LOGINJEFFERY'S POVI pushed open the door to Roland's penthouse, my legs feeling like wet noodles after the trip to the manor. The city lights glowed soft through the big windows, painting everything in blues and oranges, but it didn't calm the storm in my chest. My hands wouldn't stop shaking. Lucien's words kept echoing,blood moon, Crowe family, visions of bad shit going down. I felt like I was gonna puke or cry or both.Roland was waiting right there in the living room, arms crossed, looking all tense like he'd been pacing. One look at my face and his eyes narrowed. "What happened? You look like you saw a ghost, Jeffery."I dropped onto the couch, rubbing my face hard. "Lucien... he told me stuff. Warnings about the championship. Dreams of blood and fighting under this blood moon. He said the Crowe family won't stop at anything. Damien's just the beginning. And the prophecy... he thinks it's not about him anymore. It's about me." My voice cracked saying it out loud. It sounded crazy eve
I stepped into Moonfang Manor feeling like some random intruder sneaking through my own house. The halls smelled the same—old wood and that faint wolf scent that always hung around pack places—but everything felt off. Midday light streamed through the tall windows, making the floors look too shiny. Servants nodded and bowed their heads as I passed, mumbling "young master" like I belonged. Elders in the side rooms glanced up then looked away quickly, like they couldn't handle seeing me. Dad? Nowhere around. Part of me felt relieved, like dodging a punch. The other part? It stung bad, like always. Why did I even care after all this time?My sneakers squeaked on the floor as I headed to Lucien's recovery room. White walls, beeping monitors everywhere, and that hospital smell mixed with pack herbs. He was propped up against a pile of pillows, arm in a brace, face still kinda bruised but way better than last time. The swelling had gone down and some color was back in his cheeks. Still, he
Jeffery’s POV I woke up gasping, my whole body on fire. Sweat soaked through my t-shirt and the sheets, making everything stick to my skin like glue. The clock on the nightstand glowed at 3:17 AM. Tomorrow was the full moon, and something inside me was breaking apart. My bones felt like they were cracking, slow and deep, sending sharp pain shooting through my arms and legs. I curled up on my side, clutching my stomach, trying not to puke. It hurt so bad, like my insides were twisting and stretching.The silver light from the moon was starting to creep across the sky outside the big windows. It looked kinda pretty, but right now it felt like it was mocking me. I was supposed to be this defective omega who never shifted, but tonight my body was trying anyway. Or maybe fighting itself. I didn't know. All I knew was I couldn't just lie there.I pushed myself up, legs shaking like jelly. The room spun. "Shit," I whispered, stumbling out of bed. My feet hit the floor and my knees gave out
Jeffery’s POV I couldn't sleep at all. The big fancy bed in Roland's penthouse felt too soft, too empty, like it was swallowing me up. My brain kept replaying everything—the dinner, his hand on my knee, that stupid photo online. It was two in the morning and the city lights outside were still glowing soft through the huge windows, throwing weird shadows across the living room. I gave up, threw on a hoodie, and padded out there barefoot. The floor was cold as hell on my feet. Roland was already there, sitting on the floor with his back against the couch. Legs stretched out, head tilted back a bit. He looked up when I came in, those dark eyes catching the light from outside. Didn't say anything, just watched me. I hesitated for a second, then dropped down on the couch right near him. Close enough I could feel his warmth but not touching. The silence stretched out between us, kinda comfortable for once. Not the awkward crap from before. Just... quiet. "Why are you up?" I asked after
Roland's POV The restaurant was all fancy and dim, the kind of place with heavy tables and lights turned low so everything felt warm and kinda secret. Sponsors had the whole spot booked for the team, long tables stretching out with the team and big shots mixed together. Jeffery and I walked in together like we were supposed to, shoulders close enough that I could feel his tension already. Management wanted us front and center at the main table, right in the spotlight. Everyone's eyes were on us as we sat down. I could smell the mix of cologne, food, and that nervous edge coming off him.I slid into the seat next to Jeffery, close enough our shoulders almost brushed. The chair felt solid under me, but my focus was all on him. He picked at his plate, pushing fancy steak around with his fork like it was gonna bite him back. The poor guy had zero appetite. I kept finding reasons to touch him. When I reached for my drink, my hand lingered on his lower back, fingers pressing just a bit thr
Jeffery’s POV Walking into that media room at Northcrest Academy felt like stepping into a trap. Bright lights blasted from every angle, making my eyes sting. Cameras everywhere, pointed right at this tiny couch they set up for us. A long table at the front had a bunch of reporters already sitting there, notebooks out, microphones ready. Sponsors and team officials hung out in the back, arms crossed, watching like hawks. Roland and I had to show up together, of course. Management's orders. "Sell the couple vibe," they said. My stomach was doing flips the whole way there.I kept my head down as we walked side by side. Roland looked chill as hell, like this was just another game. Me? I was sweating under Lucien's jersey, my dyed hair feeling fake and heavy. The room smelled like coffee and stress. We squeezed onto the small couch, our legs basically touching. No space to escape. The cameras clicked already, even before anything started.The interview kicked off okay. Some guy in a suit
Jeffery’s POV I barely slept a wink that night. That stupid couch in Roland's fancy penthouse was straight up trash for sleeping. Thin blanket that did nothing against the chill, and my brain wouldn't shut the hell up. Kept spinning about Damien wanting me gone, that weird prophecy crap, Lucien pr
I dragged my two heavy duffel bags out of the elevator and stepped right into Roland's penthouse like I'd been dropped into some fancy movie set. No hallway or anything just the doors sliding open with a quiet whoosh and boom, here I was on the 56th floor. I told the building guy downstairs I didn't
The office felt like an actual freezer. I sat rigidly in the heavy leather chair, trying my hardest not to shiver. The sponsors standing in front of us looked like they wanted to wring our necks. They wore expensive suits that smelled like sharp cologne and pure anger. "Three months," the lead spo
My fist hit the locker door before I could stop myself. The loud thud echoed down the empty hallway like a gunshot, bouncing off the concrete walls and metal benches. My fists stung immediately, but I barely felt it. The anger was too loud inside my head. "You think this is a game?" I snapped, tur







