로그인Serafine’s POV The water shimmered under the afternoon sun, soft ripples catching the light like scattered diamonds. I dipped beneath the surface, letting the coolness wrap around me.A splash hit me square in the face. I came up gasping, sputtering, pushing wet hair out of my eyes just in time to see Clara laughing, her hands raised in surrender though mischief danced in her gaze.“You started it!” she called out, even though she clearly had.I narrowed my eyes, wiping water from my lips. “Oh, you’re going to regret that.”She shrieked before turning to swim away, but I was faster. The water churned as I lunged after her, laughter bubbling out of me.“Serafine, no!” Clara squealed as I caught her ankle, tugging her back.She went under with a dramatic gasp, dragging me halfway with her, and when she surfaced again, she shoved at my shoulders, both of us dissolving into uncontrollable laughter.“You’re evil,” she accused, breathless.“You splashed me first,” I shot back.“That was a
Alpha Bran’s POVI exhaled sharply, dragging a hand down my face before forcing my eyes back to the report in front of me.Just yesterday we had the hearing. And today I was buried in a lot of work that had me seated in my chair all through the day.A soft beep cut through the silence. My gaze flicked to my phone lying beside the papers. The screen lit up with a message notification from Saskia.I considered ignoring it. But on a second thought I was eager to know what she had to say. So I picked up the device, unlocked anyway the screen and opened the message:I’m sorry for ruining what we had because of my desperation. Maybe when I return, we can go back to how we were. And try to work things out again.A scoff almost left my lips, but I held it back, continuing to read:Please be careful. My grand uncle and the person in the dark are not people you should underestimate. I’m worried about you. Goodbye for now, Bran. I still love you.My fingers tightened around the phone as I leane
Serafine’s POVMy eyes followed him Bran even as he went further. It was as if something inside me refused to let him out of my sight. He walked toward the line of cars, about entering one of them when someone went to him. I straightened up, narrowing my eyes as I tried to get a better look. He was too far for me to make out clearly. But from his stature, I could that he was a really young man. They man drew closer to Bran as they talked.I couldn’t hear a single word from where I stood. The longer they stood there, the more obvious it became that whatever was being said wasn’t good. Because Bran was getting angrier.“Who is that…” I murmured under my breath, my eyes glued to them.“Serafine.” Clara’s voice barely registered.My focus stayed locked on them as Bran’s Beta grabbed his arm, holding him back. The stranger didn’t leave. It was obvious that whoever he was, he wasn’t afraid of Bran.“Serafine!” Clara snapped.I blinked, dragging my attention away from the scene. “What?”C
Alpha Bran’s POV“Fuck!” My boot slammed hard against the back of the driver’s seat. The car jolted with the force.Rage clawed through my chest demanding release.“Alpha—” Lupin started.“Drive!” I barked.I dragged a hand through my hair, breathing hard, my chest rising and falling like I had just come out of a fight. That was what it felt like. A fight I had lost.Another kick hit the side of the seat, my patience burning to ashes.“Calm down.” Aric said calmly.I shot him a glare from where I sat, my jaw tight. “Don’t tell me to calm down,” “You shouldn’t let that lad’s words get to you,” he continued anyway, unfazed.“You think I give a damn about what that boy said?”Aric looked ahead quietly.“It’s me,” I continued, “I am furious at my own stupidity. I handed them the original recording without making a copy of it for myself.” Aric exhaled slowly. “Did you trust the council?”“No.” My gaze shifted to the window, watching the blur of trees and road pass by. “I trusted that the
Unknown POVA smile tugged at my lips as I walked down the path, my hands tucked casually into my pockets.It had been an entertainment worth watching. The moment Bran realised that he wasn't going to win the case. His desperation to prove that he was saying the truth. Poor Bran!That was so trilling to watch.I let out a chuckle to myself, shaking my head in pity for the clueless stubborn Alpha when I saw my old man and Saskia. They were just about to enter their cars when I changed direction, heading straight toward them.Larkin noticed me first. The old man’s instincts were still sharp, even if his methods of doing things were outdated.He paused, his hand resting on the car door before slowly letting it fall shut again.Saskia followed his gaze. When they landed on me, she hissed, loud enough for me to hear and went into her car.I cared nonetheless. She wasn't the one I was meeting afterall.I stopped a few steps in front of my old man.“Where have you been, son?” he asked.I h
Serafine’s POVThe noise of the hall faded as I sank deeper into my thoughts.“Serafine.” The voice sounded distant in my head. I was buried in my raveling thoughts that I didn't realise someone was actually calling me.“Serafine.” The voice came again, louder this time. But it still didn't seem like I was the one being called.It was when a hand touched my shoulder, that I flinched, blinking hard as the world snapped back into focus.“Grayson,” I muttered, looking down at him who was crouched in front of me now. “You…called me?”“I’m sorry.” He said, guilt lacing his gaze.I frowned, still trying to gather my thoughts. “Why… are you apologizing?”“I told you everything last night,” he began and I nodded in agreement, watching him. “But I left one thing out.”A small knot formed in my stomach. “What is it?”Then he exhaled quietly and sat down on the chair beside me. His hand brushing lightly against the back of my hand, sending warmth through me. His next words caught me off guard.
Grayson’s POVI didn’t bother slowing down as I raced to the pack house.My mind was already ahead of my body, racing through every possible version of Serafine's reaction to hearing the news. Bran would marry Saskia the next day. That was brutal. Serafine would break.She loved Bran deeply and st
Clara’s POVI used to think heartbreak was dramatic.Something exaggerated for movies and stories. Long stares through rainy windows, hands clutching chests, tears falling at the perfect moment. I used to watch characters pine after people who never looked their way and think, Why don’t they just
Grayson’s POVI sent it to Saskia and went to the shore.My phone rang almost immediately.“What is this?” Saskia demanded. I could sense her fury from her voice. “Why is Serafine with Bran? In a room?”“Thats not the point.” I told her straight up. “Come back now or Serafine will take your place.”
Serafine’s POVMy eyes blinked open. I looked around, taking in the sight of where I was. It was unfamiliar.My body jerked upright, lungs burning as though I’d been dragged out of deep water. I squeezed my eyes shut as I thought I was dreaming. When I opened them, I was still in the room. Nothing







