Hilary’s point of view:As I had anticipated, Brad had come to search for Rose, only to face Jack’s wrath. Word quickly spread among the pack soldiers that Jack had been furious that night, imprisoning Rose once more.Hearing the news filled me with satisfaction. With Rose out of the picture, I was confident that Jack would eventually turn his attention back to me.This was the moment I had been waiting for—the day Rose’s influence would finally crumble, leaving Jack with no choice but to rely on me again. The outcome was even better than I’d imagined. As long as Jack believed I had saved his life, he would feel indebted to me. Surely, this would be enough to erase his prior doubts about me.However, to my dismay, all I received from Jack was a distant “thank you” and the restoration of my credit card. He didn’t offer any warmth or acknowledgment beyond that.I had hoped for a rekindling of the bond we once shared, but Jack remained as cold as ever. Though we were on better terms now,
Rose’s Point of ViewHilary barged into the villa with an air of entitlement, flaunting her wealth as if she owned the world. She had the nerve to announce she was going to make my life miserable. How ridiculous! I couldn’t fathom what I had done to deserve this hostility. She was so desperate to win Jack’s affection, yet completely oblivious to the truth—he wasn’t interested in her, no matter how hard she tried.It wasn’t hard to figure out why Jack didn’t reciprocate her feelings. She wasn’t his type. If she had any sense, she would have moved on and set her sights on someone else. Jack wasn’t worth losing her dignity over.Without a striking appearance or a well-sculpted physique, Jack was nothing more than an overgrown child. How Hilary could obsess over him so much was beyond me.Hilary’s glare was fixed on me, her teeth clenched in frustration. She deliberately knocked over a bucket of water, dirtying the floor I had just cleaned.I swallowed my anger. A while ago, she had smugl
I felt the strength of Jack’s hands as they gripped my shoulders, steadying me as I rose shakily to my feet. His warm breath ghosted near my ear, quiet but unmistakable. He didn’t let go until he was sure I had regained my balance. Then, without a word, he nudged aside a broken vase with his boot, clearing it from his path.An unsettling silence blanketed the room. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Hilary’s hands tremble as her expression shifted from confidence to unease. She clearly hadn’t expected Jack to return so soon.“And who exactly gave you permission to step foot in my villa?” Jack asked coldly, leaning back into the sofa. His piercing gaze settled on Hilary, his voice calm yet edged with menace.“I… I was just trying to teach that girl a lesson!” Hilary stammered, her indignation barely masking her panic. “Jack, she’s dangerous! After what she tried to do to you, she deserves to be punished—thrown back into the dungeon where she belongs. Why are you still letting her stay
Hilary's povI stormed out of Jack’s villa, my heels clicking furiously against the pavement as I yanked open the door to my car. My blood boiled. I couldn’t believe the humiliation I’d just endured—kicked out like I was nothing. Jack’s cold, emotionless eyes haunted me, and the worst part? That bitch, Rose, had stood there quietly, acting all innocent, like she wasn’t the root of all my problems.I gripped the steering wheel tightly as I sped down the road, my thoughts spiraling. “Why does Jack even let her breathe?” I hissed through clenched teeth. “She’s useless, a leech sucking the life out of him and this pack. If I were in charge, she’d be rotting in a dungeon, begging for death.”I swerved onto the main road, my mind racing with all the ways Rose had ruined my life. Jack used to look at me differently. He used to care—or at least pretend to care. Now, it’s like he’s blind to everything I’ve done for him. And for what? To protect him? To be by his side? All he does is defend he
Rose’s Point of View:My mind drifted back to that evening at the elegant restaurant. I clearly remembered disposing of the poison, flushing it down the toilet. The small glass bottle that had contained it—I had tossed it into the trash can in the bathroom. The scene unfolding before me now felt eerily familiar.Yet, something didn’t add up. Jack’s soup had been poisoned. But who was responsible?Hilary was the only one who had overheard Brad’s scheme to poison Jack. She was also the one who had sounded the alarm about the soup. But I hadn’t done it. That left only one possibility—Hilary had poisoned Jack herself. She must have realized that I hadn’t gone through with the plan, and in an effort to frame me, she had taken matters into her own hands.But there was a flaw in her plan. The poison Brad had given me was rare—colorless, tasteless, and incredibly difficult to obtain. Unless she had somehow gotten her hands on the exact same poison, the one she used had to be different.There
Jack’s Point of View:Before Rose even had a chance to explain herself, all I wanted to do was punish her—to break her completely. But the moment she mentioned proof of her innocence, a flicker of hesitation crept in. I studied her with narrowed eyes, torn between disbelief and reluctant consideration.She had lied to me before, twisted the truth so many times that trusting her again felt like walking straight into another betrayal. I didn’t want to be fooled again—not when the rage inside me was barely contained. If I let her deceive me once more, it would push me over the edge.“Trust me one last time, Jack,” she whispered, leaning toward me, her eyes glossy with unshed tears. The belt securing her wrists had left angry red marks against her pale skin. Her voice wavered, but there was something raw, something utterly sincere in it.My body responded before my mind could catch up. Desire stirred within me, sharp and unwanted. I clenched my jaw and abruptly stood, needing to distance
Once the truth came to light, a crushing realization hit me—I had been terribly wrong to treat Rose the way I did.The memories of her pleading, her tear-streaked face, and the way she had begged for me to believe her flashed through my mind like a relentless storm. A sharp pang of regret twisted in my chest, guilt bubbling up like molten lava.Why hadn’t I trusted her? Why? Was it simply because she was James’ daughter? That moment, I felt like the most wretched person alive.When the car pulled up in front of the villa, I hesitated. My legs felt impossibly heavy, as if each step toward the door carried the weight of my sins. For the first time in my life, I struggled to move forward.Slowly, I pushed open the door. My breath caught when I saw her—still chained to the bed, the cruel evidence of my distrust binding her in place.Shame burned through me. I couldn’t even meet her gaze as I rushed to free her, my hands trembling as I undid the restraints.She didn’t say a word. But as he
Rose's point of view:"No, it's because you're in love with me. ”Jack’s voice was not strong, but the words resounded in my ears like a thunderbolt in the night sky.His words brought me back to reality.In the past, I had always found various excuses to justify my behaviour. I had saved Jack because it was my responsibility as a doctor. I hadn't poisoned him because he was a good person and I couldn't be cruel to him. I had always told myself that I would not fall in love with my enemy.Unconsciously, I had avoided my feelings for him, not wanting to think.I frowned when I had conflicting emotions. Did I really fall in love with Jack? But he was my enemy. How could I fall in love with him? Why did my heart beat faster every time I saw him? I should have heard it at that moment as before, but I couldn't push it away. I even forgave him when I saw how guilty he felt at that moment.Maybe... Maybe I really fell in love with him."Why do you look shocked on your face? "asked Jack with
Jack closed the distance between us in an instant, pulling me into his arms. The tension in the air was suffocating.“She’s not going with you. Leave,” he said coldly, his grip tightening on my shoulder. His anger was unmistakable.Ariel, however, remained composed, a polite smile still on his face, though there was a sharp edge to his tone.“And who exactly are you to make that decision for her?” he asked.Jack’s expression darkened. “I’m her boyfriend,” he declared, his icy gaze locked onto Ariel before shoving me into the back seat of his car.I turned my head, catching a glimpse of Ariel’s expression. Disappointment flickered in his eyes as he frowned at me.“What are you looking at, Rose?” Jack’s voice was low and warning, snapping my attention back to him. He rolled up the window and pulled me against him, his arm locked firmly around my waist.I dropped my gaze, refusing to engage. He was acting like a possessive child, and I had no patience for it.The car remained stationary.
Rose’s Point of View“Why did you quit so suddenly? Was the workload too much?” Bianca asked, toothbrush in hand. She looked genuinely surprised when I told her I had resigned.I had been so determined to earn my own money when I took the job.“No, it was for personal reasons,” I replied flatly, lying back on the bed with little enthusiasm.Sensing my lack of interest, Bianca didn’t press further.The next day, Ariel reappeared.We had just finished our morning classes and were having lunch in the university cafeteria when he joined us, setting his tray down beside me.“Why did you quit? I didn’t see you at the restaurant today,” he asked, flashing his usual bright smile. Ariel had always had an infectious energy, a stark contrast to Jack’s cold and distant demeanor. Even when we were children, no matter how much I teased or upset him, he would wipe his tears away and bounce back with that same cheerful grin.“I just didn’t feel like working there anymore,” I said, stirring my soup ab
Rose’s Point of ViewUniversity gave me a fleeting taste of freedom. I had always dreamed of living on campus, and though I had managed to break away physically, I knew I was still trapped under Jack’s control. No matter how much distance I put between us, I never forgot that I didn’t belong to the Blue Lagoon Pack. The only thing that kept me going was my hatred for that place—revenge had become the purpose of my life.Determined to carve out some independence, I secretly took a part-time job at a restaurant near the university. I worked four hours a day, and lunch was included. Most importantly, the money I earned was mine alone. I could save it, spend it however I wanted, and Jack would have no way of tracking it. If I used his credit card, he’d see every transaction, and that would make it impossible for me to escape his grasp in the future.Ariel often came to the restaurant while I was working. I wasn’t sure when he had developed such an obsession with hamburgers. As far back as
Classes began the next day, and our professor was an elegant middle-aged woman who carried herself with quiet authority.I focused on the lecture, taking careful notes, but at some point, I glanced to my side and noticed a young man sitting next to me. He had striking black eyes and golden blonde hair that shimmered under the classroom lights—bright, almost like the California sun.There was something familiar about him.I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had seen him before. It wasn’t just an excuse to steal glances—I was certain I knew him from somewhere.Throughout the class, I found myself sneaking quick looks in his direction, trying to place where I had met him before.Bianca, who had been watching me the whole time, leaned in with a smirk. “So, I guess he’s your type?” she teased, winking.I nearly choked on my own breath. “What? No! What are you even talking about? I was just trying to remember where I’ve seen him before.”Before Bianca could tease me further, the blonde guy
Rose’s Point of ViewThe new semester had finally begun, and with it, my chance to leave the Blue Lagoon Pack behind.I had looked forward to this moment for so long, but Jack had insisted on taking me and Lucy to the university himself. I had tried to refuse—I didn’t want to trouble him. He could have easily sent one of his subordinates to drive us instead.But, as always, Jack was persistent.Even when we arrived at the university, he insisted on carrying my luggage. The sight of an Alpha hauling the bags of a mere slave was unsettling, to say the least. It made me uncomfortable. This wasn’t how things were supposed to be.At the entrance of my dormitory building, Jack pulled out a phone and handed it to me.“Keep this with you at all times. I want you to stay in touch with me every day.” His voice was firm, leaving no room for argument.I hesitated before replying. “I don’t think that’s a good idea. With classes and assignments, I might not have time to talk all the time.”I didn’t
Jack’s Point of ViewSnow fell steadily outside, blanketing the streets in white. After the party, Rose and I returned to the villa together, while Lucy agreed to take Andrea home.For some reason, I had never liked Lucy. Something about her unsettled me. Why had she deliberately inserted herself between Rose and me at the party? It felt intentional, as if she was trying to keep us apart.I glanced at Rose, searching for something to say. “The snowfall is heavy this year.”She sat by the car window, her gaze fixed on the wintry landscape outside. She looked peaceful, lost in thought, completely uninterested in conversation.“Yeah, it’s beautiful,” she murmured, but there was no warmth in her voice.It had been days since we’d had a real conversation.When we arrived at the villa, Rose barely looked at me. She kept her head down, making a beeline for the stairs. Before she could escape, I reached for her arm and gently stopped her, pressing a black credit card into her palm.“This is f
Rose’s Point of ViewThe Goddess of the Moon must have heard my prayers. The exam results were finally published, and I had passed all my tests with honors.As if the universe was aligning just for me, my admission letter from the University of Howard arrived soon after. It was a dream come true—I had always wanted to study there, just like Lucy. She was well-known for her expertise in surgery, and I had always admired her dedication.Bursting with excitement, I couldn’t wait to share the news with her.“Lucy! I got accepted!”Back when we were students, we used to talk endlessly about going to university together, meeting new people, and maybe even finding love along the way. Now, that dream was finally becoming a reality. My hands trembled with excitement as I held the letter.“That’s amazing!” Lucy beamed, taking the letter from my hands and hugging me tightly. “We have to celebrate! I’m throwing you a party.”Without wasting any time, Lucy invited Andrea and me to her apartment af
Rose’s Point of ViewFrom the moment I refused Jack’s offer to make me his Luna, everything between us shifted. The air grew heavier, laced with tension and unspoken words. Every time our paths crossed, I felt an awkward pull, like the weight of something unresolved lingering just beneath the surface.I’d been avoiding Jack for two days, unable to face him without the sting of embarrassment tightening my chest. How was I supposed to look him in the eyes after turning him down? After all we’d been through, I didn’t even know how to act around him anymore.Today, the Blue Lagoon Pack received an enormous influx of money and supplies from the Black Basin Pack—a result of Jack’s latest victory. The hospital was flooded with new equipment, medicines, and resources, and I was assigned, along with a few other doctors, to help with the inventory.Everyone buzzed with excitement, voices filled with plans for the celebration party scheduled for the evening. Even the doctors couldn’t stop talkin
Hilary’s Point of ViewI knew Jack had faked his death.That’s why the moment I sensed something was off—an unfamiliar presence lingering near the Blue Lagoon Pack’s borders—I didn’t hesitate. I called Loren immediately, my voice sharp with urgency.“Cancel the attack,” I warned him. “It’s a trap.”But that fool didn’t believe me.Maybe he thought I was lying, trying to manipulate him. His arrogance clouded his judgment, and his army pressed forward without hesitation. Soon enough, the sound of gunfire echoed through the trees—a grim symphony that confirmed my worst fears.Jack had destroyed Loren’s forces. I was sure of it.He’d captured Loren, no doubt. But he wouldn’t kill him. Not yet. Jack was far too strategic for that. There was always something more to gain before dealing the final blow.I waited outside the borders of the Blue Lagoon Pack, hidden in the shadows, biding my time.Two days later, I watched as a convoy of trucks—over ten in total—rumbled through the gates and dis