The pain she felt now was unlike anything she had ever experienced before. Not even when she caught her mate with her step-sister or when Raymond spoke rudely to her – this was on a different level. It wasn’t a physical ache but a tormenting anguish, a fire burning in her chest that felt almost palpable.Her eyes were glossy with tears as she looked around the room, trying to clear her vision. Jennifer couldn’t think straight; she felt completely overwhelmed and unaware of what was happening to her.Wrapping a black scarf over her nightgown, she left the bedroom, not wanting others to see the dark veins that had emerged on her body. She tried to compose herself and made her way to the main door of the pack house.As she passed by, the maids bowed to their Luna. Jennifer stopped and looked at them, her voice trembling but firm, “Go back to your rooms. You don’t have to work now and should rest.”The maids were taken aback by her request, but they dutifully followed their Luna’s orders.

Raymond lay beside her, enveloping her in his strong arms and pulling her closer. He wrapped a blanket around them, trying to warm her icy body. Her visible veins slowly faded, but she was still shivering uncontrollably.As she breathed in his scent, a sense of calm washed over her, and the tremors subsided. Raymond’s presence was comforting, and his prowess as a powerful Alpha was evident in how he made her feel safe and secure.Hours passed like that, and when Jennifer finally opened her eyes, she found herself cradled against Raymond’s warm and muscular chest. Their proximity made her feel a sense of peace, and for a moment, the curse and their complicated relationship faded from her mind.With a warm smile, she hugged him tightly, gratitude evident in her hoarse voice. “You came to save me. I am so grateful, Raymond,” she said, her throat still affected by the cold.Raymond gently ran his fingers through her hair, his concern evident as he asked, “Why did you go to the forest?”He

Jennifer gazed into his cold eyes, her eyes growing moist from his icy demeanor. She had been overjoyed to see him standing, thinking he was perfectly fine. How could he believe she would reveal anything he didn’t want others to know?Raymond released his grip on her throat and sternly warned, “You are not going to say anything to anyone until I want to tell them.”She averted her gaze, nodding with her eyes lowered, fixating on his legs. He was towering and well-built, almost covering her small frame entirely. Raymond was undeniably attractive, exuding both charm and power.“I won’t tell anyone,” she mumbled sadly, feeling her hopes shatter. She had thought their relationship was blossoming, but it seemed she was mistaken.Feeling like his pet, controlled by fear, she obeyed him not because she was afraid but because her heart belonged to him. That was the only reason she complied.Curiosity overcame her sadness, and she inquired, “When did your legs recover?”He turned and strolled

Jennifer’s mood brightened as she heard Hendrick’s reassuring words.“Will you actually be able to get rid of my mark?” she asked eagerly.“I can, but your wolf—” Hendrick began, but she interrupted him.“You shouldn’t worry about my wolf. I don’t shift all that often. If that’s what it takes to be with Raymond, I’ll adjust my life without affecting everything else,” she declared determinedly.Hendrick stood up and walked towards her, gently touching her head. “Luna, I’m over five decades older than you. I’ve lived through the times you’re experiencing now. One thing I always remember is, ‘Don’t fall in love blindly.’”Jennifer was confused by his statement but knew there was some truth in it. She had put all her faith in Nathan, only to have him betray her with another woman.Hendrick removed his hand and went to a small cabinet, pulling out an old book. He motioned for Jennifer to join him at the table near the fireplace, and she complied.As he opened the book, she saw its brown, s

Jennifer pondered for a moment, her thoughts locked onto Scarlett. Scarlett’s eyes had a fierce intensity, an aura ready to unleash its power against any threat. But Jennifer couldn’t ignore what she had witnessed earlier on the road - a young girl crying, a vulnerable side contradicting the aggression.Jennifer realized Scarlett’s fierceness was perhaps a façade she put up, a defensive armor to shield herself from her father. Underneath that tough exterior, she must be feeling isolated and shattered. Turning her attention back to the man, Jennifer’s voice grew cold as she questioned him, “Why are you branding a young girl as dangerous? She looks harmless to me.”The man explained, “Luna, she’s not what you see. Her mother was an evil witch, and she inherited her powers.”Scarlett’s voice pierced the air, interrupting him, “My mother was pure. It was you who tainted her. She confided how you used and discarded her. She had the power to curse you, but love held her back. She let you g