LOGINKaida Pov“What’s going on here?!”The voice was low but powerful. It resounded in the room and pulled me out of my daze.I removed my head from the arms of the stranger who held me, then slowly turned and squinted my puffy eyes to look at the person who had spoken.My heart skipped when I recognized him.Who else would have this much terrifying aura if not Alpha Kabir?He stood there, his shirt open just like always. His eyes moved from me to the other man, but I couldn’t read his expression.Just seeing him somehow made my heart leap. It was like I found a place to lay my head on.Without thinking, I stood up and rushed into his arms.He was shocked. His body stiffened for a second, like he didn’t expect it. His hand hovered slightly in the air before it slowly dropped on my back.I didn’t care about his hesitation. My trembling body clung to him tightly. I pressed my ear against his chest, and the steady pounding of his heart slowly calmed mine.Small sobs slipped out, which soon t
Kaida Pov “Mama… You have to take care of yourself, okay?”“Be strong, mama. Leo is fine here.”Tears dropped down my face as I watched Leo smile and giggle as he talked to me.I didn’t know where this was. I didn’t even know how I got here. But all I knew was that since I got here, my heart no longer felt heavy.Seeing the smile on little Leo’s face gladdened my heart. My eyes curled, and my soul felt refreshed.I covered my mouth as he spoke like an adult about how beautiful he wanted his mother to be. I choked with tears but kept nodding my head.“Okay. Okay. Mama will listen to Leo.” My voice broke. “Mama will stay here with you so you can watch over mama and make sure I always look beautiful.”I smiled through my tears as he giggled. But suddenly, he paused, then shook his head heavily.“Mama, no.” He said seriously, “You can’t stay here with little Leo. This place…”My heart dropped.But why can’t I stay here? Panic set in.I jumped up and stumbled towards him.“Why can’t mama
Ken Pov“Get out!”The room fell into a shocking silence after my roar. It still echoed even after seconds passed.My chest heaved heavily, and my bloodshot eyes stared at them—especially the trembling Samantha.Four eyes stared at me like I had lost my mind. Audrey, who barged in, hugged her daughter and shifted back cautiously like I was some kind of notorious beast.Even Samantha, who had always looked at me sweetly, now had a guarded look in her eyes. But I was too tense and angry to see all that.This broken toy felt like the only line between me and Leo, but it had been broken. I felt so pissed, not just at Samantha but at myself.I shouldn’t have allowed them in. I shouldn’t have let her jump on the couch. If I had reached fast enough… only if…My grip tightened around the toy.Why am I always too late?The more I thought about it, the more my mind raced.“Ken?!” Audrey’s yell sounded. “How could you yell at Samantha for just a toy?!”Her words rang in my ears like poison. I sn
Ken PovThe ground shook, and the air slowed down.I looked down on them majestically. The growls became low but sharper. My wolf raised its head arrogantly as if no one was worthy of its sight.I did nothing, but this already sent warnings to anyone who wanted to cause trouble.Seeing the pale and obedient faces, I snorted, and my heart finally calmed. I knew with this, no one would dare to disobey me.***After the gathering, I gave the pack members time to prepare for the ceremony.As for me, I stood inside my office in the pack. I stared at the sky in a daze, my back turned to the door. I didn’t even hear it open until I felt a soft tug.I snapped back to my senses, looked down, and met the moist eyes of Samantha.She looked like she had cried—as usual. But her desperate gaze made my heart soften.I knelt on one knee and pulled her into my arms.She must be feeling sad. These past few days, I had been a bit too harsh on her. Though Samantha is stubborn and a little spoiled, she is
Ken PovThe screams. The sorrowful cries. The shocking growls of my pack wolves—they hit my heart like a sword.My heart trembled and collapsed.I couldn’t help myself. I recalled the memory of that night at the snow festival, where Kaida had knelt to beg me.She had cried, pleaded, and hoped that I would trust her. But…My fist clenched.How had she felt when the death of Leo was announced?She must have cried and screamed this way too.No… her pain must have been even worse.My eyes turned bloodshot as I recalled Bruce’s words when we met.“Alpha, I had called you after Luna lost consciousness, but you were so busy.”My brain sparked with self-blame.Leo was my child, my only son. But from the loud cries and growls echoing in the pack, it seemed I wasn’t even as good as them.Even then… Leo had kept calling for me.Hoping I would come save him.I’m such a bastard!I couldn’t take it anymore. I struggled to stand, but my knees were so weak that I fell back onto the couch.A familiar
Ken PovThe hall was on a wide empty ground in the pack. It was a place used as a training ground for young, growing warriors. But most times, when important issues came up, it was used for gatherings just like this one.All eyes fell on me the moment I walked in from outside. Behind me were my Beta Joel and two of my other Gammas.I didn’t bother restricting my Alpha aura. Instead, I released it. This should serve as a warning and reminder to them that I am the Alpha of the pack.Though I hadn’t been active for a while, this is my world, and I rule in it.The murmuring fell silent when I stopped in front of them all.My eyes sharply scanned their faces, and my lips pursed when I sighted Audrey and Samantha standing at the corner.I didn’t speak yet. Instead, I let the silence grow heavier. I let their minds become confused and their nervousness obvious.Also, this was an opportunity to wait for the healer. Even if I am the Alpha and my words are law, when it comes to a sensitive topi







