All Chapters of : Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

I clutched my stomach and collapsed onto the bed, the contractions tearing through me like countless long needles, stabbing straight into my organs.Warm blood suddenly surged out from beneath me. Gasping in pain, I screamed at the servants beside the bed, "Quick… go find a midwife!"The servants did not move an inch.Before I could cry out again, Edgar Hawkins, the butler, entered unhurriedly from outside. His gaze swept over the pool of blood beneath me, and with a cold expression, he said to the servants, "The Alpha has just given his orders. All midwives have been sent to Serena’s room. You are to take good care of Elara Cole here."I forced myself upright, blood dripping from the hem of my dress onto the floor. "I’m about to give birth. Please, find me a midwife. The pup in my womb is the Alpha’s own flesh and blood. If this continues, both the baby and I will die!"Hawkins’ face was respectful, yet his eyes were utterly indifferent. "The Alpha said he must prioritize Serena

A bad feeling surged in my chest. I had just opened my mouth to beg for help when Ivy shoved a small silver pellet into my mouth.I screamed as the silver toxin burned violently in my stomach, stealing my breath.Ivy grabbed a long wooden rod and rammed it hard along my belly, pushing upward toward my chest as she spoke without pause, "Silver toxin will keep the pup quiet. And forcing it back with a rod will buy us a few more hours.""No! The pup will die. You can’t do this!" I struggled like a madwoman. The silver-nitrate-coated ropes cut into my wrists and ankles until blood seeped out.Ruby and Hawkins turned deathly pale, trembling uncontrollably."This… this won’t do! Elara has already lost so much blood. If this keeps up, it’ll really be two deaths in one. When the Alpha holds us accountable—"Ivy suddenly raised her voice, cutting her off, "This is the Alpha’s direct order. Everything comes second to Serena. Are you all planning to disobey the Alpha?"I cried until my thr

He bolted outside like a madman, his roar shaking the entire courtyard."Midwives, all of you, follow me! Bring everything and every tool. Only the best!"His mind was filled with my image, tenderness softening his brows and eyes."When Elara gives birth, I’ll celebrate for three days and three nights. I want the entire pack to know she gave birth to the Whitefall Pack’s most precious pup."Yet the instant he stepped through the gates of my courtyard, that gentle smile froze on his face.Servants were running back and forth, carrying basins. Basin after basin of dark red blood was dumped onto the ground. The air was thick with the stench of copper.Panic was visible on his face. He broke into a run and rushed into my bedroom, only for the Progenitor’s cane to come crashing down hard against his head in the next second."You are not worthy of being Elara’s mate. I would rather sever ties with you!""Father!" Adrian clutched his head, enduring the pain as he asked, "Elara… What h

Knowing there was no longer any way to hide it, Serena wiped away her tears and suddenly burst into a crazed laugh at Adrian."I did it. So what? Elara’s the Luna, exalted in status. She has everything. In your eyes, there is only her. I’m just a widow who lost her mate, with no one to rely on. I was only fighting for power for my own pup. What’s wrong with that?"It was you who gave me hope. That’s why I wanted more. You indulged me. I just wanted to live a better life!"You said you would reserve the Alpha heir position for my pup, but only if her pup died could I feel at ease! If she died, I could become the new Luna, and my pup would be the rightful heir! Even you would be mine!"Adrian stared at her in shock."You’re insane! I’ve always respected you as my sister-in-law, and you actually wanted to kill my mate and take her place! Marcus’s death filled me with guilt toward you. Everything I did for you was merely compensation for the mate you lost. And yet you coveted me and w

While Adrian was being forcibly confined in the healing sanctuary, I had already left the Whitefall Pack with a patrol convoy.Under the Progenitor’s arrangements, I was sent south, where the climate stayed warm year-round, and successfully joined the Orchid Pack.After a full year of recuperation, my body gradually recovered. Nevertheless, the loss of my pup a year ago left an indelible shadow in my heart. I no longer wanted to hear anything about the Whitefall Pack.Once my health returned, I went to work as an assistant instructor at the pup training camp.Every morning at dawn, I prepared breakfast for the young wolves. After the meal, I accompanied them through basic training until formal lessons began.Lunch was even more plentiful. Sometimes there was moon-seared roast, sometimes bloody meat stew.After exhausting training sessions, the pups would cheer as they rushed into the dining hall, smiling sweetly as they said, "Thank you." My wounded heart slowly healed amid those