تسجيل الدخولBrielle POV.
Sunlight spilled across the table, gilding the edges of our breakfast and warming the skin of my arms. I sat perched on the edge of the wooden surface, legs swinging slightly as I watched Elion move around the kitchen. There was a lazy, contented air about him now, the tension of last night completely gone, replaced by a relaxed ease that made him look dangerously handsome even in the morning light.![]()
Brielle POV.Renee, who had been sulking silently, stiffened instantly at the mention of Kael's name. Her head snapped up, her eyes wide with disbelief, then they narrowed into furious slits as she stared at me. Her mouth opened, as if to protest, but no sound came out. The shift in her demeanor was palpable, making her previous anger seem mild in comparison. The mere idea that Kael could be interested in me, sent a fresh wave of incandescent fury through her. She was visibly shaking with it."In the pack, or perhaps a mate from another pack," Elvie continued, ignoring Renee's obvious distress and my own discomfort, her gaze sweeping over me with a knowing glint. "There are many options for a bright young woman like yourself."‘She's trying to sell me on a future that doesn't involve Elion. A f
Brielle POV.The words felt like a betrayal, a lie that cut deeper than any truth. I could feel Heza stiffen beside me, but I didn't dare look at her. I couldn't.Elvie's smile widened, a subtle, triumphant curve of her lips. She patted Renee's hand again, then gave her a gentle nudge."See, Renee?" Elvie said, her voice sweet and victorious. "Now, an apology is in order. To Brielle. And then, we shall leave these young ladies to their shopping."Renee, still looking furious but clearly outmaneuvered, mumbled an almost inaudible "Sorry" in my direction, her gaze still filled with hatred.Elvie gave her one last squeeze, then, with a final, pitying glance at me, turned and started to lead Renee and her friends away. But then,
Brielle POV.That hit a nerve. Renee let out a furious yelp and lunged forward, clearly intending to claw at Heza's face. But before she could make contact, a firm hand clamped down on Renee's shoulder, stopping her mid-lunge."Renee," a calm, clear voice cut through the commotion, instantly silencing the crowd and freezing everyone in place. "That is enough."I looked up, my heart leaping into my throat. Standing there, impossibly, was Elvie. Her posture was regal, her expression composed, but her eyes held a steely glint as she held Renee firmly. She was dressed impeccably, as always, radiating an air of undeniable authority that commanded attention. Behind her, her own guards stood at attention.Renee visibly flinched, her anger deflating under Elvie's steady gaze. "E
Brielle POV."Are you sure you don't need another one, Brielle?" Heza asked, holding up a bright pink glitter pen. "This one matches your notebook perfectly!"I chuckled, shaking my head. "Heza, I think I have enough pens to last me until graduation. And I'm pretty sure Elion would disown me if I came home with any more glitter."We were at the mall, enjoying a much-needed break from the quiet of the pack house and the heavy thoughts of last night. School was starting soon, and we needed to stock up on supplies. It felt good to just be normal teenagers for a bit, laughing and browsing through colorful stationery.We finally made our way to the checkout counter, a basket full of notebooks, highlighters, and a ridiculously cute cat-shaped stapler that Heza insisted I neede
Elion POV.The morning sun was harsh, but nothing compared to the heat radiating off my body as I stood in the center of the training grounds. The air was thick with tension, and every pack member present knew better than to make a sound."Again," I ordered, my voice like grinding stones.Kael was on his hands and knees, sweat dripping from his forehead, his breathing ragged. He had already run fifty laps around the territory perimeter at dawn, and now he was doing push-ups until his arms shook. But he didn't stop. He didn't complain. He didn't even ask for mercy.Good.He knew he deserved this. He knew he had failed. He had let an Alpha touch what was under his protection. He had been weak when he needed to be strong.
Brielle POV."Hmm… why were you at the restaurant tonight? You didn’t tell me you were going there."A slow, cunning sneer curled at the corner of his lips. His eyes glinted with a mixture of amusement and possessiveness as he shifted in his seat, crossing his arms over his chest."Please," he said, his voice low and sharp, dripping with meaning. "Do you really think I could have stayed cooped up in that big empty house while you were out there, having dinner with my own Beta? Do you think I would just sit and wait, wondering who you were with, what you were doing, or if someone else was looking at you like you were something they could take?"He leaned closer, his gaze burning into mine."I couldn’t do it.







