LOGINRaquel had expected everything to reach this point.She understood something that almost no one else did. Carlisle believed she was the royal princess, and because of that, if the situation ever became so desperate that only one life could be saved, she already knew which choice he would make.He would save her.To Raquel, losing this pregnancy was not the end of the world. There could always be another child in the future. Her own death, however, would create a political catastrophe. If the woman Carlisle believed to be the royal princess died inside his territory, he would have to answer directly to the Alpha King. It would become a failure that could cost him everything.Carlisle would never willingly let that happen, and Raquel was counting on it.She was gambling with her own life because she believed the odds were completely in her favor.“I said it hurts!” she suddenly screamed, her composure finally breaking. “Can’t you do something about the pain?”Her voice rang through the
The old doctor had already reached out to Carlisle twice through the mind link. He never openly admitted that the situation was slipping beyond his control, but every update carried the same message. Raquel’s condition was getting worse, and despite everything he was doing, he wasn’t sure how much longer he could keep both her and the unborn child alive.Carlisle refused to entertain the possibility of failure. As far as he was concerned, there was only one acceptable outcome. Raquel had to survive, and so did the pup.“Please… Doctor… save my pup… my pup…” Raquel whispered weakly.Her voice was barely audible as she drifted in and out of consciousness. Blood continued to run down her legs, staining the sheets beneath her. Normally, her wolf would have already begun repairing the damage caused by the fall, but the injuries inside her body were too severe. Worse still, every wave of fear and panic she surrendered to only made the pup’s condition more unstable. The old doctor’s heart gr
There was a brief silence before Carlisle answered.“Alright.”His voice was calm. Almost too calm.“Come to my suite. We’ll talk there.”Sylas didn’t know what else to say.He ended the connection and headed toward the Alpha’s private quarters.On the way, he made a detour to the small clinic attached to the packhouse, where both the pack doctor and healer stayed.Unlike the main hospital, this clinic existed for emergencies involving the Alpha’s household. Whenever someone from the Alpha’s immediate family was injured or suddenly fell ill, treatment began there before a transfer became necessary.Carlisle had specifically instructed Sylas to speak with both of them.As Sylas reached the entrance, he lifted a hand to knock.Then he stopped.Voices drifted through the slightly open door.Neither of the people inside seemed to notice someone had arrived. They were so absorbed in their discussion that Sylas’s footsteps went completely unheard.Just as his knuckles were about to touch th
It all happened in the blink of an eye.When Raquel lost her footing and went crashing down the staircase, one of the omegas instinctively moved in front of the others as though trying to shield them from what was happening. Everything unfolded so quickly that none of the remaining omegas actually saw the exact moment Victoria and Raquel went over the steps together.What stayed with them was something else entirely.The last thing they remembered clearly was the terrified scream of the omega who was now dead.“Victoria pushed Raquel!”The accusation rang through the hallway, sharp enough to freeze everyone in place for a heartbeat before panic erupted. By the time they rushed toward the stairs, confusion had already swallowed every clear memory. Fear took over, leaving everyone struggling to piece together what they had actually witnessed.That particular omega had not been just another servant.She had served Raquel more closely than anyone else and had become the person Raquel trus
After several long seconds, Carlisle gave in.Without saying a word, he bent down and carefully helped her back onto the bed. He adjusted the pillows behind her before easing her into a comfortable position.Even then, she refused to release him. Whenever he tried to pull his hand away, her fingers immediately tightened. If he shifted in his seat, her eyes flew open and searched for his face, making certain he was still there.She looked almost frightened.In truth, she was.Somewhere deep inside, Raquel couldn’t escape the terrifying feeling that the moment Carlisle walked through that door, he wouldn’t come back.The months she had spent imprisoned by vampires had changed her. She had learned to notice tiny changes in people’s expressions, their voices, and the emotions hidden behind their smiles.Because of that, Carlisle’s distance hadn’t escaped her. She felt it every time he looked at her. Every time he answered with cold politeness instead of warmth. Every sentence he left unfi
No matter how Carlisle looked at the situation, there was no legal or political way to force Raquel to leave.She had made her decision. She wasn’t returning to the Royal Palace, and she wasn’t meeting the royal convoy. Instead, she had placed the entire burden on his shoulders and expected him to deal with the consequences alone.Carlisle hated it, but refusing wasn’t an option.At least there was one advantage. If he handled the royal convoy personally, he could decide what information reached them and what remained hidden for the time being. Every hour he managed to buy gave him another chance to uncover the truth behind Victoria’s case. Until he had solid evidence, delaying matters was his only real option.Outwardly, none of those thoughts could appear on his face. He carefully wore the expression of a man caught between duty and frustration. If he looked even slightly relieved that Raquel intended to stay, she would immediately misunderstand his intentions. She would think he se
Victoria's POV Every touch sent shivers racing across my skin, igniting a fire that burned hotter with every second. My core pulsed with heat, growing slick with need. I hated how easily he unraveled me, how effortlessly he awakened a craving I had spent three years trying to suppress. My toes c
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







