LOGINAlpha Kingsley POV“I’m sorry,” I said to her.“I’m really sorry. Believe me, it was never my intention to hurt you or allow anyone to do so.”“There were many times when circumstances forced my hand, and many issues from the past influenced my actions.”She stared at me for several seconds.Then she smiled.It wasn’t a happy smile.It was almost pitying.“Sorry doesn’t bring back five years,” she said.“I know.”“But I’m ready to make amends,” I answered.“Sorry doesn’t erase the nights I spent wondering why you didn’t care for me.”“I know.”“And that would change.”“Sorry doesn’t change the fact that the person I trusted most abandoned me.“Nor does it change the fact that you chose others over our bond many times” she replied.My chest tightened.“I know,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.“I’m not asking you to forgive me now or erase the past. All I’m asking is that you give me a chance to right my wrongs.”“And punish all those who wronged you,” I declared.She looked away.
Alpha Kingsley POV“I don’t deserve such an honor, Lycan Chairman.”Her words struck harder than any blade.I stared at her.The Olivia I remembered would have lowered her head after saying something like that. She would have been nervous, uncertain, and desperate for approval.This woman sitting before me was different.Her eyes were steady.Her voice carried no fear.And the way she looked at me made it clear that my title meant absolutely nothing to her, and somehow, deep within me, I loved it, even though I was bearing the brunt of it.“You don’t have to call me that,” I said to her.“Why not?” she asked.“Because you are my mate and Luna,” I replied firmly.A faint smile appeared on her lips.“I know who you are.”She leaned back comfortably.“And unfortunately, that’s exactly why I call you that.”I clenched my jaw.She was punishing me, and she was damn good at pushing me hard.Perhaps I deserved it. I should have listened to Argon. I should have paid more attention.“I never w
Olivia POV The plans. Plots and politics. And then the memories of last night came rushing back like a returning ocean tide. My head hurt like It was running an over time. I was supposed to meet Alpha Kingsley in the guest hall last night but had somehow slept off. Knock. Knock. I groaned and pulled the blanket over my head. My eyes remained closed. Whoever it was clearly had no understanding of the meaning of privacy. Knock. Knock. Knock. My eyes snapped open. “Who is it?” I called irritably. “It’s me, my lady” the guard answered from outside. I rubbed my face before sitting up. “Come in”. I sighed and ran my fingers through my hair. Then I remembered. Alpha Kingsley. “Is he still there?” I asked. “Yes.” My eyebrows rose. “He is still waiting?” “Yes, my lady. He waited all night and refused to leave.” I stared at the door for several seconds. That stubborn bastard. What exactly was he trying to do now? “Fine. Tell him I’ll be there shortly” I said to him
Olivia POV Watching the last guest leave the Moon Temple from the top of my balcony, I could not help but breathe out in relief. The whole event had been one hell of a roller coaster, with many revelations and findings popping up. No matter how prepared I was, I could still not prepare for all that transpired. The security breach. The dead guards. Kate’s shenanigans. The extent of my family’s shamelessness and greed. The black runes on Sophia, which only I seemed to have noticed. Although I could have just watched from the sidelines and Sophia would have been done for completely when she foolishly tried to sit on the Moon Throne. I had to intervene to preserve her life. It was too early for her to die, and that would be letting her off easily. There’s no fun in that, I reasoned. I needed her alive to slowly witness my rising and collapse from despair bit by bit. This was only the beginning, and all of those who hurt me were going to pay back with interest.
Olivia POV“Bastard.” I repeated the word, sounding more like a wake-up call than an insult.“What did you just call me?” I asked, my gaze fixed on her.“Don’t mind her rubbish, Olivia,” my father interrupted.“She’s just not herself after seeing your sister in this condition,” he added, sending a subtle warning look toward my mother, who was still throwing daggers at me.He thought no one saw him, but I did.I noticed it, but I kept quiet and continued observing.There was more to this than just an outburst of anger, and with time, I would get to the bottom of it, I told myself.“What did you do to my precious daughter?” my mother questioned again, hot tears falling down her eyes like a waterfall. I had never seen her this way before.Heartbroken and a wreck.“She did nothing to her,” Elder Gabriel responded.“What do you mean?” my mother retorted.“She did something.”“I know she caused this,” she accused, despite not having any evidence.“You fools think that the Moon Throne is jus
Olivia POVMy thoughts were all in disarray as I imagined and analyzed a thousand questions all at once.The pieces of the puzzle were beginning to fall into place, but at the same time, a bigger puzzle and plot was being unfolded right before my eyes.There were some chaotic scenes and blurry parts of the memories I inherited that were still not clear to me. Some memories came like broken fragments, appearing for a few seconds before disappearing again whenever I tried to grasp them.But one thing was certain: the nets were closing in. Danger was everywhere. The Evil God Baalzelbul might not be the only threat to the world, and trust around me had become an expensive commodity.Everyone was staring at me, waiting and watching for my next line of action while still wary of each other.The traitor in our midst hadn’t been named after all.“How long are you going to keep us all here?” Kate asked accusingly.“Don’t tell me you plan on detaining us all.”“Was that your original intention







