LOGINLiena POV “Liena stop this madness.” Said Kael as his hand closed around my wrist the second the front doors shut behind us as he pulled me inside, away from the media. The noise of the reporters still pressed against the glass walls and I could see they were not leaving anytime soon and inside the house, the air felt filled with tension. He pulled me straight through the front hall and into the sitting room without saying a word. His grip was firm and steady. Maya stayed near the doorway. Alpha Marcus and Luna Elena followed us in and closed the doors behind them. The soft click of the latch sounded louder than it should have. Kael let go of my arm once we were fully inside and turned to face me. His face stayed blank, angry too. His eyes stayed flat. The bond between us, the one that used to pulse under my skin, felt silent and cold. “The news is not real, Liena.” he said. His voice came out even and empty of feeling. “Those photos were taken out of context. Someone dug up
Liena POV I almost laughed out loud at his words. The sound sat right behind my thoughts, sudden and bitter. Dissolve a marriage with an alpha who I’m not legally married to, I could easily walk away. As if the title of a Luna alone could chain me to him forever. The urge to snap back rose fast, hot in my throat as I opened my mouth to tell him exactly what I thought of his cold claim. Before the words left me, the door to the sitting room flew open. Maya, my assistant, rushed in. Her face was flushed and her breath came short. She looked straight at me, ignoring everyone else. “Liena, the media is outside. Dozens of them. Vans, cameras, microphones. They are all over the front gates and the driveway. The pack guards cannot hold them back much longer. They keep shouting questions about the news story. It is chaos out there.” Luna Elena’s hand flew to her mouth. Alpha Marcus straightened. Kael did not move from where he stood. His face stayed blank, eyes flat. I felt my wolf
Liena POV We got home later that evening with Luna Elena. She had no choice but to leave Ethan with my grandfather. The boy had cried hard and refused to come, clinging to the old man until Luna Elena finally backed off. She looked tired and sad the whole drive back. When we walked into the pack house, she went straight to the sitting room. I stood near the doorway and watched her. She is pacing back and forth across the room, her steps restless. Alpha Ronan and Kael were already there. Kael sat in the armchair by the window, his face blank, focused on his pc. His mother stopped in front of them. “He would not come with us,” she said, her voice tight. “That little boy looked me in the eye and said no. He wants to stay with the old man. I tried. I told him he would have a real home here, food, a warm bed, people who care. He still cried and shook his head. I could not force him.” Alpha Ronan spoke in a calm tone. “Be easy, Elena. He is just a boy. Just a few years old. With time he
Liena POV Later that day the quiet in the room felt heavier than usual. I sat on the edge of the bed with a half-empty glass of water in my hands, staring at nothing, those conversations of mom and Kael keep playing in my head. Clearly mother does not support Kael. My wolf stayed silent inside me, the way she had ever since I found out about Kael and Helena relationship. Just then, a soft knock sounded at the door. Luna Elena stepped inside carrying a small tray with tea. She set it on the nightstand and sat in the chair beside the bed. Her face looked tired in the late afternoon light. “Liena,” she said, her voice gentle. “I need to talk to you about something important.” I nodded and waited. She folded her hands in her lap. “There is a little boy. His name is Ethan. He is five years old. He needs a real home, a father who will claim him, and a mother who will love him without holding back. I believe you are that mother. You are worthy to raise him. You have a kind heart and
Liena POV Days passed in that hospital room, and the air between Kael and Lucian grew heavier with every hour. Kael hated having the Supreme Alpha there. He never said it straight out at first, but his expression soured every time Lucian entered with food or stood near the bed. His shoulders stayed tight. It almost came to another fight one afternoon. Kael had just finished telling me how much better he would take care of me once I’m home when Lucian walked in carrying water and flowers. Kael stood up fast. “I told you this is family business,” Kael said, voice low and sharp. “You don’t need to keep showing up.” Lucian set the bottle down without looking at him. His face stayed flat. “You have a problem with that? Maybe you shouldn’t have been such an irresponsible husband.” Kael took a step closer. “She’s my mate. I decide what’s best.” The power that always rolled off Lucian did not rise or fall. He simply stood there, hands loose, eyes cold and empty. “You will not stop me
Liena POV Before I could reply to Lucian, my phone beeped on the small table beside the hospital bed. I reached for it with a slow hand. The screen lit up with Kael’s name. Message after message stacked on top of each other. “Where are you?” “ I’ve been calling. Why aren’t you picking up?” “Send me your location right now.” There is a pause and then, another series of messages came in. “ I just checked your Snap Map. You’re in a hospital” “ I hope the abortion went fine.” “Always remember If my parents or your grandfather ask, tell them you weren’t ready for a baby.” That’s why you got rid of it. I stared at the words. Irritation rose in my chest like heat under my skin. He sounded happy the baby was gone. He did not ask if I was in pain. He did not ask if I bled or cried or felt empty. All he cared about was that the child was no longer a problem. In our world the Moon Goddess decided these things. A miscarriage was not the same as an abortion, but Kael treated them the sa
Kael POV The door to Helena’s bedroom clicked shut behind us as I tightened my hold on her while she still wrapped her legs around my waist. Her arms slipped around my neck, and before I could say a word, her lips found mine again. The kiss was warm, familiar, and full of the longing that always
Liena’s POV When I opened my eyes again, the first thing I saw was a white ceiling and walls above me. For several seconds, I simply stared at it without moving. Everything felt strange. My body felt heavy, and my head hurt like someone had hit me with a stone. A faint smell of medicine filled th
Leina’s POVKael leaned closer to Helena, his expression calm and gentle.“I’m sorry you had to see her earlier,” he said softly while touching her hand across the table. “She showed up unexpectedly. I didn’t plan for that.”His voice was warm. The exact same soft voice he used on me for years.“Bu
Leina’s POVAs if nothing had happened, Kael’s expression quickly softened.“My Luna…” he called gently while walking toward me. Like I hadn’t just caught him holding another woman.“Sweetheart…” he said again, smiling warmly. The same smile that used to melt my heart every single time. “Happy anni







