The air crackled with tension as Reyana's heart hammered against her ribcage, her every breath coming out in shallow, ragged gasps. She could see the flicker of surprise in his green eyes.For a moment, time seemed to grind to a halt. Randall's world shrunk to a suffocating darkness as Reyana's words echoed through the caverns of his soul deep down the depths of his existence.Fear, anger, hurt, and pain intertwined in a suffocating embrace, constricting his chest with an iron grip as he felt a knot in his stomach.Reyana's boldness caught him off guard, her audacity piercing through the armor he had carefully crafted around his heart. He never expected her to reject him.Reyana felt fear sipping through the cracks of her fearless facade as Randall's silence and lack of expression sent icy chills down her spine.After almost an eternity of silence, Alpha Randall let out a smile... That was the first time she'd ever seen him smile, and she couldn't deny that he had the most charming sm

Klara listened with rapt attention to all Reyana told her. She looked closely at the dagger in her hand and thought of the best way to go about it."You mentioned something about it being poisonous, right?" Klara asked, still taking a proper look at the dagger."Yes, it is," Reyana replied, scanning the dimly lit environment to be sure no one was in sight."Although I haven't had anyone come to me for treatment of any injury for a long time. Are you very certain this person is from this pack?" Klara asked with furrowed brows."Yes, I am. She called me by name, Klara," Reyana's response had no doubt in it."Okay. I still think the Alpha has to be aware of this. It might help in our search for this person," Klara suggested."No..." Reyana quickly objected, "He'll never believe me. This happened on the same night I attempted to leave the pack. He might think I made up the story. We can tell him when we have proof of who this person is."Klara thought about her point and it was valid. The

Reyana felt the entire world spinning as the realization of who the bearer of the voice was came crashing down on her. Randall.His grip on her wrist tightened, sending a jolt of fear coursing through her veins. She could feel the heat of his body radiating behind her, his closeness suffocating her."What are you doing here, Reyana?" His voice sliced through the tense silence, dripping with malice and accusation."I... I..." Her voice wavered, her mind racing for an excuse to escape the suffocating atmosphere, "Klara asked me to bring your potion, Alpha. I'll be on my way now," She managed to stutter out through rasped breaths as she attempted to leave at once.Reyana still had her back pressed against the solid wall of Randall's chest, the mere thought of turning around to face him filling her with dread. She couldn't bear the thought of looking into his eyes.She took a few steps away from him, but Alpha Randall who still had his iron grip on her small wrist forcefully pulled her ba

"Oh, Randall, thank the goddess you are here. I am so happy to see you," Visha rose from her seat with a bright smile as she walked towards Alpha Randall who had just stepped into her chamber.Randall's expression softened as he enveloped her in a brief hug, his gaze scanning her face for any signs of distress. "Visha..." he murmured, his tone gentle, "How have you been?""I have been well, Alpha. Just a bit bored," Visha replied, her voice tinged with shyness as she avoided his gaze."I am sorry about that, Visha. What do you intend to do? You know you can always busy yourself with pack matters, right?"Visha's features darkened momentarily, a flicker of emotion crossing her face before she composed herself. "But, Alpha, you know I don't feel so comfortable around people... You know all I've been through at the hands of my evil father before you saved me," she explained, her voice trembling slightly, "I tend to keep to myself as it makes me feel safe," a lone tear ran down her cheek

"You've been avoiding me, Ria. Have I done something wrong?" Gamma Kellan asked as he gestured for Ria to take a seat beside him."No, sire. I can never be wronged by you," she gulped, taking just one step closer to him, "I.. I have been very busy," she explained, playing with her fingers."Take a seat beside me, Ria," he said, stretching out his hand towards her."I am fine standing here, sire," she felt her face heating up under his intense stare and she felt slightly uncomfortable. She could hear her heart racing and she was sure he'd heard it too.Kellan stood up and motioned towards her, his tall, imposing figure hovered over her small frame and she took a few steps away but he was quick enough to grab her wrist, pulling her in one swift motion toward himself.Ria pumped into his hard, chiseled chest as her petite palms held onto his broad shoulders for support. Instinctively, she lifted her eyes to meet his ocean-blue ones and immediately, she felt her face heating up again as s