LOGINEugene stood before the tall mirror, his reflection staring back at him with unwavering intensity.He looked every bit the Alpha, dressed in dark, fitted battle attire that emphasized his broad shoulders and powerful build, every line of fabric seemed tailored for battle.The material was reinforced, practical, yet undeniably regal, something that marked him not just as a fighter, but as a ruler.His hair was slightly damp, pushed back from his face, exposing sharp features that held both strength and focus. His eyes, calm but burning with quiet fire, reflected a man who knew exactly what was at stake.Behind him Max stood with his arms crossed watching then a slow smirk spread across his face.“Well, if confidence alone could win this duel, it would already be over” Max said, tilting his head slightly, Eugene let out a quiet chuckle.“I’ll take that as a compliment.”Max shrugged lightly.“Take it however you want. You look like someone who’s about to break bones” he replied. Eugen
Members of the pack stood along the edges, filling the viewing space with tension and curiosity. Some faces were hopeful, others anxious. Many simply watched, knowing that whatever happened today would reshape everything.Guards lined the perimeter, standing tall and alert, their presence forming an invisible boundary that no one dared cross.The air itself felt heavier and Becca stepped into that charged atmosphere.She was breathtaking, dressed in flowing gown that clung elegantly to her figure, the soft material catching the light with every movement. The color complemented her skin, rich and radiant, while subtle embroidery traced along the edges like royalty.She looked like a Queen reclaiming her place.Mira walked beside her, her expression softer but no less composed. Her eyes moved constantly, taking in every detail, every face, every possible threat.Ariel followed just behind, quieter, more cautious. Her hands were clasped together, her gaze lowered more often than not. A
The corridor fell into a suffocating silence. Eugene stood still while Brian stood opposite him.For a long moment, neither of them spoke, they simply stared at each other, unblinking. The air between them thickened with something raw and dangerous.Brian’s eyes burned, not just with anger, but with something deeper.“You’ve got some nerve,” Brian finally said, his voice low and sharp, cutting through the silence like a blade.Eugene didn’t flinch.“I didn’t come looking for a fight,” he replied calmly.Brian let out a bitter laugh.“Of course you didn’t, you never do, do you?” he said. Eugene’s jaw tightened slightly.“Brian—”“No, don’t say my name like we’re still on the same side” Brian snapped, stepping forward. Eugene held his ground.“We were never enemies,” he said.Brian’s lips curled.“Funny, because it felt like it when you destroyed everything I had” he muttered. The words landed heavy and Eugene exhaled slowly.“I didn’t come here to argue about the past.”Brian’s eyes
The door shut softly behind Eugene but the silence it left behind was anything but soft.Desmond stood exactly where he had been, his gaze fixed on Eugene as if measuring him.Eugene didn’t move closer immediately. He stood near the door, his presence calm yet commanding, his eyes locked onto Desmond with quiet intensity.“I won’t take much of your time,” Eugene said.Desmond’s lips curved faintly.“How considerate of you, especially today of all days” he replied. Eugene ignored the tone.“This isn’t about the duel.”Desmond raised a brow.“You and I both know what’s coming,” Eugene said.Desmond’s expression didn’t change.“But do we?” he replied lightly.Eugene’s gaze hardened slightly.“Alpha Leonard is not here just for a duel. He’s here for the territory” Eugene continued.Desmond tilted his head slightly.“And?”Eugene’s voice dropped slightly.“And if he takes it… everything our father built is gone.”That struck something in Desmond’s composure.“He doesn’t care about our his
The chamber was dimly lit, heavy curtains blocked out most of the daylight, leaving only thin streaks of gold slipping through the gaps. Torches burned along the walls, their flames steady, casting long shadows that seemed to stretch and twist across the room.Desmond stood at the center of it all. Two servants worked carefully around him, fastening the final pieces of his attire.His reflection stared back at him from the tall mirror before him, his sharp features and cold eyes made a faint curve of satisfaction at the edge of his lips.Tonight, everything would fall into place.The servant at his side adjusted the collar of his coat, her fingers trembling slightly as she worked.“Steady,” he said quietly.The girl flinched.“I-I’m sorry, Alpha King” she whispered quickly.Desmond didn’t look at her.“Just don’t make mistakes” he replied. Her hands steadied instantly.“Yes, Alpha King.”Silence returned to the room but it wasn’t empty. It was filled with something darker.Desmond’s
The mansion buzzed with a different kind of energy, not the usual controlled rhythm of power and command, but something sharper, like the entire estate was holding its breath.Servants moved quickly through the corridors, their heads lowered, their voices hushed. Guards stood more rigid than usual, their grips tighter on their weapons, their eyes constantly shifting as if expecting something to go wrong at any moment.Seraphina walked down the long marble hallway with measured steps, her chin lifted, her posture as regal as ever but beneath that composed exterior, her thoughts were anything but calm.Ava walked just half a step behind her, as always.“You’re quiet,” Ava said softly after a moment.Seraphina didn’t respond immediately. Her heels clicked against the polished floor, echoing faintly.“I’m thinking,” she finally said.Ava nodded.“About the duel?”Seraphina’s lips pressed into a thin line.“Yes and everything that comes with it” she replied. Ava’s expression tightened sli
The weight of being watched never left Eugene’s shoulders.Even as he and Max moved through pack town with measured steps, their baskets filling with supplies which comprised of dried meat, medicinal herbs wrapped in cloth, bandages, and rope, the sensation crawled along his spine like a second ski
The door had shut with a sharp, echoing thud and silence rushed in immediately enveloping the space.Becca stood rigid in the center of the bedchambers, her shoulders squared, her chin lifted in defiance that she refused to let crack. She could feel the weight of the room pressing on her with its
The night held its breath.Torches burned along the stone walls of the hideout, their flames flickering violently as if even fire could sense the fury brewing between the Alphas standing face to face. The cold air was thick with tension, so thick it felt like it could be cut with a blade.Eugene s
Eugene snapped, not the slow, simmering fury that had been burning in his chest since Desmond’s laughter echoed across the resistance hideout, but a violent, instinctive break, the kind that came from a wolf pushed beyond restraint.The soldiers holding him barely had time to react.One moment, the







