MasukThe soft golden glow of the afternoon sun poured through the tall windows of Kaelyn’s room, bathing everything in warmth. The dark velvet curtains swayed gently with the breeze, and for the first time in months, Kaelyn finally felt safe.The feeling was unfamiliar after everything she had endured.She sat on the edge of the enormous bed, cradling her little baby carefully against her chest while the child suckled peacefully. Her fingers brushed through the infant’s tiny dark hair, and a smile slowly spread across her lips.“My precious little Alpha, you have no idea how hard your mother fought for you” she whispered softly. The baby made a tiny sound, causing Kaelyn to laugh quietly. The sound of her own laughter almost startled her because it had been so long.Her eyes wandered around the luxurious room, the elegant fireplace, the polished marble floor, the rich scent of sandalwood that always lingered within the Blackwood mansion. Everything here felt so different from the cold pri
Morning sunlight poured softly through the tall windows of Becca’s chambers, bathing the room in warm gold that contrasted painfully with the heaviness in her chest.Becca sat near the edge of the massive mattress wrapped in a cream-colored robe, her fingers absentmindedly tracing the embroidered patterns on the blanket while her thoughts spiraled endlessly.Mira, who had stayed the night beside her so she would not be alone, sat cross-legged farther down the bed watching her carefully.The room itself was unusually quiet this morning.Mira sighed softly.“You haven’t said more than ten words since last night" she said.“I’m fine" Becca replied but she didn’t look at her.Mira snorted immediately.“You also look like you want to stab somebody.”That almost earned a reaction then Becca merely exhaled quietly and looked toward the window.Life inside the mansion continued normally despite how badly hers suddenly felt shattered.Mira softened slightly seeing the pain Becca was trying to
The silence inside the grand hall shattered instantly.“No! You cannot do this to us!”Seraphina’s furious scream echoed against the high ceilings as she jerked violently against the guards holding her arms.Ava looked equally horrified.“A servant?” she repeated in disbelief. "You want us to become servants?”Desmond’s expression was far darker. His golden eyes locked onto Eugene with murderous rage burning inside them.The chains around his wrists rattled sharply as he stepped forward despite the guards restraining him.“You’ve lost your damned mind" he said.Eugene remained unshaken before him and Desmond barked out a harsh laugh.“This is your revenge? You’re pathetic" his lip curled with disgust.Several guards tensed immediately but Eugene simply stared at him.Seraphina’s breathing had become uneven now as humiliation flooded her entire body.Her eyes burned with fury.“I refuse" she said and Eugene finally looked toward her.“You don’t get a choice” he said.Eugene’s expressio
The grand hall was alive with tension.Golden chandeliers glowed overhead, their candlelight reflecting against polished marble floors and towering silver pillars.Council members filled the long rows beside the throne platform, whispering quietly among themselves as guards escorted Desmond, Seraphina, and Ava into the chamber.Desmond walked with as much dignity as he could force into his posture. Seraphina looked furious and humiliated all at once while Ava looked tense, her eyes darting nervously around the hall.Eugene stood tall in black royal clothing. His face looked calm on the surface, but there was something colder in his eyes.Councillor Hadrian stood near the throne platform with clear relief shining in his weathered features.“Alpha King Eugene. It is good to see you standing again” he said warmly.Eugene gave a slight nod.“Thank you, Hadrian" he said.His gaze shifted immediately toward the prisoners and the warmth disappeared instantly.“Bring them forward" he commande
Desmond sat on the edge of the hard cot with fury burning inside his golden eyes.Every part of his body ached, his ribs still hurt from Eugene’s attack, his shoulder remained stiff and every breath reminded him of the humiliation he had suffered in front of the entire pack.“I should’ve killed her when I had the chance” he said bitterly. Seraphina leaned against the cold wall nearby, equally tense.“You say that every ten minutes.”Desmond shot her an irritated glare.“Because it’s true.”Ava sighed tiredly from where she stood near the cell bars.“Well, saying it won’t change the fact we’re trapped down here.”Desmond’s expression darkened further.“Not for long.”Seraphina immediately looked toward him.“You finally have a plan?”Desmond smirked faintly despite his injuries.“When have I ever not had one?” he said and both Seraphina and Ava were intrigued. His voice lowered carefully.“The guards changed shifts an hour ago. The younger guard outside this corridor worshipped me be
The moment when Eugene stopped saying impossible and started looking at the child like he might truly belong to him shattered something inside Becca. She stood motionless near the doorway while the voices around her slowly blurred together into meaningless noise.Her chest hurt like invisible claws were tearing through her heart over and over again.She had endured humiliation, rejection and pain but this felt worse somehow.Eugene finally handed the child back to Kaelyn slowly. His movements looked stiff, like he was afraid to hold him too long.Kaelyn accepted the baby quietly and the room remained painfully tense then finally Max stepped forward.He rubbed his hand over his face roughly before pointing toward the child.“We’re not standing here making assumptions. There needs to be proof" he said.Mira nodded immediately as her eyes narrowed at Kaelyn who didn’t even hesitate.“Fine” she replied plainly. That confidence only made Becca feel worse.The healer sighed softly.“I can
The night air was colder in the forest as Eugene and Max moved swiftly between the trees, their boots barely making sound against fallen leaves.Eugene walked ahead.His hood was drawn low, his pace steady but not hurried. His shoulders were tight, though. Every muscle beneath the cloak carried ten
Becca barely had time to brace herself before the guard’s hand shoved her hard.Her knees slammed against the cold marble floor with a sickening crack, pain shooting up her legs as her palms scraped harshly across the polished surface.Ariel’s scream echoed through the grand hall.“STOP IT!”The so
The walk back to Becca’s chambers felt longer than it ever had before.Servants and guards moved aside as Becca passed, but they did not meet her eyes. Some bowed while some whispered.Ariel followed a step behind her, her hands clasped tightly in front of her. She hadn’t spoken since they left the
Eugene’s eyes locked into the startled gaze of the girls in his hands, her body slightly trembling under his grip.“Hey!” I'll need you to calm down” he said sharply, holding his hands up, not aggressively, but firm.The girl’s fear overtook her reasoning. In a reflexive motion, she swung her arm a







