"Rina, the cursed daughter of a traitor and a weak mother, is hated by the Sauna pack. Born on the night of a brutal attack, Rina's existence is a painful reminder. Leah, the alpha's daughter, despises Rina, especially when she catches the eye of the pack's young men despite being a slave. Leah's anger boils over, and she brutally cuts off Rina's long hair. "You think you're worthy of love because of this filthy hair?" Leah sneers. "You're nothing but a slave, a curse!" But Rina's hair mysteriously grows back. The arrival of powerful twin Alpha princes, Rowland and Kendrick, changes everything. Rowland, cruel and ruthless, demands Rina from the alpha. "Hand over the slave girl," he commands. "I'll make her useful, bearing my children to strengthen our bloodline." Kendrick, kind and gentle, seems to disagree, but Rowland's dark intentions for Rina leave her fate hanging in the balance.
Lihat lebih banyakThe whole pack had gathered in the square. Rina stood in the front, her small hands shaking. She was only eleven. Her feet were bare, her clothes thin. But her eyes, wide with fear, were fixed on the man about to be hanged.
“Papa…” she whispered, her voice cracking. The man had kind eyes and a soft smile, even now, as ropes were tied around his wrists. He was once a respected guard of Alpha Glint of the Sauna pack. He had protected the pack for years. He had never done anything wrong. But now, he was being called a traitor. “He gave our secrets to the enemy!” someone in the crowd shouted. “He let them in!” another voice said. “It’s not true!” Rina cried out. Her small voice was drowned by the crowd’s anger. Alpha Glint stood high above them all. He wore a dark robe and his face showed no pity. Rina ran to him, pulling at his sleeve. “Please, Alpha! My papa didn’t do it! He’s loyal! He never betrayed anyone!” Guards pulled her away. Alpha Glint looked down at her. “The evidence is clear,” he said coldly. “Your father is guilty.” “No!” Rina screamed, her knees hitting the ground. Her father looked at her one last time. “Be strong, my little moon,” he said softly. Then the platform dropped. Rina’s scream filled the air. That night, she cried until her eyes hurt. No one came to comfort her. She had no one. Her mother had died the day she was born. The women in the pack often whispered about that. “She brought death with her,” they said. “Her mother died giving birth, and on that same day, the pack was attacked.” It was true. On the day Rina was born, a neighboring pack invaded. Many wolves died. The air was filled with fire, smoke, and blood. Since then, people said her birth had brought bad luck. “She is cursed,” they said. “Nothing good will ever come from her.” After her father’s death, Rina had nowhere to go. No family. No friends. She was taken to the Royal Pack House—but not to live like the others. She was put in the servant quarters, a small dirty room under the stairs. It smelled like mold. There was only one old blanket and a broken stool. Her days were long and painful. She cleaned the floors, washed clothes, carried heavy firewood, and scrubbed the toilets. Other servants avoided her. No one wanted to be friends with the cursed girl. She was always hungry. She ate the leftovers, and sometimes, there were none. Rina was always tired. Her back hurt. Her fingers bled from hard work. But she never cried in front of anyone. Only at night, in her tiny room, did she let the tears fall. She would press her face into her blanket and sob quietly. The worst part of her life in the pack house was Leah. Leah was the Alpha’s daughter. She was also eleven but treated like a queen. She wore soft clothes, had long black hair, and always had servants around her. She hated Rina. “Stay away from me, cursed child,” Leah would say. If Rina walked into a room, Leah would wrinkle her nose. “Ugh, what’s that smell? Oh, it’s you.” Once, Rina made a mistake while cleaning the dining room. She dropped a plate. Leah laughed loudly. “You can’t do anything right, can you?” She told the guards Rina had broken the plate on purpose. That night, Rina didn’t eat. She was locked in a small wooden box as punishment. It was cold and dark, and she cried for hours, whispering, “Papa… I miss you…” Eight Years Later Years passed. Rina grew up in pain and silence. By the time she turned 19, she was beautiful. But she didn’t know it. Her hair was long and ginger, thick like a waterfall. Her skin was pale but smooth. Her eyes were soft green, full of sadness. Men in the pack started to look at her. She didn’t ask for it. She only walked quietly and did her work. But still, their eyes followed her. This made Leah furious. “She thinks she’s special?” Leah said one day. “She’s nothing but a cursed slave!” Leah called Rina into her room. “Cut your hair,” she ordered. Rina looked at her in shock. “What?” “I said cut it! Or I’ll do it for you.” Rina refused. She couldn’t let go of the one thing that made her feel like herself. So Leah dragged her to the back of the house, grabbed a knife, and chopped off her hair. “Let’s see who looks at you now,” she hissed. She also gave Rina old torn clothes to wear. From that day, Rina looked like a beggar. Still, her hair grew back quickly. In a few months, it was just as long and full as before. The servants whispered about it. “It’s not normal,” one said. “It must be the moon goddess.” Leah saw it too. Her anger grew. Rina tried her best to stay out of everyone’s way. She worked harder than any other servant. But still, she was punished often. One evening, after being slapped by the head maid for something she didn’t do, Rina ran into the woods. She didn’t stop until she was deep among the trees. She fell to her knees and cried. “Why me? Why do they hate me?” Inside her, a voice spoke gently. “Rina… I’m here.” It was Mel, her wolf. “I can’t do this anymore,” Rina whispered. “You are stronger than you know.” “I’m tired of being weak.” “You are not weak. One day, they will see what you really are.” Rina wiped her tears. “When? I’ve waited so long…” Mel was quiet, but Rina felt her warmth. She was not alone—not fully. The next day was worse. Rina was carrying heavy firewood across the yard when she tripped and fell. The wood scattered everywhere. Leah, who had been watching, laughed. “What a mess. Can’t even walk straight.” Rina didn’t respond. She started picking up the wood quietly. “Don’t ignore me,” Leah snapped. Still, Rina didn’t say anything. Leah’s face turned red. “You think you’re better than me because of your hair? Because boys look at you?” Rina stood up slowly. “I don’t want anyone looking at me.” “You lie!” Leah screamed. She looked around. No one else was there. Just the two of them. She grabbed Rina’s arm and dragged her toward the woods. “Leah, stop—what are you doing?” “I’ll make sure no one looks at you again.” Rina struggled. “Let go!” They reached a thick part of the woods. Leah pulled out a small blade from her pocket. “You think your hair makes you special?” she shouted. “Let’s see how special you are without it!” Rina backed away. “Please don’t do this again—” Leah grabbed a handful of her hair and slashed with the blade. The ginger strands fell to the ground. Rina gasped, eyes wide with shock. “You’ll never shine again. It won't grow so fast this time. They'll take their eyes off you now,” Leah said with a cold smile.The sun rose weakly over the Crystal Pack. The air was heavy, still wrapped in grief. Every sound carried the weight of sorrow—the shuffle of feet, the low whispers, the muffled cries.Kendrick walked alone through the pack lands. His steps were slow, his head bowed. His hands were clenched at his sides, though his face remained calm. His wolf pressed inside him, restless and wounded, mourning the loss of Alpha Simon.He avoided the crowds gathered near the main house. Every time someone tried to approach him, he turned away. His heart was too heavy for words.“Father,” he whispered to himself. “Why now… why so suddenly?”From behind, a soft voice called, “Kendrick.”He turned. Rina stood there, her eyes gentle, her hands clasped in front of her. She took a small step toward him.“You should not be walking alone,” she said softly.“I need silence,” Kendrick answered. His voice was low, heavy.“Then I will walk w
The morning was quiet. The Crystal pack house stood calm, its halls filled only with the soft sound of footsteps and distant voices. No one expected anything to happen. No one thought the day would end with grief.Elara walked down the corridor, carrying a basket. She had been asked to deliver herbs to the Alpha’s chamber. Her small hands trembled slightly, not because she was afraid, but because she always felt nervous walking near the Alpha’s room. She whispered to herself, “Just put it on the table and leave.”She had just started running errands in the pack house but somehow she was always sent to the alpha's quarters.She knocked softly. No reply. She pushed the door open.“Alpha Simon?” she called.Her eyes fell on him lying on the bed, still. She dropped the basket. She wasn't sure what to do. “Alpha,” she called again. He never slept so deeply that she would have to call several times. Something was wrong and E
Rowland sat alone in his chamber, his fists tight against his knees. His wolf rumbled in the back of his mind, restless and angry. He had lost in front of everyone. He had been forced to watch Kendrick walk free, and even worse, he had seen Rina cling to him.His pride bled like an open wound. Everytime his brother showed up, he did something to hurt his pride.Rowland slammed his fist against the table. “He should never have returned. He should have stayed in exile. He should have died out there.”His chest heaved, his jaw tight. “And Rina,” he muttered, his voice sharp, “she dares to cry in his arms, as if I am nothing? She belongs to me. No one else.”The door creaked. He turned sharply. Maggie stepped in, her chin high, her eyes gleaming with mischief.“You look troubled,” she said smoothly, shutting the door behind her.Rowland growled. “I don’t want company.”“Liar,” Maggie teased, walking closer. “You always want
The sun rose warm over the pack grounds. Kendrick walked quietly, his steps steady, his mind focused only on Rina. She had not slept much the night before, and he wanted to check on her soon. But as he moved through the yard, heads began to turn.“Alpha Kendrick,” one man called, bowing his head.“Welcome back,” another added.Kendrick gave a polite nod. “Thank you.”One after another, members of the pack stepped forward. Women smiled shyly. Older wolves bowed in respect. Young warriors lifted their hands in greeting.He had not really been outside the walls of the pack house since his return two days back. And even when he had first arrived, most of the pack members shied away from welcoming him because they worried that it was a Taboo that he was back when he had been sent on exile by the Alpha of the pack. They had feared for him and some had seen him as the rebellious alpha prince who might never be able to rule a pack of other werewo
Kendrick kept one arm firmly around her shoulders, guiding her away from the training grounds after Rowland left. Kendrick knew he had to keep Rina safe now that Rowland was furious again.“Stay with me,” Kendrick whispered, his voice low and steady. “Let me take you to another quarters in the pack house where he won't have access to you.”“Won't that make him even madder? I'm worried he might start another trouble and the alpha will get involved again,” Rina said. The worry was clearly in her eyes, but Kendrick squeezed her shoulders gently.“I'm sure my father would not want to be concerned on this matter anymore. Whatever Rowland and I decide to do moving forward is between us.”Rina nodded, though her body shook. She clung to him, pressing her cheek to his chest as if it was the only place she could breathe.They moved through the open yard, and the crowd that had witnessed the clash parted silently. Some bowed their heads, some whisp
Rina’s feet pounded against the earth as she ran. The sound of growls and shouts filled the air, guiding her straight to the training grounds. Her heart raced faster than her steps, and her hands shook as she pushed through the last stretch of the path.She reached the grounds and froze for a moment. Dust rose in the air. Kendrick and Rowland were fighting like wild beasts, their wolves’ power pushing against each other. Rowland’s rage seemed endless, and Kendrick’s strength came with calm control. Both men struck hard, their blows echoing in the air.“No!” Rina screamed, her voice cracking. “Stop! Please, stop!”Her voice pierced through the chaos. Both men halted for a split second. Their heavy breathing filled the silence. Kendrick’s eyes flicked toward her, sharp but softening the instant he saw her.“Rina,” he whispered, almost dropping his guard.He turned away from the fight and rushed to her. His arms wrapped tightly around her bo
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