LOGINLilith povLaughter.Slow, deliberate, and cruel, it spilled from Drevenaâs lips.The sound made my heart pound violently against my ribs, a cold shiver crawling down my spine.I knew that laugh. Far too well.It wasnât the one she used when we fought with the eldersâ sonsâno, that time she hadnât intended to kill.ThisâŚThis was different.This was the same laugh from that day, the day she slaughtered those rogues and as I was shoved back into my own consciousness, my control slipping completely from my grasp, only one thought echoed in my mind.Those rogues were going to dieâŚa very brutal death.Dravena povSilence fell.A heavy, suffocating silence that swallowed everything whole. No one spoke. No one dared to move. Even the air itself felt tight, waiting⌠anticipating.And in the center of it allâŚwas me.All eyes were fixed on me as laughter bubbled up my throat before I could stop it. Low at first, then louder. Wilder. I threw my head back, my shoulders rolling as it spilled out
The people from the party.I recognized them.The identical twins and the man who had introduced himself as George, now surrounded us, their gazes locked on us with matching smirks. The kind a wolf wore just before tearing into its prey. Their eyes gleamed with sick delight.I wasnât overthinking it.My instincts were right.That stench of death, the kind that clung to those who had taken too many lives rolled off them in waves. I didnât need to know who they were or what they had done.But i knew, without a doubt, they were dangerous and somehow, they were here for me.I stood still, gripping Theila slightly as I pulled her just a fraction behind me, my eyes narrowing, my heart pounding steadily against my chest.The air tightened.For a moment, no one moved, no one spoke.Then, the tension snapped.âAh, what did I tell you, Isla?â Georgeâs smooth voice cut through the silence, light and almost amused as he turned toward one of the twins. âWhy are you so impatient? Donât you know itâ
âAre you sure about this?âI asked, my expression serious, my eyes cold, edged with something sharp, almost deadly as I stood straight, the tension in the air stretched so tight it felt like it could snap at any second.âYes. I am sure about this, Beta Lilith.âTheilaâs voice matched mineâcalm, sharp, and just as serious.I didnât look at her at first. I simply nodded once, reaching for the cold metal on the table before handing it to her. My eyes flicked to hers as I spoke, like whatever we were about to do was the most important mission of our lives.And honestly⌠it felt like it.âThis is our last chance, Theila,â I said quietly. âIf you can do this, we win. We walk out of here victorious.âA pause.âAre you ready?âTheila turned to me, her expression mirroring mine. Her white hair was neatly tied back, her gaze steady as it dropped to what I held out to her.Then she nodded.She took it.And under everyoneâs gaze. Under Lora and Verya, who now stood together as a team, Lora swallo
Lilith pov.I was surprised.As I stared at Verya, hearing Theilaâs words, I was really surprised. Not because the Alphas had asked Verya to look after the packhouse, I could understand that after what happened the last time they were away but the fact that they had also asked her to look after meâŚThat was what caught me off guard.I couldnât understand it. Even as their Beta, asking an Alpha from the third-strongest pack to look after me, it caught me off guard.I wasnât that important, and yet⌠something warm stirred in my chest.They cared about me. They cared enough to look out for my safety.The thought flashed through my mind, and before I could stop it, a soft, fluttery feeling surged inside me. For a brief, ridiculous moment, the image of those three ruthless men who had gone out of their way to cook for me just to make me happy popped into my head.Heat crawled up my cheeks, and the corners of my lips lifted into a small, soft smile.But then, before I could process anythin
Lilith pov You know that feeling like youâve been hit by a truck, or thrown off a tall building, only to realize itâs just a vicious hangover that makes your head feel like it's splitting open?Yeah⌠this was worse.Every inch of my body ached, heavy and sore, the kind of exhaustion that sank deep into my bones. Fragments of last night flickered through my mindâheat, blurred touches, voices, hands until everything had become too much and Iâd slipped into darkness.And nowâŚNow I was awake.Bruises and marks littered my skin, enough to make anyone stop and stare. Enough to make Theila and Loraâs eyes widen so much it looked like they might pop out.âWow⌠Beta Lilith, were you with an animal last night?âLora blurted out before she could stop herself, standing beside Theila with a tray in her hands.I froze.Sitting up slightly, the thin sheet barely covering my body, heat rushed up my neck, my face burning instantly.Animal?If only she knewâŚNot one.Three.The thought alone made my
Leo pov Authorâs note: In case it isnât clear, this is the POV of Verekâs assassin, the one who usually keeps his hair over his face.What was your desire to keep living?What was your purpose for breathing?Mine was simple.My name is Leoâone of Verekâs assassins. The deadliest. The strongest of the four. The one who death follows.And I had only one reason to stay alive.Him.Verek.The leader of all rogues. The man who sought to stand above all werewolves, above every pack, every Alpha.And it was my duty⌠to follow him. To be useful to him. Even if it cost me my life.Why?Because he was my savior.âDid you hear that the mother of that blonde Beta died?âGeorge said with a smirk, lazily swirling the glass of wine in his hand, his eyes glinting with amusement, the kind of careless mischief he directed at everything around him.Seated on his lap, his mate, Isla, laughed softly, her hand resting against his chest.âHaha, I heard. And do you know what makes it even funnier?â she adde
Lilith pov âHa! You fucking bitch! Do you think we want to be here too?â She snapped, stepping closer than I liked, the overwhelming scent of her perfume almost choking me. âIf it werenât for you ruining Kaelâs name in front of the Alphas, he wouldnât be here, heâd be off at war with them instead
Lilith povToo slow.That was the first thought that crossed my mind as I stared blankly at Seraphinaâs sharp claws lunging straight for my face.And honestly, it was a little surprising because time had actually slowed around us, like something straight out of a movie.Seraphinaâs claws moved in s
Lilith pov If my life were a story, the author would be a deranged, emotionally unstable, caffeine-addicted maniac who refuses to let me have a single normal day. Because really, tell me why just moments ago, I had been happy. I had told myself today would be peaceful. A happy day with my mother.
Lilith povâWhat?â I breathed, disbelief lacing my voice.Did I hear him right? Didnât Seraphina make him promise not to have anything to do with me or sheâd break the bond? He had agreed to that. So why⌠why now?As if he could read the questions in my eyes, Kael took a hesitant step closer, his







