What? Did I mishear Lionel? His Luna?What the hell was he saying?!I pushed him away, and he didn't resist this time."What did you say?!" I exclaimed, unable to hide my shock.However, Lionel didn't answer. He swayed before falling headfirst to the ground. I finally noticed that a layer of cold sweat covered his forehead, and his face was pale white. His breathing had turned chaotic and rapid. I shook him in panic and called out his name repeatedly, but he still didn't respond. He only kept moaning with a pained look on his face."Someone! Help!" I shouted anxiously.No one responded, so I stood and rushed downstairs, grabbing a passing servant and asking her to get a doctor.***Fifteen minutes later, the doctor arrived. He injected Lionel with a painkiller, and Lionel fell asleep a short while later.After examining him, the doctor sighed and said, "It was caused by an adverse reaction between medicine and alcohol.""Medicine?" I asked, confused."Yes. Alpha is in heat now. He dra

Lionel's skin was so hot, and it was like burning my hand."What are you doing? Do you know what you're talking about?" I hastily averted my eyes and tried to break free from his grip.Lionel's smile widened like he was in a good mood. He stepped closer to me, and I could feel his hardness pressing against me."Why are you so shy?" Lionel muttered, pressing up against me. "I was supposed to be yours from the start.""Fuck your damn confidence." I snapped, slapping his hands away in annoyance. "Control yourself! No more rutting or I'll make you regret it!""Hmm? You make me curious that how would you make me regret?" Lionel asked with a smile.I gritted my teeth and cursed, pushing him away harshly as I stormed out of the room."Asshole!" I cursed under my breath.Shortly after I came downstairs, Lionel also followed. Unlike before, he was now dressed in a casual outfit.He wore sunglasses, a leather jacket, slacks, and boots. The outfit made him look softer than usual and less of a pe

Lionel narrowed his eyes and coldly glanced around. Because of the commotion, there were already many people gathered around."Who told you that she was a substitute?" Lionel asked in a deep voice. There was not a hint of what he was feeling in his tone.I could feel an eerie chill coming from him, and the people around us didn't dare look at Lionel. Neither did they dare chatter and speculate about what had happened here, and they simply remained silent.The store clerk was frightened, taking a few steps back and not daring to speak.I stood rooted to the spot for a long while before finally reaching out to pull on his coat and said, "Forget it. It's not a big deal."Lionel's expression eased when he heard my words, but his tone was still cold as he announced, "Listen well. I only have one Luna, and she's standing by my side right now. Understand?"The surrounding crowd of spectators could do nothing but bow their heads in acknowledgment of such a strong display of power."I-I... I u

I hugged my knees to my chest and cowered against the wall outside the infirmary, crying. My body was stiff from the prolonged convulsions and spasms as I was in the same position for a long time.Ben clenched his teeth while his eyes were red and bloodshot. His muscles were tensed, as if he would explode at any given moment.I braced myself against the wall and stood, walking over to him and bowing low at my waist before saying," I'm sorry Ben... it's... it's all my fault! It’s all on me! If I hadn't left, Stacey wouldn't have suffered this way!"Ben didn't say a word, but I saw his hands clenched tighter in fists.Lionel came forward and pulled me into his arms. He patted my back lightly and said, "It's not your fault, Rylee. You didn't know this was going to happen..."The infirmary door opened and interrupted Lionel, and Ben's expression finally changed. He rushed over anxiously and asked, "Doctor, how is she?"The doctor took off his mask and said, "The patient has suffered sever

(Rylee’s POV)"Rylee? When did you come down?" Lionel asked as he walked quickly towards me. He frowned when he noticed my bare feet. "Why aren't you wearing your shoes?"I continued staring at him, unable to answer any of his questions. I studied his eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth... He looked exactly the same as I remembered.I thought he had changed and that he had fallen in love with Jenna.But just now, when my parents threatened him to abandon me and choose Jenna, Lionel stood by me without hesitation.I didn't dare hope and believe... that he still loved me!Did he really love me?My thoughts were a mess, and my brain felt like mush.Lionel raised his hand to stroke my hair and said with a smile, "What are you thinking about that you're so lost in thought?"I shook my head. After a moment, I asked in a trembling voice, "Do you... still love me?""What kind of question is that?" Lionel said as his smile dropped. "I swear I will always love and protect you. I will never give you