Jackie’s eyes fluttered open.
She was lying on something soft inside what looked like a military tent. Two pairs of eyes—one belonging to a beautiful, angelic-looking woman and the other to a man radiating a powerful, commanding aura—were studying her.“You’re safe here,” the blonde woman said softly, gently squeezing her hand.“Who are you? Where am I?” Jackie rasped, her throat dry and aching.The woman poured her a glass of water and handed it to her. Jackie emptied it in one go.“We’re your friends,” the woman said gently. “You’re in the rogue camp. Rogues who were unfairly accused by the Royal Pack and others who were exiled for crimes they didn’t commit. We’ve united, seeking justice.”She offered Jackie a charming smile. “This is Alpha Jake,” she added, gesturing toward the dangerous-looking man. “He’s our Alpha, leading us to reclaim the lives we deserve. I’m his mate and Luna. Do you remember what happened to you?”<Jake stood silently by the edge of the training grounds, his sharp eyes fixed on Jackie. She was soaked in sweat, her fists relentlessly pounding the heavy bag. There was fury in her strikes, but also desperation like she was trying to punch her way out of a nightmare. She was learning and she was strong.A warrior approached him, jaw tight with barely restrained anger. “Alpha,” he said, voice low. “Because of that girl, I lost my brother. And my best friend. I think it’s only fair I ask for her punishment. She should be flogged.”Jake’s head snapped toward him, eyes blazing. “She wasn’t the one who pulled the trigger, Tim.”“But Alpha,” Tim insisted, “she’s the reason those three died. She refused to submit. Her arrogance cost lives. She needs to learn.”Power pulsed off Jake like a crashing wave, suffocating the space between them. In one swift move, he gripped Tim’s throat, squeezing hard enough to make the man wheeze. “She is my assassin,” Jak
The next day, John arrived swiftly after Kai’s call. Silvia clutched his hand, her head held high, confidently striding in a red bodycon dress and stilettos. From a distance, she resembled Jackie—a detail that sent cold chills down Darina’s spine, considering Jackie was supposed to be dead.Darina was seated on Kai’s lap in his study when John and Silvia were escorted in. Strangely, she no longer saw them as the fated mate who had once broken her heart and his sly chosen partner—but simply as a loving couple.“Your Highnesses,” they greeted with a slight bow before taking a seat on the sofa.Darina and Kai returned the gesture with a nod.“Alpha John,” Kai began, his voice calm but firm, “as we discussed over the phone, we’ve discovered that the rogues are using dark magic and are specifically targeting our future Queen. It also seems your pack has been attacked more than most, just like ours. Is there anyone you suspect? Someone banished in recen
In her new Luna’s study, Darina restlessly searched for clues to solve the mystery behind the recent events. Kai found her standing by the table, marking red circles over areas on a large map. “My love, it’s late. Time to go to bed,” he whispered in her ear, wrapping his arms around her from behind. She shook her head. “I can’t sleep. I feel like a lamb waiting to be sacrificed… I'm just sitting here with no idea what’s coming.” “It’s not like that. You have two skilled warriors assigned to your protection now. Maya placed spells that’ll activate if dark magic is used. The Witch Council is supporting us—they promised to send any resources we need,” Kai tried to reassure her. “It's not enough. I can’t just sit and do nothing,” she replied, continuing to mark the map. Kai moved beside her and gently stroked her hand. “What are you marking?” “Areas of r
Jackie’s eyes fluttered open.She was lying on something soft inside what looked like a military tent. Two pairs of eyes—one belonging to a beautiful, angelic-looking woman and the other to a man radiating a powerful, commanding aura—were studying her.“You’re safe here,” the blonde woman said softly, gently squeezing her hand.“Who are you? Where am I?” Jackie rasped, her throat dry and aching.The woman poured her a glass of water and handed it to her. Jackie emptied it in one go.“We’re your friends,” the woman said gently. “You’re in the rogue camp. Rogues who were unfairly accused by the Royal Pack and others who were exiled for crimes they didn’t commit. We’ve united, seeking justice.”She offered Jackie a charming smile. “This is Alpha Jake,” she added, gesturing toward the dangerous-looking man. “He’s our Alpha, leading us to reclaim the lives we deserve. I’m his mate and Luna. Do you remember what happened to you?”
The car ride was quiet. Amber drove through the misty night, windshield wipers sweeping away the steady drizzle. In the passenger seat, Lily leaned her head against the cold glass window. The sky above was heavy and grey, rain trailing down like sorrowful tears. It matched her mood perfectly. The sky was crying for her— For not being loved. For not being chosen. For having no family of her own. For the betrayal that still ached, even after she swore, it didn’t. She shut her eyes. “I should let it go,” she thought. Time to move on. Under a pale, cloud-hung sky, the Royal Pack estate stirred to life the next morning. A quiet tension hung in the air as if the forest itself was holding its breath. Dew clung to the damp grass, sparkling faintly in the early light. Lily, Amber, and Darina stood by the garden, discussing the latest news, when
It hadn’t been the easiest days for Maya. After selling poison to a werewolf from the Royal Pack—even though she had reported the b*tch afterward—the Witch Council demanded redemption. To avoid banishment and the damning label of a black magic practitioner, she was tasked with restoring balance through unpaid good deeds.So today, she was helping several werewolf packs. Exhausting and unpaid. Using magic, combined with long drives, had taken a toll on her. All she wanted now was to rest—maybe pour herself a glass of wine and watch something brainless.Fate, for once, had been kind, sending her a friend with occasional benefits to brighten her evening. She was single and had a few lovers, but he was her favourite. And with over two thousand years of life behind her, she knew pleasure intimately. Experience taught her well.Now she was on her knees, licking her lips like an eager child in a candy shop. After just a few skilled touches and heated ki