MasukRaven’s POV. Over the past few days of going back and forth along the pack border, we finally managed to resolve the issue of the rogues lurking near our territory. They claimed the rogue was merely wandering, but to be certain there was no threat to our pack, we conducted a thorough investigation to determine whether it was truly harmless or sent to spy on us. As soon as I returned, I had Haliyah summoned through my Beta after finding out she wasn’t in the pack house. One of the reasons I rushed back was because I started to suspect that she had been doing something while I was gone. Even though I received regular reports about her, I still couldn’t feel at ease. According to the men I assigned to keep an eye on her, she hadn’t done anything unusual. Whenever she went out, it was only to attend pack events as my representative. “Alpha, Luna Haliyah asked me to inform you that she’s on her way back,” Caleb reported after ending the call. “She said there’s no need to pick her up be
Haliyah’s POV. Only two days were left before the birthday banquet of Cassandra and Raven’s child, and I wasted no time gathering more evidence against them. I only had one chance to file for divorce and win the case before the council. If I failed, I would have to face the consequences. I knew Raven well. He would not let it go easily, especially when it threatened the reputation he had built within the pack, and even more so his position as Alpha. I knew what he was capable of, but I didn’t know how far he would go to take revenge on me. Whatever it was, I would face it without fear. I was done letting him control my life. This time, I would put myself first. Though there had been an unease within me, that fake identity had helped greatly. I had become a subject of interest. Most people believed I was merely another noblewoman, and so far, no one had questioned or looked into my background. I couldn’t afford to be exposed. No one must know I was Raven’s Luna until I had carried
Damon’s POV. When I heard that Hailey had just left, an inexplicable dejection washed over me. I didn’t even bother to conceal the displeasure that surfaced on my face that even Ford began to notice and wonder why my mood had suddenly soured. “What do you mean she left?” Ford asked, drawing a puzzled look as he turned to the man who had delivered the news. “She left just a few minutes ago. I saw her heading out with another woman.” Ford gave an incredulous breath. “She left already?” The man just shrugged. “She didn’t stay long.” “That’s just great,” Ford exhaled with frustration. “I’ve been trying to catch her at one of these events for weeks, and she leaves before I even get the chance.” “Bad timing,” the man nodded. “Yeah,” Ford replied dryly. “You could say that.” The man glanced between us, then gave a nod. “Anyway… I thought you’d want to know.” Without waiting for a response, he excused himself and walked back into the crowd. Silence lingered in his wake, as though
Damon’s POV. With my finger, I stirred the ice in the glass of tequila I was holding. I sat at the edge of the bar counter, watching people greet each other with cheek kisses and clink their glasses together. Typical behavior of elites in social gatherings. I averted my gaze and took a long gulp of my drink. The bitterness burned down my throat, but I set the glass down like it didn’t bother me at all. That had always been one of the reasons I rarely attended pack meetings or events. I didn’t like pretending, especially not the subtle competitions with Alphas. On top of that, most people were hesitant to approach me because of my reputation. And yet now, I found myself doing the very things I used to avoid. I had started attending these events that demanded social interaction again. Sensing my boredom, Ford left me alone instead of pushing me to socialize. I glanced over at him and saw that he was thoroughly enjoying himself on the dance floor. This last event we attended was som
Damon’s POV. “The one everyone’s been talking about lately…” Ford said, sounding intrigued. We kept walking inside the pack house with Daniel leading the way, while Ford went on about the woman he called Hailey. “I only met her once,” Ford added, a hint of interest clear in his voice. “It was at one of the gatherings, but she stood out immediately. She’s clever. You can tell just from the way she talks. And the way she carries herself… It comes naturally.” Daniel chuckled. “You’re praising her a lot for someone you only met once.” “I’m serious,” Ford insisted. “She draws attention without even trying. People notice her the moment she walks in.” I remained quiet, my expression unchanged, though I found myself listening more. “That’s exactly the kind of Luna I’ve been looking for,” Ford continued. “Someone like her.” Daniel smirked. “You already decided that after one meeting?” Ford shrugged. “You just know when you see her.” I snickered but said nothing. For someone Ford ba
Haliyah’s POV. Because of my active presence in pack gatherings, I gradually became known within social circles as a charming woman. Soon, whispers began circulating about the version of me I had created in their minds. Little did they know that the woman they now admired and spoke highly of was the same one they once looked down upon. “Your reputation is already spreading, Hailey.” I turned my attention to the voice beside me. It was Luna Catherine from the Embermoon Pack. Their pack specialized in maternal care systems, ensuring that no pregnant she-wolf was left unattended. I had met her at a previous event, and since then, she had been overly friendly with me. I went with her because she had invited me to assist in checking on expecting mothers and ensuring that the pack healers were properly attending to pregnant wolves within their territory. I wasn’t sure why she chose me for something so personal, but I agreed anyway. It was another opportunity for exposure, another lay
Haliyah’s POV.I had barely managed a few hours of sleep when the door to my room burst open with a violent slam. The sound jolted me awake. My body jerked up from the bed. Cassandra stormed in, her eyes looked almost manic. “You!” she spat, pointing a trembling finger straight at me. “You poison
Haliyah’s POV. “Raven!” Cassandra called once more, her voice was filled with distress. Raven’s head turned sharply toward the door. His whole expression changed. Then, he stepped away from me completely and moved toward the door. He strode across the room and pulled the door open. The moment it
Haliyah’s POV.Raven’s grip on my shoulders tightened as he pinned me harder against the wooden door behind me. The impact wasn’t painful, but it trapped me completely. His arm was braced beside my head while the other stayed firmly on my shoulder, blocking any way for me to escape. His chest press
Haliyah’s POV.“Always be my wife…”The statement caught me off guard. I stared at Raven without blinking, trying to find some kind of explanation on his face. But the more I looked, the more confused I became. Was I hearing him right? What was he trying to say? I couldn’t understand at all.What d







