เข้าสู่ระบบNatalia's Pov “See that she’s comfortable when she wakes up.”“Yes, Alpha,” a woman answered softly.I heard Dominic's voice first, followed moments later by his footsteps fading down the hallway after the woman response.Everything felt distant, like I was trapped between sleep and waking while unfamiliar scents drifted through the air and Hazel stirred weakly beneath my ribs.When I finally opened my eyes and looked around, I realized I was no longer in the room Dominic had given me, but in an entirely different chamber.The room was far bigger than mine, luxurious yet intimidating in the quiet way only an Alpha's territory could be. I was lying on a massive king-sized bed positioned at the center of the room, draped in dark silk sheets, while golden chandeliers cast a warm glow across the soft cream walls adorned with paintings of Alphas and Lunas from previous reigns. Rich mahogany furniture lined the room, polished to perfection, and the faint scent of cedarwood, leather, and
Natalia's Pov Shock flashed across Dominic's face the moment I told him his own nephew—my first mate—wanted me dead.“Azrael!” Dominic roared, his voice shaking the walls as he stormed toward the door.What the hell was he doing?Even Hazel stirred uneasily beneath my ribs."Where are you going?" I asked, panic evident in my voice."What I should have done a long time ago.""And what's that supposed to mean?" I asked as I rolled off the covers and got to my feet, quickly grabbing him by the arm before he stepped out the door.He stopped but didn't turn around, his broad back rigid beneath his shirt."What do you mean by that?" I asked again, confused.I had just told him his nephew was trying to kill me, so what did he mean by saying he was going to do what he wanted to do a long time ago?I finally stood in front of him, searching his face, and when our gazes met, his eyes were no longer the beautiful honey brown ones. Now they glowed crimson. Even Hazel lowered instinctively beneat
Natalia's Pov "What did I ever do to deserve this, Shane?" I choked, blood spilling past my lips as my hands trembled around the dagger buried in my stomach.Shane looked at me without mercy, his eyes cold and hollow as he drove the dagger deeper, like my pain meant nothing to him."Because you stood between me and the woman I love."Then Shane ripped the dagger free and agony tore through me."No!"I jolted awake, trembling violently as cold sweat clung to my skin.A nightmare.Only a nightmare… though Hazel remained strangely restless beneath my skin.Suddenly, the door pushed open and Dominic crossed the room in seconds, concern darkening his expression.He was beside me before I could steady my breathing, his hand closing around mine."Are you hurt, Natalia?""I heard you from the room beside yours.”I turned my gaze to him as I regained my composure."I–I'm fine. It was just a nightmare," I said, brushing away strands of hair from my face."Nightmares do not make wolves sound li
Natalia's POVHis scent—why does it have to be this intoxicating? I almost can't breathe around him.Chocolate and lemons. Goddess. This is insane.Hazel suddenly pushed into my thoughts. I almost rolled my eyes because I already knew she would tease me about Dominic, considering she had said how delicious he smelled before.She wasn't lying.Dominic smelled delicious, and honestly, I was shocked my wolf had not already pushed me into his arms.Speaking of which… Did we almost kiss?And does he realize I am becoming obsessed with his scent?"Goddess, what is the meaning of this?" Natalia! Hazel shouted inside my head.The urge to scream at her right now was almost overwhelming, but instead, my palms curled into fists."What the hell do you want, Hazel? Can't you see I'm with Dominic?" I said in my mind, but I could practically feel her rolling her eyes.Open your eyes. Dominic is our mate. And his wolf is calling out to us.Mate Mate. Mate. Finally,She continued to chant."What th
Dominic's PovFor years, I watched mating ceremonies come and go without ever finding my mate. At first, I pretended not to care. Then the whispers started. The pity. The mocking glances from female wolves who believed I was too proud to notice them.Worst of all was my granduncle constantly pressuring me about marriage, bloodlines, and heirs, as though I could simply choose a woman and silence the emptiness clawing inside my wolf.Alex, my wolf, hated those conversations.They speak as if mates can be bought. He would snarl inside me, calling them weak-minded fools.For a long time, Alex and I believed the Moon Goddess had denied us what every wolf was born craving—a mate. Someone whose scent settled beneath your skin and whose presence quieted the beast within.So every mating ceremony ended the same way. With me alone.Then Natalia happened, and everything changed. She felt like a blessing sent by the Moon Goddess herself. And the cruelest part: I had watched her grow into herself
Natalia's Pov The day of the choosing ceremony finally arrived.My maids moved around me, adjusting every detail as they dressed me in a long flowery velvet gown. The fabric clung perfectly to my body. Soft yet elegant. My hair was styled into a neat high bun, and my makeup was kept simple, just the way I liked it.Nothing too loud. Nothing too soft.Earlier that morning, I had mind-linked my father and asked him to release Samantha and Shane. I didn’t need whispers spreading through the pack, or worse, Samantha twisting the story in her favour.I wanted everything clean, and controlled.And most importantly, I wanted this day to go exactly the way I planned.Before noon, one of the maids informed me that they had both been released.A small smile tugged at my lips. I already knew what was coming, and I couldn’t wait to see Shane’s face when the priest called out the name of the man I had chosen.He had always wanted to marry me—not for love, but for power. For control. For everythi







