---- Tears streamed down my face, mingling with the drying blood on my temple, as I couldn't hold back any longer and lunged forward. Terrence yanked me back hard before I could reach them, his claws pricking my fur. "ENOUGH, LILA!" he roared, the full force of his Alpha aura crashing over me like a physical wave, demanding submission. "Must you endanger Rebecca and my pup with your hysterics? Is your jealousy truly so venomous, so poisonous, that you'd risk their safety over mere weeds?" His eyes blazed with fury. He stepped forward deliberately, grinding the trampled roses under his polished boot. He warned me ruthlessly, "This is your only warning, Lila. If you try to harm Rebecca again, the consequences will make this seem like mercy." I stared at him as if every breath was thick with the metallic tang of pain. I could not help but cry. ---- He hadn't just crushed the flowers. He had ground 8 years of vows, of love, of shared moonlight, into the unforgiving dirt. Seeing my tears, he could not bear to stab me in my heart. "Lila..." Rebecca chose that exact moment to gasp dramatically, clutching her chest as if pierced. She held up a single finger adorned with a ridiculously tiny bandage. "Terrence..." she wheezed, her voice breathy with weakness, collapsing even more heavily against him. " Ican't... breathe... The scratch... perhaps it bled more within than we saw. If Luna Lila loves the roses so deeply... perhaps... plant them back? I'll endure the pain. She is your Luna, after all..." "Nonsense! You are the mother of my pups! No one will make you suffer!" Then he bellowed, "Doctor! Attend the mother of my pups!" ---- Rebecca sighed weakly. "It's useless, I am weak, as you know. The pack witch said only a moonstone pendant, blessed beneath the stones of Moonstone Temple, can truly calm such a shock to the soul." My blood ran cold, freezing the very marrow in my bones. My hand flew instinctively to my neck, clutching the smooth, cool surface of the moonstone pendant hidden beneath my collar. That was my mother's final gift, the last tangible piece of her soul. After her death, Terrence found a master carver to weave moonlight and memory into stone. He had embedded a lock of her ashes within the sacred moonstone. He tried to comfort me in this way. Now he frowned, conflict flashing in his eyes, but Rebecca began to weep theatrically. Rebecca let out a pitiful, heart-wrenching sob. " Forget it, Terrence. Luna's treasures... aren't for someone like me... a mere vessel... just a tool for In "CEO, Those Twins Look Just Like You" by CrushReel, a single mother's life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with a charming playboy who unknowingly holds a billionaire secret. As their worlds collide, secrets unravel and hearts intertwine in this captivating romance novel set in a modern office backdrop. Amidst the challenges of raising twins solo, our protagonist finds herself drawn to the enigmatic playboy, unaware of the wealth and complexity hidden beneath his charismatic facade. The juxtaposition of their contrasting lives sets the stage for a tale of unexpected love, where opposites truly attract in ways neither could have imagined. This sweet romance novel delves into themes of family, identity, and the power of love to transcend social boundaries. With its blend of heartwarming moments and intriguing twists, "CEO, Those Twins Look Just Like You" stands out as a refreshing take on the billionaire CEO trope, offering readers a glimpse into a world where love knows no bounds. Experience the magic of this ongoing story at CrushReel and dive into a narrative that promises to captivate your heart and leave you eagerly awaiting what unfolds next. Read online at CrushReel for a journey that will keep you hooked till the very end.