Leaving everything Lily had behind, she moved to a far countryside Pack and made sure no one would be able to find her anymore. Her perfect life back then turned upside down raising twin children with her under a small Pack a kind-hearted stranger brings them into. She was determined to live her life being tied and stuck to her poor situation when out of nowhere her ex-boyfriend, Wade, whom she left hanging years ago when she ran away came to visit the Pack she's currently residing in. The worst part is that he will spend his stay under the same roof with her. Would their interrupted love rejoin this time around? Or the bitterness of the past will prevail.
Chapter 1: He's Back? [1179 WC]
Lily
I had already sacrificed a lot for them and I wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice more. My somber life as a wolfless single mother may be hard, but at least I got my twins to put sunshine on my dull life. They're the main reason I've got to keep going no matter what.
As soon as I pushed the glass door open, the chit-chatting voice of my other co-worker shut down. Their squinted eyes were fixed on me as I bowed down to greet them, but instead, they moved away from me as if I were infectious before their mocking laughter reached my ear.
Ignoring them, I went to the staff room and put on my apron because the restaurant would open anytime soon.
The door pushed open, letting my coworker barge in.
"I don't feel well, so I'm gonna ask you to fill in for me today," she arrogantly began, crossing her arms across her chest.
I simply nodded in response.
"You were the only one who's gonna serve the customers and wash the dishes later. Do you get it?"
"Yes, I hope you feel better soon," I replied, forcing a smile.
Another tiring day at work began. I did everything they asked me to do without any hint of disapproval or even dismay just to please them so they'd stop throwing hateful comments about me and my life.
Because being a wolfless she-wolf only means getting the least opportunity and poor treatment is just normal as I am nonetheless but useless in everyone's eyes.
I was holding a tray full of drinks and food, walking towards the last table on the corner to serve it when I felt my feet trip over something.
Everything happened so fast, and the next thing I knew my face reached the floor with the drinks and food scattered everywhere.
I immediately got back up, disregarding my bleeding wrist caused by the shattered glass on the floor, and attended to the wet customer.
"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry, Ma'am," I kept on apologizing, but it was all put in vain when her palm hit my cheek sharply.
"You're so stupid! I want to talk to your manager!" she shrieked, pushing me aside.
I stepped back in pain with my palm on my aching cheek.
By looking behind, I found Sarah, my other coworker, smiling from ear to ear, holding a mop.
"You may want to meet our manager in the break room," she playfully chuckled, smirking before cleaning up the mess I made.
With a heavy heart, I walked back to the break room to change and clean up myself. But when I entered, another two workers of mine were there.
"Sir, she's here," one of them called, and all I could do was take a deep breath, knowing what would happen next.
As soon as my manager stepped out, I bowed my head and began apologizing countless times.
"We've just lost one of our regular customers here, Lily!" his angry voice roared, causing my shoulders to shake in fear.
"I didn't mean to do it, Sir. I just... tripped over something," my voice was shaky.
"Can a wolfless she-wolf like you get any stupider?!"
Being reminded of how powerless I am, couldn't get any painful, but I composed myself. "I-It's true, Sir," I mumbled, lifting my head as tears welled up in my eyes.
"Well, I don't care what your reasons are. The amount of food you've wasted will be deducted from your salary," he said with finality in his tone before walking away.
The set of tears that I've been holding since then pooled down my cheeks.
"I'm starting to think that the father of your children left you because you were good for nothing."
"Being a single mother must be hard. But I think you deserve it."
Both of my coworkers laughed, shaking their heads with a smile on their faces.
I knew I should have left this job a long time ago. But I'd rather endure their judgement and terrible attitude than see Evan and Zoey starve.
At exactly 7 in the evening, my shift finally ended. I gathered my things and hastily headed out.
A black Lexus car that was parked right in front of the restaurant was the first thing I noticed. The window pulled down, and seeing Aiden inside, I didn't waste any time and approached the car.
I shut the car door and put my seatbelt on, waiting for him to start the engine, but he didn't.
"Why? Is there something wrong?" I asked, puzzled, looking up into his hazel-brown eyes.
His forehead creased before his hands reached my left wrist, and asked, "What's this?"
I immediately drew my wrist and back, hiding the cut I got a while ago.
"J-just an accident at work," I reasoned.
"Be honest with me, Lily. Are you even treated right at your job?"
"Y-yes, of course. I'm good, you have nothing to worry about," I lied as I knew telling him the truth wouldn't change anything.
I've been through enough hardships in life, so I'm certain I could take it. And I don't think this irrelevant problem like this should be of his worry anymore.
"You know I can offer you work at the Packhouse instead. The tasks there would be easier and Alpha can pay you a good amount of money."
"No, Aiden. You've given me enough help already and I'm grateful for that. But I'm happy and contented at my job right now."
In the end, Aiden just agreed with me and drove me back home.
My lips automatically widened into a smile upon hearing little voices inside as I reached the door.
Evan and Zoey were seated on the small single couch, facing the little TV I bought with my first salary.
"I'm home."
Both of them rushed and hugged me tightly as they went on by my side to kiss both my cheeks.
The warmth of their embrace reminded me that I was truly at home and the huge burden on my chest vanished by just seeing bright smiles on their faces.
They resumed watching TV while I grabbed myself a glass of water by the small kitchen when I overheard a familiar name being mentioned on TV.
My heart skipped a beat upon hearing his name once again after a long time.
As if my feet had their own brain that leaped from the distance to see the TV.
Despair and regret lanced through me seeing his photo flashed on the screen. It was small but was enough for me to confirm it was him.
"The popular business tycoon Wade Johnson's on his way to take over and claim the whole Milford of Pennsylvania-"
My jaw dropped upon hearing the newscaster's statement, causing my entire body to run cold. I was glued at my place, unable to move when the glass of water I was holding slipped onto my hand, causing a loud and sharp noise of breaking glass.
Does that mean he's coming here? To claim the land I'm living at.
At one point we were both abandoned in the woods. Our meeting started with distrust. His wounds were more than the gnashing scratches of the wilderness, it extended to trash his memories and kept him from truth more than once. Her wounds were more than the bruises of the poisonous wilderness, it extended to crush her security and increased her self doubt. It was an exile that led a prideful yet underestimated prince and an tortured daughter of a successful merchant. Our tale only began when we acknowledged our desires, yet the world around us conspired to thwart our every step. The both of us didn't want to doubt, yet, would our resilience and trust be enough to navigate through the jungle of doubts?
She was wolfless. All her life, Holly Ambrose had been longing for her family to reciprocate the love she had been working hard to get from her father and her sister, Irina. Unfortunately, they only saw her as an embarrassment to the pack and used her instead so that Irina could refuse to marry Alpha Evander Edgerton: the ruthless and cold-blooded Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. Thinking that it was the only way to escape them, Holly accepted the proposal. Alpha Alec, her former mate and her sister’s fiance begged her not to. He confessed he still had feelings for her and wanted her back as his mate. Too late because there was no stopping her from having her freedom. But would Holly be truly free if Irina had no intention to stop destroying her life after Alec left Irina to claim Holly back? Would she stay with Alpha Evander even after she found out that his former mate came back and was pregnant with his child?
His body collapses into mine as my back slams on the wall. “You were touching yourself because of me weren't you” his musky scent suffocating me. My core immediately picks up a heart beat with our proximity as he pins my hands above me on the wall. My bare nipples harden at his touch. I can only think of two words at this moment. Touch me. ***************************************************** Never in Ivy Carter's life did she ever think that she'd fall for a man she couldn't have,especially when the man was not only her professor but also her new step brother. Caden's heart has always been where his pack is, gilded by the pack's legacy but the minute he lays eyes on Ivy Carter his walls come crashing down. But he can't have her even though she's his mate. Their worlds collide with an irresistible force and it's only a matter of time till they cross the line, breaking all restraints with an unholy attraction.
Audrina, a powerless omega, becomes entangled in a web of deception created by her own flesh and blood. Her crafty stepsister sends her into the arms of MistyMoon Pack's Alpha, James, where she meets a guy whose icy demeanor conceals his powerful and fair character. With chiseled features and a stare that could melt steel, James is both hot and gorgeous. Their one-night affair suddenly blossoms into a lifetime commitment with the news of a kid on the way, leaving them divided between desire and danger. But behind the surface of their undeniable mate bond, there lies a hidden identity and buried truths that could ruin the spark that was just beginning to ignite.
Aurora Everley has always been the overlooked daughter, the one that gets shadowed by her sister Margot. She thought that once she turns eighteen and meets her mate, she would have someone whose attention would just be on her. But she is wrong. Because her mate happens to be the one her sister brings home, introduced as her boyfriend and Alpha Heir, Mason Chase. Now, she has to sacrifice herself again. She has to sever their mate bond, even when her heart screams not to do it. But what happens if someone else is waiting at the sidelines for her? Someone who's been watching her every move, desiring her in ways no one ever did before?
Betrayed by the one she called her mate, and sister, Bella was humiliated and thrown from the pack. She vowed to take revenge on those who hurt her. When Alpha Arthur found her bleeding and left for dead by the side of the road, he healed her and took her to his pack. After rejecting Bella, he regretted it very much. When he met Bella again, there was Arthur by her side.
"Miss Brown, I am the butler here at your service," the butler replied. "My master wants to buy the baby in your belly." "What?!" Does that mean the abortion didn't take place? Did they kidnap her from the operating table just to buy the baby? But why her? "You..." Alice was about to ask a question, but the man in front of her calmly continued, as if he had expected her question, "You're pregnant with his child, and he needs a child. That's all I can tell you." Alice was forced to sign a surrogacy contract and eight months later gave birth to two healthy babies. Fortunately, the man was unaware of her daughter's existence. It wasn't until five years later that fate brought them together again...
“Drive this woman out!” "Throw this woman into the sea!” When he doesn’t know Debbie Nelson’s true identity, Carlos Hilton cold-shoulders her. “Mr. Hilton, she is your wife,” Carlos’ secretary reminded him. Hearing that, Carlos gives him a cold stare and complained, “why didn’t you tell me earlier?” From then on, Carlos spoils her rotten. Little did everyone expect that they would get a divorce.
During her three years of marriage with Brendan, Adeline had become as humble as dust itself. However, what she got in return wasn't love and affection, but endless indifference and disdain. Worse yet, when the woman in Brendan's heart suddenly showed up, he further distanced himself from her. Finally, Adeline couldn't stand it anymore and asked for a divorce. After all, why should she stay with such a cold, distant man? The next one would surely be better. Brendan watched as his ex-wife left with her luggage in tow. Suddenly, a thought occurred to him and he made a bet with his friends. "She'll definitely regret leaving and will come crawling back to me in no time." After hearing about this bet, Adeline sneered. "Dream on!" A few days later, Brendan ran into his ex-wife in a bar. It turned out she was celebrating her divorce. Not long after, he noticed that the damned woman seemed to have a new suitor. Brendan was starting to panic. The woman who had clung to him for three years suddenly didn't seem to give a damn about him. What was he going to do?
Three years ago, Cecilia was left battered and alone by the man she loved most, Alston, yet she bravely completed the wedding ceremony while pregnant. Three years later, although they were married, they grew apart over time. Cecilia focused on her career, no longer foolishly believing in love. But her transformation instantly threw Alston into a panic... And what is the secret from 11 years ago that Cecilia has always been reluctant to reveal? *** "She went to a law firm, met with a lawyer..." A lawyer? Is Cecilia suing someone? Who? Is there any recent litigation against the company? Alston suddenly chuckled coldly, "Who could she sue? I'm the CEO of this company. How come such a matter doesn't come to me first?" The assistant swallowed nervously, speaking softly, "Sir, there's no litigation against the company. She met with... a divorce lawyer."
After a devastating divorce with the man she had been married to for over three years, Rachel thought her life was over. Her family disowned her, they wanted nothing to do with her anymore and she couldn't blame them. She had just divorced David Hart, one of the top successful bachelors in the country and heir to the Hart industries. But they would never understand that she didn't divorce him, he divorced her after she caught him cheating on her with her god-damned best friend! Rachel was just about to end everything by jumping off a bridge when she was saved by the most unexpected person. The boy she once bullied severally in highschool because he always wore ugly glass and was from a poor background, how come that glass make him so hot now? Why was he helping her get revenge on ex-husband who is trying to make her life even more miserable? And most important how did he get so handsome? What exactly does he want from her? ... No, you must want something, anything. If you can really help me get revenge on David and Lana, I can't just let you do it for free". Ethan went quiet for a while. I held my breath waiting for what his request might be. If it was something money could buy, I'll try my best to get it for him even though I was somehow broke right now. "You're right I do want something". He said after thinking for few minutes "What?" I asked slowly. " Until you get your revenge on David, Lana and every other person you want, you will live here". Live here as in...? " Wha... What are you saying? ". I stammered hoping he wasn't saying what I thought he was saying. I tried to step back but I missed a step and almost fell on the bed but Ethan caught me holding me in his muscular arms. Ethan moved his face closer to mine be was so close, our nose almost touched. " I want you to be with me! ".
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"