Chapter 4

He should have thought about the consequences before he crawled into Vanessa’s bed.

"Not yet," I said smoothly, tilting my head.

"It’s on a timer. If I don't stop it, it goes public."

"I want all the company shares."

"You’re in no position to negotiate, Evelyn."

"Sign the papers... or I burn it all down."

"Including her."

I didn't actually expect him to sign; I just wanted to rip the mask off his face.

I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist, yanking me into his chest.

He leaned down, his voice a low hiss.

"Think about the pack’s future, Evelyn."

"The future?" I laughed in his face.

"I’ve been running this pack for three years while you were busy running into other women's bedrooms."

He flinched.

Just then, a sweet, high-pitched voice echoed from the hall.

"Evelyn’s back?"

Blake dropped my arm.

I stumbled back, dusting off my sleeve with disgust.

Vanessa walked in, glowing.

"You look great. The trip must have been... refreshing."

"Someone clearly wasn't satisfied," I smirked. "Did Blake forget his pills?"

Vanessa turned pale, swaying until she collapsed into Blake’s arms.

"Honey... when are you going to tell her?"

Blake hesitated, then mumbled, "Vanessa... she’s carrying my pup."

...

That night, lying in bed, I almost laughed at the irony.

My two closest people had been playing me for three years.

I was alone.

Then, my phone buzzed.

A text from an unknown number.

-Miss you.-

I was about to block it when another popped up.

-Did you like the gifts? I'm still dreaming about that night.-

It was him.