LOGINElder Azak Olfrick snorted loudly. The muscles in his shoulders began to bulge and crackle, preparing to force a shift in his form.But before the black fur could break through his skin... A silver bullet sliced through the air, grazing his wrinkled cheek and tearing the flesh. Fresh blood sprayed into the air, accompanied by the acrid stench of gunpowder and scorched skin, a shock that instantly halted Azak’s transformation.The old man staggered backward, clutching his wounded cheek."That was just a warning," Ronan’s voice rang out, deadly and cold. The smoking muzzle of his pistol was now aimed straight at Azak’s forehead. "The choice is yours now, old man. Want to keep living as an ordinary human, or hold onto your wolf by keeping your mouth shut?"Azak could only growl, baring his blood-stained fangs. His mind raced, envisioning the worst-case scenario: ending up crippled and stripped of his wolf, just like his nephew, Victor. He unsheathed his claws and hissed, cursing inwa
Earlier this evening, there were several attacks on pack members. There were no fatalities, but some sustained injuries severe enough to require emergency surgery. The most sickening part? Most of the targets of these cowardly strikes were families lacking a male wolf, households consisting only of sisters or, worse, single mothers."It's pathetic," Alice growled, her fingernails digging deep into her palms.She had been too naive, or perhaps too arrogant, to think those living fossils would need a long time to orchestrate a counterattack. After all, it had been only hours since she’d finished her conversation with them and kicked them out of the meeting room. Although the simultaneous attacks were staged to look like the work of random rogues, the precision of the timing and the collected testimonies acted like a neon billboard screaming: “This is the work of the elders.”Truly, the way those old rats handled problems was cliché."I'll handle it. You get some rest," Ronan whispered,
The massive wrought-iron gate swung open with a low creak that pierced the silence. A black SUV glided into the grounds of the Moonshade mansion.As Ronan strode through the main lobby, his intense, lethal aura made a young werewolf servant tremble so violently that the tray in his hands rattled. Before Ronan could open his mouth to asked the poor servant, Alice appeared from around the corner of the marble hallway. She closed the distance quickly, pressing herself against Ronan’s broad chest in a warm, welcoming embrace."Did Chris dare keep you at the office this long?" Alice looked up, deliberately pouting her lower lip in a playful, spoiled manner. "I thought you said earlier today that your mountain of work was finished, but look at the time. You’re coming home so late, Mr. Bachnault."Ronan chuckled softly. The hard lines of his face vanished instantly. He rubbed Alice’s back, returning her embrace with an intensely protective touch."My bad," Ronan whispered, stealing a quick k
The outcome of that grueling two-hour debate could be summed up in one definitive statement: the majority of the elders had chosen to walk out on the pack.Of course, before those conservative elders dragged themselves out of the dining hall, they took the time to hurl venomous hisses at Alice."Do you think this pack can prosper under the leadership of a woman like you?" spat a white-bearded man."There has never been a pack that survived long under a tyrant who shares a bed with a human hunter!""I look forward to the day of your ruin, Winterwood. Your arrogance will burn you alive."The massive wooden doors finally slammed shut. Alice simply shook her head slowly, a dry laugh escaping her lips. They finally came to their senses and left my room, she thought.Why had it taken two whole hours just to reach a decision to leave, a decision that had been obvious from the start? It was a sheer waste of oxygen and vocal cords. Did those old rats really think that by stalling and arguing
Alice smiled sweetly around the table. "Well, gentlemen? Finally interested in conversing like civilized, intellectual beings?"Internally, Alice snorted with amusement. It turned out that making this lineup of living fossils fall into line was child's play. You simply needed the absolute power to squeeze the air from their lungs until they remembered their manners.With a flick of her mind, invisible to the naked eye, Alice finally released the crushing grip of dark gravity she had held over them.Instantly, the luxurious room filled with the sounds of ragged gasps and panicked whimpers. The esteemed family heads and elders scrambled for oxygen like fish tossed onto dry land. Their faces, previously flushed a deep purple, now drained of color, accompanied by harsh coughing fits that shattered the silence.Alice leaned back into the grand chair, completely unbothered by the chorus of suffering. She raised a hand in a graceful gesture. "Mrs. Riestin, please serve something refreshing
As soon as the double doors were pushed open, dozens of heads in the dining hall turned in unison. As if choreographed, their expressions shifted uniformly. Brows furrowed deeply, some turned away with harsh snorts, and others openly hissed in disgust at the sight of Ronan striding confidently beside Alice. A low, chest-rattling growl began to hum from various points around the circular table.Alice had anticipated this "red carpet" reception, one lined with thorns. She had even apologized to Ronan beforehand for dragging him into this circus. Yet, she felt this spectacle was absolutely necessary to instill a new vision and hierarchy within a pack that had long been rotting from the inside.As for Ronan? He welcomed it with open arms. He seemed to relish the looks of terror and hatred cast his way, as if being the subject of gossip among these fur-clad monsters had become his new hobby."Winterwood! What is the meaning of this insane stunt?! How dare you bring that hunter into the ma
From one figure, it became two, then more. Before I knew it, a whole group had gathered in front of me. Their harsh conversation stopped as soon as my shadow fell to the floor. Six pairs of eyes turned simultaneously. Their gazes didn't just stare; they clawed at my skin, stripping away any vestige
This is… crazy.I could hear my heart pounding right in my ears. I hoped he couldn't hear it, and couldn't hear the rattling of my brain trying to lie."Do you really not remember anything?" His deep voice broke the silence.I looked up at him.Morning light spilled across his face, catching on tha
Shit.I tried to move, but my body barely responded. Something heavy pinned me in place. It was wrapped tightly around my waist. A strong arm, hot, solid, and unyielding. It made me wonder, was it really an arm?My back pressed against something firm, and I knew it wasn’t a wall. Then I heard it, a
As the guards grabbed my legs to drag my limp body, the Alpha stepped into the centre of the ground, his voice cutting through the noise."To welcome my daughter-in-law, Ella, into the family, I have brought a special gift for her," he announced delightedly. "The Hunter has been captured! Now you c







