Chapter 8 My paws ached , my fur was soaked . Maru The old lady gasped for breath , her mind racing - what had stabbed her paw moments ago ? The sudden sting had sent panic surging through her , and then her leg muscles seized violently . There , in the deep end of the pool , the water had nearly swallowed her whole . She saw me slowly sinking down , concern crossing her features " Girl , are you alright ? Get up quickly . " I was trying to calm myself , I had to be careful I touched down on the bottom of the pool , I was an Alpha , I was strong and I could walk it off . Enduring the ache , I slowly rose . The old lady saw the bloodstains in the water , then glanced at the marks on my body , her eyes turning grave . " Someone has placed something in the pool . " " Girl " she tried to pull me , but she was out of strength Struggling . I tried to scale the pool edge , but collapsed beside her . The world spun , as if the water was tainted . " What what taints this water ? I feel weak , " I was drenched , and my paws bled The wounds to my paws were ghastly , She observed them ; larger than her own wounds , and she also felt her strength fade . " All is well , my guard will soon arrive . Thank you for saving me . Else , I would die here . " She was feeble , I wanted to say something , but awareness slipped . Luna Werner , are you well ? Luna Werner's guard ran over in a frenzy . Luna Werner gestured to me and spoke , " Quick , take her to the Healer , she is badly hurt . " He hesitated " Luna , let me escort you " Cease your prade , take her at once . Luna Werner's words brooked no denial . The guard did not delay , and carried me to the Healer's . Watching us depart , Lupa Werner fell . As Ophelia arrived , she was too late and ran to Luna Werner . Seeing the fallen Luna Werner , she leaped in , soaking her garment . Returning to the edge , she held Luna Werner and called out . " Help , help , someone is wounded here ! " Darnell Werner arrived to collect his grandma . Hearing the cries , he quickened his step " Grandma . " Damell was handsome , not effeminate , tall , with a calm air . Ophelia watched the - handsome he - wolf , her eyes wide Compared to Emmett , this being was her ideal . " Sit , take her to the Healer at once ." Darnell glanced at Ophelia , grateful . Thank you for saving my grandma . Here is my Clawmark , contact me tomorrow . " Ophelia accepted the Clawmark , watching Luna Werner , " Sir , it is but a small deed , take her to the Healer ." " Please contact me . * Chapter R Darnell looked at the blood on the ground , his gaze darkened . " Something has been done here , " he mused . His grandma was a strong swimmer . He departed with his grandma . Ophelia gazed at the Clawmark , a strange smile playing on her lips . She had been with Emmett to the banquet , which had delayed her . But the outcome was what she desired . " Arabella , wait . I will crush you . " I didn't wake until the next day . Gerald was beside me . He saw me awake , his gaze easing . Gerald cursed , " Must I carve your name on a monument before 1 inquired , " Gerald … are you saying I almost died ? " you awake ? " In "CEO, That Intern is Actually Your Wife" by CrushReel, delve into a captivating romance where a billionaire CEO becomes contractually linked to an unexpected partner. When faced with the urgent need to fund her grandmother's critical surgery, our protagonist finds herself in a unique situation—entering a one-year contract marriage with a stranger. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of modern relationships come to light. The novel offers a fresh take on the familiar billionaire romance genre by exploring the dynamics of office relationships and the intricacies of contract lovers. Discover this modern tale of unexpected connections and heartfelt emotions, available to read at CrushReel.