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I couldn’t utter a word when I felt a sharp sting on my face. I was sure it would leave a mark. Her assistant gasped.

I swallowed and spoke calmly to CC, ” I know what you think, but it is

not true,”

You disappoint me, Love. I thought you were better than this. You came back, took my grandson back to get engaged to that scourge, David Kofflin?!”

She was fuming and didn’t hear a word I said to her.

CC, calm down, please,” My voice was gentle. I had so much respect

for her.

How could you do this, Love,” she sighed deeply, touching her head in pain. I asked a servant to bring her some soothing tea. I took her to a salon. I sat across from her. She took a sip of her tea.

Ellis regrets what he did. I saw him suffer for years while you were gone. He couldn’t do anything but work,” she said. I knew that Ellis went through a lot. He even became a drunk before he got clean.

After that phase, he solely focused on expanding his company.

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It’s unfair that you did this to him. I think he has earned your

forgiveness,” her voice was gentle.

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CC, I didn’t betray Ellis. I went out with David to break up with him

but he surprised me by taking me to his house and proposing,” I

started.

I told CC everything that happened and promised to make things right

with Ellis.

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I apologize for slapping you without knowing the full truth, Love. I

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was hurt when I thought you only wanted to hurt Ellis,” she said. I held her hand and gave her a small smile.

“I understand. You love your grandchildren and hate to see them suffer,” I said.

Thank you, dear. I hope you talk to Ellis. He was distraught in the morning,” she said.

Where is he now?” I asked.

He went to the pack. He needed to blow off,” she informed me. I

nodded and escorted her to her car. She was about to enter the car

when she stopped and looked back at me.

Love, don’t trust Darlington. She is such a drama Queen and an actress. She goes to the country club telling everyone about her failing heart, but we all know it’s the attention she wants,” CC said. Was Darlington putting on a show for me? To nudge me into accepting her son? CC caressed my jaw gently.

“You have such a kind heart, and I’m sure she used her sickness to push you to accept her penniless son,” she muttered, and my eyebrows creased.

Penniless son?” I asked.

Didn’t Ellis tell you what he found out about David?” she asked, stunned. I shook my head, and she shared a glance with her male assistant. CC was lost for words and smiled nervously. She was

never one to be nervous.

CC, tell me what’s going on with David,” I said sternly. From what I knew, the Kofflin were affluent.

‘Well, dear. It’s not my place, but I don’t trust that family. They are in a pickle, especially that firstborn son of theirs. Let’s just say he has some bad habits,” that’s all she said, and refused to tell me more. She

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entered the car, and I watched as they drove away. I was left

dumbfounded, her words resonating within me.

If Ellis knew something about David, why didn’t he tell me anything? He mentioned once to me that he was having him investigated. Why didn’t Ellis tell me the truth about his findings?

Because he loves you, and he thought it didn’t matter.’

I didn’t mind that David had no money, but why did he lie? And what did she mean by bad habits? Maybe CC was wrong.

Has CC ever lied or been wrong about anything?’ Vee asked.

I only sighed once I saw Luis come from the house. He touched my cheek and frowned.

‘I’m sorry I wasn’t there to defend you from CC,” he said. I only smiled faintly at him.

“You couldn’t even if you tried,” I chuckled.

Oh, honey. I don’t fucking joke about you. I would defy anyone for you,” he said. I appreciated his friendship so much, and I was thankful to him all the days of my life. He had no idea how much he saved my life.

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She’s your future wife’s grandmother,” I sighed as we went to the car. I saw the beginning of a smile on his face.

“Yeah,” I gasped when he agreed with me. I thought he’d keep it

modest and fight me on my statement a little.

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You slept at her house, didn’t you,” I eyed him, and he smiled. A full

blown smile that let his dimples show. I couldn’t help but smile, too.

“I

She’s heaven, Love. Sweet heaven and I want her,”

I was happy he was embracing his new feelings for Zeyneb. They were perfect for each other.

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Where to?” he asked as he started the car.

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I need to return a ring,” I said. I should have done it last night. I

called David’s assistant and lied to him, telling him I had a surprise for him. He told me his location. David was at the country club.

“Westwood Country Club,”

Right in the playground of socialites,” Luis smirked. There was a glint of mischief in his eyes.

Just what I was hoping for. I need to put David in his place,” I said as he started to drive.

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Country Club Scene

Love

I was mad as I made my way to the country club. David was in the lounge near the bar. Addressing a crowd of socialites. He was talking about the engagement and how it was. He told them I cried in happiness and how much I wanted this engagement. He even lied about the carats in the ring. Now that I looked at it properly, it couldn’t

have been more than a ten-carat diamond.

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David, you’re now higher than us, my friend. Bagging Love Chasia has taken you to another level,” A man said, raising a glass to David. David nodded in agreement proudly like the others. I chose to listen quietly, not making my presence known immediately.

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Of course. I’m now the richest man in the club. What belongs to my fiancé is mine now,” he laughed. It was cringe. Did he want money from me? I thought back to CC’s words. I was hoping she was wrong. David was a Kofflin and one of the richest in the city as far as I knew.

“You always pick them right. Love Chasia is an heiress to a billion- dollar empire,” another tall man added. He was one of David’s good friends, Charlie. He owned a shipping company.

Of course. Not just anyone can join the Kofflin family. Their net worth needs to be high,” David beamed. I couldn’t believe I was

hearing this from David’s lips. Is this how he talked to his friends?

Was he pretending with me? I felt like I was looking at a stranger.

But what about Ellis Carter? They went together to the gala, and they were quite cozy,” A petite lady said. She was from the Sue family, and were real estate moguls.

“Oh, I saw them too. The press were going crazy about them,” another added. David laughed.

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Ellis Carter is a loser and will do anything to keep Love. By the way, she told him she was in love with me. It was work-related, and besides, he ordered her to go with him,” he said. David was bashing Ellis as he talked to everyone. It was clear how threatened he was by Ellis that he would say horrible things about him, even without being provoked. I heard one ask about the twins.

You must be threatened, David. We all know how much they were in

love, and they have children together,”

Oh yes, my lady has twins, and they love me more than Carter. His children don’t even know him, but that is a good thing because he would be a terrible father,” I almost scoffed at that blatant lie. Ellis

was the best father to my children.

Oh, my David. I wonder why you came back with her. Alpha Carter

will always be a thorn,” another man sighed.

‘Love and I plan to go back to New York soon. Our life there was so fulfilling and just wonderful.”

I couldn’t listen any longer to what he was saying. I shared a glance at Luis, and he gave me an encouraging nod. I marched down to where he was. David looked shocked to see me but put on a

rehearsed smile. There was a slight apprehension in his gaze. I didn’t waste any time before I slapped him across the face. Gaps erupted among the people, and they looked aghast. I glared at the man who

center of attention.

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wishes, David?!” I flared. He chuckled nervously and held

you doing? Can’t you

close, and

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“I

into

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with his

we discussed

looking around. He didn’t want to be embarrassed after the

how I felt, but you completely disregarded my feelings.

marry you,” I growled. Gaps erupted again,

knew every one of these people here. They lived off their family’s money and titles. They all looked

marrying David,” I announced. I needed someone to take it to the press. I was patient with David. I couldn’t believe I even felt bad for leaving him. I turned and started to walk away when

his eyes glowing. Luis took steps towards us, his dangerous gaze on David. I

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mine belongs to my children and only my children,” I said, looking at him in disgust. His face fell, and he knew instantly I

broke, David? Are you using me to make your financial situation better?”

looked at me as though I had

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I rolled my eyes and turned to leave. Everyone was shocked. I was never one to lose my cool like this and cause a scene. I was always a lady, no matter the situation, but I couldn’t help but burst. David took everything too far with his lies. He wanted money from me. They lost his family company

economic status.

loser, and I’m glad you told him off in front of all those people, or else, he’d

publicly, so there shouldn’t be a repeat of what happened

I knew he needed privacy to talk. I nodded as he went to another hallway. I felt a rough hand

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Confronting David

Love

embarrass me like that?” he

you grab me like that,” I

how much this would damage my reputation? How can you even suggest I was broke, and I am after you for your inheritance?”

His eyes fell for a moment before they found mine

couldn’t be trusted.

trouble, but I will get it back,” he grounded. The jaw along his face

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whose money, mine?” tilted my face. He didn’t

for you, and you know it, Love. What happened, why

an engagement, leaked it to the press

to be pleasant? Well, I’m sorry if I’m not, “I

back against the wall and caged

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if you don’t marry me and my

desperate to keep

tad for attention. Let’s see how she fares when she

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married. If she dies, oh well, I guess I’ll send my condolences,” I

comfortable. I owe

visited them. David

fight.

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daughter of the most feared alpha in the West. No one could talk to me or warn me as they pleased. I was no easy target to these puny alphas. David seemed

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backed away from me slowly, seeing that I wouldn’t submit to him. I gave him a

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was quick with my fists. I punched him between his legs and kicked him in the side. He doubled over, and I grabbed his neck. I pressed him against

glare.

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will kill you whether it was your lycan that took

go. His eyes were still fixated on

against me.

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I smiled

and arrogant smile on his face. He

whole time. I looked around us, and

H

people were watching us

a splash!” Luis shouted in happiness.

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yelled

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him,” I felt like a heavy weight was lifted off

I knew it’s what you needed to feel good right

going to be the talk of the club

them was holding a magazine that had my face on it. I’m sure they were talking about our engagement Darlington noticed me and gave me a huge smile that I returned. She didn’t look sick at

dear Love, It’s nice to see you here,”

You look well,” I said. She frowned

friends thought it would do me well to come here, you know,” she laughed

I felt like an idiot for believing

Didi, said it, but I ignored

know my future daughter-in-law!” She said to her friends. They gave me a genuine smile and greeted

the engagement ring I forgot to throw at David. I handed it to her and politely said,

nonchalant. Darlin looked horrified. She was opening and closing her mouth like a fish. The good news was that she

on their faces.

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a good day,

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walked past them. I could feel stares at me, but I ignored everyone

I walked to the parking lot with Luis. He threw his arm

proud of you for standing

you,” I answered.

felt good, I couldn’t help but feel emotional when I entered the car.

I feel so stupid,” I told

your money,” Luis was gentle with his tone. I felt stupid for crying, but I

Where to?”

said he was in his

closed my eyes

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A Vampire?

Ellis

my pack. I called Zeyneb to tell her what happened. She got to work immediately. I called Jace. I knew he

said, frantic. These attacks were senseless. It was like the person

on him?” I asked my head

heard of him, he was in the

and Maleck had a falling out? My sister’s ex- husband once promised to aid my cousin if he

rubbed my hand in my face. I needed to know what was going on. I went to the general hospital where the body of the woman was

that could help us identify the attacker? Any markings?” I asked. Doctor Patel

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was in thought again. It wasn’t odd if a wolf attacked them. Maybe it

detected? Rogues had

“I

rogue wolf?” Michael

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were enemies, but as the world progressed, things changed, and the animosity between the two

lived in

knew they had a vampire castle here, but it was hidden from us, and the vampires couldn’t leave their territory because of

a rebellion that happened over 20 years ago. The vampires started making threats against the witch covens, but the mage king, Kian, and

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starting to cause trouble for us? They remained hidden from the world for decades only to come and kill two of our people?” asks Michael. I

there are not a lot of numbers. It could be

I think is one vampire is responsible for this. We must meet with the vampire King soon,” I said and stood up. I looked back at the doctor

no one should hear of this. We can’t be alarming people about vampires when we haven’t confirmed anything,” The doctor nodded in understanding. I left

drove there, my mind went to Love. I was

her.

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Love and her engagement to

too quick to anger. I need to work to be a better person and be more discerning,” I told him. I should have given Love a chance to explain. She was not a vindictive woman and would never hurt me in such a way. David could have been making it up.

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“What?”

take accountability for your rash actions,” he

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asked him. He only sighed.

loved ones deserve to be loved loudly and unapologetically. You need to talk to your father and introduce your gay mate to the pack,” I told him.

your mate,” I corrected.

have dinner with my family on Friday. I’ll introduce Todd there,”

and went to the civic headquarters. That was where we held meetings. Earlier, I called a meeting

called my father for counsel,” Ellis, how are you, my boy?” he asked. He sounded cheerful. I could hear my mother, Salome,

I have a problem,”

father offered me good advice because he was the alpha of our

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before he handed the reigns over to

Go on,”

been found dead in a month. I think a vampire is doing this,” I informed him. He was silent for

with the vampire king. It could be he doesn’t even know

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you

right-hand man,

next hours in the

packet but realized I had broken

I use your phone? I need to check

my home phone when I saw Lov in the corner of my eye. She was leaning against a sports car. Lui was in the driver’s seat.

out and run to her, but

looked like a beautiful dream, even with her puffy eyes and a red

nose.

around, I had no

approach me. I

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and missed her. She buried her face in the crook of my neck, and I held her in a tight embrace. I missed her so fucking much. I smelled

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what you think. I swear I didn’t betray you,” she said quickly. She was agitated, rumbling about stuff I couldn’t comprehend about David tricking her. I kissed her nose, and she stopped talking. I wanted to kiss her lips, but I knew she wouldn’t like that since she warned me not to kiss her until things were over with David.

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I instructed.

inhaled and nodded.

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