登入Hagan's POVMy conversation with Elder Owen last night replayed in my head as I sat silently at the dining table.“So you're saying most Alphas keep mistresses either way. Luna or not?” I asked.“Yes. It's very much normal,” he said, clutching his robe. “But may I ask why you're asking this particularly?” He raised a brow. “You don't strike me as the type to keep mistresses. Or do you plan to?” he asked.I stared down silently for a while, letting the question sink in. I wanted so badly to make Ever Luna and make everyone know she was mine. My mate. But I couldn't. For her safety and mine, we couldn't. So maybe this wasn't such a bad idea to try. Make her my mistress first. Then maybe announcing her as Luna wouldn't seem so hard anymore.And at least then… we wouldn't need to hide our intimate affairs anymore.“Are you?” Elder Owen asked again, seeing as I was lost in thought.“I honestly don't know,” I sighed.“Do you have anyone particular in mind?” he asked, and my mind replayed th
Ever's POVMy eyes widened at her request.“But Luna, I have to stay here. To make sure everything goes well,” I tried to argue.“You don't need to. Mila can handle it. You can, right, Mila?” She gestured to Mila, who nodded in approval.Even with the misunderstanding cleared up, I still didn't feel like facing Hagan. These days, it felt like every time we met, the more we became strangers. It felt like every day, I slowly realized I probably never knew him. And facing him reminded me of that harsh truth. I clenched my fists, summoning courage. I wasn't going to cower all my life just because of Hagan.“Okay,” I told Rhaeya. I took a couple of the serving trays filled with food as I trailed behind her.Surprisingly, she didn't take the hall to the dining room. Instead, she cut towards the garden. Had she forgotten where the dining hall was? Wasn't she just coming from there?“Um, Luna. The dining hall's that way,” I called her attention.“I’m aware,” she let out, and I furrowed my bro
Ever's POV: The sun's warm rays graced my eyes as they fluttered open. My eyes glanced through the room. It looked so much better in broad daylight. You would never guess it had ever been abandoned.A knock drew my attention to the door.“Hey, Ever.” Mila's voice gently cut through. “I mean Head Miss,” she nervously corrected.I shook my head in laughter.“Our Alpha and Luna Rhaeya have requested we prepare a full breakfast for everyone and serve it in the dining hall,” she stated.On hearing his name, the sting of what happened last night returned. I brushed it off as soon as I could. Wallowing in thoughts like that was the last thing I needed at the moment. I slid out of my mattress on the floor, washed my face and mouth, and proceeded to open the door.“Just Ever is okay,” I told Mila, and she smiled.“Okay... Ever,” she said. “Nice place you have, by the way.”“Speaking of that, how'd you know I'd be here?” I asked, brows furrowed.“The other Omegas. You know, word spreads fast.
Ever's POV My gaze fell to the floor, sounds of Rhaeya's giggles blurred my hearing. “And why're you standing here?” One of the guards questioned impatiently. I stood still,unable to answer. I could hear my heart beat loudly in my ears.“Miss, I'm talking to you” I slowly lifted my gaze to his. “I…I'm in the service of Luna Rhaeya” I told him, my voice low and exhausted. “I'm here to deliver a message to her”They all looked at me like a lost cow and burst out laughing.“I'm in service of Luna Rhaeya” One mimicked and they all laughed again. “What an awkward way to say ‘’I’m a Maid”” The guard in front of me laughed.I bit back the tears forming in my hands as I pinched myself into restraint. “Wait, isn't she the Omega Alpha Zeke took into his bed?” One asked, his gaze full of disgust.“She sure is” Another answered. “Well she managed to seduce Zeke. Who knows whose she's after” He glared at me.“Well…” One grabbed my hand, “I wouldn't mind being your next victim you know” He said
Ever's POV“Please…” Mila's drained voice pleaded. “I'll find a way to pay you back.”Her pleas fell on deaf ears as the Omegas whose feet rested on her face stepped down harder and Mila writhed in pain.Before I could stop myself, I found myself stepping in. “What's going on here?” I asked, and they all stiffened, freeing a crying Mila.“Well… Senior,” one nervously began. “You know Mila has been a pain in our ass for such a while. She even collected gifts from us, knowing fully well she would not be chosen as Head Maiden. And now, she will return everything!” She turned to Mila and they all glared at her. Mila's face was still glued to the floor, unable to stand. Tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes.I never liked her one bit, especially when she picked on Kia and me. But now, I couldn't help but feel sorry for what she was being put through.I let out a laugh, clenching my fists. And they all looked at me like I was crazy.“Is this how loyal you guys are?” I slowly let out, an
Ever's POV“We have to get a few things ready for the Orphanage. Their supply for this week has been delayed,” Rhaeya told me as we walked across the council room.“So, is there…” The sound of the council door opening cut me off and we both looked in the direction to find Zeke, somewhat smiling. An awkward one at that.He spotted us and headed to us.“Trust you're enjoying your stay, Alpha Zeke?” Rhaeya asked him.He turned to me, his lips curving into another smile. “Last night was indeed splendid, Luna Rhaeya.” I hid my face in embarrassment. What was he talking about? Nothing happened between us, so why was he making it seem like anything did?“That's…” Rhaeya turned to me, increasing the awkward tension. “Good to hear.” She smiled. “Is the board's meeting concluded? It finished quite early,” she asked.“Yeah, meetings are not really my cup of tea. I'm not cut out for them. But either way, it's being handled,” he told her.They stood beside each other for a while and Zeke glanced a
Ever's POVI stood there for a while, unable to move as he got closer. Tension rose as he moved towards me and stopped behind me.I swallowed hard, my heart pounding intensely in my chest. What was he doing?“What... what are you doing?” I finally found the words to ask.“Well, we're here for somet
Ever's POV:“You've been shaking since we left the hall,” Alpha Zeke let out. “Just so you know, I don't bite.” He winked. “At least not females.”I turned away, feeling uncomfortable.We walked the long hall till we got to the front of his chamber.What the hell are you doing, Ever? I came back to
Hagan's POV“You seem restless, is anything the problem?” Rhaeya cooed from the bed. I shot up from the sofa I had been sitting on.Suddenly everything felt uncomfortable, including her presence.“I'm fine,” I told her, standing up as I headed toward the window.“You don't look fine to me,” she rep
Hagan's POVI could still feel eyes on me after the stunt I'd pulled. Rhaeya tried to soothe the atmosphere by proposing we danced.My mind played back the scenario. If she had really been Ever, what would I have done? I wondered. I was losing my mind lately with everything that had been going on.







