Adam Kindle's Home.
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Adam's wife, Mrs. Joanna Kindle, was inside the room, engrossed in packing up their belongings. Their little baby, Nelson, was already dressed and lying on the bed, amusing himself with his tiny fingers. Joanna, tears streaming down her cheeks, meticulously packed her belongings.
"Okay, I hope I have everything...? I feel like I'm forgetting something," she murmured to herself, biting her lip as tears continued to fall.
Using her left hand to wipe away her tears, she looked around once more, unable to spot anything missing. Despite this, a nagging feeling persisted that she had overlooked something essential.
Convinced she had everything, she zipped up the bag of clothes and prepared to leave. She picked up the bag from the bed and then cradled her baby in her arms.
Suddenly, the door swung open, and Adam entered, his brow furrowed as he surveyed the room.
"Joanna, what's going on? Are you really doing this?" he asked, his face filled with concern as he approached her.
"Yes, as I mentioned before, I have to leave this house. I can't stay any longer," she whispered to him, her voice trembling with tears that flowed uncontrollably from her eyes.
Adam responded, puzzled, "But I said no! You can't just leave me behind like this..."
"I wasn't seeking your approval! I already informed you of what was going to happen! My baby, Excel has already been laid to rest, all because of your greed!" Joanna interrupted him, her voice filled with sorrow, her heart breaking.
She couldn't stop her tears, her face already wet with them.
"Joanna, I did everything I could to protect her!" Adam exclaimed.
"Did you really? You were more concerned about your own interests, and it cost her life! The strange woman warned that if you had given her what she sought, she would have left peacefully. You knew the consequences but chose to gamble with our life!" Joanna said, shaking her head, leaving Adam standing there, hands on his hips, looking down in frustration.
He couldn't fathom how his once happy family had crumbled so suddenly, turning into a scene of sorrow.
"Now my precious daughter is gone, and I must depart. There is nothing left for me here," she stated, shaking her head as tears continued to fall from her eyes.
"Joanna, please. You still have Nelson," Adam began, tears welling in his eyes as he struggled to maintain composure.
"I know, and that's why I'm taking him with me. So, you'll have all the time in the world to focus on your companies and business – because that's all you care about!" She yelled, walking away as Adam followed.
"Joanna, please. You can't leave me now! I promise I'll make it up to you. Please, I'm begging you," he pleaded, trailing behind her as she made her way out of the house. Joanna seemed determined to leave.
"Joanna!" Adam called out loudly, grabbing her hand. She turned to look at him, tears in her eyes mirroring his own.
Overwhelmed, tears escaped Adam's eyes without warning. Joanna, however, appeared resolute, having made up her mind.
"Joanna, please. If you're tired of being here and want to go somewhere else, just tell me where. I'll provide for you, take care of your needs. If you don't want to stay with me, that's fine. Please," Adam choked back tears, trying to hold it together.
"Don't take my son away from me. I just want to know where my family is," he pleaded. As Joanna pulled her hand from his grasp, he realized she had made up her mind.
"Go to hell, Adam!" she shouted before storming out of the house. Adam watched in shock as she disappeared from the compound.
Feeling defeated, he slumped to the ground, staring blankly at the floor. His hands on his head, his expression turned grim, his teeth clenched in frustration.
"I swear on my life! Dean will pay for what he's done to my family! He'll pay dearly!" He growled, his voice low and menacing.
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Alpha Mula's Pack.
Elena found herself confined in Alpha Mula's chamber, feeling like a captive.
As her gaze fixated on the door, it swung open, revealing Mula's entrance, as she had anticipated.
"You've been cooped up in here for quite some time. How about a stroll? We could venture into the woods together, basking in the moonlight that illuminates the forest. It could strengthen our connection and aid in easing the pain from Dean's tragedy," suggested Alpha Mula as he drew closer to her.
Elena, engrossed in massaging her fingers, looked up at him with a pleading expression.
"Will that also erase the pregnancy?" she inquired, causing Mula to fall silent, his eyes locked on her, while she nervously glanced at the floor before meeting his gaze once more.
"I fear you may not comprehend; my mind is consumed by thoughts of the pregnancy," Elena confessed. Mula, swallowing hard, moved nearer, seated beside her, and gently clasped her hands.
"I understand you, Elena," Mula began, but Elena cut him off before he could finish his sentence.
"If you truly understand, then act swiftly. You warned me that I was fading away. It's a slow demise! Whatever you're planning, hasten your actions because I fear I may not endure much longer," she exclaimed, visibly shaken.
"I promised I would not let any harm come to you, Elena. I will do everything possible to protect you. Trust me, nothing will happen to you, except for the pregnancy," Mula said, glancing at her stomach once again.
"I have already sent for a physician who will come to see you," Mula added.
"Do you think the physician will be able to cure me?" Elena asked, and Mula took a gentle breath.
"Well, we never know until we try, but trust me, nothing will happen to you," Mula reassured her, placing his hands on her cheeks. They gazed deeply at each other and then kissed.
Elena didn't really know why her wolf chose this place for her, but she already felt so comfortable here with Alpha Mula. Maybe it was because Mula was her rightful mate, which is why her wolf was so relaxed and accepting of being here.
When she was with Dean, although he was good to her, she had never felt as comfortable as she did here. This was another sign that she could trust Mula.
"So, I hope you will join me for a little stroll in the woods tonight, under the moonlight," Mula requested. Elena shrugged her shoulders and looked at him.
"But you mentioned that Dean would be hunting for me out there," Elena suddenly recalled. She wanted to say yes but found herself overwhelmed with fear of Dean once more, just as she had feared him in the past.
"Yes, but I also assured you that I would accompany you. Remember, I will always protect you, even at the risk of my own life," he promised. Elena nodded, her shoulders tensed.
"Okay, then if you insist, I..." she began, but their conversation was interrupted by a knock on the door.
Mula recognized Ryan's knock. "Come back later!" he shouted.
"It's urgent!" Ryan's voice echoed in Mula's mind, immediately grabbing his attention as they silently communicated through their mind.
"What is it?" Mula inquired.
"It's critical! Dean is waiting for you at the entrance of the house," Ryan's words weighed heavily on Mula. He glanced at Elena, who sensed that something was amiss.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
"Don't worry, I'll be with you shortly. Dean has arrived," Mula revealed. The mention of Dean sent a shiver down Elena's spine, causing her to breathe rapidly.
"Don't be afraid! Stay here, no matter what transpires. I must speak with him," Mula assured Elena before leaving the room to confront Dean.