“Elias?” I called out knowingly with a smirk, watching as the worry on his face disappeared in an instant, replaced by pure shock.“Wait! What?..."“What are you saying?”“Why are you suddenly calling me Elias? I’m Owen…”“Can’t you see that Elias was the one standing right in front of you, pretending to be weak?”“Why are you suddenly turning to me?” Elias stammered, still trying to fake Owen’s identity.I smirked again, seeing the stunned look on his face.He was so shocked that I saw through his stupidity so quickly. I couldn’t believe I had actually thought he was Owen just moments ago and I didn’t even listen to Faye before, and now I feel bad about it.But at the same time, I was glad Faye was with me, helping me see the truth. If not, I would’ve made a terrible mistake—one I could never forgive myself for.If I had killed Owen with my own hands, knowing he cried and showed me signs, it would have haunted me for the rest of my life. I’m so glad I didn’t, because I’d be living wi
Ronan and Adrian walked side by side back to the pack house. As they passed through the grounds, pack members bowed in respect, but the moment Ronan was out of sight, whispers began to ripple behind his back. He didn’t hear them, but Adrian noticed — and didn’t miss the cautious glances thrown their way.Without wasting time, they headed straight to the Alpha's office. Adrian reached for the door, opened it, and let Ronan step in first. But the moment Ronan crossed the threshold, he stopped dead in his tracks, eyes wide in shock.“What the hell!” Ronan gasped, his voice sharp and full of disbelief.Adrian chuckled behind him, clearly not surprised by Ronan’s reaction. “Why are you so shocked, Alpha Ronan? This was Kieran’s office, remember? You shouldn’t expect anything less. And trust me, this isn’t even the worst of it.”Ronan’s jaw dropped again as he took in the disturbing sight before him. “Is he insane?! This is supposed to be an Alpha’s office — a place of respect, leadership,
My rage burned like fire in my chest. The sight of Owen—who I believe was Elias—standing there with blood dripping from his hands and pack members dead around him, was too much. I could barely think straight."You monster!" I said furiously. "You killed them all!" Then, with a cruel scoff, I added, "But you’ll die today too, Elias. This is your day. You’ve been running from death—but not anymore."Owen looked at me with desperate eyes. His mouth moved, but no sound came out. He reached toward me, his face full of pain and confusion. But I didn't see any of that. All I saw was the man who had already destroyed everything—and still wanted to destroy more."Selene," Elias said from behind me, his voice shaking, even though it was all fake. "He's dangerous. You need to be careful."I turned to look at Elias. Blood still covered his clothes, and his face was pale. But there was something in his eyes—something that should have made me stop and think. Something that didn't belong."I'm not a
The ancient dagger gleamed in the dim light of the Moonseer's hut. Its blade was dark metal, etched with symbols. Ronan stared at it, his jaw clenched tight."Kill her?" Ronan's voice was flat, emotionless. "You want me to kill Selene?"The Moonseer nodded slowly. "It is the only way to stop what is coming and you're the only one who can kill Selene."Ronan turned away from the old man, running his hands through his hair. "No. I won't do it."Selene was the girl his heart had beat for so many years. Even though she hurt him, rejected him, and did something foolish, his heart kept telling him otherwise. Was he really sure he wasn’t in love with her anymore? Could he really kill her?But he quickly shook the thought away. He didn’t love Selene anymore. He had shut his heart off from her the moment she rejected him.Still, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t bring himself to kill her."You refuse?""I refuse," Ronan said firmly. "I may not have anything to do with her anymore, but I
The strange smile that flickered across Owen's bloodstained face vanished as quickly as it had appeared. I stared at him, my hands still gripping his shoulders to keep him steady. Something twisted in my gut—a warning, perhaps, or just the natural reaction to seeing someone I cared about covered in blood."Owen," I asked, my voice carrying both concern and suspicion, "what happened? Why were you smiling like that just now?"Owen's expression immediately shifted. The strange smile was gone, replaced by a look of pure terror. His eyes, which for a moment had seemed to hold something foreign, something that didn't belong, now widened with apparent fear. His body trembled under my grip, and when he finally spoke, his voice came out broken and hoarse."Elias," he choked out, his fingers digging into my arms with desperate strength. "Elias has come to the pack. He—he killed them all, Selene. Every single member of the Crimson Howl Pack. Everyone is dead."His words hit me like physical blow
Ronan arrived at the Blackwood Pack territory with urgency, his body still tense from the lingering pain of Selene’s rejection. The moment he stepped past the borders, Adrian was already rushing toward him, his expression tight with relief. “Alpha Ronan,” Adrian breathed out, his shoulders relaxing slightly as he reached him. “You’re here.” Ronan’s eyes swept across the pack grounds, searching for any signs of danger—any indication of why Adrian had called him back so urgently. But everything seemed normal. No battle scars, no blood, no scent of war in the air. His jaw clenched. “What’s wrong?” Ronan demanded, his voice low and rough. “You mind-linked me like the pack was under attack. But I don’t see anything.” Adrian exhaled sharply, his gaze darting around as if expecting an unseen threat to materialize. “It’s not here yet,” he said. “But it’s coming.” Ronan frowned. “What is?” Adrian’s voice dropped, urgency threading through his words. “A Moonseer came to us. He said