ログイン—DAPHNE:Bad decisions were dangerous things, they never arrived all at once. They slipped quietly beneath your skin, spreading slowly until they became impossible to separate from your blood. And standing this close to Alpha Bellamy, with his breath mingling with mine and his chest brushing against my body beneath the water, I knew with terrifying certainty that I was about to make one.“What now?” he asked softly.The roughness in his voice sent warmth curling through me so intensely I nearly purred. Instead, I smirked and forced myself to move away from him before my self-control completely shattered.“Nothing,” I murmured lightly. “Just enjoy the water.”I swam deeper into the pool, pretending I didn’t feel his gaze burning into every inch of my skin. The cool water wrapped around my body, but it did nothing to ease the heat he’d already stirred inside me. I glanced over, caught off guard by how effortlessly he moved through the water. There was something unfairly graceful about h
—DAPHNE:A gentle touch brushed against my skin, sending ripples of sensation through my mind. Slowly, my eyelids fluttered open. The face etched itself instantly into my memory—Julian. He was not the person I had anticipated. A lingering disappointment gnawed at me, especially considering the recent events. I glanced around my room, searching for his presence, but he was nowhere to be found.“How are you feeling?” Julian asked softly as he rested a hand against my forehead.The pain had dulled into a faint ache now. “Better,” I murmured.Relief crossed his face and he let out a quiet breath. I wanted to ask about Alpha Bellamy immediately but stopped myself before the question could leave my mouth. Asking too quickly would only invite suspicion, especially after everything that had happened lately between us.Julian studied me for a second before speaking again. “If you’re wondering about my father, he’s making sure everyone responsible gets punished properly.”My lips parted slightl
—BELLAMY:Julian flipped through the documents spread across my desk before letting out a low whistle. “The weapons sold to the Arab werewolves brought in profit faster than expected.”Over the last few weeks, he had been helping me manage the endless workload piling up around the pack. Normally, I preferred handling things alone, but Julian had always possessed a sharp mind for business.“I heard their Alpha recently lost his wife,” he continued thoughtfully while scanning another report. “We should give them a few months before pushing another deal.”I glanced up from the paperwork in front of me. “You’re usually the one reminding me that business comes before emotions.”“That’s true,” he replied with a faint grin. “But relationships matter too. The Arabs have the largest male force among the allied packs. Staying on their good side means more fighters standing beside us if war ever comes.”He leaned back casually in his chair. “Remember what you’ve told me countless times? ' always
—DAPHNE:Light was a strange thing. Some believed it was simply the absence of darkness, while others believed it was something deeper, something alive inside a person’s soul. In our pack, light meant far more than brightness. It was the moon’s blessing, the wolf sleeping within us, the source of strength, status, and power. That was why the Light Festival mattered so much.Every year, the pack gathered to honor the moon and the gifts it bestowed upon us. It was more than a celebration. It was sacred. A night dedicated to wolves, mates, and destiny itself. Those who had not yet awakened their wolves often did during the festival, and many discovered their soulmates beneath the moonlight.This year, the festival meant everything to me. I was twenty-three without a wolf or mate, something almost unheard of in our world. The older I became, the more people whispered about me like I was cursed. The festival felt like my final chance to become who I was always meant to be. Usually, only a
—DAPHNE:When all the alarms began blaring in my head, I expected one of two reactions from Alpha Bellamy. Either he would shove me away or immediately pull back. What I never expected was for him to cup my face gently and blow softly into my eyes. I sat there frozen, confusion rushing through me so fast it left me breathless. The moment he released me, I quickly scooted away from him. Julian still stood near the doorway with one brow raised slightly, surprise clear across his face.“She had something in her eyes.” Alpha Bellamy explained calmly. The excuse sounded weak even to me. Whether Julian believed him or not, he didn’t show it. His gaze swept slowly across the room before finally settling on me. The instant he noticed the bruises scattered across my skin, his hands clenched tightly at his sides.“Did Roth do this to you?” he asked as he walked closer, anger darkening his expression.“Yes,” I answered quietly, unable to hold his gaze for long.Alpha Bellamy rose from his seat
—DAPHNE:I could feel Bellamy’s want through the bond. I was sure he could feel mine as well. It felt wrong and yet terrifyingly right. I should be avoiding him. Instead, I was here in the pack, wanting him. With the way his gaze ran over my body as he confronted Roth, alight with a hunger that made me wet and aching for him, his scent was thick in the room. I felt heady with the rush of it and had to bite my lip to stifle a whimper.My breathing came faster as I watched him. Bellamy stood there radiating the commanding aura of the Alpha he was, completely unbothered by his son’s temper. Meanwhile, I stood in the corner of the room staring at him like the thirstiest woman alive, my thoughts filthy and shameful in ways they never should have been. Craving another man’s cock after one taste, despite carrying the scar of rejection by another. And not just any other man—he was my ex-father-in-law. A man old enough to be my father. Heat flooded my face, but the shame did nothing to lessen







