เข้าสู่ระบบRaine's POVThe next day, I visited Nicolas.A part of me kicked against the decision, but I knew that it was better for me to rip off the Band-Aid once and for all. Besides, I couldn’t stop thinking about the birthday gifts. At this point, Alpha Nicolas had given me so many sleepless nights.I knocked and waited for about a minute before he opened the door. The Alpha, who looked ready to ask questions, froze suddenly when he saw me.I didn’t tell him that I was coming. I didn’t have his phone number, and I also wanted to catch him unprepared. I wanted to meet his most authentic self.“Lorraine,” he called my name so gently, it sounded like a breath. “You’re here.”I nodded. “I guess.”“You’re twenty-four now.” He scratched the back of his head sheepishly, making me want to laugh. “Sorry, that came out awkwardly.”I chuckled. “It’s okay.”“Happy birthday,” he smiled, but I could still hear the tension in his voice. “I hope you had an awesome day yesterday.”“Yes. Desmond and my friend
Raine's POVDays rolled quickly into weeks, and weeks rolled into months. I was finally thriving as Luna. Of course, there was still something new to learn about the role, but I believed I was doing okay. I loved my people. They loved me too. They trusted me, and I always felt so honoured when they came to me with their complaints.The only part of my life that hadn’t truly improved was my relationship with Alpha Nicolas. He had moved out of the guest house and relocated to a new apartment in an estate nearby.He visited the pack house often, but he didn’t try to ask for my forgiveness again. He respected my wish in not wanting to have him constantly bothering me.However, he never completely disappeared either. I could tell that he wasn’t trying to make me notice him, yet the things he did were difficult to overlook.At first, he educated himself about my business. I wasn’t talking about surface-level kind of education. He learnt the basics, the day-to-day running of the company. He
Desmond's POVMy father had been spending more time in the pack house since after the Luna ceremony. He’d been visiting me in the office and even assisting me. He was the Alpha before me, so he had all the experience.I found myself smiling a few times when he attempted to guide me on what to do. It was many years too late for that, but I still let him. Usually, before I took over from him as Alpha, he was supposed to be by my side for a period of time, ranging from a few months to a year, depending on how fast the learning process would be. He was supposed to guide my decisions, correct my mistakes, and just give me his overall support.But because of what happened between us, I was left to handle myself. Thankfully, there had been some elders close to him, his Beta included, and they’d been there for me.I didn’t want to dwell on the past. I missed him. I missed what we had as a family. And it was disheartening how we separated. Mom would hate it so much.On the other hand, Alpha Ni
Raine's POV“Raine!” My mother yelled excitedly as she walked into my office. There was a smile on her face, and her eyes stared at me with fondness.I had stayed with this woman all my life. I knew how manipulative she was. In fact, I had expected it. Yet it never failed to fascinate me.“I’ve been praying that we see each other soon. How are you doing? You look so good.”I chuckled. Because this was genuinely funny.“Damson and his mother had me locked up because of that incident with me and the Alpha.” She rolled her eyes. “I know what I did was wrong, and Luna Aliyah has a right to be upset, but it isn’t a crime. Why did they lock me up? This is a sign that Damson is going to abuse his power.” She led herself to one of the seats facing me. “I’m planning on starting a rebellion against them. The people should see them for who they truly are.”I stared at her for a moment too long. “...You are serious.”“Yes. I’m still the Beta female of Phantom Stars. Damson couldn’t find anyone wo
Desmond's POVI stayed with Raine until she fell asleep in my arms. She didn’t cry after the meeting with Alpha Nicolas, but I knew that she was overwhelmed and needed a good rest.I took her up to our room and gently placed her on the bed. I covered her up, kissed her forehead, then left the room.I then went down to meet Alpha Nicolas and Vincent. I felt the tension in the air when I approached them. Nicolas looked ten years older than when he stepped into my pack house this morning.I didn’t really know the older Alpha all too well. But from the few times I’d seen him, I knew he was a confident and self-assured man. For him to be this rattled, it meant that he was completely shaken by Raine.Good. He deserved to cry and grovel at her feet for abandoning her to suffer alone.Alpha Nicolas straightened when he saw me. “Alpha.”I acknowledged him with a subtle nod.“How is she?”“Sleeping.” I folded my arms across my chest. “I take it that the meeting didn’t go too well for you then.”
AMARA„Du siehst müde aus.“ stellte Damien fest, seine Hand neigte tatsächlich mein Gesicht von einer Seite zur anderen und musterte mich mit solcher Konzentration, dass man denken könnte, er würde eine Bombe scharf machen.„Bin ich.“ Körperlich und emotional.Seine Hand glitt dann langsam zu meinem Haar, und er fuhr mit den Fingern hindurch. Ich erinnerte mich, wie er mir immer gesagt hatte, dass er mein Haar liebte. Im Gegenzug pflegte ich es sehr gut, damit er nie aufhören würde, es zu lieben.„Du hast es verkauft.“ Keine Frage.„Wie… Wie hast du das gewusst?“Er sah mich wieder an, auf eine Weise, die man fast mit einer Person vergleichen konnte, die ein Buch liest. Manchmal ließ er mich fühlen, als wären meine Gedanken direkt auf meiner Stirn geschrieben. Das war das Problem mit ihm. Er wusste zu viel, so gut, so tief.„Deshalb siehst du so…“ Er machte eine Pause, als suchte er nach dem richtigen Wort. „Hohl aus.“„Ich musste.“ gab ich zu.„Du hättest es jemandem sagen sollen. Du
~ Thirty minutes earlier Desmond's POV"Fuck!" I groaned, my head tipped back in pleasure as MacKenzie's tongue swiped over my cock like a damn vixen. Her cheeks hollowed, as she sucked me like this was her sole life's purpose. My hands tightened around her silky dark hair, as I helped her move, p
Raine's POVIf you ask people what their greatest desire is, they're probably going to make mention of money, love or an ambition that keeps them grinding. As for me? What I truly wanted was Freedom.Something so simple, but I've not been able to attain it in the twenty three years of my life.When
Desmond's POV Lorraine Sky Richmond. Twenty three years old. Only child of Beta Nolan and Melinda Richmond of the Phantom stars pack. A graduate of Orion University, where she studied business and accounting and finished with an excellent result. Lucien's ex fiancee. It'd taken only a day for me t
Raine's POVI arrived at the packing lot, feeling the light breakfast of toast I had this morning threaten to reappear. He was my mate, and I was sure of it.Then why did he seem so certain about Davina? She even rejected him, but he insisted.I lifted my face and looked up at the sky, forcing myse







