เข้าสู่ระบบTyler could feel the child's life slipping away with every passing minute.He hurried through the forest with his friend's family, constantly looking over his shoulder to make sure they were keeping up. They needed to reach his pack immediately."Please, sweetheart, stay with me," the child's mother whispered, pressing him against her chest. Tyler glanced at the boy and clenched his jaw.He didn't know whether they were close to the pack's borders. He had been away for some time, and although he remembered the general direction, navigating through the forest in the middle of the night was proving more difficult than he had anticipated.His friend's expression was equally troubled."How much farther?" the man asked."I don't know," Tyler admitted. "But we can't stop."They continued walking, pushing through the thick vegetation as branches scratched against their clothes. The forest seemed endless, and Tyler was beginning to fear that they would run out of time before finding help.
Becca stood beside the baby's crib, gently rocking it as she watched her son sleep.The mansion had grown quiet, and the events of the day had left her feeling more exhausted than she cared to admit. She brushed her fingers over her son's soft cheek, smiling faintly when he stirred in his sleep.She leaned down and kissed the baby's forehead."Sleep well, sweetheart. Mummy needs to rest, too” she said.After making sure he was comfortable, she turned away from the crib and walked toward the bed. She slipped beneath the covers, adjusting her pillow before settling against the headboard.But sleep refused to come. Her thoughts kept drifting back to Tyler.She wondered how far he had travelled by now. Had he managed to leave the pack's territory? Had he found somewhere safe to stay? Becca closed her eyes. She had told him to leave because she believed it was the right decision. Their connection had become a source of tension between her and Eugene, and Tyler had been placed in danger s
Midnight had settled over the mansion by the time Tyler was ready to leave.The corridors were unusually quiet, with only a few guards patrolling the grounds as preparations for his departure were completed. Tyler stood near the entrance with a small bag slung over his shoulder, trying to ignore the heavy feeling in his chest.He had imagined leaving this place many times, but never like this.Two guards appeared, escorting his friend out of the corridor. The man looked exhausted, and his eyes immediately dropped when he saw Tyler waiting for him.For several seconds, neither of them spoke then Tyler's friend stepped forward."I'm sorry” he apologized.Tyler looked at him. The man's voice cracked as he continued."I know those words aren't enough, I know I betrayed you, and I don't expect you to forgive me” he swallowed hard. "I was afraid, Tyler. I was so afraid that I forgot you were the one person who had actually tried to help me.”Tyler felt a dull ache in his chest. He hadn't f
Kaelyn couldn't believe the audacity of Jack.For a moment, she stood staring at him, struggling to comprehend how he had dared to grab her arm and threaten to drag her before Alpha King Eugene. Who did he think he was? He wasn't her mate, her superior, or anyone with the authority to order her around.She was carrying her baby, yet Jack had treated her as though she were some common criminal."Let go of me!" she snapped, wrenching her arm out of his grip.Jack released her, but his expression remained hard. Kaelyn immediately turned toward the mansion doors."Nursemaid!" she called sharply.A few moments later, the nursemaid hurried onto the balcony, looking slightly confused by the tension between Kaelyn and Jack."Yes, my lady?""Take the baby” she ordered.The woman approached and carefully collected the child from Kaelyn's arms. Kaelyn adjusted the blanket around him, pressing a quick kiss to his forehead before handing him over completely."Take him inside and make sure he's co
Eugene had already made up his mind. Tyler was leaving the pack that night, and nothing was going to change that decision.He had instructed the guards to prepare everything Tyler would need for his departure, including a carriage to take him beyond the pack's borders. He wanted the matter settled as quickly as possible, preferably before Becca could change her mind or find another reason to interfere."Everything is ready," Eugene announced. "You will leave tonight."Tyler nodded."Before I go, I have one condition” he said.Eugene's eyebrows rose."You're in no position to make demands” he replied."Then consider it a request." Tyler held his gaze. "I want to take my friend with me, along with his family."Eugene's expression immediately hardened."The guard who betrayed you?" He asked, a bit surprised.Tyler's jaw tightened at the reminder.There had been something desperate about the way he had refused to leave the dungeon, something that had made Tyler suspect the man was hiding
Kaelyn stood on the mansion's balcony, enjoying the gentle breeze against her skin as she gazed at the beautiful scenery before her.From this height, the gardens looked peaceful, with flowers blooming along the pathways and tall trees swaying gently in the distance. But Kaelyn knew better than anyone that appearances could be deceiving.She had learned that lesson the hard way.Beside her, the nursemaid held her baby carefully in her arms while two maids stood nearby, waiting to attend to Kaelyn's needs. After spending the morning indoors, Kaelyn had decided to take a stroll outside with her child. She needed the fresh air, but more importantly, she needed a moment to think.There were too many things happening at once.Mira's fall had created a problem she hadn't anticipated. Seraphina knew what she had done, and instead of exposing her immediately, that cunning woman had decided to use the secret to control her.Kaelyn hated being controlled.She had spent too much time fighting f
The morning sun clung lazily to the edge of the stone courtyard, casting golden light over the pale tiles that stretched across the space like a still sea. The wind carried with it the faint scent of dew and steel—metal being sharpened in preparation, stone grinding under footfalls. Eugene stood
The air was colder than usual.Jack stood motionless, his boots rooted to the marble floor of the east corridor, his hands clenched tightly into fists at his sides. Lila was dead.Sixteen years old, soft-spoken maid with doe eyes and nervous hands. She was barely seen, always trying to blend into
The scent of antiseptic clung to the air, heavy and sharp, as Mira stepped into the infirmary. Max was already there, standing stiffly near the foot of the bed where Eugene lay propped up by too many pillows. Morning light streamed through the narrow windows, making the clean white sheets glow un
Alpha Eugene stood by the edge of the cobblestone courtyard, his boots clicking faintly with each restless step. The morning air was cool, scented faintly with the musk of pine trees from the eastern woods beyond the pack's borders. A soft breeze tugged at his cloak, flapping it against his legs







