We headed for the BloodStone Eclipse Pack soon after a tear-shedding goodbye from Marcus and Alpha Paleframe. Although I didn’t call Alpha Paleframe my father, I told him that we would meet again in the future. I said it plainly, without sugarcoating anything. He smiled faintly but didn’t stop me. Maybe, deep down, he understood. Maybe he always did.Marcus couldn’t accompany me after he learned about some urgent affairs he needed to handle immediately. So, practically, I was sent with Alessandro. Just the two of us. In the same car.I tried to take the backseat to keep my distance, but Alessandro—ruthless as ever—had his own twisted way of asserting dominance. He opened the passenger side door and stood in front of it with a deadpan expression, as if daring me to resist.“Don’t be stubborn,” he said lazily, crossing his arms. “It’s not like I’ll bite.”I gave him a cold look but got into the passenger seat anyway. That arrogant bastard didn’t even hide the smirk that curled on his li
The strong gust of wind hit the ground, causing dust to wander off as the hidden giant door opened. I said goodbye and walked first.Marcus and Alessandro were behind. Alessandro didn't hide his hostility towards Dale Willows, who had been walking beside me."Alpha Marcus and Alpha Alessandro!" Luna Valarie called them from behind as she stayed near the door."As I told you, the Forbidden Valley returns the people differently. You two aren't different either. Hope you will understand what has changed within yourselves!"She waved her hand and within a second, the door shut, disappearing into the air."You aren't possibly going to follow us outside the Pack, are you?" I asked Dale, who was carrying the small suitcase I had to buy because of some things I bought from the marketplace.Dale took a glance at me before he shook his head. His sharp jaw slightly clenched, "The path in the Valley of Darkness is dangerous. One wrong turn can send you into the abyss of eternal pain.""Really?" I
Mauve,I scanned myself in the mirror—twice. Not because I doubted what I saw, but because I barely recognized the reflection staring back.The hair had grown longer, sleeker, and held a faint shimmer that hadn’t been there before, like strands touched by moonlight. My posture was straighter, the softness in my gaze now replaced with sharp clarity. My hearing was heightened—I could hear the conversation of birds outside the window clearly—and my sight had grown unnervingly precise. I saw everything, every freckle, every thread of fabric. It was almost… overwhelming.“Not bad,” I muttered, narrowing my eyes as I tilted my head, examining myself with mild curiosity. “Now I definitely look like a member of the Paleframe bloodline.”“Sound like you don’t like that,” Neva whispered inside my head, her voice clear and confident. The sheer strength in her tone pulsed through my bones like a rhythm I couldn’t ignore. She wasn’t a shadow anymore. She was part of me.“Some things are unavoidabl
Alessandro, "Luna Valarie! Where is Mauve?" I asked, my voice sharp with concern as I stepped into the grand corridor where she stood with her servants and attendants. Luna Valarie turned slightly, her expression unreadable yet calm. Her silver-embroidered gown shimmered faintly under the glow of the chandeliers, but her eyes were fixated on the bedroom door behind her. “She is fine. She is changing,” she replied, almost too casually for my liking. Changing? "Is she alright? Is she going to come with us?" Marcus asked, his tone brimming with a desperation I didn’t even try to hide. He wasn’t just worried. He was terrified. So was I. I met Luna Valarie's gaze, echoing his concern, “Is she coming with us?” “She went through a huge transformation,” she said slowly, her words almost cryptic. “I don’t know. It’s her choice.” My brows furrowed deeply. I didn’t like that. “What transformation?” My voice was lower now, more cautious, but sharp with a protective edge. Mauve had alread
"So, you drugged them?" Luna Valarie burst into laughter the moment the healer finished explaining that Alessandro and Marcus weren’t drunk from alcohol—but from a sleeping poison, a tranquil substance designed to sedate even the most stubborn wolves.Her laughter was sharp, almost disbelieving, as she leaned back against the wrought iron bench beneath the garden’s wooden pergola. The roses above us trembled with the breeze, and the sun cast fractured beams of gold on her silver hair.I chewed on my taco, shrugging with calm detachment. "I want to sever my ties with them. Although Alpha Alessandro doesn’t matter to me—except for the baby growing inside—Marcus seems to be genuine about taking care of me. Still, I want those unwanted strings cut off. My family is a net I never chose.""You’re so calm about this!" Luna Valarie blinked between chuckles, her laughter fading into a breathy sigh. "Are you sure? What if you regret it later?""Regret?" The word made me laugh. Not a joyful laug
Mauve,After breakfast, I went straight to my room. I knew Luna Valarie wanted me to attend the BloodStone Eclipse Pack to use my ability.However, I didn’t want to be distracted by them. I didn’t want to put a hold on my 72 hours of training.So, I decided to meet them outside.When I arrived at the guest house, I noticed Marcus and Alessandro were on the verge of getting into each other’s neck. Tension crackled in the air like static before a storm.Alessandro, who usually had arrogant dominance but stayed levelheaded, seemed visibly irritated by Marcus. His clenched jaw and furrowed brows gave it away.A sign of friendship?As I stepped onto the first corridor, Alessandro flinched. His head snapped toward me like he sensed something before even seeing me. His eyes met mine—and froze.He stood rigid, like someone caught off guard. The air between us thickened.“Mauve!” he whispered, almost breathlessly.I didn’t say anything. I simply walked toward them. My footsteps echoed sharply