LOGINOphelia's hate-filled eyes burned into Dimitri. How could she not despise the man who had tortured her mother and allowed her to be bullied by her half-siblings? And now, to make matters worse, he had brought yet another illegitimate daughter to flaunt as his favorite.To Ophelia, it was like being slapped in the face, a cruel reminder that in his eyes, she and her mother were nothing but trash to be trampled on.But now that his cherished daughter was being humiliated and demeaned before the crowd, could he still stand there so smug and untouchable?Ophelia felt a surge of satisfaction watching the spectacle unfold. She hadn't made a mistake coming here—seeing them become the butt of the joke was worth it. Dimitri, however, was being a nuisance, interfering with the punishment and throwing the scene into chaos. Did he really think shifting would be enough to stop it?Of course not.The Captain of the Royal Guards finally stepped forward, planting himself firmly in Dimitri's path. At
The Royal Guards stationed before the stage, ensuring no one dared interfere, offered explanations, but only because the Alpha King had ordered them to."She is the newly acknowledged daughter of Prince Dimitri Rosenthal," one of the royal guard announced, his voice ringing out for all to hear. "Yet she once conspired to kill the Royal Princess in order to seduce the Princess's fated mate, Alpha Carlisle Greyhound…"A wave of shock rippled through the crowd, gasps echoing in unison. Then, breaking the silence, a small boy snatched up a stone and hurled it at Raquel."Bad woman!" he shouted.It was as if a switch had been flipped. Suddenly, voices rose in anger, and the air filled with curses and stones pelting toward the stage. Raquel now suffered not only the savage lash of the whip but also the sting of rocks striking her bruised body.She longed to fight back, but her strength was gone. Her wolf refused to answer her calls, and the silver cuffs drained her of all power, leaving her
"I understand, Your Majesty. Allow this humble servant to keep watch over the matter," the Royal Advisor said, bowing deeply before withdrawing to make his own preparations.The Alpha King remained where he was, eyes fixed on the grand doors. He didn't want to doubt his own brother, nor imagine him ruthless enough to raise a dagger against his kin.Yet in their world, survival of the fittest was the only law, and the Royal Advisor's words were a sharp reminder not to lower his guard. His daughter had already been harmed more than once, something he swore would never happen again while he still drew breath.If protecting her meant suppressing his brother and treating him with caution, then so be it.But he couldn't simply kill Dimitri on a mere suspicion, nor could he easily move against Raquel. The Royal Capital was rife with hidden currents, and any reckless action without solid justification would make him no different from the Rogues.Worse, it could brand him a tyrant, giving riva
"Guards! Take her away and deliver one hundred lashes with the silver whip!"His roar dripped with unrestrained rage and disdain, leaving the air heavy with dread. Moments later, the guards stormed in. Two of them seized Raquel by the arms, their grips like iron shackles.She struggled desperately, but it was useless; their hold was unyielding, dragging her forward despite her thrashing. The more she fought, the more pitiful and disgraced she appeared.And though she once dreamed of mingling with nobles as their equal, this scene would forever cling to her, an indelible image of humiliation that would ensure she was looked down upon from this day forth."Brother…" Dimitri began, his voice heavy with conflict. Everything he had just heard from his older brother was so shocking that his mind felt numb, and his heart ached for his niece.Yet, Raquel was still his daughter, the child of his beloved first love. No matter her faults, he couldn't bring himself to abandon her. Guilt gnawed at
The Alpha King deliberately emphasized Raquel's status as an illegitimate daughter, openly belittling her just as she had belittled Victoria by calling her a wolfless omega right in front of her own father.To him, it was only fitting that Raquel be humiliated in turn, be reminded that she was no princess, merely a rat crawling in the shadows of the sewer.Now, not only had Raquel dared to harm the heir apparent to the throne, but she had also defamed her, further adding to her crimes. His voice turned colder, laced with authority."Keep running your mouth, and you'll only add more to your sentence. That hundred lashes of silver might just double, enough to kill you outright.""Brother… are you saying my niece endured that torture?" Dimitri asked in disbelief. Everyone in the kingdom knew Victoria, the future Alpha King, was cherished and revered. No one dared even touch a strand of her hair, yet she had been subjected to a hundred lashes with silver?Silver was a werewolf's greatest w
"But Victoria? She's just a wolfless omega. How could she be heir apparent when she couldn't even stop her own pack from bullying her as Luna of the Redmoon Pack?"Her words were not just defiance; they were a threat. Raquel was warning the Alpha King that if he dared harm her, she would spread the truth: Victoria was nothing but a wolfless mutt. And once that truth spread, Victoria's claim to the throne would crumble, for a kingdom built on strength could never accept a wolfless woman as its ruler."Sweetheart, what do you mean by wolfless? And… Luna?" Dimitri asked, his face a mixture of disbelief and confusion.Raquel's lips trembled, but she pressed on, voice quivering. "Father… did you truly not know? Victoria was Luna of the Redmoon Pack for three years. And yet, in all that time, she never once shifted into her wolf form. Every time she was injured, she had to go to the clinic for bandages; her wolf couldn't even heal her. That can only mean… she doesn't have a wolf anymore."A
Tori’s POV "Luna! Luna Victoria! We've just received a report from the frontlines. The war is over!!!" Gamma Sylas's heavy footsteps rang through the hallway as he hurried toward my office, where I was buried in the grain production report from our farm. His excited voice echoed from down the hal
Victoria's POV Raquel didn't need to complete her statement. The unspoken words hung in the air, allowing everyone to fill in the blanks with their own assumptions. Speculation spread like wildfire through the hall. What Raquel truly wanted was for everyone to believe that, as Carlisle’s curren
Tori’s POV As instructed, I put on something nice, a dress I had been holding onto, hoping for the day I could wear it in front of Alpha Carlisle, sharing a quiet dinner together. I never imagined that day would come so soon. After washing up and dressing, I applied light makeup to conceal the exh
Tori’s POV The next day, the sun glaringly pierced through the curtains. I couldn't remember when I had fallen asleep the night before, but as far as I recalled, I dozed off in the woods after crying the entire night. But now... I looked around and saw that I was back in the Alpha suite. I was







