Se connecterElena’s POVAfter speaking to my mother, I felt even more unsettled. I couldn't stop wondering what she was hiding, but I knew I needed to tell Adrian about her upcoming visit. Whatever the reason behind her secrecy, I wanted to make sure she arrived safely.When I entered his office, my mate looked up from the documents on his desk, his expression softening.“Elena,” he called softly, surprised but happy to see me. “Is everything okay?”“Yes, it's just... My mother is coming to Phantom Pack,” I blurted out.When he cocked his head, I quietly explained, “I... I told her about my nightmare, and she... She reacted in a very weird way. I felt she wanted to tell me something, but not over the phone.”Adrian was quiet for a moment, processing the news. I could tell he had questions, just like me, but he probably didn't want to make me stress even more about my mother's behavior.Instead, he offered, “Would you like me to send Dylan to pick her up?”“No,” I quickly replied. “She insisted on
Elena’s POVThat night, I couldn't fall asleep again.Though Adrian's support had helped calm me down, I couldn't shake the feeling that something about the dream had been different. It hadn't felt like a regular nightmare. Every detail had been so vivid, from the cold hospital room to the desperate look on my mate's face as he cried over my lifeless body.What if it had been more than just a dream?Still, I couldn't bring myself to share my fears with my mate. I didn't want him to worry. So, the next morning when he woke up and asked me how I felt, I told him I was fine. As he headed to his office to work, I told him I would visit Judy.Yet instead, I headed to the library, hoping to find something that could help me understand why my nightmare had felt so real and suddenly came to me.I sat down at one of the large tables and started flipping through books about supernatural abilities, prophetic visions, and unusual wolf traits. Hours flew by as I skimmed through countless pages, be
Elena’s POVThe night after Rudolph's interrogation, I lay in bed exhausted, but sleep refused to come.I shifted beneath the covers, trying to find comfort in Adrian's arms. Usually, his warmth and scent alone were enough to soothe my restless thoughts, but tonight, nothing seemed to help.Even though Rudolph had finally confessed to arranging my kidnapping, the thought that someone else might be plotting against us made it difficult to relax.A sigh broke through me as I ultimately let my eyes flutter open after fighting to keep them shut for what seemed like hours. As I glanced at the bedside table, my gaze landed on the empty glass where Valerie had brought the herbal medicine Doctor Ophelia had prescribed. I'd taken it as usual, hoping it would help me relax, but it didn’t.“Maybe another dose will help,” my wolf suggested.I hesitated, remembering how bitter the medicine had tasted earlier. However, I was so desperate for some rest that I eventually slipped out of Adrian's arms
Adrian’s POVTwo days after the masquerade ball when Rudolph had exposed himself, I was finally ready to interrogate him and put an end to this story.When my mate and I arrived at the dungeons, we found Rudolph chained in his cell. He was sitting on the cold stone ground, his clothes wrinkled and dirty, with dark circles around his eyes. Yet despite his miserable condition, the defiance hadn't left his expression.His eyes narrowed at me as I stopped in front of him, but if that was an attempt to intimidate me, it failed.“Have you thought of any excuses to explain your behavior at the Queen's birthday party?” I questioned.“What else do you want from me?" he spat, frustrated. "I already told you I was protecting the Queen!”“Fine. If that's how it's gonna be, I guess we'll have to rip the truth from you,” I threatened.With a single gesture, I ordered the guards to bring Zane forward.For the past two days, I had made sure Rudolph had no access to any medication that could suppress
Adrian’s POVThe moment Rudolph realized what he had done, he froze.“I... I…” he stuttered, glancing between me and Elena as he struggled to answer her question.Then his eyes darkened as they shot towards the fallen boy.“I was just trying to protect the Queen!” Rudolph finally exclaimed.Before I could process his excuse, he lunged toward Zane again, grabbing him by the collar and holding up the mask for everyone at the party to see.“This is the same mask worn by the man who traded with the rogues!” Rudolph announced, his voice rising with panic. As his eyes returned to Zane, he accused, “You must have ill intentions showing up to the Queen's birthday party wearing it!”Shocked gasps erupted across the ballroom as the guests exchanged perplexed glances. I instinctively looked at Elena, and the expression on her face let me know she was thinking the same thing as me. We had been hoping for a suspicious reaction from at least one of the guests, but I hadn’t expected Rudolph to expo
Elena’s POVAt last, the day of my birthday party arrived.As I stood in front of the mirror, I checked out my reflection one last time.The blue gown Valeria had helped me choose really looked beautiful on me. It was elegant and sophisticated, hugging my waist before flowing gracefully to the floor. But what I loved most was the silky fabric that shimmered beneath the lights when I moved.Still, the most important accessory was the mask covering my face.It was made of deep blue satin, decorated with silver embroidery and tiny crystals to perfectly complement my gown.“Are you ready, my Queen?” Adrian called from the other side of the door, startling me.I gave my reflection one final glance before replying, “Yes!”When I opened the door, my breath caught as I saw my mate all dressed up. He wore a tailored navy suit that matched my outfit and a silver tie to finish the look. His mask was similar to mine, made of dark blue velvet adorned with silver patterns.For a moment as I simply
Elena’s POV“No! Stop this! Please!” I tried, but it was useless.Without hesitation, the guards grabbed me by the arms and tossed me out of the packhouse like yesterday’s trash, and I hit the ground hard.The agony of my severed mate bond, combined with the unbearable torment of my worsening heat,
Elena’s POVToday was supposed to be the day I celebrated the 25th birthday of my fated mate, Alpha Ryan of the Shadowfang Pack. Instead, I stood frozen as I watched him kiss another woman in front of the entire pack. “Shadowfang!” Ryan addressed the crowd, his proud smile growing larger as he pu
Elena’s POV“You’re crazy!” I yelled at his face, tears of sadness and anger burning down my face. “You’ll never have me again!”A sinister spark danced in Ryan’s eyes as he grabbed me by the throat. “We’ll see about that.”He squeezed my throat tighter and tighter until I could no longer breathe.
Adrian POVWhen morning came, I made my way back to Shadowfang Pack not with the imposing march of a King, but with the hurried steps of someone desperately trying not to be seen.I was a mess. Dirt stained my skin, and my clothes were filthy and wrinkled. What was left of them, anyway. Since I cou







