Lawrence's POVI was surprised by Eleanor's initiative at that time. I also didn't know why I'd suddenly come back; after all, it was a rare happy and joyful time for me to spend with Stella. In the face of Stella and her friends, all I could think about was the image of Eleanor. She seemed to be resentful of being locked up in my house. That seemingly soft woman was tougher and more stubborn than I thought, always showing her claws when I didn't expect her to.When I saw her watching a porn video, I knew she was flirting with me. So, I'm enjoying taming my prey. I didn't think Eleanor would be the kind of person to sneak around the house looking at porn sites, and the look of fear on her face shows it.Eleanor was a bad liar, even when her mouth could tell me the lies, but the look on her face said it all. I knew she was looking for the video, one of us having sex in the underground parking lot. However, since she was willing to cooperate with me voluntarily, I didn't bother to expos
Lawrence's POVI found Eleanor's parents' home through the address provided by Mayer. I didn't expect them to live in a very remote and quiet town. There were not many residents around here. Eleanor's parents lived in a small two-story building. At the door, there were some beautiful daisies and roses. I thought the house owner must've been a hardworking and life-loving person.By the time I arrived in Bristol, it was already late evening. The residents of the town mainly had been asleep. Thus, I was alone in the streets. However, when I got to the home address, I could not scent any trace of people inside the house despite some of its open windows.Where were they? When Mayer called me, he said Eleanor's parents were still in town. But why did I not smell anything from their house? Could it be that Eleanor had found out about me? She might've informed her parents in advance and let them escape in advance if that was the case.However, I smelled some werewolves' scents shortly. I walk
When I got home, Eleanor stayed still in the villa obediently. It gave me a lot of peace of mind. At least I didn't have to worry about her running around or even trying to escape from me.If the werewolves were obviously coming for Eleanor, it was very dangerous for her. I had to stay with this woman and make sure she wasn't out of my sight until I knew who she was and where she came from.I set up some people around the villa to protect Eleanor. They were werewolves. Even if the werewolves found this place, they could fight each other.I hesitated to tell Eleanor about her parents, but I decided to hide it in the end. Eleanor didn't have any werewolf power. Even if she knew the news of her parents' accident, it would only make her worry.Eleanor was very surprised at my sudden return because she was still looking for something in my room. When I appeared at the door, she sat at my desk and was touching my computer. I thought she might be looking for that video again or determining w
Eleanor's POVLawrence's sudden return frightened me. I didn't expect him to come back so soon. Moreover, he almost found out that I was looking for the secret of that video. Still, fortunately, he didn't seem suspicious.The man had been troubled since he came back from Bristol. Lawrence didn't go to work in the company and mostly stayed in the villa. It was as if he didn't want to leave me at all. Even when he went to bed at night, he would suddenly wake up and check whether I was lying next to him or not. I thought he might be afraid of my sudden escape.I was already tired of his imprisonment and surveillance, but I could only choose to endure it. I literally did nothing every day. In this cottage, I either just watched TV or watered the garden.I couldn't even have a phone because Lawrence was afraid I would contact Logan. I was also afraid that he suspected Logan and me, so I didn't dare ask him for it. However, this wouldn't work. I decided to take the initiative, so maybe Law
Eleanor's POVWhen we were ready to go to bed at night, Lawrence went into the bathroom. I stood in the bedroom and hesitated to sleep with him again.In fact, we have been living together since Lawrence found out that I was watching pornographic websites that day. It seemed like nothing to the newlyweds, but it was very strange for us. After all, I didn't want to have any physical contact with him. Although Lawrence didn't do anything to me these days and was very gentle.When we slept together at night, he just hugged me to give me some protection and didn't do anything more. I thought that our relationship seemed to be getting on track. However, I desperately wanted to escape from his place and return to my own space.When Lawrence came out, I stood by the bed with my new phone. He said to me, "Why don't you wash?"I hesitated and asked, "Can I go back to my room?"Lawrence's hair had just been washed and was still wet. He wiped it with a towel. "Eleanor, I can give you freedom, bu
Eleanor's POVI began to regret her doubts and tenderness. She thought that she should've told Madison about Lawrence immediately. Madison was a hunter. Of course, she must have a way to deal with him. If Lawrence died, maybe my parents would be fine.I fell into deep regret. At that moment, I wanted to kill Lawrence and avenge my parents.At one point, Lawrence got injured. The wound was not deep, but he was bleeding all the time. He hugged me tightly and said, "Eleanor, listen to me first."Afterward, he got up. He walked towards the table in the room. Then he took out a note from a book. Lawrence gave the note and said, "This is from your parents."I looked at the contents of the note and was surprised to see my parents' handwriting. I didn't know if it was my dad's or mom's handwriting. I could imagine the time when they were here. My parents left this note to ask for help from whoever came to their house next.Lawrence said, "When I arrived at your house, your parents were alread
Eleanor's POVWhen I got back to Bristol, I went home first. As Lawrence had said, my house was a mess. There had been an attack.The neighbors came to greet me when they learned what had happened to our family. Some people from the police station, my father's colleagues, came to ask for clues about the case and partly comfort me. However, I didn't see Madison. The neighbors said Madison took some people up the mountain to find my parents.I wanted to go up the mountain to find Madison but was stopped by the police. They suspected that the werewolf who took my parents was taking revenge on my family. So, I was in a very dangerous situation for a while. My parents had been involved in an accident, and they didn't want me to take any more risks. I'd rather wait in town for Madison to come back.The police arranged a lot of people near to guard my house. They thought that the werewolves who attacked my house were likely to come back. I waited at home for five days, and during those days,
Lawrence's POVI hadn't been able to contact Eleanor, but I know she must've been back in Bristol. This was very dangerous for her. Mayer told me the results of the recent investigation. He had found out where the werewolf pack that kidnapped Eleanor's parents was. So I went ahead, but I didn't expect that I was still a step late. Eleanor's father was killed, and only her mother was left. I rescued her from danger.I walked with Eleanor's mother in the forest. She didn't seem to be doing well because she was kidnapped and tortured by the werewolves for a few days. She grieved over the death of her husband and looked haggard as she walked. Her steps were heavy, and eventually, she fell to the ground and could no longer keep up with me.I stopped, stood in front of her, and looked at her. I crouched down and tried to reach out to help her up. However, she ducked in great fear, just like Eleanor. Her mother was terribly afraid of me. Her face was pale because she hadn't drank or eaten fo
Lawrence's POVThe days following my arrival at the wine estate were dull, and I seemed to have returned to my old life. Taking care of the company's business every day and accompanying Uncle Nathan to meet his business partners. He trusted and relied on me a lot. Perhaps because his son Parker was just an ordinary werewolf and I was an Alpha, he relied on me more than Parker.My presence made him seem very happy even though I had refused the invitation to join them in attacking the hunters. I hated Madison, and I hated the hunters who had taken Eleanor away from me. But I couldn't hurt them because I knew that Eleanor cared about them. So when I returned to Uncle Nathan, I simply helped him with his business affairs and refrained from involving myself in matters related to attacking hunters.After finishing my day of socializing, I returned to the estate. It was raining very heavily and it reminded me of the hunter named Jon. On the day he died, it was also a rainy day. I thought of
Eleanor's POVBecause I was worried about Harley's safety, I didn't ask him to go with me to Uncle Nathan's villa but chose to find Lawrence myself. I had been there before, and although the roads were not that familiar, I had a map that showed me the exact location. A cab brought me to the exteriors of the wine estate but the area around the estate was heavily guarded, with bodyguards patrolling everywhere. I didn't have an invitation; it was safe to assume that they wouldn't let me in. Just as I was waiting for Lawrence outside the estate, I saw Elsa and her hound, she seemed to be strolling around the property.When she saw me, she seemed very surprised, "Eleanor?"I was a little wary of her. After all, she was hostile to me because she liked Lawrence, Thoughts of ending my existence had crossed her evil mind.I nodded to her, "Elsa.""What are you doing here?""I want to see Lawrence.""Hah! Aren't you a bold one? You have no right to talk to him!" I replied, calm as ever, "Lawr
Eleanor's POVI went to visit Madison at the hospital again. Judging by her demeanor, she seemed to have recovered a lot, both physically and emotionally and that made me feel happy. Jenny was still in charge of taking care of her. Seeing Jenny reminded me of Lawrence. After all, Jenny was hired by Lawrence as a caregiver. Pulling her to the side, I secretly asked her if she had been in contact with Lawrence."Not really, but yesterday Mr. Mayer settled my salary," she explained."I see, thank you," I said.I walked into Madison's room, where she was sitting on the bed eating. Sensing my presence, she looked up and I looked at her. An awkward silence fell over the room. She was still angry at me for my relationship with Lawrence. Or maybe she didn't know how to engage with me knowing what she now knew. Likewise, I didn't know how to face her. A hunter who would threaten me and my child, and even kill my husband.The clock in the ward made an abrupt sound, and we both jumped up. Finall
Eleanor's POVI couldn't believe that Lawrence would choose to join his uncle. He was very well aware of what Nathan had done, it was too dangerous and he had promised me he wouldn't do that.I shook my head and looked at him. "Lawrence, don't do this... Please. You promised me that you wouldn't get involved in the war between werewolves and hunters. I'm sorry about today, but that was for a reason, and you know it."His expression was very cold, which reminded me of when I first met him."Yes, I did promise you, but you also promised me, didn't you? But you broke your promise. I waited for you but you didn't come. How do you think that made me feel?" There was a flash of anger in his eyes. "You disappoint me. I don't know how to love you anymore. You always have more important things than me, everyone around you will always be more important than me. You choose them, protect them, but ignore me. Eleanor, you know very well that I don't want this. I want you to love wholeheartedly me,
Eleanor's POVWhen I heard Lawrence's words, I felt a stabbing pain in my chest. I knew that this time, it was me who had hurt him. Between him and Madison, I once again chose my best friend. But to be fair, it wasn't a decision made without reason. I simply could not watch Madison carrying the terrible load by herself and do nothing. True friends don't leave each other in times of hardship and suffering. I needed to be by her side in times of need, and now was one of them. What Lawrence failed to realize was that there was more to my life than just him. There were my family and friends.I stood in the corridor, feeling very depressed. Because of physical exhaustion and discomfort, I leaned against the wall of the corridor while slowly squatting down. I needed courage and time to digest it all, and just as I was hugging my body to comfort myself, Madison's voice came to my ears."Eleanor?"I lifted my head and looked at her, "Yeah? Madison?""What's wrong with you? Feeling sick?" she
Eleanor's POVThe next day, I went to visit Madison in the hospital like I always did. However, that day was a little different. In the living room of our villa, Lawrence had already packed our bags and prepared our tickets to Mulu. I was to go to the hospital to inform Madison that we would be leaving. Lawrence had already thought of everything, even the reason."Just tell Madison that because of my work schedule, we have to leave and might not be back for a long time. Be sure to tell her that the company would not agree otherwise," Lawrence had instructed me to tell her. Now, that was a very valid excuse. Madison would certainly understand. Although I felt some guilt, I had to do it, I needed to keep my husband and child out of danger.When I came downstairs, Lawrence grabbed me and planted a kiss on my cheek.He hugged me saying, "Eleanor, I'll be waiting for you at the airport, and after you say goodbye to Madison, meet me there, okay?"I nodded, cupped his face, and said, "We sti
Eleanor's POV In a suspicious tone, Uncle Nathan asked me, " That's strange, that hunter was with you two earlier. Eleanor, why would you, a werewolf hang around a hunter?" The way Uncle Nathan looked at me made me feel as if he was trying to probe a crime suspect. "And you, Lawrence," he turned to Lawrence and gave him an angry stare, "You disappoint me. Instead of helping me fight the hunters, you have now become friends with them." He continued, "Lawrence, you have betrayed our kind."Lawrence replied firmly, "No."Uncle Nathan was not satisfied with Lawrence's answer. "My dear nephew, you've gone overboard for this woman. As werewolves, we should attack and kill the hunters before they can even lay siege on us. And yet, when faced with them, you do nothing. Nothing at all! Lawrence, you are the Alpha, you should be doing your part for our pack, our kind! And yet here you are, accompanying this woman and acting as a chauffeur for that father and daughter hunter duo. Y
Eleanor's POVI accompanied Uncle Jon to Madison's room. She was pleasantly surprised when she saw her father. It had been a long time since they had seen each other.Madison apologized to Jon, "I lost my cell phone and haven't had time to replace it, I didn't mean to ignore your calls."I immediately interrupted them to say, "Don't worry, Madison, I'll get you a new one."Jon looked behind me and noticed that Lawrence hadn't followed me. He asked me suspiciously, "Eleanor, where's your friend?"Madison looked at me, "Friend? What friend? Eleanor, aren't you the only one who went to pick up my father?"I quickly dismissed their questions, "Ah, no. I got a ride from a colleague. He owed me one."To avert Madison's suspicion, I continued, "He doesn't know you, and I thought it would be awkward for him to come see you in the ward. Besides, it's a family reunion!"Madison shrugged and dismissed the thought. I took a deep breath silently and smiled at Madison, "Hey, guess who Uncle Jon is
Eleanor's POVAs soon as we entered the car, my phone started ringing. Uncle Jon, Madison's father, was calling again."Uncle Jon."I sat in the passenger seat and glanced at Lawrence. He remained silent. I knew he was thinking the same thing as me. Why was Uncle Jon calling me again? Uncle Jon's voice came through the phone, "Eleanor, I heard about what happened at the Vatican hospital. Madison is in that hospital, isn't she?"Madison was a very strong girl. She certainly wouldn't tell Uncle Jon about the hospital incident so as not to worry him. However, Uncle Jon was bound to find out sooner or later. I hesitated. I didn't want to be the person who 'told on' Madison. However, it was becoming very dangerous to let Madison remain in Vatican.Perhaps, Uncle Jon's call was fortuitous. It was a very good opportunity to ask him to take Madison back to Bristol.Both Madison and Lawrence and I would be safe. I said, "Yes, Uncle Jon. They were attacked but she's okay.""Eleanor, Madison