LOGINChapter 52MadelineI stayed awake almost the entire night, replaying everything that had happened since the strange wolf girl was brought into the ward. Her words kept echoing in my mind. She told me she came for me. She said I was the only one who could save her. She said Damon was coming.I did not know if she was telling the truth or delirious from the lunar vein sickness, but something in her eyes made me believe her. There was a faint glow in them, like someone who had seen things far beyond what any ordinary wolf should witness.By morning, my head was throbbing. I barely slept, yet I forced myself out of bed and dressed quietly so I would not wake the triplets. My heart felt heavy. A part of me desperately wanted to check on William again, but another part of me feared what I might see.The distance between us was growing. He no longer looked at me like his wife. He looked at me like a stranger.And it scared me more than Damon ever did.I grabbed my bag and headed downstairs.
Chapter 51 Madeline barely slept that night. Even long after the house went quiet, her thoughts kept racing in every direction. Rowan’s voice still echoed in her mind — filled with heartbreak, anger, and a pain she couldn’t fully understand. Autumn’s confession didn’t leave her either. It felt like she had stepped backward into a story she wasn’t prepared to witness.By morning, the tension around her chest still hadn’t eased. She dragged herself out of bed, washed her face, and moved around the kitchen quietly. The triplets were still asleep, giving her a moment to breathe.But her peace was short-lived.A knock sounded at her door — firm, familiar, and demanding.Her heart skipped.Rowan.As soon as she opened the door, she knew something was wrong. His eyes were cold, darker than usual, and his jaw was clenched tightly. He looked like a man carrying a storm on his back.“We need to talk,” he said.Madeline swallowed. “Come in.”He stepped inside, his presence filling the room imme
Chapter 50 The atmosphere in the room felt heavy, almost suffocating. No one spoke for several seconds after Rowan’s outburst. His voice had echoed through the walls, shaking everyone who was present. Autumn sat frozen, her hands trembling slightly on her lap, while Madeline stood by the window, her gaze distant and unreadable.Rowan’s chest rose and fell as he tried to calm himself, but the fire in his eyes betrayed the storm brewing inside him. He turned his gaze to Madeline, who finally faced him with quiet strength.“You lied to me,” Rowan said coldly. “You knew what she was planning all along, didn’t you?”Madeline’s expression didn’t waver. “No, Rowan,” she replied softly. “I didn’t know she was going to fake her sickness. I only learned about it when I examined her.”“You expect me to believe that?” he scoffed. “You, of all people, couldn’t see through her act?”Autumn swallowed hard. She hadn’t expected things to unfold this way. She only wanted to draw Madeline’s attention,
Chapter 49Madeline couldn’t sleep that night. Every time she closed her eyes, Autumn’s voice echoed in her head — “He knows you’re alive.” The words wouldn’t stop replaying, digging deeper into her chest like a thorn she couldn’t pull out.The clock ticked past midnight, and she sat up, pressing a hand against her forehead. The room was silent except for the soft hum of the rain outside. William was fast asleep beside her, his breathing calm and even. For a moment, she looked at him, wondering what would happen if he found out everything — who she really was, what she was running from, and why the past refused to stay buried.Her phone buzzed again. Her heart raced as she reached for it, fearing another message. But this time, it was from an unknown caller.She hesitated, staring at the screen before answering. “Hello?”There was silence for a few seconds. Then a low, familiar voice spoke. “You didn’t think I’d stop looking for you, did you?”Madeline froze, her blood running cold. S
Chapter 48 Madeline sat quietly in the back seat of the car, staring out the window as the scenery flew by. Her mind was far from calm. Ever since she’d heard the conversation between Rowan and the others, her thoughts had been in turmoil. The secrets she had buried years ago were slowly finding their way back to the surface, and she feared what would happen when the truth finally came out.William drove silently beside her, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly. He could sense her restlessness but didn’t want to pressure her into talking. For the past few days, Madeline had been distant, lost in her thoughts, and he didn’t know how to reach her.Finally, he broke the silence. “You’ve been quiet all morning. Is something bothering you?”Madeline blinked, realizing she hadn’t even noticed how long she’d been silent. “No, I’m fine,” she lied, forcing a smile that didn’t reach her eyes.William gave her a knowing look. “You’re a terrible liar, Maddie.”She chuckled softly but di
Chapter 47: Madeline’s heartbeat thundered in her chest as Rowan’s words hung in the air. Her father’s brother? Alive? That couldn’t be true.She took a cautious step back, shaking her head in disbelief. “No, Rowan. You’re lying. My uncle died when I was fifteen. He was killed in the southern border war. I saw his body.”Rowan’s eyes stayed fixed on hers, golden and steady. “What you saw was a lie,” he said calmly. “That body wasn’t him. Your father’s brother—Alpha Darius—is alive. He’s been in hiding all these years, waiting for his chance to destroy everything your family built.”Madeline’s throat went dry. The cabin suddenly felt smaller, suffocating. “Why should I believe you? You’ve lied to me before. You hurt me before.”“I know,” Rowan said softly, lowering his voice. “But this time, I’m not your enemy.”The sincerity in his tone was almost painful to hear. Madeline wanted to look away but couldn’t. There was something in his eyes—something raw and true—that told her he wasn’t







