LOGINBeneath the dazzling lights of Celestia, a city brimming with power and intrigue, Liliana Lennox lives in the shadows of her dark past. Her marriage to Ethan Darnell, the Alpha heir to a business dynasty, which was supposed to save her family, has turned into a nightmare. In her fight for survival, Liliana faces betrayal, hatred, and secrets that slowly come to light. Meanwhile, Ethan, blinded by anger and feelings of betrayal, finds himself caught in an unexpected emotional turmoil when Liliana reappears in his life after three years of absence. Her return reignites a conflict he had long tried to bury, pulling them both into a vortex of revenge, love, and sacrifice. Amid external threats and their own internal struggles, can Liliana and Ethan find their way to the truth? Or will their relationship remain buried under an unforgivable past?
View MorePOV Liliana LennoxBefore I had time to think about everything for too long, Leta and Ernie came over with Donny. Donny was still fascinated by the knife sheath that now belonged to Scott, to the point that he stopped talking about his future sibling.“Do you want Scott to stay at our cabin again tonight?” Ernie asked, his gaze shifting from me to Ryder, then back again.“Your cabin is bigger than mine,” Ryder replied flatly, his alpha tone clearly felt. “It makes more sense for him to stay with you.”“He and his father can stay in the cabin they usually use,” Ernie suggested.Ryder immediately shook his head. “The fireplace hasn’t been lit for days. That cabin must be too cold. I won’t let a wolf child freeze in my territory.”“Scott isn’t a problem,” Leta said, unaware of the tension hanging in the air, the scent of dominance between the two men clearly felt even by me.In the end, Leta herded the children away. Ernie looked like he still wanted to speak, but finally held back and f
POV Liliana LennoxRyder turned quickly. In the light of the bonfire, his usually hard face seemed to be holding back a smile after my sharp comment. His jaw loosened slightly, as if he allowed himself to enjoy that thin humor—a rare luxury for an Alpha.“I just hope Aaron doesn’t get Alice pregnant and force me to move the wedding date up by a few months,” he said. His voice was low, full of calculation.“We’re collecting a lot of money for Aaron’s college expenses. So far, he’s met our expectations. I worry he’ll meet a human girl on campus and—”“And what?” I asked, when his sentence hung in the air, heavy like smoke that refused to rise.“It’s nothing.”“And what?” I pressed. In a pack, the unspoken is often more dangerous than what is said.“And want to marry her.”Those wor
POV Liliana LennoxThe bonfire burned high that night, casting light across the faces gathered in a circle. The air vibrated with laughter, with the aroma of roasting meat, and with a belief thickening like smoke: the tribal Council had a plan to reclaim their forest—the red forest.Not everyone knew the details. Not everyone needed to know. In a pack, trust is the hardest currency of all. And tonight, that trust flowed freely.I sat on a blanket beside Ryder, my back feeling the heat of the fire, my skin feeling the heat of the Alpha’s presence at my side. Around us, people treated the tribal leaders with deeper respect than usual. Gazes lowered, shoulders tilted slightly forward—the body language of the pack acknowledging power and hoping for protection.Zero approached while we were eating. Since my attempt to escape by manipulating him, he now worked like a wolf determined to make amends: diligent, silent, focused. Tonight he stopped in front of us and extended both hands level wi
POV Liliana LennoxI swallowed. “He threatened to destroy my life if I revealed the truth about our divorce. It wouldn’t be good for his image. That’s why he made the first move by slandering me, saying I deceived him for money and my kept men.”“He’ll never get what he wants,” Ryder said coldly. His Alpha aura rippled, making the air inside the cabin feel heavier.“Maybe not,” I replied, then fell silent.If Ethan were to find out that he had a child I’d kept secret all this time, he might take that child from me. I would never allow it! Even Ryder couldn’t be trusted for now.I didn’t want to place my child in a chaotic, publicly broadcast trial. Ethan knew that. He needed an heir. Because all this time everyone believed he was disabled and wouldn’t be able to have children.“Is there something you’re hiding from me about your marriage?” Ryder asked.I looked at him nervously, then made an excuse.“Ethan has quite a lot of friends among the upper circles,” I said softly. “People wil
RYDERAfter leaving Randal, I headed to the highest cabin—the place where I left Liliana last night. Zero, the young guy I assigned to stand guard, was still sitting there calmly. No doubt about it, he took his job seriously.By the time I arrived, the sun had just started creeping up, breaking thr
RYDERMorning came way too fast, but I still couldn’t sleep. I had been up all night, staying on high alert. Even though I had guards stationed all over, something still felt off. I gripped the tree trunk in front of my cabin, scanning the distance. Making sure everything was normal.I replayed the
RYDERI slammed on the brakes, bringing my truck to a sudden stop in front of the entrance gate to the protected area. Scattered within the dense forest were several old wooden cabins. Liliana sat in the passenger seat, looking tense, her hands clenched into fists on her lap. I turned to her sharpl
LILIANAI was still sitting at the dining table, staring at the leftover corn soup that had gone cold in my bowl. Ryder’s harsh words kept ringing in my ears, but I didn’t care. He was always angry, and I was too exhausted to deal with his outbursts anymore. He had stormed off, leaving the table af












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