“Maybe I'll come back later. I'm sorry,” I said, tension strangling my voice. “No, please. Stay!” He said in a calm tone. I looked at him hysterically, and, like he had just recognised his own nudity, he smiled confidently. “I'll just put on something if you're uncomfortable.” “Uncomfortable?” I scoffed, trying to sound assuring. “No, I'm not uncomfortable. I've seen a lot of naked boys.” He shot a glance at me, sending a thrill running down my chest. “Boys?” He asked, closing the distance between us. He grabbed my left hand and placed it on his hard breast, his heart beating steady, a stark contrast to mine, which raced like an antelope running from a predator in a jungle. “Well… I've seen a lot of naked boys, but not a naked man…” I whispered softly, gazing and feeling lost in his starry eyes. ******************* Reina Grayson, the wolf-less Alpha's daughter, harbours a dangerous secret: she possesses a grey wolf. If her Pack discovers, she’ll be killed. When Alpha Van Killian, whom she was forced to marry, rejects her for her step-sister, Reina is poisoned and dies. Gifted a second chance by the Moon Goddess, she is reborn as Narah Smith. On her eighteenth birthday, she uncovers her true identity, but she had lost her wolf. She returns to her hometown, now living among her enemies as a common maid. As she navigates her past, she forms a bond with Alpha Van, who believes she’s his second chance mate despite being married to her step-sister. But with a vengeful heart and a determination to uncover the mysteries of her death, Narah must choose: embrace her fated mate or accept Alpha Zander’s proposal? Can she seek revenge on those who wronged her, or will she remain forever in the shadows?
View MoreGINA'S POVThe café buzzed with chatter and the rich aroma of fresh coffee enveloped me, but I barely registered it as I slipped through the front door.I was here at that bastard's beck and call, just like every other time, caught in the web of my past choices.He had called at the wrong moment, and suddenly, I was reminded of everything I’d tried to bury.If only I hadn't been so f**king careless eighteen years ago, Arthur wouldn’t have known about Reina's death or Van's enchantment. Just because he had attached himself to me like a leech, sucking me dry for years, he was able to discover my affair with Liam as well.Arthur knew basically everything that could implicate me. He held the threads of my life in his hands; he knew about my involvement in the dark choices I had made.He knew I had enchanted Van to reject Reina and choose me as his wife and Luna. He knew I had poisoned her before the Lunar bonding ceremony so I could take her place.(Flashback)(Eighteen years ago, few ho
NARAH'S POVThe sun reflected the gold in Zander's hair, casting away the shadows, and his smile radiated as his eyes sparkled like diamonds.He seemed so energetic, and I didn't want to spoil his mood with my gloom, so I faked a smile.Was he always this lively?Zander was wearing a white T-shirt and black denim trousers. His shiny black shoes completed the look perfectly. God! He looked dashing from every angle, and he smelled great too.He helped me pull out a chair and ushered me to sit like a gentleman before sitting down himself when we arrived at the café.I gulped hard as he took off his black leather jacket, revealing his muscular arms.“Are you good?” He asked.“Yes, thank you. I appreciate that you agreed to see me. Thank you so much,” I responded.And thank the heavens that you had arrived in time to pick me up. It would have been embarrassing had I walked all the way to the gate, I thought, but didn't say it.“Babe, I'm all yours, and you're the reason I'm still around. I
GINA'S POV“What was Narah talking about you killing your sister?” Van asked, slamming the door behind us, the sound bouncing off the walls in my room like thunderclap.“I don't know what she was talking about. She was falsely accusing me of something she didn't even know. She just wanted to provoke me.”“To provoke you by accusing you of murder? Of all things, Gina, MURDER!” His voice echoed as he punched the wall behind me with a great thud, almost grazing my face. I quivered beneath him. “Does that even make sense to you, Gina?” he continued.I pushed him off and started to pace back and forth, replaying the scene from the living room.How the f**k did that serving b**ch know about Reina. How did she know that I murdered her? I'd never spoken about it with anyone and besides, Narah wasn't born in Vaelothor. She's from another town, so how did she know?The night of Reina's Lunar bonding flashed through my mind. I bit my lower lip, trying to keep calm. Yes, I murdered her. I murdere
NARAH’S POVThe soft glow of the morning light filtered through my window, and slowly, I opened my eyes and thought, was it a dream?I opened my eyes wide when the realisation hit me—it wasn't a dream. No, it really wasn't a dream.I hurriedly sat up, searching my body for marks. I knew Alpha Van had been in my room last night; his scent still lingered in here and on me. That's how I knew. And gosh! The throbbing in between my legs.“What have I done?” I cried in a soft voice, my heart racing as my mind replayed the events of last night.“He marked me,” I whispered under my breath, not completely stunned as my fingers ran over the bite behind my left shoulder.I had let Alpha Van mark and claim me. I wasn't so completely different from Gina now, was I? A tear rolled from my eyes. Why did something so beautiful hurt?Was it the fact that he wasn't mine and I had given him this chance despite what had transpired between us in the past?Or was it the fact that I was actually in love wit
ALPHA VAN'S POV My mood was sour throughout the entire day after seeing the woman that I loved with another man—not just another man, but Zander. Zander, for crying out loud. We had a history that I would rather not talk about. I knew there were things I never spoke of. My father was one of those things I had shoved on a shelf and locked up. Dead as he was, he was dead to me before he even died.My mother was another because I didn't like to remember anything that concerned her. Even though she still walked the earth freely and breathed air, she was long dead and forgotten, just like she forgot about having children. I paced around my office, the sharp scent of leather mingling with the stale air. The tension in my chest felt like a weight, pressing down with every step sharper and more painful than the last.With a surge of rage, I slammed my hands across the table, scattering the files onto the cold floor. The papers floated momentarily, catching the dim light before drifting dow
NARAH'S POV Mate?Did he just call me that?I stood in stunned silence, trying to process Alpha Zander’s unexpected declaration. I heard Cindy gasp and it brought me out of my head and back into—I didn't know if I should call it reality because it was so freaking hard to believe at that moment.Zander’s piercing gaze felt like a magnetic pull, tugging at something deep within me.“Mate,” he repeated, his voice low and confident, the smirk still lingering on his lips.The word sent a shockwave through me, a mix of exhilaration and fear. The scent from him—could that be me sensing a mate bond, but too busy to notice?“Wait,” I finally managed to say, shaking my head slightly to regain my composure. “Who are you?”Like I didn't already know his name.Zander’s expression shifted to one of intrigue. “Zander Cage. I'm surprised you don't know.”I definitely wouldn't have known that if it weren't for a girl in the hall who had gossiped about it to me. Cindy cleared her throat and asked to b
NARAH'S POV As Chris and I stepped outside the estate, my heart pounded in my chest. Did Bryan actually know something, or was he just being suspicious of me? The weight of his probing questions lingered in my mind, gnawing at my nerves.“I’m glad you’re okay,” Chris said, glancing at me with that familiar intensity that made my heart race. “I was worried.”“Thanks, Chris. I appreciate it,” I replied, trying to steady my voice. Yet, the tension from the council meeting felt suffocating, tightening around me like a noose.We reached his car, and Chris leaned against it, his expression shifting to something more serious. “Narah, I found Liora.”My breath hitched. “What? Where is she?”“She’s at my place. She told me she went out to get some fresh air in the woods.”Relief washed over me, quickly followed by a wave of concern. “Is she safe? Does she know about the council meeting today?”What was I thinking? How would she know? Even I didn't know about the meeting until Cindy told me ab
NARAH'S POVHow could Liora come to the mansion? She should know she'd be in danger if she dared to show her face here. I didn’t think she’d be reckless enough to leave Chris’s place.The guards began to roam the room, scanning for anyone suspicious. I was certain Liora had masked her witch’s aura whenever she came to town just like Chris had been doing, but anxiety gnawed at me. What if she hadn’t?The compass in Jeremiah's hand must be guiding him to where Liora should be in the hall. My heart pounded as I navigated through the nervous crowd, inspecting their anxious faces for a glimpse of her.Jeremiah moved through the gathering, his gaze sharp as a hawk hunting for a doomed prey. “Remain silent!” a guard barked, striking a pack member on the back.“Be still. No one moves. Stay where you are,” Jeremiah commanded, his voice resonating in the tensed hall.A hush fell over the room, amplifying the sound of my heartbeat. I edged closer to the front row, hiding behind a few pack membe
NARAH'S POV Traitor? Did he find out that I had helped Liora escape? Alpha Van's grip tightened, wrapped around my waist like a serpent. His left hand slowly moved up to my chest before grabbing my neck.His hot breath kissed the back of my neck, sending shivers down my spine and making my honeypot wet for no reason. Goodness! I realised I wasn't thinking at that moment; it felt as if my brain was on a vacation.“Alp–Alpha Van,” I stammered in a hushed tone, finding it difficult to breathe.I loved the feel of his hand on me, but his grip around my neck was becoming too tight and it felt like he was strangling me on purpose.“Please, stop,” I begged, my voice raspy.“Why did you help the witch?” He asked, inhaling my scent like a drug.Suddenly, he pushed me, slamming my body against the wall. His jaw and fist clenched. His eyes were otherworldly and dark, and I wondered, was this really Alpha Van?“Answer me, Narah, why did you help the witch?”I began hitting his hand with both of
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