They arrived at the Golden Moon Pack and entered the Alpha’s villa.Eloise got out of the car and leaned over to say, “Rachael, go. I’m going to talk to Pamela.”Rachael turned her head, her eyes locked onto Eloise’s face. She smiled. “No. If you’re left alone in the Golden Moon Pack, I won’t be able to explain it to Alpha Ainsley.”Eloise’s heart tightened. “Rachael…”“I’ll go with you.” Rachael calmly closed the car door and walked toward Eloise. She reached out, gripping Eloise’s shoulder, and whispered, “Don’t worry. I’ve been Alpha Ainsley’s subordinate for a long time. I can handle it. Besides, I’m a member of the Litha Night Walker Pack. They won’t dare to do anything to me.”With that, Rachael walked forward, her arm still around Eloise’s shoulder.Pamela emerged from the house, smiling. “Eloise, you’re here! "Why is Rachael here?”Eloise didn’t bother explaining. She stepped inside and asked sharply, “Where is what I want?”Pamela blinked in surprise. “What do you mean?”Eloi
Pamela trembled, her fingers tightening around Gary’s wrist, the veins on the back of her pale hand visibly strained. Her eyes held a flicker of reluctance. In a trembling voice, she whispered, "Gary, are we really going to do this? Eloise is our daughter!""Do you think I want to do this?" Gary raked his fingers through his hair in frustration, his voice rising in an impatient roar. "What else can I do, Pamela? Eloise is my daughter too! But if I had any other choice, do you think I’d be this ruthless?""But..." Pamela's hesitation lingered."Pamela, remember, everything we do is for the Golden Moon Pack!" Gary's voice turned cold, his jaw tightening."People might see us as strong, but you know our real situation. Do you want to watch our pack decline? I refuse to let Richard inherit a ruined Golden Moon Pack! And Eloise… what kind of life does she even have? She doesn’t have a wolf. What future is there for her? In a way, we’re helping her end her suffering."Meanwhile, Ethan led R
Ainsley's eyes grew colder. "I don't have time to waste with you. Listen! Eloise is my mate. As long as I'm Alpha, she's the only Luna in the Litha Night Walker Pack! If I ever hear you not call her Luna again, I'll have you thrown out of this house, no matter what my grandfather says!"Without another word, he took a step forward, his aura suffocating.“Tell me, where is Eloise now?” Ainsley demanded, his voice laced with fury.Since the day Rachael joined the Litha Night Walker Pack, she had never lost her mind link with him. Yet now, nothing but silence.And Eloise. Eloise hadn't called to tell him she was going to the Golden Moon Pack today. She went behind his back. Not only that, but she and Rachael had both gone completely off the grid.If Old Williams hadn't suddenly collapsed and been rushed to the emergency room… If Ainsley hadn’t caught on to his grandfather’s fake illness… He might never have put two and two together.Now, it was too much of a coincidence to ignore.Eloise
While Ainsley confronted Gary, Eloise was jolted awake by a sudden, biting splash of cold water. The shock sent shivers down her spine, her body convulsing against the freezing sensation.A dim, flickering lamp swung overhead, its weak light casting distorted shadows on the cracked concrete walls. The air smelled of damp wood, rust, and rotten.Eloise's vision blurred as she blinked away, the water stinging her eyes. She instinctively tried to lift her hand to shield herself from the harsh light, but the sharp pull of ropes biting into her wrists stopped her. Her hands were bound tightly behind her back, her ankles secured to the legs of a wooden chair.A slow, mocking voice cut through the silence.“You’ve finally woken up.”Eloise turned her head and met a pair of furious eyes. Then, she laughed.It wasn’t a soft chuckle or an amused giggle. It was hollow. Cold. Almost cruel.Alex’s expression darkened instantly. “How the fuck are you still laughing?!” he snapped, his voice filled w
Eloise thought nothing could shock her anymore. But she was wrong. Today, Alex stood before her, his eyes dark with cruelty, and said without a trace of remorse.“I killed my sister and then framed you.”The words hit her like a blade to the chest.Three years of suffering. Three years of being accused, imprisoned, hated. She had endured it all, but now, now she needed to know why.Alex wouldn’t have done this just to frame her. That made no sense.“Why?” she repeated, searching his face.Alex smirked, a wicked, soulless grin. “Ask the Moon Goddess after you die.”Eloise’s stomach twisted. That look in his eyes, he was going to kill her.“Wait!” she shouted, her voice rough, edged with desperation. “Alex, whatever you want to do, wait a moment." I’ll tell you Aura’s secret. In exchange, tell me why you killed her.”Her mind was racing. She knew she wouldn't leave this place alive. But she refuses to die without knowing the truth.Alex paused. His expression flickered with interest.He
Eloise had grown up with her grandfather, while Harry preferred to stay with his parents.Once, her grandfather gave her a ruby. She was delighted, she loved shiny things. Holding the gem up to the sunlight, she admired the way it glowed. But before she could fully enjoy it, Harry tried to snatch it away. Reflexively, she pushed him back. She hadn’t used much force, yet he still fell to the ground.A maid witnessed the scene and immediately scolded her.“You spoiled little girl with no parents! How could you push Harry like that?”Eloise was stunned. The words stung, but more than that, she didn’t understand.She looked up at the maid and asked, “I have a father and a mother. Why would you say that?”The maid seemed just as startled by her own words. She pursed her lips before hurriedly responding, “You’ve always been with your grandfather. You’re not close to Alpha Gary and Luna Pamela. I was just worried when I saw Harry fall and said something foolish. Eloise, don’t tell your grand
Although they were prepared, Eloise and Rachael were scared and closed their eyes unconsciously.Time seemed to stand still. Eloise felt no pain. She felt something warm dripping on her face, and she opened her eyes in confusion.The next second, her eyes widened in horror.“The dagger is made of silver. "Don’t you feel pain?” Eloise stared at the hand blocking Alex’s dagger. Ainsley’s blood dripped down her face.Ainsley's face was ashen. He pursed his lips tightly and stared at Eloise for a long moment. Only when he confirmed that she was safe did he feel his heart start beating again.Ainsley held back Adrian, who was about to go crazy.She turned around and glared at Alex, whose face was pale. Before she could say anything, Alex had fallen to the ground.Alex's lips were bloodless. He said quietly, "I want to avenge Aura! Aura died because of you. Why is Eloise still alive?"Alex's voice grew louder as he stared at Eloise, who was lying on the ground with hatred in her eyes.Racha
Suddenly, Rachael realized something. She slowly stretched out her arms and hugged Eloise. Then, reluctantly, she asked, "Have you made up your mind yet?""Yes… And I’m sorry," Eloise said guiltily."You don’t have to apologize. You’ve already figured out what really happened back then, and there’s no more misunderstanding between you and Alpha Ainsley. "But why do you still want to leave?" Rachael was puzzled.Eloise shook her head and smiled bitterly. "The grudge between him and me will forever be there. Since he rejected me and mercilessly sent me to the werewolf prison, we can no longer reconcile.""But the misunderstanding has been resolved!" Rachael emphasized again."Sometimes, we women are foolish. I want to deceive myself too, but I can't. Every day and night, the wounds on my body continue to hurt constantly. They reminded me of what happened in the past. "I can't deceive myself into thinking it's all over." Eloise's tone was sad but firm.Besides… he doesn’t trust me. Just
Time passed slowly.Eloise glanced at her wristwatch again, her brows knitting in frustration. The ticking felt like it echoed louder in the room than it had any right to, like each second was dragging its feet, deliberately mocking her patience. She shifted slightly in her seat, the silence becoming more stifling by the minute. Ainsley sat across from her, completely still, his small eyes trained on her face with an eerie calmness.The shrill ring of her phone startled her.Her body tensed instinctively. She snatched the phone from the table, her thumb sliding across the screen to answer.“Are you here yet?” she asked sharply.From the other end, Eric’s voice came hurried, uneven, and heavy with movement. He was clearly in motion. “I can’t come,” he said, no greeting, just urgency. “I’ll leave Ainsley with you for now.”Eloise shot upright. “Wait a minute,” she snapped. “Leave him with me for now? Isn’t Hank there?”She heard the sigh in Eric’s throat before he spoke. “Hank isn’t fre
Stepping aside, Eloise said in a formal tone, “Let me introduce you. This is Jack Ray, the representative of our partner.”Mandy, blinking in confusion, stepped forward and extended her hand politely. "Hello….."“Mandy, I’ll follow the project this time,” Eloise cut in swiftly, not allowing her to finish.Mandy froze, utterly bewildered.Eloise leaned close and whispered in her ear, “I’ll explain after we get back.”Jack personally walked them all the way to the car, his gaze never leaving Eloise until she disappeared from his sight.Inside the car, Eloise slumped back against the seat.“Have you met Jack before?” Mandy asked curiously as they neared the Moonlight Garden. “I thought I was going to be in charge of the project?”Eloise forced a smile. “Don't misunderstand. There are certain things about this project I need to handle personally. You've been working so hard, Mandy. You deserve a break.”Mandy still looked unsure. “Okay… but rest well after this problem is solved, okay?”A
The secretary suddenly stood up, her voice hurried and apologetic. “I’m sorry, Mandy." Our president said he wanted to meet with Ms. Anthony alone to seek cooperation this time.”Eloise, Mandy, and the other Anthony Group representatives exchanged confused glances, uncertainty flickering between them. What a strange request! Suspicion brewed silently in the air.Mandy parted her lips to protest, but Eloise reached out, stopping her with a firm hand. “Take the others out of the conference room,” she instructed quietly, her voice calm but commanding.“But…” Mandy’s brows furrowed in deep worry. She didn’t want to leave Eloise alone.Eloise looked at her steadily, her gaze unwavering, burning with determination. “Mandy, you know how important this cooperation is to me.”It wasn’t just important to her; it was crucial to the future of the Anthony Group. It was everything.Mandy hesitated a moment longer, then finally nodded. “Let’s go,” she said, her voice reluctant. She signaled the othe
Ainsley was in a pitiful state; his clothes soaked through, his shoes worn out beyond recognition. He must have been searching for her for a long, long time, wandering alone through the rain.“Get in the car,” Eloise said urgently, her voice cracking as she took his trembling hand.Leading him carefully, she guided him back to the car, shielding him as best she could from the relentless rain.She pulled open the back seat door and gestured for him to climb in. But Ainsley stubbornly shook his head, water flying from his wet hair.“No,” he said firmly.“Why?” Eloise asked, frowning deeply, confused by his sudden refusal.“I don’t want to sit in the back seat, I want to sit there.” He pointed insistently at the passenger seat beside her.Eloise blinked, momentarily stunned. She didn’t quite understand what difference it made, but for Ainsley, it clearly meant everything.“I want to sit next to you,” he said seriously, his eyes locked onto hers, filled with an intensity that surprised h
“No reward?” Ainsley’s mouth trembled, and he looked like he might burst into tears at any second.Eloise bit her lip hard. “Of course, you get a reward. Like I said, you did great.” She reached out and ruffled his hair. The next moment, she froze as Ainsley, clearly overjoyed, rested his head contentedly on her shoulder.Just then, Eric came up behind them, his voice low. “Everything’s ready, we can send it now.”No one spoke. The tension in the air was almost unbearable as they quietly got into the car. As the vehicle rolled down the dark road, Eloise stole a glance at Ainsley, who had already fallen asleep beside her.He used to occupy most of her life — in every memory, every thought. Now, the air inside the car felt stifling. Eloise turned her head sharply to the window, blinking hard. He couldn’t remember anything.All the entanglements they once shared ; love, hate and pain, now belonged to her alone.The car headed farther into the remote outskirts, taking a dark road lined wi
Eric hesitated, concern flickering across his face, but finally he nodded and stepped out, shutting the door behind him with a soft thud. Silence swallowed the room. Eloise stood motionless for a long, long time. The steady beeping of machines was the only sound, each one a harsh reminder of how fragile life was.Finally, she moved. Slow, heavy steps carried her to Ainsley’s bedside. She reached out with a trembling hand but stopped an inch from touching him.Instead, she sank into the chair beside him, folding her hands tightly in her lap to hide how badly they shook. She didn’t cry. She didn’t scream. She just sat there, hour after hour, her eyes never leaving his broken body.Five days and nights blurred into each other.Every time Eric or Jacob tried to pull her away, she stayed rooted there.“Won’t it hurt her if she doesn’t cry?” Eric asked once, whispering in a low voice, watching her through the window.“I’ve been through worse,” Eloise heard it she croaked, her voice raw and
“I want shoes to match,” she said softly.“Yes, ma’am. Right away,” the shop assistant said, hurrying off.Mandy walked closer and touched Eloise’s arm gently. “Eloise... are you sure you’re ready for this?”Eloise turned her eyes toward her. There was no hesitation in them. Only a fierce, burning determination.“I have to be,” she said, her voice almost breaking. “I don’t have a choice.”Mandy’s throat tightened. She wanted to hug her, to pull her back, to stop her from going, but she knew she couldn’t.Just then, Eloise’s phone buzzed.Mandy immediately grabbed it from the counter and handed it to her. “It’s Jacob,” she said quietly.Eloise answered on the second ring. “I’m ready.”“Good,” Jacob’s voice came crisply through the speaker. “A car is waiting for you outside. Your passport and visa are in the car. You’ll be taken directly to a private jet. You need to leave within the next twenty minutes.”“Understood,” Eloise said without hesitation.“And Miss Anthony... don’t be late,”
Mandy, who was driving, opened her mouth, only to realize she couldn't find a word to comfort Eloise. She knew Eloise too well, so she didn't feel the need for words to comfort her.The Anthony Group had many problems. Perhaps they had been overlooked, or perhaps Gary didn't think they were serious. Mandy was a little worried about Eloise, who was in the backseat. When Eloise was busy, she worked almost suicidly. Mandy thought she was supposed to hate Ainsley. After all, he was the one slowly forcing an extroverted woman into a corner. In all of Metrocity, Ainsley was the only person who could corner Eloise. But now, Mandy felt grateful to Ainsley. At least he would come on time to pick Eloise up for lunch and dinner, or Eloise would be too busy to eat.Mandy accompanied Eloise to work for several days, and Ainsley did not appear during this time.Eloise knew he was on a business trip.It wasn't the first time Ainsley had been on a business trip. Before, he'd call her no matter where
"Ainsley WIlliams! Damn you! "You promised me!” Eloise’s eyes blazed red with fury, veins visible on her temples as her body shook violently.Her scream echoed so loudly throughout the room that the light on the ceiling trembled from the force of her rage. She kicked at the bed frame, sending it crashing against the wall with a loud bang. The curtains flapped wildly in the air from the force of her movements, as if they too were disturbed by the storm erupting within her.The pain that flashed through Ainsley's eyes nearly froze him in place. His breath caught, but he focused hard on what he was doing, refusing to waver, even though guilt was clawing through his chest.Then her voice ripped through the room, raw and shattering, “Ainsley! I hate you!”Ainsley's eyes were filled with unbearable pain, the kind that didn’t show in blood but hurt worse than any wound. He clenched his jaw and abruptly lowered his head. Without a word, he pressed his lips to the scar on the back of her waist