CHAPTER 31  Lyra's POV   I halted, staring at the towering trees around me. The idea of unlocking hidden memories felt like stepping into the unknown. But there was an undeniable pull, a desire to uncover the truths that lay dormant within me.  A rustle in the bushes snapped me out of my contemplation, and I instinctively tensed. The forest seemed to hold secrets, and I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was being watched. As I scanned my surroundings, the foliage parted, revealing a figure stepping into the clearing. It was Alpha Gray, his eyes locking onto mine. I felt a surge of conflicting emotions — surprise, frustration, and an undeniable attraction that I couldn't deny. "Lyra," he called, his voice a low rumble that sent shivers down my spine. "We need to talk." I glanced back at the forest, Sheila's

CHAPTER 33   ALPHA GRAY'S POV As I walked away from Lyra's cabin, the echoes of Helena's voice lingered in the air, a constant reminder of the tangled web of emotions I found myself entwined in. I sighed, the weight of the situation pressing down on me. The night had taken an unexpected turn, and I couldn't shake the feeling that more twists lay ahead. "Trust me on one condition," Lyra's words echoed in my mind. What condition? I wondered as I walked through the woods. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting shadows that danced around me, mirroring the turbulence within. I ran a hand through my face, frustration evident in my movements. "What condition, Lyra?" I spoke out loud, but she wasn't there to answer. The silence of the woods only intensified my sense of unease. "Perfect time to show up, Helena," I muttered, realizing that the unexpecte

CHAPTER 35  LYRA'S POV   What remained of my conversation with Helena, was still lingering in the air. We were back on talking terms after a lengthy discussion the previous day, where I had explained everything to her…. Well not exactly everything, but some of the things that Alpha Gray had shared with me. "Helena, I need you to understand," I began, my voice carrying a mixture of frustration and vulnerability. "Alpha Gray told me he wants me. He rejected me before because he didn't want to put the spotlight on me, and he needed to choose Raven for the alliance with his pack." Helena's eyes narrowed, a thoughtful expression on her face. "So, he wants you, but he's choosing Raven for the sake of his pack's alliance?" I nodded, the complexity of the situation weighing on me. "Yes, and he doesn't want anyone to know about us… at least not

Chapter 37 HELENA Helena couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled within her as she observed Raven walking away with a mysterious smile after instructing Lyra to clean her room. It struck her as odd, for she knew that it was another servant's duty to handle such tasks. Questions swirled in her mind, curiosity fueled by a desire to uncover the truth.As Helena left where we had been standing, she pondered over the possible reasons for Raven's unusual behavior. The palace held its fair share of secrets, but this instance seemed particularly enigmatic. She walked briskly, trailing Raven at a distance, her mind ablaze with speculation.Rounding a corner, Helena glimpsed Raven entering a secluded chamber. The door closed behind her, leaving Helena with a sense of urgency to understand the unfolding events. She contemplated whether she should eavesdrop, but her moral compass hesitated.In the silence of the corrid

Chapter 39 LYRA'S POV Alpha Gray's nonchalant response to the guard's abrupt entrance left me shocked. "Well, that was interesting," he remarked, a smirk playing on his lips. I couldn't fathom how he could find amusement in such a terrible situation.Unable to suppress my frustration, I confronted him, "The guard saw something he shouldn't have. Why are you laughing?"Alpha Gray sighed, his demeanor surprisingly calm. "Lyra, I knew he saw us, but sometimes it's better to look on the bright side of things. We can't change what happened."I ran my hands through my hair, exasperated. "Looking on the bright side? Alpha Gray, this is serious. My reputation in the Palace is at stake."It wasn't as though I had one that was going to be stained, but I was quite comfortable dealing with what they already knew me as. A curse, a weakling. I wasn't ready to be called a prostitute. He leaned back on the bed, his g