LOGINMira stood awkwardly just inside the doorway. She still couldn't quite believe he had allowed her in.Jack walked past her without saying a word, making his way towards a small cabinet near the fireplace.The silence between them stretched painfully and neither of them seemed to know where to begin.After a moment, Jack reached for a glass bottle filled with a deep amber liquid. Beside it sat a pitcher of chilled water. Without asking what she preferred, he poured two glasses.One was filled with water, the other with a light berry cordial. He picked up the sweeter drink and held it towards her.She accepted the glass carefully."Thank you."He simply nodded before taking the glass of water for himself. He leaned against the edge of the table and folded one arm across his chest."So, you fought very hard to get into my room, you've succeeded. Now, talk" he said and his eyes met hers.He took a slow sip of water while Mira frowned slightly."That's it?""What else were you expecting?"
The Alpha King's study was unusually quiet. Eugene simply stood by the tall windows, staring into the darkness outside. His reflection looked just as exhausted as he felt.He closed his eyes briefly."I hate this..."A knock interrupted his thoughts."Enter."The heavy doors opened then four guards walked inside, moving cautiously as though they were carrying something priceless.In the arms of one of them was a crying infant wrapped carefully in a soft blue blanket.Eugene immediately straightened."My son."The guard bowed respectfully."Alpha King. We have carried out your orders" he said.The guard carefully stepped forward before placing the baby into Eugene's waiting arms.The moment Eugene held his son, something inside him softened. His stern expression melted into genuine warmth.The baby blinked up at him with wide innocent eyes before reaching out with his tiny fingers, grabbing hold of Eugene's thumb.A faint smile spread across Eugene's face. Max stood several feet away,
The 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 sun cast a bright, gloden glow across the pack garden, painting the cobblestone paths with a beautiful light that seemed too peaceful for the tension that crackled in the air. Roses bloomed, their petals open like secrets being whispered, but the scent of lavender and earth did nothing to calm
Max paced the forest floor, his boots crunching the dry leaves beneath them. Desmond, the ever-arrogant Alpha, moved beside him, his presence a constant weight on Max’s shoulders. They had reached the outskirts of the Vargus pack’s territory, the scent of pine and the distant sounds of the pack’s
The midday sun cast a golden hue over the Vargus Pack, a glimmering mirage of a territory nestled between towering pine forests and mist-covered hills. Laughter echoed and lovely music played from a guitar by a blind old man near the fountain’s edge. However, woven into the chorus of daily life w
Mira stood in the center of the grand corridor, her ears still ringing with the whispers that had trickled through the mansion all morning. She had passed through rooms where maids and some guards were huddled together and murmuring things that she didn't quite make out all morning. Something fel







