MasukVictoria didn’t let herself get angry. She understood that tensions were high and didn’t take Alpha Roderick’s sharp tone to heart. In truth, he wasn’t entirely wrong; his pack might not have as many acres to harvest as the Golden Hue Pack, but they also lacked the manpower to move faster.Completing forty percent of the work wasn’t bad under any circumstances, yet with time pressing, it still wasn’t enough. Victoria herself didn’t have that many people to spare either, and the Golden Hue Pack had to remain her top priority, not only because it was the largest granary in the West, but because it sat at the very heart of the crisis."Alpha Roderick, that’s already a solid progress," Victoria said evenly. "And you’re right, the Golden Hue Pack has the advantage of numbers. We’re doing everything we can to finish here quickly so we can rush to your side and help as well. If any of the other packs manage to complete their harvests before us, I’ll make sure they’re sent over to assist you.
Even Carlisle, Maxwell, Sylas, and Lance, along with the warriors guarding the borders, couldn’t return to eat. Instead, omegas were tasked with delivering their meals so they could continue their watch without leaving their posts.By the time Victoria reached the fields again, the paths were already lit with rows of lamps, casting a steady glow over the land. A few donkey carts rumbled past, carrying away the neatly stacked bundles of wheat.After finishing with the wheat field, the next task was the rice pToris. Fortunately, the fields had already dried since harvest season was near, so there was no need to keep them wet and muddy, making the rice easier to reap.That night, Victoria and the other farmers worked tirelessly, pushing through the hours until they finally cleared the wheat field. By dawn, everyone was too drained to even think about the long walk home.Some managed to drag themselves back to their rooms, but many simply collapsed in the warehouse. They spread out straw
"Victoria, stop overthinking and just tell me what you need me to do." Diane cut in gently, pulling Victoria’s mind back to the present when Diane noticed the younger woman’s face turning pale, horror flickering in her eyes. She couldn’t help but pull Victoria back from her overthinking.Diane could see the fear for her children written all over Victoria’s face, but she also knew she couldn’t lie or downplay the truth. Victoria deserved to know just how special her children were, whether the knowledge comforted her or only deepened her worry.Victoria took a few steadying breaths before meeting Diane’s gaze again. Talking with her was always a challenge. Diane’s attention tended to drift toward whatever interested her most, often throwing Victoria off-topic.Now, after her moment of worry for her children, she forced herself to calm down. Diane, for once, stayed quiet, simply watching her."Diane, like I said, it feels like we’ve walked straight into a trap. We have no choice but to u
"I need to stretch my old back or I’ll end up with a stiff neck and back," he muttered. The guards exchanged a look, clearly unconvinced by his flimsy excuse, but Jayden was so stubbornly committed to it that they eventually just nodded along, if only to stop him from nagging."Well, you’ve stayed here for three years, and I’ve seen everything there is to see about you, even your little clam, so we’re already closer than sisters. As for your thoughts and how your mind works?""Of course, I can read you easily. So, why don’t you just tell me what’s going on and what you need me to do?" Diane said, crossing her arms as she waited, acting like every bit the older sister, urging Victoria to be honest."Diane! You’re not acting like a Saintess at all!" Victoria almost roared in mock anger. By now, she was used to it, but at first, Diane’s blunt words had shocked her, especially the way she spoke about intimate things so casually, like an old mother or as if they were nothing at all.Someti
Their enemies had no idea she had managed to save it. And since they were so obsessed with destroying her and her people, she could use that ignorance against them, striking when they least expected it.For now, she kept this secret from her father, choosing instead to let him assist Malveric in gathering what was needed, all while encouraging Malveric to continue developing the treatment.In this way, they gained more fallback options. Their enemies might still be several steps ahead, while they drop one scheme after another like bombs, but Victoria’s only choice now was to keep moving forward and maybe, dismantling each trap or hurling it back at them.It was the only way to shield her people, and most of all, her babies, from the madness while delivering damage in return. She was no longer the same Victoria who once endured bullying in silence. Now, she struck back, equal in force, if not stronger.Victoria and her father, together with Jayden, Malveric, and the lead researcher, sp
Jayden’s expression hardened as the implications sank in. "Wait... then using this biochemical agent won’t just destroy the land. Wouldn’t it actually create the perfect nursery for demons to spawn and thrive?" His voice bristled with alarm as the pieces fell into place. "This isn’t just about turning a territory barren; it could become a breeding ground for demons.""Don’t you think this is just a little too perfect, too coincidental?" Victoria suddenly spoke, her tone low as her gaze dropped into deep thought. "First the locust swarm, and now this biochemical agent... doesn’t it feel like the faction behind this has been aiming for this outcome from the very beginning?"Her eyes narrowed as the thought deepened. "Then... does that mean Leon already knew? Or was he merely being used to deliver this agent to us?" she murmured, her words heavy with suspicion.When her voice faded, silence fell over the room. Everyone’s faces darkened, the weight of her question pressing down on them, m
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
Tori’s POV I immersed myself in my work, hoping it would help numb the pain slowly consuming my heart. As night descended, no one reached out to me or even sent a mindlink, leaving me feeling utterly isolated, as if I had been cut off from everyone. But I pushed those thoughts aside and focused o
Tori’s POV It was as though they were making no effort to hide their actions, openly flaunting their connection in front of everyone, intentionally deepening my hurt. The mockery in their voices was unmistakable, and it stung sharply in the silence that followed. Carlisle's subordinates seemed







