LOGINIrene’s POV “I’m the king. The throne is mine!”His voice roared through his memory flashing in my mind—sharp and unrestrained.A younger version of him stood there, eyes burning with ambition, like that sentence wasn’t just pride, but a promise he had been repeating to himself for years.Like those words weren’t just something he said… but something he had been telling himself over and over again, until it became the only truth he believed in.Then the memory shifted.The same man stood there again.This time calmer and controlled.He poured something into a small bottle, his movements careful, deliberate—like he had done it before. Then he handed it to one of the palace maids.My breath caught.I knew her.She used to be the Lycan King’s personal maid… before Emily took over.My stomach tightened.Then his voice came again, quieter this time. Colder.“Put it in Damian’s drink.”A chill crawled down my spine.That was the King.Before I could see more, A sharp pull yanked me violen
Irene’s POVWhen I got bored inside and noticed Emily had gone off to train with the Lycan King, I decided to take a stroll.I slipped out of the Alpha’s house and wandered into the pack grounds.At first, I didn’t think much of it.Just a walk.But the farther I went, the more I started to notice things.The place was… bigger than I expected.Way bigger.I slowed my steps, my eyes moving around as I took everything in properly.I used to think packs were small. Not because I knew much about them, but because I rarely left the four walls of the castle growing up. And even the few times I had traveled with the Lycan Prince as his personal maid, anytime he went to settle disputes between packs or minor battles—we only ever stayed in smaller, more controlled territories.So in my mind… all packs were like that.Small, contained and even predictable.But this one wasn’t.It contradicted all my expectations.I wasn’t even sure how far I had walked when I suddenly caught sight of the Lycan
Emily’s POV “How fast Rachael’s daughter,” she said, her tone sickly sweet as she stepped closer. “Who would have ever thought a thief like you would so quickly upgrade to stealing the King’s heart?”The sarcasm in her voice was loud enough to sting.“I’m glad you’ve finally come to that realization, Luna,” I said, meeting her gaze with an even smile. “It saves me the trouble of explaining it slowly.”My smile deepened slightly.“I just hope you understand how far this thief is willing to go… to take back everything that was stolen from her.”She stopped right in front of me, studying me for a moment like I was something beneath her scrutiny.Then she tilted her head.“I wonder how the King would look at you,” she said slowly, “if I showed him footage of you stealing.”I didn’t flinch.“Let’s find out together,” I replied calmly. “I’m curious as well.”That made her smile tighten.“You really think standing next to the Lycan King makes you untouchable now?” she let out a soft laugh.
Emily’s POV My eyes widened as I stared at a blank white patch where Adrian’s eyes used to be in the photograph.Malric had scraped them off completely.“You… scratched his face off?” I asked, blinking at him in utter disbelief. “In a picture?”I looked between him and the photograph again and let out a humourless laugh.“Seriously?”He didn't even look apologetic.In fact, he looked mildly irritated, as if I was the one overreacting.“Would you have preferred I make it real… on his actual face instead?”“Do whatever you want to his eyes,” I said, my voice laced with sarcasm, “just not on my picture.”Honestly… the almighty Malric, reduced to this level of petty jealousy?I almost didn’t know whether to laugh or be concerned.A faint pause settled between us.Then he reached for me.I barely had time to react before he pulled me into his chest, curling one arm firmly around my waist while the other hand stayed loosely at his side, as if he didn’t need effort to hold me.A faint smirk
Malric’s POV The doctor faltered immediately, his voice breaking as he spoke. “Talk,” I said coldly. My patience was thinning.“This record states Vincent died of natural causes,” I flipped to another page. “His earlier medical history recorded a natural illness he'd been managing for long with the same medicationMy gaze hardened.“Why was his medication suddenly changed… without any recorded complication to justify it?”His throat bobbed.“I… I don’t..”My eyes narrowed slightly.“Alpha Vincent was murdered.”The doctor dropped to his knees immediately, forehead almost touching the floor.“My King… I deserve to die.”“Do you?” I stepped closer. “How convenient.”I stopped just in front of him, my shadow falling over his trembling form.“You think I would spare you for murdering my Alpha.” My gaze hardened. “Before I decide whether you’ve earned even the right to beg for death, which would be the kinder option, speak.”“It… it was a pack nurse,” he rushed out, trembling. “She made
Emily’s POV Lucien looked unfazed regardless.“Your friend said I should give you this,” he said, stretching out a neatly folded sheet of paper.I took it without hesitation, already guessing it was from Linda.And I was right.Her familiar slanted handwriting, in black ink.“Emmy love, I heard what happened. I’m so sorry you had to be disqualified this way. The details of what happened weren’t disclosed to anyone. Regardless, I believe in you. Below is my number. Please call me when you see this.”I smiled faintly as I read it, hearing her voice clearly in my head.“Thank you,” I said to Lucien.He nodded.But his gaze shifted sideways, and a faint frown creased his expression.I turned slightly, and saw Irene approaching.Without a word, Lucien walked away, joining Malric and the others ahead.I frowned slightly. Why the sudden change?My attention returned to Irene as she came closer, her steps steady but not entirely relaxed.I'd been noticing… Something felt off between these tw
Emily’s POV Since Malric wouldn't allow me to do anything today again, I went to the place Lucien took me to yesterday to unwind and refresh my soul.I’d seen him and told him I would come here again. I liked the fact that there was no disturbance and I could think properly.“Emily,” I heard Piper
Anonymous POV“Damian Stone.” I laughed, letting the name roll off my tongue like a curse.It’s laughable how everyone thinks he’s invincible, that he’s some untouchable king. No. Being a lycan king doesn’t make him a god. He’s just another mortal. And soon… he’ll remember that.If I’d poisoned him
Malric’s POV I wasn’t blind to Emily’s subtle change. She didn’t make it dramatic like last time when she’d searched for flimsy excuses to escape me, but I knew something was off.I rolled out of bed, prepared for morning training, and made my way to her door.I knocked.No reply. I could feel sh
Emily's POV “I’m sorry about this, Emily,” she said, worry threading through her voice.I inhaled slowly, forcing myself to compose my expression before turning to her. “It’s not a big deal,” I said, offering a smile…if it could be called one.Of course, even someone her age knew it wasn't real. S







