"Accept your rejection? Has nothing to do with me?" Damian asked, the words practically grinding through his teeth as he confronted Alicia. "You believe it would bring shame to you and the baby if anyone found out I'm a rogue? That's why you're desperate to sever our mate bond, isn't it?""No! That's not what I meant. I simply don't want you or your pack members to become targets of the Wilton Family. The truth is, I don't hold a favorable position within the Wilton Family. If I were to admit that I'm accidentally pregnant with another man's child, I would likely be expelled from the family. The worst-case scenario could be imprisoned. However, if they were to discover that you are my mate and the father of this baby, the Wilton Family would likely use it as an excuse to wage war against you and your pack. I don't want that to happen," Alicia explained, her voice filled with urgency."You're treating me like a coward," Damian muttered, his lips pursed, his deep eyes concealing his dis

Alicia's brow furrowed, and she questioned, "Aunt Jenny, what are you talking about?"Jenny let out an exasperated sigh and vented, "Your husband went ballistic, blaming me and Mary for causing you to harm when you passed out. He was on the verge of shifting, I swear. And he threatened to kill all of us if anything happened to you! You're just pregnant—does he really need to be so on edge that he's ready to murder us?"Alicia hadn't anticipated Damian's level of concern for her well-being. He had definitely overreacted, but deep down, it warmed her heart and filled her with a fluttering joy. This peculiar joy was distinct from the comfort she felt when her father or Eric cared for her; it stemmed from the attention and love bestowed upon her by her mate, her lover.Jenny caught a glimpse of the secret smirk curling up on Alicia's lips and assumed Alicia was intentionally flaunting her satisfaction, taunting them for feeling intimidated by her affluent husband.She glanced at her dimwi

10 hours? Was Tobias really asking her to flee North America within 10 hours without even getting a moment of rest?Jennifer noticed the complex expression on Alicia's face as she sat beside Tobias as if she had something she wanted to say to him."Allie," Jennifer sensed that Alicia was her last chance. She was going to make one final attempt to secure a chance for herself to stay."Allie, I'm sorry. I know I've said so many hurtful things to you. Please forgive me. Can you please put in a good word for me with your husband and father? Please! I want to remain with the Scarlett Pack. I'll accept being an Omega. If I can't be an Omega, then I'm willing to be a rogue. Just don't add my name to the blacklists of the Moon Halo Pack and Golden Moon Pack." Jennifer grasped Alicia's hand, seeking her forgiveness and hoping for her assistance.Eric, who had remained silent until now, observed that Alicia seemed to be softening and grumbled, advising her, "Don't be foolish! After you got marr

"Are you kidding me?" Eric's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, giving him a foolish appearance."I don't recall ever joking with you when I was at home. You know I'm not the humorous type who enjoys making jokes," Alicia replied.Eric's legs went weak, and he grabbed the edge of his workbench to steady himself. He then asked, "So, when he called you his Luna, it meant that Tobias was actually Alpha Damian Howard?""You've guessed wrong," Alicia sighed. "The real Tobias has been a long-term resident at the medical center for... various reasons. I asked Damian to pretend to be Tobias because Dad seemed to be eagerly anticipating Tobias' arrival. I didn't want Dad to worry about my life at the Wilton Family.""How have things been for you at the Wilton Family? Good or Bad?" Eric inquired."Not bad. Alpha Ellis, Alpha Martin, and Tobias have been very kind to me," Alicia replied, a hint of guilt flashing across her face as she thought of her husband lying in the medical center for t

"Don't be foolish! Didn't you hear Dad telling us to run? Hide in the forest," Eric urged, tightly gripping Alicia's hand."No! I need to find out what's happening to him," Alicia insisted, attempting to break free from Eric's grasp. However, their movements were interrupted as a brown wolf leaped from the roof, landing before them."Run, Allie!" Eric exclaimed, positioning himself protectively in front of Alicia. Though his legs quivered with instinctual fear, he summoned his courage, recognizing that he was now her only shield against the towering brown wolf. Despite his vulnerability, he had to muster the strength to safeguard his elder sister.To Alicia's surprise, the brown wolf expelled a plastic bag from its mouth and swiftly transformed back into Lyon, a familiar face she recognized.Lyon hastily opened the bag and retrieved its contents, speaking rapidly, "Listen, Alicia, you have to get away from here. Alpha Damian is losing control. Here are your car keys and a newly develo