เข้าสู่ระบบEveI was watching Eleona play the guitar and sing. Eleona sat on a low wooden bench, her small fingers pressing against the strings with practiced ease. She was playing a gentle melody, her sweet voice carrying softly across the yard. I had been heading toward the main hall for the upcoming brunch meeting when I heard the music, and I had paused just to watch her. I did not know she was this good at playing.Footsteps crunched softly on the gravel beside me. I turned my head to see Jaya standing there. Her face wore a large, placid smile, but her eyes were fixed entirely on Eleona."Doesn't she look adorable?" Jaya whispered, her voice barely louder than the strum of the strings. "She is so talented."I kept my expression neutral and nodded. "Yes, she does look adorable, and of course, she is talented."We stood in silence for a moment, watching the little girl play. A cold, prickling sensation crawled up the back of my neck. I wondered what Jaya was really up to, because I knew fo
Eve Jaya came back smiling, her composure fully restored as if the tension from moments ago had never happened."I apologize for the brief interruption," Jaya said smoothly, taking her seat across from Curtis once again. "I have thought things over. I would actually like to spend a couple more days at Summer Pack. I just sent a message to my father letting him know that my party may need to stick around until we strike a proper agreement. From the looks of it, we have not reached a consensus yet, and it is getting late."Curtis rested his hands on the wooden table, his face unreadable. "We could have the conversation right now, Jaya. We can talk through the contract terms and come to a solid conclusion if you want to. There is still enough time left today to finish this meeting."Jaya waved a hand dismissively, offering a smile. "Oh, no. I would much rather rest. We can pick up the meeting tomorrow, and if needed, take a few days to sort out the fine print properly. I insist."Curt
Eve's POV Lady Jaya strode into the hall with a bright smile. Before Curtis could even take a step forward, she crossed the space between them and threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly."Curtis," Jaya breathed out, her voice loud and overly familiar as she pulled back just enough to look up into his face. "It has been far too long. I am so happy to finally be here."Curtis kept his hands at his sides, his expression polite but entirely closed off. He gently stepped back to break the embrace. "Jaya. Let us remember you are here for business. You are here to discuss pack issues on behalf of your father."Jaya pouted, her eyes glittering with artificial sweetness. "Of course I am here for that. But I am also very excited to see the man that I would have married. The man that I truly grew to love."Curtis's jaw tightened. "We are not going to rehash the past, Jaya.""You kicked me out," she murmured, lowering her voic
Eve"I take it you're enjoying every bit of the supervisory task I gave you?" Curtis asked, looking up from the desk.I stood across from him in the office, keeping my hands folded in front of me. "It is going well, Alpha. The young women are working hard, and the task is very pleasant so far."Curtis raised an eyebrow, leaning back in his chair. He studied my face for a moment, as if trying to see if I was hiding anything from him. "If you have any challenges with them, or if the work is too much for you to handle right now, just let me know. We can change your job to something else. I do not want you to feel uncomfortable.""There are no challenges," I replied quickly, forcing a steady tone. I did not want to mention the hostility from the girls or the harsh things they said about me trying to win his bed. If they were going to cause trouble, let them do it on their own terms. I refused to run to the alpha like a snitch and turn him ag
Unknown POV "You were supposed to help me get to him, not try to sleep with the beta behind my back!" Helen hissed at Shay, stepping back as Sandra's smile widened."We are not doing this here!" Shay shot back, her face flushing red as she turned to face Sandra. "She told me to seduce Kolton , but she just wants to pull the strings while I do all the work!"“I see.” Sandra responded dryly."Sandra, you do not understand," Helen started, her voice shaking slightly. "We were just—""Save it," Sandra interrupted, waving a dismissive hand. "I know exactly what you two are doing. But let me make one thing crystal clear. You are both wasting your time. Kolton is going to marry me when he gets back."Helen stared at her for a second, and then let out a harsh, mocking laugh. "Marry you? Dear girl, he is never going to marry you."Sandra's smile vanished. "Excuse me?""Look at you," Helen continued, stepping forward with a cruel glint in her eyes. "While you have been standing around the pac
Unknown POV Helen and Shay stood close together near the edge of the timberline, keeping their voices low as they whispered in the shadows."You need to move faster, Shay," Helen said, her eyes narrowing as she stared at the younger woman. "If you want to secure your place here, you have to get to Kolton . You need to seduce him and sleep with him. If you are smart enough, you will get the alpha's heart, and he will stop going off to look for that mate of his. He will finally make peace with the fact that she is gone and that is it."Shay crossed her arms, letting out a small laugh. "It is not that simple, Helen. Kolton looks right through me. Besides, you talk like it is easy to get into his bed.""It has to be," Helen hissed, stepping closer. "I have always wanted to get back with him, but he never wanted me after we parted ways years ago. Now I am going to use you to get to Kolton .”She breathed out. “You need to sleep with him. If you successfully do it, you will have his he







