LOGINEPILOGUEEVELYN POVThree years had slipped by since the night I was crowned Luna of the Silvermoon Pack and yet every time I thought about it, it still felt fresh, like the crown had only just been placed on my head; that day had been nothing short of overwhelming in the best way, Alpha John had made sure of it, inviting influential Alphas from all over the world, the pack grounds dressed in gold and white banners that moved with the wind, guards standing tall, voices layered with respect and power as celebration filled every corner of the territory.Now I stood in the kitchen, stirring a pot absentmindedly when Harriet’s voice cut through my thoughts, sharp but playful“Mummy, you are putting too much salt,” she said, reaching out quickly, her small hands wrapping around the salt container before she pulled it away from me and dropped it on the counter with a firm little thud, then she folded her arms across her chest and tilted her head at me like she was the adult in the room.I b
Then Eveyln lifted her hand, her gaze fixed ahead. Beside her, John raised his without hesitation, his jaw tight.Carlson followed next.Diane’s head snapped toward him, her fingers shooting out to grab his arm. “Don’t—” she whispered sharply, trying to pull him down, but he shook her off and raised his hand anyway.She stared at him for a beat, then scoffed under her breath, rolling her eyes as she folded her arms.A rustle moved through the crowd.Tonya’s shoulders trembled as she stood there, tears streaming freely down her face. Her eyes stayed glued to the screen in her mind, the truth she couldn’t deny anymore. Guilt twisted hard in her chest, her fingers curling before she slowly lifted her hand too.More hands followed.The decision was sealing itself.“Seriously?” Giovanni’s voice cracked through the room, sharp and unhinged.Heads turned.His eyes burned as they locked onto Tonya, fury spilling over. “After everything I’ve done for you, you stupid...”His hand moved before a
Giovanni’s world didn’t fall in one blow as it cracked, piece by piece, until it finally shattered, all because of Benjamin’s obsession, the kind that made a man believe he could bend a whole city to his will, hacking all CCTV cameras and monitoring all the Alphas to see their flaws.A screen flickered to life.A distorted clip sharpened, and then it was clear.Giovanni’s hand shoving Elena as her body tipping over the edge of a high building, her scream swallowed by the wind as she disappeared into nothing.A gasp rippled through the room.The next clip slammed in without warning and it was a dark, damp walls, chains rattling. Giovanni crouched in front of his mother, a camera shaking slightly in his grip as he recorded every second, her cries echoing while he smiled like it meant nothing.Someone cursed under their breath.Another clip.Diane standing beside him, their voices low as they plotted against John until it twisted and dragged Eveyln down with it too.The screen went black
“What if it’s fabricated?” Giovanni’s voice rang out, sharply but the strain under his voice was starting to show. “Do you realize these accusations against me could also destroy BrightSun Pack?”A ripple moved through the hall.Jude adjusted the microphone slightly, his gaze still locked on him. “Are you threatening me now, Alpha Giovanni?”Giovanni’s jaw tightened. “No,” he replied, forcing calm into his tone. “I’m stating a fact.”“Exactly!”Another Alpha rose from his seat, backing him up as murmurs spread again, the room beginning to split, some leaning toward doubt, others watching closely, waiting for the next blow.“Even if he’s illegitimate why does that matter?” the Alpha continued, spreading his hands as he faced the room. “Look at what he’s done. He’s grown his Pack three times beyond its limits. Even his late father couldn’t achieve that. Giovanni built that with his own effort.”Murmurs of agreement rolled in.Chairs scraped.One Alpha stood.Then another.Support rose l
Alpha Jude let out a quiet scoff, dismissing her outburst without a second glance. The cameras shifted, lenses turning toward Diane, capturing every flicker of panic on her face.“And there is more,” Jude continued, his voice steady as the hall slowly fell quiet again. “A video has been circulating, evidence that she is responsible for causing Eveyln’s child to become a mutt.”A sharp ripple of shock moved through the room.Eveyln’s fingers tightened slightly on the table, but her expression didn’t change.“Harriet,” Jude added, glancing briefly at the documents before him. “Diane Carlson disguised herself as a teacher, approached the child, and gave her chocolate. We all know how harmful chocolate is to an adult wolf, let alone a child.”Murmurs rose again, louder this time, filled with outrage.Diane’s head dropped lower.“And that,” Jude said, his tone hardening, “is why you were stripped as Luna of Silvermoon Pack and banned from the Pack. Am I correct?”Silence pressed in.All ey
Paulo didn’t look up immediately. He tested it once more, watching the screen like he could force it to work. Then he shook his head.“Not yet.”John shifted his weight, Harry resting comfortably in his arms. The boy peeked over his shoulder, his eyes lighting up when he saw Paulo.He lifted his small hand and waved. “Uncle Paulo… do you mind if I join you again?”Paulo, who had been hunched over the desk, turned in his chair. “Huh?” His eyes landed on Harry, then slowly lifted to John—who looked just as confused.Paulo scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. “Oh… uh… Harry’s been coming here sometimes,” he said, gesturing lightly toward the computer. “He said he’s interested in computers… and video games. So I’ve been teaching him a few things.” A small smile tugged at his lips. “He’s pretty smart too. He actually helped me out a bit.”Harry straightened in John’s arms, nodding quickly. “Yes, Daddy, he’s right.”John blinked, then a proud grin spread across his face. He reached ove
DIANE“Well, I did my part. We were so close to getting rid of her… until your husband decided to step in,” he muttered, folding his hands on his chest spreading his legs apart."I mean, is he having an affair with her? Is that why he had to defend her in front of you?" His laced with curiosity, bu
EVEYLN"Alright, Harry," he said, settling into the seat next to him. I narrowed my eyes at them, confused, my face scrunched in curiosity. He gently took the book from Harry’s hands, flipped through a few pages, then sighed and shook his head."But you do know," he said calmly. "that not all werew
JOHNThe way he buzzes around her like an overeager fly, always sticking close, even with the kids, it makes my skin crawl. I can’t stand him. Every time he looks at her with that smug face and soft eyes, I get the overwhelming urge to rearrange it with my fist.And now, he has the audacity to ask
GIOVANNII slumped into the chair in my room, pressing my back against its cool surface as I clenched my fists. My eyes shut tight, but the image of Evelyn and John together burned in my mind, twisting like a knife in my chest.A sharp creak from the door cut through my thoughts, and my eyes snappe







