CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

LYDIA’S POVWhat kind of werewolf is Alpha Dave? After I said no to him, he risked his life to come save me. He could have died in the process, but he still came to save me. We were this close to being sacrificed for the moon ritual.The moon turned completely red five seconds after we stepped in, and the memory of it still made my stomach twist. It was as though the moon was waiting for us to step in before going completely red.I stepped out of the room. I was headed to the dining area. He would be there by now. Who could have thought that I would spend the night here in his mansion?“Have you seen Alpha Dave this morning?” I asked the guard standing close to the bottom of the stairs. I was surprised Alpha Dave wasn’t in the dining area. I thought he would be.“He’s in the penthouse.”“Thank you,” I cooed.I found myself in the compound, and I took a peep at the penthouse. The guard didn’t lie. I didn’t have a speech prepared. I would thank him the best way I could. I was trusting t

Last Updated : 2026-06-04

CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

LYDIA’S POVThe words he said kept repeating in my head long after he stopped speaking. He went on to ask if I was in or not; it meant that he needed a response from me as soon as possible.His offer sounded simple after he said it, but nothing about it felt simple to me. I stared at him without speaking while my hands rested on my lap. I could feel my fingers slowly tightening into fists.Three years, that was what he was asking for. Three years as his mate, and after that, freedom. There was now a price to pay for my freedom, life had never given me anything without a price.I looked away from him and focused on the view outside the penthouse. My mind went back to Alpha Kendrick, Kendra, my foster parents, and whoever it was that attacked me on my way to Alpha Dave’s pack.Months ago, I promised myself that I would go back. I promised I would make them all pay, but now I was here with a man who said I would never leave his side unless I accepted his deal.“Take a deep breath,” Aria

Last Updated : 2026-06-04

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

LYRA’S POV“You sent for me,” I announced my presence right after I stepped into the bar.“Yes I did.”I knew he would end up sending for me the moment he walked out of my room last night without telling me why he showed up in the first place. I sat right in front of him and he had better speak this time.“Bring wine for her,” he said in a loud tone. The bartender’s ears would definitely catch his words.He looked like he didn’t get enough sleep last night, and I kind of pitied him. He doesn’t deserve to go through everything he was going through at the moment, he’s a very kind and selfless werewolf.My silence must be killing me, but unfortunately for him, my wolf and I still haven’t agreed on something. If we don’t agree, I wouldn’t be able to break the silence by giving him a response.“Thank you,” I said to the bartender. He had just served me my favorite wine.“I didn’t tell you everything about the deal yesterday. I think I should now,” he began.I was interested in knowing ever

Last Updated : 2026-06-05

CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR

DAVE’S POVI stepped in, and I wasn’t surprised to see Lydia in the living room with her eyes on the television screen. I made sure to return on time so I could keep her company for the night and also have her sign the papers.“Hi,” I said after I got close to her. It was my way of announcing my presence.“Welcome. You’re back early,” she mentioned after her eyes landed on me. She looked excited to see me, and that didn’t make me feel bad.“Yes.”“How was your meeting with the Elders?” she asked. I knew she would.“It went well. Those old men had something to say, as usual.”I didn’t want to bore her, so I spared her the details of what went down between the Elders and me. I put one of them in his place today, but I didn’t think it would interest her to know. She’d definitely get bored at some point.They were shocked to know that I wouldn’t be stepping down as Alpha anymore like they thought. I now had a mate, and a date for her coronation ceremony would be announced publicly tomorro

Last Updated : 2026-06-06

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE

KENDRICK’S POVMy hands landed on her boobs and she winked at me almost immediately, that was a go-ahead from her. I clearly wasn’t okay with my hands just being on her perky boobs. I wanted more.Ever since we got mated, all we’ve been doing is having sex back to back. I wasn’t complaining, I’ve been enjoying every bit of it. Roman and I were in for an adventure and it must be the same with Kendra.She wasn’t fast with taking off her clothes so I stood up and helped her with it, I wanted my dick inside of her already. I took off my clothes also and we were both stark naked, my eyes were on her body as I thought of where to start with her.Without hesitating, she went down on her knees and before I knew it, my dick was in her mouth, my mouth was agape at first but now I couldn’t help letting out soft moans. The feeling was amazing.Her hand caressed my balls and I liked that she didn’t leave them out, she started going fast with her mouth, and in some minutes from now, I might release

Last Updated : 2026-06-08

CHAPTER TWENTY SIX

LYDIA’S POV“Is this really necessary?” I asked Alpha Dave while panting. Left to me, I would give up right away.“Yes, it is,” he responded.Alpha Dave insisted that he teach me how to control my powers before attempting to heal his sister so I wouldn't accidentally murder her in the course of healing her. The contract came with a lot of rules.Before I signed the contract, I made sure some rules were canceled for my own benefit. I almost gave up on the contract, but his lawyer came down to my level. Alpha Dave wasn’t having it with me again by that time.“Stand to your feet,” he commanded.He proceeded to drop the sword in his hand. I could tell today would be a long day for me. I should have had breakfast before coming here even though he thinks breakfast should be had after training and not before.I told him that I would love to give in to my wolf, but he asked me not to. If he had allowed me, I wouldn’t be this exhausted. My wolf doesn’t feel pain while training, just like every

Last Updated : 2026-06-10