Mag-log inCHAPTER 78: The Right LeverageDeclan's POVI stood in the center of the abandoned warehouse, checking the glowing screen of my smartwatch. Midnight approached. The damp concrete floor smelled like old oil mixed with stagnant water. I clasped my hands behind my back, listening to the rain tapping against the corrugated roof. Power often required stepping into the dirt, but I hated getting my shoes ruined.Cyrus stepped out of the shadows near the far wall, holding a waterproof flashlight in his left hand.“The perimeter is secure, Alpha,” Cyrus reported. “We bypassed the local patrol routes. No one knows we crossed into the neutral zone.”“Of course they do not know,” I replied, pacing slowly across the floor. “The border sentries are lazy. They rely on their automated cameras, motion sensors we disabled three hours ago. Atlas is too busy playing father to a bastard pup to notice a breach.”“The informant confirmed the silver wolf rumor,” Cyrus added. “She shifted during a moment of
CHAPTER 77: The Midnight IntruderIlyana's POV I stared at the shattered plastic on the glass table and crossed my arms over my chest. “It was in my room,” I said. “It is my problem and I can deal with it on my own.”“Sit down,” Atlas instructed, gesturing to the sofa.“I prefer to stand,” I replied. “I do not need to be managed.”Atlas narrowed his eyes and squared his shoulders. He dropped his voice into a low, rumbling frequency that vibrated right through the floorboards. “Sit down, Ilyana.”The raw alpha command hit me like a solid wall. My newly awakened silver wolf bared her teeth in my mind, but she immediately yielded to the dominance of the king. My knees bent without my permission and I landed hard on the sofa cushions.“You might be a silver wolf now,” Atlas stated, stepping closer to me. “But I am still the Alpha King.”The harsh vibration of his command echoed off the walls and startled Jasmine. She let out a loud wail from the playpen and kicked her little legs in dist
CHAPTER 76: The Broken PiecesIlyana's POVSara dropped onto the faded living room sofa and crossed her arms over her chest. She tilted her chin up and offered a smug, self-satisfied smile that made my blood run hot.“What do you want, Ilyana?” Sara asked. “Did you get tired of playing house with the Alpha King already?”“You can call off your little spy,” I stated, walking right up to the edge of the coffee table. “I know you are using Natasha against me.”“I have no idea what you are talking about,” Sara replied, raising an eyebrow.“I found the listening device she planted in my bedroom at the palace,” I said, keeping my voice low and even. “Natasha doesn’t have the funds or the motive to bug the royal wing. You and Boyce are the only ones desperate enough to try something that stupid. So tell her to back off before I break her fingers.”“I didn’t tell that pathetic waitress to plant anything,” Sara scoffed, rolling her eyes toward the ceiling.“Do not lie to me,” I warned, steppin
CHAPTER 75: The Welcome MatIlyana's POVI stood by the window, watching Natasha’s car disappear down the long driveway. The taillights flashed once before the vehicle turned past the main gates, merging into the evening traffic. I looked down at my open palm, staring at the tiny black square resting against my skin. The listening device looked like a harmless piece of plastic but my newly awakened wolf senses had flagged it as a threat the moment I walked into the room.The betrayal stung more than the silver bullet I took to the stomach weeks ago. My oldest friend sold me out and I knew exactly who she must be working for. Sara and Boyce were the only people desperate enough to spy on me in the royal wing.I closed my fist around the bug, squeezing until the plastic cracked into useless pieces. I tossed the debris into the nearby trash bin, then brushed the dust off my hands.The door handle clicked almost silently and soft footsteps moved across the rug. I did not bother turning a
CHAPTER 74: The Backseat PassengerNatasha's POV I followed the royal guard down the long corridor toward Ilyana's quarters. My palms sweated against the sides of my jeans. I wiped them repeatedly, trying to calm the tremor in my hands. The guards stationed along the walls stood rigid and alert, their eyes tracking my every movement. The guard leading the way stopped in front of the large double doors, rapping his knuckles against the wood.“Come on in,” Ilyana called from the other side.The guard opened the door, gesturing for me to enter. I stepped inside as he pulled the door shut behind me, leaving us alone in the massive suite. Ilyana stood near the window with Jasmine balanced on her hip. She wore a simple gray sweater with loose pants. Smiling, she walked over and wrapped her free arm around my shoulders in a quick hug.“You made it,” Ilyana said, pulling back to look at me.“Of course I made it,” I replied, forcing a smile onto my face. “I brought those diapers you asked f
CHAPTER 73: Intrusion Declan's POVI had the girl pinned against the mattress, deeply immersed in her loud breathless moans as my cock went to and fro in her slippery pussy. Her nails dug into my shoulders, drawing a satisfied smile from me as I leaned closer to savor the sound of her submission. I was the Alpha of Frostvale, a position that came with power, wealth and the freedom to take whatever pleased me. Moments like this reminded me that the world existed for my enjoyment, with everyone else merely expected to stay out of my way.Then someone pounded on my bedroom door. The knock came again and louder this time.I gritted my teeth and ignored the interruption, shifting my attention back to the girl beneath me. Whoever stood in the hallway clearly lacked basic survival instincts. A third knock rattled the hinges, shattering what remained of the quiet and my patience snapped.I pulled away from the girl, grabbed the duvet and ripped it off the bed to wrap around my waist. Leavin







