she spoke. <br /> <br /> The bodyguards of the Coleman Family sent her unconscious daughter back and told her that Kendall had gone to slit her wrist in front of Dylan so that she would not marry him. <br /> <br /> When Charlotte heard this, she was scared out of her wits. However, she quickly helped her daughter and probed the tip of her nose. When Charlotte realized that Kendall was still breathing, she let out a sigh of relief. <br /> <br /> Fortunately, the bodyguards of the Coleman Family did not say much. Instead, they told Charlotte that Kendall should recuperate from her injuries before taking responsibility and leaving. <br /> <br /> "Mom? Am I still alive?" Kendall asked. <br /> <br /> As Charlotte wiped away her tears, she patted her daughter on the shoulder, held up her injured hand distressedly, and said, "Silly girl, if you don't want to marry someone, you can just tell us. Why did you have to go and offend the Colemans? I will even help convince your dad to call the marriage off. Why do you have to do something like this… Thank God you were saved."<br /> <br /> Kendall blinked as hard as she could.<br /> <br /> She felt a sharp pain when she touched the back of her neck.<br /> <br /> Dylan had stunned her!<br /> <br /> He must be the first person that stunned their newlywed wife.<br /> <br /> "Mom," Kendall called out in a hoarse voice. <br /> <br /> Putting aside her marriage with Dylan, Kendall finally had the time to feel excited about her rebirth.<br /> <br /> She sat up and hugged Charlotte abruptly before exclaiming, "Mom, I've missed you so much."<br /> <br /> In Kendall's previous life, she had only stayed with the Parkers for three years after reuniting. More than a year after her marriage, her parents died in a car accident. She had only managed to spend no more than four years with her biological parents in her past life.<br /> <br /> Although the time was short, her parents' love for her was real. <br /> <br /> There were times that Kelly would be envious, saying that the love she had received for 25 years was nothing compared to the love Kendall received over the past year.<br /> <br /> "Kendall." <br /> <br /> Charlotte was not used to Kendall being this open about her feelings.<br /> <br /> Although the two were mother and daughter, this daughter of hers had been wrongly exchanged for the past twenty-five years. Instead, it was Kelly, whom Charlotte had grown up loving. <br /> <br /> However, she still accepted Kendall's affectionate behavior.<br /> <br /> Ever since Kendall's return, the mother and daughter had been embarrassed to show affection, unlike how Charlotte was with Kelly. <br /> <br /> Charlotte also wanted her biological daughter to be affectionate to her, but Kendall did not grow up by her side, and she was already 25 when they reunited. So, it was natural for her to be a bit distant. <br /> <br /> "Mom, let me hug you properly. I've missed you so much. I was so afraid I wouldn't see you when I woke up." <br /> <br /> "I'm at home every day, and you can see me whenever you like."<br /> <br /> The mother and daughter hugged each other a while more before Charlotte gently pushed her daughter away.<br /> <br /> Then, she gently stroked her daughter's face, carefully examining it.<br /> <br /> Kendall looked like the perfect mixture of her and her husband, Adam. How could she be so blind in the past to not realize that Kelly looked nothing like them?<br /> <br /> "Kendall, promise me that you wouldn't do anything stupid in the future anymore." <br /> <br /> "Mom, I'm sorry that I made you worry. I promise I won't do anything stupid again."<br /> <br /> Now that she had a second chance in life, she would be a fool if she did anything stupid again.<br /> <br /> This time, she just wanted to live a free and easy life. She wanted to live a better life than before, safeguard the Parker Corporation, and repay her birth and adoptive parents' kindness.<br /> <br /> In her previous life, her adoptive parents did not cut off contact with her just because she had returned to the Parkers, and their affection towards her remained the same. <br /> <br /> On the other hand, Kelly, who had grown up in the Parker Family, did not want to return to her biological parents even after knowing who they were. <br /> <br /> The honest couple dared not force their daughter to return home and felt that Kendall's parents had raised Kelly well. So, to repay their kindness, they decided to show Kendall even more love.<br /> <br /> "So, the marriage proposal with the Colemans…"<br /> <br /> "Mom, I promised to marry Dylan." As a matter of fact, she had already married Dylan.<br /> <br /> Charlotte was stunned for a moment when she heard this. Then, she reached out to touch Kendall's head to ensure she didn't have a fever before asking worriedly, "Kendall, did Master Dylan do something to you? I know you like Jackson. Although I disapprove of you marrying him, you don't have to do anything that is against your will just because of the pressure from Dylan."<br /> <br /> "Even if your family goes bankrupt because of the Colemans, I will never let you marry into the Coleman Family as a widow," she added through gritted teeth.<br /> <br /> Charlotte had always been against the marriage from the very beginning. But, it was Adam who was afraid to refuse it, fearing that he might offend the Colemans. So, he left the decision for Kendall to make.<br /> <br /> As a result…<br /> <br /> Charlotte almost lost her biological daughter, whom she had just reunited with. <br /> <br /> "Mom, Dylan, and I—"<br /> <br /> Knock, knock! <br /> <br /> The knocks on the door interrupted Kendall mid-sentence. <br /> <br /> "Mom, is Kendall awake? I've boiled some porridge and fried a few small dishes on the table. If Kendall's awake, let her have something to eat."<br /> <br /> It was Kelly.<br /> <br /> Kendall's face immediately changed, and hatred flashed across her eyes.<br /> <br /> This 'good sister' of hers killed her daughter and her parents!<br /> <br /> In this life, she would never let Kelly harm her parents. Kendall would even drive Kelly out of the Parker Family and take back her identity as the only daughter of the Parker Family.<br /> <br /> Everything that Kelly had in her previous life, Kendall would make sure to destroy. She would never let Kelly become the winner she was in Kendall's past life.	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1,164,804	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-04-11 19:23	active	500	800412074785753	Read with Your Ears➤➤	"I, James Rodriguez, soon to be alpha of Eclipse Pack reject you, Nikolina Reed as my mate and Luna. “ <br /> The pain was blinding for Nikolina. Her next words took both of them by surprise. She was anything but weak and she knew she deserved a lot better than some douche bag who was disrespectful towards his own mate. Alpha or not, he shouldn't be the one who gets the last laugh.<br /> ***<br /> Nikolina POV<br /> 4 hours earlier<br /> I woke up in a very good mood. I am finally eighteen and today is the day I find my mate. It actually depends on both sides. If they are of age, they'll find each other soon enough, seventeen is the youngest you can be when you find your mate.<br /> However, most of the time, the guy or the girl have to wait for their other half to come of age, which I think is a great idea.<br /> Yes, I'm a werewolf, specifically the current Beta's daughter and soon to be Beta's sister. The disappointment of the family. But that's okay; I'm not very inclined to make them proud or follow in their footsteps, but mostly they want Alex to do it.<br /> Don't get me wrong. I'm not abused or bullied; except for the occasional remarks, shunned from society, the usual stuff.<br /> They say I'm ugly, but I know better than to believe that. I could have been popular due to my blue eyes and gold speckles, blonde hair and hourglass figure. But I like to keep to myself. Plus my hair was naturally blonde unlike my mother's peroxide bleached hair that comes out of bottles and pricey extensions. Actually, dad and Alex both have brown hair so I don't know how I have blonde hair. For months, I even checked the roots of my hair to find some sort of discoloration to prove that even my hair was bleached. But in vain.<br /> My mom was the stereotypical cheerleader in high school while my dad was the “douche” and quarterback. Apparently they want me to be like them, and social hierarchy exists in packs as well. And my brother is following our parents footsteps, sleeping with more than half of the population, while I'm not.<br /> They revel in attention and bullying people who are lower than them, as they say. To the outside world, my family and I love each other. On the inside it’s an extreme hate relationship, something the pack is aware of except for the Alpha and Luna.<br /> If they knew the truth, my parents, Tiffany and Mark, would lose their respect and beloved Alex's position would be taken away from him. Which would obviously take his popularity down a notch. Horrifying for him. Entertaining for me.<br /> Anyways, today is also the soon-to-be Alpha's eighteenth birthday. James Rodriguez.<br /> Sometimes I wonder how someone as sweet and kind as Diana and George, produce a kid like James.<br /> In short, James is the snobby player. It’s actually really surprising how none of the girls are pregnant yet...<br /> Back to me, I dressed up with more care than usual. I wore a baby pink sundress with black gladiator sandals. I applied a bit of winged liner to make my eyes pop. I've always read stories about loving mates. Who knows how much of it is true? For all I know, it’s some made up fantasy to make mates seem like the ultimate endgame. Maybe one day, I would meet my mate and then we could run away towards the sunset............or something, I don't really care.<br /> Apparently, all mates are compatible with their other half. It’s like love at first sight and the males getting all possessive about their mates is very appealing and a turn on, or so I've heard.<br /> It's all hearsay. And I think it’s stupid. It’s like the males are all custom made robots. Why else would their behavior be so alike?<br /> And there was a paragraph about heat and shifting and marking. Maybe, my mate's gonna go all caveman on me and tear my throat out.<br /> I'm just kidding, morbid thoughts on my birthday are kind of my thing. And its wishful thinking. I don't care. He might even be an omega and I still wouldn't care. Even if he's a human, it wouldn't matter. And if he's not in this pack then..... Oh well... It's better for me. I don't want to stay in a pack where I have no respect and people treat me bad. Status had once mattered to me. But when you have parents like mine, you kind of start praying not to ever be like them.<br /> Not once did they look at me but of course, Alexander was doted on by everyone. Kids. Parents. Friends. You name it.<br /> Apparently, it's because he's a boy. And according to my mother, girls are good for getting screwed, getting hit on, obeying their men, acting flirty along, and popping out heirs.<br /> And lucky for you all, my mother happens to be exhibit A.<br /> You should all be jealous because it's not everyday that you have a live walking, talking example to show the word and tell them what a hoe your mother is.<br /> Third Person POV <br /> Nikolina walked to school as she was not allowed a car. Though Alex was the proud owner of a shiny Silver Volvo. Double standards were very common in the Reed family. She had always wanted her own car, something that was a stunning shade of bright canary yellow, but that dream was nowhere close to becoming a reality.<br /> All of a sudden, she smelt an amazing scent; peppermint and honey. Lydia purred and rolled around in happiness, barely able to contain her excitement.<br /> On searching for the source, her eyes met warm, hazel orbs. His eyes expressed lust and adoration as they raked all over her body.<br /> Realization finally hit her hard when she saw that James-freaking-Rodriguez was her mate! The next Alpha of Solaris Eclipse Pack. And he was Portia's long-standing boyfriend.<br /> You know what he did next? James went back to groping the head cheerleader. “Portia.... “ Oh, sorry. Rookie mistake. Portia Scott.<br /> Tears threatened to fall while her wolf Lydia whimpered, seeing her mate touch another...<br /> “Our mate is beautiful.” James's wolf, Jace said. Nikolina was more than just beautiful. Many males of the pack thought she was gorgeous but never mentioned it out loud due to the fear of facing Alex's wrath. Alex was the one to start it all: the petty insults, the hateful words and making an outcast out of her. Others had just followed his footsteps. And of course, some of the girls were shallow enough to find happiness by making Nikolina feel miserable, because they were insecure about themselves.<br /> But the main issue was, though James thought Nikolina was pretty, he would never accept her as his mate and Luna. Though she was Beta Mark's daughter and was of high status, both him and his ego considered her a nobody. He knew about the insults and he had done it as well. In his eyes, she was worthless and all everyone ever did was talk down on her and she never fought back.<br /> He couldn't have a... thing like that as his mate. Beauty just wasn't enough for him, being a ruthless woman was a requirement.<br /> “She might be beautiful but I don't want her. She's a nobody. If people know that she is my mate, I would become the laughing stock of my pack. Seriously, people walk all over her. She can never be my Luna.” That was the thought going through his mind as he sucked on Portia's neck hard enough to bruise.<br /> “Ow! You're hurting me, boo! You know Kelly has my concealer today.” Portia whined but still made no move to shove James away. She just proceeded to grind her lower body into James and trying to get as close as humanly possible without getting rid of her clothes in public.<br /> James finally pried Portia off his body and walked towards his mate. In some ways, Portia was like a bloodsucking leech or an annoying wart, never leaving without a fight.<br /> “Baby, where are you going? I need you!” Her voice was like a cat dragging its claws across a board.<br /> James just signalled her to shut up before walking towards his mate. He would do the right thing, of course, as the future Alpha of Solaris Eclipse Pack and give Nikolina what she deserves.<br /> He stopped in front of her and asked, “What's your name?”<br /> “Nikolina,” she stated. He soon noticed that she had no friends and no car and he felt the curious stares on his back as everyone's attention was on him.<br /> “I, James Rodriguez, soon to be alpha of Eclipse Pack reject you, Nikolina Reed as my mate and Luna. “ As he rejected her, Jace whimpered and cowered. And James felt bad but he knew this was the right thing to do for himself and the pack. From his perspective, Nikolina was someone who brought out the worst in people and Portia was way more deserving to be his mate and Luna, considering that she was fearless and wasn't afraid to fight dirty for her rights.<br /> James was an egoistic douche bag who mistook petty behavior for fearless but he was blinded by the greed for power and popularity.<br /> The pain was blinding for Nikolina. She would have collapsed if not for the anger that surged through her. She was furious. At James. The Moon Goddess. Not realizing how painful rejection was. Her fate. It was a never ending list.<br /> It felt like she was being drowned in liquid bleach, her lungs burned and she saw red. Anger took over the pain she was feeling and she didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing how hurt she was.<br /> Her next words took both of them by surprise. She was anything but weak and she knew she deserved a lot better than some douche bag who was disrespectful towards his own mate. Alpha or not, he shouldn't be the one who gets the last laugh.<br /> “I, Nikolina Reed, accept your rejection as my mate and Alpha. I sincerely hope you get the clap!”<br /> With that, she turned on her heel and left the school premises.<br /> “Who needs a mate? Especially someone like James. People like him need girls like Portia by their sides, who cater to their whims and needs and whatever freaky carnal desire they might have.” Nikolina thought darkly. She wasn't going to give in to her pain and this rejection was the final push that encouraged her to chase after her freedom and break bonds with the family who had clipped off her wings.<br /> James felt a tiny bit of hurt realizing that she didn't even think twice before accepting the rejection and all he could wonder was how did she not burst into tears or grovel at his feet to take her back. Jace did not talk. He just whimpered, feeling the loss of his mate. Before James could think of it anymore, Portia dragged him to an empty classroom to distract her beloved Jamie boo. It seemed as if James wasn't the least bit affected by the incident with Nikolina, because his actions didn't falter as he hitched Portia's skirt up and ripped her panties, drilling her like an animal and releasing himself on her clothes and face as he left her alone to clean up.<br /> Nikolina POV<br /> “Well, he can go drill his toy as much as he wants.” I thought darkly while making my way towards home. All Lydia did was whimper. The moment I saw James, I knew something like this was bound to happen. You don't have any expectations when someone like him is supposed to be your destined mate. He was born with a big ego and he can just stuff it up his.<br /> “Maybe he regrets hurting us, you know.” Lydia whimpered.<br /> Before I could reply, searing hot pain flooded my senses. I felt myself fall on the pavement and the pain started to become more intense. It is obvious, isn't it? He's already drilling someone just minutes after rejecting me. It felt like my body was set on fire and the blistering flames charred my skin.<br /> I slowly got up and almost keeled over as my vision turned white. Dizziness washed over me. I had to clench my fists and dig my fingers hard enough to draw blood. Getting away from him and this stupid pack is my best bet. He was doing it intentionally considering the fact he knows that we're both connected unless one of us dies or gets marked by another. Walking never felt so strenuous and with every step I had to force myself to not curl up on the pavement and cry. I know I deserve someone better but I did want to cry my pain away.<br /> After what seemed like hours, the pain slowly ebbed away. Painful times ahead. The only problem is that the mate bond doesn't break even after being rejected. Only if the rejected is marked by the first mate or by another, or if one of the mates die, will the bond break.<br /> I entered my house and went to my room to pack my bags. You know, in every werewolf story the rejected mate writes letters before leaving. There's no logic to it. I mean, don't you get it? No one cares if you leave. No one cares if you die. No one cares if you slit your throat or get molested or murdered. That's the harsh truth. Why should I open my feelings on a letter make them feel pity? I can just run away and live my best life, away from them. It's not like they will send out search teams for you.<br /> I don't want pity. I can do better than that. I picked up my red lipstick and wrote in capitals before leaving. I know I'm dramatic but it serves them right. They'll remember this for years to come: women can walk away without feeling a twinge of guilt or regret.<br /> Showing vulnerability would only make me seem weak and I've let people walk over me way too many times.<br /> My mom was probably busy getting her hair done or something. That's the only thing she ever does. Or her nails. Or maybe she was out shopping with snobby people like herself. It's obvious that birds of a feather flock together. The only thing I ever liked about her is that she cooked for us, sometimes. Mom made a mean lasagna.<br /> Dad was probably with Alpha George. That's usually where he is. But then again, he also has this terrible habit of getting drunk during daylight hours. And once he even groped some other girl in front of the whole pack. Mom turned an ugly shade of red as she kicked him in the crotch. Those were the good days. It was fun when he laid on the couch with a bag of frozen peas on his groin and mom was nowhere around.<br /> Leaving was better for me anyway. Nothing was tying me down to this place. No friends. No proper family. I would be doing myself and them a favor.<br /> I took my dad's sleek black Porsche for my escapade. I might as well leave loaded and in style, besides it's high time I had a car.<br /> Just as I reached the pack border, I said, “I, Nikolina Reed, break all ties with the Solaris Eclipse Pack.” The patrol guards looked at me, but its not like they would stop me.<br /> The pack links broke and with that I revved up the engine and sped through the borders, driving towards my new life. A better life. It was a blessing that this pack did not care enough to stop me.<br /> <br /> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br /> Wanna continue this incredible story? Please download our App and search for novel ID: 99168!	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