LOGINBran’s POVLupin’s words hit like a punch straight to my chest.For a second, I didn’t understand the question. Then something cold and sharp slid down my spine.“No,” I said immediately. “She didn’t.”Lupin’s face tightened in worry. Aric straightened from his relaxed position, all traces of ease gone as his eyes snapped between us. “Why are you asking?”Lupin dragged a hand down his face, breathing hard like he had run all the way here.“Because she’s missing.”My heart skipped.“What do you mean missing?” I asked.“I went to check on her this morning,” Lupin looked up at me, shaking his head. “She wasn't there.”A sharp ringing filled my ears.“What do you mean by she wasn't there? Where did you go to check on her?” I asked further, rushing my words.“I went to the apartment you gave to her, Alpha. Serafine wasn't in.”“No,” I muttered, shaking my head. “That’s not possible. I left her there, last night.”“Last night?” Aric mused. Then looked at Lupin. “When did you check on her?”
Serafine’s POV “What do you mean by my identity being exposed?” I asked the grey wolf.“You are—”The door burst open with a deafening crash.Wood splintered. Air whooshed in. And the wolves all bolted out at once. A chorus of frantic howls tore through the room as all eight of them scattered, fleeing past the broken doorway like they had been waiting for someone to open the door for them.“Serafine!” Bran called.He was standing at the doorway. His eyes flashing at me as he panicked. Relief crashed into me immediately at the sight of him. He ran towards me, desperately. His eyes wild with panic as he stretched his hand to reached out to me.“No!” I screamed as soon as I realised what would happen to him. But it was too late.Because before he could touch me, the light hovering around me exploded. A violent surge shot out from my body like a shockwave, hitting him hard.Bran’s body was thrown back. He crashed against the ground with a sickening thud, sliding across the floor.My br
Serafine’s POVMy breath hitched as I watched the light grow stronger. It pulsed softly against my skin, like it knew I was afraid.“I…” My voice came out small. “What is this?”The wolves whimpered again, their massive bodies shrinking back even further. One of them let out a sharp yelp when the light brushed against its paw, as if it had been burned. Burned by me.“I didn’t do anything…” I whispered, staring down at my trembling hands. They were glowing—no, radiating. Thin strands of white light curled around my fingers like threads of silk, shifting and moving with every shaky breath I took.The air around me felt different now. Safer.I could swear that I had never experienced anything like this since I was born into this world.I slowly uncurled from myself, pushing to my feet despite the weakness in my limbs. My knees nearly gave out, but the moment they wobbled, the light flared brighter. It caught me.My heart skipped.It was protecting me.Sharp images of the baby in the cot
Serafine’s POVShe reached the baby and scooped her up into her arms, clutching her tightly against her chest. The baby's tiny fingers curled against the girl’s bloodstained clothes as she darts out of the room.I gasped, shooting upright. Air rushed into my lungs. And realised at that moment that I was surrounded by darkness. My hands trembled as I pressed them against the surface beneath me.It was cold, hard, unfamiliar. Where was I?My brows furrowed as I tried to steady my breathing.My thoughts were blank. I remembered nothing. Not to talk about how I got where I was.A low growl echoed through the darkness.My entire body went rigid.“I-Is anyone there?” I stuttered, my voice barely above a whisper.They were silent, which lasted for a second before another growl. It wasn't just one wolf in here. Because the growls came from everywhere. Like I was surrounded.My hands curled into themselves as fear crawled up my spine.More than a dozen wolf eyes flickered on in the darkness
Serafine’s POVScreams and cries of war echoed from outside, clashing with the guttural snarls of wolves. The sound of bodies colliding, bones cracking, and agonized howls sent a chill racing down my spine.My heart began to pound violently against my chest.I stumbled back a step, my gaze darting around the room. It wasn’t mine. The tiny carved patterns of moons and stars etched into the ceiling told me it was a baby's room.wooden furniture. My eyes landed on the small cot at the corner of the room. And in it, laid a baby girl, no more than two months old. Her little hands waved in the air as soft cooing sounds left her lips. She was completely unaware of the chaos unfolding beyond the walls.Outside, flames rose into the sky. I could see them through the window. Sparks of fire mixed with thick smoke, curling upward as shadows of wolves clashed violently against each other.Fear gripped me.This wasn’t real.Right?A loud bang echoed somewhere in the distance, making me flinch. Qui
Serafine’s POVSilence pressed in on me the moment Bran left.I stayed by the door, my back against it, my fingers curled loosely at my sides like I had forgotten how to move.‘You’ll be free.’ those words of his echoed in my mind again.A shaky breath slipped past my lips.“Why does it feel like this?” I whispered to the empty room.My chest tightened painfully, like something inside me was being pulled apart. I pushed myself off the door and dragged my feet back into the living room.The two cups of coffee still sat on the table.His cup, which was half empty, was still warm.My fingers hovered over it for a second before I picked it up without thinking. I stared down at it, my reflection faintly staring back at me from the dark surface.Everything about today felt unreal. Bran apologizing. And saying he was letting me go.I sank down onto the couch again, pulling my legs up beneath me as I held the cup between both hands.“I wanted this.” I murmured to myself.Didn’t I?I squeezed
Grayson’s POVMaybe I was thinking too much. Serafine wasn’t Bran’s mate.And her chest pain? Was nothing more than a coincidence. I forced my thoughts into order and looked at Serafine. “What did the doctor say is wrong with you?” “Nothing,” she replied quietly. “He said they couldn’t find anyth
Clara’s POVI stood in front of the Alpha's house frozen. My feet rooted on the floor. Right where Grayson had left meThe air felt thick in my lungs, like I was drowning while standing upright. My ears still rang with his voice. “Mind your business…I don’t want to see you again for now…”Grayson
Alpha Bran’s POVSaskia folded her arms, her expression sharp.“You took a very big risk imprisoning two top officials from my pack because of a—”She stopped herself. Then her eyes flickered to me.She remembered my warning. And couldn’t say human slave in front of me. Not after I made it clear I
Alpha Bran’s POVSerafine frowned the moment her eyes met mine. She glanced around the room. Then tried to sit up.“Lie back,” I commanded.She obeyed, sinking back into the pillows with rigid movements. I had used my Alpha aura on her. Otherwise, she would have left. Her eyes burned into mine, gl







