"What are you doing?" Aleah exclaimed in shock as she arrived at her grandfather's mansion, where her father's first family lived. She found her father's wife hitting her mother on the back. Aleah had just finished dinner with Hunter's family and was late coming home because she had accompanied Hunter to drop off his father. She never expected to witness such mistreatment of her mother.When Aleah saw what her Aunt Melissa was doing to her mother, while Daniella and Natasha just watched, she immediately rushed to her mother's side, helped her up, and moved her away from her father's wife. Aleah shot a sharp glare at the three women."How dare you---" Aunt Melissa began, raising her hand to strike Aleah, but Aleah caught it, surprising the three women. This was the first time Aleah had stood up to their bullying."See, Mom? She thinks too highly of herself just because she's going to marry the Alpha," Daniella said to her mother."Of course not!" Aleah retorted, releasing Melissa's hand
He’s so early,” Aleah muttered while looking at the young man standing outside the car. As she gazed at him, she couldn't help but admire his stance. The young man's charm was unmistakable, and she noticed that passing young women couldn't resist glancing at him, clearly attracted by his good looks.“Who?” Elara asked, turning to look at the young man waiting for them. It was evident that Elara was taken aback upon seeing the young man, and it seemed to dawn on her that her beloved daughter was truly growing up.“Good morning,” Hunter greeted Elara politely as he and Aleah approached the young man.“Good morning. "You look busy; you could have asked someone else to pick up Aleah,” Elara remarked while watching Hunter load Aleah's luggage into the car's compartment one by one.Hunter gave Elara a warm smile as he closed the compartment. “It’s my pleasure to pick her up, Ma’am. I wouldn't wan
"Let's go," Luke said as he took the lead. Francis followed his brother, leaving Hunter standing there with clenched fists. Hunter wondered how he could ever forget his role in the Bryant family, as his brothers always reminded him of who and what he was. He knew they never liked him.Hunter was eight years old when he met Sebastian Bryant. At that time, he was in Japan, held by a group of yakuza. He didn't know who he was or where he came from. The yakuza who took him in called him "Zen." They were involved in illegal activities and were brutal, but they treated him well, especially the leader, who even considered passing the group on to him. However, due to a betrayal by one of the members, the leader was killed, and the group was captured by UN special forces. One of the UN special force leaders at that time was Sebastian. In addition to being the Alpha of the Silver Luminaries and the Leader of the Astral Guardian, Sebastian was also a member of the UN Special Forces, whi
Sir!” a young man greeted Hunter and saluted him. The young man who greeted him was tall and handsome. Hunter also returned the salute to the young man. “They are waiting inside,” the young man said. Hunter had just arrived at the Camp after dropping off Aleah at the University.“The Alpha King has also arrived,” the young man said, causing Hunter to stop walking. “It seems like you have something important to discuss since the Alpha King himself came here. Some of the Alphas from other Packs are also with him,” he added.“How’s the training going?” Hunter asked, ignoring what the young man said.“Some of the newcomers are having a hard time. They said our training course is brutal,” the young man said.“It’s brutal for those weaklings,” Andrew said and stopped in front of a door. “Continue to monitor their training,” Hunter said before entering the door
"How will I return to the mansion? I didn't ask Zen for directions or what vehicle to take. If I take a taxi, I don't know the address. I also can't call him because I don't know his number. So much for being Alpha's Bride. I know nothing about him. Why did I forget to ask for his number?" Aleah said while standing at the university gate. She had been standing there for almost half an hour, thinking about how to get back to the Bryant mansion. Hunter also didn't tell her if he would pick her up."I guess I don’t have a choice," Aleah said as she walked toward the bus stop. She thought about going to her mother's house instead. She didn't have any other options. Besides, she liked the idea of going to her mom's house because she wasn't comfortable at Hunter's house. As Aleah walked to the bus stop, she suddenly stopped because of the loud honk of a car. She was startled by the loud sound. The car stopped in front of her. She looked at it curiously as the blinds of the wi
"What's happening?" Aleah asked in confusion as she arrived at her mother's flower shop and saw police officers and an ambulance. There were also many reporters and media around. Upon seeing this, she hurried to her mother's flower shop to see what was going on. But the police suddenly stopped her. She tried to get closer, but the police prevented her from crossing the yellow line."Wait a minute. I want to know what happened. I'm the daughter of the flower shop owner. My mother is inside," Aleah said while struggling to get in. As Aleah continued to insist on entering, she noticed her mother lying on a stretcher being carried into the ambulance. She froze upon seeing her mother. She covered her mouth when she saw her mother's condition."Mom," Aleah said, immediately approaching her mother. She covered her mouth when she saw her mother's bleeding head and the cast on her neck. Aleah didn't know what to do; she attempted to touch her mother's head but was scared. Tears
Miss Aleah?” asked a nurse who approached the young woman. Aleah looked up as the nurse approached her.“This is for you.” The nurse handed Aleah an envelope. With trembling hands, Aleah took the envelope and opened it. Upon reading the contents of the letter, she dropped it immediately.“Why?” asked Alfredo, noticing his daughter's reaction. Hunter quickly picked up the letter and read its contents. It contained words cut out from a newspaper and a picture of the young woman with a large X drawn across her face. The message read: “This is just the beginning of your life in hell with the Demon.”“Who gave you this?” Hunter asked the female nurse.“A child,” the nurse replied. Hunter immediately stood up, ready to leave, but before he could go, Aleah grabbed his hand. Hunter turned to look at her.“It’s okay. I’ll be back,” Hunter said, gently taking Aleah&rsqu
Aleah woke up feeling an arm wrapped around her. When she opened her eyes, she saw Hunter's sleeping face. Shocked, she pushed him away, causing him to fall off the bed. Hunter woke up, equally surprised, and looked at her.“You---- How could you take advantage of me while I was sleeping? You're not just an Icy Demon Alpha, you're also a perv---” Aleah's words were cut off as Hunter stood up.“What a nice way to say thank you after I lent you my arms while you cried in your sleep.” Aleah froze, realizing what she had done. In her shock, she had pushed him off the bed.“You didn’t do anything?” she asked.“I am not desperate to take advantage of a child,” he said coldly. “My arms are numb, you ungrateful child.”“Child?” Aleah said in disbelief. “Did you just call me a child?”“It’s just us in this room. Who else would it be?” Hunter replied.“You….” Aleah said angrily, throwing a pillow at him. With quick reflexes, Hunter caught the p
I’ll end this right now!” Jonathan snarled, gripping the paddle so tight his knuckles turned white. He raised it, ready to strike Hunter again. But before he could swing, Aleah threw herself in front of Hunter, wrapping her arms around him tightly and squeezing her eyes shut. “Wha—” Jonathan's words froze mid-sentence as a firm hand grabbed the paddle. Aleah's eyes snapped open, and there stood Charles, holding the paddle steady. “You need to stop this, sir,” Charles said, calm yet commanding. “Who the heck are you?” Jonathan asked, his confusion evident as he took in the newcomer. “I’m Officer Charles Cordero with the Astral Guardians. Alpha Hunter’s mentee and personal aide,” Charles replied coolly. “Charles…” Aleah whispered, relief washing over her voice. Charles yanked the paddle from Jonathan’s grasp and shot a look at the group of men who had attacked Hunter. As his eyes shifted to an intense, glowing blue, fear spread like wildfire, and the men scatt
"Don’t let him fool you," Jonathan said, his voice sharp and commanding. "I’m the one who saved your life. You owe your second chance to me, Aleah, so you should be listening to me." His eyes burned with intensity, and for the first time, Aleah felt fear creep into her chest. The look in his eyes was unsettling, almost as if he was silently declaring that she wasn’t allowed to leave.Hunter stepped forward, his expression calm but his voice firm. "I don’t know why you’re so desperate to keep my wife away from me," he said, his gaze unwavering. "But I’ll say this—I don’t like what you’re doing."He took a deep breath, his features softening as he turned to Aleah. His voice was gentler now, filled with quiet conviction. "Aleah, I’m holding back my anger because I don’t want to hurt you. I won’t force you to remember me, but your heart already knows. It always has. We share something unbreakable—a b
Hunter and Charles wasted no time heading to the small town where Aleah had been spotted. It was late afternoon, and Aleah stood by the shoreline, watching the sun dip below the horizon. The golden light bathed her as the wind played with her hair. Watching the sunset had become her refuge—a quiet moment where she wished, over and over, for her memories to return.As soon as they arrived, Hunter’s eyes locked onto a familiar silhouette standing by the water. Her long hair flowed in the breeze, and his heart leaped at the sight. His lips curled into a soft smile as he recognized her. Slowly, almost reverently, he approached her. The anticipation was overwhelming—he’d spent countless sleepless nights worrying about her, praying she was safe. Now, here she was."My Love," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. He reached out, wrapping his strong arms around her. Those arms, so familiar, sent a jolt through Aleah. "I’ve missed you," he added,
"What are you doing out here?" Aleah’s soft voice broke the silence. She found Lucinda sitting outside, staring off into the distance."Just getting some air. Why are you here?" Lucinda asked, her tone distant and detached."I needed some fresh air too. I’ve been feeling a little suffocated," Aleah replied gently."You’re doing better now, aren’t you? So why haven’t you left yet?" Lucinda asked suddenly, her words sharp and unfiltered."Huh?" Aleah blinked, surprised by the shift in her tone. Lucinda’s bluntness caught her off guard."You don’t remember anything, sure, but you’re not helpless. Why don’t you go look for your family?" Lucinda said, frustration creeping into her voice."And where am I supposed to start? You know I have no clue!" Aleah shot back.Lucinda narrowed her eyes. "Maybe you’re just using your memory loss as an excuse to stick around here. Be honest—do you like
"You're so stupid!" the furious woman exclaimed as she struck Lucinda on the head. "I told you not to put vegetables in the sinigang because I can't stand their smell, but you still did it!" she said angrily. In her rage, she flung the contents of the bowl, its freshly cooked soup still steaming hot. Some of it spilled onto Lucinda's hand."Ouch!" Lucinda cried out as the scalding liquid touched her skin."What? Does it hurt? Are you complaining?" the woman sneered."N-no, ma'am," Lucinda replied weakly."I can't understand Jonathan," the woman went on. "How could he marry someone like you? My son is intelligent, but I can't fathom why he chose you—uneducated and dumb," she spat out venomously.Lucinda stood there quietly, listening, but inside, she was overwhelmed by pain. This was just another day of enduring her mother-in-law's cruelty. Ever since she and Jonathan had married, the woman had been nothing but harsh to her.Aleah happened to walk
The rain was pouring heavily, accompanied by thunder and lightning. Aleah didn't know where to go; she kept running aimlessly. The area was covered with grass and thick bushes, making it difficult for her to move. Her clothes got caught on the plants, and she stumbled several times. Her arms and legs were scratched and wounded by the sharp foliage.Because it was dark and she had no idea where she was heading, Aleah didn't notice the cliff in her path. She tripped over a protruding rock and fell, rolling down uncontrollably. Her clothes got snagged and ripped during the fall. When she finally stopped tumbling, she landed in a single spot—at the bottom of the cliff."Zen," Aleah called out her husband's name as she fell. That was the last thing she remembered before her vision went black.“Hah!” Aleah jolted awake, her chest heaving. “Ow, my head...” she groaned, instinctively reaching for her scalp. Her fingers brushed against a bandage.
Hunter got a call from Rafael, saying the senator fought back when they tried to arrest him at his house. He managed to escape, and now the cops were on his tail. Without a word, Hunter grabbed his things and left. Michael and Samuel didn’t ask questions; they just followed their Alpha like always.Hunter headed straight for the airport, like he had a sixth sense about where the senator might be. He wandered around, scanning the crowds, until his eyes zeroed in on a man in a big hat and a scruffy beard."Hey, where do you think you’re going?" Hunter said sharply, stepping in front of the man. Michael and Samuel exchanged puzzled looks, wondering why Hunter was stopping him.Out of nowhere, Andrew stepped forward and landed a solid punch on the guy. The impact sent him flying, knocking his hat clean off. Michael and Samuel stood frozen in shock—it was the senator, the very man they had been hunting down. Hunter’s fists clenched, his anger boilin
During a conference, Hunter announced that a warrant of arrest had already been issued against the senator, along with solid evidence to prove the senator's crimes. Hunter also revealed that they would not only file charges for rape with murder, but would also include kidnapping in the list of cases stacked against the senator. However, the senator vehemently denied the allegations against him.The senator claimed that the prosecutor was merely doing this for attention. He also accused Hunter of aiming to make a name for himself. Furthermore, the senator denied the accusation that he abducted the family of Hunter's older brother.“Why did you bring us here?” Aleah asked in confusion when the senator and his men took them to the wilderness.“Your husband is too stubborn. He doesn’t care even though we told him we have you; he still pursued the case against me,” the senator snapped angrily.“He’s not a weak soldier, Mr. Sen
"Miss Aleah, there’s a client outside,” the paralegal said as she peeked into Aleah’s office. “He’s asking to meet you here.”“Alright, let him in,” Aleah replied without glancing up. Because of this, she didn’t notice the armed men quietly standing behind the paralegal, guns pointed at her. Moments later, the "client" entered her office.“Mrs. Bryant. Finally, we meet. And they weren’t exaggerating—Hunter’s one lucky guy to have such a stunning wife.” Aleah looked up, her eyes widening in shock. She hadn’t expected to see the senator in her office, of all places. With Dennis out handling a case, she was completely on her own.“Don’t even think about doing anything stupid, Mrs. Bryant,” the senator warned as she started to move. “See these men? They’re armed. One wrong move, and today might just be your last.”“What do you want from