LOGINLilyWith a sigh, I watched as Liam placed my suitcase in the trunk of Nicolae's luxurious car, knowing it was the last suitcase of clothes I had left in the mansion."That's everything. Thanks for helping me, brother," I said happily, gently taking his hand."I know..." Liam let out a sigh. "It's a shame."Liam turned toward me and looked at me with an expression of utter sadness, gently taking my hands, as he always did when he wanted to tell me something difficult."You know you don't have to do this, right?" Liam asked in a whisper. "Dad already told you. All of Mary's accomplices were tried and punished. Even those who escaped will be punished. You don't have to leave.""I know I don't have to, but I want to. It's my decision, not something I'm being forced to do. I need to leave so I can move on."A year had passed since that horrible nightmare when Mary Moonridge and many other pack members had tried to hurt me. Since then, I had lived in a strange calm, almost like a perfect d
LilyWithout needing any words, I understand that Nicolae needs a little support. Despite his strong, carefree appearance, Nick is suffering.So, without hesitation, I move closer to him and give him a hug, allowing Nicolae to rest his face against my chest. We remain like that in silence, embracing each other while the persistent sound of rain beats against the windows."You did the right thing," I whisper as I stroke his golden hair. "I know you loved Mary. She's your mother, no matter what. You shouldn't feel guilty about what happened. She hurt people, and this is the ending she brought upon herself.""I know. I'm not grieving for the murderer who died on your mansion's terrace. I'm thinking about the woman I remember, the one who raised me. I refuse to believe that the woman who did so much to protect her children and her family is the same person who tried to kill her own grandson today and mortally wounded her own daughter. I can't imagine them being the same person," Nicolae e
LilyGasping in pain and shivering from the cold rain, I watch before my eyes as Mary takes her final breath, bringing this nightmare to an end.Once the threat is eliminated, everything happens far too quickly. Nicolae takes me back to my room with our son, and we contact the pack's chief doctor. Everyone is worried about my arm, which has a deep, ugly bite wound, but all I can think about is my baby."It's okay, sweetheart. Don't cry anymore. It's over... It's finally over," I whisper as I rock my baby and hold him against my chest.I'm worried about my baby. I know it was only a matter of minutes, but my little boy was left lying in the cold rain. That's why I quickly change his wet clothes, demanding that a doctor come immediately. Newborns are fragile, and I need to make sure my little one is okay.The lights come back on in the mansion, and pack members begin arriving. First, my father and brother show up, looking extremely worried. Then other members of the Blackwood family arr
NicolaeA powerful storm begins raging across the entire valley. Still in the middle of the forest, I raise my gaze to the sky as a terrible feeling washes over me.I don't like this. I have a feeling that something really bad is about to happen."Nicolae?" Alexander asks, pulling me out of my thoughts."I have to return to the Blackwood mansion. Something terrible is happening. I need to go back.""All right, I'll go with you. Let's check this last hiding place first, and then I'll personally let you return to the pack.""But..." I try to refuse."I'm asking you, Nicolae. Finding Mary is our priority. We won't have a safe life unless she's executed," Alexander insists.Having to admit that he's right, I let out a long, exasperated sigh, left with no choice but to continue leading Alexander and two other council wolves through the trees.This forest is full of memories. I grew up here with my mother and father. Like many families, we have our secrets. In the Moonridge family's case, w
LilyStanding in the middle of the storm, which is growing stronger by the minute, I try to steel myself as I slowly advance toward Mary, holding my arms out in front of me as if attempting to create a barrier between her and my son.Mary is obviously displeased by my attempt to save my baby. She lets out a warning growl and advances as well, in such a terrifying manner that I tremble for a moment. She looks like a wild animal about to attack."Don't think I'm going to back down. I'll fight you until the very end, with everything I've got if necessary. Not in your wildest dreams will I let you get near my baby. You're not taking my son away from me," I say firmly.Mary's teeth, in her wolf form, become even sharper, as if she's mocking me."You took everything away from me once: my mother, my family, even my identity as a wolf. I won't let you take my son away from me! You're not going to kill him like you killed my mother!" I scream furiously.Annabeth... She will always be an open w
LilyLooking toward the door with difficulty, I struggle to make out what's happening in the darkness. However, when I finally manage to understand the situation, a gasp of surprise escapes my lips."Nina?" I ask, stunned.Nicolae's younger sister doesn't respond. She lets out a painful groan and falls to the floor, allowing the silhouette of a woman to enter the room. I begin trembling in panic when I recognize her."Mary... What did you do?" I ask, staring at the scene.Another flash of lightning illuminates the room through the windows, as if we were in some damn horror movie. It allows me to see Nina lying on the floor, almost unconscious after being stabbed by her own mother in the upper abdomen, near her chest. Blood keeps pouring from her wound without stopping."What did you do?" I repeat, looking at Nina in a panic. "Nina! We need help!""You simply can't stay out of trouble, can you?" Mary asks in a hoarse voice, slowly approaching me.This refined woman, who once had everyt







