로그인Cecilia's povWhen we reached our room, I collapsed onto the bed, my body finally surrendering to fatigue.Sebastian immediately knelt down, taking my feet in his hands to slip off my heels and replace them with comfortable slippers.As he did, one large hand gripped my calf while the other traced the curve of my waist, his tall frame moving over me.His palm cradled the back of my neck, and as I tilted my head up, his warm lips claimed mine.After only a second of surprise, I wrapped my arms around his neck, arching further into the kiss as our tongues tangled.I loved the way he kissed me. What had started as pure physical attraction had evolved into something more, silently seeping into my heart with each passing day."Mmm..." I moaned softly as he broke the kiss.I whimpered in protest, opening my water-glazed eyes and pulling him back by his shirt collar, pressing our lips together once more.Our breathing grew heavier, more urgent.Sebastian's long fingers, veins prominent with r
Cecilia's pov"Next time, please refrain from being so... creative," I said coldly, each word clipped, the edge in my voice sharper than I intended.What was she thinking?Harper’s loyalty was never in question, but her impulsiveness could get her killed.Xavier wasn’t someone you invited into your plans; he was the kind of man who turned alliances into weapons.And now Alpha Gavin was here too—proof that Xavier still kept one foot firmly in the White family’s camp, no matter what lines had been drawn.Xavier caught my guarded expression and seemed to read my thoughts.His jaw flexed once, and for a moment, something almost human flickered in his gaze."She's your best friend. I wouldn't harm her," he said quietly.I let out a cold laugh, ignoring his attempt at reassurance."What I'm curious about," I said, leaning back against the couch, arms folded across my chest, "is why Alpha Gavin decided to join your little expedition."The sound came out low and humorless.Xavier hesitated, hi
Author's povTang stood frozen for a moment, his chest rising and falling in uneven rhythm, the last traces of lethal energy still clinging to his skin like static after a storm.At the sound of their concerned voices, the sharp edge in his eyes dulled, and the tension slowly drained from his shoulders."I'm fine," he said flatly, his voice low but clipped, the kind of tone that made everyone hesitate to press further.Cecilia pointed at the crimson stains on his clothes, her finger shaking. "Then whose blood is that?""Someone else’s," Tang replied, his face carefully blank.Only the tightness around his jaw betrayed the lie he clearly didn’t want to explain."Thank the goddess," Cecilia breathed out, pressing a hand to her chest. "What about the two guards protecting my grandmother? Are they alright?"A flicker of darkness crossed Tang’s eyes, but his tone stayed deliberately calm. "Nothing serious. They’re injured, but not fatally. They’ll need time to recover, that’s all."Cecilia
Cecilia's povThe guests began to drift out of the main house, their cars already waiting along the circular drive.The elders boarded first, while family representatives traded polite goodbyes with Cassian, who was coordinating everyone’s departure.Soon the driveway was thinning out, headlights winking into the distance.The Cole family’s cars were the first to roll out, followed by the Lawson convoy. Sebastian had arranged for his parents and siblings to leave ahead of us and made sure Helena had a private ride back to her hotel."Grandmother," I said, leaning toward her window, "I’ll visit you in the morning."Helena smiled, her eyes soft. "Sweetheart, don’t worry about us. Have breakfast with Martha instead. She’s missed you for years.""But Grandmother—""Hush." Her smile deepened, lines crinkling at the corners. "Spending time with the Lockes doesn’t change who you are. You’ll always be our family. As long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters."My eyes stung unexpectedly."W
Cecilia's povI watched Maggie’s perfect mask start to crack, and satisfaction warmed my chest.The fury in her eyes told me I had hit my mark.I casually tucked a strand of hair behind my ear and let a slow smile curve my lips as quiet laughter spread through the room like a soft current of amusement.Zane stood frozen for a moment before recovering, his expression twisting into an awkward smile."I’ll consider it, of course," he said, his voice too smooth to sound honest. "You’re my daughter. I would never disappoint you."The sweet talk rolled off his tongue like cheap booze at a dive bar, easy to serve but hard to swallow.I could see right through his little stalling act.He smelled of fear and guilt, faint like iron and smoke.Maggie was too angry to stay calm. With one quick motion, she pushed over the antique vase stand near the door. The porcelain crashed to the floor, and she stormed out.The sound echoed through the hall like a gunshot.The carpet softened the fall, but the
Author's povMartha’s accusation froze the room.Maggie stopped mid-step, her expression stiffening as every eye turned toward her."Cassian," Alpha Yardley said sharply, his voice echoing through the hall. "What in the Goddess’s name happened out there?"The weight of his Alpha aura rippled through the air, pressing down on every wolf present.Zane stood by the wall with a blank face, as if he had lost his spirit.Cassian started to speak in a calm voice.He told them everything—the ambush, the gunfire, the chase.When he talked about his encounter with Cecilia and Tang, Cecilia stepped forward.Her voice was steady and strong."They were waiting for us," she said. "Trained soldiers. Military precision. They knew exactly where we’d be."Alpha Yardley and Luna Regina exchanged uneasy looks.Regina’s eyes dropped to Cecilia’s stomach, her instincts as a mother kicking in.Alpha Sebastian ’s jaw tightened, his expression hardening like stone."If not for Cassian and Cecilia," Martha said
Cecilia's povI snuck out of my parents' house at 5 AM, leaving only a note behind. Mom and dad were still asleep--they'd been grilling me about my hospital visit yesterday. They didn't fall asleep until 2:00 a.m.After disguising myself with sunglasses and a baseball cap, I hailed a cab to Harper's
Sebastian's povI watched her for a long moment, my expression flat despite the war going on just beneath the surface."My arm's getting tired," I said, tone even."No, it's not," she murmured, eyes half-lidded."The water's cold now.""Nope," she insisted softly, her head lolling against the edge o
Author's povOn the other side of the forest, a golf cart slowly drove through the fairway."Xavier?" Cici called softly, snuggling up to him, and suddenly realized that something was wrong with his expression.He stared at the forest not far away, his eyes glued to the graceful figure - the white
Cecilia's povBefore anyone could escalate, I cut in. "Tang. Enough. Sit down."He held the agent's stare a second longer before finally pulling back and slumping into his seat, arms crossed.Both agents shared a nervous glance and wiped their brows like they'd just stepped out of a sauna.Sawyer ga







