LOGINSage’s POV The fact that I couldn’t answer that question got me twisting and turning on the bed for hours throughout the night. I wanted freedom, but why did I suddenly feel restrained. It was like something inside of me didn’t want me to leave. I just couldn’t explain it no matter how hard I tried.I felt a sharp pain somewhere in my lower back and then I heard his voice. “Sage!”“Fucking answer me already!” His pained cry filled my mind. What the heck? Cyrus? The mind-link wouldn’t have gotten to me with that much distance between Shadow Pack and the Lycan Kingdom. That only means one thing. “Meet me close to the boarders of the pack. This pain is killing!” He yelled like he still had control over me. The pain intensified at my back too, sharp and intense. A reminder that the bond between us had not yet been broken because he refused to accept my rejection. “I don’t owe you anything!” I insisted. He laughed, a pained filled laugh mixed with exhaustion. “You think moving in
Sage’s POVA Soft knock was placed on the door. “Ma’am,” a maid said from behind the door. “Your breakfast.”I opened my eyes, realising that it was morning already. “Arghhh!” I groaned into my pillow, not ready to stand up yet. I sat up slowly, still trying to get used to waking up in this comfy room. I barely even slept last night, not after King Dominic casually kissed me on the lips. I could still feel the burning sensation on my lips like it had just happened moments ago. I bit my lips gently as I remembered that moment. “My lady!” The voice of the maid sounded in my head again.I set my leg down from the bed quickly, shaking my head like it could shake away that moment. I was already heading towards the washroom to get prepared for breakfast.“I’ll be down in a bit.” I replied. “No ma’am, I have your breakfast here with me. I frowned. I totally didn’t expect that. I went ahead to open the door, though still confused. They wheeled in a table. Not a tray. A whole table w
Sage’s POVDinner felt like a trial I never signed up for.The hall was long. A little too long. A table stretched through the middle. By the time we got there, people were already seated. There were two men and three women. Young and Elderly in both genders. One of the elderly women being the one from earlier. I slowed.Dominic didn’t.He walked ahead like this was nothing. Like he hadn’t just burned my past and dressed me in silk like I belonged here. His hand brushed my lower back once. Not in a way to guide, but in a way that meant Claim. I stiffened.We reached the table.“You’re having dinner with us today?” The Elderly woman said. Dominic didn’t respond, he just found his seat. I stayed standing. Unsure where to sit. Unsure if I should even breathe.Dominic pulled out a chair. The one beside his.“Sit,” he said.I did.My stomach twisted.The elderly woman with Silver hair leaned forward first. Her eyes ran over me like I was dirt on a royal table.“So,” she said, smilin
Sage’s POV My question remained heavy in the air, raw and unfiltered. My desperation to have my life in my control tugged at the edge of my mind. Instead of getting a reply, he let out a light chuckle and turned back to the road ahead. Heat rose within me, both heat from anger and from being in the same car as the Lycan King. He said nothing. Absolutely nothing and his silence sounded louder than any growl Cyrus could let out. It almost felt like he knew something I didn’t. I felt somewhat embarrassed by his silence. Scared that I’ll embarrass myself further, I stayed quiet. Stealing glances at him from time to time as he buried his head in his phone. His side view alone was enough to make any woman breathless. My eyes travelled to his throat, landing on his Adam apple. It moved slightly, but my eyes caught the movement. When it was like his head was about to come up, I turned away, feigning like I was looking out the window the whole time. “You’re free to stare properly.” H
Sage’s POV “Who made this?”Cyrus’s mother’s voice cut sharply through the dining hall.No one answered.They didn’t need to.Every maid’s eyes turned toward me.My fingers tightened around the wooden spoon in my hand as my heart sank. I stared at the plate in front of her, confusion swirling—until she tilted it slightly.The meat was darker than usual.Barely overcooked. Something that should have been ignored.“You ruined my dinner?” she snapped, rising from her seat and storming toward me.“I—I can fix it,” I whispered. “Luna, please, it was just—”Pain exploded across my arm before I could finish.She slammed the plate into me, hot sauce splattering over my skin. I cried out, stumbling back as the burn spread instantly.“This is what you serve an Alpha’s family?” she screamed. “This filth?”“It was a mistake,” I managed, my voice shaking but she didn’t listen.Her palm struck my face next. My head snapped to the side, stars bursting behind my eyes.“Please!” my mother cried from
Dominic’s POVI tried so hard to resist the pull, but it was almost impossible. I had to find answers. Who is she? And why does the bond with her feel stronger than anything I’ve ever felt?I heard a knock on the door, bringing me out of my thoughts. I knew who it was even before he knocked. “Come!” Troy, my informant paused in front of my table. “Good day, your majesty.” He said with a bow.“Update?” I demanded, rolling my pen impatiently. Troy placed the file on my desk with confidence. I stopped rolling the pen and took the file. “She’s a member of Shadow Pack. The mysterious mate to Alpha Cyrus.” Troy stated as I confirmed his word from the file. I flipped the page. “I also found out that she’s a healer wolf and that’s the main reason Alpha Cyrus is keeping her.”My jaw tightened. “Ask the guards to ready my car.” I said blankly. He didn’t ask any questions, just went ahead to carry out my order. I arrived at Shadow Pack unannounced. I didn’t come for smiles and pleas







