LOGINA deathly silence choked the kitchen. Albus glanced from the chef to me.I eyed the man up and down. His food was the culprit that had made me vomit like a pregnant woman. My sense of smell couldn't be fooled. There was a very specific, chemical scent clinging to the fibers of his clothes, the exact same scent I had smelled in every meal he had served me over the past few days.But the porridge I just ate was perfectly clean. He wouldn't dare poison it right in front of me."Miss Alice," Albus's voice turned deep and dangerous. "Are you accusing our head chef of poisoning your food?""Yes," I replied bluntly."This is slander! I've served the Bachnault family for decades! Sir Albus, please listen to me!" the chef roared, his face turning red.I just shrugged. "Then prove me wrong.""What?""Albus, check his clothes. Not just the ones he's wearing now, check the replacement uniform he's about to put in the laundry too.""Miss, but he's…""Ah, because he's Ronan's loyal chef, is that wh
The car door closed with a heavy thud. We had just arrived at the mansion grounds, and Ronan wasted absolutely no time.He led me with broad, urgent strides down the long hallway until we stood right in front of my bedroom door."Get some rest. I still have business to—""Mister," I interrupted, grabbing his wrist just as he was about to turn away. My eyes widened, perfectly reflecting my heavily practiced anxiety. "Are you going somewhere dangerous? Or meeting someone dangerous?"Ronan stopped in his tracks. His dark eyes softened as he stared down at me."I overheard your phone conversation in the car," I whispered, deliberately lowering my voice to a frightened hush. "Tobias and Benedict... did something happen to them? Isn't that the hotel we were staying at?"Ronan's large hand reached up, gently caressing the side of my face. "Don't worry about it. It's just some random business pest. I'll take care of it and be back soon."I nodded obediently, asking him to keep me posted.As s
What if I actually is pregnant?What kind of scenario would I have to concoct to manage a life already filled to the brim with lies? Would Ronan welcome the child with a bright, happy smile? Definitely not.It would be a half-wolf child, for fuck's sake!A child like that would be an absolute abomination in the human world, let alone among werewolves. It would be born a complete outcast. How could I do that to an innocent child who came into this world simply by trusting me?I shook my head quickly, fiercely dismissing the absurd thought.No. I definitely wasn't pregnant. This must have been a temporary physical condition. My body had experienced all sorts of severe trauma. Caged, tortured, and forced to adapt to the human world to extremes. Even for a werewolf genius like me, this amount of stress could trigger a rejection reaction within the body.Yes, that was the most logical explanation.The sharp smell of antiseptic hit my nose, pulling me back to reality.I was sitting on an ex
He didn't wait any longer.He lifted me effortlessly, tossing me onto the center of the plush mattress. Our clothes were discarded in a chaotic, tearing frenzy. When his heavy, burning length finally buried deep inside me, a fractured scream tore from my throat.We moved together in a frenzied, all-consuming rhythm. The friction was devastatingly precise, breaking down every physical and mental defense I had. I clung to his broad shoulders, my body feeling completely boneless, melting like butter beneath the relentless, scorching heat of his thrusts.But this time, our explosive climax brought a distinctly different ending than before.The heavy dose of whatever Luna Ellen had slipped into that vintage bottle finally took its toll. Right after his final, ground-shattering release, Ronan collapsed heavily against my chest. His ragged breathing quickly leveled out, shifting into a deep, drug-induced slumber.His body went entirely slack, pinning me beneath his dead weight.I carefully w
Luna Ellen's velvet voice sliced through the chatter, bringing an immediate halt to our plotting. The woman offered a smile dripping with sweetness, yet her slightly narrowed eyes flashed with a razor-sharp, calculated slyness."Yes. Why do you ask?" I tilted my head, feigning innocence."I might be able to help you arrange unrecorded 'access' for your little hunting game tonight. Besides, it just so happens that the Liontine Hotel is one of my husband's minor properties. Hahaha.""Luna Ellen, you are absolutely the best!" another she-wolf cheered, and naturally, I allowed a wide, genuinely thrilled smile to spread across my face."As long as we can rid this city of these parasitic hunters without getting my pack's hands dirty, I will gladly facilitate anything you need," the Luna added smoothly."Then, I will be counting on your help tonight, Luna," I requested, bowing my head slightly in mock reverence.Luna Ellen winked flirtatiously.I leaned back against the plush velvet sofa, my
"Because you came with a human. Can't we at least assume you won't be courting a powerful he-wolf? I'd hate to compete with you in this market, to be honest."Luna Ellen smiled knowingly. "Besides, your aura tonight isn't as ferocious as it used to be. And more importantly, your human partner out there hasn't given us any stern warnings.""Right. That Ronan Bachnault seems to only radiate a murderous aura toward the men who dare to look at you.""Ah. I see.""So?" the blonde woman pressed, leaning forward eagerly. "Did you really give up your position as Alpha Victor's Luna? Do you have any intention of becoming the Luna for another, stronger pack?"I shook my head slowly. "No."Several sighs of relief rippled through the room."You swear?""Yes.""Oh my. So you and Mr. Bachnault... you really are a couple?" Luna Ellen asked, her eyes gleaming. "So many women, both humans and prominent she-wolves, have tried so hard to seduce him, but failed miserably. Yet tonight, he walks in with yo
The crystal chandelier above us cast a dazzling, fractured light across the polished silverware. This restaurant, the high-end mall it was nestled in, maybe even the very streets we had driven through to get here, they all belonged to this damn hunter. Including me, at least, that’s what it looked
Victor tightened his arm around Ella, guiding her to the sofa. Before them, Edmund dropped to his knees, pressing his forehead against the cold floor.“Forgive me, Young Alpha, for failing to raise my child right. I am ready to accept your punishment. This is entirely my fault, not my other childre
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
I locked my gaze with his, putting on a facade of bravery as if I were ready to surrender myself completely. However, the betrayal came from within my own body.Beneath the confinement of his broad chest, my heart pounded against my ribcage at a rhythm too brutal.Damn. This isn't the time to be be







