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Alaric’s POVThe café was small, tucked away along a narrow path that almost no one ever passed. It was nearly empty this afternoon—only the soft clink of glass and the faint bitterness of coffee lingered in the air. Cassandra sat at the farthest table, her back to the wide window that framed the sky the color of storm clouds.“Make sure this place is secure. No one gets close,” I ordered one of my guards, who rarely left my side.“Yes, Alpha.”I took a slow breath before walking toward her. The place she’d chosen was quiet—too quiet—and for once, I didn’t feel the need to be on edge. When our eyes met, the warmth and calm—were sharp now, calculating.“Thank you for coming,” she said without preamble. Her tone was composed, yet I could hear the storm behind it.“What’s so important that you had to summon me to a place like this?” I asked coldly.Still, I’d be lying if I said I could look away from her.Cassandra looked nothing like the woman I know. She wore tailored black trousers and

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Alaric’s PoVLyra froze for a split second, her eyes wide in shock. But her reflexes were quick—she flung the wooden rod across the room and rushed to Iris with a frantic expression.“Oh, Sweetheart! Mommy didn’t mean to do that!” she cried, dropping to her knees. Her hands trembled as she reached for the little girl still curled up on the floor, shaking. “I just wanted to scare you a little, not hurt you.”Iris shrank away, covering her face with her tiny, trembling hands. “Don’t, Mommy. Please don’t hit me. I promise I’ll be good.”Lyra glanced at me briefly before turning back to the child. “See? Now your father’s angry. You’ve made me look bad in front of him, hm? Stop crying, sweetheart. I just want you to understand what I told you not to do.”I stood there, watching them.Lyra gently stroked Iris’s head, but the child recoiled, her body stiffening each time Lyra’s hand came close.“I—I didn’t mean to drop the cup, Mommy,” Iris sobbed softly. “I just wanted to bring you some tea.

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ALARIC’S POVRussel’s question made me narrow my gaze at him sharply.“Ah—my apologies, Alpha. I shouldn’t have asked.” He bowed his head immediately. “I’ll carry out your orders at once.”“Good.” I continued down the stairs to find Cassian. But then—“Alpha, there’s something I need to report… before you go to the hall,” Russel said, his tone tense and cautious. He glanced around, making sure no one was within earshot.“Speak,” I ordered curtly.Russel exhaled slowly, measuring his words. “It’s about the group we suspected to be from NightFang. After further investigation, it turns out they’re not NightFang at all, Alpha.”My brows furrowed deeply. “Then who are they?”“We captured one of them. They’re mercenaries—paid to steal Lyssaria plants from the northern border.”My breath hitched. “Lyssaria? That plant only grows there. What could they possibly want with it?”“Yes, Alpha. As of now, we still don’t know their purpose. But they were carrying SilverFang insignias on their gear.

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Iris’s PoV“Ouch…” I winced softly as the needle pricked the skin on my shoulder.“Easy, don’t move,” said Doctor Raymond, the Pack’s physician, his voice gentle and calm. “Just a little more, Iris.”I kept still, staring at the floor so I wouldn’t have to see the needle. Alice stood beside me, gripping my hand tightly. “Please be gentle, Doctor. The wound must have hurt terribly. Miss Iris is trembling just from holding it in,” she said with a worried tone.A few moments later, Doctor Raymond patted my shoulder lightly. “All done. You’re a brave girl, Miss Iris. The medicine will help reduce the swelling. I’ve also applied ointment to some of the bruises, but for the rest, I’ll let Alice handle it. That’s all right, isn’t it?”I quickly shook my head. “Thank you so much.”He smiled and ruffled my hair. “Alice, please help Miss Iris apply the rest of the ointment. I’ll prescribe something for the internal pain as well.”“Yes, Doctor Raymond.” Alice immediately took the small jar he ha

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Iris’s PoV“Alpha only asked about my condition, Grandma.”Her sharp gaze didn’t waver. “Only that?”I nodded slowly. “Yes.”“Good. Don’t give Alpha another reason to be angry. You know your mother has enough on her plate dealing with you.”My head dropped in shame. She was right, it was all my fault. If only I hadn’t insisted on bringing Mommy a cup of tea earlier, none of this would’ve happened. “I’m sorry, Grandma.”“Mom,” Mommy Lyra’s voice was soft—too soft—and somehow, that made my stomach twist with fear. “Don’t scold her anymore. Poor Iris. I was too harsh on her earlier, but it was for her own good.”She sat on the edge of my bed, her smile flawless, almost angelic. I couldn’t meet her eyes for long—it felt like staring into the sun. “If I&r

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Lyra’s POVThe moment I stepped out of Iris’s room, I didn’t expect to find her nanny still waiting in the hallway. Her eyes darted nervously, hands twisting together like a child caught stealing honey.“You’re still here?” I asked flatly.“I–I just wanted to make sure Miss Iris didn’t need anything else for the night,” she stammered.I closed the distance between us until my presence loomed over her. “She doesn’t need anything, Alice.”Her head dipped lower.“But what I need from you,” I continued softly, my tone sharpening like a blade, “is a full report. Every day. Everything that happens to Iris. No matter how small.”She swallowed hard, her gaze dropping to the floor. “Of course, Luna Lyra. I’ll report everything.”“Will you, really?” I narrowed my eyes, folding my arms. “Because I still remember what happened last time. You must know why the Alpha was furious about Iris’s school.”Alice bit her lip. “I... I didn’t mean—”“If you’d told me right away that Alpha was starting to tak

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Cass’s POVCass: How’s Iris, Alice? You haven’t sent me any updates. What’s going on?That message had been sitting there for almost two hours. Alice was never this slow to respond. No matter how busy she was, she’d always reply—even if it was just a short message to tell me how Iris was doing.And usually, those small messages were enough to ease my heart. Because they always came with bits of Iris’s daily life.Unable to wait any longer, I typed again.Cass: I need to know how Iris is right now, Alice. Can't you tell me about her? She's doing fine, right, Alice? I'm so worried about her."Thank the Moon Goddess, a reply finally appeared. But it was brief—too brief.Alice: Iris is asleep, Miss. Don’t worry.That was it.No detailed report like usual. No mention of what time Iris went to bed, what she ate today, or any little stories Alice used to write with such care. Not even a single photo of Iris in the herb garden, studying the plants she loved.I stared at the screen for a long

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Alaric’s POV“So, the Council decided to adjust the old laws to better fit human society.”We were still in discussion—me and Alan Frederick, my father-in-law. Sometimes, he represented me at the gatherings of clan leaders across the country.“And what does SilverFang gain from that?” I asked, my tone flat, uninterested.“Of course there’s something in it for us, Alpha.” Alan chuckled. “You think I’d overlook SilverFang’s advantage? You know how deeply I love this Pack. We’ll be the first to abolish the arranged mating law between half-blood descendants.”I gave a brief nod. “If you think it benefits the Pack, fine. But make sure it doesn’t disrupt internal balance. You know how changes like this can provoke the Elders.”Alan smiled brightly. “I’ve already thought about that, Alaric.” He stood, walked closer, and patted my shoulder. “Don’t worry too much. Get some rest tonight. I’ve reported everything I needed to.”“Thank you, Alan.”He left, and I was alone again—with piles of docum

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Lyra’s PoV“Cass, are you still awake?”Those words made me stop in my tracks. I held my breath behind Alpha Alaric’s study door; certain I hadn’t misheard. But the conversation sounded painfully clear. Alaric’s voice—flat, but with a softness threaded through it—came through loud and real. Even stranger, I heard him contradict her once, then… laugh?Light, casual laughter. After he’d shoved me away so hard? He was calling that wretched woman and chatting with her like nothing had happened? How dare he treat me like that.My blood boiled.No. I wouldn’t let this slide. I had to make that woman vanish—permanently, in a way she would never forget. Without thinking, my feet carried me to my room. As soon as the door closed, I tore through my vanity.I didn’t care about the crash of fallen things. I kicked my desk; a glass shattered across the

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Cass’s POV“The RiverHollow case file is complete, Cassandra.”Adrian set a thick folder on my desk, sounding relieved after days of wrestling with the same stack of documents. “I also got confirmation from the court—hearings in two weeks. Do you want me to call the school now?”I lifted my head from the pile of papers I hadn’t touched since morning. “No need,” I said quickly, and his brows rose in surprise. “I’ll tell them myself.”“You’ll go personally?” he asked, frowning slightly.Closing my laptop, I stood and slipped the folder he’d just handed me into my bag. “I need some fresh air. Besides, there are things better said face-to-face.”He looked like he wanted to ask more but eventually nodded. “Alright. Safe trip, Cassandra.”I gave a short nod and left the office, trying to calm the restlessness that had been gnawing at me since sunrise. It wasn’t just about the court case. Alice’s messages had grown colder—shorter than usual. And then there was that phone call. The one that t

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