Bruno’s P.O.VI was in my study when I heard a knock on the door."Who is it?" I asked."It's Marcel, your highness," Marcel replied.I invited him in and motioned for him to take a seat. "Why are you here, Marcel?" I asked."The Luna was almost kidnapped," he said, a worried expression on his face.“Almost kidnapped by who?” I asked nonchalantly. “Why would anyone attack her?”“The secret guard I assigned saved her from the rogue attack, your highness," he explained.“Rogues! Rogues! Rogues!” I slammed my fist on the table in anger. “was the attacker caught? Where is Daniel and how is the investigation progressing?”“No, Alpha. The attacker escaped, and I haven't received any updates from Daniel yet," he replied."Send someone to get him immediately!" I commanded.A few minutes later, he arrived with Daniel, looking disturbed. "Daniel, do you have any information for me?" I asked.“Yes, alpha. The examination of the deceased maid revealed that she was poisoned with wolfsbane, which wa
Bruno’s P.O.VI left the mansion with Marcel, the rogue, and a few guards, heading towards the first hideout of the rogues.Once we arrived there, we parked our vehicles and rubbed sage on ourselves to mask our scents. We walked into the forest where the hideout was located. The forest housed the abandoned warehouse where the rogues sought refuge. We positioned ourselves in different hiding spots to avoid being detected while staying close enough to eavesdrop on conversations."Steve, it's Mark. I'm here," Mark's voice echoed.He came out from the warehouse, shaking his head, "They're not here. Looks like they abandoned the place."I signaled to one of the guards to go in and search the warehouse, but they found no one inside. However, one of the guards handed me a gold chain necklace with a half-moon pendant. I looked at the necklace and it felt familiar, but I couldn't recall where I'd seen it before. I pocketed it and said, "Let's go to the second hideout."As we drove to the secon
Linda’s P.O.VMy eyes shot open as I felt a jolt of pain in my bum. Before I could process what was happening, my mother’s loud angry voice pierced the air, “Linda! Wake up you lazy child,” she said as she threw the blanket off my body. I turned my bleary eyes towards her, her face was full of fury.“Mom, it’s too early to be awake,” I mumbled, struggling to pull the blanket over me.She hissed as she said, “Too early? Did you check the time? Get up right now and go make breakfast. Do you expect me to do everything for you?”“Ask the maid to do that mom, why do I have to prepare breakfast when we have a maid,” I asked, already annoyed at her sudden outburst.“Then you should have brought your own maid when you came here. I want you in the kitchen in fifteen minutes,” she ordered, glaring at me daring me to argue. My father stepped in, "Let her be, love. She's still tired. Let her rest a bit more. Go back to sleep, baby."“Do not test me, Linda. Be in the kitchen in fifteen minutes,”
Bruno’s p.o.vMy blood boiled at the mention of Lucas's name. Anger surged through me, and I couldn't control my fists as they landed punches on his face for daring to lie to me.“You filthy mutt, you expect me to believe such jargon. How dare you play these silly games with me,” I bellowed, my voice echoing through the forest with rage.I looked at Marcel and said, “Kill her.”“I swear alpha, I’m not lying. Alpha Lucas is the one behind the attacks. He personally came with his guards in search of rogues in the forest. When he found me, he spoke about how your father refused to give his father a piece of land to enlarge his pack despite being close friends and how he wants to take everything from you instead because your father was a heartless and wicked man who didn’t deserve anything good. He told me to gather more rogues and form an army, he promised us a place and positions in the new bigger pack he would form when he claims your pack. I have proof please, I have proof,” he said d
Bruno’s p.o.vAs we drove back home through the thick forest, it felt as if I was being suffocated by the trees. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions—anger, confusion, and hurt mixing inside me."What went wrong? How did our friendship come to this?" I thought to myself, clenching my fists tightly. "Or was it part of his plan to get close to me to have easy access?" My anger burned even more.When we got to the mansion, I turned to Marcel and said, "Get Daniel, I need you both in my study in ten minutes."I went inside and straight to my study. As I waited for my beta and gamma, I tried to think of ways to hurt the one who betrayed me, but my mind drew a blank for the first time.I heard a knock at the door, and said, "Come in." Marcel and Daniel entered, and I could see a subtle hint of anger in Daniel’s eyes."Your sister is safe, so you should be happy. Why do you still have a look of anger on your face?" I asked."She could have died, your highness," he said through clenched teeth.
Linda’s P.O.VMy insides froze as those words reached my ears: "If I were the woman who birthed her." Everything started spinning, and my stomach churned with sickness. I rushed to the bathroom, tears blurring my vision. "No, no, not again," I said, feeling broken and unable to handle any more pain.How could my mother not be my birth mother? How was that even possible?"Who is my birth mother then? What happened to her?" I wondered, sobbing loudly."Oh, moon goddess, please stop messing with me already," I pleaded, my hands clasped together as I looked up at the ceiling.I curled up on the floor and cried my eyes out until I eventually fell asleep.The next morning, I felt someone shaking me, but I couldn't move. My body ached all over. I heard distant shouting, but it sounded faint and far away. I tried to open my eyes, but the harsh sunlight stung, so I closed them again.Moments later, I felt myself being lifted from the floor and placed on the bed. The sheets covered me, and a we
Linda’s P.O.VThe next day, I went about my day and decided to confront Marcel about why he ignored me regarding Camille. I linked him and asked where he was. He said he was at the stables, and I headed there.I found him tending to a horse. "Marcel," I said, trying to appear angry."Luna," he greeted, bowing slightly. "How have you been? You seem upset."I rolled my eyes and said, "Of course, I'm upset, Marcel. I confided in you about my suspicions regarding Camille and you just brushed them aside dismissing them."He smiled and explained, "I didn't dismiss them, Luna. We investigated and found out she's innocent."I was shocked and asked, "Innocent? How?" "It turns out the dead maid was a spy planted in the mansion by the rogue leader. Camille found her diary that morning, exposing her as a spy. There was a confrontation in the kitchen, and Camille slapped her, leading to a quarrel. She had the maid's scent because of that. She rushed out of the scene because maids are prohibited f
Linda’s p.o.vI woke up to Bruno's naked body standing before me hurriedly wearing his clothes. Memories of last night flooded my mind. Panicking, I closed my eyes, hoping he wouldn't notice I was awake."My breathing became uneven, and my heart raced as I tried to calm down, hoping it was all just a dream."What have I done?" I panicked, tears threatening to fall. "Please, let this be a dream."I heard him curse as he left the room, and once I heard the door shut, I got up and went to the mirror. I checked my neck, desperately hoping it was all a dream. My heart sank as I saw his mark, and tears escaped my eyes. This can't be happening. How did I let this happen?Kiara's voice purred in my head, "Last night was epic. You should be feeling happy and fulfilled."Before I could reply to her, my stomach rumbled in hunger and I made my way to the kitchen.On my way to the kitchen, I ran into Marcel, “Luna, how are you today?" he asked. "I see you have the alpha's mark now," he said a sly