登入When they reached Redridge, it was already midday. The sun beat down on the rocky terrain, making the air shimmer with heat. Liliana knew her parents were probably already sending out search parties to find her. She would face that storm later. Right now, she needed to finalize her plan for the rescue during the facility attack.
Giorge was already there when they arrived, standing with the group of newly soothed berserkers who were able to fight. He nodded respectfully as soon as he saw hFerdinand went straight to the Vladclaw territory that evening, his car cutting through the night like a shadow. He met Hibiscus in a private wing of the Vladclaw estate. To his surprise, Hibiscus was disheveled when he faced him, shirtless, sweat glistening on his chest, hair messy, and a faint flush on his skin. The air around him was carefully masked with a strong scent suppressor.Ferdinand’s nose twitched in annoyance. “You’re using scent mask against me? We’re supposed to be allies.”Hibiscus shrugged, wiping his face with a towel. “Just finished some… private business. A random omega. Nothing important.”Ferdinand didn’t dig further, though his instincts prickled. They moved to Hibiscus’s study, a dark room lined with heavy bookshelves and a large desk.Ferdinand sat down, voice low and urgent. “Richard’s execution cut us off. We need to reorganize our alliance. I need a seat on Matthias’s boardroom. Let me buy some of your shares, quietly. Keep your
On the other side of the territories, Lea Clawlinger and Keenan Clawlinger had moved with ruthless efficiency. Within months, they had seized firm control over the fractured Tealthorne pack. The ceremony naming Keenan as the new Alpha was held in the grand hall of their main estate, a calculated display of strength, legitimacy, and new beginnings. Banners of the Clawlinger pack hung proudly beside the Tealthorne colors, a visible symbol of the shift in power.Ferdinand Blacklore attended uninvited, slipping into the crowd with a polished smile and expensive attire. It was a desperate, calculated move to court Lea as a replacement ally for the fallen Richard.In the corner of the bustling banquet hall, Ferdinand cornered Lea when she stepped away for a brief moment of air. He grabbed her wrist with surprising strength and dragged her into one of the private guest rooms he knew intimately from his past dealings with Richard, nights filled with Blacklore omegas a
The next day, Liliana remained unconscious.She lay pale and still in one of the guest rooms of the Winterchase manor, her small chest rising and falling in shallow, steady breaths. The healers rotated in shifts around the clock, monitoring her vitals every two hours, checking her pulse, temperature, and the faint glow of residual lunar energy in her veins. There were no signs of waking. It was as if her body had shut down completely after pushing far beyond its limits, forcing a deep restorative sleep.Aslan stood at the doorway that morning, guilt etched deeply into his face. He bowed low to Shaina and Matthias, voice heavy with regret. “I am truly sorry. I never intended for your daughter to bear such a burden for my wife’s sake. She is only a child. If anything happens to her because of us…”Shaina shook her head gently, though her eyes were red from lack of sleep. “It was Liliana’s decision, Alpha Aslan. She chose this. We couldn’t stop her even
The night arrived, heavy with anticipation and the silver light of the full moon.Both families gathered at the Winterchase sacred fountain, an open-air pool carved into a natural stone clearing deep within their territory. Unlike the enclosed, private Lunar Fountain of Redborne, this one lay exposed to the sky. Moonlight poured down directly onto a raised pedestal in the center of the still, glowing pool. Ancient runes etched into the surrounding stones shimmered faintly as the moon reached its zenith.Hannah knelt at the center of the pedestal, her face pale but resolute. Liliana stood before her, small and determined, the moonlight bathing her silver dress. In front of them, neatly arranged on a low stone altar, were the medicines Clementine had prepared with the pack’s apothecary, vials of shimmering liquids, powdered herbs, and carefully measured elixirs.Aslan stood at the edge of the pool, his usual playfulness gone, replaced by raw nervousness. Cle
The next afternoon, the Redborne family arrived at the Winterchase manor for the private tea party. The ancient estate looked even more imposing under the bright daylight, its ivy-covered stone walls and tall arched windows giving it an air of timeless dignity. Hannah greeted them warmly at the entrance, but it was Aslan who immediately set the tone with his usual playful demeanor.Matthias stepped out of the car first, scanning the grounds with sharp, protective eyes. “Where is Liliana?”Aslan chuckled, clearly amused. “Relax, Lycan Matthias. Your daughter is perfectly safe. She’s with Clementine in the garden, picking flowers to arrange for the table. She insisted on helping.”Matthias’s frown deepened, his jaw tightening. “She’s alone with your son?”Shaina placed a calming hand on his arm, but her own lips twitched with amusement at her husband’s overprotectiveness.When they reached the garden, the scene that greeted them was almost too sweet. Clementin
The Winterchase manor was unlike anything Liliana had expected.It was old, ancient, even. Towering stone walls covered in ivy, tall arched windows with stained glass depicting scholarly scenes, and heavy oak doors that spoke of centuries of quiet dignity. Unlike the modernized Redborne mansion with its sleek lines and technology, the Winterchase estate remained proudly rooted in tradition. Yet everything was impeccably maintained, polished marble floors, perfectly trimmed gardens, and an air of refined intellect rather than ostentatious wealth. They were scholars first, rulers second.Hannah turned to her son with a gentle but firm tone. “Clementine, take good care of Liliana. Make sure she feels completely at ease. I don’t want a single hair on her head touched.”Clementine nodded respectfully. “Yes, Mother.”Aslan Winterchase, however, had different plans. While the others moved toward the sitting room, he discreetly took several photos with his pho
The following days turned the Redborne mansion into a hive of elegant chaos. Shaina poured her heart into every detail of Liliana’s upcoming ninth birthday celebration, determined to give her daughter something truly beautiful amid all the darkness surrounding them.On the first day, Shaina g
The following days passed in a whirlwind of chaos and sensational headlines. The media frenzy showed no signs of slowing down. Every news outlet, every pack broadcast, and every social feed was dominated by the same explosive story: the dramatic fall of Richard Tealthorne. Footage playe
The next day, the quiet café in neutral territory felt thick with anticipation. Soft sunlight filtered through the lace curtains, casting delicate patterns across the polished wooden tables. Liliana sat at a corner table with Elaine, pretending to be just a normal mother and daughter enjoyin
Matthias and Shaina lay tangled on the bed, chests heaving, bodies slick with sweat. Even after two intense releases, the fire between them refused to die. The week apart had left a deep ache in both of them, not just physical, but emotional. The fear of losing each other again lingered bene







