His warmth surrounded me entirely, his hot breath ghosting over my hair, and his bare chest was solid-unyielding. But his voice? His voice was weak. For the first time, I heard fragility in it. "Do you realize... that you're the same age as my son?" His shaky breath fanned against my head, carrying a weight of emotions I couldn't yet grasp. But his next words were harsher than anything I had ever heard from him before. I said nothing. I didn't move. But his chest rose and fell sharply as he continued, his tone growing colder. "Do you remember who raised you?" My fingers clenched against his skin, but I didn't pull away. "Have you forgotten that you once called me Daddy?" His words sliced through me like a poisoned dagger, his voice carrying the storm of emotions he had fought so hard to suppress. "That you could barely pronounce my name back then?" I swallowed hard, my throat burning. But before I could even process it, the question that shattered me completely fell from his lips. "Do you understand the difference in age between us? Are you ignoring the fact that my son loves you... and is going to marry you?" His words caged me in a fire I couldn't escape from. But despite everything-despite all the logic he was forcing onto me-I could no longer deny the truth burning inside me. I loved Dominic Blackwood. And no matter what he said, no matter how much reason he tried to impose on me... I couldn't fight it. I lifted my head sharply, my eyes blazing with the fire consuming me from within. "I don't care!" I screamed, my fists trembling as they struck his chest. "I don't care about any of it! I don't care, Dominic Blackwood!"
Seraphina Pov
Blood was everywhere.
My body was stiff, pressed against the cold ground, my breaths shallow amidst the scent of iron and smoke. I knew I was the only one left.
The battle was over. No more screams, no more running-only the dead remained, and the whisper of the wind through the scorched trees.
Pain throbbed through me. My limbs were scratched by broken branches, and my tattered dress barely covered my frail body.
I tried to stay silent, invisible, but the sound of heavy footsteps made me freeze in place.
Something inside me screamed that I should run... but I couldn't.
Slowly, I lifted my head-and saw a man.
He was tall, imposing, standing amidst the corpses as if he were part of the destruction itself. His silver eyes reflected the dim moonlight, and his face bore no expression, as if the blood staining his black coat meant nothing to him.
A chill swept through my chest.
This was death... and it had finally come for me.
But I did not cry.
"Will... you kill me?"
My voice was weak, hoarse, barely audible over the wind.
The man did not answer immediately. Instead, he tilted his head slightly, as if my question was unexpected. His cold gaze swept over the scene before settling back on me.
He could kill me in an instant. I knew that.
But instead, he lowered himself onto one knee until his face was level with mine.
"What's your name?" he asked at last, his voice deep and rough-but not as frightening as I had expected.
I hesitated... I wasn't sure if I could trust him, but he didn't need my name to kill me.
"Seraphina."
My name escaped in a whisper, fragile, as if it could shatter at any moment.
His gaze shifted, something within him stirring-something I couldn't understand.
"Seraphina..." he repeated softly, then added, "You're with me now."
Before I could grasp his words, I found myself wrapped in his bloodstained coat, his strong arms lifting me off the ground as if I were the most precious thing amidst all this ruin.
I didn't know why he saved me...
But for the first time in a long while, I felt like I was no longer alone.
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Inside the Castle
I had no idea where we were going, but the castle we entered was vast, dark, filled with shadows. I felt the chill of the stone beneath my bare feet as he set me down gently in the long corridors.
I was exhausted-so drained that I barely noticed when we reached a large room, where a boy sat on the bed, reading under the glow of a lamp.
The moment the man stepped inside, the boy lifted his head, his storm-gray eyes-identical to the man's-widening in surprise.
"Father... who is she?" the boy asked, his voice filled with surprise.
Father?
I turned to the man beside me... Was he this boy's father?
"This is Seraphina," he said firmly. "From now on, she will be your little sister."
Something inside me trembled. Sister?
The boy, whom the man called Liam, regarded me cautiously. I couldn't tell what he was thinking, but I didn't feel afraid of him.
"My sister?" he repeated softly, as if he couldn't believe it.
"Yes." The man's tone was absolute. "You will care for her and protect her as if she were your own blood."
Liam remained silent for a moment, then, suddenly, a faint smile crossed his lips. He extended his hand toward me.
"Hello, Seraphina."
I stared at his outstretched hand. I didn't know how to react... I had lost everything, and now, all of a sudden, I was being told that I had a new family?
But...
Slowly, I raised my hand and placed it in his. It wasn't warm, but it wasn't cold either... It was simply different.
"Hello," I whispered.
I saw the man standing, his gaze fixed on me with an expression I couldn't decipher.
"Seraphina." His voice was quiet yet powerful.
I lifted my head immediately.
"From this night forward, you are my beloved daughter."
Daughter?
A cold shock rippled through me. I didn't know how to process it. I had no one... No one had ever wanted me.
"I will always protect you."
Why?
I didn't understand why he said that, but when I felt his hand gently brush through my tangled hair-so softly, so unexpectedly-
For the first time in a long while, I felt like I belonged somewhere.
Yet deep inside, something else stirred... A strange feeling whispered that this was only the beginning... That my fate was about to change forever.
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I didn't know how it happened, or when exactly it began, but I found myself becoming part of his world.
Dominic Blackwood... He wasn't just the terrifying man who had saved me from death-he had become everything to me.
At first, I watched him cautiously. I couldn't understand why he treated me this way. He wasn't my father, and I wasn't supposed to stay here. Yet, he never pushed me away, never left me alone. On the contrary... He was always there.
As the days passed... at night, he would sit beside me, his deep voice filling the room as he told me stories of kings and warriors, of wolves that feared nothing-not even the darkness. I would listen in silence, watching his expressions, feeling something I had never known before... safety.
I wasn't used to this feeling.
And every night, when he finished speaking, he would carry me in his arms and lay me in bed. But he never left. He never abandoned me in the dark. He would sit nearby, watching over me until I fell asleep. And sometimes... he would sleep beside me, holding me close, as if I were something precious-something he was afraid to lose.
Sometimes, it felt like a dream.
How could a man like him-a ruthless killer-be the one to comb my hair every morning? How could he be the one to choose my clothes, to ensure I was comfortable?
I would stare at my reflection in the mirror and whisper to myself, "Is this real?"
Dominic stood behind me, carefully holding a hairbrush, his brows furrowed as if handling something delicate. When he heard my words, our eyes met in the mirror.
"It's real," he said with certainty. "And you are real... You will stay with me, always."
He no longer sleeps in his wing, and this greatly upset the Luna of the pack. By the way, she is the Luna, not his wife. Liam's mother passed away, and the Alpha replaced her with her sister to take on the role of Luna and care for Liam. However, he never loved her, despite her repeated attempts to get close to him.
When I arrived and he began to show me attention, her resentment toward me deepened. But Dominic never allowed her to come near me. Even Liam started to grow jealous of me, sometimes going out of his way to hurt me. Yet Dominic's presence was the remedy for every wound.
I could endure all the pain, hatred, and anger-just to stay by his side.
I could endure the malice, the resentment, the anger-so long as I could stay by his side.
Every night, I felt his presence, whether he was sitting in the nearby chair, watching over me in silence, or lying beside me when I stirred restlessly in my sleep.
I never had to ask him to stay... because he did so without question.
And when he pulled me into his embrace, I would bury my face in the warmth of his black coat, listening to the steady rhythm of his breathing, feeling safe for the first time in my life.
The world outside was filled with chaos, wars, and bloodshed...
But inside this room, in these moments-
There was only Dominic Blackwood and me.
And that was enough.
Kara Martin was known as Miss Perfect. She was a beauty with good personality and successful career. Unfortunately, her life changed at one night. She was accused of adultery, losing her job, and abandoned by her fiance. The arrogant man who slept with her did not want to take responsibility. He even threatened to kill her if they met again. What's worse, Kara was pregnant with twins and she chose to give birth to them. Four and a half years later, Kara returned to work at a large company. As the secretary, she would frequently face their notorious CEO. Kara thought it wouldn't be a problem, but as it turned out ... the CEO was the father of the twins!
Anabel found out she was pregnant and dialed her husband's number to share the good news to him. They have been married for two years without a child. Desmond's mother had been accusing her of being barren and unproductive. When the call was picked, she was flabbergasted and broken. She was hearing a loud moan of feminine voice. "Ohh! Yeah! Don't stop fucking me! Fuck me harder baby!" accompanied with sound of skins slapping against the other. She went home to confront her husband and end up receiving a divorce paper. Desmond divorced him for a lady his mother was rooting. Few months later when he found out that his ex-wife is a billionaire heiress and she is pregnant with twins, he went crazy!
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
Julia and Evan were the perfect couple-or so she thought. But everything changed when Evan abruptly ended their relationship, leaving her heartbroken and unable to tell him she was carrying his child. Years later, Julia has built a life for herself and her son, Andy, while Evan has risen to unimaginable wealth and success. Their paths cross again at a chance meeting, but Julia soon discovers Evan has moved on with someone else. Julia is done with the pain. She's fought battles alone, raising a son who deserves the truth about his father, even if Evan doesn't deserve her forgiveness. When Julia told Evan years ago she had something to say, he didn't listen. Now, it's time for him to listen. But is it too late to reclaim what he lost? "We should break up," he'd said, the words cutting through her like glass. The pregnancy test in her pocket stayed hidden, just like the child they would never share. Now, it's Evan's turn to hear the truth-and to face his deepest regret.
Dear readers, this book has resumed daily updates. It took Sabrina three whole years to realize that her husband, Tyrone didn't have a heart. He was the coldest and most indifferent man she had ever met. He never smiled at her, let alone treated her like his wife. To make matters worse, the return of the woman he had eyes for brought Sabrina nothing but divorce papers. Sabrina's heart broke. Hoping that there was still a chance for them to work on their marriage, she asked, "Quick question,Tyrone. Would you still divorce me if I told you that I was pregnant?" "Absolutely!" he responded. Realizing that she didn't mean shit to him, Sabrina decided to let go. She signed the divorce agreement while lying on her sickbed with a broken heart. Surprisingly, that wasn't the end for the couple. It was as if scales fell off Tyrone's eyes after she signed the divorce agreement. The once so heartless man groveled at her bedside and pleaded, "Sabrina, I made a big mistake. Please don't divorce me. I promise to change." Sabrina smiled weakly, not knowing what to do...