Garrett said nothing as he stared at his nephew with a blank expression. Alpha Jack, on the other hand, exuded the anger that Garrett was feeling. 　　"You said that she seduced you?" Alpha Jack's voice boomed with anger, his words spaced out for emphasis. The intensity of his gaze bore into Daniel, causing a shiver to run down the young man's spine. Doubt gnawed at Daniel's mind. Had he misjudged the young woman? However, he knew he couldn't backtrack on his lies now.　　"Yes, she seduced me!" Daniel responded, his voice laced with fake indignation. "She wasn't content with being a maid. She sought to use her beauty to entice me into mating with her, dreaming of marrying into a wealthy pack!" He spun a tale of deceit, weaving a narrative that painted Lily as an ambitious opportunist.　　Lily's eyes fluttered open, her body weak and devoid of strength. She wanted to tell them that Daniel was lying to save his drunk ass, but her voice failed her. 　　'Has he no shame? We wouldn't dare wan

　　"Are you all right?" Garrett asked, his voice filled with concern as he helped Lily up. "Why did you attempt to get out of the bed on your own? Are you trying to making your injuries worse?" His tone held a hint of admonishment, reflecting his worry for her well-being.　　Lily, determined to assert her independence, waved her hand dismissively. "I'm fine. Really, I am," she replied. She didn't want to be seen as fragile or helpless; she wanted to prove her strength. After last night, Lily didn't want to seem fragile ever again. 　　"You're a stubborn she-wolf, you know that? You don't have to prove anything to me," Garrett responded as he helped her to her feet. 　　Raising her head to meet Garrett's gaze, Lily's breath caught in her throat. She was taken aback by his appearance—completely naked, droplets of water cascading down his sculpted physique. Her cheeks flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and attraction.　　"Oh!" she gasped, instinctively covering her eyes. "Why are you nake

　　Daniel fell unconscious, consumed by the excruciating pain coursing through his body. In stark contrast, Garrett paid no heed to his nephew's suffering. With a nonchalant gesture, he wiped his bloodstained hands clean using a towel offered to him by Adam.　　"Take care of his wounds," Garrett instructed Adam, his voice devoid of sympathy. "Ensure he receives painkillers and food before sending him back to his parents. Maybe this experience will teach him a lesson about causing harm to women."　　Adam was taken aback by Garrett's callous behavior. It had been a long time since he had seen his friend so angry. The last time was years ago when a cruise ship had exploded. Despite his anger, Garrett managed to restrain himself, surprising Adam. He contemplated intervening to prevent Garrett from harming his own nephew, but there was no need. Garrett had learned restraint even if it was minor.　　Silently, Adam picked up the unconscious Daniel and started to walk away. But just as he was abou

　　Garrett yawned and rubbed his temples. It had been a long day trying to figure out how much damage had been done by the spy his father had planted as an accountant. It would take some time, but he would be free of his father's control. 　　'We should just challenge him for position as Alpha and finally settle this,' Berric said. 　　'I don't want anything to do with that pack of his. We would be fighting the entire time to earn their respect,' Garrett stated. 　　'We should have never agreed to allow Luna Kelly to tutor Lily. He will find his way to impose on us,' Berric stated. 　　'We don't have a choice. Lily needs to learn and clearly her step mother has no intentions of helping her,' Garrett answered. 　　Garrett stepped through the front door of the villa. His shoulders slumped with exhaustion, his mind still preoccupied with the demands of the day. As he closed the door behind him, a flicker of anticipation sparked in his heart, knowing that the Lily had been preparing the villa fo

　　Lily's heart raced in her chest as she sprinted through the dense forest, her breaths ragged and heavy. The moonlit night illuminated the path before her, casting eerie shadows on the snow-covered ground. Determination propelled her forward, for this was not a mere game of chase—it was a test of wills and an undeniable bond between two werewolves.　　'Let him catch you, Lily. Show him your desire to be his mate,' Dina exclaimed excitedly, echoing the primal instincts that governed their kind. She flexed against Lily's control, trying to take control to end this cat-and-mouse game. 　　Lily's resolve hardened. She understood the longing they both felt, the desire for a mate, but she couldn't allow herself to be fueled solely by instincts. This was a pivotal moment—a chance to make a conscious choice, to prove her strength and worth, to choose the mate for herself.　　'No, Dina,' she replied firmly. 'As you said before, we are not prey. We are the daughter of an Alpha, and we will continu