LOGINThird 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
Damon's POV "Uncle, you'll regret this one day," Zayne said, his voice laced with a bitter edge that only fueled my frustration."The only thing I regret is that I failed to teach you any sense of morality," I muttered. "Don't create a commotion here, Zayne. You want to get married? Fine, get married. But do not look for me there."I turned my back on him, ready to return to Reina, but I felt his hand clamp firmly onto my arm, stopping me in my tracks."So what if I cheated on Reina?" Zayne challenged, his desperation finally showing through his pride. "You are my uncle! You can't just kick me out of your life. I have no idea what Reina has been whispering in your ear to make you throw away our blood relationship like this."I snapped. I whirled around, yanking my arm from his grasp with enough force to make him stumble."Reina hasn't said a single word against you!" I growled, stepping into his space until we were nose-to-nose. "I have my own conscience, Zayne. I don't need her to t
Damon's POV The moment Reina asked those questions, the depth of her fear hit me all over again. It was the same old judgment, people blaming her simply because her mother had her with a married man. It was never Reina’s fault. That hatred should never have been directed at her; it belonged to the people who created this mess, not the child caught in the middle.I pulled her into a hard hug, pressing her face against my chest. "My actions will speak for me, Reina," I said, my voice thick with conviction. "Never let the thought enter your mind that I would ever leave you."I felt her tears soaking into my shirt. The sensation made my chest burn. My heart felt like it was being scorched, seeing exactly how deep Zayne’s venomous words had cut her. I pulled back slightly to cup her cheeks in my hands."I have no one except for you," she whispered, her voice trembling and broken. "I—I didn't want to cry like this. But it hurts. I promise... this is the last time you’ll see me this weak.
Third Person's POV "Damon, let him go!" Reina’s voice cracked as she strained against his solid frame, her fingers digging into the fabric of his sleeve.Damon didn’t budge. His shadow loomed over his nephew."Say that you're sorry. Say that you will not weaponize my brother and sister-in-law just to wound Reina. Say it, Zayne!""You're hurting him! Let my grandson go!" Markus’s command broke into a plea, the patriarch’s composure breaking as he watched the confrontation.Reina’s grip tightened, her forehead pressing against Damon's shoulder. "Damon, listen to your father. Please," she urged, her voice dropping to a desperate whisper. "Please, Damon. Don't do this."With a sharp exhale, Damon released his grip. He stood abruptly, bringing Reina up with him as he turned a cold, piercing gaze toward his father. "Your grandson stopped speaking to you the moment his parents died. Have you forgotten that? And now he enters this home only to assault Reina with lies. He invents these path
Damon's POVReina didn't talk to me throughout our entire return journey. Even when I tried to open up the conversation, she would hardly respond. I knew I had hurt her by hiding the truth. The moment we arrived home, Reina stopped at the threshold of the entrance and turned to me."If Father says anything to me, then don't defend me. I'll handle this."She expected me to stay quiet if my father would blame her."I vowed to protect you," I said. "And if my father says something wrong to you, then as your husband and mate I must correct him." I then held her hand and took a step closer to her. "You refused to talk to me throughout our return journey." I was hurt because her silence was something I could never bear. "You should not have hidden about the call from me," Reina told me, then pulled her hands back. I watched her walking in first and I followed her closely. The moment we stepped into the living room, we saw Zayne and my dad, engaged in a conversation. And Zayne wasn't alo
Zayne's POV The glass of alcohol rested loosely in my hand as I stared at the liquid swirling inside it. The fading evening light filtered through the tall curtains of my room, casting long streaks of golden reflection across the floor and the walls.Slowly, I raised the glass to my lips and took
Zayne's POV I stood near the entrance of the mansion, watching as Mariana’s car slowly pulled away from the driveway. She waved once more through the window before the vehicle disappeared beyond the gates. For a few seconds, I remained there, lost in thought, before finally turning my attention t
Damon's POV "I know words mean little to you right now," I said as I brought her hand to my lips. I grazed her knuckles with a kiss. "But I’ll prove I’m different through my devotion. Reina, let’s leave for our honeymoon tonight. What do you say?" She blinked, surprised. "I thought the reception—
Damon’s POV “Oliver, thanks for making the arrangements so quickly,” I said as we stood near the entrance of the mansion. “And don’t worry too much about my safety. The island is private and heavily protected. Nothing will happen there.”Oliver, my beta, still looked unconvinced. His protective in







