LOGINAlpha Kael’s POVI could tell Daniel was stunned. His eyes moved between Liora and me, and for a moment, he seemed unable to process what he had just walked in on. He looked particularly displeased when he noticed how close she was standing to me, with my arms still wrapped around her.I couldn't say I blamed him. After all, he had entered the room expecting to find Liora alone, only to discover her standing between my legs while I held her against my body.But I wasn't particularly interested in explaining myself.Daniel needed to understand one thing. Our challenge hadn't been completed the previous night. There was no winner, no final decision, and certainly no reason for him to assume he could simply walk into this room and claim Liora's attention.She still belonged with me.Liora, however, seemed to have a different opinion. She quickly pulled away from me, straightening her clothes before turning towards Daniel."Daniel, you're here” she said.He continued staring at us."I ca
Rio’s POVI was beginning to feel like myself again. The pain in my abdomen hadn't completely disappeared, but it was no longer as unbearable as it had been when I first regained consciousness. The doctor had come in earlier to examine my injury, changed my dressing, and given me a list of instructions I was expected to follow.Apparently, I wasn't allowed to move around too much, and I had to avoid anything that could put pressure on my wound.I almost laughed when he started warning me about the importance of resting.Did he think I enjoyed lying in bed all day?"Are you listening to me, Rio?" the doctor asked, giving me a stern look.I sighed."Yes, Doctor. I heard everything.""Good. Because if you continue behaving recklessly, you could end up reopening that wound. And I won't be pleased if I have to operate on you again” he warned.I rolled my eyes."I'll behave."He gave me one final warning before gathering his medical supplies and leaving the room.As soon as the door closed
Liora’s POVThe first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was how much better I felt.For the first time in what seemed like forever, my head wasn't pounding, my body wasn't aching, and I didn't feel as though I was about to collapse at any moment.I stretched my arms and smiled to myself.Finally, I was beginning to feel like myself.I remembered the doctor visiting me the previous night. He had examined me, given me some medication, and instructed me to get as much rest as possible. Apparently, whatever he had given me had worked wonders because I had slept like a baby.I turned slightly, intending to reach for the glass of water on my bedside table, but something caught my attention.Someone was sleeping on the couch.I blinked and saw it was Alpha Kael.He was lying on his back, one arm resting across his stomach while the other hung loosely beside the couch. His shirt was slightly wrinkled, and his hair looked messier than usual.I stared at him.What was he doing there?I slow
Elena’s POVI was doing everything within my power not to lose my temper.The maid standing in front of me had the audacity to behave as though she owned the entire estate. She spoke confidently, smiled whenever she pleased, and looked at me without the slightest trace of respect.It was infuriating.I had spent years building my position in this pack, making sure people understood that I wasn't someone they could casually disrespect. Yet here I was, standing in my own chamber, being threatened by a girl who was supposed to be serving me.How had things gotten this bad?I knew that allowing this maid to discover my secret would eventually come back to haunt me. Apparently, I had underestimated her."How much do you want?" I finally asked, trying to keep my voice calm.She tilted her head."What do you mean, Luna Elena?" She asked."Don't play games with me. You came here demanding a reward, so tell me how much money you need to keep your mouth shut permanently” I said.Instead of ans
Alpha Kael’s POVTristan sat in the middle of the room, surrounded by several guards. He looked uncomfortable, but he was doing his best to hide it. After all, it was obvious this wasn’t his first time.His hands rested on his thighs, and his eyes occasionally moved towards the guards standing near the door.I remained standing in front of him, studying his face.When I had already heard about Vesha's death, the circumstances surrounding it were suspicious enough to demand answers. But what interested me even more was what Fay had told me.According to her, Tristan had looked extremely frightened when the maid announced Vesha's death. When she questioned him about it, he admitted that he had done something very bad.That statement alone was enough to make me suspicious."What exactly did you do, Tristan?" I asked.He looked up at me."Alpha Kael, I haven't done anything wrong” he said, his voice a bit strained.I narrowed my eyes."Then explain why Fay believes otherwise."He swallow
Elena’s POVI couldn't believe Alpha Kael had ordered the guards to confine Ruby and me.What exactly did he think we had done?As we were escorted down the hallway, I kept replaying the events in my head, trying to understand what had made him so suspicious. His expression had been terrifying, and he hadn't even given us an opportunity to explain ourselves.I glanced at Ruby, who was walking beside me. She looked just as frightened as I felt. Neither of us spoke until we reached the hallway where the guards intended to separate us."Wait!" I suddenly demanded.The guards stopped and looked at me."What is it Luna?" one of them asked."I need to speak with Ruby” I said."You're not allowed to—""Just a moment," I interrupted. "Unless Alpha Kael specifically ordered you not to let us exchange a few words, I don't see why this should be a problem."The guard exchanged a look with his colleague before finally stepping aside."Make it quick."I immediately moved closer to Ruby."Come here
Liora's POVMy skin tingled as the maids’ hands glided over me, spreading oil down my shoulders, across the slope of my collarbone, over the curve of my breasts, down my ribs and over my waist. Their touch was careful, almost timid, as if I were a fragile artifact rather than a living woman.The s
I still remember the smell of smoke, thick and chocking, curling into my lungs, and the sound of my mother’s screams echoing through the house as she was slaughtered along with my father for trusting the wrong people.Though it has been a long time since that night, it is burned into me as if it ha
The Alpha Losing ControlKael’s POV“Your blood… shouldn’t exist.”The words left my mouth before I could stop them.For a moment, silence settled between us.Liora stared at me as if I had spoken a language she did not understand. Her breathing was uneven, her chest rising and falling beneath the
Liora’s POV“She is dangerous.”Alpha Kael’s voice followed me like a shadow as the guards dragged me from the room.My feet barely touched the floor as they hauled me through the doorway, their grips iron-tight around my arms. The heavy doors slammed shut behind us with a thunderous boom that ech







