LOGINThe moment Becca stepped into the grand hall, her heart shattered.Conversations had stopped and laughter had turnexd into murmurs. Every gaze was drawn toward the center of the room where Eugene was in chains.Heavy iron restraints wrapped around his wrists and ankles, glowing faintly with enchantments meant to suppress his strength but none of that dimmed the aura radiating from him.Mira was beside him, her wrists bound as well, her hair messy, her breathing uneven, but her chin was lifted high in stubborn pride despite everything.Becca’s chest tightened painfully.“Eugene…” she whispered, her voice trembling.Brian’s hand closed firmly around her arm, stopping her from taking another step forward.“Don’t, you’ll only make things worse” he muttered under his breath. Becca pulled her arm slightly, glaring at him. “Let go of me.”“No.”Her nails dug into her palm as she forced herself to look away from him and back at Eugene and that was when he saw her.Everything in him stilled.
The Alphas from neighboring packs stood in small groups, murmuring amongst themselves, their eyes occasionally drifting toward the elevated platform where the Alpha King usually presided. Servants moved swiftly between them, pouring wine, offering food, bowing their heads.Yet despite the grandeur, something was off.“Where is Alpha King Desmond?” one of the visiting Alphas asked, his voice low but edged with impatience.Another Alpha beside him chuckled lightly. “Perhaps attending to something more important than entertaining us.”“Or perhaps, reminding his prisoners who rules this land" a third added, swirling the wine in his glass.A ripple of laughter followed but the unease lingered because the longer Desmond was absent, the heavier the atmosphere became.At the far side of the hall, Seraphina stood tall, her chin slightly lifted, her expression composed, almost regal.Beside her, Ava remained quiet, her gaze scanning the room, sharp and observant while Jack stood just a few ste
For a moment, Becca couldn’t hear anything. The words echoed in her head, over and over again, drowning out every other sound in the hallway.Her chest tightened painfully, her breath catching halfway as if her lungs refused to work properly.“No…”The whisper barely left her lips.Max turned slightly toward her, his expression dark with concern.“Becca—”But she wasn’t listening anymore because her mind was already racing.A surge of emotion crashed through her all at once. Her eyes snapped toward the direction the servant had pointed, her entire body already shifting forward.“I have to go.”Brian moved just as fast and suddenly, he was standing directly in her path, blocking her completely.“No" he sajd firmly. Becca stopped abruptly, her eyes blazing.“Move.”Brian didn’t budge.“You’re not going anywhere” he said.Her hands clenched into fists as her anger flared.“Move, Brian.”“No.”Her eyes burned.“I said move!”Max stepped forward slightly, his voice low and dangerous.“You
The hallway had never felt so suffocating.The moment Alpha King Desmond stepped fully into the torchlight, it was as if the air itself shifted, charged with an invisible force that pressed down on everyone present.No one moved or spoke. Even the guards, who moments ago had been confidently holding their captives, now stood straighter, more alert, as if the mere presence of their Alpha king demanded perfection.“Eugene,” he said slowly.Eugene didn’t flinch or look away. His dark eyes burned with quiet fury as he met Desmond’s gaze head-on.“Desmond" he responded.The way he said the name carried no respect, only hatred and Desmond’s smile widened slightly.“You walked right into my home" he said.Eugene’s looked at him head on.“I didn’t come for you" he said, his voice cold.Desmond tilted his headas he let out a small laugh. He turned his head slightly, glancing at Seraphina.“My brilliant Luna” his tone softened, almost pleased.Seraphina straightened slightly, her expression shi
The hallway felt like it was closing in on them. The torches flickered violently against the stone walls, casting restless shadows that danced like silent witnesses to the confrontation unfolding.Brian stood a few steps away from them, his body rigid, his eyes burning with suspicion and something far darker.Max and Dorian had already shifted into a protective position. They stood in front of Becca and Ariel without even needing to say it aloud.If Brian wanted to get to them, he would have to go through them first.Becca’s heart pounded harder as she took a step forward.“Brian, stop this" she said firmly. Her voice echoed slightly in the corridor.Brian didn’t respond immediately. His gaze flickered between Max and Dorian again then back to Becca.“You’re not going anywhere,” he said quietly.Becca clenched her jaw.“I’m not trying to go anywhere.”Brian let out a low, humorless laugh.“Really? Because from where I’m standing, it looks like you’re trying to run" His eyes sharpened.
The sound of approaching footsteps echoed louder and louder through the corridor which suggested nothing other than the guards were coming.Mira’s heart slammed violently against her ribs as her eyes snapped toward the direction of the sound while Jack cursed under his breath.“Damn it…”Ava’s face had gone pale.“Luna Seraphina... what's happening?” she asked.Eugene didn’t move but the shift in his stance was subtle and dangerous. His shoulders straightened slightly, his jaw tightening as his dark eyes flickered toward Seraphina.There was no panic in his expression, only cold calculation while Seraphina, however, looked completely unfazed.She stood tall, her chin lifted arrogantly, as if she had just done exactly what she intended.Mira stepped closer to Eugene, her voice dropping into a harsh whisper.“She betrayed you" she said.Jack leaned in slightly as well.“I knew we couldn’t trust her" he added.Eugene’s gaze remained locked on Seraphina.“Why did you call them?” he asked,
The silence in Becca’s room was deafening as she entered. The moment Alpha King Eugene’s words had left his lips and he had turned and walked away, Becca was stunned. The air felt heavier, and her heart beat erratically against her ribcage. She hadn’t asked for protection. She hadn’t asked for h
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows through the tall windows of the mansion, filling the corridor in hues of amber and subtle gold. The atmosphere seemed to be alive in the rays of light, as if the world itself joyous with this beautiful day. Yet within Max, there was no such happiness His b
Max walked toward them, his face twisted in anger, his jaw clenched tightly. Mira’s stomach churned at the sight of him, her earlier calm evaporating in an instant."What’s going on here?" Max’s voice was low but filled with a dangerous edge, as though he had already made up his mind about what wa
The distant sound of the council bell echoed across the palace grounds, loud and relentless like a warning from the heavens themselves. The sound made Becca’s stomach twist into a knot she couldn’t untangle, especially when her mind replayed the way Luna Seraphina had looked triumphant in her room







