Chapter: chapter Ninety Three : Cracks in controlThe victory didn’t last.It never did.By morning, Shadowridge looked normal again.Too normal.Warriors moved through their routines, patrols rotated, and the usual sounds of the pack returned—but underneath it all, something felt… fragile.Like one wrong move could break everything.Aria stood in the training field again, facing Lyra.“Don’t hold back,” Lyra said, rolling her shoulders. “I want to see if yesterday was luck or skill.”Aria narrowed her eyes slightly. “You already know the answer.”“Humor me.”They moved at the same time.Lyra struck first—fast, aggressive, testing.Aria blocked, stepping back just enough to avoid the full force. She didn’t use her power this time. Just instinct. Just control.Again.And again.Lyra pushed harder, faster, forcing Aria to react.But Aria stayed measured.Focused.Different.After a few more exchanges, Lyra stepped back, lowering her blade slightly.“…Okay,” she admitted. “That’s new.”Aria exhaled softly. “I told you.”“You’re thinking
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-04
Chapter: chapter Ninety Two : The second TrapThe change began that same night.Not loudly.Not violently.But in the smallest details—the way the guards rotated twice as often, the way no one stood in the same place for too long, the way every movement felt deliberate.Controlled.Planned.Shadowridge was no longer reacting.It was preparing.Aria stood at the edge of the eastern wall, her gaze fixed on the dark forest stretching endlessly beyond it. The night was still, but not peaceful. It felt like something was waiting just out of sight, watching every move she made.Nyra stirred faintly beneath her calm surface.They will come again.Aria didn’t look away. “I know.”This time, she wasn’t going to be caught unprepared.This time, she would be the one setting the pace.Footsteps approached quietly behind her.“You’re thinking too loudly.”Aria didn’t turn. “You always say that.”Cassian stepped beside her, his presence as calm and unreadable as ever.“And you never listen.”She let out a faint breath. “Maybe because you’re al
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-04
Chapter: chapter Ninety one : Breaking the PatternThe courtyard didn’t return to normal.Not really.People moved again. Voices picked up. Orders were given. But something had shifted beneath it all—something quiet and uneasy.Because everyone had seen it.Aria stood still for a moment longer, staring at where the wolf had fallen. The mark of her power still lingered faintly on the ground, like a scar that hadn’t fully faded.Nyra was quiet.Too quiet.“You did what you had to do.”Aria didn’t turn. “That’s not the problem.”Footsteps approached behind her.Varek.“It worked,” he said.She let out a short breath. “For them.”Silence.That was answer enough.The war room filled faster than usual.This time, no one needed to be called.They all knew.Kael stood at the table, arms braced against the wood. “They got inside the walls.”Lyra leaned back against a pillar, shaking her head. “Not just inside. Straight into the courtyard.”Finn rubbed his face. “Yeah, that’s not normal. That’s very not normal.”Cassian remained near the far si
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-04
Chapter: chapter Ninety : The First MistakeThe restriction didn’t feel like strategy.It felt like a leash.Aria stood alone in the training field just before sunrise, the air still cool and quiet. The rest of Shadowridge hadn’t fully woken yet, but she had.She couldn’t sleep.Not with everything running through her head.Not with the constant awareness sitting at the back of her mind.Waiting.Watching.Nyra stirred faintly.You are holding back.Aria exhaled slowly. “I know.”And she hated it.She stepped forward, lifting her hand slightly as she focused.The silver light flickered beneath her skin, weak at first, then stronger.It wanted to surge.To expand.To be used.Aria clenched her jaw and forced it down.The light dimmed instantly.Controlled.Restricted.“See?” she muttered. “I can do it.”Nyra didn’t respond.Because that wasn’t the problem.“Practicing alone?”Aria stiffened slightly at the voice and turned.Varek stood at the edge of the field, arms crossed, watching her.“You’re up early,” she said.“So are you
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-30
Chapter: chapter Eighty Nine: Lines That cannot Be CrossedThe walk back to Shadowridge was quieter than before.Not tense.Not chaotic.Just… heavy.Aria could still feel it.Not the creatures.Not the pull.But the aftereffect.Like something had brushed too close to her mind and left a mark behind.Nyra stirred faintly.They see more now.Aria exhaled slowly. “Yeah.”That was the problem.Behind her, Lyra kicked a small stone out of her path.“I don’t like this,” she muttered.Finn glanced at her. “You say that a lot these days.”“Because things keep getting worse.”Kael didn’t argue.Because she wasn’t wrong.Varek walked beside Aria this time.Close.Silent.Watching her more than the surroundings.After a moment, he said, “You held back.”Aria didn’t look at him. “Yes.”“Why?”She hesitated.Because the answer wasn’t simple.“Because I didn’t know if fighting was what they wanted.”That made him go quiet.Cassian’s voice came from behind them. “It was.”Aria glanced back at him.“They wanted to see how far you would go,” he continued. “
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-30
Chapter: chapter Eighty Eight: When the Trop ClosesThe moment the creature stepped fully into the clearing, the air changed.It was heavier now.Thicker.Like breathing itself had become harder.Aria didn’t move.Not yet.Her eyes stayed locked on the figure forming from the darkness, her heart pounding steadily in her chest. This was different from before. It wasn’t unstable. It wasn’t flickering.It was solid.Real.Nyra stirred sharply.Stronger.Aria swallowed. “I can see that.”Behind the creature, the Shade wolves remained still, watching like this was exactly what they had been waiting for.The leader stepped slightly to the side, giving the thing space.“We learned,” he repeated calmly.Lyra’s voice came from the trees, low and tense. “Yeah, we heard you the first time.”Kael shifted to the right, his grip tightening on his weapon. “We move on your signal.”Aria didn’t respond.Not yet.Because something felt… off.The creature wasn’t attacking.It wasn’t rushing her like before.It just stood there.Watching.Waiting.Her sto
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-27
Falling for the enemy I should hate
Elena Russo has always lived life by the rules: excel at work, stay loyal, and follow a plan. Engaged to Matteo Ricci, the perfect fiancé, her future seems secure—until Damon DeLuca steps back into her life.
Damon, cold, confident, and dangerously magnetic, isn’t just any man. He’s her family’s rival and now, her new business partner. From the moment he walks into her world, Elena feels the undeniable pull of something she shouldn’t want.
Working alongside Damon is a battle of wits, sarcasm, and tension. Every glance, every challenge, and every subtle flirtation threatens to unravel her carefully controlled life. But the real danger isn’t just business—it’s Matteo.
Elena thought she knew everything about her fiancé, but a shocking betrayal forces her to question everything she believed. Suddenly, the line between love and hate blurs, and the man she’s been trying hardest to resist may be the only one who truly sees her.
In a world of corporate power, family rivalry, and forbidden desire, Elena must decide: stick to the life she planned or risk everything for the man who makes her heart race.
Enemies. Business partners. Dangerous chemistry. One choice that could change everything.
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 22: For showElena stood in front of the mirror, adjusting her blazer for the third time.It wasn’t that anything was wrong with it.It fit perfectly.Everything about her outfit was exactly how she wanted it.And yet—She still felt slightly off.Maybe it wasn’t the outfit.Maybe it was the situation.A knock came from the door.“Come in.”Damon walked in without hesitation, already dressed.Of course.Dark suit. Clean lines. Effortless.Like he didn’t even try.His eyes moved over her briefly.Not in a way that was obvious.But she noticed.“You’re ready,” he said.“I’ve been ready.”A small pause.“You’ve been adjusting your blazer for the last two minutes.”Elena frowned slightly. “You’ve been watching me for two minutes?”“I walked in thirty seconds ago.”She looked away.“Then mind your business.”Damon didn’t respond immediately.“Fix it,” he said instead.Her brows pulled together. “Fix what?”He stepped closer.Before she could react, his hands moved to her blazer, adjusting the collar sl
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-04
Chapter: chapter 21: Morning Are WorseElena woke up earlier than she needed to.For a second, she didn’t move. Her eyes stayed on the ceiling, her mind slowly catching up with reality.This wasn’t her apartment.That was the first thing that settled in.The second was—She was in Damon’s house.She sat up slowly, running a hand through her hair. The room still felt unfamiliar, even though everything had been prepared perfectly.Too perfectly.Like she had just stepped into a space that had been waiting for her.Elena got out of bed and walked into the bathroom, taking her time getting ready. She focused on routine—something normal, something she could control.Shower.Skincare.Clothes.By the time she was done, she looked like herself again.Composed. Put together. In control.At least on the outside.When she stepped out into the hallway, she hesitated for a second.Then she heard something downstairs.Movement.Of course.He was already awake.Elena walked down slowly, her expression neutral, her steps steady. The clos
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-04
Chapter: chapter 20: Under the same RoofElena got home earlier than usual.Not because she was done with work.But because she couldn’t focus anymore.The apartment felt different the moment she stepped inside.Like something was already shifting.Like she didn’t fully belong there anymore.She dropped her bag on the couch and stood there for a moment.Looking around.Taking it in.Her space.Her control.Everything exactly where she wanted it.And tonight—That would change.She let out a slow breath and walked toward her bedroom.No hesitation.No second guessing.Just action.She pulled out a suitcase and placed it on the bed.Opened her closet.And started packing.Clothes.Shoes.Essentials.Only what she needed.Nothing extra.Nothing emotional.Her phone buzzed.I’m outside.Elena paused briefly.Then checked the time.6:42 PM.Earlier than expected.She picked up her phone.You’re early.The reply came almost instantly.Be ready.Of course.She zipped up the suitcase and took one last look around the room.Everythin
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-04-04
Chapter: chapter 19 : Terms That Won't HoldElena arrived at the office earlier than usual.Again.It wasn’t intentional.Or maybe it was.The truth was, she didn’t want to be at home.Not when her thoughts were this loud.Not when everything kept circling back to the same thing.Damon.And the decision she hadn’t fully accepted—but had already started preparing for.The building was quiet.Too quiet.The kind of silence that made every sound sharper—the soft echo of her heels, the faint hum of electricity, the distant murmur of early staff starting their day.She dropped her bag on the desk and stood still for a moment.Breathing.Thinking.Trying to organize everything in her head.Contract marriage.The words still didn’t feel real.They felt… distant.Like something that belonged to someone else’s life.Not hers.Not Elena Russo—the woman who planned everything, controlled everything, avoided unnecessary risks.And yet—Here she was.Considering one of the biggest risks of her life.She poured herself coffee.Didn’t sit.Di
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-30
Chapter: chapter 18: Advice she didnt ask forElena didn’t go straight home after work.She couldn’t.The thought of sitting alone with her thoughts—of replaying every word Damon had said—felt exhausting.So instead, she texted Sofia.Are you free?The reply came almost immediately.Always. Come over.Sofia’s apartment was everything Elena’s wasn’t.Warm.Lived-in.Messy in a way that somehow still felt comfortable.Shoes by the door. A half-empty glass of wine on the table. Music playing softly in the background.“Finally,” Sofia said, opening the door wider. “You look like you’ve been fighting with the entire world.”Elena walked in, dropping her bag on the couch.“Feels like it.”Sofia raised a brow. “Work?”Elena hesitated.“…Something like that.”A few minutes later, they were both seated—wine in hand.Elena didn’t speak immediately.Sofia didn’t rush her.She never did.But the silence didn’t last long.“Okay,” Sofia said, leaning forward slightly. “What happened?”Elena stared at her glass.Then exhaled.“The board wants m
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-23
Chapter: chapter 17 : A choice she can't AvoidElena didn’t sleep well.She turned in bed more times than she could count, the sheets tangled around her legs, her thoughts refusing to settle.Every time she closed her eyes—The same thing came back.The meeting.The board.And Damon standing there like it was just another decision.Like it didn’t change everything.Morning came too quickly.She woke up already tired.Not physically.Mentally.Her head felt heavy with thoughts she didn’t want to face.Still—She got up.Because that’s what she did.She handled things.The shower helped a little.The coffee helped more.By the time she stood in front of her mirror, dressed and ready, her expression was back to normal.Calm.Controlled.Untouched.Exactly how everyone expected her to be.The office was quieter when she arrived.Early.Good.She needed that.No questions.No pressure.Just work.She dropped her bag and sat down, opening her laptop immediately.Emails.Reports.Numbers.Things that made sense.Things that didn’t demand
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-03-17
Masuk
