Ran Away Pregnant Came Back Alpha Heiress (Amelia and Damien) novel Chapter 332

**Night Whispers Forgotten Names – Colin Shah 332**

**Chapter 332**

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**Damien’s POV**

Fury coursed through my veins, hot and unyielding, as I contemplated the one responsible for Annette’s current state. The first name that sprang to mind was Sienna; she had orchestrated this whole mess. But it wasn’t her hands that had tightened the rope around Annette’s neck. No, that was the work of someone else entirely.

Yet, at this moment, my primary concern was Annette. I needed to comfort her, to keep her steady amidst the chaos that surrounded us.

Just then, Jake burst into the room like a raging bull, his anger palpable and misdirected. It was as if he was a storm, and I was the unfortunate tree caught in its path.

“Get the hell away from her!” he shouted, his voice a mixture of panic and accusation.

His paranoia was evident, and it only escalated as he continued. “This is your fault, Damien! You set this up somehow! You lured me away just to twist everything back in your favor. You probably started that fire and—”

“Jake, that’s absurd,” I interjected, trying to keep my voice steady. “How could I have orchestrated any of this? You saw the evidence with your own eyes. Sienna’s the one you should be focusing on. She’s the only one responsible for this mess!”

Jake’s face contorted with disbelief, but he fell silent, caught in the web of his own emotions.

“It’s true,” Annette spoke softly, her voice clear and unwavering. “Sienna was the one who helped me escape from the house. She gave me the coordinates to meet that man. He was supposed to help me leave the pack, but instead, he… he said he knew me…”

“Forget about him,” I reassured her, my hand resting gently on her shoulder. “No one can hurt you now. You’re safe.”

“No one will hurt her when she’s away from you. Annette, come here,” Jake insisted, his tone brokering no argument.

But Annette clung to me, her arms wrapped tightly around my waist, as if I were her lifeline. “No,” she replied firmly.

“Annette,” Jake pressed, his frustration bubbling over.

“Why? So you can lock me away again?” she challenged, her eyes flashing with defiance. “Your house was on fire, Jake. I hope everyone is okay, but I don’t want to be there anymore.”

“You haven’t had the chance to deal with Sienna yet,” I added, my voice steady. “Are you sure sending Annette back there is wise? Sienna could still act out.”

Jake’s brow furrowed deeply, and I could see the gears turning in his mind.

“All this time, you’ve been telling me that Damien is dangerous,” Annette continued, her voice gaining strength. “But the real threat has been right in front of us. Damien is the one who makes me feel safe.”

“She can stay with me,” I offered, my heart racing at the thought of having her near. “She can live at my estate with me and the girls—”

“Absolutely not,” Jake snapped, his voice sharp as a knife. “There’s no way that’s happening.”

“I’m not safe here,” Annette said, her determination shining through. “With Damien, I will be protected.”

“Damien might be the very cause of your downfall, Annette. Can’t you see that?” Jake’s voice was filled with a desperate urgency.

“That’s not true,” I shot back, feeling the weight of his accusations. Just because things had spiraled out of control with Amelia didn’t mean I posed any threat to Annette. If anything, I would be more vigilant, more protective, not wanting her to suffer the same fate as her adopted sister.

It frustrated me to no end that Jake couldn’t see how carefully I had raised Amy and Stacy, that I could extend that same level of care, respect, and protection to Annette.

“It’s not true,” Annette echoed, her voice strangely subdued, almost as if she were trying to convince herself. She loosened her grip on me, and I felt a shift in the air.

I leaned back, searching her eyes, and for a fleeting moment, I saw something else staring back at me. The scent of the room shifted subtly, but I couldn’t pinpoint why. It had to be Annette’s wolf making an appearance, yet she seemed to be fighting to conceal her true essence.

But why?

“Serena,” Jake said, his tone laced with a mix of irritation and concern. “Now is not the time for you to show yourself.”

“As the one who ultimately saved Annette’s life…” she began, glancing at me with a knowing look. “I believe this is the perfect moment.”

With that, she pushed away from me, standing tall, and I followed her lead, maintaining a respectful distance as she approached Jake.

She nodded, a silent agreement passing between them.

And just like that, the decision was made.

Jake pointed a finger at me, his eyes fierce. “This is temporary. Don’t you forget that. The moment Sienna is gone, Annette is coming right back home where she belongs.”

“I understand,” I replied, my heart heavy with the weight of his words.

In an instant, Serena vanished, leaving Annette to blink in confusion. “What happened?” she asked, her expression bewildered.

Jake looked even more distressed than before, his worry palpable.

He provided us with a car to take us back to my pack. As we arrived at the estate, the girls were just coming home from school. The moment they spotted Annette and me stepping out of the car together, their faces lit up with sheer joy, and they rushed toward us, arms waving excitedly.

“Annette!” they called out, their voices ringing with delight.

They enveloped her in a warm embrace as soon as they reached us, and Annette smiled, her tension visibly easing.

“What are you doing here? Did you come to see us?” Stacy asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Annette glanced back at me, as if seeking my permission to answer.

“Annette is going to be staying with us for a little while,” I explained, my heart swelling at the thought of her being with us.

The girls’ eyes lit up like the brightest Christmas lights.

“Does this mean…?” Amy began, her excitement bubbling over, but she couldn’t quite finish her thought.

Stacy, ever the bold one, piped up, “Are you going to marry Daddy and be our mom for real?!”