Chapter 51

FREDERICKThe Ashwood Pack.I stare at the formidable and secure pack border, my warriors patrolling the area. The evening breeze brushed against my face, bringing a calming feeling after a long, exhausting day.There's a lot to catch up on after just a few days away from my pack. The border area has always been my favorite spot to relax. I find a sense of comfort here that I can't seem to find at home, even with my family around.Suddenly, a voice came from behind, "Alpha. We’ve found her. And we have brought her here."I turned around. One of my gammas, Collins, stood there.My fist tightens at the news. A strange wave of uncontrolled emotion washed over me, making me clench my jaw.What's this? A sense of satisfaction that Tessa was finally found after two days of searching? Or is it anger because now I have to confront her after she tried to escape from me?I gave a nod in response. "Good job, Collins."As soon as I got to the mansion that night, I had Collins and two other gamma

Last Updated : 2025-05-16

Chapter 52

TESSAI have a terrible vision; the rogues have somehow breached the Stormhowl Pack's border and made it to our mansion. They ruin everything in their path, our pack members, even the defenseless omegas. And the worst part is, I can't find my family anywhere.One of the rogues walked over to me, gripping a head with his jaw. My stomach churned with revulsion. As I look at the face of the head, it's Dante. A cry ripped from my throat.I scream, wail, cry. I claw anything I can get my hands on. This can't be real! Someone grabbed my arm and shook me gently. "Hey, it's okay. I'm here...”I opened my eyes, and suddenly, the visions were gone. It was a nightmare. I just had a really awful nightmare. I tried to calm my heavy breathing, my hands trembled a bit from the fear. “You're safe here now..." Said a female voice."Daria?" I blinked, trying to clear my sight. “Yes, it’s me. Did you just have a bad dream?"I nodded.I swept my gaze around, realizing that I was in a prison cell. D

Last Updated : 2025-05-18

Chapter 53

TESSAI shrink back instinctively. No memories I have of this man are good. Collins is one of the gammas in the Ashwood pack, and just like the others, he’s devoted to Frederick. He was one of the most loyal subordinates of the Alpha, Collins even agreed when Frederick and my father set up our marriage four years ago."C-Collins," I stuttered. The smirk he had on his face took me back to that night at my grandmother's cottage when he insulted my unborn child. His actions had stirred my wolf to the point where I shifted for the very first time."Yes. It's me." Collins moved in closer. His gaze is all over me, lingering on my front side. I was wearing just a sheer nightgown that barely covered my body. His eyes glinted with a vile gleam that triggered a sense of alertness in my mind."Do you know what they said when they saw you again for the first time in four years?" He asked.I shook my head.His question was barely registered in my mind. I was too focused on finding a gap to esca

Last Updated : 2025-05-19

Chapter 54

FREDERICKA few moments earlier."Alpha, Tessa is awake."I fought the urge to get to my feet as I heard Daria's news. There's a strong emotion that surged inside me as soon as I heard it; the tightness in my stomach eased, and I finally let out a breath of relief.But I kept my composure in check. I can't let the others see just how relieved I felt at this moment.Gabe got up from his seat, "Seriously? I'll go see how she's doing then." He was just about to leave my study when I stopped him. "Back to your seat, Gabe. This meeting hasn't ended yet."Gabriel shot me a look of displeasure. "What? Haven't we been looking forward to this for days? I'll go see how she's doing."Annoyance surged through me when I learnt that he had been waiting for Tessa to wake up too. "You can leave when I tell you to."With slow steps, Gabe back to his seat. I could see he was dying to fight me. But he is still sane enough to realize that he should not question my command."Thanks, Daria. You can leave

Last Updated : 2025-05-19

Chapter 55

TESSA"Monster"Odette's words echoed in my mind, a tune that I know will never go. A Monster. I just took someone out, tore him to shreds.My hand is still stained with Collins' blood. Not only my hand, but my entire body. His lifeless body lay before me, which just moments ago had been a man, now unrecognisable.I couldn't help but stare at the damage I caused him. I made it myself. My stomach churned, and I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. I could only sit in silence, unable to budge even an inch from the cold floor beneath me. "You need to kill her, Frederick." Outside my cell, Odette sobbed.I couldn't even bring myself to look up. I could tell the others were there, Frederick included, without even glancing over. Now they know what I did to Collins."How could you do that? Where's your heart at? You wretched, vile creature!" Bridget snapped, her voice just as piercing as it was whenever she talked to me.With hesitation, I finally lifted my eyes to meet theirs. My heart s

Last Updated : 2025-05-20

Chapter 56

TESSAGabe paused for a moment, looking at me with a puzzled expression. Before he finally tossed his head back, bursting into laughter. Gabe laughed so hard that his whole body shook, and when he finally calmed down, his eyes were slightly teary. "What? Is that how you called yourself?"Embarrassment washed over me, my face felt hot. Shit, I probably sound so cringe to him right now. I never wanted to be referred to that way, but that's what I've been hearing from the guards over the last four days, and I have a feeling he thinks the same."You know word can be manifest-""No. I take it back." I said in a rush, biting my tongue. Gabe chuckled. "Alright."He glanced around. "I suppose you just strolled around. Did you enjoy this spot?"I resisted the temptation to nod. I never ventured into the woods around when I stayed here years ago, I had no idea this stunning meadow existed. The first time I was here and I knew this would become my favourite place. But I really shouldn't nod