تسجيل الدخولRenric For a second, I can’t breathe. My mind flashes instantly to Tessa. What this actually means is that she will eventually die giving birth. No! I can't let that happen.Dr. Jessica’s smile widens slightly, clearly believing she has delivered good news. “On or before eight months,” she says proudly, “she will deliver the child and your curse will finally be lifted.”My heart slams painfully against my ribs. “But she will die!” The words explode out of me loudly enough for nearby conversations to stop entirely.Silence crashes across the hall, Jessica blinks surprised and confused. Even Alfred looks stunned. It's normal for these confusion to flicker across their face, my sole purpose of negotiating with the east has always been to uplift my curse. That's what everyone believes.But after my wife's death, I was never truly sure if I could do that to someone else.Lennox drags a hand over his face and looks away heavily. I'm guessing the realisation that Tessa would die is also get
Renric One hour later.The East colony hall glows with gold and crimson lights. Music flows through the massive room while nobles, alphas and guests fill the hall with laughter and conversation.The moment I step inside, the announcer’s voice echoes loudly.“His Majesty… the Lycan King of the North!”Instantly, the hall stills, everyone rising to their feet. I keep my expression blank as I walk inside dressed entirely in black, my hands tucked behind me.My eyes sweep across the room lazily until they land on familiar faces. George and beside him, his younger brother, Alfred.My brows furrow slightly, Alpha Reynolds is nowhere in sight. Oh right, he is ill. Old age really got to him so fast. That explains why his sons are here representing him.I look away before moving toward the far corner where Lennox is already seated with a drink in hand. The moment I sit down, another glass is pushed toward me.“Drink,” Lennox mutters.I grab it without argument. At this point, alcohol feels li
Renric The moment I pull the documents out, my chest tightens. My eyes scan the first page once, the words blurring slightly despite how clear they are.Petition for Dissolution of Marriage! For a second, I genuinely think I read it wrong. But no, it's what's right before me. Theresa is petitioning for a divorce.My fingers tighten around the papers as I try to understand why. Was she not the same person who was asking for forgiveness when I had called her?The servant lowers his head further. “The messenger is still waiting outside, your majesty…. He claims that Luna Theresa urges you to sign them… so she can marry Alpha Kael.”Something inside me snaps violently, my head lifting slowly toward him with a sharp glare.He stiffens under my stare, the air in the room changing instantly.“What did you just say?” My voice comes out low.He bows immediately, panic flashing across his face. “I…I do not mean to upset you, your majesty, I was only..”“Leave us,” Lennox cuts in sharply.The
Renric The East always feels louder at night. Music echoes from the lower halls, servants moving back and forth preparing for Lennox’s ridiculous gala while the scent of alcohol fills the room.Normally, this kind of atmosphere would have distracted me but tonight, it does nothing. Rather, it makes things worse, the sound of music making me recall my wedding night. I lean back against the leather couch, rolling the glass of whiskey slowly in my hand while Lennox pours himself another drink.“You look miserable,” he says finally.I scoff lightly. “That obvious?”“Painfully.” He slides my glass toward me after refilling it and lifts his own.Reluctantly, I raise mine, the glasses clinking softly.“To our friendship,” Lennox mutters.A dry laugh leaves me despite myself before I take a long sip, the alcohol burning down my throat.Lennox and I have been friends in what feels like forever. I was ten when he was seven and ever since then he's been the brother I chose, despite the distanc
TessaMy fingers tremble around the phone.For a second, I just stare at Renric’s name flashing across the screen, my heartbeat pounding so violently I can hear it in my ears.Then I answer, listening to hear him speak, to be certain it is actually him. But no one speaks.“Renric…?”There is a moment of silence.I can hear his breathing from the phone but still, he says nothing.“Renric?” I call again, softer this time. “Are you there?”Still nothing, the silence stretching. Now I am worried.I swallow hard, my throat tightening as guilt begins crawling up my chest again. Maybe he hates me now that he can't speak to me anymore.My fingers curl tighter around the phone. “If… if you can hear me,” I whisper shakily, “I want you to know that I’m truly sorry….It was never my intention to hurt you.”Tears begin gathering in my eyes again as I hope he finally forgives me.“I was new here… confused…” My voice cracks. “I was only trying to live out my life believing it would be a short one.”I
TessaThe car finally slows before a big mansion and my heart stutters. The gates slide open, revealing the height of the building. To my surprise, guards and maids are lined up before the entrance, dressed in a different uniform different from Renric's servants.Kael opens the car door for me, smiling triumphantly. The moment I step out, he grabs my hands, pulling me closer to him as he caresses my forehead. My whole body shivers instability, fear creeping in, my heart beating so fast.“We are finally home my little wolf,” he whispers, the sensation of his touch scaring me further.He pecks my forehead and we walk away from the garage, the servants bowing as we get closer.“Welcome back, sir.”Welcome back? This isn't a new apartment, he probably had had this place for a long time now.He leans closer the moment we enter inside the house, his breath brushing against my ear, sending a chill down my spine.“My brother can’t find you here,” he murmurs softly. “You have nothing to worry
TessaI swallow. “She’s weak.”“She's dormant because she's wounded,” he whispers into my ears from behind, letting me feel the warmth of his breath. “And she won’t heal if you keep her caged.” He steps in front of me. “You have to stress her. Push her…. That’s how wolves recover faster.”“All this
TessaI shift myself a bit to extract myself from him but his hand doesn't slip off, instead, it balances properly on me.I exhale as my eyes drift to his golden hair. I’ve never noticed it this closely before. Wow, it looks so soft and tender like he conditions it every morning.I bet he does. Gen
Tessa“You will be dying with honor… A privilege most murderous criminals do not share.”My stomach twists. Dying with honour?My lips part, but no sound escapes. I am dumbfounded. I shake my head slowly and begin to leave.“Unbelievable..” I whisper.When I get to the door, I suddenly feel a sharp
TessaMy breath turns shallow as I stare at the cardigan in my hands. The letter is gone.Slowly, the cardigan falls off my hands and I don't bother to pick it up. My gaze now remains on my opened bag as my mind begins to race.Who could have taken it?I haven’t unpacked the bag since I arrived her







