Mag-log inElena’s POVAfter my accidental encounter with the Alpha King, I couldn’t sleep all night. A turmoil of emotions kept me awake.My heart hurt, wounded by the harsh words Adrian had spat at me. Yet my wolf could only focus on the sight of him almost completely naked and how close he’d been to us, constantly purring as she remembered his soft touch. I, on the other hand, was frustrated and angry that he refused to acknowledge me as his mate, but also wouldn’t let me go.Why did he wish to keep me bound to him if he didn’t want me?The question haunted me until the morning. Though I couldn’t find an answer, nor could I calm my stormy feelings, I still forced myself to get up when Judy knocked on my door to invite me to join them for breakfast. If I didn’t, she would certainly realize that something was wrong.And I could never tell her the truth.My feet dragged me to the dining room, where the Alpha King and his daughter already sat at the table. As soon as I took my seat, Judy’s eyes w
Elena’s POVThe world seemed to narrow down to the Alpha King.I couldn’t help but openly gawk at him. Normally, I would feel embarrassed, but the sight of his almost completely naked body was too alluring for me to even care about decency.My wolf went crazy inside my head. She howled and crawled under my skin as if she wanted to pounce him herself. It took all of my strength to hold her back.“What are you doing here?” Adrian’s voice sounded, shaking me from my trance.I shook my head and looked down instantly, heat creeping to my cheeks. “S-sorry. I… You said the guest room was at the end of the hallway,” I blurted out.“I said it was across from mine,” he rasped.My heart stuttered as my embarrassment spiked. “I’m really sorry. It was my mistake,” I apologized frantically, already spinning on my heels to bolt away before I could die of shame.“Wait,” he commanded. I was stopped before I could even cross the threshold.In a second, the Alpha King wrapped his fingers around my wris
Elena’s POVJudy’s invitation caught me off guard.And though I was uncertain about the idea, it was obvious the Alpha King was even less fond of it.Uncomfortable, I suggested, “It’s okay, Judy. We’ll see each other tomorrow.”“But I don’t wanna wait until then!” she argued, giving me her best puppy-dog eyes. “Come on, it’ll be fun! Besides, I’ve spent so many nights at your house. Let me return the favor.”“I, uh…” Out of excuses, I slowly turned to Adrian.Judging by his face, I had no doubt he wouldn’t allow it. He was probably just thinking of a way to politely tell me it wouldn’t be possible, without letting her daughter down. I swallowed, bracing myself to be kicked out of the Alpha King’s house for the second night.Yet just when his mouth opened, Judy hugged me even tighter, pressing her cheek against mine.“Please, father!” she begged. “I promised we won’t be loud.”Adrian pursed his lips before a sigh pushed through them. “Fine,” he granted in the end. “As long as you don’t
Adrian’s POVWhen I picked up on Elena’s scent not even an hour after our last conversation, I thought I must have been going crazy.My wolf had been spiraling since she’d left, pestering me about how unfair I had been. He even threatened to stop responding to me completely if I kept pushing her away. I was convinced I was imagining things after listening to him barking nonstop for the last hour.Until she showed up at my door seconds later.“Elena?” I called, both confused and pleasantly surprised.Fuck, did she catch the enthusiasm in my voice?“My King.” She lowered her head respectfully. “I apologize for knocking at such an hour. I have made up my mind.My heart raced faster.“You have?” I asked nervously.Elena nodded, taking in a deep breath before affirming, “I am ready to accept the job as your personal assistant.”Relief crashed over me so hard it left me dizzy.Still, I forced myself to keep a straight face and my voice neutral as I said, “Very well. Come inside.” I moved ou
Elena’s POV“My King, it’s very kind of you to offer me such a noble position,” I told him after long seconds. “But there is a lot I need to consider. May I ask for a little more time to think?”Adrian remained still for a moment. My nervousness spiked as he studied me in silence for what felt like hours. Ultimately, he leaned back against his seat.“I will give you twenty-four hours,” he finally agreed.Only then did I realize I’d been holding my breath, releasing it in a quiet sigh of relief.I stood up to bow at him. “Thank you, my King.”With my mind spinning, I turned around to leave the office, but stopped dead in my tracks when he called, “Elena.”My wolf purred at the sound of my name rolling off his tongue. Even after he put us in such a difficult position, she still longed for his affection. Considering everything I already had to worry about, I tried not to dwell on how dangerous that was. “Yes?” I said and spun to face him. His eyes were darker than ever as he warned, “My
Elena’s POV“You’re going to love our pack!” Judy said excitedly as she led me into the Alpha King’s huge guest house.Her excitement was contagious. I appreciated her energy, especially because I was still a little unsure about being back here. Just yesterday I had left this place feeling humiliated.“I’ve never been to other packs,” I mused, trying to focus on our conversation rather than my nervousness. “Is the Phantom Pack a lot different from Shadowfang?”“Very much! For starters, our territory is a lot bigger. At least three times the size of Shadowfang!”My eyes widened. “Really?”Judy nodded. “We also have this super tall waterfall with crystal clear water. I spend a lot of time there.”“It sounds breathtaking,” I confessed, trying to picture it in my head.“Wait until you see it with your own eyes.” She smiled and winked at me. “You’ll be there soon. We’re all leaving together right after my sister’s wedding.”Her observation startled me. Judy didn’t even notice it, going on
Elena’s POVI felt Ryan stiffen against me as he heard his fiancee’ voice.For a moment, a pinch of satisfaction settled inside of me. There was no way he could get out of this situation. Not when she had just caught him red-handed trying to forcefully mark me. Ryan’s true nature was about to be ex
Elena’s POVThankfully, my mother was already asleep when I got home. I rushed into my room and started crying. The hurtful words the Alpha King had spat at me kept ringing in my head until the next morning.Had I known Judy was Adrian’s daughter, I never would have agreed to join them for dinner.
Adrian’s POVSurprise washed over me as I heard my daughter introduce the girl I’d had a one-night stand with as her friend. But underneath it, something else started to surface.Suspicion.“Is this… the old friend from Shadowfang you mentioned?” I asked Judy, my eyes never leaving Elena.“Yes!” my
Elena’s POVFor the first time in a while, I managed to have a good night of sleep where Ryan didn’t appear to haunt my dreams.I was grateful for Judy’s presence. She spent the night at our home and stayed with us through the next day. When the time came for me to leave for my second night of work







