LOGINEver's POVI backed away from the door as she followed with slow steps, that eerie look never leaving her eyes.“So it's true, huh?” She chuckled, scanning the place. “You offered yourself the luxury of such a place while the rest of us stayed at the ranch.” Her laughter came to an abrupt stop as she closed in on me. “And then you have the audacity to preach equality, Ever?” She shot, eyes piercing through mine.“What're you doing here, Hannah?” I asked, tone firm.“Actually…” She plucked a hair from my side. “The real question, Ever…is what are you doing here?”“This is my room. I'm supposed to be here. You came here uninvited and with an unwelcoming presence.”“Well, sorry to burst your bubble, princess,” she said, striding in slow circles around me. “But facing you now…is the new head maid of the Luna's escort.”My gaze shot to meet hers. I swallowed hard.So they really did it. He really let them do it.But why. Why Hannah. Of all people.“You have 10 seconds to get your trash and
Ever's POVI lowered my head, unable to bring myself to meet her gaze.“What?” She shot.“I know it wasn't fair to withhold that from you and I can promise you Kia, I'm so, so sorry I did.”“How long have you known?” She asked.I looked away, ridden with guilt. How could I bring myself to say that it was since Zeke's reception night?“How long, Ever?”I paused, letting the silence help me choose my next words. But it didn't matter. No matter how I put it. The truth still remained that I'd kept it from her.“Since the reception night.”Her face paled as she left the side of the tub. She didn't say a word and just left to the main room.“Kia!” I looked behind. “Kia, please wait, I'm sorry.” The sound of the door being whisked open and immediately shut interrupted.I slumped into the pool, heart heavy as I stared at the water around me. It all suddenly felt cold. I'd finally managed to ruin it. The one good thing I had in this Pack, besides my mate bond with Hagan. I laughed. The audacit
Ever's POV:I pulled it close, taking slow steps backwards.“Are you expecting anyone?” Kia leaned in and whispered.“None that I'm aware of,” I whispered back.“Then who could that be?” she asked, and the bang tore through once more. I swallowed hard, gripping the side of my dress in anticipation.“Well, only one way to find out,” I told Kia and made for the door in slow steps.“Hey! Ever!” she whispered in panic. “What the hell are you doing? What's going through your head? Stop, you can't…” I unbolted the door to a masculine hand hanging above, about to land another knock at the door.My eyes rose to meet him, one of the pack guards. My face paled. What did he want with me? Why was he here? My eyes met the small tray of food he held in his hand.“Looking for someone? I think you've got the wrong…”“For you,” he cut me off. “From the Alpha,” he said, holding out the tray.Zeke? My mind immediately screamed.…“Get the lady some food and a fresh set of clothes.”…So when he was talk
Ever's POVThe image of her face in the crowd while I was being taken to trial resurfaced in my head as I stumbled back in fear, swallowing hard. Was she also with them? Did she also believe I did it? Our gazes remained fixed on each other, with no words exchanged.I lowered my gaze, not knowing how to hold hers. A pair of arms swept me into a hug and my eyes widened as I looked up to see her enclosing me tightly. Fresh tears wet my eyes as I hugged her back.“Don't ever scare me like that again,” she cried, and we both broke into sobs, neither of us freeing the other. It lasted almost an eternity till I felt a sharp pain around where she'd placed her hand.“Ow!” I let out, and she instantly freed me.“Oh, sorry, too tight,” she let out. And we both laughed.“I swear, I didn't do it…” She silenced me with a finger placed to my lips.“Youu.” She let out a dramatic exhale. “How dare you doubt my unwavering trust for you,” she let out, and I rolled my eyes. “I could literally trust you w
Ever's POVMy foot dragged heavily against the marble, each movement requiring more force than the last. The tension in my knees felt unbearable, the knots in my stomach twisted endlessly.It felt like a gag I'd been long holding refused to come out and was simply stuck in my throat. The air came with nausea and I was unusually sick of the environment. I tried to leave behind every memory of what had just happened back there. If I gave it a chance, it would break me more than it already did, simply hearing it from him.And right in the moment, the gag I'd been holding in threatened to spill as I rushed to the pillar side and threw it all up. Cold chills followed right after. It should have felt relieving. But it was the opposite, I only felt more irritated. My eyes drifted to my bruised skin. I felt irritated… of myself.……“Alpha?” Elder Owen beckoned. “You're not saying anything. Is this Omega truly more important than the safety of your mate and our Luna?” he asked. My heart held n
Hagan's POVI stilled at his words. And I'm sure they had noticed. My eyes met the elder who'd said it.Only if they knew who my true mate was. Who the true Luna was supposed to be. But for the exact reasons of the scrutiny we would both face if it ever got out, we were better off with them not knowing.….“So you're saying most Alphas keep mistresses either way. Luna or not?” I asked Elder Owen.“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.…What the hell are you even thinking right now, Hagan. My eyes met Ever's distant gaze and I averted mine, unable to contain my guilt. Should I really say this now? That she's my mistress. Or that I'd like to take her as a mistress. It sounds worse than the last, each time I think about it. What would Ever feel about this? I mean, we would finally get to be together without fear of
Chapter 1: He's Back?Ever's POV “All Omegas to their stations, Alpha Hagan has returned” The matrons rang the bell to alert everyone in the chambers.The cloth I had been using to wipe the windows fell from my hands at the sound of the announcement.He was back? A rush of excitement shot through m
(R18 - Not for readers below 18 as this chapter includes mature and sexual content. Reader discretion is advised.) Ever’s POV “Hagan, stop… someone could catch us out here,” I protested, trying to pull him back from territory I knew neither of us would easily return from. He slid his large hands
Ever's POV I couldn't explain the amount of relief I felt hearing that from him directly.I broke free from his hug and stood face to face with him, making sure he understood how unhappy I was with him.“You have a lot of explaining to do” I folded my arms, awaiting his explanation.“Sit first?” H
Ever's POV I wasted some time before I eventually stood up. The others helped her get dressed while I headed towards the door in anticipation.I bit my lower lip, not knowing how to act as I got closer to the door. My heart raced against my chest as I pulled the handle, revealing him standing ther







