LOGINScarlett My gaze drifted to the bandages again.The smile faded."You really don't know how to take care of yourself," I murmured. "You promised me you would rest. And instead.... you went into another battle."I sighed quietly.Carefully...Very carefully...I reached out.My fingertips brushed lightly against his forehead, gently moving the loose strands of hair away from his face.His skin was warm beneath my touch.For a brief moment, I forgot everything else.The world outside. The responsibilities waiting for both of us. The enemies surrounding us.There was only this quiet room... And the man sleeping peacefully before me.Without realizing it, my fingers slowly traced the side of his face.His jaw was warm and strong beneath my hand. Yet strangely comforting.A smile touched my lips again. I quickly came back to my senses.Goddess, what was I doing?Heat rushed into my cheeks.Embarrassed, I immediately tried to withdraw my hand before he noticed.But before I could... A firm
ScarlettThe morning had been unusually peaceful.For the first time in days, there were no emergency board meetings waiting for me, no physicians rushing into my office with alarming reports.I sat behind my desk, carefully reviewing a stack of research documents while sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows.The company had finally begun returning to normal.Alpha Rowan had recovered.The board had regained its confidence in me.The investigation into the sabotage was still ongoing, but at least the immediate danger had passed.I reached for another file and signed the last page.A gentle knock sounded on my office door."Come in."The door opened, and Usher walked inside with his usual composed expression. But the moment I looked at him, I noticed something different.His face was unusually serious.I immediately frowned. "What happened?"He closed the door behind him before walking toward my desk."Luna Scarlett..." His voice was respectful as always. "Did you hear
DominicThe dungeon smelled of damp stone, blood, rust, and fear.Exactly the way a prison should.I stood in the center of the underground chamber while my Beta, Henry, remained a step behind me. My warriors lined both sides of the room with their swords drawn, their expressions hard and unreadable.The rogues we had captured were chained to thick iron pillars. Their clothes were soaked with blood, and their bodies were covered with bruises from the battle.Not one of them dared to lift his head.Good.Fear was the beginning of wisdom.The moment I stepped closer, my wolf stirred inside me.Break them.Make them regret crossing our borders.I didn't answer him.Instead, I slowly removed my black leather gloves and handed them to Henry.The sound of the gloves landing in his hands echoed through the silent dungeon.Every rogue flinched.They knew exactly what that meant.I smiled faintly."So..." My voice was calm. "Which one of you wants to explain why you invaded my territory?"Sile
Dominic Several minutes later, I finished showering and wrapped a towel around my waist before returning to my bedroom.The palace physician was already waiting."Alpha." He immediately bowed. "Let's get this over with. Please sit."I lowered myself onto the chair near the fireplace while he opened his medical case.His experienced eyes quickly examined the injuries covering my body.Several cuts lined my forearms. A deep slash crossed my left shoulder.Another stretched across my ribs where one rogue's blade had managed to graze me.The physician frowned."You certainly kept me busy tonight."I gave him a small smile. "I've had worse."He carefully cleaned one of the deeper wounds."It certainly looks painful.""It isn't."He glanced up knowingly. "Or perhaps you're simply pretending it isn't."I said nothing.After years of battles, pain had become familiar.The physician applied medicinal herbs before wrapping fresh bandages around my shoulder.Then he paused."Hmm.""What?"He ge
Dominic I became a blur of silver.One rogue swung a sword toward me. I dodged effortlessly before driving my claws through his chest. Blood sprayed across the ground.Another charged from behind. Without looking, I spun. My tail struck his legs.He fell.My jaws crushed his skull before he could stand. A third rogue tried to stab me.I caught his wrist between my teeth.Crunch.Bone shattered.His scream echoed through the battlefield. Mercy had no place tonight.Not after they attacked innocent people. Not after they spilled Ashwood blood.Three rogues rushed me together.Fools.I leaped into the air.My massive body collided with them like a falling boulder.Two died instantly beneath the impact.The third barely managed to crawl away before I pinned him beneath one enormous paw.His terrified eyes met mine. I ended his life with a single bite.All around me, Ashwood warriors fought with renewed determination."The Alpha is here!""Drive them back!""For Ashwood!"The battle shift
Dominic An hour later...My convoy arrived at the Ashwood Council Hall.The guards opened my car door. Every elder immediately stood."Good morning, Alpha Dominic.""Good morning."I greeted them politely before taking my seat. The meeting began immediately.Reports. Trade routes. Security concerns and financial investments.Normally, I could remain fully focused.Today...Not quite.Every now and then, my thoughts drifted back to Scarlett.I wondered if she had opened all the gifts Mother and Father sent.I wondered if she liked them.Most importantly... I wondered whether she had truly forgiven me for yesterday.The vibration of my phone pulled me back to reality.I glanced down.Scarlett.My heartbeat instantly quickened. Without hesitation, I excused myself."Pardon me for a moment."The elders nodded respectfully.I stepped outside the conference room before answering."Good morning, Scarlett."Her gentle voice flowed through the speaker."Good morning, Dominic."I closed my eye
Scarlett’s POV I groan softly, a sharp pain tearing through my chest as I struggle to breathe. Each inhale feels like I’m drowning, like something is crushing my lungs from the inside. I can feel it. Goddess, I’m dying. The realization settles heavily in my chest, colder than the pain itself. Bu
Scarlett’s POV The Moonlight Werewolf Hospital stood tall in front of me. Tall gates surrounded the building, with layers of security cameras, tracking movement along every corner. Gamma warriors stood everywhere; on the ground, near the entrance, even on the rooftops Their eyes were sharp. Eve
Scarlett’s POV Julie’s eyes burned with anger. Her lips curled as she lunged at me, her claws sharp and aimed straight for my throat. “I’ll teach you a lesson...” She roared with fury, but didn’t get to finish her words as a strong hand suddenly caught her wrist mid-air. Her claws stopped just i
Scarlett's POV I stood beside my father's body until the doctors came to prepare him. Then I stepped outside, leaned against the cold corridor wall, closed my eyes, and gave myself exactly sixty seconds to fall apart. Sixty seconds. That was all I could afford. When I opened my eyes again, Ushe







