로그인Roland’s POVMorning had barely settled over the mansion when my secretary entered the study with a look on her face that I had learned to take. She wasn't scared or flustered. Her usual confidence was replaced by a careful restraint like she understood that the paper in her hands had big consequences."Alpha Roland " she said handing me a sealed envelope "This came directly from the High Council. They wanted you to get it first."I took the envelope without saying anything and the council seal made my jaw tighten. Emergency notices usually didn't arrive without warning and after everything that happened with Serena, I doubted this one was about business."Did they say what it's about?" I asked.She shook her head."No Alpha. They just said everyone named on it has to show up."The phrase "every individual named" stuck in my head long after she left.The study got really quiet.I carefully broke the seal. Unfolded the document inside. My eyes scanned the page quickly until one line st
Selena’s POVThe estate was really quiet that afternoon.. Beneath the calm, every corridor had a quiet sense of purpose. This was because tomorrow's request would change a lot more than another council meeting. People were moving around with a sense of efficiency rather than being nervous and rushed. They were passing sealed folders from one trusted person to another. Nobody was speaking louder than necessary. This was because every document now represented years of questions and sadness.I was standing beside the library window when Kai came in carrying the leather portfolio. He put it down on the table. Smoothed the edge with one hand. This simple gesture told me more than words could. He was not checking the papers anymore. He was making sure that nothing, not a folded corner would weaken what they had worked so hard to build."The last witness statement is signed " Kai said, looking at Kian and me. "Lewis confirmed every page Tina reviewed the dates again. Every supporting record
Kai's POVThe map spread across the table had gradually disappeared beneath stacks of papers until the polished oak was barely visible. What had started as a search for answers now looked like a case and that difference mattered.I rested my hands on the table. Looked over everything one more time. Each document told part of the story. Together they told a single story.Kian stood opposite me his fingers touching the table edge. He listened to the rustle of papers.“Read the payment records again " he said calmly. "I want to hear if it still fits with everything we've found.”I nodded.“It does.”Selena looked up from the papers she was organizing.“Read it anyway.”Her voice was calm and disciplined.“If we're asking the council to trust us we should check our conclusions before they do.”A small smile appeared on my face.“You're starting to sound like Kian.”She answered without looking from the papers.“I've spent time with both of you.”I carefully lifted the ledger. Read aloud.
Roland’s POVThe mansion had gotten into a routine over the past few days. The servants were doing their jobs fine but I could tell something was off. It was not a deal or anything but it was happening often enough that I could not just ignore it. My mother, who was always in control and calm was acting like she was waiting for some bad news to come at any moment.I found her in the west library one afternoon standing in front of a record cabinet with three senior archivists waiting beside her. They all looked really uncomfortable. The room was quiet in a way that felt heavy."What is the point of keeping all these files?" my mother asked sharply holding a ledger like it was disgusting. "Some of these records are older than half the people in our pack. They are just collecting dust instead of being useful."The head archivist looked down before answering."My Lady the council says we have to keep all the records of our bloodline and household the ones about Alpha families. We are not
Kian’s POVThe cottage felt quieter than it had an hour ago. We hadn't moved far from the table. The evidence was still arranged in piles. The silence wasn't empty anymore. It had direction. There's a difference between searching for the truth and deciding what to do with it. I learned long ago that the second question is always the more dangerous one.I rested my fingertips on the edge of the table. I let my mind replace sight with the sounds of voices, breathing, and movement. Kai stood opposite me. He was organizing documents into folders with precision. Selena was by the fireplace. She was quieter than usual. I could hear her breathing. She wasn't overwhelmed. She was thinking. That made her more dangerous than anyone in the room."We have enough " I said finally. I broke the silence without raising my voice. "We connected the payments, letters, travel records, Tina's testimony, and your father's note. Every piece points to the people."Kai didn't answer away. I heard another shee
Selena’s POVThe sun was going down when the three of us got back to the cottage. It was hidden behind the trees on the side. Nothing had changed since we were last there.. This time I was carrying something new with me. We were not coming with questions like we used to. We had evidence now.. Evidence can bring back memories that we forgot.Tina opened the door before I could knock twice. She looked relieved. It made her face look softer. The lines around her eyes were not as deep."You came back " she said quietly. Moved aside. "I thought you would."I smiled a little as I went inside."We found something " I said.Her face changed. She was not excited. She was worried. This was the kind of worry that comes when you know the truth can be harder to deal with than lies.Kai closed the door. Kian stayed by the window. He was listening to the woods. He does this all the time. It is like a habit.Tina noticed this."They always look out for you " she said gently.I looked at the twins. Th
Selena’s POVKai clasped hos hands tightly around the glass but stayed quiet, taking slow sips of the water instead.“I’ve never been wanted by my own pack. I was deemed the useless one because I’m fat and now, even my mate chose my sister over me.”The sound of glass shattering against a wall fill
Selena’s POVIt’s been a few hours since I woke up and the room was still empty.Slowly, I pulled the covers off my body and swung my legs over the edge of the bed, placing my palms on the bed and glancing around the room. It was eerily quiet and for some reason, that made me unsettled.I sigh and
Selena's POV Turn around little mouse…I squeezed my eyes shut and slowly, I did. Kai stood in the doorway behind me, hands clasped behind his back, looking calm like he had been waiting there the whole time but his anger was written in the stillness of his body. His muscles were tensed and he was
Selena’s POVI chugged down the entire glass of water and wiped under my lip with a napkin, avoiding Kai’s curious eyes.He slowly lifted the spoon to his mouth, watching me intently as he ate. A strange maid brought a bottle of wine and dropped it on the table before nodding at him and scurrying o







