Jack’s povI thought I was finally going to claim Rose as mine that day. The desire had been simmering for so long, and I had believed we were on the verge of something irreversible. But then Hilary had barged in, her voice slicing through the moment like a blade.The bitter argument that followed killed whatever passion I had left. Hilary had crossed a line, and my anger surged. I sent her out, leaving her stunned and humiliated.From the corner of my eye, I saw Rose scrambling to dress, her movements frantic as she tried to cover herself. Her panic was palpable, her face pale and her eyes darting nervously. It was clear she wanted to escape.As soon as Hilary left, I turned to Rose, who was already at the door. Before she could slip away, I caught her.“Where are you going, huh?” I demanded, lifting her into my arms and placing her gently on the bed.Her body trembled against mine, her neck and collarbone marked with the evidence of our earlier intimacy. The fear in her eyes sent a
Rose’s povAfter spending several days in the hospital, Jack had recovered almost completely. Samuel told me that he would be discharged this afternoon, and though Jack often carried himself with a distant and indifferent demeanor, I knew that not acknowledging his return would only irritate him.I had to do something memorable. I couldn’t afford to let his mood sour, not when I needed his favor. Earning his approval meant everything right now—I had to make him happy enough to grant me permission to go to college.I left work early, thanks to a special request I made to Samuel, and returned to the villa. Though I wasn’t an exceptional cook, my brief interest in it back in the Maroon Hill pack gave me just enough skills to put together something special.After seasoning the roast chicken and placing it in the oven, I prepared a simple baked potato dish with cheese and a light salad. Before I realized it, night had fallen, and the villa was filled with the warm aroma of dinner.The soun
Time was slipping away—less than a month remained until the entrance exams. I had prepared for this exam over a year ago while still with the Maroon Hill pack, but my time as a slave to the Blue Lagoon pack had pushed those dreams far into the background.Now, with Jack’s unexpected support, a flicker of hope reignited in me.Every night after work, I poured myself into studying. It was a small blessing that the hospital had been quieter than usual, giving me a few extra hours to prepare. Still, the pile of textbooks and notes seemed insurmountable. Medicine had always been a challenging field, and now I felt the weight of lost time pressing down on me.One late night, I heard footsteps at my door. I looked up to see Jack standing in the doorway, his silhouette illuminated by the soft light of my desk lamp. He was carrying several large books in his hands, his expression unreadable.“It’s so late. Why haven’t you gone to bed?” he asked, his voice low and steady.“I don’t have much tim
Brad’s Point of View:-Flashback-The Blue Lagoon pack’s army had stormed the gates of the Maroon Hill territory. James had spent years tormenting their Alpha, so when the tables turned, there was no chance of mercy. The only path to survival was to escape.But James failed. Jack slaughtered him, claiming the victory he had sought. I survived by hiding beneath a pile of corpses, masking my scent with the blood of my fallen packmates. It was a horrifying ordeal, but it spared my life.After that, I became a wanderer, reduced to a shadow of my former self. James had made too many enemies, leaving me with nowhere to go. Every pack I encountered would kill me on sight if they discovered who I was. My refuge became an abandoned forest at the borders of three territories. Food was scarce, and danger was constant.Last month, while hunting in the forest, I was captured by men from the Black Basin pack.I thought it was the end, that they’d kill me without hesitation, but instead, I was broug
Rose’s POVI gripped the bottle of venomous liquid tightly in my hand. A few months ago, I wouldn’t have hesitated to accept Brad’s plan. But now, every fiber of my being resisted it.I couldn’t quite explain my refusal, even to myself. Perhaps it was because Brad’s plan felt vile—utterly despicable. Yet I couldn’t reveal to him that I had no intention of poisoning Jack. Rejecting his proposal outright would only ignite an argument, and I didn’t have the patience for a pointless fight.“Brad, I can’t guarantee I’ll go through with this,” I said carefully. “Do you realize how risky this is? If I’m exposed, neither of us will make it out alive. I’m not afraid to die, but I have Andrea to think about. I won’t do anything that might jeopardize her safety. And even if we do manage to kill Jack, the Blue Lagoon pack won’t forgive us. They’ll hunt us down.” I made my voice tremble, feigning fear, hoping he’d see me as too cowardly or foolish to take on such a task.Brad’s jaw tightened, his
Hilary’s Point of ViewMisfortune seemed to follow me like a shadow these days. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t escape the constant injustices I faced in the Blue Lagoon pack. Worst of all, Jack hadn’t even bothered to see me since our argument at the hospital. And why? Because of her.It was all because of that scheming little witch, Rose.Earlier today, I overheard some of Jack’s subordinates talking about his plans. Apparently, he was taking her to the university for an examination. My blood boiled at the thought.Jack was letting that woman attend college? It was ludicrous. What’s next? Was he planning to make her his Luna? The mere idea made my stomach turn. If that happened, I’d lose every chance I had left.Determined not to let her win, I followed their car discreetly. Jack and Rose had been inseparable lately, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me. I just needed a moment when Rose was alone. That was all it would take.I watched as she stepped out of the car and trail
Rose’s Point of ViewI left the university in a daze, the events of the day playing over and over in my mind like a bad dream. Brad’s enraged face haunted me, his words echoing louder than the wind that howled through the street.“You owe it to your father. To our pack. Take revenge.”I barely registered the dark clouds gathering above as I stumbled toward the university gates. The air was heavy, promising a storm.Jack’s car was parked just outside, a steady presence in my chaotic world. He must have seen me, as he opened the door and stepped out, his broad frame shielding me from the biting wind. Without hesitation, he wrapped an arm around me, his warmth both a comfort and a curse.The bottle of poison burned in my pocket, its weight like an anchor dragging me deeper into despair.“The exam will happen again next year,” Jack said, breaking the silence. His voice was calm, almost gentle. “You can retake it.” He must have thought I was upset about my results.“Let’s just go home. I’m
Rose’s point of view:It was dark outside the restaurant. Rain fell from the sky and large drops of water hammered the glass walls of the restaurant.I nervously took the poison bottle out of my pocket to open it. I could see the reflection of my pale face and my slightly trembling red lips in the glass wall.This restless weather has resurfaced some of my bad memories. I remembered very well that it was raining like that when we received the news of the defeat.Soon after, the soldiers of the Blue Lagoon pack had rushed to the territory of the Maroon Hill. They had begun to arrest our members arbitrarily. My sister and I had also been captured by the soldiers having stormed the castle. My father had already lost his life in the battle. I could never forget how Jack approached me holding my father's head in his hand. His clothes were covered in blood as he looked at me with bitter hatred.But I knew that the Jack in front of me no longer had the brutal and violent image he had project
Olivia’s point of view:Leo returned to his seat with a formal attitude. His face radiated with unrestrained joy. With a glimmer in his eyes, he said, "Alright, we can now discuss the terms of our contract marriage. You can make any suggestion you want." “Stop pretending. Since you offered me such timely help today, you had to be prepared." I severely crossed my arms over my chest. I didn't know why I was so angry. I had never imagined that Leo would have this idea in such a timing.A slight smile played on his lips and he did not deny my accusation. He handed me the file he was holding in his hand and told me: "I have drafted a general contract. We need to discuss two different issues: business and private business. This document only covers our business to ensure that there is no conflict of interest between us. I think it's better that we discuss the terms of our private affairs together."I took the document and read it carefully. Leo had certainly developed a very complete plan.
Olivia’s point of view:Annoyed, I turned to Rose and grumbled: "These Alphas still want the Wouri River Pack, but they were scared by my performance in the last battle. They don't have the courage to force me directly, so they try to court me instead. They probably hope that I will feel moved and that I will marry them. If this happens, they will be able to get half of the Wouri River Pack"Rose frowned. "So they all have ulterior motives. Do you just want to refuse them and send back the gifts? I think you receive more and more gifts every day."“I did it several times, but they persisted and insisted on sending more. Unlike Jared, these Alphas are really clever. They act in a very sincere and authentic way, and they don't even show me a hint of wickedness. I can't do anything to them."I let out a long sigh of agony before continuing: "Refusing them several times will not be good. If this continues, it will have a negative impact on my reputation. Sooner or later, I will offend the
Olivia’s point of view:The thick forest blocked most of the raw sunlight, leaving us exposed to cool, spotted light under the trees, which swayed gently in the wind. Half of Leo’s face was illuminated by a bright light, clearly showing even the smallest hairs on his skin."Thank you Leo. Are your injuries serious? Do you want me to check it once?" I hesitated.Leo loved me deeply. In fact, I loved him too. He was handsome, polite and reliable, and had the appearance of a gentleman. He was the exact opposite of Aaron with the casual tongue.But I was still in two minds. I may not have had the courage to start a new relationship. My last one had broken my heart, giving me the impression of being dead at the time. In addition, I was now responsible for the protection of the Wouri River pack. I was no longer the carefree and intrepid girl I used to be."No thanks. They are all slightly injured. We are still more than ten kilometres away from the Wouri River Pack. The forest is not safe,
Olivia’s point of view:Leo pointed a gun at Jared as he entered and controlled Jared with a quick movement.He glanced at my feet, which were not tied, and asked me: "Can you still walk? I have a knife at the waist. Can you cut the rope by yourself?"He immobilised Jared with one hand while holding the weapon with the other, so he could not spare a hand to detach the hemp rope that tied my hands.“No problem. You can turn your back on me and I'll take the knife." I jumped out of bed, squatted and bit with my teeth the military knife sharpened at Leo’s size. I failed several times and my lips kept touching Leo's back.His back tensed at the contact. He glanced at me from the side and asked me in a low voice: "Can you do it, Olivia?”"In a minute!" I did my best to bite the handle once more.This time, I finally succeeded.Immediately, I used the knife to cut the hemp string from my hands. At that time, Jared's soldiers were rushing here and were already just outside the tent."Get out
Olivia’s point of view:"Ah! What waste! Why can't a woman be Alpha? Do you honestly think I'm so ignorant, Ben? That I don't know what happened? Please, it's as clear as the day! Jared tempted you to do that. I was on my guard against him all this time, but I didn't expect him to really use my own men!"I was completely furious. My body burned with the rage of a thousand suns.If a stranger was the one who kidnapped me today, it was acceptable. At worst, I would see it as a stroke of bad luck. But to say that the aggressor was none other than the former Beta of my own Wouri River Pack, I couldn't swallow the insult of my trusted subordinate stabbing me in the back, especially after being betrayed before."You're so old, your mind has become bad! I've already heard about Jared's plans for the Wouri River Pack. Do you really think he will let you be the Alpha of our pack? Ha! Dream, Ben! He just wants to conquer the Wouri River Pack and take everything for himself. He even proposed to
Olivia’s point of view:The first battle was to begin early the next morning. However, I already knew that my enemies would launch a sneaky attack. As such, I immediately gathered my army and prepared myself to fight to the end.The combined military strength of the enemy packs was lower than that of the Wouri River Pack. We had advanced weapons, while they were cruelly under-prepared. Maybe it was because they had underestimated the enemy. Whatever the reason, it worked to my advantage.In the darkness of the night, hundreds of green eyes appeared from the forest, shining like agate stones, The strange spectacle was accompanied by howling wolves that seemed to shake the air.The pale moonlight shone through the clouds while the enemy army appeared before us. A few violent gunshots broke the silence, indicating that the war had begun.The enemy's wolves threw themselves fiercely on us, but I did not order the Wouri River Pack army to turn into wolves to fight back. Instead, I ordered
Olivia’s point of view:When my subordinate came in and informed me that the Alpha of the Silver Mountain Pack had appeared unexpectedly, I immediately felt that something was wrong. I was about to order my men to prevent Leo from entering, but unfortunately, I was a little too late.Leo managed to break in despite everything, looking like a polite gentleman despite his rather aggressive actions. I would never have imagined that he would bring with him a real army into my pack without telling me in advance.It was like Leo was dumb, not knowing exactly how I had to refuse it. What should I say? I took a quick look at Jack and Rose, anxious, before hurriedly taking Leo out of the official house of the pack."Leo... I am really, really grateful for your consideration, but you can take back your army. Let me remind you that the WouriRiver Pack is not so weak. We don't desperately need help as soon as the war begins. We will be perfectly fine on our own and we will be able to defend ours
Rose’s point of view:When I woke up, the sun was shining in my eyes. Jack kissed my neck and jaw. He probably woke me up on purpose."Are you awake?" His voice was hoarsy after the explosive sex we had last night.He stroked my long hair and straightened up on his elbow to look at me. His chest was marked by the hickeys I gave him last night.The time I rub my eyes and get up, Jack was already out of bed and putting on his shirt and pants.The rumble of cars coming from outside had been a constant source of noise since dawn. Jack opened the curtain and glanced downstairs, his expression suddenly darkened.“Did something happen in the Wouri River Pack recently?”"I don't know. But Olivia didn't look very cheerful when we met. What's wrong?" I was confused. I wrapped the duvet around me and walked to the window to look downstairs.Rows of troops had gathered in front of the pack's official house. Not only here, but the streets of the Wouri River Pack were also crowded with armed soldie
Rose’s point of view:“Zoe will certainly make fun of us later.” I looked up timidly, my cheeks burning with embarrassment.I hadn't been so intimate with Jack for a long time. I was so eager that I was unable to control my inner desires.With sparkling eyes, Jack took me in his arms and let me sit on his lap. "She will not dare to make fun of us. I'm still her boss, unless she doesn't want to be paid.”With a sweet smile on my face, I tightened my arms around Jack.Rubbing the side of his face with my cheek, I inhaled his weak scent. Then I straightened up and examined it carefully. He still looked the same as before.When he lost his memory, he behaved much more coldly than now. Sometimes he looked like a complete stranger to me. I even thought I didn't know him anymore."What are you looking at?" Jack looked at me tenderly, grabbing my fingers. He looked at them carefully and kissed them."It's so good to be with you again." I let out an emotional sigh and kissed Jack’s cheeks.Jac