Chapter 28 Chapter 28 The Private Photo Scandal That evening, I prepared a proper dinner for myself in the kitchen. Liam’s cooking was barely edible, and I refused to subject my stomach to it any longer. Using what ingredients I found in the refrigerator, I cooked two of my most

Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Farewell to the Past +25 Points “After what I narrowly survived, no thanks to you, the last thing I want is to have s*x. How insensitive can you possibly be p> “Then allow me to erase the memory of those filthy rogues and remind you who

Chapter 26 Chapter 26 The Illusion of His Love Claire’s POV +25 Points When we got home, I bent to change my shoes at the entrance. Liam immediately stepped behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist. “Don’t touch me!” I flinched away as if electrocuted, my face twisted in

Chapter 25 Chapter 25 Liyah’s Vengeance I had been so caught up with Breanne and her sudden clinginess that I, yet again, was forced to push Claire to the back burner. I didn’t understand why Claire had become an entirely different person. There’s absolutely no reason for her to be

Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Deliverance +25 Points “And by the way,” Breanne hissed, “everything I’m doing to you today? Liam totally approved. He heard from my aunt that you scammed twenty–five million out of him. He was furious. Said you were beyond saving and told me to teach you a

Chapter 23 Chapter 23 The Ambush “What’d you leave behind?” Liyah’s voice snapped me from my thoughts. I blinked, sipping my coffee. “The keys and deed to the last piece of property left to me as per the will by my father. And Dad’s wooden box p> “Claire, you need

Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Her Past & Alpha Lucien Thorne Wow! Part of me was surprised by Stephanie. She was clearly terrified that I might back out, and had offered twenty–five million to buy me out of the mating as soon as possible. I wondered who Stephanie had in mind

Chapter 21 Chapter 21 He Called Her Suffocating I lay down but couldn’t sleep. +25 Points Now, not just the man next to felt filthy, the bed under me did as well. No matter how I shifted, I felt uncomfortable lying here next to him, in this tainted room. I

Chapter 20 Chapter 20 She Doesn’t Need His Half–Hearted Kindness +25 Points As I slowly regained consciousness, I realized that I was in my own marital bedroom that I shared with Liam. I was taken aback for a moment, unsure if I was dreaming or if this was real. The

Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Two Hundred Million or Bust +25 Points Seeing me desperately struggling to lick up the filthy water, the Omegas watching turned away in pity. No one innocent should suffer this punishment. Only rogue criminals were treated this way. Not the Alphas mate. Finally, Mary, the assigned

Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Thrown into the Dark Cell I was hauled unceremoniously into a black commercial van. “Where are you taking me?” I rasped, mustering the last dregs of her strength. +25 Points “Our apologies, Mrs. Sterling,” one muttered, avoiding my gaze. “Ms. Telder is fighting for her life.

Chapter 17 Chapter 17 She Unleashed Her Fury Breanne quickly crouched to pick it up, cradling it like a baby and gently rocking it before the stunned crowd. “Oh, I’m so sorry, little baby! Mommy didn’t mean to hurt you,” she cooed to the doll, her voice sickeningly sweet. “Don’t

Chapter 16 Chapter 16 The Eerie Gift +25 Points There was a collective murmur that swept through the crowd. Everyone was singing their praises for Breanne and how kind–hearted she was towards me, the unloved and forgotten mate. It reinforced the narrative that Breanne and Liam were already better suited

Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Breanne’s Shadow Everywhere My eyes widened, but I shouldn’t have been surprised. +25 Points Liam always gifted extravagantly when he knew he had made a mistake. But I did not expect this. The diamond ring was larger and more brilliant than the wedding band I had

Chapter 14 Chapter 14 A Shocking Revelation +25 Points Before I could leave, his hands locked around my waist, yanking me back. I struggled wildly, but he steeled his hold. “Rejecting the bond isn’t happening. Forget it; I won’t let you leave me. Not ever p> I brought the heel

Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Mirage Is Dead +25 Points I heard his breath hitch at my outburst and threat. This would take him back, as Liam had never listened to my voice so tightly controlled. It was as though he froze for a long moment before finally responding. “Sweetheart… don’t

Chapter 12 Chapter 12 No Trace of Mirage I regained consciousness in a hospital room once again. +25 Points This time, however, the room was different–a private suite, luxurious by any standard. Did Liam come and move me to one of the Luna’s VIP rooms after all? No, it couldn’t

Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Pushed Beyond the Breaking Point Shaking off her initial discomfort from my smile, Stephanie’s eyes gleamed with vindication. I knew that Stephanie Stering had waited years for this moment–a chance to put her despised daughter–in–law in her place, finally. Liam had always shielded me, not from

Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Forced to Her Knees I froze as if struck by lightning, my disbelieving eyes lifting to meet Liam’s. Did he and his wolf comprehend that they had officially sacrificed their mate bond? +25 Points They just didn’t voice the rejection themselves; offering their mate to be

Chapter 9 1071 Words “Liam, let them hurt me instead,” Breanne gasped, blood gushing from her chest in rhythmic spurts. Her palm, slick with crimson, trembled as she reached for Liam. “I won’t let anyone slander you. Y-you are a dream mate. I w-wish you were—” Why was everything Breanne