LOGINShare
CHAPTER 15
publish date:
2026-03-12 00:24:04
Latest chapter
Violet CLAW 35
I’d spent enough time under Cole’s shadow to recognize the storm before the lightning struck. The way his jawline went rigid was a tell-tale sign—he was seconds away from a lethal flare of temper.I didn't want a scene at the medical center, so I pivoted, reaching for the kind of flattery Sally swore worked on high-ranking Alphas."No, what Noah has, you have too, Cole. Only... more. Much more."A male likes to be reminded of his dominance, especially in the physical sense. I just wanted to douse the fire before it scorched my workplace. If his "Luna" Jane caught wind of us, she’d make my life a living hell.Cole’s golden eyes widened, a predatory glint replacing the anger. "And how exactly do you know what I have compared to my lead scout? Have you been scenting his trail, Ivy?"The heat rushed to my face, burning all the way to my ears. "That’s—that’s not what I meant!"Seeing my genuine mortification, Cole’s aura settled. The tension bled out of him, replaced by a dark amusement. H
Violet CLAW 34
"Yeah."I watched Tyler’s steady retreat, his white coat disappearing around the corner. Sally’s voice suddenly chirped in my ear, pulling me back to the sterile reality of the corridor."Ivy, it looks like the winds are finally shifting in Tyler’s favor, hmm? Is there a mating bond in sight?""Nothing that tangible is on the horizon, Sally," I replied, trying to keep my voice flat."I think Tyler is about to offer you a permanent place in his territory. Is that not 'tangible' enough for you?" Sally stepped closer, her eyes searching my face as if looking for the bloom of a new crush."There’s no such thing. Stop guessing."But despite my denial, I could feel the truth in her words. Tyler was interested. That very realization was what made it so hard to ask him to play the role of my surrogate mate for Elaine. If I were ever to start something with a male like Tyler, it had to be built on respect, not a foundation of lies and stand-ins. That was my code."Fine, keep your secrets," Sal
Violet CLAW 33
I saw Jane’s jaw tighten, the porcelain mask of the perfect Luna-to-be fracturing for just a second. She didn't stay to argue; she pivoted on her heel, muttering some excuse about a high-priority patient, and vanished down the sterile corridor.I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding and stepped back into the ward. My mother, Elaine, was practically glowing—a sight that should have warmed me, but instead, it felt like a warning."Dr. Yoris is so poised, isn't she?" Elaine mused, her eyes following the door. "She’s brilliant, beautiful... tell me, Ivy, does she have a mate? A High Alpha, surely?"The reminder of the stolen phone and the island sting flared in my chest. "Can we talk about something else, Mom? You’re acting like she’s your own pup."I bit my tongue before I could ask if her obsession was because Jane was William’s blood. Mentioning the "First Love" always sent Elaine into a spiral of fragile grief, and I couldn't risk her health.Elaine’s smile faltered, her shoul
Violet CLAW 32
"You’re right, Mason. You’re both high-ranking Alphas, and either of you would be a fine choice to keep a fallen wolf like me warm."I didn’t want to admit that my dynamic with Cole was any different than the string of omegas Mason paraded through his penthouse, but I had to say it. Mason Clark was a predator who played the fool, but he was fiercely protective of Jane’s status. If he thought I was a legitimate threat to her mating, he’d use his position in the pack to crush me."No, Ivy, we’re worlds apart," Mason countered, his eyes glinting as he leaned in, his scent of expensive cedar and rain thick around me. "Cole is practically bound to a Luna. I’m a free agent. You wouldn't have to worry about being a 'homewrecker' if you ran with my pack. That’s my best feature."I forced a smile, though I was rolling my eyes internally. "You’re a catch, Mr. Clark. But I’m a broken Mercer; I’d only drag your reputation into the dirt."I knew exactly what he was doing. This wasn't a courtship;
Violet CLAW 31
"I didn't mean for it to happen! How could she strike me like that? I haven't felt the sting of a palm since I was a pup. The pain is unbearable..."Behind Blake, Talia continued her rhythmic sobbing, desperate to wring a drop of sympathy from him. Ever since Blake had discovered the truth of their night together in the harsh light of morning, he had treated her like a leper, refusing to even share the same path off the ship.But as Talia wailed, she caught the freezing, predatory glare of Cole Ryder. The weight of his gaze was suffocating, but his words were like silvered glass."Your parents clearly lacked the spine to discipline you," Cole remarked, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. "Ivy simply did the work they were too weak to finish. You should be thanking her.""Mr. Ryder, have I truly offended you so deeply?" Talia gasped, her eyes wide with manufactured hurt. "Why is it that whenever the Mercer girl draws blood, you’re the first to offer her a bandage? I’m the one carrying t
Violet CLAW 30
The following morning, the Sovereign anchored at the jagged docks of Breezy Tides, and the pack spilled onto the white sands with their gear. Jane’s head throbbed from the moon-wine, but she had spent an hour masking her fatigue with cosmetics, determined to disembark at Cole’s side.She hadn’t heard a word from him after her desperate social media display. At first, she was fuming, but as the sun rose, anxiety took over. She wondered if her public drinking with Mason had actually marked a line of disrespect. Perhaps his coldness was a sign of wounded pride—a territorial silence.When she saw Noah Pierce hefting my bags, preparing to lead me toward the shoreline, Jane blocked their path. "Noah, where is the High Alpha?"She gave me a curt, regal nod of acknowledgment. I mirrored the cold gesture, but as I adjusted the strap of my bag, the collar of my amethyst dress shifted. Jane’s breath hitched. Faint, blooming marks were visible against my pale skin. They weren't from the brush of
You may also like
The Alpha's Slave Mate
Danielle Bush1.9M viewsThe Alpha King's Slave
Bj passions742.7K viewsIridian
Jane Doe901.0K viewsThe Lycan Princess and the Temptation of Sin
Moonlight Muse623.4K viewsThe Reborn Luna
ologbonjaiyefaith6123 viewsHis Regret, The Crown's Claim
Purpleink295 viewsFated To The CEO Heir
Tiffany W237 viewsShe Belongs to the Gammas
R. F. Ewele254 views
