Se connecterCaroline’s POVI froze.Aldric’s words followed me even after I walked away.Make sure you’re prepared to lose everything too.I hated the way he said it like he already knew exactly how to destroy me.But he had forgotten that I knew how to destroy him too.I pushed open the door to the private room and stepped inside, slamming it shut behind me.My breathing was uneven and my hands were shaking.I pressed them against my stomach. I needed to think.I was happy Leo was back, that was what mattered.He was officially Alpha again.The council had accepted my revised testimony and his suspension was over and if I played this correctly, I could slowly rebuild his trust.I could convince him that I regretted everything and that I wanted to become a better wife.I could fix this.I had to because Aldric had become too dangerous. He was no longer the man I could control.He had tasted power, and now he wanted more. I couldn’t allow him to remain in Leo’s life. I couldn’t allow him to remain
Aldric’s POVI was waiting for Caroline the moment the council session ended.I didn’t care who saw me.I didn’t care what anyone thought.The moment she stepped out of the council chamber, I grabbed her arm and pulled her into an empty corridor.“What the hell was that?”Caroline’s eyes widened. “Aldric, let go of me.”I released her but I didn’t step back. “You withdrew the accusation.”She straightened her dress.“Why would you tell the council Leo never pushed you?.”“Because he didn’t.”I stared at her.“After everything we did?”Her expression hardened. “What exactly did you expect me to do?”“Stand by our plan!.”“I did.”“No.” I laughed bitterly. “You destroyed months of work in one afternoon.”Caroline folded her arms. “You destroyed it yourself.”My jaw tightened. “Excuse me?”“You heard me. You became so obsessed with becoming Alpha that you forgot why we started this.”I stepped closer. “We started this because you wanted Leo gone.”“And you wanted me.” The words stopped m
Caroline’s POVIt was Leo’s hearing day and the council chamber was full. I sat at the back of the room, my hands folded tightly over my stomach as I watched Leo stand before the elders.He looked different.He had barely spoken since entering the chamber.The investigation had dragged on for weeks, but today the council would finally decide whether he was guilty of assaulting me and I knew exactly what I had to do.If I wanted Leo back… I had to save him even if it meant destroying the lie I had created.The eldest councilman cleared his throat.“Alpha Leo, we have reviewed the evidence and testimony surrounding the incident in the Luna Suite.”Leo stood perfectly still.“You maintain that you never pushed your Luna?”“I do.”“You never touched her?”“No.”His voice was firm. “I never laid a hand on Caroline.”The elders exchanged glances and one of them sighed.“Unfortunately, we have no independent witness to confirm what happened.”My heart tightened. I believe that was my moment
Caroline’s POVLeo went still. “What are you talking about?”I took a breath and for the first time…I wasn’t sure if I was ready to say it but I had already made up my mind.“I lied to you.”His expression changed. “About what?”I looked directly into his eyes. “About more things than you realize.”Silence filled the room.Leo slowly placed the documents on the desk.“Start talking.”My heart pounded.“I can’t tell you everything at once.”His jaw tightened.“Then tell me something.”I hesitated. Then whispered,“I know more about what happened to you than I’ve ever admitted.”Leo stared at me.“What does that mean?”I took another breath. “It means…” I paused.His eyes hardened. “What are you saying?”I stepped closer. “I’m saying someone has been working against you for much longer than you think.”Leo’s face changed.“Who?”I looked away.My voice dropped to a whisper. “That’s what I’m here to tell you.”He stared at me. “And why should I believe anything you say?”I looked back at
Caroline’s POVAfter my confrontation with Aldric, I began questioning whether helping him seize Ironveil was ever the right decision. I couldn’t sleep.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Aldric sitting in the Alpha’s chair.Not as my ally or as the man who had promised to help me take everything I wanted, but as the man who had begun to believe the chair belonged to him.I turned onto my back and stared at the ceiling.How had things changed so quickly?Aldric had always been ambitious. I knew that and it was one of the reasons I chose him.We both had something to gain, at least that's what I had believed.But lately, Aldric wasn’t acting like a man helping me.He was acting like a man who no longer needed me and that terrified me.I sat up.My fingers tightened around the blanket.“Idiot.” I whispered the word.I had helped him get this far. I had given him information and I had helped manipulate Leo.I stood beside him while he slowly took control of Ironveil.And now? Now he was
Freya’s POVThe cell was so cold, not the kind of cold that came from the weather outside.This cold felt different because It seeped into my bones.I sat on the narrow bench against the wall, staring at the floor.For hours, I had tried to make sense of what had happened.The disciplinary hearing, the security records and the first accusation collapsing under scrutiny.Then, barely minutes later…A multimillion-dollar theft.It couldn’t be a coincidence, I know someone had planned this.The question was…How far ahead had they planned it?I pulled my knees closer to myself and closed my eyes and the moment I did, Amelia’s voice returned to me.I warned you I’d make you regret ever joining this firm.My jaw tightened. “She knows.” The words left my lips quietly.She knew something and maybe she wasn’t working alone.Maybe she had help but if Amelia had orchestrated this…my question is Why?Why go this far?The sound of footsteps approaching made me look up.A female officer stopped outsi
Freya's POV“You’re a wretched little wolf from a wretched little pack. The worst mistake of my life… a mistake I’ll regret for the rest of my days.”Those were the words my mate spat at me on our wedding night.He had hated me ever since.I met Alpha Leo Cowell of the Ironveil Pack three years ago
Freya’s POV“I need a dance,” Leo said quietly beside me.I looked up from the glass in my hand, certain I had misheard him.“A dance?” I repeated.“With you.”For a second I just stared at him. Then I let out a small incredulous laugh and glanced around the ballroom.“Where’s your precious Carolin
Leo's POVThe election campaign had been running for three weeks, and I was losing.I stood by the window in my office, my speech notes clutched in my hand.I was supposed to deliver them at the Council Inspection Ball tonight, but I couldn’t concentrate.My thoughts kept drifting back to my newest
Freya’s POVI started packing my things first thing in the morning.I left behind every piece of jewelry Leo had ever given me.I had recently discovered that the expensive sets he gifted Caroline were real, while the ones he gave me were only replicas.In the end, all my real belongings fit into t







