LOGINThe light of dawn seeped into the room, and sunlight poured through the window. Adhara, who was naked, picked up her clothes and dressed herself. She still recalled the night she shared with Jarckon. The fire burning in her body flamed like a fire that was burning her soul. As their bodies united as one, their moods lifted. Her heart leaped for joy. It was a great feeling—different from the first time Jarckon had been with her. She took a glance at Jarckon, who was still sleeping, and treasured every moment she was with him. Again, she stared at the man who had captured her heart. Everything changed in an instant. She thought that being with "the beast" Jarckon had brought her a miracle. They often dined together and shared thoughts they never used to discuss. Their confession of feelings had created a harmonious relationship under the roof they shared. It was like a fairy tale, and everything was perfect. But the fairy tale they had dreamed of turned into a nightmare. Jarckon tur
“Jarckon, why are you doing this to me?”She came nearer to Jarckon and sat beside him. His thick eyelashes and lean, hard jawline made him more attractive in Adhara’s eyes.“Why do you make it hard for me? From the day you brought me to the castle, I thought my life would be in danger. Every time I see your eyes blazing like fire in anger, my heart melts—and there are moments I feel like you’ve stabbed me a hundred times with heartache.”She could not control her emotions as she touched Jarckon’s face and breathed in his scent. She rested her head on his chest for a moment and touched his lips with her fingers.“It might feel safer to hide my feelings, but I’m now convinced that hiding them was a mistake,” Adhara said to herself.She took a step back, put her palm over her mouth, and bit it.“Adhara?”“I’m sorry to wake you. I’m just checking your pulse rate… and your breathing.”Jarckon stared at her and smiled at once. Her face turned red like tomatoes glimmering under the sun’s he
The Alpha is your fated mate. Your lover and companion. Words that resounded in her head. She never thought Alexius would say that. Jarckon was her mate.She remembered the night when she saw Jarckon. She still remembers that night.Heavy rain poured, and she ran away from the forest because of the pain she felt. That night, Slagle had left her. It made her heart tear into pieces. From that night, everything had changed.She found Jarckon lifeless, covered in blood, with scars and bruises. She stayed in the cabin for the whole night after helping him out of the forest.That night, she saw herself with the Alpha—but then she refused to accept that Jarckon was her fated mate.“I know there is so much running in your head now,” Alexius said. She just sighed and stared at the four corners of her house, wondering if she could find an answer behind the walls.“Tell me that everything is a joke.”“You can never hide and run from the truth.”“I am confused. Jarckon is my mate? But I don’t wan
“Tell me everything you said was a lie.” “I’m sorry. But that’s the truth.” She almost sat down from feeling weak, as if she were a candle burning in the fire. Alexius’ voice was an eerie sound rattling in her ears — like a storm slowly breaking her down. “Adhara, you need to accept it.” She just shook her head, and sadness blanketed her. She chewed her lower lip and let tears flow down her face. Alexius sighed and looked at her, searching for words to comfort her. “Tell me — why am I the reason for his suffering?” He looked at Adhara but couldn’t meet her eyes. Before he spoke, he was careful. He gave a tight, half-smile, thinking it would comfort her and lighten her heavy thoughts. “When did it start?” she asked Alexius. But he just moved closer and tapped her shoulder, saying he was sorry for how she felt. He sat facing her, finding the courage to look into her eyes. “I don’t want to hurt you… But I guess it’s your right to know everything.” “Tell me.” Her eyes pleaded w
The sunlight was setting over the lowlands and mountains, and she watched the golden sky wiped out by darkness. Adhara looked into the distance and caught every light that faded into the blackness. She glared at Jarckon, who was asleep. She remembered all that had happened a while ago. She couldn’t believe that Jarckon would turn to her and act like a child. She went to the room and got the kit. She looked at Alexius, who was resting his head against the wall while sitting on the floor. “Let me clean your wounds.” He just looked at Adhara and allowed her to clean his wounds. She sat beside him, holding the medicine kit, and wiped the blood from his forehead before putting a bandage on it. “I’m sorry for the damage that has been done… I should have listened to you.” “It’s surprising. I've never seen him like that before.” She just sighed, exhaled, and glanced at Jarckon. “I’m impressed by what you did.” Alexius glared at Jarckon. There was sadness in his eyes. Adhara just
Jarckon hid between the walls when he heard the banging on the door. He felt rattled when he heard the familiar voice. It was Alexius, the Beta. He knew that he had come after him but still wondered what his reasons were and how he had found Adhara’s place. Adhara went outside to face the Beta. She felt nervous and doubtful when she saw the stranger standing in front of her house. For a while, Jarckon could hear her voice, and she looked inside the house. He could hear that she argued with the Beta. She stopped Alexius from coming inside, but Alexius was too determined. Adhara could do nothing, even if she tried to stop the Beta. Adhara ran inside the house, but Alexius followed her and let himself in. Alexius pushed the door, and Adhara stumbled onto the floor. Jarckon kept hiding, not wanting to be seen by the Beta. He could hear Alexius's voice echoing inside the house. He saw everything, how Adhara begged him to leave. When he heard Alexius, he freaked out. He didn’t want Al







