Mag-log inRue’s POVBy the time I finished the negotiations at the southern border, I felt like my body was no longer mine. Everything hurt.My head throbbed constantly, my throat burned from endless meetings, and my eyes felt painfully dry from days without proper sleep. The southern border was far harsher than I had imagined before arriving. The weather alone was enough to break people down. The scorching heat during the day felt unbearable, yet the nights turned bitterly cold, with strong winds sweeping through the border camps hard enough to rattle the windows.But the climate was the least of my problems, the real hardship came from the work itself.The southern packs were cautious by nature and fiercely territorial. Every negotiation dragged on endlessly because none of them trusted outsiders easily, especially not a young female Alpha trying to stabilize Blood Claw Pack after my father’s death.Every single day became a battlefield.Meetings started before sunrise and often stretched fa
Author’s POVRue stared at her for a very long time.Haven suddenly grabbed the edge of the table and whispered nervously,“Rue… when are they letting me return home?”Her eyes looked strangely innocent now, like a lost child.Rue answered honestly. “They’re not.”She blinked, confusion slowly spread across her face.“No…” Her voice became smaller.She shook her head harder. “No, no, no…”Tears suddenly poured down her face.“I can’t stay here…” Her breathing became erratic. “I need to go home…”The guards immediately stepped forward cautiously but Haven completely lost control.She began sobbing hysterically. Her screams echoed throughout the room.The guards grabbed her arms carefully as she struggled violently. At some point, her words became incoherent again..Rue sat up slowly, the remnants of the previous night pressing heavily against her thoughts. She exhaled sharply, forcing the images away.She swung her legs over the side of the bed, and stood, walking toward the window.
Author‘s POVThe detention center stood at the edge of the city behind old iron gates and tall concrete walls.The entire place radiated oppression. The guards recognized Rue immediately when she arrived. Though they lowered their heads respectfully, none of them dared speak casually in front of her anymore. The once glamorous Half Moon Pack had become the subject of ridicule among werewolves across multiple territories.Aiden’s mother had lost her voice permanently. Haven had been imprisoned. The affair with Vance had exploded publicly. Sora’s death was under renewed investigation. And Alpha King Cyrus’s passing still lingered like a shadow.The guards led Rue through several locked doors before finally stopping outside the visitation corridor.“She’s inside,” one of them said carefully.Rue nodded once.Ever since Cyrus’s death, there was something colder in Haven’s eyes. Grief had hardened her into steel.The heavy iron door creaked open slowly and inside the dim waiting room sa
Rue‘s POVHer condition was far worse than I expected. Her throat was heavily bandaged and bruises stained the side of her neck. Machines beside her bed beeped steadily.The moment she recognized me, her eyes widened violently.She grabbed the tablet beside her bed and typed furiously before turning the screen toward me.GET OUT.I stared at the words calmly then I walked further into the room instead.Her breathing immediately became ragged.I pulled a chair over and sat down leisurely beside her bed.“You know,” I said softly, “I used to wonder if this day would ever come.”Her fingers trembled violently when I tilted my head slightly.“The great Veronica. Unable to speak.”Her eyes burned with fury.“You mocked me constantly back then.”I smiled faintly.“You said I wasn’t worthy of Aiden.”“You said Haven was the only Luna your pack would ever accept.”“You insulted my father.”“You insulted my daughter.”Her chest rose and fell rapidly.I leaned closer slowly.“And now look at y
Haven‘s POVMy gaze slowly found his eyes, and for a few seconds, I contemplated not telling him anything. He looked like he had finally reached his final line, like he just wanted to confirm what he had been suspecting.I lowered my gaze and swallowed hard . “She threatened me.”Aiden flinched violently. “She was my sister.”My chest tightened. “She wouldn’t stop pestering me”“She was my sister!”His voice exploded through the hallway so loudly nearby nurses startled.I stared at him silently.“She blackmailed me,” I whispered harshly. “She wanted to expose everything!”“So you killed her?”“I only pushed her!” The words burst out uncontrollably. “I didn’t tell the wolves to attack her!”Aiden staggered backward like I had physically struck him.His face turned pale.“No…” He shook his head slowly. “No…”I watched the exact moment his last illusion shattered. For years, Aiden had convinced himself I was kind. Innocent. Someone worthy of protection.And now all of it was gone.I sud
Haven’s POVI stood silently beside the hospital bed, staring at Veronica. Or rather…at what remained of her arrogance.Her throat was wrapped heavily in bandages. Machines beeped steadily beside her bed while tubes ran through her arms. Her eyes were open, but the moment she saw me standing there, hatred flooded them instantly.I almost laughed. Even now, after everything, she still looked at me as though I were the monster who had ruined her life.The irony made me sick.This woman had spent years humiliating others with that vicious mouth of hers. Mocking Rue, belittling omegas, insulting weaker wolves at every banquet.And now…she could no longer speak. The doctors had said her vocal cords were severely damaged. And even if she recovered, her voice would never return to normal. That sharp tongue of hers had finally been silenced.A dark satisfaction twisted through me.She deserved it.A normal person would feel guilt after stabbing someone through the throat but guilt no longer c
Aiden’s POVThe sound of her voice, detached, calm and out of emotion replayed in my mind like a song stuck on repeat.Stay away from me. Focus on Haven. She’s the one you chose. Live with that.In a way, her words hurt me more than they ever could. I had stood there, staring at her retreating figu
Rue’s POVPercy turned to me immediately, shrugging off his coat and draping it over my shoulders.“Rue,” his voice softened. “Are you alright? Did he hurt you?”I closed my eyes, letting the warmth of his coat seep into my skin.“I… I’m fine,” I whispered, though my throat was raw. “I just… I just
Rue’s POVI had been busy for the past few weeks, not even getting the chance to go shopping. But today, I had time.The mall was moderately crowded, with opulent people walking around, flashing their designer brands while drawing large carts. Today, I had dragged Vicky along, her easy chatter and
Aiden’s POVThe door banged open before I could even ask who dared disturb me. Haven stumbled in, cheeks flushed, eyes wide, clutching her phone like it was a hot coal.“Aiden—” she panted, thrusting the screen toward me. “Look at this. It’s everywhere.”I leaned back in my chair, deliberately unhu







