LOGINKylie’s POVIt had been almost five days since Lucy died. The air in the pack house felt no different. The sun still rose. People still laughed in the halls. It felt like nothing had happened at all.No one knew about it. No one seemed to care. And Cole? He was too busy with wedding plans to think about his dead ex-lover.Even though he acted disgusted by Lady Merilyn, he could not stop the wedding. She had sent the invitations herself. Guests were already arriving, their cars filling the garage.I was shocked by how fast she worked. I had to wonder, was Cole really that important to her?I stood in the courtyard, breathing in the cold morning air. I had a new plan now. I would escape during the wedding chaos. I had learned what I needed to know: the control Merilyn had over Cole was tighter than anyone guessed.Right now, he was supposed to be greeting guests beside her. They smiled and shook hands. People were already calling them the perfect couple.What would those people think if
Kylie’s POV“Arghhh!” Lucy cried out, cradling her head. “Say something, you liar! Where were you planning to go?!”Suddenly, a strange smell filled the room.It came out of nowhere. It spread into every corner. To the Gammas and Betas in the room, it was just a light, peachy smell. Almost like perfume. But to Merilyn, who was an Alpha?It smelled like poison.Like rotten eggs. Like something meant to choke the life out of you.“What the hell are you doing?!” Merilyn snapped, glaring at Lucy.That was when I realized. When an Omega goes into heat, their body releases pheromones. These smells spread far. To male Alphas, the scent is amazing—sweet, tempting, like a natural drug.But to the same gender? It is the most disgusting smell in the world.Merilyn’s eyes burned with hate. She kicked Lucy again. This time, she did not hold back at all.“Say the word,you snake!”The cruelty in her voice made it sound like Lucy had hurt her long before today.Lucy, on the other hand, had lost he
Kylie’s POVAnd it turned out I wasn’t wrong.A voice spoke up from the group of women.“Lady Freya, stop lying. You are Alpha Cole’s number one fan. Everyone knows that.”Another voice joined right away. “Yes, you and Cole have tea together often, don’t you? Why not just admit it? You even know his favorite dessert is Double Chocolate Fudge. You make it for him all the time. It's safe to say you used to be the closest to him. And that was the final blow. The truth that cut through all the lies.Fire seemed to light in Merilyn’s eyes.Double Chocolate Fudge!I had told her myself that Cole couldn’t have it often because of his sister, Sarah. And now, imagine her shock when she find out some woman from a no-name pack knows about it. And before her too. At the same time, suspicion grew in her eyes. She looked at me. Then she looked at Freya.Anyone could see the doubt in her face.I cursed quietly in my head.I knew I had to say something now.“If there is anyone else who knew Cole’s
Third Person POV Freya swallowed. Her throat bobbed visibly. Still, pride won over survival instincts.“I meant no offense, my Lady,” she said, though the edge hadn’t fully left her voice. “I simply thought—”“You thought wrong.”Merilyn didn’t raise her voice. She didn’t need to.She rose from her seat in one fluid motion, her pale gown whispering against the floor as she stepped closer. Each step felt deliberate, measured, like a predator circling prey that didn’t yet realize it had already lost.“You came here under the guise of courtesy,” Merilyn said softly. “Yet you arrived armed with rumors, personal histories, and questions you were never invited to ask.”Freya’s jaw clenched. “I was only curious.”“Curiosity,” Merilyn replied, stopping directly in front of her, “has killed far more than cats.”A sharp inhale cut through the room.Lucy.The maid’s hand trembled as she poured more tea, a few drops spilling onto the tray. Kylie’s gaze flicked to her, sharp and assessing.Lucy a
Third Person POV Freya couldn't believe it. She cursed several times in her mind.Her gaze got sharper. It felt like it was lined with blades. Her lips twisted into a sneer. It made her pretty face look ugly.Kylie was lying.She was a damn liar.They had been in a real relationship!Before Freya could think of what to say next, Merilyn suddenly spoke again."Freya," Merilyn said, her tone hardening. "If I remember correctly, you came from one of the farthest packs just to be here. Didn't you?"All the attention in the room shifted. Now everyone was looking at Merilyn and Freya.Merilyn's voice was thick with something. Suspicion. Her intense eyes showed she would not back down. She wanted an answer.Freya felt unease in her stomach. But she arranged her face into a small, polite smile."That is public information, my Lady," she said.Merilyn tilted her head. Her neck was long and elegant, and the golden necklace there shone against her skin. "Public information? Uh? Then how come I
Kylie's POV If looks could kill, I'd be six feet under. That one woman was staring at me so hard with those pair of harsh eyes like she wanted to tear me into pieces.It felt strange being given such gaze since I had no idea who she was. I don't even think I've met her before. What Merilyn had same must have gotten on her nerves. Also, why the heck would Merilyn even say that out loud for goddess sake? What would she gain from telling everyone who helped her get him and how they already slept with each other. The reason became pretty obvious though. She wanted them all to know she had already won. She had him. Game over. That was such a lame thing to do."It's your own determination and beauty that won him," I said to Merilyn. I complimented her, while sincerely hoping she would stop talking. But the looks from the other women were getting worse. Their gazes were sharp and scary.Merilyn gave a small smirk. She was pleased by this reaction. Then she looked toward the door. "Bri







