"So, you'll be gone from my room tomorrow morning when I wake up, Usher?"The touch of Usher's hand on The Past Vione's upper arm stopped instantly. His thumb, which had been stroking, suddenly fell silent. Moreover, his body froze with a cold sensation he couldn't ignore.The Past Vione let out a sigh as she shifted slightly in Usher's embrace. She could feel the tension in Usher's body. So, she closed her eyes. It seemed she didn't need any more answers."I'm sorry, Vione."This time, the past Vione really shifted. She decided to change her position and turn away from Usher, something she had never done before.Usher's tension escalated. He was as stiff as a wooden statue. "Vione.""Have you no consideration for my feelings? Do you not pity me when you see me constantly confused by all your actions?" The voice of the Past Vione trembled. Her defenses were at the breaking point. "Is it so difficult for you to be honest with me and tell me what's really going on? Honestly, Usher. I am
"Are you serious, Mireya?"Mireya took a deep breath. For a moment she held the phone to her ear. Then she answered without hesitation. "I'm serious, Torin. I don't want to take any chances. We've come so far and I don't want Vione to ruin our plans.""Wait, Mireya," Torin said with a tone that implied concern. "I understand your concern, and I should be more concerned if this plan fails. My father was patient enough to see the downfall of the Frostholm Pack, but are you sure this plan will work?""I'm sure, Torin. I need to get rid of Vione as soon as possible, and this is the only way." Mireya looked at the sonogram photo in her hand. Then, unconsciously, her lips curled into a smile of happiness. "I hope you don't mind my plan, Torin. I'm going to tell Usher that I'm carrying his child, and I'm sure that will lead to Vione's expulsion from the palace.""I don't mind you telling Usher that it's his child. It won't change the fact that the baby you're carrying is mine. But are you su
"Forgive me, Usher. It seems that I cannot keep the promise I made to you. I couldn't maintain this bond when you asked to end it."Usher closed his eyes, groaning to bear the excruciating pain. The reason was Vione's words, which kept turning in his head. They echoed incessantly, making his chest tighten as if the whole world was pressing against him from all sides.His body shook violently. Usher was shaken by a shock that hit him hard. He clenched his fingers tightly to regain control.No. Usher shook his head. No, Vione. No, please.But Usher's hope was not fulfilled. Instead, Vione's voice continued to echo. Each word seemed to bounce off the walls of his mind, refusing to go away.Usher tried to control his breathing. He took a deep breath, but it only made him suffer more. It was like inhaling a poisonous gas. As a result, each breath only increased the pain in his chest, leaving a burning sensation that was incredibly painful.Usher's mind was chaotic, drifting between reality
"Honestly, I haven't thought of anything yet, but I will send some people to spy on Vione. Based on my observations, if Vione is really hurt, she might be planning to take revenge on you and Usher."Mireya's eyes widened. It seemed that she had overlooked this possibility. "I can definitely feel Vione's hatred, but I never thought she would plan to take revenge on me.""Aren't you a woman, Mireya? So would you sit quietly if another woman tried to seduce me?"Mireya growled. Her expression changed instantly. "Of course not, Torin. If she even thinks about it, I'll get rid of her immediately."Torin's laughter echoed. "You're really straightforward, Mireya, and that's why I love you so much.""Enough, Torin. Don't try to distract me. I am really exhausted right now," Mireya said and let out a long breath. She stood up and went to the kitchen to get a cup of warm water. "These pregnancy hormones make me miss you terribly."This time Torin's laughter was replaced by a long groan. "Do you
"I love Alpha Usher Thorne."Vione Celestia Munest was frozen. She remained motionless and said nothing in response to the confession she had just heard. How should she react? Should she continue to expend energy, as she had done before, knowing that it would be in vain?Vione realized that Mireya Lark would not waver. Mireya would never leave, but neither would she."Why are you silent, Vione? Didn't you hear what I just said?"Vione blinked. Her shoulders shifted slightly as she took a breath. "What do you expect me to say? You don't expect me to congratulate you, do you?"This time Mireya remained silent. She stared at Vione with narrowed eyes, clasped her hands in front of her chest, then walked around Vione with a mocking expression."I don't need your congratulations. It's not important, but I think someone is coming to her senses."Vione closed her eyes. She took a deep breath and hoped in her heart that this disgusting conversation would end soon."Congratulations? Hmm. Doesn'
Vione must have heard wrong. Maybe Usher had misspoken. After all, how could an Alpha threaten his own Luna in front of his mistress?It was not embarrassing, but it was heartbreaking. Even Mireya's slap could not compare to the reality that had just hit her.True. In Usher's eyes there was only Mireya. Vione never meant anything. Just as people had said, she was just a worthless werewolf. She was an invaluable Luna.Vione's vision was blurred by the tears. In the midst of her efforts to regulate her breathing, she saw Usher leave her to embrace Mireya again.They looked harmonious. Both handsome and beautiful. They were like gods and goddesses who should be together."Usher, aren't you doing a little too much? Look at Vione. She seems to be in real pain."Usher turned and looked at Vione with a snarl. His look was mocking and highly contemptuous."I thought it was the other way around. The punishment is not enough for what she did to you."Vione tried to rise with great difficulty. S
"W-what?" Usher blinked. "Breaking our pairing?""Why? Don't you want to?"Usher did not answer, and Mireya immediately freed herself. She stood up while Usher looked puzzled."It seems that what Vione said is true. In your eyes I'm nothing more than a mistress.""Mireya."Usher stood quickly and grabbed Mireya's hand. He held it tightly, preventing her from moving any further."Usher, let me go."Usher shook his head. "No.""Don't be selfish, Usher. You won't let me go, but you won't let Vione go either? Do you want to have both of us?"Mireya's accusation left Usher speechless. He remained silent while Mireya tried to pull her hand away."I'm not selfish, but..."Usher's words hung in the air. He took a breath, and confusion creased his forehead.Something was not right here. Something was wrong and Usher could sense it. But what?"But what, Usher?"In one swift movement, Mireya managed to free her hand from Usher's grip. But instead of walking away, as Usher had expected, she turne
Vione ignored several pairs of sympathetic eyes that stared at her. It was not the first time; she had received such looks many times before. Being small, it was only natural for people to pity her.But this was different. It seemed that in the history of the Frostholm Pack, no Luna had ever suffered such a tragic fate. Usually they lived happily, cherished, and loved by everyone, not only by the pack but also by the Alpha.Unfortunately, that was not the case for Vione. The hopes and dreams that had filled her days after Ayla's prophecy were gone. Without the love and affection of the Alpha, she truly became a pitiful Luna.After arriving in her room, Vione let out all her sadness. She let out all the screams and tears she had been holding back. Her chest hurt and she thought she could not take it anymore.Maybe this was the end. Maybe it was time to give up.Vione could not take it anymore. She knew her limits and she had crossed them.It was not just the pitying looks people gave h