Chapter 137 SOPHIA’S POV The Riverside Hotel was exactly what I’d expected. The place was all glass and marble and expensive lighting designed to showcase wealth. I showed George’s invitation to the doorman, who took one look at it and let me in. Inside, the cocktail party was in full

Chapter 136 SOPHIA’S POV George took a seat in front of me in his study. I sat, waiting for what he had to say. George cleared his throat, shifting in his chair. “There’s a reason I wanted to speak with you privately. It’s about Dahlia p> I was surprised. “Dahlia?

Chapter 135 SOPHIA’S POV After leaving Damien’s office, I sat in my car for a long time, staring at the signed divorce papers in my hands. It was done. Really, truly done. I should have felt relieved, free. Instead, I just felt empty. My phone buzzed with a text from

Chapter 134 SOPHIA’S POV I woke up at dawn after barely three hours of sleep, but my mind was crystal clear. Today was the day. No more waiting, no more hoping Damien would suddenly develop a conscience and do the right thing. I was taking control. I got dressed then

Chapter 133 SOPHIA’S POV We stayed at the café for hours. Our coffee cups were refilled three times, and still we talked. Lance told me about his own struggles. He told me about the pressure from his family to take over their medical practice. And I told him about the

Chapter 132 SOPHIA’S POV Lance walked me to my office in silence. When we got inside, he closed the door and gestured to my chair. “Sit. I’ll get you some water.” He said. I sank into my chair. My legs were suddenly too weak to hold me up. The adrenaline

Chapter 131 DAMIEN’S POV I was in the middle of reviewing quarterly reports when my phone rang. Tiffany’s name flashed on the screen. “Hey,” I answered, still scanning the numbers in front of me. “What’s up p> “Damien.” Her voice was shaking. I could tell she was in tears. “I

Chapter 130 SOPHIA’S POV I didn’t sleep that night. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Ashley’s face twisted with hatred, heard her screaming that I was the worst person in the world, felt the impact of her small foot against my shin. By the time my alarm went

Chapter 129 SOPHIA’S POV Damien pulled me roughly toward the side of the house, away from the windows where Ashley and the others could see us. His grip on my wrist was tight enough that I knew there would be bruises. “Let go of me,” I said coldly. He released

Chapter 128 SOPHIA’S POV Her words hurt me deeply but I stood up. I let my wolf’s presence fill the room. “You don’t know anything about me or my marriage,” I said. My voice carried alpha authority despite not technically being an alpha. “How dare you interfere? You’re a guest

Chapter 127 SOPHIA’S POV I drove aimlessly for an hour after leaving the hospital. My wolf was too wounded to guide me anywhere specific. I just needed to move, to put distance between myself and Ashley’s words. Eventually, I found myself parked outside a random coffee shop in a neighborhood

Chapter 126 THIRD PERSON POV Sophia stood frozen in the hospital hallway. She had oranges scattered at her feet. Ashley’s words echoed in her mind on a cruel loop: Can I start calling Tiffany ’Mom p> A sob built in her throat, threatening to break free. She bit down hard

Chapter 125 SOPHIA’S POV I burst through the emergency department doors. My wolf’s senses immediately scanned for Ashley’s scent. I found Damien first. He was standing outside one of the examination rooms. His shoulders were tense. He had his hands shoved deep in his pockets. He looked terrible. He had

Chapter 124 SOPHIA’S POV My heart was racing fast. “This is harassment-” I said. “This is courting.” He smiled. “There’s a difference p> I stood there, looking at Zade in disbelief. His persistence was starting to annoy me. “Leave me alone!” I snapped at him. Without waiting for him to

Chapter 123 SOPHIA’S POV I should have left. I Should have walked out of Stone Villa the moment I realized what was happening but something kept me rooted to my hiding spot. Damien was still in the guest room with Tiffany, and I heard him say something that made her

Chapter 122 SOPHIA’S POV I walked inside and stood frozen in the hallway, my hand still on the door handle. My heart kept racing as I listened to Ashley’s cheerful voice. “Franca! Franca! I’m home!” Ashley’s squealed. She gave Franca her backpack “Can you put this in my room? I

Chapter 121 SOPHIA’S POV “Now,” Zade said, settling back onto my bed like he owned it, “where were we before that adorable interruption p> “You were leaving,” I said firmly, crossing my arms. “Through the window. The same way you came in p> “Was I?” He stretched out, making himself

Chapter 120 SOPHIA’S POV “What the hell are you doing in my room?” I hissed, my hand still frozen on the light switch. My heart was pounding so hard I could hear it in my ears. “How did you even get in here p> Zade stood slowly. His alpha presence

Chapter 119 SOPHIA’S POV Archer had just finished explaining a complex research methodology when I heard movement from the private room. They were leaving. I deliberately turned my back to the entrance, reaching for my water glass and taking a slow sip. My wolf’s ears were pricked, tracking every sound,

Chapter 118 SOPHIA’S POV Lance and I stayed at our table after Archer disappeared into the private room. Neither of us mentioned what had just happened but I could see it on Lance’s face. “Should we order?” I asked quietly. “Yeah.” He set the menu down. “Let’s order p> We