LOGINThe night sky appeared calm, yet it felt torturous to Paige. Her chest churned with unrelenting turmoil that could not be soothed by anything, not even the gentle caress of the night breeze.That night, Paige could not calm the unease within her. Even after nightfall, she could not bring herself to lie down on the bed, let alone fall asleep.She had tried countless times to rest, but to no avail. Each time she closed her eyes, her chest felt tighter and even the wolf within her remained on constant alert.Something unseen kept circling in her mind — something she could not understand. It was a strange feeling, impossible to ignore, as though something terrible were lurking nearby.“Oh God,” Paige murmured, exhaling slowly. She closed her eyes. “It's been far too long. Why hasn't the Palace summoned me yet?”Paige no longer wanted to count how many days had passed since her last donation. It had been nearly two weeks, which felt more like two years to her.The thought made her head thr
Yoren did not arrive at the palace until almost midnight. He had so much work to do at the office, and the same was true at the palace.Yoren’s day was not over yet. Several folders were already waiting for him in his office.He entered the office and took off his suit jacket. He sat behind his desk but did not immediately review a single document. Instead, he fixed his attention on Ruth, who was standing in front of him.“The blessing ceremony gown and wedding dress will take approximately three weeks at most,” Ruth reported, opening her tablet. “I have already contacted three of the world’s top designers. They will come one by one this week to take measurements and discuss the designs with Miss Eirene.”Yoren nodded slightly. “What about the jewellery?”“I have already opened the Davenport family heirloom vault,” Ruth replied with a small smile. “The late Luna Tamara left behind several jewellery sets that were specifically prepared for the next Luna.”Yoren paused. His gaze shifted
The woman looked back at her file. “Three days after you sent that message to Lady Paige, Miss Eirene started being attacked. Not just once, but three times,” she said. “Did you know that?”Monroe froze. The information caused him to frown deeply. “I didn’t know,” he replied vaguely. He was confused, but not so much that he missed what the woman was implying. “However, that must be just a coincidence.”“Very well.” The woman did not argue. She simply opened the next file and said, “27 January.”Monroe looked at another message. As far as he could remember, this had happened after Yoren returned from Helvarn.Paige: Has the Alpha returned from his business trip?Monroe: Yes, Lady.Paige: I hope he is well. Oh, by the way, has anything happened to him? Did he meet anyone? I'd like to see him, but I don't want to interfere with his schedule.Monroe: The Alpha is fine, Lady. Since he returned, he has only met Miss Eirene.Paige: Do you know why they met?Monroe: No, Lady. I only saw her l
Monroe had never imagined entering that room, not even in his dreams. It was enough for him to know about its horrors through rumour alone; he never intended to see it with his own eyes.The long corridor beneath the elite guard headquarters was quieter than any ordinary place. Bright white lights reflected off the black marble floor and grey walls, which were almost completely devoid of decoration.The elite guard member who had come to fetch Monroe had been walking in front, saying little. “Mr Monroe,” he eventually said, stopping in front of a metal door. “Please go in.”Monroe nodded faintly, but said nothing. He simply did as he was told, stepping inside with a mind already growing chaotic.Monroe had initially assumed that Fabrizio had called for him to ask something. At worst, Fabrizio might conduct a routine investigation, although he could not guess what mistake he might have made. He felt sure that there was something Fabrizio needed to confirm with him.Unfortunately, it wa
Only yesterday, Yoren had confessed his love to her, and now he was telling her something equally astonishing. By speaking to Gwyneth, he was emphasising that his feelings were genuine. He had truly proven his intentions through his actions.For a moment, Eirene felt as though stars were dancing before her eyes. Everything was happening so quickly that she felt as though she were chasing a dream that was too beautiful to become reality.Eirene swallowed hard. “You’ve already told the Elder?”“Yes. According to her, the next full moon is the perfect time for us to hold the blessing ceremony,” Yoren explained. “What do you think?”Eirene was utterly stunned. “The next full moon?”Yoren nodded, his expression filled with anticipation. “Is there a problem?”Eirene blinked once. “Doesn't that seem too soon?”Yoren frowned. “Are you opposed to it?”“Not opposed,” Eirene quickly replied. “I’m just worried that it’s happening too fast.”The tension on Yoren’s face eased. He reached out and to
Eirene had just pulled the blanket up to her waist when a gentle knock sounded at the door. She had been about to lie down, but immediately abandoned the idea.It was already quite late, but she did not feel sleepy yet. So, she sat up again and said, “Come in.”The door opened a second later. Someone entered and the door closed again.Eirene turned her head and froze for a moment. She had assumed it was Ruth or Hester, but she was mistaken. “Alpha,” she murmured softly, sounding slightly surprised yet unable to hide her happiness.Throughout the day, it could be said that Eirene had not truly spent time with Yoren. They had only met briefly at breakfast. After that, Yoren went to the office while Eirene spent the day with Hester.Eirene knew that Yoren must have had a lot on his plate since returning from Gardeno. She understood how busy he was, but she still longed to see him. She simply believed that he would come to see her when he had the chance—and she was right.He had come to s
The smell of antiseptic mingled with the fresh, citrusy scent of a recently peeled orange in the hospital room. Silence lingered, too, accompanying each passing second steeped in uncertainty.Daisy was sitting propped up on the hospital bed, her back supported by several pillows. Her face
The room was quieter than the donor room had been. White lights hung from the ceiling, their glow steady and not glaring. The scent of antiseptic was stronger here, mingling with a faint hint of metal and medicine.Yoren stood beside the medical bed and cast a brief glance at the small win
The night had barely fallen when two cars sped through the deserted streets. The world froze in ignorance while it was still awake.City lights flashed briefly on the windshield before vanishing as the cars continued to speed up. The engines growled in a controlled hum, not a wild sound, a
The corridor was long and silent. Their footsteps echoed softly against the marble floor; their rhythm was steady and controlled.Eirene walked beside Naomi. Her hands were folded in front of her. She stood tall, but her chest felt tight with racing thoughts.“Starting tod







