Alpha Carmen raised an eyebrow, glancing at Alpha Abel, "Can you spot me 40 more gold coins? I'll pay you back," he said with a smirk.Alpha Abel chuckled, "you never cease to amaze me, as if i knew that's why you asked, Anyways, I'll help you out this time but you owe me something in return""Whatever, or I can just rat you out to your mate that you don't want to help me" Alpha Carmen said as Alpha Abel glared at him playfully "You wouldn't! She will never let me leave it down, whatever just take the money" Alpha Abel said as he stuffed the money into his hands Leia looked between the two Alphas, surprised by their casual conversation about money. "Thank you both, but you really don't have to do this," she said, feeling a mix of gratitude and guilt."It's not about whether we have to, it's about wanting to," Alpha Carmen reassured her, his eyes sincere. "Consider it an investment in our future together."Alpha Abel added, "And besides, it's fun to mess with the system every now and

As Adriana and Leia entered the kitchen, they found Alpha Carmen and Abel wearing huge smirks, immediately raising suspicion. Adriana furrowed her brows while Leia cocked her head to the side."What's going on?" Adriana asked, her tone tinged with curiosity and suspicion.Alpha Carmen leaned against the counter, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Oh, nothing much," he said casually, exchanging a knowing look with Alpha Abel, who also had a smile on his face.Abel chuckled lightly, his smirk widening. "Just enjoying an interesting conversation we heard a few minutes ago," he replied cryptically.Adriana and Leia exchanged puzzled glances before turning back to their Alphas, awaiting an explanation. Then realization washed over them as Adriana turned to glare at the two of them playfully and asked, "Were you two listening to our conversation?"Her question caused a blush to immediately form on Leia's face as her gaze moved to Alpha Carmen and Abel, who nodded with huge grins."We love wh

Simon, Rebecca's brother, hurried through the alley, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew he was being followed; the ominous footsteps echoing behind him were proof enough. Desperation gnawed at his insides as he quickened his pace, but it was futile. Suddenly, he found himself cornered, surrounded by a group of men, their faces obscured by shadows."You thought you could run from us, Simon?" a gruff voice snarled, sending shivers down Simon's spine.He recognized the voice instantly—the leader of the loan sharks he loan money to swallowed hard, his mind racing for a way out of the predicament. But the walls of the alley seemed to close in around him, trapping him in a nightmare he could never wake up from."I-I'll get you the money, I swear," Simon stammered, his voice barely above a whisper.The loan shark laughed, a sound that chilled Simon to the bone. "Too little, too late, Simon. You've had your chances."Before Simon could react, the men lunged forward, their fists raining

The moon hung high, casting an eerie glow over the forest as Lane and Raze, flanked by their men, prowled through the forest surrounding the pack they were about to attack. Their breaths came out in ragged huffs, breaking the silence surrounding them as they drew closer and closer.Lane's heart pounded in anticipation and excitement, adrenaline coursing through his veins as he scanned the area for any signs of movement, but there was none; everyone was tucked in their beds, unaware of the trouble that was about to befall them.Raze, his partner, nodded silently, signaling they were ready to strike. With a silent command, they advanced stealthily into the pack grounds but were spotted by two guards who were patrolling the grounds."Who are you-?" But before he could finish his sentence, Raze had already brought him to the ground, blood flowing from the wound caused by the dagger Raze drove through his neck.The other one stared at his friend's lifeless body in fear as his gaze moved ba

Simon made his way through the grand corridors of the castle, his steps echoing against the stone walls. He had just received word that his debts to the loan sharks had been paid off by his sister Rebecca, a weight lifted from his shoulders. However, it bothered him that she did it; he had been cruel to her, so he wanted to know what their father had over her to make her pay it off.Rebecca sat in her chamber, a mixture of relief and apprehension swirling within her. She had paid off Simon's debts, knowing it was the right thing to do, but the consequences of her actions weighed heavily on her mind because it might cause her father to continue to ask her for favors for Simon, which she didn't want to involve herself in. But now that he had a secret over her, she was trying to make herself believe if it was true or not, or could her father have lied? Rebecca thought as a short laugh left her lips. Like her father could make a joke.As Simon entered the chamber, his gaze met Rebecca's,