เข้าสู่ระบบThe 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 moment Max led Mira away from the confrontation in the hallway, neither of them spoke.The tension from the encounter still lingered heavily between them.Their footsteps echoed through the quieter corridors of the Blackwood Mansion as they moved farther away from Kaelyn, Seraphina, and the guards.Only when they reached a secluded section of the eastern wing did Max finally stop.The corridor was empty with no servants, guards or any curious ears that would gladly go and reveal their conversation to Kaelyn and Seraphina. It was just the two of them.Max turned toward Mira. His expression had lost its usual teasing edge, now he looked very serious."Mira."She immediately knew it was time to get down to business. The playful warrior she often argued with was gone. This was Beta Max.The man responsible for helping protect the entire pack. The man who had stood beside Eugene through countless battles."What did you hear?" he asked.Mira took a deep breath then she told him everyt
The door clanged shut behind Desmond as he got closer to Eugene’s cell.For a long moment he only stood there, letting the torches shine across his face, studying Eugene.“You look smaller in chains,” Desmond said at last.Eugene’s eyes, still steady despite the exhaustion in them, lifted toward hi
Becca’s jaw clenched as Luna Seraphina's moved through all of them in a condescending way. Her long hair fell in waves over her shoulders, and the crescent emblem of the Luna Queen glinted proudly on her chest. She was followed by several armored guards who were here to make sure Becca, Mira and M
Becca stirred the pot of soup from where she sat on a small stool beside the bed where Eugene lay. Across the room, Mira was crouched near the cold hearth, trying to light a small fire with trembling hands. Her long hair fell over her face, and the tip of her tongue poked out slightly between he
When Becca heard his words, she wanted to reply and tell him how she had felt lost without him too but Max’s low voice cut through the air.“I hear footsteps,” Max hissed.Eugene turned sharply, instincts kicking in. “We move, now.”They went up the steps quickly, pressing against the walls whenev







