LOGINThe study had become deathly silent, not a single guard dared move.The atmosphere itself felt dangerous, like a storm moments away from breaking.Tyler's back remained pressed firmly against the stone wall, the impact from Eugene's earlier shove still lingered through his shoulders but he refused to show weakness.Unfortunately, that only seemed to make Alpha King Eugene angrier. His hand remained twisted in the front of Tyler's shirt.Tyler sighed internally. This situation had become ridiculous."I don't want to fight you" he said.Eugene laughed and the sound held absolutely no humor."How noble" he said.Tyler resisted the urge to roll his eyes."I'm serious" he replied. The Alpha's grip tightened further."So am I" he shot back.The room felt filled with Alpha power but Tyler still refused to react.Eugene's expression darkened further."You think you're brave" he said.The Alpha's eyes narrowed as Tyler kept quiet."Answer me."Tyler sighed."I have nothing to say" he replied.
The sound of Jack's punch still seemed to echo through the hallway and for a few seconds, nobody moved.Mira stared in complete disbelief. Her mind struggled to process what had just happened."Oh, Moon Goddess" Mira whispered.Max slowly turned his head back and the look on his face immediately made her heart sink.He was absolutely furious.His eyes locked onto Jack dangerously but he wasn't backing down. If anything, the punch seemed to have released something inside him.His chest rose and fell heavily while his eyes remained fixed on Max.The tension became unbearable and Mira immediately stepped between them."Stop" she said but nobody listened.Max rolled his shoulders. His wolf was close to the surface now."You hit me."Jack laughed."I'll do it again" he said.Max's eyes flashed. The answer nearly pushed Max over the edge.Mira could practically see the moment his self-control snapped.Mira reacted instantly. She threw herself between them, both hands pressed against Max's c
As Eugene stared at Tyler from across the study, the room felt smaller than it should have.Every second that passed only seemed to worsen the pressure building inside his chest.The atmosphere around Alpha King Eugene had become increasingly dangerous and the guards lining the walls could feel it tooTyler stood in the center of the room, his shoulders remained straight. His gaze remained level and that irritated Eugene more than he cared to admit.The image of Becca holding Tyler's hand flashed through his mind then another memory of Becca standing between them, defending Tyler made his jaw tighten.Eugene slowly walked around his desk and the sound of his shoes echoed throughout the room.Tyler followed his movements carefully. He knew exactly how powerful Eugene was.Only a fool would underestimate the Alpha King and he was not a fool.Unfortunately, caution didn't stop Eugene's irritation. It only made him more aware of how much he disliked the man standing before him.Finally Eu
The hurt in Jack's eyes refused to disappear and Mira wished she could take her question back.She had expected anger, maybe irritation, perhaps even a sarcastic response.What she hadn't expected was disappointment.Jack stood motionless in the hallway. The documents in his hands suddenly seemed forgotten.His gaze remained fixed on Mira and the longer he looked at her, the worse she felt."Mira..."His voice was quieter now, not angry or defensive, just hurt.The sound alone made guilt twist inside her stomach.Max watched the exchange silently, his expression unreadable.Mira swallowed."Jack, I didn't mean—" she started but he cut her off."Didn't mean what?" He asked let out a soft humorless laugh. "You didn't mean to ask if I'm secretly loyal to the man who ruined my life?"Mira flinched and Jack noticed but he wasn't interested in making her comfortable.Not right now, not after that question.He looked away briefly then back at her."You know what I've done" he said plainly.
The room became painfully quiet after Becca's tears finally subsided.The emotional storm that had consumed her moments ago slowly settled, leaving behind only exhaustion.Tyler loosened his embrace and Becca did the same. For a few awkward seconds, neither of them knew what to say.The warmth of the hug still lingered and Becca lowered her gaze while Tyler rubbed the back of his neck, suddenly fascinated by a random corner of the room.The silence became increasingly uncomfortable and Becca finally laughed softly to ease away the awkwardness before it became much worse."Sorry" she said.Tyler blinked."For what?""For crying all over you."That earned a genuine smile from him."I've survived worse" he said.A small smile appeared on Becca's face, the first genuine one she had managed all day but the smile made Tyler's heart beat even harder.Moon Goddess.This was becoming a very serious problem.He had known Becca for barely any time at all, yet somehow he found himself looking for
The silence between Mira and Max stretched uncomfortably and neither of them spoke or even attempted to move an inch.The question Max had asked still hung heavily in the air and Mira wished he had never asked it.Not because she couldn't answer but because she didn't want to.The moment she answered, things would become complicated. Far more complicated than she was willing to deal with right now, especially with the drama involving Kaelyn, her baby and whatever fucked up plan she's plotting.There were already enough problems inside the Blackwood Mansion with Becca and Eugene who were barely speaking and now Max wanted to discuss her feelings?She let out a frustrated sigh."Can we not do this right now?" She said, a bit of an edge visible in her voice.Max crossed his arms and the stubborn look on his face immediately irritated her."That isn't an answer" he said."I know" she replied. "Then answer it."Mira groaned."You are impossible."A small smile almost appeared on Max's fac
The air was sharp with tension and moonlight, heavy with the energy of celebration just beyond the grand ballroom doors. Jack stood near the edge of a wide archway, half-shrouded in darkness, his fists clenched at his sides. His gaze was not on the festivities but fixed on the quiet corridor lead
Jack stopped running when the ache in his bones and the guilt in his chest both throbbed in perfect sync. The hallway was dimly lit, the distant glow from the ballroom flickering on the polished floors behind him. He rested his back against the wall, dragging his palm across his sweaty forehead.
The moonlight filtered through the thick canopy above, casting a silver-blue glow over the forest floor and giving it a kind of ethereal look.The lanterns, torches, and festival lights were far behind them now and even as they went further into the think foliage, all they could see around them was
Becca led Eugene through the murmuring crowd, her hand still in his, guiding him toward one of the private rooms tucked away from the bright lights and curious eyes of the ballroom. The heavy door clicked shut behind them, sealing them in a hush of velvet shadows and quiet tension. As soon as Bec







