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
The streets were alive with chaos as werewolves rushed toward the forest beyond the woodside. Andrea and I blended into the crowd, keeping a low profile. Everyone seemed preoccupied with their own urgency, barely noticing us as they pushed forward. A few wolves glanced our way but quickly dismissed us, overtaking us in their frantic race deeper into the forest.“Rose, this is so strange,” Andrea said, her voice tinged with curiosity. “Why is everyone running in different directions?”“That’s not our concern,” I replied firmly, gripping her hand. “We need to keep moving.”Whatever had sparked the chaos wasn’t enough to deter me from our escape. I’d made up my mind. This was our chance to break free, and I wasn’t going to waste it.We veered away from the crowd, heading south toward the edge of the Blue Lagoon pack’s territory. The moment we crossed the border, freedom would be ours.I had it all planned out. We’d make our way to Westwood, where Andrea could finally pursue her love for
Olivia’s point of view:Now that I had seen through him, Jared got up from the couch angrily and shouted:"What do you mean?""Do you seriously think I don't know what you're thinking, Jared? You know better than anyone why you came to see me today." I sniffed, took the cup of coffee on the table and put a few pieces of sugar in it. The cubes melted slowly while I stirred the coffee with a spoon.My answer left Jared even more embarrassed and restless. He gave me a disdainful look and tried to reason: "Don't be so ungrateful and arrogant, Olivia. Do you seriously think you can be an Alpha woman for a long time?In the past, everyone was afraid of the Wouri River Pack because of your father. Now that Louis is dead, all those who have been removed by him before will naturally not let things happen. Many packs want your territory and your resources. Although the Green Pine Pack's army is a little weak, it's more than enough to help you. But do you dare to refuse me? I'm afraid that the W
Olivia’s point of view:As I listened to Jared's hasty explanation with a frown, I noticed that there was something wrong with his choice of words.Although he said he wanted to help me lighten my burdens, his condescending perception of women was evident in the way he spoke. He sounded as if he was a hero or a knight in sparkling armour coming to save me, the damsel in distress. It was degrading.He was far too arrogant for my taste.Even if I wanted to get married, I couldn't find an ounce of sincerity from him. Not to mention that I was not looking for a husband at the moment. I just wanted to focus only on my homework as an Alpha pack. "Do you honestly think it is necessary for an Alpha woman to get married? That this is more important than anything else in this world? Let's say I married you. When that would happen, you would gain authority over my pack and all the werewolves would cling to each of your words. The way I see it, this marriage would be much more beneficial to you
Olivia’s point of view:The next day, my phone rang when I was having my usual breakfast. To my surprise, it was from Alpha Bill. I didn't expect him to call me so early in the morning.Why did this old bastard call me unexpectedly? Was he asking for a fight? Well, it was perfectly good! I myself wanted to have one.I took my phone, ready to talk to him.However, something even more unexpected happened."Hello, Olivia, sorry to bother you so soon. Regarding our discussion yesterday, I am ready to accept the changes to the contract you propose. I was a little reckless yesterday and I didn't think so. Honestly, now that I've slept on it, I think the conditions you've proposed for our cooperation are excellent." Bill's way of speaking was, to put it simply, extremely humble and polite. There was no trace of the arrogance he showed yesterday.Suffice it to say that I was stunned, quite stunned by his sudden change of attitude. It was strange, and I didn't understand why he was acting like
Olivia’s point of view:After becoming the Alpha of the Wouri RiverPack, I mentally prepared myself to face the challenges ahead. Because I was an Alpha woman, my problems and difficulties were much more important than those of an Alpha man. It was exhausting, but it was in my expectations.Rose was concerned about my well-being.Being the kind person she was, she kept learning about my current situation and seemed eager to help me as she could. I told her everything, without sparing any detail."Soon after I took office, I received many complaints in my file. We may seem to live in peace right now, but in truth, there are werewolves who don't accept me like their Alpha. They openly turned against me several times during our meetings. They suggested making other male werewolves the Alpha.Some even went so far as to sow trouble in the pack! They spread ugly rumours that the pack was in trouble because of my mismanagement. They wanted to force me to resign. For now, I have only managed
Rose's point of view:Shortly after I was discharged from the hospital, Zoe went to the villa for a visit. After Bennet kidnapped Alan, she had taken active measures to find Alan's whereabouts."You heard from other wizards yesterday that they had seen Bennet appear with his men several times in the north. They may be in the north at the moment, but as you can guess, this place is a little too far. Do you want to go?"Zoe looked very anxious when she asked us for our opinion. She was probably deeply worried about Alan."I also want to bring Alan back, and I want to help Jack regain his memory as soon as possible. But I don't know if we can succeed on this trip. After all, Bennet is very powerful."Of course, I wanted to venture into the north. The choice was obvious. I turned to look at Jack, who was leaning against the sofa. He had the whole pack to manage, so it would probably be difficult for him to leave the pack behind."So here we go. I'll let Marvin manage the pack while I'm aw
Jack’s point of view:When I saw Rose crying, helpless, my heart became unbearably heavy. My breathing got stuck in my throat and I was overwhelmed by a feeling of depression and pain.When I discovered that I had mistreated her before, I couldn't stop the excuses that sprung out of my lips. "I'm sorry. I was wrong in the past. I'll catch up in the future." I did not dare to think about how I had behaved before. Generally, I was cruel and indifferent to my enemies. I had to subject Rose to many monstrous atrocities because I hated Baldwin so much. Even if she didn't give me any details, I could guess.Rose gripped my shirt firmly and buried her face in my chest. I didn't know how to console her. I could only hold her firmly in my arms and caress her soft hair.It was only when she exhausted her tears and dozed off that I looked down and carefully studied her face. Her hair was glued to her face because of the effort to cry so abundantly. I placed a lock of her hair behind her ear. The
Rose's point of view:Jack's warm body and tempting smell were still the same as before. Although he no longer remembered me, at least he did not resist my advances. I comfortably wrapped my arms around his neck and finally felt a feeling of comfort invade me."We can slow things down. I'll find a way to give you back my memory," I whispered in a low voice, leaning on his shoulder. Our overheated bodies clung tightly.Jack was always nervous and stiff.After a long time, he put his arm around my waist and put his cheek against my ear.The duvet was particularly warm and cosy. We could hear the sound of the breeze blowing and the branches rustling outside the window. His low and deep voice rumbled in my ears. "It's okay, let's take our time."We were barely separated by a few centimetres. I gave him a teasing look, asking him: "So, do you have time to listen to our past stories now? The secrets we shared?" At least he couldn't use his work as an excuse to avoid talking to me now.Jack
Jack’s point of view:The truth was that I had feelings for Rose, but I didn't know how to express them. I didn't even know how to behave with her. She felt like a total stranger to me now.When Rose lay down in the same bed as me, I was so nervous that my whole body tensed. I didn't know where to put my hands and feet. I didn't really have a love experience with women."Hey, buddy! Come on. Embrace her and kiss her passionately. Since Rose took the initiative, you should take the opportunity and act now!" Uriel, on the other hand, was very excited and kept screaming in my head."Shut up, Uriel. That's not how a gentleman behaves. We don't really know each other yet. I don't think Rose will approve of my advances." I closed my eyes and tried my best to stop thinking about her sleeping next to me. Because the more it played in my mind, the stronger my impulse and desire became."You sleep in the same bed as your companion. Why are you so stiff on the edge of the bed? Do you still consi
Rose’s point of view:Since I discovered that Jack had lost part of his memory, I no longer knew how to get along with him.I still lived with him in the Blue Lagoon Pack. He had now returned to the villa from his office building.However, he always stayed away from me. Even when he didn't have work to do, he didn't talk to me. Sometimes he just sat on the couch and read quietly, treating me as if I didn't exist."Is there anything you would like to know about your past?” I sat hesitantly next to Jack, hugging a cushion.I desperately wanted to talk to him and kiss him intimately as before. Now he was as cold and indifferent as a stranger, which painfully squeezed my heart. I was afraid that he would never remember me for the rest of his life and that he would fall in love with another woman in the future.Jack's forehead rested in his palm and his elbow leaned against the armrest of the sofa as he raised his head and looked at me. His eyes were empty. As if they were a bottomless ab