Semua Bab Sleeping with the Alpha Who Despised Me: Bab 11 - Bab 20

River POVWe were finally leaving. It felt surreal, like a beautiful dream. As the car rolled closer to the Crescent Moon pack boundary, the tight, heavy feeling in my chest began to loosen. I was finally getting out, and in front of me was hope.I turned to look at Hailey, a genuine smile on my face. "I'm just… really grateful," I said. "To have met a kind soul like you."She rolled her eyes dramatically. “With the way you compliment me every five minutes, I swear my head’s going to be too big to fit through the car door by the time we get to Meadows.”I laughed, a genuine one that bubbled up from deep inside. "I really mean it, Hailey. You didn’t have to help me, but you did."She reached over, took my hand, and gave it a light squeeze. “I like to think we’re best friends now,” she said, her voice light with excitement. "And best friends do more for each other. That means I get to spoil you endlessly."I squeezed her hand back. "Thank you."She clapped her hands together like a chil

River’s POVI dashed down the hallway, the soles of my shoes tapping loudly against the floors. My chest rose and fell with every breath, heart hammering against my ribcage like it wanted out. I barely made the turn left before I stumbled to a stop and leaned against the wall beneath a large painting of what looked like the Moon Goddess herself.Who was that man?It was only my first day in the Meadows Pack house and I was already crashing into strangers like some clumsy idiot.I peeked around the corner, just to check. No one. Empty hallway.I let out a long breath, the tension in my shoulders slowly easing. Thank the goddess.Slumping further into the wall, I closed my eyes and tried to gather myself. Just breathe, River. You were just startled—that’s all. That had to be it.But then, out of nowhere, I felt a hand on my shoulder.I screamed.Eyes flying open, body jerking forward in panic—I nearly stumbled into a damn plant before I spun around.Only to see Hailey.“Oh my goddess,

River – POV The houses here were nothing like what I was used to in my old pack. They were bigger—more beautiful, too. Strong brick walls, wide porches, polished windows that gleamed under the sun… each house looked like it belonged in a magazine.The streets were clean and lined with flowering bushes and tall trees that whispered in the breeze. Even the air smelled nicer. Everything here screamed order and peace. Stability. And the people? They were… kind. Every person we passed on the road smiled warmly at Hailey.Some nodded with respect, others called out greetings, and a few even stopped to talk for a second or two—always with a tone of admiration in their voice. She returned each gesture with ease, like she’d done it all her life. And strangely… they greeted me too. With genuine smiles. Friendly nods. Like I wasn’t some stranger, or worse—some stray pup with no home. I didn’t know if it was because I was walking beside the Alpha’s daughter or if they just sensed something in

Jay – POVSweat clung to my skin, the sun heating my back as I lunged forward, the edge of my training blade clashing hard against Peter’s. The metallic ring echoed through the square, drawing a few glances—but no one looked twice. We sparred often. It was routine.What wasn’t routine, though… was the strange woman I’d seen earlier.My mind was still spinning with the image of her—those eyes, the scent, the energy that wrapped around me like invisible chains. Something about her didn’t feel normal.“Have you ever seen her around the house before?” Peter panted, circling me slowly.“House?” I dodged his strike, dropping low before sweeping my leg toward his ankles. “Hell, I haven’t even seen her around the pack.”He jumped back, narrowly avoiding the sweep. “And she just vanished?”“She disappeared,” I repeated, standing to full height again. “It was insane. One second she was standing right there, and the next… poof. Gone.”I drove my sword forward in a fast lunge. He blocked it just

River – POVThe dining room was warm, filled with the scent of roasted meat, herbs, and freshly baked bread. It was the kind of smell that made your stomach grumble no matter how full you thought you were.The long oak dining table stretched across the room, and every inch of it was decorated with food—grilled meats, buttered vegetables, thick-cut potatoes, and freshly picked fruits. A jug of something that looked like dark wine sat near the end, next to a basket of rolls that still steamed.I was seated beside Hailey, a juicy steak sitting proudly on my plate. I hadn’t even finished chewing the last bite before cutting into the next. My knife sliced easily through the tender meat, and I brought another piece to my mouth, savoring the rich, smoky flavor as it melted on my tongue. Werewolves definitely knew how to eat.Across the table, Alpha Davis and his wife, Jarvis, were deep in conversation.“And he still won’t back down?” Jarvis asked, raising a perfectly shaped brow as she reach