ログイン*Adele's point of view*One by one, everyone fell into place, returning to their groups without another argument. The energy was still tense, but at least it was controlled now.We headed back toward the castle.The walk felt shorter this time, maybe because no one dared to speak. The sound of footsteps filled the quiet, heavy against the ground. A few minutes later, we reached the castle yard.“Oh no… I lost it,” Cindy muttered suddenly.“What did you lose, babe?” Kade asked, his head turning quickly toward her.“My bracelet,” she said, her voice tight with worry. “I think it slipped out of my pocket.”“That could be anywhere,” Kade replied, placing his hands gently on her shoulders. “And it’s getting dark. We will look for it tomorrow.”“No,” Cindy said quickly, shaking her head. “I know where it is. I put it in my pocket when we entered the cliff clearing. I can find it.”Before Kade could stop her, she was already moving.“Does someone want to go with her?” Demarion asked, his voi
*Adele's point of view*I wore the outfit Demarion had picked out for me. It was a fitted blue top with thin white lines running across it, paired with blue jeans that hugged just right. The fabric felt soft against my skin, and for a moment I caught my reflection and tilted my head slightly.He really did not have bad taste.We met downstairs where Kade, Cindy, James, and Diana were already waiting. The air felt heavy, like something unseen was pressing down on all of us.Diana stood a little apart from the rest. She had not said a single word since everything happened. Her face had lost all color. It was pale and dull, like the life had been drained out of her. Her eyes looked distant, as if she was still trapped in whatever she had seen.No one spoke as we made our way back along the narrow path that led to the forest. Dry leaves crunched softly under our feet, the sound too loud in the silence. The deeper we went, the colder it felt.When we reached the clearing, they were already
*Adele's point of view*A sharp, rhythmic rapping echoed against the wood of the bedroom door and my heart instantly stopped beating in my chest. "Alpha, we are getting ready to head out." Kade’s voice drifted through the heavy barrier. I froze, heat climbing up my neck and flooding my face with a deep, stinging crimson. I stood up quickly and turned my back toward Demarion. I could not bring myself to meet his gaze.A moment ago, I had been on the edge of surrendering entirely to him. That realization hung in the air, thick and suffocating, making me painfully aware of every inch of my skin.He had seen me. And what I was about to do to him. I was completely exposed to him, stripped of everything I used to guard myself. He had scanned the landscape of my body, memorizing every perceived flaw and noting every imperfection. I felt raw, completely vulnerable under his scrutiny. He had studied my greatest insecurity and the very shape of me. Before this, I had rarely given my appearan
*Adele's point of view*I looked over my shoulder and met Claire’s eyes. She looked furious as her face was tight with anger. Yet I smiled slowly at her, feeling calm and clearly unbothered. Her glare only deepened as two warriors dragged her away toward the dungeon.Good. Let her be angry.We walked through the forest as the tension slowly faded with each step. The trees closed in around us, their shadows stretching long across the ground. Then suddenly, something hit me hard. I let out a startled laugh as I fell back onto the ground, leaves crunching beneath me."Cindy!"She lay on top of me, laughing."Woman, aren’t you pregnant?" I asked, still laughing as I tried to catch my breath."Yeah," she said with a grin, pushing herself up slightly, "but being a werewolf has its perks."I shook my head, smiling as she got off me and pulled me back to my feet. This time, she wrapped her arms around me properly, holding me tight."I missed you," she murmured against my neck.I hugged her ba
*Adele's point of view*A sharp wave of gasps spread through the clearing, rising from both packs at once. It rolled through the crowd like wind through dry leaves, followed by a rush of hushed whispers that tangled together."There’s no way they’re brothers.""But look at them. They have the same face.""I wouldn’t be surprised. Demarion’s father got around a lot.""Silence!" Both Demarion and Darrell roared at the same time.Their voices crashed loudly and heavily through the forest, shaking the air itself. Birds burst out of the trees, wings beating wildly as they fled the sudden pressure that settled over us. Even the ground felt tense beneath my feet.Demarion’s jaw tightened and his eyes burned as he spoke. "We are not brothers."Damien’s lips curved slightly, like he had been waiting for that. "Actually, we are." His voice was calm, too calm. "To be exact, we’re fraternal brothers, Demarion."He turned his head slowly, his gaze shifting past the crowd. "Isn’t that right, mother
*Adele's point of view*We moved through the forest in complete silence. No one spoke and it felt like each of us was locked inside our own thoughts while carrying something heavy that could not be shared.Our steps pressed into the earth, crushing dry branches beneath our feet. The sharp cracks echoed softly around us, mixing with the quiet sounds of the forest. Crickets sang in a steady rhythm, and small animals rushed away as we passed, disappearing into the shadows before we could get close.Damien walked ahead, leading the way, while I followed a few steps behind him. Gavin and Theo stayed close behind me, keeping Claire between them. She was quiet now, but the anger in her eyes had not faded. It burned silently, like she was waiting for the opportunity do what was on her mind.The rest of the pack moved behind us, their presence watchful. However, my mind drifted as we walked. Damien had been very clear about one thing. Kade needed to be there, and the thought would not leave me
*Adele’s point of view*I had been standing outside the Alpha’s office for at least five minutes now. Maybe more.Time felt strangely slow when my nerves were involved. Seconds stretched, dragged, crawled. Oxygen felt scarce, the hallway felt too quiet, the silence pressing against my ears like it
*Adele's point of view* We stayed like that for several long seconds. Neither of us saying anything. Just making eye contact and breathing unevenly.The silence stretched, thick and heavy. It felt like the air itself was watching us. I did not know what was running through his mind, but I forced m
*Demarion's point of view* Adele stood frozen in front of me.She did not move. She barely breathed. Her eyes stayed locked on mine, wide and unsure, like a cornered deer that did not know which way to run.The sight of her made my chest tighten.I hated it.I looked down at her and felt it again,
*Demarion's point of view* Adele came down the stairs, and the sound of her heels tapping against the steps reached my ears before I even saw her.I pulled back from Serena the moment I heard it.My eyes lifted.And there she was.Adele.For one second, the world slowed. Her body went rigid on the







