LOGINKen PovMy eyes widened.“Alpha!”Their voices echoed loudly as they rushed to hold me.For a moment, I couldn’t come back to my senses. My body felt numb, like all strength had been drained out of me in an instant. I stared blankly at the hair band which Kaida had always used.This hair band is so familiar because it was chosen by me for her, and Kaida had always cherished and used it ever since.I remembered that day clearly… how she had looked at it with a small smile, like it was something precious. Something she didn’t deserve.Now—That same hair band, which had always been washed and carefully kept by her, was dirty and stained with dry blood.Yes… blood!My fingers trembled. My vision blurred for a second.My heart hurt, and breathing became difficult, like something heavy was pressing against my chest, not allowing me to breathe properly.Finally, I pushed their hands away and snatched the hair band from Joel’s hand. I clenched it tightly, almost desperately, and feeling the
Ken Pov The car drove speedily on the road. I stared ahead anxiously, wishing I could fly there. I hadn't been able to rest these past few days. Not only feeling guilty about Leo, but also worried about Kaida. I had hoped that she’d come back to the pack if she saw how dangerous it was outside. But— My heart pounded heavily, and I let out a painful groan. Unconsciously, I stepped on the brake of the car, and my body fell forward so fast that I wasn't able to stabilize myself. With a loud sound, my forehead hit the steering wheel, and a sharp pain pierced through my whole head. I sucked in cold air, but I didn't have time to care about that. I stared ahead in a daze, my heart beating so fast that it could jump out of my chest. What just happened?! I let out a groan and clenched my chest. My brows furrowed. It can't be, right? She can't be harmed. She’ll certainly be fine. While driving, my heart had felt a sharp cut. The same image I had seen on the day I had gone
Ken PovHe hung up.My heart skipped as I stared at the darkened screen.What could be the problem?For Joel, who was always calm to sound that panicked… something had to be wrong.A cold feeling crept into my chest.What if it was about Kaida?My grip on the phone tightened unconsciously.I had already lost Leo… I couldn’t lose her, either.Or worse—What if they had found her… the same way?I sucked in a sharp breath and pushed the thought away immediately.No. I couldn’t think like that. Not now.Whatever it was, I needed to get there first.I tightened my hold on the phone and rose to my feet.“Ken.”A tired breath left me at the call of my name.Audrey stepped closer, her brows drawn together with concern.“Where are you going? Who called?”My gaze flicked from the phone to her.“I need to leave. Joel sounded urgent. Something’s wrong.”I didn’t wait for her reply before moving to leave, but suddenly, a weight locked around my legs.I stopped.Looking down, I saw Samantha clingin
Ken PovThe alcohol burned my throat. I winced at the sting and almost coughed up my lungs.My bloodshot eyes stared blankly out the window of my study.It has been days since I found out about Leo’s death and Kaida leaving the pack, and I haven’t rested since then.Anytime I lie down to sleep, the pale face of Leo lying inside his little casket appears in my mind, and I end up waking up.For days, I had locked myself in the study, putting my mind to work on things I didn’t even know existed before. And when there is nothing to do, I sit near the window, just like now, and drink it away.The door creaked open, but I didn’t turn around. I didn’t need to—the smell of the perfume already told me who it was.I felt her stop beside me, but I still didn’t turn. I really didn’t have the time for her nagging.“It’s been days already. Can’t you snap out of this?”I acted like I didn’t hear her and instead chugged down the remaining alcohol in the glass.“All you do is drink and work all day. Y
Kaida PovThe room was filled with tension I couldn’t understand.Kabir’s eyes were deep. It was different from the way he looked at Michelle. It wasn’t teasing, cold, or commanding. He stared at me quietly, with emotions that lingered too deeply.His thumb moved slightly until I could no longer feel its weight, but the feeling remained.My heart thumped sharply. I stared, my mind empty. I didn’t know what was going on, but I just couldn’t shift my gaze from his deep eyes.A minute passed. I couldn’t take his intense gaze anymore, so I turned my head and broke eye contact.The room fell into silence.My heart was beating so fast, and my fingers clenched so tightly that they pricked my palm.I didn’t know what was going on between us.I didn’t need this. Not now.I’m too fragile for anything like this. I can’t take this… or I might completely collapse. My heart… is still filled with pain.He coughed and cleared his throat, but I didn’t look at him. I couldn’t bring myself to.I stared
Kaida Pov“Why did you try to leave without telling anyone? You would have gotten hurt if I hadn’t gotten there immediately.”His serious voice sent my heart racing.I couldn’t speak because I knew he had said the truth. The memory of what had happened that day sent chills down my spine.My head dropped. My fingers curled.“I’m sorry for the trouble.” I looked at him. “I didn’t want to disturb you. I don’t belong here.”His eyes held a quiet judgment. He didn’t speak, but I felt the piercing gaze. My heart sped. Had I said the wrong thing?He narrowed his eyes. “Is that the reason? Or,” he paused, then pressed forward, “is it because I asked about your pack?”My heart jumped. I snapped my head up and stared at him guardedly.He didn’t budge at my stare. He tilted his head slightly as if he were in deep thought.His voice came out calm but authoritative.“Am I right?” he asked. “You tried to escape because of that. Are you hiding something? Are you…” He narrowed his eyes without furthe







