Kailey‘s POV“Those damn bastards,” I muttered, taking my boots off and throwing them to the side. “Just wait till Kyle gets a hold of you.” Huffing, I slammed the door shut and crashed face-flat onto the couch. “Ugh,” I moaned, feeling my bones pop. “What I'd give to have a normal day at work.”Who was I kidding? Being an omega and deemed a disgrace in a pack filled with powerhouses could never happen. Not to talk of my spaghetti arms not helping in any way. Suddenly, a phone beeped, causing me to jerk. I looked around, a frown settling on my face. Was Kyle at home?Propping myself up, I sat on the couch, my eyes scanning for the device. Just as I was about to give up, it beeped again, and I sprang to my feet, tracking the source.Following the sound, I saw the device lying on the floor, with half of it buried under a pile of Kyle's clothes. I rolled my eyes, going to pick it up, my hands freezing as a piece of clothing caught my eye. “W–what?” I whispered, my face going pal
Kailey’s POVIt's been a week since my breakup with Kyle, and it's ironic to say the whole world knows about it. I rolled my eyes as two ladies giggled past me. I knew they were laughing at me, so I secretly held up a middle finger at them. I walked into the kitchen, averting my gaze from meeting anyone's eyes since I was a low-ranked wolf and wasn't allowed to. I dropped the crate of apples in my arms to the floor, heading out. Shouts of people moving here and there as they hurried to decorate the packing halls filled the air. Laughs and giggles from men, ladies, and children made the atmosphere more lively than it would have been on Christmas.I shook my arm, my muscles aching in protest to the heavy lifting I was doing. Tonight was the final preparations for the banquet we were hosting. The alpha's son was returning from his training, and as the biggest pack, second to the king's, tonight's banquet was a huge one. Packs from all around were to come.I just hope that maybe
Kailey’s POVFuck, fuck, fuck, fuck! I cussed as I dashed into the bathroom, panting as I did.How could this happen?Why was the moon goddess always fucking me up? I gripped my hair, scattering the neat bun I had worked tirelessly to perfect. I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My face was red, and my makeup was smeared due to sweat and constant rubbing. What was I going to do now? My wolf whimpered as I paced anxiously. She wanted her mate, but I wish it were that easy. “Shit!” I whispered, annoyed by how much my wolf whined. “He is off limits, damn it!”That man was Ezekiel Bread.Future Alpha of the Blackwood Pack. My pack. Despite that, my wolf refused to listen. Repeatedly, she howled for her mate in my head, clawing at my mind and fighting for control—one I wouldn't give.Suddenly, the door opened, and I snapped my head to the door. I frozen, taking a step back as my heart pounded. What is he doing here? My breath grew frantic, and his powerful scent hit me. M
Kailey’s POVEzekiel’s eyes snapped to the door, his body stiffening as a growl rumbled deep in his chest. I turned to look, my stomach sinking when I saw who had entered.Alpha Mark stood in the doorway, his expression thunderous, his black eyes blazing with uncontained fury. His presence filled the room, oppressive and commanding, and even though I wasn’t directly in his line of sight yet, I felt the weight of his anger settle heavily on my chest.“What is the meaning of this?!” he roared, his voice cutting through the air like a blade.My heart jumped, and my wolf whimpered inside me, retreating into the back of my mind. Instinctively, I yanked the blanket up to cover myself, as if it could somehow shield me from the storm that had just blown into the room.Ezekiel didn’t budge, standing protectively in front of me like a stone wall, his eyes locked on his father.“Father,” Ezekiel said, his tone calm but laced with an edge. “You’re intruding.”“Intruding?” Mark snapped, his voice drippi
Ezekiel’s POVMy father’s words echoed in the room, the weight of them pressing down on my chest like an iron hand. For a moment, I thought I’d misheard him.“You heard me,” he said, his voice cold and unrelenting. His eyes bore into mine, daring me to challenge him. “Sever the bond. Now.”I looked over my shoulder at Kailey. Her face was pale, her eyes wide with fear, and her breathing shallow. The bond between us quivered, a fragile thread strained to its limit under the pressure of my father’s command. Her vulnerability struck me like a blow to the gut, but it only strengthened my resolve.“Father,” I said, my voice trembling as I fought to keep my anger in check, “you don’t understand what you’re asking.”“Oh, I understand perfectly,” he snapped, his words cutting through the air like a whip. “You’re the future Alpha of this pack, Ezekiel, and I won’t have you tied to an omega who will only bring us shame.”His words ignited a fire in my chest. My fists clenched at my sides, nails digg
Ezekiel’s POVI clenched my fists, forcing myself to focus as the bond began to fray. The connection between us, once so powerful, started to weaken. It felt like my chest was being torn apart, my very essence unraveling with every second that passed.Kailey collapsed onto the bed, clutching at her chest as if trying to hold onto the bond herself. Her cries were raw and broken, and they shattered what little resolve I had left. But it was too late to stop now.A searing pain shot through me as the final thread of the bond snapped. My wolf let out a mournful howl, the sound echoing in my mind as the connection between Kailey and me disappeared entirely.Kailey’s scream pierced the air, her body convulsing as the pain of the severed bond wracked through her. I rushed to her side, but the moment I reached for her, she flinched away from me, her wide, tear-filled eyes filled with a mixture of agony and betrayal.“Don’t touch me,” she choked out, her voice barely above a whisper.“Kailey...” My
Kailey’s POVI could barely stand as the guards dragged me down the hallway. My legs felt like jelly, my heart pounding so hard I thought it might burst. My breaths came in ragged gasps, each one laced with the bitterness of betrayal. Ezekiel’s face haunted my mind—his uncertainty, the anguish in his eyes as he stepped aside and let them take me.He didn’t fight for me.I had no strength to fight back as they pulled me along. I was too broken, too lost. My thoughts spiraled into a pit of despair, replaying the events that had led me here.I regretted it all. Meeting him in that restroom, letting him into my life, believing his promises—it all felt like a cruel joke now. If I had known the pain that would follow, I would have turned the other way, ignored his advances, and stayed in my quiet, uneventful life. But instead, I let him in, and now I was paying for it with everything I had.I glanced back at him one last time as they dragged me away. He didn’t follow. He didn’t call out to stop
Kailey’s POVThe darkness of the room had become my constant companion, pressing in on me from every side. It had been two weeks now—two weeks of isolation, two weeks of torment. I sat huddled in the corner, my body a shadow of what it once was. My arms were thin, frail. The skin clung to my bones, and I could see the sharp angles of my ribs whenever I glanced down. Hunger gnawed at my stomach, a relentless ache that never eased.Every day, the guards would bring a small portion of food—if it could even be called that. It looked like scraps, leftovers from someone else's meal. The taste was as awful as the sight of it, but I had no choice. I ate it, every bit, forcing it down just to survive.I had grown so weak that even the effort of chewing felt exhausting. My arms trembled whenever I moved, and my legs felt like they could give out at any moment. My reflection, if I had been able to see it, would have been unrecognizable.I shivered as the memory of a few days ago played in my mind,
Kailey’s POVYeah, sure. I know I was having a good time... I definitely was. More Alphas and their pack elders recognizing me... more than Cecilia. Yes, I was definitely the reigning Luna, I said to myself, even as I just smiled and continued sipping my wine so gently.Then, suddenly, someone tapped me from behind. I turned, expecting to see Elyra or Cedric again, but when my eyes landed on the person in front of me, I nearly dropped my glass.Kyle.What the fuck?!"Ey, Kailey... it's really been a long time," he said, his lips stretching into a grin.I blinked. Then blinked again. "Kyle? Are you serious right now?"His deep chuckle sent a wave of nostalgia through me. "What? No hug for an old friend?"Old friend? The man was my ex-boyfriend from college! The first guy I ever really cared about before life and duty pulled us apart. And now here he was, standing in front of me, looking... well, looking absolutely incredible.He had grown. Like, really grown. His shoulders were broader
Kailey’s POVAs the ceremony went on, I was just so happy. Seeing my son, Auren, being ceremoniously decorated as the next Alpha of this land, my heart swelled with pride. Tears almost ran down my face. My ten-year-old son, given such an important role—it felt unreal. I was beyond happy, even as I thought of a name to call myself.“Alpha’s mother,” I murmured, tapping my chin thoughtfully. “No… Queen of the Alpha.”I giggled to myself, shaking my head. It was funny. I was giving myself so many options, and the more I thought about it, the more ridiculous they sounded.Then I burst out laughing. Like, really laughing. I couldn’t help it. It was just so amusing to me.“Kailey, what the hell is so funny?” Elyra’s voice pulled me back. She had walked up to me, her brows raised as she stared at me like I’d lost my mind.I tried to talk between laughs. “I was… I was just thinking…” I took a deep breath, wiping a tear from my eye. “What should I be called now? I mean, I can’t just be Luna an
Kailey’s POV"Alpha Ezekiel, I'm so happy for you. Finally, you have a son who will continue your legacy."Alpha Darius raised his glass, and I met his cheers with my own. The clink of our glasses echoed through the great hall, filled with the voices of powerful Alphas gathered for Auren’s coronation."Yeah, that was perfect," I said with a nod.Darius chuckled, leaning in slightly. "I just hope your new heir will continue the good relationship we’ve all kept through the years. You know how these young ones can be. Always eager to prove themselves."I smirked, taking a sip of my drink. "Sure, why not? He will. I trust him. He will be perfect. Though he's still very young, I know he will do his best."More Alphas began to approach, one after the other, congratulating me as they lifted their glasses. The air was filled with laughter and hushed conversations, everyone exchanging pleasantries and well wishes."Ezekiel, my friend," Alpha Tobias called as he clapped me on the back. "Tonight
Kailey’s POVToday, a lot of Alphas were going to be around. The full coronation of my son, Auren, was today, and I was so happy. I was fully ready and dressed up. Elyra helped me with my dress even as she was telling me that there shouldn’t be any fight between me and Cecilia today.“I didn’t promise anything,” I muttered, adjusting my necklace.Elyra gave me a side-eye. “Kailey…”I smirked. “Yeah, yeah. As long as Cecilia don’t step on my toes, I’m gonna be good.”Elyra folded her arms. “You’re always the one finding trouble.”I turned to her, raising an eyebrow. “Me? Finding trouble? Elyra, be for real.”She sighed. “You don’t even see it, do you?”“I see plenty.” I smirked, checking my reflection. “I see that I look damn good. I see that my son is about to be crowned. And I see that if Cecilia breathes wrong today, I just might—”Elyra groaned, cutting me off. “Kailey! This is Auren’s day. Can you, for once, not start a war?”I chuckled. “I’m not starting anything.”She gave me a
Kailey’s POVWhy isn’t this soup spicy?” I said even as I tasted the soup the maids were preparing for dinner.“My Queen… it’s—”“Your what?!” I cut her short, my voice sharp. “Don’t call me that. Call me the Luna.”“But—”“Are you trying to question me?” I shot back at the maid.“Sorry, Luna,” she said quickly, lowering her head.“Better. Now make sure this soup is spicy and not this trash you are cooking,” I snapped, turning to walk out of the kitchen. But as I reached the doorway, I paused.Cecilia was standing there, her arms folded, watching me with amusement. And then, she laughed.I narrowed my eyes. “What’s so funny?”Cecilia smirked. “What makes you think you are the Luna?”I tilted my head, my lips curling into a smile. “Oh, don’t worry about that. In no time, I will personally kick you out.”She arched an eyebrow. “Oh? And how exactly do you plan to do that?”I stepped closer, my voice low and firm. “All I need to do is prove you were the one behind my son’s murder.”Cecili
Kailey’s POV"Nothing," I said easily, flashing another smile."Bullshit," Auren grumbled.Ezekiel leaned forward, resting his arms on the table. "Kailey, I know you. You were ready to tear this whole plan apart five seconds ago. Now you’re just… agreeing? That’s not how you work."I shrugged, tilting my head. "Maybe I had a change of heart."Auren laughed. "You don’t have a heart.""That’s rude." I smirked."That’s the truth," Ezekiel replied, his eyes still locked on me. He was studying me, trying to read me like a book with torn pages.I kept my face smooth. If they even got a hint of what I was thinking, it would ruin everything."Look," I sighed loudly, tapping my nails against the table. "We all want the same thing, don’t we? This curse broken. That’s why we’re even having this damn talk.""Yeah," Ezekiel said slowly, still wary."And this is the only way?" I asked, trying to sound hesitant."You know it is," Auren said."Then I’m in," I said with certainty.Silence. Thick. Heav
Kailey’s POVHow fucking annoying it is to actually wake up to a text from Ezekiel.Meet me at the eating by 9 a.m. with Auren. Don’t be late! Who the hell does this fool think he’s talking to? I slid my phone onto the table and lay back down. I didn’t even know when I dozed off yesterday. I was so tired and scared that I just crashed, and now I wake up to this buzzing sound? So crazy. “Another crazy morning in this hell of a pack,” I mumbled, looking at the ceiling. I reached for my phone again to check the time. It was almost 8:30 a.m. I groaned, wondering whether I should even bother going to the diner. My wolf stirred, growling lowly, her way of nudging me to get moving. You should go. “Why? So he can piss me off even more?” I asked aloud. You know why. You care. I rolled my eyes. “Yeah, deep down, I still love Ezekiel so much. But what he did in the past? It’s always fresh in my mind. Every damn time I see him, I feel that pain. And it pisses me off so bad. Sometimes, I fe
Ezekiel’s POVJames’s eyes widened slightly, but he didn’t reply. “Alpha,” he said slowly. “I… I think you need to address this head-on. Call a meeting. Confront Remus and the others. Show them you’re still in control.”I scoffed. “Oh, that’ll go well,” I said lightly. “What am I supposed to say? That my house is in shambles but they should still believe me? That my son publicly insulted me, and my Luna and ex-Luna are locked in a power struggle, but I’ve got everything under control?” “You don’t have to say all that,” he answered, his tone calm. “But you do need to remind them of who you are. Of what you’ve done for this pack and the Alliance. They’ve forgotten, Ezekiel. And if you let this continue, they’ll change the story entirely.” I rubbed a hand over my face, tiredness sinking deep in my bones. He’s right, you know, my wolf said, his tone softer this time. You’ve been so focused on keeping the peace that you’ve forgotten how to lead. Maybe it’s time to tell them. And yourse
Ezekiel’s POVAs it stood right now, I was really losing it. Like, I was way too tired of everything. The feast Cecilia told me to plan? A fucking mess. Like, what the fuck? How can a fourteen-year-old boy talk back to me and Cecilia like that? Like, what the fuck?It shocked me to the highest level.You fucking caused all this for yourself.I could hear my wolf’s voice in my head, sharp and cutting, like he was enjoying my misery.“How did I?” I muttered under my breath, dragging my hands through my hair as I paced the room.You let Kailey down years ago, and you think nemesis won’t catch up with you?“You must be joking,” I growled back at him, my anger boiling over. “I have paid for my mistakes. Why the fuck is all this still happening to me?”Paid? Oh, please. You’ve barely scratched the top of what you owe, Ezekiel. And if you’re not careful, Auren is going to become something you’ll regret.“Fuck!” I snapped, striking my hand into the wall. My chest heaved as I tried to calm my