Aurora's POVI turned away quickly when I saw Lucas slowly walking towards us. It seems like he didn't recognize me at first with the way he was walking nonchalantly though he looked really burnt out. It looks like he is grieving more than anyone else with the way he appears to be out of it and depressed. He appears as a figure enveloped in mourning, his demeanor a reflection of the heavy weight of grief that hangs upon him. His shoulders slump beneath an invisible burden, and his gaze, once vibrant, now carries a distant sadness. Even his hair looks dull from that one look I gave him. Not the usual Lucas vibe. The one that made all the boys in Brown Wood pack want to dress like him and have hair cuts like his. Everything Lucas Black does is copied by all the boys then I don't know about now. This isn't the Lucas that used to bask in the attention of both males and females those years ago in highschool. He looks obviously older now with two days of stubble covering his cheeks. He i

Returning to the alpha's mansion, I expected a semblance of order, only to find my car conspicuously absent from where I meticulously parked it. Initial calm was replaced by a surge of anger, a fiery response to the audacity of someone violating my personal space. The reason I forced myself to get an apartment alone even when I was struggling to make ends meet in the human world. I have always loved my space and hate when anyone violates it which is the same thing alpha Caden just did. He is getting on my last nerve now. The agreement to endure the proposed punishment didn't grant the right to invade my privacy, Alpha or not. I don't care if he leads thousands of people. I don't consider myself a member of his pack anymore. I am here against my will which means he isn't the boss of me. I won't take such violations. Suppressing panic, I scrutinized the surroundings, searching for any sign of my missing vehicle. The notion that the Alpha, in his authoritative position, might have rif

Aurora's POVThe following morning unfolded with an unwelcome heaviness, as I emerged from a restless slumber, my body burdened by fatigue, and my eyes as puffy as ever – perhaps even more swollen than the previous day. The weight of the emotional turmoil lingered like an uninvited guest, casting a shadow over the new day, and the exhaustion that clung to me hinted at a night plagued by restless thoughts and a heart unwilling to find solace in sleep.I knew today was going to be harder than the day before which I'm not looking forward to but it's not like I have an option anyway. If I don't wake up now and start thinking about working, Alpha Caden will come and knock on the door to wake me up in the most brutal way. Or maybe send a maid or two to come pour water on me just so I could wake up. Alpha Caden showed me to this room yesterday. It was the room closest to the master bedroom and I think I have seen it locked before but it was like a heaven right now. I wasn't sure what I expe

Alpha Caden's POV"Good good." I say to Aurora who only narrowed her eyes at my probably amused smile since I cannot help myself. As I watched Aurora step into my office, her comment about its impressiveness hung in the air, a stark contrast to the chaos I had intentionally caused in her morning routine. She was ten minutes early, a detail that irked me more than I cared to admit. I had been looking forward to punishing her for disrupting my plans, although I hadn't quite decided what form that punishment would take.She continued to surprise me, just as she had from the moment she entered my life. Neither of us had expected her to end up working in my company, and yet here she was, defying expectations once again. Dressed in her cute little outfit that she is probably hating because I don't like my employees dressed in casual clothes. I hate when they do that. It makes everything look unprofessional and this is the first and last day Aurora does this too. As I sat at my desk, I cou

Alpha CadenAs I stood among the other alphas, the weight of their condolences hung heavy in the air, each word a somber reminder of the loss I had endured. They offered their sympathies with solemn expressions, their voices laced with genuine regret as they acknowledged the passing of my mate."Alpha Caden, I am truly sorry for your loss," one of the older alphas murmured, his tone filled with empathy as he clasped my shoulder in a gesture of solidarity. "Losing a mate is never easy, especially under such tragic circumstances."The sentiment was echoed by the others, each one expressing their condolences in their own way. Some offered words of comfort, while others simply stood in silent solidarity, their presence a testament to the bond that united us as leaders of our respective packs.I nodded in acknowledgment of their condolences, grateful for their support in my time of need. Despite our differences and rivalries, they understood the pain of losing a mate, and their expressions