Nobela ni Victory.E

Kora’s POVThe next morning, I woke up feeling weak, my body heavier than usual. Slowly, I pushed myself up, rubbing my eyes before turning my head. My breath caught.Alpha Edward lay beside me, his face calm, lips slightly parted as he slept.For a moment, I just stared.I understood now why every she-wolf threw themselves at him. He was dangerously handsome, the kind of man who could make anyone forget their name with just one look. His strong jaw, the curve of his lips, even the way his lashes rested against his skin—he was perfect. Too perfect.Not just them… if I wasn’t careful, even I might do something reckless.I leaned down a little, lowering my head so I could see him more closely. My heart thudded against my ribs, my wolf stirring restlessly inside me.Before I could stop myself, a smile tugged at my lips.“Am I that good to look at?”His deep voice startled me. His eyes opened slowly, catching me red-handed.I gasped and tried to move back quickly, but his hand shot out, f

Alpha Edward’s POVI had already told my guards to secretly find out who poured oil on the stairs. Whoever did it in my own mansion would regret it.When I checked the clock, I saw it was already late. The whole place was dark. I had stayed too long in my study and forgot to check on Kora, though I knew Alina was with her.I stretched my body, feeling tired, and walked out. Dinner time had passed, and I wasn’t even hungry. I just wanted to rest.Opening the door to my room, I stopped. Kora was fast asleep, taking up the whole bed like it belonged to only her. I had almost forgotten that I had moved her things here.A small smile came to my lips. She slept like a child, as if nothing could disturb her. The blanket was wrapped around her, and her arms were spread out like the bed wasn’t enough for her.I locked the door quietly and went to the bathroom for a quick bath. The warm water relaxed me.When I returned, she was still sleeping deeply, not even noticing me. I didn’t want to wake

Kora pov The question made my brows shoot up. I wasn’t expecting him to say that. My lips parted slightly, unsure whether to nod or deny it, because deep inside, I knew the fire of vengeance was already burning in meI looked away, my fingers tightening on the blanket. “Revenge…” I whispered, the word tasting bitter on my tongue. “I shouldn’t want it, but I do. I want them to feel every pain they made me live through. I want them to lose what they hold dear, just like they made me lose everything.”Edward leaned closer, his presence overwhelming, his voice deep and steady. “Good. Stop wasting tears on people who betrayed you. Use that pain, turn it into strength. If it’s revenge you want… then I’ll help you get it.”My eyes flew back to him, wide in disbelief. “Why? Why would you do that for me?”A faint smirk tugged at his lips, but his eyes were sharp as blades. “Because anyone who tries to destroy what’s mine will face my wrath. And for the next year, Kora, you belong to me. That

Kora’s POVWhen my eyes fluttered open, the first thing I saw was Alpha Edward’s face. A breath of relief slipped from my lips, and for a moment, a strange warmth filled my chest. His presence comforted me, though I didn’t want to admit it.But then he spoke. “Don’t let anything happen to the baby.”Just like that, the warmth faded. My heart sank. I had believed, even if only briefly, that he cared about me. But no his concern seemed to be only for the heir I carried.I turned away, pulling the blanket higher, wishing he would just leave me alone. I couldn’t bear to look at him.So I pretended to sleep. I thought if I stayed still long enough, he would eventually walk out. Yet he didn’t. He remained there, his gaze on me, guarding me like a silent shadow through the night. I kept quiet, refusing to let him know I was awake.Finally, I heard the door creak open, followed by the sound of it closing softly. A wave of relief washed over me.He’s gone, I told myself, slowly opening my eyes

Alpha Edward’s POVThe door finally opened, and the doctor stepped out. I rushed toward him at once, my chest tight with fear.“How is my Luna?” I demanded before he could even speak. But the look on his face made my stomach sink. Something wasn’t right.“What happened to her?” My voice came out harsher this time, almost desperate.“She is out of danger,” the doctor said, though his expression remained heavy.Relief washed over me for a moment, but his pause unsettled me. I leaned closer, eyes narrowing. “But what? Tell me! What about the baby?”“The child is safe too,” he answered, lowering his voice, “but she must be extremely careful. Any stress, any reckless action… it could put both of them at risk. Stay close to her. Don’t let her push herself or face anything that might harm her.”His words struck me like a blade. I clenched my fists, forcing myself to stay calm.“I’ll protect them with everything I have,” I swore, my voice rough but steady.The doctor gave a slow nod, then wal

Alpha Edward’s POVI was in the middle of addressing the pack members, discussing urgent matters about border patrols, when a familiar figure caught my eye.Kora.She was wandering the mansion’s halls with that quiet, thoughtful look on her face. She didn’t notice me, and I didn’t call out to her. Instead, I forced myself to turn away, to focus on my duty. But my gaze lingered a heartbeat longer than it should have something about the way she moved always pulled me in.Then I heard it.A scream, sharp, terrified, echoed through the mansion, piercing straight into my chest. My heart stopped.Kora.I spun around just in time to see her small frame tumbling down the grand staircase, her body hitting step after step in a blur of chaos. My blood ran cold, my eyes widened, and instinct ripped through me.“KORA!” I roared, sprinting toward her.But no matter how fast I moved, I wasn’t fast enough. By the time I reached her, she was sprawled at the bottom, motionless.“No…” I dropped to my kn