MasukKael’s POVSitting in the drawing room of the main house, we were watching Eira and Isla’s conversation on the TV screen through the camera feed in the side house.When I heard why she feared the Black Wolves so much, I felt conflicted, and so many questions arose in my mind. I was sure the others next to me had them as well.I turned to Liam and asked him, "Her grandparents—you knew them, right?"Liam nodded, his own expression conflicted after what Eira had said."What kind of people were they, and where did they come from? How did you know them?" I asked. He looked at me finally, unsure of his own thoughts. "Back then, one of my close friends, a top-rank official in our pack, introduced me to them. He knew them well and helped them settle in our pack—a family of an old couple and their granddaughter."They were searching for a peaceful and safe shelter. As an official, my friend was the one to provide all the properly investigated documents about Eira’s grandparents, so there was
Eira’s POVThat bastard Rafe infuriated me again, this time by daring to claim my cat as his own.Just like in the past, when he used to tease me until I wanted to smash his face, I felt the same rage burning through me now. But I knew I was powerless.I wished that bastard Vampire would starve for blood and die.And why did he always say I stank? No one else had ever said that to me. I knew I didn’t. But that asshole... he must have a rotten nose to keep spitting such insults. While I was trying to calm myself, Roman came to me. Obviously with his pretentious care, which I hated but had to bear with. He must have forgotten the times he bullied me, to now dare and act like he cared.And the other three were no better. I wished they could vanish into thin air and stop forcing me to breathe the same air as them.Each one of these five felt like a thorn in my foot that I couldn’t pluck out, forcing me to walk while bearing the pain. The more I thought about them, the more my hate and bi
Rafe’s POV(Flashback — 6 years ago)That day I was patrolling around the territory, just like the other Alphas under training. There had been news of a rogue werewolf targeting innocents, and we had been told to look for them.I didn’t know that while doing so, I would catch a familiar, tempting scent that almost brought out my innate vampire instincts—instincts I successfully suppressed thanks to my werewolf side that helped me counter it. But it was always on the brink of failing whenever that scent hit me. Her scent.Eira.She was returning home from school, walking alone on that deserted path, and it was already getting dark.Standing in the woods, my gaze lingered on her. Isn’t she afraid of going home alone? Why does her home have to be so isolated and away from others? Her family members are truly idiots. I frowned and decided to keep watch on her until she reached home.I didn’t want her to be in danger from a rogue. Now, thanks to her, I had to do everything to catch that ro
Roman’s POVThe next morning began as usual. Jason and Lucian were busy in the kitchen preparing breakfast, while Rafe and I tended to the pets before Eira woke. Kael had not yet appeared; perhaps he was still asleep, or perhaps he had locked himself away in his room again.As long as he came to the table, it would be enough. Eira was sleeping till late as well. I knew it wasn’t the medicine, but rather that she hadn’t slept after I left the room the previous night. When I returned, I saw her sleeping with a picture frame tightly held against her chest, her lashes damp as if she had been crying even in her sleep.Whatever we did, I knew it was going to be a long way before we could change things between her and us.I didn’t dare climb into the bed for fear of disturbing her sleep, so I slept on the couch, watching her for a long time before I finally fell asleep."Breakfast is almost ready. Are those two not coming out yet?" Lucian asked now, arranging the dishes on the table."I’ll
Eira’s POVRoman left thinking I had fallen asleep, but I hadn’t. I was waiting for him to fall asleep or leave.Just as he left and the room grew quiet, I turned toward the bedside table, my eyes finding the photo frame."Alice..." My voice trembled as the tears already gathered in my eyes. "How much I want to come to you—but I can’t."My fingers brushed over the glass, lingering on her face."Lucian says it wasn’t my fault, but how can I forget? It was my hand that pulled the trigger. I was the one who shot you. No matter what they tell me, that truth will never leave me. I just want to come to you. I’m so tired, Alice. Truly tired. I don’t know what else to do anymore. There’s nothing left inside me. All I have is hate and bitterness, and I fear it will consume your brothers—the very men you loved so dearly. I hate them, Alice, I hate them so much... but I don’t wish them harm, because it would hurt you."I pressed my fingers against the frame, as though the touch could bridge the
Roman’s POVThe pets had all settled into their places for the night. Vixen curled up in her newly gifted bed, Fluffy nestled faithfully beside her, and the little hamster, round with overeating, lay sprawled in the small basket I had brought him in, sleeping as though he were dead to the world.We headed to my room. Though we had the guest room ready—the one she stayed in when we first brought her here—the fear of leaving her alone and her ending up doing something to herself didn’t allow us to keep her there. We settled that she was going to stay in my room, as she was more comfortable with me, and I had marked her as well.Once inside the room, I didn’t really know how to go about it. But I decided it was time to take a step ahead, at least one step at a time.She sat at the edge of the bed, her attention fixed on the photograph Lucian had gifted her. The frame rested lightly in her hands, her gaze distant yet intent."It will look perfect on the bedside table," I told her as I sat
Roman’s POV Kael had used his Alpha power to throw me back, overpowering me completely. His decision was made. He was ready to kill her. Just as I hit the ground, a sharp gust of wind rushed past me. By the time I scrambled to my feet, it was already too late. He had let go. I saw her small body
Kael’s POV Before their banter could drag on, I cut in. "Let’s have breakfast. We have work to do." We headed to the dining room and took our seats around the table. Roman was the first to speak. "Kael, we need to arrange security around the hospital. By now, word must have spread that we have
Roman’s POV The moonlight from the sky was making it easier for us to see each other clearly. All five of us were frozen in our place, our minds entirely blank. For a while, not a sound stirred—until Lucian, who had been kneeling beside her, finally moved. In a flash, his hands shot out, wrappin
Rafe’s POV Even Jason, who had always been reluctant about touching that bitch, finally spoke, his tone taunting. "Kaizan, you see, there are five of us. And each one of us plans to take his sweet time fucking her, enjoying her, and breeding her with as many pups as we like." His gaze dipped sha







