Chapter Six
Sofia’s POV:
I dashed away from him, adjusting my clothes and clearing my throat as I stood like a soldier preparing for war. My heart was racing, but I masked it with anger.
I expected him to apologize—at least for touching my ass without consent.
But he was too full of himself. He adjusted his shirt calmly and sat up, not a trace of remorse in his eyes.
He stared at me for a few seconds before looking away.
“Can’t you say sorry?” I asked sharply, my voice trembling with restrained fury.
He stood from the bed and walked toward me—slowly, deliberately.
I didn’t know what he was up to, but something about him felt dangerous. My instincts screamed at me to run, yet my legs wouldn’t move fast enough. I took a cautious step back, but he kept advancing.
Step by step, until my back hit the cold wall. There was nowhere left to go.
He stopped just inches from my face, his scent washing over me—fresh, masculine, intoxicating.
I turned my face away and shut my eyes, praying for a miracle. A guard barging in. A power outage. Anything.
Then, he leaned in, so close I could feel his breath on my ear. “When you’re done, come out and eat,” he whispered, his voice smooth like honey. I caught a hint of a smile on his lips, and somehow, it disarmed me.
I opened my eyes, and our gazes locked.
Why did he have to be this handsome?
Maybe I’d been too tired or angry to notice before, but now it hit me—he was dangerously beautiful.
Still, no one compared to my ex-husband.
“Don’t take too long,” he added, then walked out like nothing had happened.
My stomach growled in protest. I hadn’t eaten since afternoon, and I was running on fumes.
If I didn’t eat soon, I might collapse.
I walked out, and the vast hallway felt like a maze. The mansion was too big, too intimidating.
Just when I was about to give up, a maid appeared. “This way, ma,” she said politely, guiding me with a slight bow.
Thank heavens she showed up—without her, I’d still be wandering around like a ghost.
When we reached the dining room, Adem was already at the table, cutting into his chicken like nothing in the world bothered him.
“What took you so long?” he asked, not even looking at me properly.
I ignored his tone, pulled out a chair, and started eating. I wasn’t about to starve for the sake of pride.
From the corner of my eye, I noticed the maids were watching me. Maybe I was eating too fast, but I didn’t care. Hunger had no manners.
I caught the eyes of the maid standing behind Adem. I smiled politely. She quickly looked away, embarrassed.
After the meal, I headed straight to my room. I didn’t even take off my clothes—I just dropped onto the bed. Before I knew it, sleep swallowed me whole.
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The next morning, sunlight streamed into my eyes, waking me slowly. I yawned and stretched, dragging myself out of bed with a groggy sigh.
The bathroom was already prepared—towels, soap, even a fresh robe. It was like they knew my every move.
After a quick shower, I got dressed and stepped out of the room. The same maid from yesterday was waiting at the door.
“Good morning, ma,” she greeted with a bow. “After breakfast, we’ve prepared for your coronation.”
Coronation?
I blinked at her in confusion. Why was she so cheerful?
I didn’t like the sound of any of it. My gut told me to run.
“I don’t feel like eating,” I lied quickly, hoping to escape this whole ‘party’ talk.
Her smile faltered. “Oh, ma… what’s wrong? Are you sick? Did something happen?” she asked, clearly alarmed.
She looked genuinely worried—and a little scared, like she thought she’d be blamed if something was wrong with me.
“Nothing serious. I just need rest today,” I mumbled.
But instead of backing off, she laughed.
I frowned. What exactly was funny?
“Ma, I can tell you’re not sick. You just don’t want to attend the coronation,” she said, grinning like she’d caught me in a lie.
Why did this girl have to act like a doctor for my fake symptoms?
“I’m serious,” I groaned, holding both my head and stomach in mock pain. “I need rest.”
But she didn’t buy it.
“Come with me,” she insisted. “You’ll feel better after eating.”
I sighed. There was no escape.
At the dining table, Adam didn’t even glance up. He ate in silence like I didn’t exist.
The entire room felt like a graveyard—quiet, cold, suffocating.
Once breakfast was over, I headed to my room… or at least tried to.
But I noticed someone following me. The footsteps matched mine. I sped up. So did they.
As I stepped into the room, the person followed right in.
I turned around—only to see Adem closing the door behind him.
Why was he acting like some obsessive shadow?
“Do you want to talk about it?” he asked, walking in and sitting casually on my bed.
His tone was serious, his gaze piercing.
“What are you talking about?” I asked, pretending to be clueless.
He didn’t fall for it. He stared directly into my eyes. “Do you want to talk about yourself?”
I dodged his question and crossed my arms. “Did you plan the coronation? Because I’m not ready to marry anyone.”
He smiled. But it didn’t reach his eyes.
“What’s funny?” I asked, clearly annoyed.
“I’m not begging you to marry me,” he said coolly. “You must marry me.”
What?
I nearly choked. “You must be joking,” I said, stepping back, glaring at him for clarity.
He didn’t even blink. “Why can’t we talk about you first? Maybe I’ll change my mind after you give me two kids.”
I burst out laughing—partly out of disbelief, partly out of rage. He laughed too, like we were sharing a private joke.
“It’s funny, right?” he teased, still chuckling.
I clenched my fists, ready to punch him across the face when—
A knock interrupted.
He got up and opened the door. A guard stepped in, urgency in his voice.
“Your Majesty, Riverside Pack has been attacked… and they’re getting closer to our pack.”
Sofia’s POVI walked into my room feeling tired and heavy. My body ached from the long day, and my mind was still spinning from all that had happened. Everywhere was dark. The curtains were drawn, and the air felt strangely cold, as if someone had left the window open. I reached for the light switch and turned it on.The bright light filled the room, and my heart nearly jumped out of my chest.Someone was sitting on my bed.It was Faith.Her eyes were fixed on me. Her face was pale, her hands resting on her knees like she had been waiting for a long time.“What—” I gasped, stepping back until my back hit the door. “What are you doing here?”I quickly checked the door. It was locked from the inside, exactly the way I left it. I had been the one who opened it. No one else. My fingers trembled as I held the handle.“How did you get in here?” I asked, my voice shaking. I walked closer to her, even though every instinct screamed at me to stay away.Faith gave me a sad, tired smile. “Becaus
Sofia’s POVThe corridor was quiet, too quiet. My footsteps echoed against the stone floor as I walked back to my room. The palace always felt heavy at night, like the walls themselves were watching. The torches flickered, casting long shadows that twisted and curled along the walls. I kept my head low, not wanting to draw any attention.Then it happened.A rough hand grabbed me out of nowhere and yanked me into a dark corner. My back hit the cold wall. Before I could even gasp, a palm pressed hard against my mouth, muffling the scream that rose in my throat.My eyes went wide. My heart thumped so hard that I thought the person holding me could hear it.“Who are you?” I tried to speak, but my voice came out broken against the stranger’s hand.The person’s face was hidden under layers of cloth, only the eyes visible—dark and sharp, staring right into me.“You just have to follow me,” the voice hissed, low and threatening. “Or else… you will die tonight.”The words sent a chill down my
Sofia’s POVThe call with Evelyn stretched longer than I expected, but my chest still felt heavy. I paced slowly around my room, phone pressed to my ear, voice low.“That’s everything that happened,” I told her, trying to keep calm even though my hands were trembling. “Vivian was furious. You should have seen the way she insulted me, like I was nothing, like I didn’t matter at all.”On the other end, Evelyn sighed. “Maybe she already knows you’re not really part of that family, Sofia.”Her words stung even though I had thought the same thing myself. I lowered myself onto the edge of the bed, twisting the blanket in my fingers.“I thought about that too,” I admitted. “But the way she looked at me… it wasn’t just hate. I could feel her jealousy. I’m sure she wants that position as Luna. She was probably happy when Alpha left me and married her. Maybe she thinks she has already won.”“Yes, exactly!” Evelyn’s voice sharpened, as if she wanted to make me believe it. “She’s dangerous. You n
Luca’s POVVivian had been angry for days now. It was like no matter what I did, no matter what I said, it wasn’t enough. Sometimes I told myself it was because she was pregnant, maybe her mood swings were stronger now. Other times I thought it was jealousy. But today, when I walked out of the bathroom and saw her sitting on the bed with her arms folded, her face hard like stone, I knew this wasn’t just a small mood. This was something deeper.She didn’t even look at me when I entered.“My Luna,” I said softly, trying to break the silence. I thought calling her by that title would melt her heart. It usually did. But this time she didn’t even answer me. I could see her shifting her body, pretending not to hear.I sighed and rubbed my hair with the towel. “Vivian, how do you want me to explain this to you? Not every woman who comes into this palace has something with me. Sofia is only here for business. That’s all. Very soon she will leave. You have to believe me for once.”At the menti
Author POVThe warriors lay scattered across the training ground, their bodies stretched out on the dirt, exhausted from the hours of sparring. Some were still in wolf form, tails twitching weakly as they caught their breath. Others had shifted back, sitting on the ground with sweat dripping down their temples. The air was heavy with the scent of fur, blood, and dust, but it was also filled with something else—an unspoken fire.Evelyn stood tall among them, her sharp eyes watching, her chest rising and falling steadily. She was satisfied, though she did not show it. Her gaze softened only for a brief moment before she turned away. The training was done. For now.A slow clap echoed through the silence.“Wow, wow, wow. What a job well done.”All eyes turned to the source of the sound. Nightshade walked toward them, his expression light, but his eyes sharp with thought. He clapped his hands together as if he were impressed, though something in his tone carried more than just praise.“I c
Author POVThe house of Sofia was unusually quiet. The silence stretched through every corner, almost heavy, almost strange. The women who usually filled the space with chatter sat in the hallways with tired faces. No laughter came from the kitchen. No whispers of gossip rose from the rooms. It was as if the house itself had lost its voice.Sofia’s absence hung over them like a shadow. Without her, the place felt empty, lifeless. Everyone seemed bored, restless, waiting for something to happen. Only outside, faint noises carried in—the sharp thud of paws hitting the ground, the low growls of warriors sparring, the rhythmic sound of training.At the center of it all stood Evelyn.Her presence was strong, her posture tall and commanding. She was the type of woman who could pull attention without needing to raise her voice. Today, her eyes were sharper than usual, filled with determination. She was not one to waste time on weakness.Evelyn looked at the group of warriors gathered before