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ElysiaI couldn't believe it. Positive. I stared at the pregnancy test in my trembling hand. My heart was pounding so loudly that I could hear it. "I'm pregnant," I whispered to myself. Saying it out loud made it feel more real, but it still didn’t sink in. A wave of dizziness washed over me as I tried to process the reality in front of me.I couldn't believe it. It's been a month since I left Vethania, hoping for a fresh start, believing I could forget about him. But my mind still thinks back to that night. It felt good being with him. The way he spoke and the way he held me that night... I thought it ended there, but fate had other plans.What if I hadn't left before he woke up? Not that it would have changed anything; I couldn't stay, even if I wanted to. He was a stranger, a handsome stranger, but also crazy, claiming to be the king.And now, I was carrying his child. I was faced with a difficult decision. Should I keep the baby or not? I thought about all the possibilit

GabrielI woke up to the persistent vibration of my phone. I groaned, reaching for it on the nightstand. The screen glowed with missed calls and unread messages. All from Slyvie. It was already morning.I ran a hand through my hair as the events of the previous night came rushing back. The club. The scent of whiskey and desire. The woman who had captivated me with her defiance and stolen kisses. Elysia. I turned to pull her closer, to lose myself in her warmth again, but the space was empty.My wolf, Zaine, snarled in frustration. She left. “She shouldn’t have,” I muttered under my breath. “Find her”I ignored his command, swinging my legs over the bed. I had never cared about a woman staying before, never felt this… void. "She left," I said aloud, trying to convince myself it didn't matter. "Her choice."A sharp knock interrupted my thoughts. "Gabriel! Open up!"Sylvie. I could hear the impatience in her voice through the door.I pulled on a pair of jeans and let her i

Elysia I dropped my bag onto the couch and made my way to my room. This house now felt like a constant reminder of the two people who had ruined my life. I couldn't stay here anymore, not with Kathy.I decided to pack my belongings, throwing in whatever I could find. As I was packing, my mind drifted to my mom's place in Elyndor. I hadn't been back there in years, but it felt like the only place I could escape to.I zipped up my suitcase and took a deep breath, feeling a sense of determination wash over me. You can do this, Elysia Just then, my phone buzzed. I almost ignored it, but something made me glance at the screen. Sylvie."Girl, where are you? I'm at Euphoria and there are some seriously fine men here tonight!"I'd completely forgot we were supposed to meet up."I can't," I said, sitting heavily on my bed. "Something happened.""What kind of something? The good kind or the 'I need tequila' kind?""The second one. Definitely the second one.""Then get your ass down here

ElysiaThe elevator dinged on the twentieth floor, and I stepped out clutching the chocolate cake I'd spent three hours perfecting. Derrick had always told me he didn’t care much for birthdays, but I knew better. Everyone deserves to feel special on their birthday."Hi, can I help you?" Lily, Derrick’s secretary voice cracked slightly as she looked up from her desk."Just here to surprise the birthday boy," I said, balancing the cake box carefully. "Is he in?"Her face went pale. "Actually, maybe you should call first…""Since when do I need to call?" I laughed, already heading toward his office door. "It's me, Lily.""Wait!"Lily practically lunged from behind her desk, eyes wide with panic.I barely stopped myself from bumping into her. "What the hell, Lily?""He's... he's in a very important meeting!"I stopped, studying her face. Lily was many things, but a good liar wasn't one of them. Her left eye was twitching like it always did when she was hiding something."What kind of meet

MYRA I was in the middle of training, pushing myself harder, sweat dripping down my temple, when a guard rushed over. His face was tense, his steps hurried.“The Alpha requests your presence. Now,” he said.Something in his tone made my chest tighten. Without hesitation, I followed him, my boots pounding against the ground as we hurried back. My heart thudded louder the closer we got.When we entered the chamber, the air felt thick, heavy with tension. Alpha Gray stood like stone, his expression unreadable, while Reid’s eyes blazed with something between anger and triumph.Before I could ask anything, Reid’s hand shot out. With a sharp yank, he tore at my clothes. The sound of fabric ripping cut through me like a knife. My shoulder burned under the sudden exposure.I gasped, my arms flying up to cover myself. My eyes widened as I realized what he had revealed.The mark.My breath caught. My entire body froze.“What’s going on?” I stammered, my voice breaking.Reid’s lips twisted into

GRAY How could I tell her? How could I open my mouth and say the truth, that it was because I loved her? That the thought of her leading the front line made my chest twist in ways I couldn’t control?I clenched my jaw, staring at her as she looked at me with those questioning eyes. The weight of the necklace around her neck seemed heavier on me than on her. I didn’t want her hurt. I knew what it meant to be front leader. Risk piled on risk. Death stared closer at that position than at any other. And Reid had forced her into it.“You…what?” she asked quietly, her voice unsure but steady enough to pull me out of my thoughts. Her gaze was sharp, demanding an answer.I was about to respond, to finally be a man and say the words that had been burning inside me, but then—Knock. Knock.The sound was harsh, cutting through the heavy silence.“Soldier Myra, are you there?” a voice called from outside.Myra’s back straightened instantly. She raised her voice. “Yes!” she shouted loud enough fo

MYRA The courtyard vibrated with the deafening chant of my name. Myra! Myra! Myra! The sound pressed against my skin, making it hard to breathe. “Alpha,” I started, but Reid stepped forward, his smirk curling at the edges like poison.“You have to prove yourself,” Reid said, his tone sharp enough to slice through the air. His eyes glittered with mockery, though his words carried weight. “Because I still don’t trust you.”The crowd hushed for a moment, only the echo of his words lingering. My chest tightened, my heart beating so loud it drowned everything else out. My eyes darted to Alpha Gray. His face was carved in stone, but the vein in his temple throbbed. He looked ready to rip Reid apart, his jaw clenched so tight I thought his teeth might crack. Fury poured off him, hot and suffocating.Reid raised his voice again, louder this time, feeding the soldiers’ doubt. “And every one of these soldiers also doesn’t trust you. You have to prove yourself to them too.” He spread his arms,

MYRA For a moment, I didn’t move. His lips pressed against mine, warm, stealing the very breath from my chest. My eyes flew wide, but my body betrayed me, my knees went weak, my heart thundered like it wanted to break free.It was wrong. I knew it was wrong. Yet my lips tingled, my skin burned, and a strange shiver rushed down my spine. Then my mind caught up. My stomach twisted, heat crashing into fury. What was I doing? What was he doing?I shoved him, hard, palms slamming into his chest. He staggered back a step.“How dare you!” I snapped, my voice sharp, almost shaking with fury. My hands flew up in the air, ready to strike again, but then movement caught the corner of my eye. Soldiers. They were approaching fast. My anger faltered, and I immediately lowered my hands, curling them into fists at my sides.Gray’s jaw tightened, his shoulders stiff as his voice boomed across the air. “What are you doing here? I told you to leave!” His eyes blazed at them, his tone sharp enough to

GRAY “What! How come? Have you checked her chamber?” My voice came out sharp, cracking with disbelief as I shot up from my chair.The guard, still kneeling on one knee, bowed lower. “Yes, Alpha. We checked thoroughly. Her chamber is empty. We only found these…” His trembling hands lifted a bundle of folded fabric, Myra’s clothes.My chest tightened. The sight of her clothes felt like a punch straight to my gut. Sweat trickled down my temple. My voice thundered. “Could it be Reid?” My fists clenched so hard my knuckles burned.The guard’s eyes darted nervously. “We…we don’t know, Alpha.”“Where’s Reid?” I barked, my voice echoing against the stone walls.“I—I don’t know.” The guard stammered, fear flashing in his eyes.“Then go and find him!” My roar shook the room. The man scrambled out like his life depended on it. My heart pounded harder with every second.Moments later, he rushed back in, panting. “Alpha… Lord Reid is nowhere to be found.”My breath caught. Myra gone. Reid gone.

GRAY “I'll take my leave now.” Myra’s voice cut through the tension in the room. She turned, her shoulders stiff, and started to walk away.Then she paused. Her eyes met mine briefly, sharp and unreadable. “And please…let’s keep our relationship professional. I’m just a soldier, and you’re the Alpha here.” Her tone was firm, but there was a subtle edge of something else, maybe caution. She left before I could even respond.I slumped into the nearest chair with a heavy thud. “Shit!” I muttered, burying my face in my hands. My chest felt like it might explode. That was a rejection. A real, full-on rejection. And from her. Myra was the first person to ever reject me like that. My blood boiled hotter than I expected.And what did she just say? That she has someone else she likes? Who the hell is that? My mind raced, and the ache in my chest turned sharp and fiery. I slammed my fists on the armrest. “Someone out there! Now!” I bellowed.A guard appeared instantly, bowing low, eyes wide. “