Reule immediately told Landon that he would like to speak to him in private right after breakfast. He looked sharply at him as soon as Landon entered his study room.
"What the fuck, Reule? What did I do to you?" Landon frowned."Why do you have to flirt with Wren like that?" Reule asked."Why are you mad about it?""Because I did not like it!""Don't raise your voice at me if you don't want the people in this house to come running and barge in here.""I mean it when I said that she is off-limits. Flirt with another she-wolf except her.""Now I understood why Lila doesn't like her. What's with this girl? Is she your mate?""She is. But..""But what?""She seemed to doesn't feel that I am her mate.""What do you mean? How is that possible?""I mean, she doesn't feel all the signs of finding a mate. When I touched her the day I saved her, I immediately felt that tingling sensation and knew right away that she was my mate. Bu"Reule seemed to trust Landon when it comes to business," I commented."Yes! Landon likes doing business, even Reule, too. But Reule hates being stuck in an office and working like regular employees who have a 9 to 5 job. So, Landon is one of those who helped him manage his business," Adriana said."So, Reule doesn't know anything about his business?""Oh, no! Reule just hates to be around a lot of people and to be stuck in one place. He wants to control his time and where he wants to be. That's why you see him here most of the time. He works here remotely. But he knows almost everything that is going on in his business. No one can fool him. He is intelligent, and he studies diligently.""He is into hotels, and what else?""My god! He has a lot. Reule is a risk-taker and opens a business that he thinks he will make big. He owns a share in an airline company where he is planning to open his own. He has a winery and vineyard, courier service, a yacht rental, s
"Alpha Conri, Alpha Conri," cried Edison, one of the warriors of the White Pack.Conri, who was sitting, reading a paper and about to have breakfast got irritated. "What is it?" Conri yelled."The beta of the Black Pack is here with ten warriors. Shall I let them in?"Conri's eyes widened, and his right hand started to shake. He did not expect Acwulf to pay him a surprise visit. It's not even a month since they had an agreement."Let them in."Acwulf Nube, a tall man who looked like a Roman gladiator because of his toned and muscular body, entered the kitchen together with his warriors oozing with confidence. His dark brown eyes became darker when he saw Conri, who stood from his seat. It was enough for Conri to tremble inside in fear. The sight of Conri's surprised face made Acwulf's lips curve into a smirked."Acwulf, my friend! What a pleasant surprise!" Conri said with a smile."Conri! I am glad my goal of surprising you were a success," Acwulf replied.
When Adriana left, I decided to go out of the house. I was feeling a pang of pain in my chest remembering the people I lost, I needed some air. I walked to the forest, and when I went inside, I saw a big rock. I smiled and sat there. "Killian," I whispered. Back in our pack territory, we used to talk on the rocky part, just a few meters outside our house. We are close in that we share secrets and gossips. My brother is said to be one of the weakest male wolves in our pack. He did not have many friends; that's why he was close to me. Our life has constantly been ridiculed because we are deemed different from others. Male wolves must be strong and not easily scared, but my brother was the opposite. The day we went running, and he was fighting the other pack members, I was proud. It was the first time Killian had proved to the others that he was not a loser. He can be strong, too. I got teary-eyed remembering my loving brother risking his life for me.
I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I was annoyed to find that it was Reule once again. I thought of not answering, but I remembered his kind gesture last night.I had not even said a word, and I immediately heard Reule yelling, "Can you get your ass down here and tell me what do you want to eat!" "Don't you know how to say hello and good morning?" I replied in a loud voice."It doesn't work with you. Now, come down and tell me what you want?""Anything that Nana Lolita would cook.""She is not here. She went with Adriana to visit her mate.""Nana Lolita is not there? Then, who will cook?""I will if I don't change my mind. Now, come down or starve!""O-kay."I rushed to the toilet, wondering if he knew how to cook something edible. Reule doesn't strike me as someone who knows how to cook or do any household chores at all.After I brushed my teeth and washed my face, I heard my phone ringing once again."Can you wait!"
I went back to my room and exclaimed, "You bitch! I did not want to be here!"Then, I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and lay on the bed."Should I leave now? But where would I go?" I whispered.I thought of Killian. It has been days now that I have not heard anything about him. I wonder where he is and if he is at our pack territory. I prayed that he was still alive and I could see him one day.Ten minutes after, I heard some voices in the room across mine. "What!? Did they go up? Why did they not call me to do the dishes?" I thought.I could not understand what they were saying. At first, I thought of not eavesdropping, but Lila made me angry today that I wanted to hear what she would say about me. I tiptoed to the door and slightly opened it so I could listen to the conversation."Alpha Reule, why did you let me wash the dishes? Why not the outsider? And why do we even have to be in this room just to have a conversation?" Lila complained.
"What are you waiting for? Come out of the room," Reule ordered.I took a deep breath before standing and opening the door. As soon as I opened the door, I could see that the door of the room across mine was wide open. Reule was standing across with sharp eyes like someone who was about to eat its prey."Were you happy about what you heard?" Reule asked."What are you saying? I was not listening. It just so happened that I was near the door when you told me to come out," I replied."Oh, really? Then why is your face red?""It's just hot, and your Lila made me angry earlier.""Only earlier? But I know. I am sorry about it; she is just jealous. She is in love with me, you know. Come over here."I was hesitant, but I didn't want to anger him even more, so I strolled towards him. As I went inside, the room was not a bedroom. Beautiful painting filled the room, and there was an unfinished one. I couldn't help myself but move closer to that paintin
I glanced at Reule, and he was looking irritated. I could see that he did not like having Landon there. He did not like the effect of Landon's presence on me.We were all at the kitchen preparing the food for the evening run when Lila came back."Finally, you are here!" Landon said."Why do you want me to be here?" Lila asked and pouted her lips."Of course, I wanted you to help. As you can see, all of us are already doing something. What is left is doing the dishes that are piling up. Can you do that?""What!? I'm doing the dishes again?"I turned my head because I did not want Lila to see that I slightly smiled. I could not help it. Everyone seemed to be asking her to do the dishes today."You are not washing dishes at home. We have a maid to do it for us, but currently, in here, there is no other person who is not occupied except you.""Landon, I could do something else like making the salad. I am good at it because that's what I usually eat to get in shap
Everyone looked at each other after hearing what Alpha Reule said. "Starting from now, I will be selecting five men who will take turns in checking the forest and the entire territory. It will go on for two weeks until I can assure you that we are safe and not under attack. But for now, don't let it scare you. We are known to be strong and united so, we are not that easy to invade. Just make sure to look after each other as we enjoy the party tonight. And let's have our dinner!" Reule said after he saw the concerned looked among his pack members.He doesn't think anyone would be that stupid enough to attack them now when all the members have gathered. Reule's concern was later when most of them were asleep, so he assigned five reliable men. And of them was Landon.Because of Alpha Reule's reassurance, the people went back to their playful selves. They started eating and dancing when the music was playing. I sat at the table where I picked for me, Adriana and Nana Lolit
Morning sunlight spilled across the bed, golden and warm against my bare shoulders. I was tangled in sheets that smelled like him and the kind of heat that clung even when he wasn’t touching me.Reule hadn’t moved much during the night. He lay behind me, arm slung over my waist, breathing deep and steady. For a man who barely slept, he looked peaceful, dangerous, and soft all at once.I turned slowly in his hold, watching his lashes flick once as he stirred.“You’re staring,” he mumbled, a voice rasped with sleep.“You’re smug about it,” I shot back softly.One eye opened. “Only because you’re still here.”I grinned. “Too warm. And your sheets are soft.”“You’re soft.”“Liar,” I muttered, brushing my thumb across his stubbled jaw.He caught my hand and kissed the center of my palm. “No. Just lucky.”It was quiet for a while. It was just us and the warmth between us, the kind that didn’t come from heat, but from knowing someone chose you when they didn’t have to.“I like this,” I sa
There was a knock at the outer gate. It was firm and precise, like whoever stood there wasn’t lost, afraid, or unsure but invited. This made no sense because no one got invited into Gray Pack territory without Reule’s permission or order.Landon was the one who found her and escorted her, actually, through the warded gate. She was not in chains, and she wasn't a threat. But with suspicion at every step.Reule stood on the front steps of the main house as the stranger approached. I watched from behind the window, arms folded, heart thumping without reason.She wasn’t a wolf. That much was obvious. Human? Maybe. But she carried herself like someone who had nothing to fear. She was tall and lean, her dark coat crisp despite the muddy roads, and her hair pinned back like she’d stepped out of a war room, not a car.“I asked you to explain why you’re here,” Reule said evenly.“I’m not here to threaten your pack,” she replied, my voice smooth. “I came to deliver a message. Wren is in danger
The council chamber was colder than any battlefield. It was made up of stone walls, iron thrones, and now with silence that hummed like a warning. I wasn’t supposed to be here. But waiting for news while Reule stood trial for me? That was never going to happen.Landon didn’t stop me. He just gave me a long look, like a man too tired to argue with fate. I slipped through the side gallery, my heart pounding against my ribs. Hidden behind one of the columns, I scanned the room below. Reule stood alone before the five elders, wearing a black robe, sharp-eyed, and judging.“I don’t answer feelings,” Elias, the head counselor, was saying, his voice echoing. “I answer to structure. You’ve broken that.”Reule didn’t even blink. “Structure bends. Or it breaks.”Mara, thin-lipped and cold, clicked her tongue. “It breaks when Alphas let their hormones guide strategy.”He turned his head slightly, slow and calculated. “You have something to say, Councilor?”“You’re compromised,” she said. “E
The smell of roasted herbs and garlic pulled me from my thoughts. I sat on the edge of the couch, legs tucked under me, wrapped in the soft sweater Reule had dropped off two days ago. He hadn't said a word when he handed it to me, just tossed it onto the bed and walked out. I’d only cut the tag off this morning.The fire crackled in the hearth, flickering shadows against the stone walls. I wasn’t cold, just restless. Then, the door eased open.“I made dinner,” Reule said, stepping inside with a tray. “Thought you’d be tired of soup.”“You thought right,” I muttered, watching him cross the room.“Please tell me you didn’t cook just to impress me.”“No,” he said easily, setting the tray down. “I cooked to feed you. Impressing you is just a bonus.”I raised an eyebrow. “What’s the dish?”“Grilled chicken with wild rice and lemon thyme sauce. Roasted carrots on the side.”He smirked. “Try not to faint.”“I’m impressed.”He gave a little mock bow. “My greatest honor.”I smiled despite
The wind snapped at my hair as I stood on the porch, arms wrapped tightly around myself. The night felt wrong, too quiet. The woods beyond Reule’s territory loomed dark and heavy, like something was crouched inside them, waiting. I shivered and rubbed my arms, trying to shake off the feeling gnawing at my gut.Footsteps creaked behind me. I didn’t need to turn. I knew him; the weight of his steps, heavy and certain, as the earth answered only to him."You shouldn't be out here alone," Reule said, his voice low and rough."I'm not alone," I whispered, staring into the trees.I felt him step closer. His warmth reached me before his hands did, brushing against my back, steady and strong against the rising unease curling through me."Even so, don't tempt trouble," he said, his breath fanning my ear.I tilted my head back just enough to catch the smirk tugging at the edge of his mouth."Why?" I murmured. "You planning to punish me?"He snorted, the sound rough and amused. "You’re already
The doors of the Black Pack’s great hall slammed open with a deafening bang, rattling dust from the stone arches above. Acwulf stalked in, his heavy boots striking the marble floor in sharp, angry steps. Every conversation inside died instantly. Warriors, omegas, and even the elder council members turned to stare.Alpha Thorne sat lazily atop his throne at the far end of the room, one leg draped casually over the other, a goblet of wine dangling from his fingers. His dark eyes gleamed with interest as he watched Acwulf storm toward him like a storm about to break. He figured that his beta would come and seek help for the mess he created.Thorne didn’t move. He didn't need to. His mere presence commanded the room."Alpha, could we have a private conversation?" Acwulf said with a voice calm but dangerous.The warriors standing around Thorne bristled, but Thorne lifted a hand, waving them off like flies. "Acwulf, you have been away for so long. I was already thinking my Beta was dead. D
The forest felt heavier the closer they got to the border, like the trees themselves were holding their breath. I stumbled, catching myself against Reule’s side. He didn’t hesitate to loop an arm around my waist and kept me moving without missing a step.“You sure you’re not dead?” Landon muttered ahead of us, tossing a smirk over his shoulder.“Feels like it,” I rasped, trying to match his grin.Reule shot Landon a glare sharp enough to slice stone. “Maybe you’d like to carry her?”Landon snorted. “Nah, you’re doing great, Alpha. Real nurturing. Very inspiring.”“I’ll shove my fist down your throat if you don’t shut up,” Reule growled under his breath.I tried to laugh to break the thick tension. It was a small thing, barely a whisper against the roaring panic in my veins, but it kept me moving. Behind us, Mira limped along, half-carrying Lark, who was still unconscious. Ivar hovered at their side, sharp-eyed, ready to jump if they faltered.It almost felt normal until the wind sh
The forest pressed heavily against Reule’s senses. Damp moss, old stone, the distant crackle of broken twigs under careless feet. He inhaled sharply. Beneath the noise and the scents, he caught a faint Wren's smell. He jerked his chin toward Landon, who crouched a few yards away, weapons ready.“She’s close,” Reule growled.Landon nodded once.“Trail cuts east, near the ruins.”Reule didn’t waste his breath replying. His wolf clawed at his skin, frantic to run ahead, to tear down anything standing between him and Wren. But instinct sharpened his focus because he couldn't afford to make mistakes now. Otherwise, it would cost her life.They moved fast and silently, threading between trees, avoiding the obvious traps — snares, spiked pits, even cruder things like tripwires woven into roots. Acwulf’s men weren’t subtle, but they were desperate, making them dangerous.“Think she’s still running?” Landon asked under his breath.Reule’s jaw tightened.“She never stopped.”In the cold mouth o
The sun broke through the trees as the black SUV roared down the final stretch of road. Yannis barely glanced at the rearview mirror. His focus was forward, on what was waiting back at the Gray Pack's estate. He couldn't help but be excited about his wedding. Beside him, Landon rode with his usual tension, arms folded, eyes sharp."We still have time," Yannis said."The wedding preparations won't start until midday."Landon exhaled."She’s going to throw something at you. Maybe you. Maybe a chair. Maybe both."Yannis smirked."She’ll be fine.""You’re marrying a woman who was in love with another man. You think that ends in 'fine'?""I’m marrying a woman who was betrayed by her own choices. And I know she felt the mate bond, but she was too stubborn and kept denying it. However, I have faith that if I show her that I am a gentleman, she will come around," Yannis said.Landon snorted."You sound like a motivational speaker. You sure this isn’t just your way of proving you can tame her?