LOGINValerie POV I watched as Xavier walked away, his head slightly bowed, but I knew better than to think he had accepted defeat. Alpha Sebastian was still visibly angered by his presence, and deep down, I knew this was no mere coincidence. This had been planned, carefully, and now the truth was beginning to unfold.The moment he mentioned Helen’s name, something inside me snapped. I was done holding back. Helen had a hand in all of this. I could feel it. She wasn’t just jealous, she was dangerous. She had manipulated me into leaving the pack, and when I returned, everything fell apart. My child, gone. The pain, the betrayal, the push down the stairs none of it was an accident. And now, she had gone as far as trying to frame me for something I didn’t even do.Slowly, I turned my gaze toward her. She was trembling, barely able to stand still. I noticed my father’s hand gripping hers tightly, as though trying to restrain her from doing something reckless or perhaps from running away. Eithe
Helen POVEverything was going exactly as I had planned, and for a moment, I allowed myself to feel victorious. When Alpha Xavier appeared, my heart swelled with excitement, I could barely contain it. This was it, the turning point I had been waiting for. As things slowly began to spiral out of control, I quickly adjusted, slipping into the role of the “good sister.” I played my part carefully, showing concern for Valeria in front of the pack members and the council of elders. At the very least, they would see me as someone who cared, someone innocent in all of this.But deep down, I was anything but calm. Watching Sebastian stand up for Valeria made my blood boil. That was not how this was supposed to go. Everything had been perfectly arranged in my mind, I had imagined her humiliation, her downfall, how she would be rejected and cast out of the pack on the very day she was meant to be mated to Alpha Sebastian. I had seen it all so clearly. Yet now, everything was slipping out of my
Alpha Sebastian POVA smile spread across my lips as I shrugged slightly. “Yes, I lost her because of your incompetence,” I said calmly. “However, she is here with me today, isn’t she? Sitting right beside me as my Luna. And what did you get in return? You were rejected, Xavier.”I could tell my words struck deeply. He let out a bitter laugh, trying so hard to suppress the rage building inside him. That was exactly what I wanted. I wanted him to lose control. I wanted everyone in that room to see the kind of man he truly was.“I don’t want to go back and forth with you, Alpha Sebastian,” he said, forcing his voice to remain steady. “With all due respect, I am here to take back my mate. Give her back to me, and we will pretend none of this ever happened. Otherwise… I will leave your pack without causing any havoc.”His words amused me. Was he threatening me? Had he suddenly forgotten who I was? With just a snap of my fingers, the Crestwood Pack could be wiped out completely. And the wa
Alpha Sebastian POVEverything had been going smoothly… until Alpha Xavier appeared. The moment I saw him, shock ran through me. I knew for a fact that he had not been invited. So how did he get access to my pack? How did he walk in so boldly? It made me question everything about my guards, my security, my authority. Someone had failed, and I was going to find out who.But then he opened his mouth… and the moment he began to slander Valeria, something inside me snapped. The anger rose instantly, boiling beneath my skin. What exactly was he trying to prove? I could see right through him. He wasn’t here for peace, nor was he here out of courtesy. He came with a purpose to ruin this ceremony, to paint Valeria as unworthy, to turn my pack against her. But that was never going to happen. Not while I stood there. I would never allow anyone especially Alpha Xavier—to disrespect my Luna.Just as the tension in the room thickened and voices began to rise, one of the elders from the council sto
Valeria POVI gasped in shock, the gift slipping from my hands as it hit the ground. The sudden sound drew Alpha Sebastian’s attention, and when he turned toward me, his gaze followed mine to the man standing before us. For a brief moment, he froze, but I could see it the way he forced himself to remain calm, masking whatever storm was rising within him.Alpha Xavier.He stepped forward with a smile, as if he belonged here, as if his presence was not an insult in itself. Bowing slightly, he spoke with a smooth voice, “Congratulations, my lady, on your wedding.” He reached for my hand, intending to kiss it, but I pulled away immediately, disgust tightening in my chest. His touch was the last thing I wanted. My mind raced, wondering if Sebastian had invited him, but the moment Sebastian moved, all doubt vanished.Sebastian lunged forward, shoving him back with force. “How dare you show your face here?” he roared, his voice cutting through the hall. “Who let you into my pack?”The tensi
Valeria POVThe mating ceremony began as the maids led me out into the garden, now transformed into something breathtaking. Every corner was covered in decorations so beautiful they could leave anyone speechless, flowers blooming in perfect harmony, golden fabrics flowing gently with the wind, and soft lights glowing like stars brought down to earth. It should have been the happiest moment of my life, yet my heart felt heavy. I couldn’t fully embrace the joy around me because one thought refused to leave my mind. Sarah was still missing. She wasn’t here to witness this day, the very day she had dreamed of for me, and that absence created a quiet ache inside my chest.As I walked forward, my gaze lifted and met Alpha Sebastian’s. He stood tall at the stage, his presence steady, his eyes fixed on me with a softness that immediately eased the tension inside me. He gave me a small, reassuring nod, and somehow, that simple gesture calmed the storm within me, even if only for a moment. I
Valerie POV He kissed my lips, gliding his tongue in my mouth passionately. I moaned, sucking his tongue and earning a groan from him. My hand slid up his back and caressed his skin softly. I ran my fingers up his spine, sinking my nails into his back as I kissed him ferociously. He lowered his li
Valerie POVIt had been days of peace, something I was not used to, and for once I allowed myself to breathe without constantly thinking about everything that had happened. Just as he said he would do, Alpha Sebastian made sure everything was taken care of, and immediately the physician confirmed t
Helen POVAll arrangements had been carefully made. If Valeria thought she was smarter by placing everything on my mother, thinking she could outplay me so easily, then I was going to teach her a lesson she would never forget for the rest of her life. But before anything else, I had to see my mothe
Alpha Sebastian POVI returned to my chambers, burying myself in work and attending to other matters of the pack, for my mind was still deeply disturbed. No matter how hard I tried to focus, my thoughts kept drifting back to Valerie. I could clearly remember when she mentioned that it was her stepm







