ANMELDENValerie's povThe cold breeze danced across my skin, teasing my hair as it swirled around my face, igniting a thrill deep within me. Standing right beside me, Sebastian held my hands, and our eyes locked on the shimmering lake that sparkled under the moonlight. The nightingale's whispers encircled us, retreating to give us our moment in this serene moment, where all we could hear was the echo of our heartbeats.The universe was aware of my deepest desires, and so was Sebastian my alpha, my everything. We had weathered storms that seemed insurmountable, but at this moment, it was just us, free from worries, wrapped in each other’s warmth. Sebastian inhaled deeply, and I felt it resonate within my very being as we kicked up the soft sand and settled at the water’s edge.The lake was vast and it shimmered like a sea of diamonds, captivating me. Sebastian settled down, urging me to sit across from him, where I laid my head on his lap. He brushed my hair softly with a kind smile that illum
Valeria POVSebastian refused to let me return to the celebration at first. He wanted me close, within reach, as though I might disappear if he let go. But I insisted, we couldn’t ignore the banquet already prepared in his honor. When we entered the great hall, everyone rose at once. Respect filled the air as we walked side by side to the throne and took our seats. The feast began, music swelled, laughter echoed, and tables overflowed with food and drink. For a brief moment, it felt like peace, Then Sebastian stood.The soft clink of his glass silenced the room. Conversations died instantly. All eyes turned to him, He cleared his throat.“I would like to make a toast to everyone here who stood with me, who fought, who survived. Today, we celebrate our victory.” His voice carried strength, though I could still see the exhaustion behind his eyes. “The battle against Crestwood was fierce. There were moments I believed we wouldn’t make it out alive. Their forces were prepared… relentless.
Valeria POVThe next morning, I woke up earlier than usual, my heart already racing with excitement. I couldn’t wait to see Sebastian. I made sure everything in the pack mansion was perfectly arranged for his return. Every corner had to be spotless, every detail flawless.I sent guards ahead to check his distance, unable to sit still for even a moment. The thought of seeing him again filled me with joy, but more than that, I couldn’t wait to tell him.I was carrying his child.Just thinking about it made my heart flutter. I imagined the look on his face when he hears the news, the happiness in his eyes when he realizes he’s going to be a father.My uncle joined us in the dining hall as breakfast was served, but I barely touched my food. My mind was far away, completely consumed by thoughts of Sebastian. I wanted to see him, hold him, and tell him how proud I was of him… how he had finally put Xavier in his place. The news of Xavier’s death still felt like music to my ears. He had gotte
Valeria POVI walked back to my chambers, knowing I had already accomplished what I wanted. Just as I stepped in, one of the maids rushed toward me with a letter in her hand. She handed it over, and I paused for a moment, not expecting any message from anyone. Still, curiosity got the better of me.I opened it and it was from Sebastian, My heart swelled with joy. I took a deep breath and read through every word carefully, my smile growing with each line. When I reached the end, I wished it hadn’t ended so soon.Turning to the maid, I gently held her hand. “Prepare the best feast. Our Alpha returns tomorrow. Inform everyone and make sure the entire place is spotless.”She nodded quickly and rushed off.I hurried into my chambers where Sarah was still busy sewing a small dress. “Put that aside, Sarah. Alpha Sebastian will be here soon,” I said, unable to hide my excitement.She looked up at me, a knowing smile spreading across her face. Then she lifted the dress. “I know you can’t hide y
Helen’s POVThey dragged me back to the dungeon, my feet scraping helplessly against the ground as I struggled, as I screamed, as I begged Valeria to listen to me just once, just enough to forgive me but she never answered. Not a word. Not even a glance. And in that silence, something inside me finally shattered. If I had known it would end like this, I would have done everything differently. I wouldn’t have listened to my mother. I wouldn’t have let my envy consume me. I wouldn’t have destroyed everything.The guards shoved me inside, and I fell hard onto the cold stone floor, the chill cutting through my skin as if it wanted to claim me too. I dragged myself weakly toward the corner, curling into myself as the tears refused to stop. “It was all my fault…” I whispered, my voice barely audible, trembling as much as my hands. “I shouldn’t have been so petty… I shouldn’t have wanted everything she had… I shouldn’t have tried to take her place…” But no matter how many times I said it, n
Valeria’s POVIt had been three days since Sebastian left for war, and each passing moment felt heavier than the last. I spent every hour in restless anticipation, whispering silent prayers to the Moon Goddess, begging her to grant him victory and return him safely to me. That was all I wanted, nothing more, nothing less. The mansion felt emptier without him, and even though my uncle had been given a place within the Pack Mansion, I refused to confront him yet. Whatever truth he carried, Sebastian deserved to hear it with me. Until then, I would wait… no matter how long it took.Sarah was healing, and that alone brought me a small measure of relief. The wound on her head had begun to close, the color slowly returning to her face, but even that couldn’t quiet the storm inside me. Because there was still one thing left unfinished, Helen. Marking her as a slave hadn’t been enough. Not even close. The pain she caused me still lingered, raw and unhealed, and I wanted her to feel every fra
Alpha Sebastian POVI stared at Sarah, completely confused by what she had just said. None of her words made sense to me. For a long moment, I could only look at her in disbelief, my mind struggling to process what she had just revealed,that Valeria was missing. I didn’t know what to say or how to
Valerie POV“Sarah… I need some water,” I muttered weakly as I groaned, struggling to sit up.Every joint in my body ached, and my head throbbed violently, pounding as though it would split open. I clutched my head, wincing in pain as I slowly rose from the bed. But something wasn’t right. Then su
Alpha Sebastian POV“I…I…” she stammered, her voice trembling.“Please,” I said quickly, softening my tone. “I’m not a bad person. I only came in search of someone, and this young man here” I pointed to the young man who had led us to the house, “ he said he had seen you. I only want to know if yo
Alpha Sebastian POVThe moment they realized one of their own had fallen, chaos erupted,All of them charged at once, their growls filling the forest. The young man who had been guiding us toward where Valeria was hiding, panicked and quickly rushed behind a thick tree, trembling in fear. I already







