Chapter: Chapter 66VALERIAA YEAR LATERI reclined on a lounge chair by the swimming pool, my body and mind completely at ease.I was on vacation with Zane in another country—an escape he had tricked me into.After graduation, I had taken over Treasure Media, and the relentless workload barely left me time to breathe. Yet, as much as I hated to admit it, he had been right. I needed this.Time really flew by.I gazed up at the clear blue sky, the events of last year playing through my mind. My lips curled slightly as I recalled Vanessa’s spectacular downfall.She had gone live, sobbing and claiming I had stolen her music to gain fame. She even accused me of staying mysterious out of fear—fear that she would expose me. And the netizens, ever eager for drama, took her side.After all, between a music major at one of the country’s top conservatories and a business administration major, the former seemed like the more credible artist.So, I let the rumors spread. Let her think she had won. Let the scandal f
Last Updated: 2025-03-28
Chapter: Chapter 65“Long time no see, dear twin sister.”A woman appeared on the screen.She looked almost identical to my mother, but younger.With a calm, almost amused expression, she adjusted the camera.I glanced at my mother. Her lips trembled, her face ashen as she stared at her twin in horror.I frowned.What the hell had they done to her?My curiosity returned full force, clawing at me. I needed answers.So, I ignored mom's almost desperate pleas for me to stop watching and continued.Then I learned the ugly truth.Charlotte and Catherine Sinclair were twin sisters, born into a family that used their daughters as bargaining chips to secure ties with wealthy and powerful families.But unlike most twins, they weren't close.Charlotte—Ria's mother—was withdrawn and stubborn. On the other hand, Catherine—my mother—was sociable and a sweet talker. Naturally, the parents and relatives favored the latter.While Catherine was pampered and adored, Charlotte was treated as nothing more than a tool—mistr
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Chapter: Chapter 64DAMIANMONTGOMERY HOLDINGS — CEO’S OFFICE.Reading the report Vivian brought me, I fell into stunned silence.“Ria’s mom is my mom’s twin sister?”I looked up at her, nearly laughing at the absurdity.“My mom has a twin sister? How come I, her own son, have no idea?”I asked as I threw the report another glance.“Only madam knows the answer to that question. But I’m sure she has her reasons,” Vivian answered respectfully.“Of course I know she has her reasons!” I snapped, agitation rising within me. “But it makes no sense that I never heard even a whisper about it until now. They’re identical twins, for goodness sake!”I ran a hand through my hair, my thoughts in a mess, “Because she never spoke of her family, I and my siblings naturally assumed she was an orphan. And now, out of nowhere, I find out that not only does she has a twin—my aunt—but also a cousin who looks almost exactly like her and Eve?”I took a deep breath, trying to steady my emotions.“Tell me, Vivian, if we hadn’t f
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Chapter: Chapter 63CHRIS"No."I refused the moment Val told me about the so-called solution Zane had proposed.We were in my office at Treasure Media, seated across from each other—them on the small sofa, me in an armchairTurning to Zane beside her, I gave him a cold stare. "Have you considered the consequences of going public? You know better than anyone how much it would affect her, don’t you?"I didn’t spell it out, but I knew he understood exactly what I meant.Sure, revealing that he—Zane, the young and powerful CEO of Blaze Corporation—was Val’s husband could work PR wonders.But!That was only if he wasn’t also the leader of AMETHYST, a fearsome force active in the underworld.Exposing Val’s connection to him would only make her a target.“I already told her about it,” Zane said, glancing at Val before looking back at me.I frowned, not understanding what he meant.“Told her about what?”“About AMETHYST.”Shocked, my gaze snapped to Val, seeking confirmation.She nodded slightly, “Yes. He told
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Chapter: Chapters 62VALERIA After our moment in the study, Zane insisted I take a nap, claiming I’d had a rough day and needed to recharge. In return, I made him lie down with me. The dark circles under his eyes hadn't escaped my notice—he looked utterly exhausted. Clearly, he had been so busy that he'd forgotten to rest. That would explain why he hadn't made it home yesterday. .... By the time I woke up, the sun had dipped lower in the sky, filling the room with a warm glow. As my eyes fluttered open, Zane’s face was the first thing I saw, just inches away from mine—his sharp features were peaceful and his breathing steady as he slept. For a moment, I just stared. Then, it all came rushing back. He had confessed to me. He said he loved me. A sweet smile crept onto my lips as I propped myself up on one arm, gazing down at him. Without thinking, my fingers reached out, tracing his features—the curve of his brow, the straight slope of his nose, his thin lips. I had just barely brushed his lips
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Chapter: Chapter 61ZANEWhen I closed my first deal.When I put a bullet into someone’s heart for the first time.I hadn’t felt nervous. But as I squatted in front of Valeria, about to say the words I’d held back for so long, my voice trembled with nerves.I could only hope that she didn't notice.Looking up at her, I took a deep, steadying breath and said solemnly, “I love you.”Not like—love.Because ‘like’ felt like a weak, flimsy word compared to what I felt for her.My vision blurred slightly as my thoughts driftedActually, even I pinpoint when it started, but somewhere along the way, she had become irreplaceable. Maybe it was at Atlas Resort.Maybe it was in the Hale’s living room.Or maybe it started with a glance, a touch, or that kiss we shared.It didn’t matter anymore. All I knew was that I wanted her by my side—forever.I refocused, anticipation bubbling in my heart as I studied her expression.How would she answer? I wondered, only for my heart to plummet in the next moment.She looked…
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Chapter: Chapter 21: A Hidden SecretLUCIEN“I still can’t believe you’re married,” Adrian said after returning from seeing the registrar out. He dropped onto the sofa beside me, disbelief clear in his tone. “It feels surreal.”My gaze fell on the marriage certificate resting on the table. The emotions in my eyes remained unreadable.Ever since Noemie turned eighteen, both families had been urging us to register the marriage first and hold the ceremony later. But, I had no intention of rushing into a lifelong commitment with someone I detested, so I delayed it time and again under various pretexts.Eventually, it became clear to everyone that while I had expressed no objections to their earlier arrangements, the final decision would be mine alone.No one expected things to take a sudden, unexpected turn.Over the past month, my mother had been through enough because of me. So, when she brought up the marriage again, I couldn’t bring myself to refuse.It was just a marriage.If she wanted it to happen, I'd comply even if
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Chapter: Chapter 20: MarriedHELENESitting across from Lucien once again, I felt far more at ease than I had yesterday.Neither of us was particularly interested in exchanging meaningless pleasantries, so when he pushed a document across the table, I picked it up without a word.“Go through the terms,” he said. “See if there’s anything you’d like to add.”I began reading carefully, determined not to miss a single detail.I barely knew him, so trusting him enough not to play tricks was out of the question. The last thing I wanted was to walk into a trap disguised as an agreement.Yet the more I read, the more surprised I became.The terms were unexpectedly... generous.The duration of the marriage was set at one year, exactly as I had proposed. There was also a financial provision—monthly allowances, along with a considerable sum to be paid at the end of the contract.My gaze lingered on that section for moment. Why include this? Surely it wasn’t concern for how I’d fare after leaving the Laurent family and him
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Chapter: Chapter 19: WanderlightHELENEIt had to be said that Isabel knew her cousin well.Right at midnight, just as I was about to give in to drowsiness, a message from Lucien came through.[10 Am. Monarch ParK.]Just a time and a location.Nothing more.And yet, I knew exactly what it meant: I was one step closer to success.But along with it came a faint, inexplicable anxiety—one I had been suppressing all along.My fingers tightened around my phone as I leaned back against the headboard, my expression still in the quiet of the night.Even if this was a marriage of convenience…It was still a marriage.And my first. I had never held any grand fantasies about it, but I had certainly never imagined that one day, I would use it as a bargaining chip...Sighing helplessly, I placed my phone on the bedside table and lay down, forcing down those depressing thoughts. As for the promise I had made earlier—to give my family an answer before the day ended…There was no rush.They were the ones desperate to find a substit
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Chapter: Chapter 18: True ConfidanteHELENEDespite the sting in my nose and the blur clouding my vision, a soft laugh escaped me.Before telling her everything, all I had worried about was whether she would misunderstand me—whether she would think I was taking advantage of Lucien’s situation for my own benefit.As a result, her focus was on something else entirely. Her first reaction had been distress.Distress for me.Warmth gathered behind my eyes.Even if she ended up blaming me in the end…Even if she didn't agree with my plan…The fact that she had instinctively put me first made everything else feel insignificant.So this was what it felt like to be cared for without reservation.Afraid she might notice my chaotic emotions, I lowered my head and wiped at my eyes as discreetly as I could.But I still ended up attracting her attention. Perhaps I had been too quiet for too long, offering no response and making no attempt to calm her down...In the next moment, I heard the sound of her footsteps rushing over. The sp
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Chapter: Chapter 17: Coming CleanHELENEIt was clear Isabel was stepping back, choosing not to press me any further.And yet, instead of relief, all I felt was dread.As she moved to stand and leave, a sudden, unsettling thought struck me—The moment she walked out that door, things between us might never be the same again.I found even the thought of it unbearable. So in that instant, I made my decision.Taking into account our years of friendship and the sincerity she had always shown me, I chose to take a gamble.A gamble on the possibility that Isabel might stand on my side... instead of her cousin’s.The odds weren’t exactly in my favor.But it was still worth a shot.Before I could second-guess myself, I reached out and grabbed her hand just as she rose slightly. She paused. Then, I lifted my head and met her gaze, my eyes steady and firm with resolve despite the turmoil inside me.“I’ll tell you what this is about,” I said.To my surprise, she didn’t agree immediately.Her expression froze for the briefest
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Chapter: Chapter 16: Their PastISABELFollowing the words I’d meant as comfort, I was caught off guard when Helene lowered her head and whispered an apology.Then came the tears. One after another, large drops slipping silently down her cheeks.“I—I didn’t mean to blame you,” I stammered, panic rising as I reached out to wipe them away. But it made no difference. They just kept falling.And that only made me more anxious.I had known her for so long, yet this was the first time I had ever seen her cry.The fact that she didn’t sob—just let the tears fall in silence—made it worse.Especially with that face of hers. By modern standards, Helene was what people would call a classic beauty.Her features were delicately balanced, effortlessly harmonious. Unlike my own more glamorous looks, hers didn’t demand attention at first glance—it lingered, like a soft melody long after the music had faded.But what truly set her apart was something harder to describe.Her aura. Somehow, the air around her always felt… different
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Chapter: Chapters 69 - EpilogueInside the presidential, both sides of people sat facing each other in silence, with Selena, Ryan, Dan and Justin sitting on a single lounge chair and Ethan and Tyler sitting on another opposite them.Selena stole a glance at her brothers with had no intention of speaking to them since she had no idea what to say. But the current atmosphere was really awkward and for some reason, it made her tense...Thankfully, the heavens must have heard her pleas as someone finally took the lead and spoke up. "So.. were these the people who rescued you?", Ethan suddenly asked, sounding particularly curious.Selena who was a bit absentminded didn't realise at first that he was speaking to her until she felt several gazes on her. Only then did she finally react, "Yes.. they were the ones who came to rescue me."Ethan nodded at her words and when he looked at Ryan, Justin and Dan again, there was additional sincerity and gratefulness in his eyes."Thank you. You really did our family a great favor t
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Chapter: Chapter 68 - The MeetingAround the same time as when Selena was hung up upon, in the most noble and central part of the Nova City, Mrs. Preston lowered her hand in which she held her phone with obvious joy and relief on her face. Her husband, Mr. Preston sitting right next to her had been able to grab bits of her conversation with the other person while she was on phone, and already had an idea on the reason for her happiness. But even so he still asked just to be sure."She is fine?"Mrs. Preston snapped out of her happiness and turned to face her dear husband to share the news with him excitedly, "Yes! Our daughter is fine. She is safe!"On hearing her his wife's affirmation, Mr. Preston's hanging heart finally fell back into place. But even though he was feeling relieved and light-hearted inside, nothing changed on the surface as he still had the same bland expression on his face as he nodded and said, "It's good that she is fine."Already used to her husband's inability to himself go and express how he t
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Chapter: Chapter 67 - Everything Will Be FineAt the same time, Ryan, Selena, Dan and Justin's group arrived at the space where the cars have been parked. The group separated and was about to get into their respective cars. However, right before she got into the car, Selena suddenly remembered that she hadn't called her parents since she left for Nova! A long time had passed since then and she knew her parents would have started to worry by now. But when she thought of taking out her phone to call them, only then did she remember that she hadn't seen her bag and suitcase at all after getting captured and to be honest, neither did she have the time to think about it at that time. "Ryan!", She quickly grabbed the corner of Ryan's shirt and said with some urgency in her voice. "Have you seen my bag and suitcase? I want to make a quick call to my parents to tell them that I have arrived back here safely."Justin who was about to get into the car alongside Dan paused on hearing Selena's words and finally remembered that he still had
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Chapter: Chapter 66 - Back In His EmbraceThe scar-faced man while feeling stunned watched as the woman who should still be in the abandoned warehouse swaggered towards him. However, the surprise on his face only lasted a few seconds as he was able to quickly collect himself before shifting attention to the men walking alongside her while putting her in a protective circle and immediately had a guess as to how the woman had been able to leave that place.Also, observing the men further, he noticed the familiar aura on their beings and immediately turned back to look at Dan and Justin who didn't look surprised at all to see either the woman or those men, in fact, they had an expression of relief on their faces instead.On the other hand, Ryan had long since lost his calm on seeing the woman. He stared fixedly at her as he took tentative steps forward towards her while clenching and unclenching his fists with a complicated expression on his face.Guilt, remorse, self-blame, anxiety and some expectation among others.He wanted t
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Chapter: Chapter 65 - EscapeAfter watching the scar-faced man leave with his subordinate, Selena focused on untying the rope that that bound her hands to the back with a hundred and twenty percent concentration.She hadn't been able to find any sharp object around her to cut the rope and could only try the method she had once seen in a short video while hoping that luck will be on her side.Selena blindly touched around around the knot before she began the untying. It was very difficult trying to do so while being unable to see what she was doing but she was also fortunate that, for probably the same reason why the scar-faced was being respectful and accommodating towards her, he had tied the rope quite loosely.This made things a lot more easier for her but even with that, Selena still had a hard time freeing herself. After all, ex-mercenaries had tied the knot so it definitely wouldn't be that easy to loosen it but she, who had no idea of this fact continued working diligently on the knot.Soon after, sweat be
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Chapter: Chapter 64 - ConfrontationRyan looked at the scar-faced man with no warmth in his eyes and without mincing words, he said to him, "The woman you captured, I want her."Short and straight to the point, the scar-faced man thought to himself. However, after Ryan finished speaking, the already tense situation got even tenser as both sides tightened the hands on their guns. On seeing this, the scar-faced man wanted to smile to ease the atmosphere but when he accidentally met Ryan's frosty eyes, Dan's demonic smile and Justin's expressionless face, the smile that was about to surface instantly stiffened.He coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment and took the chance to glance at his subordinates who looked also at him with encouragement, their gazes telling him to snap back at Ryan and prove they weren't pushovers. Of course, those gazes belonged to his men who didn't recognize Ryan and Dan or know of their reputations. The ones who did were already signalling to him with their eyes to quickly compromise.The sca
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The Cursed Alpha And His Hybrid Mate
A vampire-witch hybrid who sees her immortality as a curse, and a werewolf doomed to die young…
Katharina Haven has outlived countless empires, drifting through the centuries until even existence itself felt hollow. To her, immortality is nothing but a gilded prison, so she began to search for a way to escape it.
Yet answers continue to elude her.
Until the night a tiny, bleeding wolf pup collapses on her doorstep.
Xander Moonstone is no ordinary werewolf.
Afflicted by an ancient bloodline curse, he shrinks into a helpless pup on full moons, suffering agony that will eventually kill him long before his prime. Katharina saves him on impulse, unaware that from that moment—or perhaps long before—their fates had already begun to entwine.
But when her “little creature” unexpectedly shifts into a full-grown man in her arms, the fragile trust between them shatters and believing she'd been deceived, she drives him out.
Fate, however, is not so easily severed.
On the next full moon, Xander returns to her, bleeding and dying. And Katharina, against all logic, saves him again.
As she digs deeper into his condition, she uncovers the truth behind his curse… and also learns that a cure demands an unforgiving price.
To save him, she must die in his place.
For a woman who longs for mortality and a man fighting desperately to extend his fleeting life, their love may be the cruelest curse of all.
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Chapter: Chapter 43KATHARINAJack rose and came to sit beside me, her eyes sparkling as she held up the gadget.“This is called a smartphone,” she said excitedly. “It’s one of humanity’s greatest inventions. With it, you can call, message, browse the internet, watch movies, read books, navigate anywhere, order food, manage finances—basically run your entire life no matter where you are.”As she continued listing its functions, I began to realize how shortsighted I had been to assume its sole purpose was communication.It could do far more.My gaze lingered on the slim block of metal, my intrigue gradually deepening.Could something so small truly be capable of so much?Jack didn’t leave me wondering for long. She placed it in my hands and began guiding me through its features, her explanations peppered with unfamiliar but fascinating terminology.And honestly… it was exhilarating.The short video feature was particularly captivating; though I could already sense how dangerously addictive it might become
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Chapter: Chapter 42KATHARINAI had barely reappeared in Xander’s room when a knock sounded at the door.My brows furrowed.He’s back?The thought was dismissed almost immediately.No. If it were him, he wouldn’t knock. He would simply walk in, after all, he was the homeowner.Arriving at that conclusion, I sat down on the sofa unhurriedly.“Who is it?” I called out calmly.The knocking ceased, followed by a pleasant female voice speaking from the other side.“Hello, Miss Haven. My name is Jacqueline Archer. Alpha Xander asked me to deliver some things to you.”Right.He had mentioned arranging daily wear and necessities before he left.At that thought, my expression cooled at once as I recalled how easily he had influenced my choices earlier. Even if I had changed out of that blue dress in the end…My gaze dropped to the black dress I was wearing now.The mere realization that he could affect me that way left a faint unpleasant taste on my tongue.I parted my lips, intending to tell the woman outside
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Chapter: Chapter 41XANDER“Effective immediately, Elder Hatton will cease to serve as an Elder of this council.”My gaze swept across the room as I delivered the announcement, my voice cold, controlled and absolute.Before anyone could interrupt, I continued.“He is to be stripped of all rights, privileges, and authority granted to him by his former position.”A stunned silence fell.The remaining Elders exchanged uneasy glances, but none rose in protest.Not even Archer.The silence shattered with a scream.“No!” Hatton let out a strangled sound, forcing himself upright against the weight of my suppression, disbelief and desperation twisting his features.“You can’t do this to me! You can’t just take my seat because I said the wrong thing!”I regarded him for a long moment. Then my lips curved faintly, devoid of warmth.“Saying the wrong thing?” I echoed softly. “After all these years in this position, you’ve grown remarkably skilled at downplaying your crimes.”The next moment, the pressure of my Alph
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Chapter: Chapter 40XANDERBlissfully unaware of the turmoil I had stirred in Katharina’s heart, I left the manor and headed toward the Council Hall, prepared to deliver news that would undoubtedly plunge the elders into upheaval.Midway through my destination, someone stepped directly into my path, and made me halt in my tracks. “Annabelle,” I said instinctively, a faint crease forming between my brows as I recognized her.Elder Hatton’s granddaughter—the one he had repeatedly attempted to make my Luna.I held no particular opinion of her. But the mere association with her grandfather made it impossible to muster even a shred of goodwill, regardless of her impeccable reputation within the Pack.“Alpha Xander,” she greeted softly, her head slightly lowered.I hummed in acknowledgment and waited for her to state why she'd stopped me. When she remained silent, impatience began to creep into my expression.“Miss Hatton,” I said politely, suppressing my irritation, “I am pressed for time. If this is not ur
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Chapter: Chapter 39KATHARINAAt Xander’s question, I stopped twirling the pen and held it still between my fingers.I studied him for a long moment before asking lightly, “Remind me, how long has the moon vein existed?”He paused, following which a flicker of realization crossed his face.“About… two thousand years,” he said quietly, lowering his gaze.I pretended not to notice.“There’s your answer,” I replied curtly. “The moon vein was artificially created and was never meant to last indefinitely. The source of its power—the witch’s true essence—was finite. Naturally, it would deplete over time. The fact that it endured this long is already a miracle.”I let the words settle before adding pointedly, “To demand more than that is greed. And unchecked avarice rarely ends well.”His head dipped further, and the air between us grew heavy.I wasn’t concerned whether my words offended him.The warning was sincere, and it marked the limit of my goodwill. If he chose to accept that his Pack’s reliance on the
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Chapter: Chapter 38XANDERIn a blink, two days had passed since the revelation at the moon vein cave.In that time, I had yet to properly face Katharina.Every time I recalled the cutting derision in her voice before she vanished, whatever resolve I had gathered dissolved instantly.At one point, I even considered the possibility that she might have left the territory and returned to the forbidden grounds.But when I returned to my room that night, she was there. The relief that struck me in that moment was immediate and sharp. And with it came a realization I could no longer deny.I wanted her here. Beside me.Badly.Yet as I stood at the doorway that day, watching her in silence, she treated me as though I were nothing more than empty air.She did not so much as glance in my direction.And in that moment, I realized I missed how she'd previously treated me. Her teasing remarks.Her sharp, dismissive looks.Her deliberate provocations that left me both irritated and unsettled.Everything.At least
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