LOGINLarry's povCalvin let out a long, exhausted sigh. "Let's move before she changes her mind."We climbed back into the vehicles, and the heavy iron gates slowly groaned open. As our convoy rolled through the entrance and onto the main paved road of Rowan's territory, a strange, overwhelming wave of emotion washed over my chest.I leaned my head against the glass window, looking out at the grand archways, the sprawling stone training grounds, and the lush, familiar gardens. Despite all the pain, the drama, and the fear associated with this place... I had missed it. It was breathtakingly beautiful, and a part of me felt a quiet, melancholic peace just seeing it again.The convoy drove straight up the winding mountain path, stopping directly in front of the grand marble steps of the main palace.We all climbed out of the cars, standing in the cool evening air.Calvin turned to the group, his face serious. "We need to go straight to the throne room to see Rowan. The alchemists and Elis nee
Larry’s POV"You are not welcome here!" Sasha roared at us.And Beside me, Calvin let out a dark, murderous growl of anger.He was not pleased!Without a word, Calvin shoved his door open and stepped down out of the armored vehicle. His heavy combat boots hit the dirt with a loud thud, his broadsword clanking against his hip. I scrambled out right behind him, my heart hammering against my ribs as I stopped beside him."Sasha!" Calvin’s voice boomed across the clearing, dark and commanding. "What is the meaning of this?!"Sasha didn't flinch. She raised her chin higher, looking down her nose at Calvin with cold, aristocratic disdain."You are not allowed to enter this territory, Alpha Calvin," Sasha declared loudly, making sure her voice carried to the entire crowd. "As Luna Queen, I have been officially granted full authority to execute orders on Rowan’s behalf while our pack is in mourning. I am exercising that authority right now. I am rejecting your appeal to enter our gates, so tu
Larry's povElis looked worse than I had ever seen him. The arrogant, smirking Enigma who always carried himself like a king was completely gone.He looked hollow, pale, and thoroughly drained. He wasn't glaring at me, nor was he throwing smug remarks at Calvin. He just stood there staring blankly at the floor, his usual fiery confidence utterly snuffed out."Have you made your decision?" Calvin growled, stopping his pacing and glaring at the alchemists. "Because my convoy is leaving now. Larry and I are heading out this very second."At the sound of my name, Elis's head snapped up. His eyes widened slightly as he looked at me, then at Calvin."Where is Larry leaving to?" Elis asked, his voice rough and uneven."That is none of your damn business," Calvin snapped coldly. "But if you must know... We're heading to Rowan's pack."Instantly, Elis perked up, and a sudden, sharp light sparked in his dark eyes, then he shot a harsh, piercing glare straight at me.I immediately looked away, s
Larry's povThe palace was dead silent as I crept through the dark underground hallways, every shadow stretching out like a grasping hand.My heart pounded against my ribs in a frantic, uneven rhythm. Every few steps, I stopped and looked over my shoulder, holding my breath to make sure no castle guards were trailing me.Reaching the heavy oak doors of the underground healer station, I slipped inside.An elderly pack healer was sitting at a wooden desk near the back, quietly organizing glass vials. She jumped slightly as the door creaked, her pale eyes sweeping over me."Master Larry?" she asked, her voice raspy with age. "What are you doing down here at this hour? Are you hurt?""I... I accidentally cut my hand," I said quickly, holding up my bandaged wrist. "It happened when I knocked a cupboard over during the commotion earlier. I just want to get it cleaned properly.""Sit down, child," she instructed, gesturing to a stool beside her table.She gently unrolled the white cloth, exp
Larry's povCatherine had explicitly demanded that I leave Rowan's pack as her personal condition for carrying Rowan's heir. She had wanted me gone so she could have Rowan all to herself.But now... now that she had suffered a terrible miscarriage, that bargaining power was completely gone. She no longer had the leverage of the unborn heir holding over Rowan's head. Which meant there was nothing officially stopping me from being there.It's a nightmare, I thought, rubbing my aching temples. A complete nightmare that I am not prepared for.But at the end of the day, maybe this was how things were meant to be. Maybe fate was dragging me back to Rowan's pack for a reason.After all, I actually had massive, earth-shattering news for Rowan. I had discovered the truth about the mysterious man named 'Joseph'.... the man who was most likely Alistair's secret lover! The man who probably had caused Rowan's mother so much heartbreak all those years ago!But the deeper I thought about Joseph, the
Larry's pov"What do you mean?""It felt like... like those attackers were going out of their way not to kill my men," Calvin revealed, his voice dropping into a baffled whisper. "The only reason my guards were able to hold the inner courtyard and push them back was because the enemy wasn't dealing any fatal blows! They were using their wolf-dampening gear and heavy shields to push my warriors back, threatening them, blocking their strikes... but they weren't going for throat cuts or heart stabs."I blinked, thoroughly confused. "They weren't trying to kill your guards?""Not at all!" Calvin said, throwing his hands up in frustration. "When my men swung their broadswords and attacked back, the tactical men didn't even retaliate with lethal force. They just blocked, stepped back, and retreated the second that high-pitched signal horn sounded in the woods. It makes no sense, Larry! If an elite squad of thirty mercenaries breaches a castle, they come to slaughter people! Why break in jus
Larry's pov“Wow,” Rowan said. “I didn’t realize you’d be this shy after last night.”I gaped at him in shock. “After… after what?” my voice croaked.The laughter instantly died, and he frowned.“Wait,” he said slowly. “You don’t remember?”I felt dread fill my tummy. “Remember what?”He studied me
LARRY’S POV"Never, Larry,” Rowan snarled. “I will never ever stay away from you. And from today onward, you are forever mine!"I sat there analyzing his words as they rang in my mind over and over again. “You are forever mine!”He didn't sound like he was joking, or even teasing. There was an air
LARRY’S POV“Larry?” My sister, Sasha, called again, louder this time. There was something in her voice now— it sounded like confusion… and something very close to panic. “Larry, seriously, have you seen him? He’s not in his room. No one knows where he is.”Guilt slammed into me so hard I nearly ch
LARRY'S POVMy virginity was stolen last night… or at least I think so. But I’m not sure—I don’t really remember clearly.It might have just been a dream, or something worse… but I really hope it was a dream.I could only recall arching my back in response to the coldness of lube being rubbed on my







