(Lionel's POV)Who... was this woman?!When she turned around, it felt like I was blown away, despite the veil covering her face. For a moment, I almost mistook her for Rylee!But I knew it wasn't her, then... was she Rylee's sister, Jenna?I desperately wanted to confirm my suspicions, but when I pulled off her hood and saw her black hair tumbling down, I knew I had made a mistake.However, despite dispelling my doubts, I still unconsciously wanted to get closer to her.The attraction that pulled me toward her seemed as natural as if we were born with it.That was strange, because she wasn't my mate.But she kissed me!With that drunkenness, and through the veil, she kissed me docilely and fondly!I obviously should have pushed her away, but I couldn't.I even wanted to lift her veil and deepen the kiss.I felt a stirring from my soul, and that was like a spiritual fit.I couldn't resist approaching her again and again, even though I knew it was wrong.I loved to see her smile, and I
"Sisters?" I laughed mockingly. "When have you ever treated me like your sister? Have you forgotten all the things you've done to me?! Unfortunately, I haven't forgotten any of it...!"I removed the veil, revealing the hideous scars, and saw the shock on Jenna's face. I looked at her coldly and said as calmly as possible, "Do you believe in retribution? I do. And this is what you deserve!"I shook her hand off and turned toward the door.Jenna lifted the covers off the bed and stumbled after me, then fell to the ground. She wrapped her arms around my legs, grabbed my trousers, and cried, "No! Don't go! Rylee, I was wrong! I know that I was selfish, vicious, and shameless... It was all my fault! I regret all of it! I shouldn't have done this to you! I shouldn't have taken everything away from you! Please forgive me! I... I'll return everything back to you! Everything! Your name, your identity... and Lionel! Don't you love Lionel very much? I'll give him back to you!!!"I paused in my s
"No! The patient has gone into shock!"The doctor waved the crowd away urgently and quickly put on an oxygen mask on Jenna and injected her with epinephrine.Lionel frowned. His body was tense and his face ashen as he watched the scene unfold before him.I dropped to the floor, shaking with chills. My mother's heartbreaking cries filled the room, making my brain buzz blankly.Lionel strode over to me, his face dark. His eyes were red with anger as he looked at me and asked, "What did you do to Rylee?! Why did you force her to exchange blood with you? Why did you hurt her?!"I looked up when I heard his words, my mind a mess.I didn't even know what I should explain. I could only shake my head helplessly. "No! I didn't... force her! It wasn't me... I didn't do anything. It was them-"Slap!"Shut up!" My mother rushed over and slapped me across my face, interrupting my words.Her eyes were red and puffy as she shouted frantically as if she had lost her mind, "You hurt my daughter! She i
(Lionel's POV)Generally speaking, Moonlight Herb grew on the forest's cliffside. It took two years for one to grow. The herb was rare but not particularly hard to come by.But recently, it's been strange. I searched the entire forest but couldn't find a single one. However, there were traces of ash along the cliffs to the east.Who burned this place?Ben and I headed north. As we approached the Razor Fang Gang’s territory, we encountered more sneak attacks.My Gamma, Gary, urged me to return to the pack so my enthronement ceremony wouldn't be delayed.After pondering for a while, I finally decided to head back for now.Finding the Moonlight Herb didn’t seem like a simple matter now, and I needed more people as well to do a detailed investigation.When I pushed open the medical room door after arriving home, the scene I saw made my blood boil with fury.A woman was pressing down on Rylee, who was twitching, and her eyes were losing focus. She... looked like she was dying!I push the w
Lionel stiffened. He swallowed roughly, and his eyes had turned red. He pressed his lips tightly together, unable to utter a single word.With an indifferent smile on my lips, I studied his natural reaction and his reticent restraint,continuing stroking my hand around his bulging crotch.I leaned closer, breathing against his well-defined side face, and whispered, "You hard."He widened his eyes, his breathing still heavy and rough. He clenched his fist tightly, but his actions did nothing to hide how hard he still was.I smiled mockingly and rested my palm on the metal buckle of his belt."Admit it, Lionel. Your body has already chosen for you."Just as I was about to unbuckle his belt, Lionel grabbed my hand and shoved me hard up against the wall.He gasped, the veins on his forehead popping out, and hissed through his gritted teeth, "Did you think that was going to make me believe you? Believe that the Rylee by my side for two years was the fake one?"He tightened his grip on my wr
"Be quiet," Franz whispered in my ear, and carried me down a slope.He placed me down on the ground where the grass could cover my body, and I was baffled the entire time.Why was he here?Shouldn't he be by his unconscious Luna's side? I avoided his touch, seeing a hint of hurt in his eyes.He whispered, "Stay here and wait for me. Be quiet."With that said, he leaped back up the slope, landing right before those guards.I watched the men through the grass as one of the guards asked, "Beta Franz! Why are you here?"Franz shrugged. "Alpha sent me out on an errand. What's up? Why are you guys here?""We're chasing a woman. Did you see anyone on your way here?""Sure did. She ran that way," Franz said, pointing in a direction opposite to where I was hiding and asked, "Who is this woman?"The guards exchanged glances but didn't answer, "Are you sure she ran that way?"Franz sneered coldly, "Are you questioning me?"The guards immediately shook their heads. "O-of course not! That wasn't
Franz took my calf in one hand and said softly, "Stop moving around and let me check your wound."With that, he moved the blooded cloth pieces apart and used some alcohol wipes that he had prepared in advance to clean those blood stains.Oh, he cut my trousers to clean my wound...I clenched my teeth and sucked in a sharp breath when the pain hit me."Almost done. Just hold on a little bit longer," Franz said gently, blowing on my leg.I closed my eyes, tried to control my breathing, and ignored the pain on my leg. Once he had cleaned and bandaged my wound, Franz stood up and packed the first aid kit away.I glared at him and asked, "Are you going to stay here forever? You don’t belong here.""Are you going to kick me out?" He said, turning to look at me. Then, he lowered his head with a resigned look and said, "I know you don't want to see me. I did something stupid and hurt you, after all."I remained silent at his words.I knew Franz had simply been following orders, so I shouldn't
Franz and Stacey came running over as I stood staring at my father.My father's gaze swept over us and stopped on Franz. He frowned and asked, "Why are you here?"Franz didn't answer. He simply looked away awkwardly.My father sneered. "I see. You were the one who helped Rylee get away."Franz didn't deny it.My father roared angrily, "You're the Beta of the Blood Shadow Pack, yet you're hooking with these Rogues! Have you decided to become a traitor?!"Franz remained silent. Stacey moved to my side and whispered, "It doesn't make sense. This place is well hidden, so unless someone leads them here, there's no way they could have found us."I looked over to Cara, who was standing behind my father.Cara panicked and avoided my gaze.Just then, my father said loudly to everyone, "Yes, you've guessed it right. Miss Cara has a deep sense of justice and volunteered to lead the way for us. She's now a valued guest of our pack because of her dedication to catching the sinner! Of course, every