(Third-person's POV)Two months had passed since Shannon Miles' magazine shoot. The November issue of "Moon" magazine was released on the first day of November.This was Shannon's comeback magazine in the supernatural entertainment industry. Fans rushed to like the photos while rivals swarmed to find flaws.They couldn't find any fault with Amber's photography work. The photos showcased Shannon's ethereal beauty perfectly.The magazine's official account posted twelve photos. Each one maximized Shannon's charm and unique beauty that transcended typical werewolf model aesthetics.The light construction and visual impact refreshed the supernatural community. The most amazing aspect was the subtle gaze captured in each shot.Looking down represented reality and hesitation. Looking up symbolized growth and transformation. Looking back showed calmness after experiencing pack politics.Viewers thought of Sophia Winters' "Luna" cover from years past. She was selected by a famous direct
(Amber's POV)The weight of Rebecca's revelation pressed down on me like a physical force. I stared at Dominic, waiting for his response about Keith's blindness being connected to Shadowpeak."Tell me everything she said," Dominic's voice was carefully controlled, but I could sense the tension beneath.I took a shaky breath. "Rebecca didn't reveal too much detail. She only mentioned that when Keith was three years old, he developed a high fever and was treated at a children's hospital in Silvercrest City."Dominic's jaw tightened almost imperceptibly."After taking the medicine prescribed by the hospital, he suffered an allergic reaction that led to his blindness," I continued. "The children's hospital was privately owned, wholly controlled by a biotechnology company under Shadowpeak's umbrella."The moonlight cast harsh shadows across Dominic's face as he processed this information."Rebecca implied that the medicine the hospital gave Keith was an experimental drug," I whispere
(Amber's POV)The final day of October arrived with a crisp morning breeze that carried the scent of fallen leaves and approaching winter. I stood in the village square, watching the crew pack up their equipment for the last time.The village elder approached me with a weathered smile. "Miss Chase, our filming work has concluded successfully."I nodded, feeling a mix of satisfaction and melancholy. "Thank you for your cooperation throughout this project.""However," the elder's expression grew troubled, "we have a situation. We've only visited twenty-five out of twenty-six families."My brow furrowed. "What happened to the last family?""There's a four-year-old girl named Liliana Wilde who has hearing impairment," he explained. "Her father, Keith Wilde, is a blind man who suddenly refused our assistance last night."The news struck me as odd. "Refused? But why?""I don't understand it myself," the elder shook his head. "Shadowpeak had already allocated four hundred thousand dol
(Paige's POV)I looked at Ryan and finally understood why he would do such a stupid thing. He came with a sports car and flaunted his wealth just to piss Liam off.He was jealous. He was jealous of Liam, and jealousy made him reckless and crazy.But I wasn't going to let him off easy. Not anymore."You kissed him?" Ryan's thumb traced my lips, his voice dangerous and low. "Did you two kiss?"I stopped crying and looked directly at him. My eyes were still wet with tears but now held a stubborn glint I'd never shown him before."Yes," I said clearly, letting the word hang in the air between us. "I kissed Liam."The lie rolled off my tongue easily. I wanted to hurt him the way he'd hurt me for months. Years, even.Ryan's face went completely still. His thumb stopped moving against my lip."And I enjoyed it," I continued, watching his face darken like storm clouds gathering. "When Liam tried to kiss me again, I pushed him away because—"Ryan's teeth gently bit my lower lip, cutti
(Dominic's POV)"This reason of 'atonement', Amber won't accept it," Ryan said, his voice heavy with certainty. He was still holding Paige, who had finally stopped sobbing against his chest.I watched them through the window of his luxury RV, my mind churning with the implications of what we'd just revealed."You're right," I admitted. "She wouldn't understand how her family could sacrifice her happiness for their peace of mind."Ryan's grip on Paige tightened slightly. "I think we should wait until Victoria is apprehended before telling her the truth. Right now, knowing this would only cause her distress without any way to seek justice."The logic was sound, but it felt like another betrayal. Another secret kept from Amber."Besides," Ryan continued, "Amber is currently working to gain control of Chase Pack territorial rights. If she learns the truth now, it might disrupt her plans to acquire pack shares. She needs to focus on securing her position first."I nodded reluctantly.
(Ryan's POV)"You're so fiery today, are you in a bad mood? Did Dominic make you angry?" I asked, rubbing my shin where Amber had kicked me.I looked toward Dominic, who was walking behind Amber with an expression that suggested he didn't know me at all. The bastard was pretending we weren't childhood friends.My expensive wine-red suit was already wrinkled from dodging Amber's attacks. The villagers had gathered around to watch the spectacle, whispering among themselves about the crazy city wolves."Don't look at him!" Amber snapped, spinning around to face me again. "This is between you and me!"Before I could respond, Paige Sullivan appeared beside me and delivered her own kick to my other leg."You just love to show off! You're so rich, aren't you!" she yelled, her face flushed with anger.I stumbled backward, wondering if all the she-wolves in Amber's circle had developed a taste for violence."Paige, what did I do to you?" I protested, genuinely confused."This is suppos