로그인Valerie POV“What?” he muttered, gently pulling his hand away from mine. “What are you saying, Valeria? What do you mean by releasing her? After everything that has happened… you could have died if no one had found you in time!”His voice rose sharply, I tried reaching for his hand again, but this time, he pulled away completely and stood up, creating distance between us.“I understand,” I said softly, walking toward him. “But she is still my mother. That doesn’t change anything. Yes, she did wrong… terribly wrong. But even so, I think it’s time to let her go.”I paused for a moment before continuing.“We are about to have our mating ceremony and she should be there to witness it too.”Deep down, I already had a plan.Everything had to go exactly the way I wanted.I didn’t want her to simply rot away in that dungeon no. That would be too easy. I wanted her to feel everything I had felt for years. I wanted her to suffer slowly, to think she still had control, to believe she could still win.
Valerie POVIt had been two days since I last saw Helen. I knew she was up to something… she was never one to stay quiet for long. But this time, I wanted her to make the first move. Let her bring it on.In the meantime, Alpha Sebastian had insisted on holding our mating ceremony sooner than expected. Preparations had already begun, and everything was moving quickly. I had little to no role in planning it. The only instruction given to me was simple.It looked perfect on that day.Most of my time was spent with Sarah, as she had taken full control of organizing the entire event. She moved around with so much energy, going over lists, making adjustments, and ensuring everything was flawless.“You don’t have to worry yourself about Helen,” Sarah said casually. “She’s not going to do anything. She’s just a toothless dog.”I picked up one of the papers beside me, carefully going through the long list of plans she had written down, but my mind wasn’t fully on it.“Helen is the least of my wor
Helen POVI was surprised by the warm welcome Alpha Xavier gave me, and instantly, my hopes rose high. I was certain he would agree to my request. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, almost too smoothly, and for a moment, I was ready to do anything he asked… as long as he was willing to work with me to make sure Valeria was pushed out of the pack mansion.But his next words left me completely speechless. When he said he wanted my body, I froze.It wasn’t as if I was a saint, it wasn't as if I had never been with a man before. But still, why was he asking for my body?I tried so hard to hide the emotions rising inside me, my fingers tightening around my gown as I struggled to remain composed.“I’m sorry, my lord… but I think I misheard your request,” I muttered quietly, turning my gaze toward Rose for a brief moment. She wasn’t looking at me, and somehow that made it worse, I didn’t want to give him my body.It was too precious to sacrifice, especially not because of Valeria.“What i
Alpha Xavier POVTime had not changed anything. It didn’t change the fact that Valeria left. It didn’t change the fact that I was unable to claim her for myself. And it certainly didn’t change the fact that Alpha Sebastian had ruined my plans just when they were about to be fulfilled. But I had one thing in mind, Patience, I was going to take back everything I had lost. And if it meant going to war with Sebastian then so be it. I would not hesitate.Still engrossed in my painting, trying to steady my thoughts, a sudden knock on the door jolted me out of my focus, causing my hand to slip and ruin the stroke I had just made.“Come in!” I roared, my voice laced with irritation.The door opened, and my Beta walked in. I shifted my gaze from the painting to him, barely holding back the murderous instinct rising within me.“I’m sorry, my lord, if I interrupted your work,” he said quickly, bowing his head. “But you have a guest… and not just any guest. Someone you would not want to refuse se
Helen’s POVAs we journeyed toward the Crestwood Pack, I felt a wave of unease wash over me again and again. I knew the reason I was going there, and if Alpha Xavier happened to decline my offer, then it would mean I had failed completely. The thought alone made my chest tighten.I had gone over so many ways to convince him, replaying different approaches in my mind, trying to find the perfect words that would make him agree to work with me… to make sure Valeria was finally out of the way. But at the same time, my thoughts kept drifting back to my mother. I prayed silently in my heart that nothing would happen to her before my return.I knew Valeria, she would definitely be up to something by now. I knew she would want to harm my mother, to make her suffer even more. But deep down, despite everything, I couldn’t wait for the day I would see Valeria being thrown out of the pack mansion, stripped of everything she thought she had.Finally, we arrived as the carriage came to a slow halt.
Valeria POVThe night felt strangely blissful. I had never imagined I would feel this way, so calm, so fulfilled. For once, everything seemed to fall into place, and all I wanted was for this moment to last forever, slowly, I turned my gaze toward Sebastian. He was in a deep sleep, his breathing steady, his face relaxed in a way I had never seen before. For a brief moment, I simply watched him… memorizing the peace on his face.Then, quietly, I slipped out of the bed. I pulled on my robe and moved toward the door, careful not to make a sound. The hallway outside was silent, wrapped in the stillness of the night. It seemed everyone had retired for the day, leaving the entire mansion in darkness.Without hesitation, I made my way through the corridor, my steps soft and deliberate. The deeper I went, the darker it became, until I reached the part of the mansion that few dared to visit at night.In the dungeon,I reached for a heavy wooden torch resting by the wall and lit it. The flame fli







