Hilary’s Point of ViewI knew Jack better than anyone else. He was the kind of person who cherished his family, his friends, and anyone who had ever shown him kindness. That’s why lying to him about saving him from the fire had been the smartest decision of my life.The truth was, I hadn’t saved him. During that chaotic fire, when so many werewolves perished, I had been consumed by my own fear. I had run for my life, too terrified to think about anyone else, let alone someone locked in the deepest cell of the dungeon. I didn’t even know who had saved him that day.But fate worked in strange ways. After the fire, the guards from the Maroon Hill pack had thrown me into the cell next to Jack’s. It was then I saw him up close—the werewolf everyone whispered about in hushed tones. Jack was special. Even in captivity, surrounded by filth and despair, he stood apart from the rest.He was everything I admired: brave, intelligent, and undeniably handsome. His pale skin made him seem delicate,
Rose’s Point of ViewAfter Jack left the villa, the butler escorted me to a small room located on the upper floor, directly across from Jack’s bedroom.Calling Jack’s villa “luxurious” would be an understatement—it was more of a palace than a home. Even the modest maid’s quarters assigned to me were far more elegant than any room I’d ever lived in. The balcony attached to my room was expansive, and the bathroom was fitted with advanced, smart technology. It reminded me of the comforts I’d once known before my father passed away.Jack had instructed me to prepare breakfast and dinner for him. I assumed he’d also have me handle chores like laundry and cleaning. Part of me even dreaded the thought of being made to scrub toilets or being locked in the basement again.“Is there anything else you’d like me to do, sir?” I asked politely, turning to the butler behind me.“For now, that’s all,” he replied, a kind smile on his face. “By the way, you don’t need to address me so formally. Just ca
After finishing my responsibilities for the pack, I returned to the villa. For reasons I couldn’t quite explain, the thought of Rose being there waiting for me stirred an unusual excitement within me.“Is Rose back yet?” I asked Peter as I walked into the main hall. I’d already scanned the villa upon my arrival, but there had been no sign of her.“No, sir. She’s likely still at the hospital,” Peter replied, continuing his tasks without looking up.I nodded curtly, hiding the faint disappointment that crossed my face.“She didn’t even bother to prepare your dinner? How dare she ignore your orders so blatantly? You should punish her,” Uriel sneered in my mind, his voice laced with venom.“She’s a doctor now,” I retorted, trying to stay calm as a sharp ache spread through my head. “Her work involves caring for the sick. I can understand if she’s busy.”“An excuse,” Uriel spat. “Don’t you see? Jack, you’re letting her get away with this. Tell me, what’s your plan here? You’re not intendin
Hilary’s povI stormed back into my villa, slamming the door behind me. Even the staff, who once treated me with respect, now cast disdainful glances in my direction.Damn it! This is all because of that wretched Rose. Everything has been going downhill for me lately.I locked myself in my bedroom, throwing myself onto the bed in frustration. A few moments later, my phone rang. It was Loren.“You useless slut! Rose has been taken, and I want my twenty million dollars back immediately!” Loren barked, his tone dripping with fury. Losing both the money and Rose had stripped him of any pretense of civility.“Jack seized the money. There’s nothing I can do about it,” I replied meekly. “He’s blocked all my accounts. If you want it back, you’ll have to deal with him directly.”“I don’t care!” Loren snapped, his voice sharp enough to make me flinch. “You accepted the money, and you’re going to repay me, even if you have to sell a kidney or your body to do it. If you don’t, I’ll make sure you’
Loren’s PerspectiveThe more I dwelled on it, the more my anger grew. Jack—an Alpha of a newly established pack—had dared to speak to me with such arrogance. True, he had led his pack to victory over the Maroon Hill pack, once the strongest in the region, but that didn’t mean my pack was weak.How dare he look down on me?The thought of the twenty million dollars I’d lost made my blood boil. That amount could have bought me several stunning slaves or funded any number of lucrative ventures. No—I couldn’t just let it go. I had to get that money back.Grabbing my phone, I dialed Hilary.“Jack confiscated the money. There’s nothing I can do,” Hilary mumbled on the other end, her voice low.What? Jack had taken my twenty million dollars?As she went on about her so-called financial struggles, my rage intensified. I had to clench my fist to keep myself from throwing the phone. Hilary was lying. Jack treated her well, even spoiling her. She always flaunted luxury clothes and jewelry. If she
“Alpha, Jack, this is the invitation to the Alpha meeting.” Marvin handed me the ornate envelope.The Alpha meeting, a significant event held every two years, brought together the most influential leaders of the werewolf world. Before I became Alpha of the Blue Lagoon pack, I had accompanied my father to these gatherings. They were grand and full of pomp. Yet, given that my pack was still young, I hadn’t expected the council of elder werewolves to include us this year.“The meeting will be hosted by Loren’s Black Basin pack,” I muttered as I scanned the letter, my brow furrowing deeply.Loren? Hosting an event as demanding and costly as the Alpha meeting? The man was notoriously stingy and self-serving. On top of that, he had recently suffered a hefty financial loss—twenty million dollars, to be exact. It didn’t add up. Why would Loren willingly shoulder the burden of organizing such an expensive gathering?Something about this didn’t sit right. My instincts screamed that Loren was sc
My men and I set out for the Black Basin pack, reaching its border just as the sun began to rise.“Stay alert,” I instructed, my voice firm. “We’re entering the Black Basin territory. Keep your guard up.”Rubbing sleep from their eyes, my warriors straightened up and nodded. As our convoy crossed into the territory, the imposing gates of Loren’s pack loomed ahead.Standing at the entrance, dressed in an elegant burgundy suit, was Loren himself. His face was plastered with a welcoming smile, but I wasn’t fooled. I noticed the subtle clench of his jaw, the way his teeth ground together when he thought no one was watching. He still hadn’t forgiven me for confiscating the $20 million he’d handed to Hilary. Beneath his polished façade, I could feel the simmering hatred.“Jack, it’s been a while,” Loren said smoothly as I stepped out of the car.“Thank you for hosting us. It’s an honor to attend this year’s Alpha meeting,” I replied with equal politeness, masking my suspicion behind a compo
The day had been like any other at the hospital. With Jack away for the Alpha meeting, I took the opportunity to meet Andrea after work—a routine I had grown fond of in his absence.Andrea had been struggling with her math assignments lately. The increasing difficulty was starting to frustrate her, so I made it a point to help her whenever I could. That evening, I headed straight to Lydia’s house to check on her and help Andrea finish her homework.As I approached the house, I noticed an unusual commotion in the streets. Werewolves were rushing out of the pack, some shouting frantically. Even the guards had abandoned their posts, their voices echoing with panic.“What’s going on?” I called out, grabbing the arm of a woman running past me.She barely glanced at me, her face pale with fear. “Something serious is happening near the forest!” she exclaimed, jerking free from my grip and disappearing into the chaos.Confused and uneasy, I quickened my pace toward Lydia’s house. Surely, she
Rose’s Point of ViewI had stabbed Jack. My hands hadn’t trembled, my body hadn’t hesitated—but inside, a storm raged.Jack was my friend. Every memory I had with him remained crystal clear in my mind. I knew I shouldn’t have hurt him, and yet, I had. I had fought against it, tried to resist, but my will was no longer my own.Every fiber of my being was bound to Aaron. His words shaped my reality, and his commands controlled my actions. I was a prisoner in my own body, trapped in a nightmare where I was forced to obey.Each day bled into the next, an endless cycle of torment, confusion, and emotions I couldn’t control.That NightI awoke to a sudden pressure over my mouth. My body stiffened, but then a familiar voice whispered against my ear.“It’s me.”Aaron.He slipped under the covers, his arms encircling me as his lips traced soft kisses along my cheek and neck. My first instinct was to push him away, but my body betrayed me.He owned me.“And what if we had a little fun?” he murm
Aaron’s Point of ViewTo keep Jack from suspecting anything, I carefully orchestrated a small skirmish between my soldiers and the Blue Lagoon Pack’s forces. For several days, we engaged in battle, just enough to make it seem like I was struggling. Then, when the timing was right, I staged my defeat and released Rose.Before letting her go, I gave her one final command—find an opportunity to kill Jack and escape to the Wouri River Pack. Jack trusted her completely, which meant getting close enough to strike wouldn’t be difficult.That night, the storm raged on. Lightning slashed across the sky, illuminating the darkened streets for fleeting moments, while thunder shook the earth beneath us. Rain pounded against the trees, drenching everything in its path.I waited a short distance from the hotel where Rose had checked in, my car idling in the shadows. The minutes stretched on until, finally, a figure emerged from the darkness.She ran toward me, soaked to the bone, her white dress cli
Jack’s Point of ViewWhen I woke up again, the storm was still raging outside. Thunder rolled across the sky, rattling the windows as rain pounded against the glass. I was lying in bed, my chest wrapped in thick layers of gauze, my body stiff with lingering pain.Marvin was sitting on the sofa nearby, his gaze sharp and alert. The moment he noticed I was awake, he immediately rose and approached my bedside.“Mika is resting in another room,” he informed me. “She exhausted herself using too much of her healing power. Alpha, you were stabbed directly in the heart. You should be dead, but thanks to Mika’s abilities and quick treatment, you survived. She told me it was Natalie who attacked you?”Marvin’s expression was grim, his voice unusually severe. He had always been the level-headed Beta, the calm strategist of the pack. But now, his tone was edged with something rare—anger.“It’s true,” I confirmed, my voice steady despite the weight of my words. “Aaron drugged her.”I glanced down
Jack’s point of view:Rose stabbed my chest with a dagger, sinking the sharp blade into me without an ounce of hesitation. She acted quickly and decisively, as if she were doing a daily task.I pressed the wound in a hurry, the bloodgushing out of my fingers. I forced myself to endure the acute pain. Raising my head, I looked at Rose in disbelief, my lips pursed in a sinister frown.Because she was my love, I had lowered my guard.Suddenly, Rose’s empty eyes widened slightly. Pain, shock and horror passed through them for a brief moment. However, a fraction of a second later, they returned cold and insensitive. She then abruptly removed the dagger from my chest. "Rose.." The colour dissipated from my face as it turned pale. I called Rose’s name weakly by instinct but I never wanted to blame her. I knew she had done this because she was under Aaron's control.Outside, thunder rumbled and heavy rains fell on the earth."Just... stay here! You're not going anywhere." I quickly noticed
Jack’s point of view:I withdrew from the territory of the Wouri River Pack with my army and I started the trip back to the Blue Lagoon Pack.As we still had distance to go to reach the territory of the blue lagoon pack and Rose looked a little exhausted, we settled in a hotel in a nearby small town for the night.I took Rose to the room. She sat on the bed without saying anything. She looked absently out the window with crazy eyes."Do you want to shower first?" I handed her a bathrobe, squatted next to her and gently grabbed her cold hands. My eyes lingered on the dark circles under her eyes. "You must have been exhausted these last few days. Take a shower and go to bed early, okay?"Rose’s empty gaze finally passed from the window to my face. She didn't recognise me in any way, but stared at me."I seem a little familiar to you?” I stuck a little smile on my face and placed her cold palm on my cheek, hoping that it would awaken a memory.Rose nodded submissively, but she said nothi
Jack’s Point of ViewThe battle raged on for days, each hour stretching longer than the last. The Wouri River Pack, already weakened from our previous confrontation, struggled to hold their ground. Meanwhile, the Blue Lagoon Pack had deployed nearly all its forces, pressing forward with relentless force. Victory was within reach.As my army neared the entrance of the Wouri River Pack, the gates suddenly creaked open. Aaron stepped forward, his posture tense, his exhaustion evident in every movement. His clothes were torn, his face hollow with fatigue.“Jack, stop!” His voice was raw, stripped of its usual arrogance. “What will it take to end this war?”I sat in my car, watching him through narrowed eyes. Without hesitation, I lowered my window, my tone colder than ice.“Return Rose.”Silence stretched between us, thick and suffocating. Neither side moved, the battlefield momentarily frozen in a fragile truce.Aaron let out a slow, weary breath. His hands curled into fists at his sides
Jack’s Point of ViewDays after issuing the declaration of war, I led my army to the borders of the Wouri River Pack. The tension in the air was thick, charged with the promise of battle. Aaron and his forces stood in our way, waiting for us. Even at a glance, I could tell his numbers were insufficient.My gaze swept across his ranks, searching. But Rose wasn’t among them.I stepped out of my car, my boots pressing into the rough, scattered stones beneath me. Every move I made exuded the silent fury brewing inside me. My voice was cold, edged with barely restrained rage.“Aaron. Hand over Rose. Now.”Aaron sat lazily in his car, clad in a sharp gray suit, exuding nothing but smug arrogance. He arched an eyebrow and let out a mocking scoff. A silver gun rested casually in his hand, as if he had already won.“I won’t be giving Rose to you,” he said smoothly. “She belongs to me now.” A twisted smile curled his lips as he flicked his fingers, signaling his men.A heartbeat later, Rose was
Aaron’s Point of ViewThe dense forest stretched before us, towering elms lining the road as we drove through the quiet night. Rose sat silently by the window, her gaze fixed outside, lost in thought. I, on the other hand, was reveling in my victory, pleased with how smoothly everything had gone.That satisfaction shattered the moment my phone screen lit up with Olivia’s number. The call interrupted my navigation, and immediately, my mood soured.Why the hell was this woman calling me now of all times?“What is it?” I answered curtly, irritation lacing my voice.“Aaron, where the hell are you? What’s going on?!” Olivia’s furious voice exploded through the speaker. “Didn’t you say you were negotiating a truce? The Blue Lagoon Pack just declared war on us! They’re demanding we hand over their Luna, or they’ll annihilate us!”Her anger burned through every word, but it was the accusation that followed that truly caught my attention.“You didn’t—tell me you didn’t kidnap Rose again! What
Jack’s point of view:I went to Rose’s dormitory and knocked on the door, which was opened by Bianca. My sudden arrival shocked her."Jack? What are you doing here at such a late hour?""I came to see Rose. Is she awake?" When I entered the room, I expected Rosse to still be there. My eyes swept the room and I realised that there was no one else here except Bianca and me. Rose was no longer in the room."Where is Rose, Bianca?” I turned to look at her and asked her in a tense voice."She's fine. She woke up some time ago. An hour ago, she received a phone call and went out to meet a friend. But, she was behaving a little strangely, and she was pompome, as if she was preparing for a date," Bianca replied with a craving stuck between her teeth."I don't think she went to meet a friend." I took a few moments to think carefully.An hour had passed since Rose had left the dormitory. I walked to the window and noticed the cosmetics placed on the table that she had used. My mind thought back