تسجيل الدخولThe corridor outside Becca's room was unusually quiet. Only the soft glow of wall lanterns illuminated the long hallway, casting dancing shadows across the polished stone floor.Mira stood at the doorway for a few more seconds after helping Becca settle onto the bed.Becca had changed into a comfortable nightdress and was sitting against the headboard, absentmindedly rubbing her growing stomach.The events of the evening had clearly taken their toll.Mira walked over and adjusted the blanket around her friend."You should try to sleep. You've had enough excitement for one day" she said.Becca offered a tired smile."I think I've had enough excitement for a lifetime but I'll try."Mira chuckled."I don't think this pack is going to allow that."Becca shook her head."I just want one peaceful day" she said.Mira sat beside her for another moment."Are you alright?"Becca hesitated before answering."I will be.""You don't sound very convincing" she pointed out."I don't feel very convin
Kaelyn stormed down the corridor without looking back.Her footsteps echoed sharply against the polished stone floors, each step fueled by anger, humiliation, and heartbreak.Behind her, Ava hurried to keep pace, carefully lifting the hem of her dress as she walked. Seraphina followed more leisurely, a faint smile tugging at the corner of her lips.The three women walked in silence until they reached Kaelyn's chambers.The moment the heavy wooden door shut behind them, Kaelyn let out a shaky breath she hadn't realized she had been holding.She leaned heavily against the door and for several long seconds, she simply closed her eyes."I almost lost my nerve" she said.Her quiet confession surprised both Ava and Seraphina.Ava stepped forward first."You didn't."Kaelyn slowly opened her eyes."You don't understand. My legs were shaking the entire time" she said.She walked toward the cradle where her son was peacefully sleeping, completely unaware of the storm surrounding him.Kaelyn ge
The dining hall remained unnervingly quiet.The last echoes of Eugene's raised voice still seemed to linger in the air, bouncing off the high stone walls and pillars.Max shifted uncomfortably beside the Alpha King, while the Chief of Guards lowered his gaze.At the centre of the room stood Eugene. His chest rose and fell heavily.He had shouted at Becca, the woman he loved more than anyone else.The realization settled over him almost immediately, and with it came a wave of regret so strong it felt like someone had driven a blade through his chest.Across from him, Becca remained motionless. She looked at him as though she barely recognised the man standing before her.Her beautiful eyes, usually so full of warmth and determination, now held nothing but disappointment.That expression hurt him far more than any insult ever could."Becca. I'm sorry" he apologised. His voice was much quieter now.Mira stepped protectively closer to Becca, her posture making it abundantly clear that sh
The dinner ended in complete silence.No one had the appetite to continue eating after Kaelyn's dramatic departure.The once lively dining hall now felt cold and lifeless.Servants quietly began clearing away untouched plates, carefully avoiding eye contact with anyone at the table. They had witnessed enough family disputes for one evening and wanted nothing more than to disappear unnoticed.Becca slowly pushed her chair back. The scraping sound echoed loudly through the nearly empty hall.Mira immediately stood beside her."Come on, let's go" she said softly. Becca nodded.She wanted nothing more than to return to the room, their room, Eugene's room, she reminded herself bitterly, and crawl into bed.Neither woman looked toward Eugene, not at first.At the far end of the hall, Eugene had already begun speaking with Max and the Chief of Guards. The three men stood over a large map of the estate that had been hurriedly brought to the table.Eugene's face was hard, businesslike. The wa
The dining hall remained trapped in an uneasy silence long after the guards stopped Kaelyn from leaving.At the center of it all stood Alpha King Eugene. His shoulders were tense. His jaw was clenched so tightly that the muscles visibly flexed beneath his skin.He had spent the last several weeks trying to prevent conflict, trying to keep everyone together, yet every attempt seemed to create another disaster.Across the room, Becca quietly exhaled. She had completely lost her appetite. Beside her, Mira rubbed her temples."This dinner is cursed," she muttered under her breath.Becca couldn't disagree. She glanced toward Kaelyn who looked heartbroken and completely unreasonable.Becca genuinely sympathized with her pain, she really did, but turning every gathering into an emotional battlefield wasn't helping anyone.Especially not the innocent child sleeping peacefully in the maid's arms nearby.Eugene finally broke the silence. His voice carried the calm authority expected of an Alpha
Kaelyn remained standing beside her chair, her chest rising and falling with every shaky breath. The flush on her cheeks was no longer only from the wine she had consumed. Her emotions had completely overtaken her.Around the table, the servants stood frozen with trays in their hands. Ava lowered her eyes, carefully hiding the satisfaction creeping into her expression.Seraphina remained perfectly still, though inwardly she was delighted.At the head of the table, Eugene slowly pushed his chair back and rose to his feet. The movement alone was enough to make everyone tense.His expression remained calm, at least outwardly. Inside, however, he was exhausted.He had barely been crowned Alpha King, and it already felt as though every decision he made created three more disasters.He looked directly at Kaelyn."Sit down."His voice wasn't loud. It didn't need to be. It carried enough authority that several servants instinctively lowered their heads.Kaelyn laughed bitterly."You want me t
The sacred grounds of the Blackwood Pack were unlike any other place in the territory. A wide, flattened valley nestled between two jagged ridges, the dueling circle was carved into the very earth, ringed by ancient stone markers etched with the runes of the Moon Goddess herself. The air felt ali
The infirmary smelled faintly of herbs and soap, a mix of lavender and antiseptic oils that Becca had grown accustomed to these past few weeks. Sunlight filtered in through the narrow glass windows, soft golden beams falling over the row of neatly lined beds. The room was far quieter than the co
The air in the Blackwood mansion’s halls felt heavier than usual—thick with a tension that clung to skin and bone, sinking deep into the lungs until every breath threatened to crack under the weight. The stillness carried a strange vibration, as if the marble floors themselves remembered every bet
The night was heavier than usual. Even the air carried an anxious silence, thick and oppressive, like the mansion itself was holding its breath, listening, watching, waiting. Kaelyn’s pulse thundered in her ears as she darted through the dim corridors, her cloak whipping behind her like a trail of







