Mag-log inSeraphina stood near one of the tall pillars lining the ballroom, her sharp eyes scanning the crowd with cold calculation.She had been watching and what she had seen moments ago did not sit well with her.Across the hall, she had watched Jack walk away from Ava without hesitation, her red lips curled slightly with disgust.He had followed the same direction Mira had gone.Seraphina folded her arms across her chest, her expression hard.“Pathetic,” she muttered under her breath.Beside her, Ava stood rigid, staring in the direction Jack had disappeared. Her hands were clenched tightly at her sides.Seraphina turned her gaze toward her.“You saw that,” she said calmly.Ava let out a slow breath.“Yes.”Her voice carried bitterness she couldn’t hide.Seraphina’s gaze scanned the room again. Something tonight felt… off and her eyes narrowed slightly.“Did you notice something strange earlier?” she asked suddenly.Ava frowned.“About what?”“Becca.”Ava blinked.Seraphina continued watchi
Eugene knew immediately that the situation had turned dangerous.The moment the bedroom door burst open and he, Max, and Dorian stepped inside expecting to ambush Brian and rescue Becca, the scene they encountered had been completely different.And now the nobleman and the maid were staring at them in absolute shock.The nobleman’s eyes sharpened as he slowly pushed himself upright from the bed.“Why are—”Max stepped forward instantly.“Don’t,” he warned quietly but the nobleman wasn’t listening.His gaze darted between the three men to their clothing.“You’re not—” he began then his eyes widened and Eugene knew exactly what the man was thinking.The thought of the reward money made the nobleman’s lips curl.“Well, well…”“Not good” Dorian muttered under his breath.The maid clutched the sheets to her chest, trembling.“Lord Carvin… what's happening?”The nobleman, Carvin, slowly slid his legs off the bed and Eugene’s jaw tightened.“Stay where you are,” Eugene said coldly but Carvin
The corridor felt longer than usual.Becca walked ahead, her steps measured, her fingers lightly pressing against her temple as though she were fighting off dizziness. Ariel stayed close to her side, her hands clasped nervously in front of her simple gown. Brian followed behind them, his boots striking the marble floor with an impatient rhythm.“I still don’t understand why you couldn’t simply endure a few more minutes. You were standing perfectly fine a moment ago” Brian muttered, clearly irritated. Becca didn’t turn around.“I said I’m not feeling well,” she replied calmly, though her voice carried a faint tremor, just enough to make it believable. “Must I collapse in front of your precious Alphas before you take me seriously?”Brian scoffed.They finally reached the chamber then Brian opened the door and stepped inside first, scanning the room out of habit.“Go on,” he said flatly.Becca entered with slow grace and immediately sat on the edge of the bed as though exhausted. Ariel
From where he had hidden close to the staircase, Eugene saw Becca walking away from the grand hall, her back straight.Her shoulders were tense, Ariel close beside her and behind them was Brian, his face blank.Eugene’s jaw tightened so hard it ached.“He’s escorting her,” Max muttered under his breath.“I can see that,” Eugene replied, his voice low and dangerous.Dorian placed a steadying hand on Eugene’s arm.“Alpha Eugene, breathe” he said, trying his best to pacify the Alpha who was the most unpredictable when he got angry.Eugene’s eyes didn’t move from Becca’s retreating figure.She looked exhausted, angry and trapped.Brian walked half a step behind her, his posture casual but alert, his gaze scanning their surroundings like a guard dog assigned to something valuable.“She shouldn’t have to endure this,” Eugene said quietly and Max exhaled slowly.“She won’t, not for long" he replied calmly.Eugene’s chest tightened. He didn’t like that his pregnant Luna was being made to go t
Jack stared at Mira and Becca like they had just spoken something unreal.“What did you just say?” he asked, his voice low but edged.Mira’s fingers were still curled slightly at her sides, her nostrils flaring faintly as she tried to isolate the scent again through the thick mixture of perfumes, wine, sweat, and roasted meat that filled the grand hall.“I said, Alpha Eugene is here” she repeated, her voice hushed but firm.Becca’s heart was beating so loudly she was certain the nearest guests could hear it.Jack’s gaze snapped to her.“And you believe that?”Becca swallowed.“I don’t know what to believe but she wouldn’t say that unless she was certain.”Jack looked back at Mira.“You’re sure?” His tone sharpened, strategic now rather than emotional. “This isn’t wishful thinking?”Mira shook her head slowly.“I know what I smelled” she replied.Her eyes lifted slightly, scanning the balcony shadows.Jack’s jaw tightened.“You could be mistaken,” Jack said, though his tone lacked conv
From where Jack stood near one of the stone pillars lining the great hall of Blackwood Mansion, his sharp eyes had been scanning the room out of habit more than interest. Becca’s shoulders were stiff, her chin lifted but her eyes unfocused as though she were trying not to look at something.Mira’s posture was alert, subtly angled as if she were shielding Becca from something unseen while Ariel looked like she might faint.Jack narrowed his eyes slightly.What is going on?Before he could think too deeply about it, he stepped away from the pillar.“Jack" Ava called and he stopped.She stood a few feet away, her glass abandoned on a nearby table, her eyes fixed on him.“Where are you going?” she asked quietly.“To walk,” he replied evenly.Ava’s gaze flicked briefly toward Mira and then back to him.“You’ve done enough walking for one night.”His jaw tightened slightly.“I don’t answer to you.”Her lips pressed together.“No, but you answer to Alpha Desmond” she said softly. He held h







