Philip pov. I observed Lora's intense desire to be closer to that child, her longing palpable in the way her eyes yearned for connection. I knew she had informed the Alpha that she intended to discuss his wife's tragic demise, but the Lora I had come to know was never preoccupied with avoiding discussions about the deceased. Perplexed by Lora's peculiar behavior, I paced around my room, searching for answers within the confines of my thoughts. Why was she acting so strangely? What could possibly be causing this shift in her demeanor? Finally, I settled on my bed, casting my gaze across the room. While it wasn't as spacious as the room I had in the Shadowmoon pack, it still offered a sense of comfort and familiarity that I found somewhat reassuring. The ambiance felt strangely avoidable, as if it provided a sanctuary within these unfamiliar surroundings. Just as I contemplated venturing out to uncover the truth, an interruption shattered the silence. The sound of a door opening echo
Mora pov. I pick up a bottle by the side of my body and toss it against the wall, the shattering glass ringing out in the tense silence of the room. How did she get here? I was stressed out because I didn't know what to do, my mind racing with the possibilities.As I look up at my brother, I see his tense posture and speechless expression mirroring my own. The air between us crackles with unspoken tension.I pace around the castle, the sound of my footsteps echoing through the empty halls as I try to calm myself down and consider my next move. The smell of musty old stones fills my nose, and I can feel the rough texture of the walls against my fingertips as I trail my hand along them."Fucking plan," I yell in frustration, turning to face my brother. The sound of my voice echoes off the walls, and I can feel the anger burning hot in my chest.I couldn't stop thinking about the shadow moon's mighty Alpha daughter being in the black moon pack. The image of her beautiful but deadly face
Mora pov. He looked at me for a moment to see if I was lying. He walked closer to me, staring deeply into my eyes as if he didn't believe me. "If the Alpha wife is no longer alive, how can you possibly be his wife?" As I began to cry, I tried to calm myself down. "He pushed me away after I gave birth to my son, saying that a black wolf and a white moon are not supposed to be mates. He didn't want to tell anyone because he was afraid of losing his respect." "This was perfect," I thought to myself, as I noticed he wasn't becoming angry. I hugged him while crying so loudly that he fell into my trap. "Please, all I ask is that you return my son." As he looked into my teary eyes, he pulled me away. "Don't worry, when I return to the Shadow Moon Pack, I'll make sure the Alpha is aware of this." I pulled him back and brought him closer to me as he turned to leave. "If you tell the Alpha, he will not believe you and will request a meeting with the Black Moon Alpha, after which he w
Catherine pov. "I sat on my bed, thinking of what to do. 'How can I get my son?' My mind kept on going in different directions, though, as I felt reckless, not knowing what to do.I stood up and walked into the room, searching for a way to get my son. Tomorrow, I will be going back to the Shadow Moon Pack, and I haven't even thought of a plan yet. As I looked up at the roof, I tried to imagine what life would be like without my son by my side.The room smelled of lavender and vanilla, with a hint of musk. The only sound was my steady breathing, interrupted by the occasional creak of the floorboards. I reached out and touched the rough fabric of the bedspread, feeling its texture under my fingertips.As I closed my eyes, trying to forget about the past and think of a way to make my plan work, a knock on the door got my attention. I stood up and walked towards the door, my footsteps echoing in the empty room.When I opened the door, I saw Philip standing there, looking at me with concer
Catherine pov. "I've been in my room for what feels like a day," I thought, my eyes tracing the lines on the wall. After what happened with me and Phillips, I didn't feel like even seeing his face.Just then, another knock interrupted me, and I stood up, slowly opening the door. My eyes scanned the figure standing before me, taking in his concerned expression, the way his black hair fell into his eyes."I notice him staring at me with pity as he bows and speaks," I mused, my nose picking up on the faint scent of his cologne. "Princess Lora, it's almost time for dinner. The Alpha of the Black Moon Pack has called for both of us, so I decide to call you myself," he said in a formal tone, his voice carrying a hint of reluctance.I nodded, telling him I would be out in a second because I had something to do. He bowed and didn't look at my face as he left, and I felt a pang of sadness in my chest. Have I gone too far? I questioned myself as I walked over to the mirror and stared at myself,
Catherine pov. I walk around the castle, searching for my son. My head spins with the stress of finding him all night. The sight of the dimly lit corridors and the smell of the musty air fills my senses. The sound of my footsteps echoes off the walls as I search every corner.With only eight hours left before I return to the Shadow Moon Pack, I ask every servant, but their answers are not what I expected. I wonder what Lux will do when he finds out that his son is missing.I make my way to Lux's room, wondering what could have caused him to be in such a state. I wait until the doctor leaves and quickly rush to meet him. "Doctor!" I yell, stopping him in his tracks. "Please, what happened?"He looks at me with confusion, and I ask again, "What happened, doctor?" He turns to me, pulls away his glasses, and stares straight at me. "You must be Lora, Princess of the Shadow Moon Pack, right? Well, the Alpha is in critical condition, and I think he was poisoned."I feel shocked at hearing th
Catherine pov. I watched in disbelief as I saw Phillips standing there with Mora. "Why was Phillips with Mora?" I questioned myself, staring at them both. Sight of the two of them together made my blood boil. I calmed myself down and moved closer, leaning in to hear their conversation. The smell of their betrayal lingered in the air, mixing with the scent of fear and desperation. "So how was the plan?" I heard Mora ask Phillips, her voice dripping with malice. Watching them closely, Phillips turned to her with a smile, his eyes fixed on hers. "Everything is working exactly as planned," he replied. "I have poisoned the Alpha and kidnapped your son for you, but I hope the poison will not make him last for two days, right?" The sound of his words made my blood run cold. Phillips was the one behind my son's kidnapping and the Alpha's poisoning. But why did he say he did it for Mora? I listened to them both, desperate for answers. "Trust me, boy," Mora said with a smirk. "Soon when t
Catherine pov. I woke up the next morning with a smile on my face. "Today, I will have to use my blood and save Lux," I thought. If I was put inside this body for a reason, then the blood should also change to mine. I stood up and walked close to the window, looking out and seeing how every servant was busy working. The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were chirping. I walked into the bathroom and looked in the mirror, washing my face. This was my life, the life chosen by the goddess. I thought about how happy my father must have been to hear about my death; he had never liked me, so I don't think my death must have been painful in any way. As I walked out of the room, I started heading towards Lux's room, but just as I walked past Phillips' room, I stopped. I walked closer to it and opened it, seeing that it was empty. I know I must have hurt him badly, but he truly deserved it. Just as I got to Lux's room, the Two Beta stood there, blocking my path. "Let me in," I said. I