LOGINEugene marched furiously through the mansion's hallway, his guards following closely behind him. His patience was running dangerously thin.It had been several minutes since he ordered his men to find Becca and bring her back, yet none of them had returned with any useful information. Every passing moment only made his anger worse.He didn’t know if he should shout at their incompetence or just keep focused on finding Becca."Have you found her?" he demanded, turning toward the guard walking behind him.The man immediately bowed his head."No, Alpha King . We have searched the eastern wing and the gardens, but there is no sign of Luna Queen Becca” he said."What about the servants? Has anyone seen her leaving the mansion?" Eugene asked."We are still questioning them, Alpha king."Eugene stopped walking and glared at him."Still questioning them? What exactly is taking so long?" He demanded.The guard lowered his gaze, unable to offer an answer then Eugene clenched his fists. He could
Becca pulled the robe tighter around her body as she made her way through the streets of the pack town.She had managed to leave the mansion without being caught by Eugene's guards, but she knew her freedom wouldn't last long if anyone recognized her. Eugene would undoubtedly send more guards to search for her, and the last thing she needed was to be dragged back to the mansion before she could speak with Tyler.The robe she wore had been stolen from a clothesline behind one of the servants' quarters. She had felt guilty taking someone else's clothing without permission, but she hadn't had the luxury of finding another way to disguise herself.Besides, she intended to return it. She just needed to speak with Tyler first.Becca pulled the hood farther over her face and continued walking, keeping her head lowered whenever people passed her. The pack town was busier than she had expected, with merchants calling out their prices, children running between stalls, and wolves gathering in
Seraphina hurried down the narrow staircase leading to the dungeon, her mind consumed by the shocking discovery she had made in Kaelyn's chambers.The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.Kaelyn had crossed a line she could never forgive. After everything Seraphina had done to keep her secret, after all the risks she had taken to ensure no one discovered the truth about Mira's fall, Kaelyn had decided to repay her by arranging her death.She would make her regret it.The dungeon guards stepped aside when Seraphina approached, allowing her to enter the section where Desmond was being held. She barely acknowledged them before making her way toward his cell.Desmond was seated on the edge of his bed, looking entirely unbothered by his imprisonment. When he heard the approaching footsteps, he lifted his head and smiled faintly."Seraphina. You look as though someone has ruined your day” he pointed out."Someone has done considerably worse than that” she replied.His smile di
Becca quickened her pace as she moved through the mansion's corridors, determined not to let Eugene's anger change her mind.She had barely made it past the staircase when she heard his voice echoing from somewhere behind her."Find Luna Queen Becca and bring her back to me. Immediately!"Becca's steps faltered. He had actually sent guards after her.She knew this entire situation was hard for him, but she needed him to understand just how important this conversation between herself and Tyler is.Eugene was just focused on the negative aspects, which Becca felt were extremely stupid, considering the fact that she had told Tyler to leave in the first place.She closed her eyes briefly, trying to suppress her frustration. She should have known Eugene wouldn't accept her decision without a fight. His possessiveness had always been a problem, but lately, it seemed to be getting worse.She wasn't a prisoner, and she refused to be treated like one.Turning a corner, she continued toward the
Seraphina released a shaky breath as she hurried down the corridor, finally allowing herself to relax now that she was far away from Becca and the guards who had surrounded her.That had been far too close.For a moment, she had genuinely believed Becca would force the truth out of her. She had looked determined enough to have every guard in the mansion drag Seraphina into a dungeon if that was what it took to get answers about Mira's fall.Thankfully, Mira's unexpected appearance had provided the perfect distraction.Seraphina had seized the opportunity and slipped away before Becca could turn her attention back to her. She had escaped, but the experience had left her furious.How dare Becca corner her like that?Seraphina wasn't one of her servants, and she certainly wasn't someone who could be ordered around simply because Becca wore the title of Luna Queen. She had secrets of her own, and she intended to keep them that way.Especially the secret involving Kaelyn. That one was way
Eugene paced furiously around his chambers, his hands clenched into fists as he struggled to contain the rage boiling inside him.The sheer audacity of Tyler and the fools who had accompanied him to Blackwood Pack was almost unbelievable. They had crossed into his territory, stood before him in his own grand hall, and dared to suggest that he relinquish his mate to another man.His mate, his Luna Queen, the woman he had fought to keep by his side.He had shown restraint in the grand hall, but only because the consequences of acting on his anger would extend beyond those four visitors. Tyler was an Alpha's son, and his presence in Blackwood Pack under the protection of an official delegation meant that killing him would not be a simple matter.It could mean war, and yet, Eugene found it increasingly difficult to care about the political consequences.A sharp knock interrupted his thoughts."Come in!" Eugene barked.The door opened, and Becca stepped inside.Eugene immediately turned t
The soft rustle of silk filled the air as Mira fastened the last golden ornament on Becca’s gown. The scent of jasmine oil lingered in the room, light and comforting, but it did little to settle the storm inside Becca’s chest.“Hold still,” Mira murmured, smoothing the folds of the gown and steppi
The clinking of silverware faded into the low hum of servants clearing plates. The meal had ended, but no one seemed eager to leave.Eugene poured himself another glass of wine, his movements controlled but thoughtful. Max was silent, elbows resting on the table, staring into the flames. Mira, how
The guards pushed them roughly through the gates, chains rattling, their shoes sounding against the ground.Mira’s voice broke the silence. “How could they just stand there? They all saw what he did!”“Fear,” Becca muttered bitterly. “That’s what Desmond feeds on.”Max growled low in his throat.
Becca shut the door behind her and turned to face them.Mira stood near the bed, her hands clasped in front of her, eyes downcast. Max lingered by the doorway, posture rigid but gaze defiant. Jack leaned casually against the table, his expression unreadable but his eyes sharp.Becca crossed her ar







