เข้าสู่ระบบAlexander’s POVI hadn't taken off my wedding clothes.My tie was lying on the desk, and the top buttons of my shirt were undone. The wedding programme sat beside it, folded in half. I hadn't bothered looking at it since I came upstairs.The door flew open.Selene came in still wearing her wedding dress. She was holding the skirt up with one hand, her face flushed.“What the hell was that?”I didn't answer.“You left me standing there. In front of everyone.” She pushed the door shut. “Do you have any idea what you did to me?”“Did you lie about being Shadowfang's heir?”Her mouth opened, then closed.“That's what you want to ask me?” she said. “After everything?”“Answer the question.”“They had no right to come into our ceremony and—”“Did you lie?”She looked away.I got up from the chair. “I asked you a question.”“Fine. Yes.” Her voice rose. “I lied. Is that what you want to hear?”I stared at her.She threw her hands up. “I was going to tell you eventually.”“When?”“When things
ALEXANDER'S POVThe music started, and everyone stood.I waited at the altar, adjusting the cuff of my jacket for the third time. The collar was already irritating my neck, and the hall was warmer than it had been during rehearsal. Marcus stood near the entrance, watching the guests instead of the ceremony. The elders sat in the front row, looking pleased with themselves.They had got what they wanted.Selene was coming down the aisle.She looked beautiful. I couldn't deny that. Her gown swept across the floor, and she held her bouquet close to her waist, smiling at the people who turned to admire her. Every few steps, she glanced in my direction.I gave her nothing more than a small smile.She probably expected more. A man looking at his bride with excitement, perhaps. I didn't have it in me.When she reached me, she placed her hand in mine.“Finally,” she whispered.I glanced at her. “Yes. Finally.”Her smile widened, apparently satisfied with my answer.The priest began speaking. S
ZARA'S POV “Alpha Martinez? The business mogul and the alpha of Shadow pack? It can't be.” That's what I could hear in the crowds.I went quiet. I hadn't expected my father to finally openly declare me as his daughter in this way. He held my mother's hand as they both got on the podium, he stood by my left side while my mom was on the right hand side. They both smiled. And I whispered, “Why didn't you tell me?” My father didn't give an answer, he just smiled at me as he pulled me closer and told me to smile. And I smiled. It didn't take long before we got down from the podium with our hands interlocked to show that we were actually a family. The media team that were present didn't take it likely, they shoved the microphones into our faces as they muttered, “Is Zara truly your daughter? Or is it all a farce?” I felt my skin crawling, my eyes went blank because of the light that kept on snapping on my face. I could feel the glares of the students because I had somehow managed t
ZARA'S POV “It's graduation day!” Rora squealed. She rushed into the room with a smile. I was still laying in my bed and I was pushed awake by her voice as I jerked up from the bed, “Rora, what's wrong?” She did a double take like she was surprised by my response then she jumped on the bed, grabbing my shoulder with her hands as she shook me and yelled at the top of her voice, “Are you listening? It's graduation! We survived after Mira and her sister's plot.” “You survived!” She screamed loudly into my ear. I shook from her response, I felt like my ears could start bleeding at any moment as I turned to her with bloodshot eyes and yelled back, “Yes!” I could swear that was the loudest that I had ever screamed. I felt like my throat was being torn into two.She laughed as she helped me from the bed and we jumped around as we circled on the bed then fell back and my eyes went shut and a smile was plastered on my face.“I actually feel good.”She turned to me, her hand was still hol
ZARA'S POV“I can't believe you are finally graduating,” Jae said with a sigh.I looked at him, then smiled mischievously. “Since I'm graduating, take me on an outing.”He gave me a suspicious look. “That's what you've been waiting to ask?”“Obviously. What else am I supposed to do with my freedom?”Rora, who had been scrolling through her phone beside me, immediately looked up. “An outing? Where?”“The mall,” I answered.“I'm coming.”Jae stared at both of us. “Did either of you consider asking whether I wanted company?”“No,” I said.“Not even a little,” Rora added.He shook his head, but he was already reaching for his car keys. “I should have known better than to tell you I was proud of you.”I laughed and followed him out. “You can show your pride by buying me food.”“That's not how pride works, Zara.”“It is today.”We barely made it through the mall entrance before Rora spotted a shop she wanted to visit. She grabbed my hand and dragged me towards it, leaving Jae to follow behi
Alexander's POVTwo more wolves were moved to the healing ward before sunrise.That brought the number of sick pack members to nineteen.I stood beside one of the beds while the healer explained that the latest treatment hadn't worked. The wolf was barely conscious, and his family waited outside for news. I had no answer to give them.By the time I returned to my office, I was already frustrated.Marcus was waiting for me."Have you spoken to the council?" I asked."They're waiting for you.""For what?"He hesitated. "They held a meeting this morning."I stopped removing my jacket. "Without me?""They were concerned about the situation. The elders believe we need to consider every possible solution."I knew exactly what he meant."Don't.""Alexander, hear me out.""I already gave my answer about Selene and that seer.""I know, but two more wolves are in the ward. The healers have tried everything, and the pack is getting frightened. The elders are beginning to question whether we're d
ALPHA ALEX – POINT OF VIEW“You have mistaken guilt for duty.”My mother’s voice cuts through the silence like a blade.I look at her, tapping my fingers impatiently on the table. I should have known this was why she came.“I am busy, Mother.”“Busy?” She glances around, irritated. “Busy doing what
CHAPTER THREEZARAI stopped myself before the word mistress left my mouth.But he heard it anyway.His expression hardened.“If you have something to say, say it properly.”I stood from the bed too quickly, anger rushing through me so fast it almost made me dizzy.“Fine,” I snapped. “You want hone
ZaraLast night, Alex stood before the entire Pack and declared that Selene had returned, that she was family, and that everyone would look after her.“Especially you, Luna Zara.”I did not understand then that what he meant was not responsibility, but permission.Selene moved in this morning.Not
CHAPTER ONEZARAHis tie is the first thing I notice.Green.Not the silver one my maids prepared to match my dress for the Pack’s annual Moon Festival.During the festival, the Alpha and Luna always wore matching colors. It was one of the oldest traditions in the Pack, a symbol of unity, stability







