LOGINMaverick glanced down at his palm, noticing the injury from his clenched fist. Within seconds, it healed, the flesh knitting back together as if nothing had happened.He drew in a long, steady breath.If I act rashly, it will cost me. But if I stay patient… Aurora will be saved.He nodded slightly to himself, settling on his decision.Meanwhile, Aurora remained in Alpha Ethan’s chamber, refusing to back down.“I did nothing to deserve this kind of treatment,” she said firmly. “You can’t just lock me up in your pack for no reason. I’m a guest here, and guests are meant to be treated with respect.”Her voice faltered for a brief second as she gathered her thoughts, but when she spoke again, it came out sharper.“I won’t have sex with you or warm your bed. Not now, not ever.”Alpha Ethan let out a dry laugh as he stood in front of her. “And what’s so wrong with wanting to warm my bed?” he asked, one brow raised.Aurora frowned, disgust flashing across her face. Do all Alphas think like t
He headed straight to the grand hall, where Alpha Ethan stood with his warriors, including his beta.“Alpha Ethan,” Maverick called as he closed the distance between them.Ethan frowned, his brows arching slightly. “You brought a lady into my pack, only for her to disrespect my authority?”“And what exactly does that mean?” Maverick asked. He knew Aurora could be bold and, at times, reckless with her words, but he doubted she would openly challenge an Alpha.“The lady you brought,” Ethan continued, pausing briefly as if choosing his words carefully. “She will not be released from my chamber until she apologizes. And right now, she refuses to do so.”“Alpha, you want her to apologize?” Maverick asked, and Ethan gave a small nod.“She should.”“Then tell me what crime she committed,” Maverick said evenly. “As her Alpha, I will handle her punishment and make sure she understands the consequences of defying you.”He chose his words carefully. The alliance had not yet been finalized, and t
“Alpha Maverick,” Logan called as he stepped into the room. “Once the agreement is stamped, will we be leaving today?”“I hope so,” Maverick replied, his tone calm as his eyes scanned the room in search of Aurora.He walked toward the bathroom and pushed the door open, glancing inside.Empty.Aurora wasn’t there.“Alpha Maverick…” Logan called again, noticing his restlessness. “Is something bothering you?”Maverick let out a low sigh. “I… need to clear my head. I’ll be heading to my company for a while. I need a break from all of this.”Logan frowned slightly but nodded.Maverick owned one of the largest companies in the city, a powerful establishment that operated among humans and other hidden wolf-owned businesses. It served as both a cover and a base of influence, since revealing their true identities to humans was strictly forbidden.Though Maverick didn’t visit often, whenever he did, it was usually because something weighed heavily on his mind.Beta Logan, taken aback by Maveric
Aurora took a warm bath, freshening up for the day. With no clothes of her own, she picked out one of Maverick’s black T-shirts and slipped it on. It hung loosely on her body like a gown, ending just above her thighs. She tied her hair into a ponytail, then grabbed a clean pair of Maverick’s underwear and wore it before stepping out of the room, not bothering to wait for the meal that was meant to be brought to her. She hadn’t eaten since the previous day, and hunger was beginning to settle in.As Aurora walked down the hallway, she noticed how unusually quiet it was which was unlike the liveliness she had seen the day before.Meanwhile, Maverick had left his room an hour earlier and headed straight to the Bloodfang Pack’s council hall, where Alpha Ethan had summoned him for a meeting.Upon arriving, Maverick took a seat and waited patiently. Making a strong first impression was important, and he wasn’t about to appear careless.After about seven minutes, Alpha Ethan finally walked in
This time, Aurora was fully aware of what was happening.Aurora could still feel the sting in her chest from Alpha Orion’s rejection the previous day, but the sudden kiss seemed to blur that pain, pushing it to the back of her mind, if only for a moment.The kiss wasn’t like the one from the night before. It was slower, more deliberate, yet somehow more intense. There was no haze of alcohol to blur it, no confusion to hide behind. Every movement, every touch felt clear, and that made it far more dangerous.Aurora wanted to pull away. She told herself this wasn’t right. It shouldn’t feel right. But her body betrayed her, responding to his lips in a way she couldn’t control.She didn’t kiss him back.She didn’t follow his lead as he tilted his head or tightened his hold on her. Her hands stayed frozen at her sides, her body tense. Her toes curled, her breath caught, and her eyes squeezed shut.Inside her, Nyx stirred, restless and conflicted, caught between resistance and a quiet pull s
Maverick’s shut his eyes as the kiss happened so suddenly that it completely caught Aurora off guard.Her eyes flew open. Her hand lifted slightly in the air, fingers curling into a loose fist as she held her breath, stunned by the sudden shift between them.Maverick’s lips moved against hers with a hunger he didn’t try to hide.To him, she tasted intoxicating. Sweet, yet laced with the sharp burn of vodka, a combination that made it impossible to pull away. He deepened the kiss, his grip tightening as if he needed to prove something to himself.Aurora felt lightheaded, like she had been pulled into something she couldn’t quite understand, something overwhelming and impossible to resist.Slowly, Maverick pulled back.His eyes opened, locking onto hers.For a brief moment, hesitation flickered across Maverick’s face as his gaze moved over her. Desire, jealousy, frustration… they all clashed within him, leaving him unsteady in a way he wasn’t used to.Kael stirred within him, restless a
Earlier, Alpha Maverick had returned to the room assigned to him at the Bloodfang Pack house, only to find it empty.Aurora was nowhere in sight.‘Where the hell did she go?’ he wondered, his jaw tightening.For a moment, he considered reaching out to her through the mind link, but he stopped himse
Alpha Orion didn’t seem affected in the slightest. He maintained his cold, indifferent expression before turning and walking away, while leaving Aurora standing alone as fresh tears streamed down her face.Her vision blurred, a sharp, crushing pain pounding in her head as her breaths came in shallo
If looks could kill, Aurora would have been six feet beneath the ground already, reduced to ashes under the sheer intensity of Maverick’s gaze. His eyes burned with a fierce, lethal fury that needed no words.With rage radiating from him, he strode toward her. The moment he got close, he grabbed he
Aurora hesitated before speaking. “Umm, I think it’s best I take my time and not rush into choosing from the three of you,” she mumbled, forcing a smile onto her lips.One thing Aurora was certain about was that she would not be choosing Maverick as her mate, not after what he had done. ‘Besides, i







