I remained on my stand, seeing Hash fade from my sight. He promised to be back, still aiming to claim me as his. Deep within, his claim for me was just the same as the way Mark did. It didn't have any spark, unlike when Hadar claimed me as his; I was on cloud nine."Tell me if it's true…." I faced Hadar, standing at the top of the stairs in front of the pack mansion. He was emotionless, and I couldn't tell if he was genuine or just wanted his brother to disappear. "...I don't want it every time you act like that, but it's just nothing for you."He sighed, placing his hand on his side pockets. "It is nothing. I just don't want you to be with that idiot. He's an enemy." The excitement that filled my heart faded when he said that. I thought it was genuine, but he kept Nila, and I waited for his claim. Still, nothing ended."I considered my brother as an enemy. And if I've seen you with him, then you're an enemy too, including your damn family…."He was back again with his cryptic words;
I am wearing the gorgeous dress owned by Hera, but Alpha decided it, not me. They once told me it was Hera's favorite, but I didn't understand Alpha for doing this. It was as clear as water that he didn't want me but Hera. On my hand was a masquerade mask. I requested to conceal myself from others knowing me. Not just my Alpha father I didn't want to meet there, but our other allies who knew me as a Luna. I didn't want this night to be the time my real identity would be revealed. It must be hidden."Ready yourself. The Alpha is out from his study, dressed. He's ready to go," announced Marga as she entered our room. "Well, it's too late to decline. I won't recommend you to escape. I'm afraid you'll meet your death in the woods."I nodded and wouldn't want to experience the same thing that happened in the past. "I'll put all my trust in him. Whatever happens to me, he will be blamed."Marga forced a smile, embraced me for a second, and let me out of the room. On my way to the living ro
'My Luna is not a slut!' Those were the words that kept echoing in my ears, even until now when Alpha Hadar pulled my hands out from the crowd. These got the attention of everyone, but lucky enough, Hadar arrived on time before I fought those girls, blaming me for things I hadn't even done. "Alpha, stop! Where are we heading exactly?!" I was hella confused as we headed toward the woods without Beta Andrew. "The gathering isn't done yet. Why are we leaving?" "I don't stay at an event where idiots can't respect you!" He yelled, despite me being too close. Even if he would whisper it, I could hear it. "Do you think I will stay there after you are humiliated?" I shrugged my shoulders. "Maybe. You're an Alpha and supposed to stay there. Besides, I am only your slave for your care." I felt uncomfortable with her words. He stopped walking and faced me. "I know, but I have already introduced you as mine. I will be bashed if I don't care for you, stupid!" He looked behind the dark wood
I was accompanied by Lori and Marga, heading into the Alpha's study voluntarily without waiting for the guards to bring me there. The Alpha was already in front, while the elder was also standing by my side, brought by the two guards who informed him about this matter. I apologized to the elder as if it wasn't for me, he wouldn't be included in this mess. I regretted going there and didn't anticipate this to come. As I blinked twice, Alpha Hadar and Beta Andrew were already standing, eyeing me and the elder. “Alpha….” The elder began, bowing, and continued, “I can't understand why my presence is needed here. I believe I haven't disobeyed your rules.” Alpha Hadar laughed and even clapped his hands. “You haven't, huh?” He looked at Beta Andrew and nodded. “Someone informed me that you and Nyla have been in your house. You even lock your door. What for? Is there something in between you, huh?” I blinked twice and didn't like the tone of Hadar's voice. Instead of the elder would resp
“I have pack guards, so I guess it will be fine.” I forced a smile. I didn't want Lori, even Marga, to be on pins and needles. The pack guards that accompanied me were the most robust and most trusted guards of the Alpha. And for sure, they wouldn't let me get in trouble. I said goodbye to them while the pack guards led the way into the nearest town. A town near the East Pack was used only for trade for each pack surrounding the town. Most of the vendors lived there from different packs. On our way there, pack guards only talked about their lives, but I remained silent. I didn't want either to be the topic of their conversation. In a few minutes, we reached the town and entered the warehouse where all the supplies were stored. I tasked the guards to check all the supplies while I was sitting in the owner's office to communicate the price we would pay. It took a minute before the owner arrived. Still, as she arrived with her assistant, I was astounded to discover she was very fa
After roaming around the Alpha Hash pack, I concluded it was depressing. The other pack members I had met seemed to be communicating with me with their eyes, wanting me to leave, which meant they didn't want me to suffer from the trouble Hash would create. It was way more stunning inside the pack mansion than Alpha Hadar nor our pack, but again, it was very bizarre. Everyone around me acted very carefully and tried not to come closer to us. Maybe Hash had already notified them about my visit and didn't want them all to mess with me around. Speaking of Hash, he was at my side, standing beside the sofa in the living room. He smiled when our eyes met. “So, what can you tell me about my pack?” He asked again. “Cool. I mean, it's amazing.” It was a lie. How I wished I could tell him the truth.He chuckled and signaled me to come with him as we walked into the side. “Oh, it's already twelve. Let's have lunch first.”At the dining table, a lot of food was already prepared. “So you plan f
Alpha Hadar requested them all to give us privacy to talk inside the room. I was astounded he wasn't like that before, and at the same time, thankful I had seen changes in him just because of that accident.“My brother Hash is a fool,” Alpha Hadar began while he sat on the edge of the bed. I didn't know what to respond to, so I was silent.“Despite him being my brother, it wouldn't be an excuse for me not to punish that idiot!” His voice was raised a little while his jaw tightened in his wrath. “I know you didn't know how I saved you. You're unconscious at that time, but I attacked him. He got weakened, but I'm sure it wouldn't make him die.”I blushed. He was indeed a hero who saved me from all the circumstances. But I was oblivious to our status. “Alpha…I am curious. Why are you all doing this if you keep on hating me?” I questioned out of my curiosity. He chuckled and looked at the ceiling. “You don't get it, don't you?” My brows furrowed, trying to understand every single deta
Problem closed. Everyone was aware I wasn't pregnant. I hadn't had sex with anyone, not even Alpha Hadar. It was ridiculous. Elder Rico thought something like that, but I couldn't blame him either. As concerned as Hadar, he had let me rest inside the unused room upstairs, a supposed room for visitors, but he allowed me to occupy it instead. Since I was also tired and wanted to calm down after those scenes appeared again, I slept, but another scene from the past appeared in the middle of my sleep. It reminded me how that familiar woman, now confirmed to be Hera, kept on running in the woods, shouting for help until it reached the scene where someone had stabbed her to death.“Help! Someone help me! Please, please stop, and don't kill me!”Those were the words I heard until I opened my eyes. Sunlight was hitting my face, so I had to cover my hand. “Hera, you're not killed in the war…you're murdered!” I said while biting my lower lips. I figured it might be one of the reasons Hera wa
The next day…."You are all here for this plan, to capture Hash dead or alive, and use Nyla as bait…."I sat next to Alpha Hadar's chair, staring at all the trusted pack guards and warriors gathered at the long study room table.Hadar had a sudden change of plan, and instead of forbidding me, he would use me. It was risky, but I was interested and ready to be part of this mission. Since if I didn't cooperate, Hash would keep messing with my life, our lives here in the pack, to be specific."No one still knows how accurate that letter is. What if it is part of Hash's big plan of attack?" Beta Andrew, sitting next to me, asked. "I'm sorry, but I'm also concerned with the pack members left here.""The fact that Nyla is with us in the woods, I'm certain Hash or his trusted warriors to chase her there," said one of the warriors."You got the point. This is a risky mission. We need to make sure Luna Nyla's security.""How can we conceal our scent? Most probably, Hash wants to meet Nyla ther
Alpha Hadar comforted me all night as I remained inside the room, too uncomfortable to go outside. As much as I wanted to be present at the burial of the fallen pack members today, almost all of them encouraged me to stay hidden and away from the family's sight, just to not trigger their outrage at me.Like what Lori had told me, there were grapevines around that after the burial, everyone who would side with the bereaved family would protest against me. However, I disregarded everything and remained as calm as water, thinking about possible solutions to alleviate their anger with me.From morning until this evening, I was inside the Alpha's room while Hadar was out to attend the burial and conduct inspections at the border and the pack territory. Beta Andrew was with him, including the elders, but there were a lot of guards around the mansion, so I had nothing to worry about."I was bored as hell…." I muttered, heading into the door, opened it, and almost jumped in surprise, not a
"I didn't know…"My eyes fixated on the ground, unaware of how they could react. The blame was all on me, and seeing those dead bodies on the floor, I couldn't help but feel guilty. If it was not because of me reaching the pack, no one would die, and Alpha Hash, Hadar's brother, wouldn't dare tell his warriors to kill, just so Hadar would be scared stiff.Cheering myself up, I didn't want to cry with them witnessing it. Everything almost wouldn't be processed on my mind like I was still in a dream. Soon after I slapped myself, I felt the pain, reminding me it was indeed transpiring."Nyla, don't blame yourself," Beta Andrew tapped my shoulder. He smiled and continued, "For sure, everyone, even the families of those who died, will not blame you. Instead, everyone will blame the spies on this pack.""There are?!" I questioned, with my eyes broadened. Never did it cross my mind that someone out there could do it. Knowing Hash, cooperating with him seemed like offering their soul to th
As days passed by, I was over the moon that Alpha Hadar kept his trust in me. He halted Elder Mario from spreading such speculations and held the dagger himself. It had been proven that it had Hera's blood on it, including my scent. However, I speculated it was because I was Hera's reborn, making my scent mixed with it. There was a part of me believing they might be right. I might have killed Hera but got amnesia, so I had forgotten everything. No one could prove it, not unless I would ask my father about this. I wouldn't want to be back in our pack. I abandoned it and wouldn't want to be wedded to a stranger….I came back from my senses after hearing Alpha Hadar.“We are here,” announced Alpha as he stood atop the cliff. “This is my go-to place when I am sad and have a lot on my mind. You know, to refresh my mind from stress.”I nodded and looked around the view of the entire woods and Alpha Hadar's pack, including the other neighboring packs.“But it's no longer part of your pack.
The accusations I threw at Alpha Hadar weighed a lot. I understand he wouldn't confirm it, but I needed clarification before throwing the accusations at someone suspicious. “It is not me, Nyla. Our bond with Hera is strong, and I didn't reject her either. You know how mate bonds work.” He sighed as he faced me. “You can't kill your mate. Otherwise, you'll suffer the pain. And the time she died, I felt like I was also dying. How come it is true?!” Right. Hadar got the point. I had been taught how those bonds work before to prepare me to be a future Alpha's wife. And now, it has come true, but I have many problems to face. “So sorry for accusing you,” I replied, and I couldn't look him in the eyes. “You know, I just had it in my mind, everything about Hera's death.” Instead of hiding the details about Hera's death, I discussed with him what that man said when killing her and how Hera responded as if she knew him. I also explained having this unique ability to recall every scene li
I was back in human form. Elder Mario and I argued about the pack's future. He insisted that I marry Alpha Hadar when we found evidence that it was indeed him who was responsible for her death. “Is this the right way?” I asked Elder Mario as I led the way towards the area where exactly she died. Marga and Lori joined us but didn't know why we were heading there. At first, they were skeptical, questioning why I got too interested in it. They were terrified, but I assured them to protect them. No one from us should be punished for not abiding by Alpha Hadar's rule.“Go left!” Lori suggested. “After that, you turn right. If you see many flowers, that's the spot!”“Lori, did you forget the way? It's all on the right. After turning right, turn right again, that's it,” Marga corrected Lori.They still kept arguing about where exactly it was, so I paused and turned to them. “Guys, can you both stop it? Tell me!”“Here on the right!”“It should be on the left!” Both shouted in unison. I s
I sat at the edge of his bed, feeling slightly uncomfortable with his presence. As much as I wanted to be with Marga and Lori in the servant's room, Alpha Hadar forbade me. I wasn't one of the servants, so he wanted me here instead. To demand going back in the room would be spine-chilling. No one knew when Hash would re-appeared to mess with me. “Sleep now. Don't overthink about him. Besides, I am here,” said Alpha Hadar. He lay in the bed while his eyes fixed on me.“I know. It's just that I am not used to being here,” I replied.Still, I laid on the other side of the bed, facing the side window. My inner wolf rejoiced at being near my mate, even wanting me to face the Alpha, but I chose not to. I had a lot in mind about Hera, Hash, and my future in the pack. “Just sleep and think about me. If you still can't, embrace me instead,” added Hadar. Both of my cheeks were burning hot. It turned red like tomatoes, but he wouldn't see it. The light was turned off. The room would be to
Problem closed. Everyone was aware I wasn't pregnant. I hadn't had sex with anyone, not even Alpha Hadar. It was ridiculous. Elder Rico thought something like that, but I couldn't blame him either. As concerned as Hadar, he had let me rest inside the unused room upstairs, a supposed room for visitors, but he allowed me to occupy it instead. Since I was also tired and wanted to calm down after those scenes appeared again, I slept, but another scene from the past appeared in the middle of my sleep. It reminded me how that familiar woman, now confirmed to be Hera, kept on running in the woods, shouting for help until it reached the scene where someone had stabbed her to death.“Help! Someone help me! Please, please stop, and don't kill me!”Those were the words I heard until I opened my eyes. Sunlight was hitting my face, so I had to cover my hand. “Hera, you're not killed in the war…you're murdered!” I said while biting my lower lips. I figured it might be one of the reasons Hera wa
Alpha Hadar requested them all to give us privacy to talk inside the room. I was astounded he wasn't like that before, and at the same time, thankful I had seen changes in him just because of that accident.“My brother Hash is a fool,” Alpha Hadar began while he sat on the edge of the bed. I didn't know what to respond to, so I was silent.“Despite him being my brother, it wouldn't be an excuse for me not to punish that idiot!” His voice was raised a little while his jaw tightened in his wrath. “I know you didn't know how I saved you. You're unconscious at that time, but I attacked him. He got weakened, but I'm sure it wouldn't make him die.”I blushed. He was indeed a hero who saved me from all the circumstances. But I was oblivious to our status. “Alpha…I am curious. Why are you all doing this if you keep on hating me?” I questioned out of my curiosity. He chuckled and looked at the ceiling. “You don't get it, don't you?” My brows furrowed, trying to understand every single deta