登入Renric 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
TessaBianca freezes for half a second, then her expression softens like a mask slipping neatly into place.“Oh,” she says gently, clasping her hands together. “Tessa… I was hoping I’d see you.”Hoping to see me? Clearly to ridicule me about merely being a curse breaker and nothing more.“I wanted
TessaMy fingers curl into fists, nails biting into my palms, my heart slamming so violently it feels like it might tear its way out of my chest.Unable to control my rage, I slap his face harder this time, his head snapping to the side again.The smile on his face suddenly disappears. His hand sho
TessaA murmur ripples through the ballroom as Alpha Lennox stride in behind Renric, as if they came together.Suddenly the music stops. A clear, commanding voice cuts through the air from the elevated DJ platform. “Alpha Renric, the Lycan King of the Northern Lythengar… and Alpha Lennox, the Lycan
TessaA few moments later.We arrive at the venue, step out of the car and walk up the stairs together. The grand doors swing open to reveal a ballroom that steals my breath. Crystal chandeliers glitter above, casting fragmented rainbows across the polished floor.Alphas and Lunas standing and conv







