LOGINI begged Dylan Leveson three hundred and four times to take my dying dad on one last trip out to sea. Guess what? He bailed. I stood on the shore, watching the warmth fade from my dad's body, breath by breath—alone—while Dylan played Romeo in the highlands. Millie Stone—his forever flame—posted a cozy little selfie: [Far from the world, as long as I have you.] I accidentally hit like. Dylan popped up instantly. [How many times have I told you to leave Millie alone? Can't control yourself? We're getting a divorce!] Oh, the classic divorce threat. I'd lost count. [Cool. Divorce it is.]
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Adolfa's POV
What the hell? I mistakenly collided with one of the Lycans in Greko Pack. A sharp pain shot through my head instantly. That Lycan was formidable—like Alpha Lyran. One of the pack's warriors, he held a long, sharp, double-edged sword in his hands, staring at me menacingly.
Meto was a dangerous Lycan, but his disregard for certain Alphas in the secluded area of Greko had already earned him punishment. His sister, Luna Celeste, known for her beauty and commanding presence, rushed forward just as he was about to receive judgment.
Alpha Lyran, unfazed, announced in a cold, unwavering voice, "This will be a public punishment. Move aside, you filthy Wereraven."
His words dripped with disdain. I felt a pang of sympathy for Meto as his sister pleaded for mercy, but Alpha Lyran had already made up his mind.
Swallowing my fear, I stepped forward. "Alpha Lyran—"
A low growl rumbled from his throat, silencing me instantly. His piercing gaze sent shivers down my spine, but I couldn't back down.
"He meant no disrespect. Please, spare him and don’t strip him of his rank."
Before I could utter another word, his sword slashed across my waist. A sharp, searing pain tore through me, and I gasped, struggling for breath.
I staggered backward, blood seeping from my wound. The world blurred as I clutched my side, desperate to stop the bleeding. My vision swam, but I could still sense Alpha Lyran’s presence looming over me. He reached for me, his grip firm, his strength undeniable.
Everything around me faded as darkness consumed my senses.
I woke to the weight of heavy chains binding my wrists and ankles. My body ached, my strength nearly depleted from the wound in my side. The metallic scent of my own blood filled the air, making me nauseous.
I forced my eyes open to find myself inside the grand council chamber, a vast auditorium lined with imposing stone pillars and rows of high-ranking Lycans and Lunas. The tension in the air was thick enough to cut with a knife.
Alpha Lyran stood at the front, his towering presence impossible to ignore. His golden eyes burned with an intensity that sent a fresh wave of fear through me.
"This is what happens to anyone who oversteps their boundaries without understanding their place. Do you understand?" His voice was sharp, slicing through the silence like a blade.
A chorus of voices filled the chamber.
"Yes, Alpha Lyran!"
My heart pounded. I tried to move, but pain shot through my body, pinning me in place. Blood dripped from a wound on my side where I had been struck. I bit my lip, stifling a cry.
Just then, Luna Prese approached, a cruel smile playing at her lips. She was notorious in Greko for her cold demeanor and ruthless methods. The silver syringe she held in her delicate fingers glistened under the dim torchlight, making my breath hitch.
"This will make it easier for you," she said smoothly, her voice laced with false sweetness. But I knew the truth—Luna Prese had a reputation. Many had not survived her so-called treatments, their deaths conveniently chalked up to unavoidable consequences. And now, I was next.
I tried to move, to protest, but my body was too weak. My vision blurred, and my head lolled to the side.
"Adolfa."
A voice called my name. I struggled to focus, to see through the haze clouding my vision. The room felt like it was spinning, my breathing shallow and labored.
I turned weakly, barely able to lift my hand, as I tried to make out the figure standing over me. My heart ached, my body screamed in pain, and my spirit hung by a thread. My life had always been full of hardship, and right now, there seemed to be no way out.
My name is Adolfa Ray. I'm 21 years old, with long, light brown hair and a life filled with sorrow. My past is riddled with suffering, and now, I stand at the precipice of a fate I never could have imagined.
The large doors of the council chamber creaked open, and I was forced inside. The grand auditorium was filled with hundreds of onlookers, their eyes heavy with judgment. My shackles clanked as I stumbled forward, my legs barely able to hold my weight.
Alpha Lyran’s voice boomed through the hall, cold and merciless.
"This is what happens to those who overstep their boundaries. Do you understand?"
A thunderous chorus of agreement rumbled through the crowd. Fear clenched around my heart like an iron vice.
Meto was nowhere in sight.
Two guards seized my arms, pulling me forward. My body screamed in protest, but I bit back the pain. I would not show weakness.
I had endured worse before, and I would endure this too.
I lifted my chin, meeting Alpha Lyran’s gaze with defiance. Whatever punishment lay ahead, I would not break.
I am Adolfa Ray. Nothing will ever break my spirit, my spirit is stronger than my body, and I have endured horrors that would break a lesser soul. My life has been filled with trials, with suffering
, and now—
Now, I must face my fate. And nothing will ever stop me.
Trevon just shook his head. "I ordered extra for them. It's not here yet."Okay, fine. No way to say no after that.So we ended up sitting in the lab hallway, eating fried chicken straight from the box like a couple of broke grad students again.Back then, food in the lab was basically a crime. When I got too hungry, I'd sneak takeout into the hallway, thinking I was slick—only for Prof. Beaufort to catch me every single time.Turns out Trevon used to pull the same stunt.Somehow, in those shared screwups, we found this little pocket of nostalgia—two exhausted scientists laughing over old mistakes.Until Dylan's leather shoes slid into view, slicing our little moment in half.He was holding a food container, reaching it out. "You didn't eat much at dinner. Your stomach will hurt."Oh, he remembered.Back when I used to run on fumes during experiments, my stomach gave out. He'd rub it, back then."I've eaten," I said. "Take it back."He looked wrecked. "Do you really have to
"A woman? No way she understands chemistry," he snorted."She's the one Prof. Beaufort at Arlington U practically begged to skip straight to the PhD track," Dylan said, stepping out from behind me. "She's published more ACS papers than you've signed contracts. She doesn't understand? Do YOU?"Mr. Phalen blinked like a deer in headlights. "Mr. Leveson... So, you two know each other?""She's my wife." Dylan smiled at me, clearly expecting a gold star."I'm not," I said.***Dylan's grin died on the spot.He opened his mouth to salvage whatever ego he had left, but another hand brushed his off my shoulder.A new guy walked in, flashing me a warm smile. "You're Judy Jolliffe, Prof. Beaufort's TA, right? I've heard great things. I'm Trevon Tyler—your senior."Ah. The guy from the overseas lab Prof. Beaufort mentioned. He was joining the project."I've seen your past experiments," Trevon added. "Been wanting to meet you. With you on board, this project's only going up."I nodded a
To keep up with Prof. Beaufort, I had to hit the textbooks like a college kid during finals week. Late nights, lots of coffee.Good thing muscle memory's a real thing—once you've studied it, it comes back fast.TA work wasn't too bad. He handled the lectures; I was the behind-the-scenes person, juggling tasks with corporate partners.I never worked at Leveson Corp, but Dylan ran his mouth on so many calls at home, I picked up more than he ever realized.Setting meetings with investors felt like second nature.What I didn't see coming? Dylan walking into one of those meetings.***It'd been over two weeks since I walked out on Dylan.Court date was still a ways off. No texts, no calls—from either of us.If he really wanted to find me, he could. But Millie was probably keeping him busy.At this restaurant on my way to a meetup, I caught a table whispering about their boss.Apparently, he was mid-divorce—total mess for two weeks."Even Ms. Stone tried to comfort him and got ki
"You moved out?" he asked.Wow. He noticed?All I took was the wooden carving Dad gave us as a wedding gift—the one that sat by the door forever. Dylan used to dump his hats and scarves on it like it was just another coat rack. Figured he stopped seeing it a long time ago."Yeah," I said flatly.Silence.For a second, I thought he hung up. Then finally—his voice came through, rough and low."Come back. I didn't mean what I said. I was just angry."Softer than I'd ever heard him. Almost... desperate.Funny. A few hours ago, I was just the "unworthy" wife. Now? He's suddenly humble.I said, "Didn't I basically give you what you wanted by asking for a divorce? What's there to cry about?""No... Millie and I—it's not what you think."He kept fumbling, stuck on repeat.I cut in. "Dylan, I KNOW exactly what you're trying to hold onto. You look down on me, but you're too chicken to actually choose Millie—too scared she'll wreck you again."So you kept me in your back pocket, ditc
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