LOGINReina's POV "Father has gone to the Black Shadow Pack for Zayne's wedding," I said, watching Damon as he finished his tea. "We talked before he left. I was worried he was still upset with me, but he isn't."Damon lowered the cup before he spoke. "Dad was never upset with you, Reina. You worry too much. It’s better that he went to attend the wedding.""What about you? You should attend it too," I suggested, my eyes searching his for any sign of agreement. "He’s your nephew, Damon. Zayne grew up without parents, and I honestly feel he needs you there, standing beside him as his best man. He doesn’t exactly have a circle of close male friends.""I'm not his friend either," Damon replied. He took a small spoonful of cheesecake from the tray and leaned across the table toward me, gesturing for me to open my mouth. As I took the bite, he lowered his voice to a whisper. "Going there would be an insult to you.""How?" I asked, the sweetness of the cheesecake doing little to distract me from
Reina's POVSteadying myself and regaining control, I pressed my hand against his mouth to gently break the kiss. We stood there for a moment, our foreheads resting against each other, breathing the same air."You need to clean yourself," I whispered, my eyes searching his. "And you need to tell me everything the moment you're done."The back of his hand caressed my cheek, his gaze softening as he nodded. "I will. I promised you I wouldn't keep things from you."The lingering warmth of his touch disappeared as he turned and headed into the washroom. I moved to the cupboard, pulling out a fresh set of clothes, a soft cotton shirt and dark trousers, and laid them neatly on the edge of the bed.While the sound of the shower started, I picked up my phone to message my father-in-law. My thumbs hovered over the screen as I typed: "Call me once you arrive safely at the pack." I hit send, a knot of worry still tight in my stomach about his journey to Zayne’s territory. A knock on the door p
Reina's POV The past few days had been quiet. Ever since the commotion with Zayne, Father hadn't spoken much to me. I spent hours wondering if the silence was a sign that his trust in me had broken, or if he was simply mourning the state of his family.On the other hand, my relationship with Damon was moving forward in ways I never expected. He was opening up a world to me that I hadn't known existed, showing me a life I never thought I would ever touch. I sat on the edge of the bed, scrolling aimlessly through my phone before lifting my gaze to the horizon visible through the balcony doors. The sky was bruising into twilight."Damon said he would return soon," I murmured to myself, checking the time again. "But he seems to be stuck. I wonder what kind of work could have pulled him away so suddenly."A nagging sense of unease settled in my chest. I opened my contacts and dialed his number, pressing the phone to my ear. To my surprise, the call wouldn't even go through as it was unav
Zayne's POV I drove to the hospital myself. Penny’s words looped in my head like a sick joke. How dare she? How dare Mariana lie to me about something this monumental? I had burned bridges and humiliated myself in front of my family for a child that didn't even exist.I didn't bother knocking. I shoved the door to Penny’s office open and found her mid-sip, a coffee cup in one hand and a USG report in the other."Alpha!" she exclaimed, startled. She started to rise, but I held up a sharp hand to stop her."Stay seated, Penny," I commanded, my voice dropping into a low, dangerous vibration. I pulled out the chair across from her and sat, my eyes locked on hers. "Where is it? Give me the report."Penny quickly set her coffee down, her movements hurried and slightly Trembling. She reached into her desk drawer and pulled out a thin manila file, sliding it across the desk toward me. My heart hammered against my ribs, not with anticipation, but with a cold, burgeoning fury.I snatched the
Third Person's POVMariana arrived home later that evening after Zayne dropped her off. Britney, who had been discussing the wedding cards with Fredrick, stopped mid-sentence as she watched her daughter enter, pulling a small trolley bag behind her."Mariana!" Britney rose and hurried toward her. "You’re back early. Weren't you and Zayne supposed to spend more time in the capital?""Mom, Reina is Damon’s wife, and Damon is Zayne’s uncle," Mariana blurted out, huffing as she crossed her arms tightly over her chest. She had known the truth for a while but had kept it from her parents at Zayne’s insistence until now."What did you say?" Fredrick asked, his face pale with shock. "Damon is related to our Alpha?""Yes, Dad. They’re blood relatives. Zayne wanted to reconcile with his uncle, but because of Reina, it couldn’t happen." She turned her sharp gaze to Britney. "You won't believe it, Mom. Reina’s life has completely changed," Mariana spat, her voice trembling with resentment. "Damo
Reina's POV I stood on the balcony of our room, staring out at the sprawling grounds of the mansion. The cold air did little to settle the storm of thoughts regarding my own identity. Long before I was a Kingsley, I was just Reina, the daughter of an Omega who had chosen to keep me despite the suffering she endured.I had once believed that simply leaving my father’s house was the ultimate goal. But I had forgotten that as long as I carried the Ashfall name, a name my father never even wanted me to have, my identity would always be tied to the label of "illegitimate daughter."My focus had been so narrow, fixed entirely on getting revenge against Zayne. I realized then how wrong I was. If there was anyone I truly needed to face, it was my father.He was the man who had never acknowledged his own mistakes, choosing instead to pile the blame onto my mother for every hardship I faced."Reina!"Damon’s voice broke through my contemplation. I turned away from the railing to see him sta
Reina’s POVSeeing Damon’s face this close when his golden gaze piercing right through me, I felt my resolve crumble again. His thumb brushed across my lips, anchoring me to him as we shared another long, lingering kiss that left me breathless."You provoked me," he murmured against my neck, his vo
Reina's POV I didn’t understand why I was responding, but my body seemed to have a mind of its own. I had never experienced a kiss like this, it wasn't just a touch; it was an invitation to delve deeper. Every time his lips nibbled at mine, a strange, electric heat surged through me. Even my wolf
Reina's POV The car glided to a halt before the towering entrance of a sprawling, five-star hotel. Before I could even attempt to find my footing, the door was swept open and Damon’s arms were around me once more. He scooped me up in a bridal carry with effortless ease, and I felt a traitorous hea
Damon's POVAfter spending a long time playing in the water, we finally moved away from the waves and settled down in a shady spot on the beach. A natural rock formation nearby formed the mouth of a small cave, casting a shadow over the sand.Reina sat beside me, brushing the sand from her hands as







