LOGINFay’s POVTristan was a fucking asshole.The thought repeated itself in my mind as I walked down the long eastern hallway carrying folded towels against my chest, my footsteps quieter than usual against the polished marble floors.Somewhere far away, I could hear servants working while guards changed shifts near the courtyard gates.Normally, the calm atmosphere would have soothed me but right now, it only irritated me more.I owed Tristan a favor.The memory alone made my stomach twist unpleasantly.He had enjoyed every second of humiliating me and now he had something hanging over my head.I exhaled sharply and continued walking.Hopefully he would forget, though knowing Tristan, he absolutely would not.“That snake,” I muttered under my breath.I turned the corner and slowed slightly when I heard voices of a man and woman nearby. Soft laughter followed and I frowned.The voices were coming from the smaller side hallway leading toward the servant chambers.Curiosity immediately pric
Alpha Kael’s POVI sat behind my desk pretending to focus on the reports spread before me while she lingered near the locked door, watching me with wounded pride burning in her eyes.The silence between us stretched heavily then slowly, I heard the soft rustle of silk.I already knew what she was doing before I looked up.Elena untied the robe from around her waist and let it slide from her body. The fabric pooled around her feet silently.She stood there completely bare beneath the candlelight, her skin glowing warmly while her dark hair spilled over one shoulder.Her breasts stared at me, daring me to devour those nipples with the warmth of my mouth.“My Alpha,” she murmured softly.I leaned back in the chair with a cold expression.“Elena.”“You haven’t looked at me properly all night.”“I told you this is a study, not a bedroom.”“And I told you I missed you.”She slowly approached the desk, hips swaying gently, her gaze fixed entirely on me.Normally, other men would have fallen
Fay’s POVTristan stood near the door with that awful smile on his face, holding the breakfast tray casually in one hand like he hadn’t just caught me violating Alpha Kael’s direct orders.Liora immediately moved slightly in front of me protectively which was ridiculous because she was the one constantly needing protection.Tristan’s smile widened faintly.“Well, this explains why the guards looked confused” he said smoothly.I crossed my arms tightly.“I came to deliver clothes" I said.“And stay for a lovely little chat?” he asked, his tone light and mocking.Liora glared at him.“She was leaving" she shot at him.Tristan set the tray down carefully on the table before turning fully toward us.For the first time since I had known him, he didn’t even bother pretending to be sweet.Now I could finally see why Rio liked him so much. There was something sly and manipulative underneath his smiles.“You know, Alpha Kael specifically banned you from seeing her" Tristan said thoughtfully.“
Alpha Kael’s POVThe engine finally went silent as I stepped out of the car.For a moment, the quiet felt good. The sun stretched across the estate grounds in long streaks of gold, reflecting against the black exterior of the vehicle while servants moved carefully around the courtyard. Beside me, Rio shut the passenger door with a dramatic sigh.“I still think you should just kill her.”I ignored him and continued walking toward the estate entrance.Rio followed anyway.“You’re dragging this out too much. At first it was amusing, but now? It’s becoming strange” he continued lazily. I pushed open the large doors without responding and cool air immediately brushed against my skin as we entered the hallway.Servants scattered out of our path instantly then Rio laughed softly beside me.“You know I’m right.”“I don’t care what you think.”“Oh, I know, but you still haven’t answered the question” his grin widened. I shot him an irritated look.“What question?”“Why she’s still alive.”M
Fay’s POVI was tired of this, tired of pretending I didn’t care, tired of walking past the same hallways knowing Liora was trapped inside that room like some dangerous animal waiting to either be tamed or slaughtered.And most of all, I was tired of Tristan.The entire estate was quieter than usual that afternoon, the sunlight pouring through the high windows in soft golden streams that reflected against the polished marble floors. Maids moved around with lowered heads carrying trays, linens, buckets of water, fresh flowers.Everything looked peaceful but nothing in this estate was ever truly peaceful.I adjusted the folded stack of clean clothes in my arms as I walked down the long hallway leading toward Liora’s wing. My heartbeat thudded nervously in my chest, but I forced my face to remain calm, like I belonged there.I had spent the entire morning cleaning silverware with the other maids while pretending not to listen to their endless gossip about Liora, Alpha Kael and the dungeo
Elena’s POV I tilted my chin slightly as my fingers brushed slowly over the necklace resting against my collarbone, the diamonds glittering softly beneath the warm candlelight filling my chambers. The silk robe draped around my body hugged every curve elegantly, the deep slit exposing one smooth leg as I admired myself in the mirror from head to toe.A soft smile touched my lips as I adjusted a loose curl falling over my shoulder.“Still breathtaking,” I murmured to my reflection.Not even Ruby’s soft beauty or Vesha’s delicate charm could compare to me and everyone in the estate knew it.Even Alpha Kael had once looked at me like I was the only woman in existence, before the endless women where Alpha Kael’s hunger became too monstrous for one woman alone.I slowly sat before the dressing table, crossing my legs carefully while staring at my own reflection again.I still remembered the first night I gave myself to him.Alpha Kael had only recently established himself as Alpha then.
Liora’s POVThe moment we stepped into the room, the door slammed shut behind us then a second later, I heard the heavy click of the lock.My chest tightened slightly as I turned, staring at the door like it might open again if I just looked hard enough but it painfully didn’t.“Unbelievable.”Fay’
Liora’s POVThe air rushed past me in a violent blur. My breath tore from my throat, a scream caught somewhere between panic and disbelief as the ground surged closer.The wind clawed at my skin, tore through my hair, wrapped around my body like invisible hands trying to drag me down faster.My hea
Liora’s POVI was going to lose my mind in this room. The silence wasn’t peaceful, it was suffocating.Every second that passed felt stretched, heavy, pressing against my chest like an invisible weight I couldn’t shake off. The walls were too perfect, too clean, too quiet, like they were hiding som
Kael’s POVThe council stood before me, their expressions carved from centuries of authority and control.My hand remained at the small of Liora’s back, firm and possessive. I could feel the subtle rise and fall of her breathing against me, uneven despite the way she held her chin high, trying to a







