LUCY My heart skipped a beat when I heard Cade's voice out the door. He was the last person I expected to see around here and I wondered how he got to know about this place. Was it Nathan? I thought. No, Nathan wouldn't betray me like that, would he?"Lucy, I know you're in there. Come out now," Cade said in a harsh tone. I didn't know what to do at that point, if things went wrong, Cade would know about Chris and that would be the end."This is my chance to deal with that scumbag that wants me dead," Chris snarled, clenching his fist as he made his way to the door."That's not going to happen, this is not the right moment to have your revenge. It won't be a fair fight after all," I beckoned, hoping he would comply and he did. "What are you going to do now?" he said softly. He wasn't scared of facing Cade, he was only worried about me. "Lucy, open the door," Cade's voice jolted me again. My heart was racing now, if I didn't respond to his call he would surely break the door down.

LUCY I paced back and forth in my small, dimly lit room, my mind spinning with a plan I had concocted to outsmart Cade. The moon's pale light filtered through the window, casting an ethereal glow on my face as I plotted my next move. I called Nathan into the room. He entered the room cautiously, his eyes locked with mine, searching for any hint of my true motives."Have you told your father about Chris and I?" I inquired. "No, I still think this is a bad idea, Lucy. Think about it," he said."What are you waiting for? Tell him," I urged, my voice steady but tinged with determination. "Tell him that I am mated to the Alpha he despises so much. Let him know that I have joined forces with Chris, gained his trust, and have access to his inner circles. This way he will believe that I am on his side and use me to further his evil plans."Nathan's expression shifted from confusion to disbelief. "Lucy, are you serious? You want me to tell my father that you are mated to his enemy, not just

LUCY It had been a few weeks since I was introduced to Chris's mother, Lady Maeve as I fondly called her. Despite my initial reservations, Lady Maeve welcomed me with open arms, sensing a kindred spirit within me. We spent countless hours together, sharing stories, laughter, and even shedding a few tears. She also told me stories about my father and how he was a friend to the Alpha before his death. She promised to look into the case again and find out the truth.As the days went by, my visits to the werewolf pack became more frequent. I couldn't resist the magnetic pull I felt toward Chris and his intriguing world. However, I had to be cautious. Being an outsider, I was keenly aware of the prying eyes of the pack members who could easily sniff out my true identity as an intruder and a rogue.Since my hut in the woods was no longer safe for us to meet and Chris's pack was a bad idea. It wouldn't be long before I eventually got caught by the pack members. We had to think of another wa

LUCY The revelation of Cade's true identity came as a shock to me. His interest in taking down Chris and destroying the pack became clearer and clearer. He must have killed Chris's father to gain the throne and framed my father, his friend for the death. With this new information I had about Cade, I knew I had to tread carefully. Despite my fear, I couldn't ignore the growing urge to confront him. I fought my instincts and concealed my suspicions, acting as though I was unaware of the truth.As the full moon drew closer, my heat period threatened, adding to my susceptibility. At a time like this, I chose to be alone, avoiding the watchful eyes of everyone around me. The heat period was a time when Omegas like myself were most fertile and ready to mate. Over the years when I had no mate, I hid in a nest until my heat was over. But things were different now that I had one. My heat intensified as the moon reached its peak. I couldn't help but feel an intense desire to have Chris by my

LUCY I woke up the next morning to find Chris sleeping peacefully by my side. I couldn't help but stare at his well-curved jawline and masculinity, the thought of it brought memories of last night's event back again. I flushed as I recalled how I had changed into a completely different person.I sneaked out of his bed while he was still asleep, I couldn't help but feel torn. The memories of our shared moments lingered in my mind, making me wish for more. I wanted to stay behind till he woke up but I was too shy to face him."I'll come see you again," I whispered, planting a kiss on his forehead before slipping away.Back at my rogue pack den, Cade approached me, confronting me about my plans to help him defeat Chris and his pack. I immediately recalled all that Chris had told me about me and I felt the urge to confront him about his true identity. "Lucy, we need a more solid strategy to take down Chris and his pack once and for all," he said, his eyes glinting with determination.I