MasukKylie’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
Third Person POV Once the call with Leonardo ended, Kylie felt the heaviness in her chest ease a little. She felt better and rejuvenated. She got up from her bed, took a long, hot shower. She ate the breakfast that was left outside her door. Then she finally went to see the healer.The old man wasn’t expecting her. He looked up from his herbs, surprised.“Back so soon? Did your condition get worse?”After all, their last talk ended badly. She had told him to stay away from her.“No, it didn’t,” Kylie said. “But I need your help with something important.”He set his things aside. His old eyes glinted with interest. “Tell me.”Kylie nodded and sat on the stool beside him. She needed him to go to the pawn shop in the neighboring pack, to get her mother’s necklace back.“What do I get in return?” He asked, his eyes sharp as ever..Kylie already expected this. She gave a small smile. “What do you want?”The healer wasn’t the type to delay. He replied right away. “Gossip. Firsthand gossip.
Third-Person POVAt the same time, on a golf course, where a carpet of green grass stretched; three men stood together. One of them was a very familiar man. Leonardo, and the another one was Erin.Erin’s face was practically glowing with excitement as he shoved the phone toward his brother while informing their Dad. “Dad! He’s got a girl! She just called him!”Another surprise was that the third man was their father, someone who could easily pass as their triplet.Leonardo frowned when he felt his father’s gaze settle on him. He shook his head. “He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Don’t mind him, Dad,” he said as he took the phone.Erin chuckled. “I’d be tempted to believe you with that straight face of yours, but I know perfectly well it’s a lie. Hahahaha! Mom already answered it. You’d better call her back before she ditches you.”Gorgos’ lips curved into a faint smile as he patted Leonardo’s shoulder. He already believed Erin. “Take your time.”Leonardo sighed. “I don’t even







