Mag-log inIrene’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 “Where is he?” I asked immediately.“Uhm… he’s outside…”I didn’t wait for her to finish. I was already moving—no, running.By the time I got there, I was breathless.Lucien stood a few steps ahead, speaking to Malric. Adrian was there. His parents too.Of course they were.They all turned the moment they noticed me approaching.Lucien smiled, already lifting a hand to wave me over.Malric said nothing. He simply raised his hand, just slightly, and crooked a finger in my direction.I didn’t hesitate.I went to Malric.The moment I got close enough, his arm slid around my waist, pulling me firmly against him—like a silent reminder to everyone where I belonged.Subtle. Not subtle at all. I didn’t miss the shift in Adrian’s expression. Or his parents’.Good.“You saw the letter, right?” Malric asked, his voice low beside my ear.“Yes,” I said, unable to hide the excitement in my voice as I turned slightly to Lucien. “How—”“Bonnie confessed,” he said. “She’s been suspended f
Emily’s POV “What… what bloodline?”The creature stilled.Then, slowly, it tilted its head, studying me like I was something misplaced.“You don’t know who you are?” it asked, disbelief in its tone, but no accusation.“No.” I shook my head. “I lost my parents when I was small.”I said it, hoping i
Malric’s POV This was one creature I'd feared, and now I stood face to face with it.A nightwalker.It loomed before me, radiating victory.I'd read about its insane speed, so I knew exactly what was at stake.I sharpened my sight, straining to see in the total darkness.The beast slid its long bl
Sharina’s POV “You have to mark him.” Sarah said.I blinked at her, frozen. Werewolves could only mark each other during mating. And she had been there when the King made it clear—no form of sexual intimacy between us until we were properly bonded.“He mustn’t know about this,” Sarah added, making
Sharina’s POV(Earlier at the party)I could barely keep the disgust off my face. The cursed mutt that called herself the King’s maid had the nerve to parade alongside the lycan prince, flaunting her shameless presence.And what stung more was watching the lycan king falter, losing even a hint of h







