Chapter 10

Jack’sPOV:

Once the dinner party had begun, the Alphas exchanged pleasantries with the other noble werewolves of the pack. I was never one to enjoy these trivial gatherings and festivities. The sound of all those people chattering felt like white noise to my ears.

"I never thought that Jack would be able to overthrow that fiend one day." The fiend they were talking about was Baldwin. Most of the werewolves here hated him because of his invasion.

"The Blue Lagoon Pack is becoming stronger under the admirable leadership of Alpha Jack, and Hilary has also generously donated her services to our cause. Will she become our Luna?"

"It's very Iikely that she will become the Luna of the Blue Lagoon Pack. After all, Hilary has helped the pack a lot. I also heard that she once saved Alpha Jack’s life. He must be grateful to her."

"To be honest, we all have to thank Alpha Jack for helping us get rid of that vicious tyrant, James. If not for Jack's bravery, we wouldn't be here enjoying such a good life."

“Yes, indeed. Baldwin violated many packs and many of us have been persecuted by him. I hate that wicked beast to the core."

I understood their feelings and convictions.

After all, I had also been mistreated and tortured by James. It would take a lot of effort to restore my pack to its former glory. While they were chatting happily, the slaves in my pack were escorted out. These slaves, both men and women, were former members of Baldwin's pack.

I could still recognize a few faces. I didn't think I would ever forget them even if they turned into ash because they were the guards who had mercilessly abused me in the dungeon. I asked the Alphas of the other packs to take these slaves back with them because I knew that they would find new ways to torture them.

To be honest, I couldn't care less what happened to them. When the Alphas were done picking their choice of slaves, everyone noticed that Alpha Loren hadn't chosen a slave yet. The rest of the werewolves stared at Loren, wondering why he hadn't picked his slave from the lot.

Confused, I stopped in my tracks, and suddenly, Loren walked up to me and said, "Jack, I was told that we could pick and choose whichever slaves we wanted, but where's Rose? Isn't she a slave?" The sound of astonished gasps filled the room.

"Rose? Is he talking about James’ daughter?"

"I didn't know that the Blue Lagoon Pack had enslaved her!"

I frowned. After all. how could I let Loren take Rose away? Who would I vent my anger on if I allowed him to take Rose back with him? Just as I was about to refuse Loren, Hilary gestured at the servant and said, "Bring Rose here.”

I had no idea why or since when the werewolves of the Blud Lagoon Pack started to follow Hilary's orders. However, before I could even say anything, Rose was summoned to the hall. I decided to remain silent because a part of me wanted to see how Rose would handle the situation.

Rose was presented before everyone. She was wearing a revealing dress, fit for dancing, and it seemed as though she was about to be taken to the stage. When she walked past me, the fragrance of chocolate and vanilla filled my nose. I felt an irresistible urge to hold her.

"Mate!" Uriel howled. "She is our mate!"

To my astonishment, Rose was to be my mate! I could hardly conceal the shock in my heart.

Why would Moon Goddess appoint the enemy's daughter as my mate?

Rose walked past me obliviously, not knowing that I was her mate. Why did Moon Goddess appoint Diana as my mate? Would it be permissible to torture my mate? How could this be? She was the daughter of my enemy- the person I hated the most! If I were to let her go, I would feel guilty for all the werewolves who were brutally killed by James Baldwin Dawson.