LOGINBrian's POV
The phone screen went completely black, and all that remained was the cold, monotonous busy tone in the receiver. My grip on the metal body of the device tightened, knuckles protruding starkly. She hung up on me—the woman who used to not even breathe loudly in my presence—she actually dared to cut me off, just like that.
Pain flared violently at the mark on the back of my neck—the mark she once proudly bore, and which now burned like fire.
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Brian's POVThe phone screen went completely black, and all that remained was the cold, monotonous busy tone in the receiver. My grip on the metal body of the device tightened, knuckles protruding starkly. She hung up on me—the woman who used to not even breathe loudly in my presence—she actually dared to cut me off, just like that.Pain flared violently at the mark on the back of my neck—the mark she once proudly bore, and which now burned like fire.This searing pain was an undeniable reminder of an unforgiving reality.She had just slept with another Alpha.Hebert.The thought of Ashley's body—which used to belong only to me—being tainted with the scent of another Alpha had my blood boiling.The image of her lying in his arms, making sounds that once were only mine to hear—it was too much to bear.Fueled by rage, I raised my arm and hurled the phone towards the wall with all my strength.
Ashley's POVAfter returning to the room, I locked the door behind me and headed straight to the bathroom.Standing in front of the sink, I stared at the woman in the mirror.This isn't me.The hair that was neatly combed earlier was now a complete mess, damp and sticking to my cheeks and neck.My collarbone and shoulders were covered in countless dark red marks.They were Hebert's.I yanked off the torn white bathrobe I was wearing and tossed it into the laundry bin in the corner.Turning on the faucet, I let cold water rush over my burning hands.Even now, my fingers wouldn't stop trembling uncontrollably.It felt like traces of that Alpha's overwhelming heat were still lingering there.I couldn't believe I had actually done that.Hebert's rut had been brutal—nothing short of chaos—and a quick release wasn't enough to tame the wild beast inside him.I helped him with my hands wit
His lips burned like a brand, instantly searing away any trace of my sanity. It was a kiss laced with punishment yet brimming with raw, desperate hunger. His rough tongue forcefully parted my lips, invading with an audacity that left no room for resistance, greedily stealing away the last bit of air I had left. The overpowering surge of male pheromones felt like it was on the verge of exploding through my veins.I don't have a wolf spirit, so the so-called heat period isn't something I deal with. Back in that hellish marriage with Brian, that monster was always overindulgent. He never lacked outlets for his urges, so his heat manifested as days of brutal torment, but nothing particularly extraordinary.But Hebert? He's a completely different story. The way he looked now, like he was about to be consumed by relentless flames of desire, told me something shocking—this Alpha, who leads the most powerful pack, has been abstinent for a ridiculously long time. So long
After Hebert's speech, which was nothing short of thunder shaking the room, I easily secured full control over the massive Southern Aid Project. Those arrogant Alphas, even though clearly unwilling, had no choice but to sign the joint agreement under the sheer dominance of the Bloodmoon Pack's power.This should've been an incredibly glorious victory, and holding that weighty authorization document in my hands did fill me with a kind of joy I'd never experienced before. It wasn't the fleeting happiness from playing or shopping—it was the genuine thrill of gaining recognition and authority, of finally being seen as someone who mattered.But along with the excitement came a constant undercurrent of unease. I'd never done anything like this before. It felt like being a baby taking its first steps, only to be thrown right to the edge of a treacherous cliff in the Alps. Could I really handle this? If I messed up, it wouldn't just shatter the hard-earned dignity I'd ba
Two mornings later, I stepped into the luxurious circular meeting room of Alpha Manor, dressed sharply in a tailored dark gray suit, with Hebert walking right beside me.The moment we entered, a suffocating wave of testosterone-filled pheromones and simmering aggression slammed into me. I instinctively frowned, my body stiffening ever so slightly. As I scanned the room, my gaze swept past familiar faces, but there was no sign of Brian.Good. One less headache to deal with.Rumor had it that the Blackwood Pack was neck-deep in a financial crisis, and Brian—selfish bastard that he was—was too busy plugging the holes in his sinking ship to show up for this charity meeting.Halfway through the meeting, I took a deep breath and pushed myself to my feet. Without hesitation, I projected the detailed plan I'd burned the midnight oil to prepare onto the large screen—my proposal for upgrading industries in impoverished packs and establishing new f
Half an hour later, the black SUV pulled up in front of a massive, imposing castle.I had thought this was supposed to be a casual private party, but the moment the heavy doors were pushed open by the attendants, I was completely stunned. There was no melodious waltz, no fancy-dressed socialites dancing gracefully. Instead, the spacious meeting hall was filled with a suffocating mix of cigar smoke, the sharp sting of cheap whiskey, and the overpowering pheromones of various dominant supernatural beings. Sitting around the long table were the leading figures of different territories and underground factions. This wasn't a party—it was a serious, cutthroat political arena!I turned to Hebert in shock, lowering my voice to a harsh whisper. "Why didn't you tell me this was a political meeting? I'm not even dressed for this!"Hebert calmly grasped my cold fingers. His hand was big and warm, radiating a steady stream of strength. He slightly lowered his head, his sapphire-blue eyes locking







