You could say... my whole life was a mess.I kept going through repeated painful days. My body and mind ached, they felt exhausted. I've tried to ignore the evil words, but the play of their tongues is too sharp for my fragile heart.Trying to end life in my own hands? Of course, I wanted to try, but hope always arose when my family treated me like a normal person, not like a piece of trash that had to be put away. A hope that both energized and tormented me.Every day was very lonely. Among the many people around me, I was alone. Sometimes it was a very hard day and sometimes it was a silence so quiet that it could dull my sense of hearing.Flashback onInside a dark and neglected room, the sound of friction between two objects echoed. The shadow cast by turning my back to the light grew larger. The sound of friction between one chain and another sounded eerie."No! Let go!" My legs struggled to maintain their footing. My hands moved to rebel. But my body was still dragged forward th
Zephyr Maverick POVI was back first. Zacharias and Zaire were stuck at the hospital. Not only was Zacharias good at politics and socializing and thus close to the hospital leaders, but Zaire was also very close to the warriors. Of course, I was going to take the rare opportunity the Moon Goddess had given me.My gaze dropped to the small paper bag in my hand. I hoped that with the sweet cake I brought, Ruby would be willing to spend more time with me. Unfortunately, I can't have breakfast with her, but I can make up for that togetherness with other togetherness, right?The loud sound of shattering made my footsteps halt. I was about to turn the corner and took a few steps back.Was there a servant who accidentally broke the vase again a few days ago? But the sound this time was quite loud.Not wanting to dwell on it, I quickly resumed my footsteps. I'm going to the dining room. She must be in there with Adam.The servants walked by with their hands busy working. I glanced around and
Ruby Maverick POVIn the dark corners of the heart, hidden pieces of shattered trust. Sharp eyes radiated a deep emptiness, hinting at an unspoken sense of loss."Why? Why didn't you tell me this information immediately?" I asked in a low tone. The sun had only risen a moment ago, but I was already feeling tired.Zephyr looked nervous. "I... I was waiting for the right time. Please trust me, dear.""Trust?" The fake smile from the past resurfaced, leaving the bitter scent of betrayal haunting the recesses of the heart."You want me to trust you? After all, this unfolds?" I laughed until my eyes narrowed. I was laughing at my fate."Ruby, I didn't do it on purpose." Zephyr stepped forward, I immediately stepped back.I don't know my current status. Am I the wife of the Alpha Kings or just a target for them? I couldn't even believe the truth of Zephyr's words. I was always like this, alone and without anyone to trust."Alright, let's say I believe you. Then when do you think is the righ
His face had firm lines that showed strength and firmness, but his eyes held a mysterious depth. The black hair that fell around his face was matched with a skin color that resembled a bright moon on a night. A perfect combination.Though of course, so my husbands was more handsome.I bowed my head and shook my head softly to snap myself out of my trance. I was with my coworkers, but my mind was on my husbands. Remember Ruby, one of them has betrayed you!"My son, Theron Blackwell, is addressing you, Luna." Alpha Lycos looked at me with warmth and a smile blooming on his lips. I returned the smile and then turned to Mr. Theron, ah no, shouldn't I call him Alpha Theron?I winked once in response to Alpha Theron's greeting. After looking down for a long time, he finally straightened up and our eyes met. They were beautiful brown irises, like a jewel hidden in the darkness of the night."You will see my son often, Luna. My son has returned. Therefore, all duties will return to him as wel
Ruby Maverick POVI was surprised by his sudden action. Although he seemed angry, his grip on my shoulder was not that tight. He only applied enough pressure so that there was still a gap."I can't take it anymore. We need to talk."I knew I couldn't stay mad at him forever, but I also didn't want to end this matter easily. A relationship is based on trust and honesty, but he wasn't doing either of those things.I was disappointed, even to the point of feeling betrayed. But after pondering for a few days, seeing the pained expression on his face, and his attempts to start a conversation with me even though I rejected him, I was made to rethink.For a long time, I only wanted freedom. Trusting someone would only bind me to an expectation that could be shattered at any time. That's why I don't easily put my trust in others.'If your life is already broken, don't add the burden of trust. It will only invite betrayal.' That's the principle I've been practicing in my life.I trusted the Mo
A large palm was raised. He got out of the comfortable seat beside me to walk around. It wasn't long before I could see his sweet smile again.Instead of leaving that trivial task to the warrior on duty, he did it himself. Not only was he a kind and intelligent man, but he was also a very polite person. I honestly thought Alpha Theron was a man of little knowledge. Other than the fact that he married at a young age to his late mate, he had also left his post for a year. The conversation went smoothly. I got to know more about his personality, as well as his experiences in the business world. I exchanged information on the current progress of the business with his experiences."Please be careful."The wind blew my hair. I smiled kindly when Alpha Theron extended his hand to me. My left hand returned his hand, and my right hand settled on the car door. I slowly got out of the car."I enjoyed the dinner you prepared."Alpha Theron smiled happily. He stepped one step back for a distance
"Are there not enough cookies?" Zaire held a cookie in front of my lips. His other hand rested under my chin as I took half a bite.I shook my head happily. The sweetness of the chocolate spread melted on my tongue. Plus the crunchy outside yet soft inside texture further increased my appetite. Cookies with perfect doneness!Zaire stared at me silently and then chose to pop the other half of the cookie into his mouth. His brow furrowed as his teeth worked hard. "These are too sweet for me," Zaire said as he stared at the pile of cookies in the bowl in my arms."If you don't want them, I'll finish them myself." I shoved another miniature but fat cookie into my mouth. The cookies disappeared in one mouthful."If I knew you liked them so much, I would have bought you more earlier." Zephyr stroked my hair. I only returned it with a sweet smile because my mouth was full.My body rolled to the side, but Zephyr swiftly wrapped his arms around my waist. While he was only focusing on me, I wa
"Which part of their body dared to touch you? Was it the hand?" Zephyr stood to my right, Zacharias to my left, while Zaire was in front of me gently stroking the strands of my hair that the unknown men had touched. Zaire seemed to consider them a disease that would leave a trace. The two men in front of me realized the explicit meaning. Their faces flushed with embarrassment mixed with anger. I was enjoying this.Zacharias relaxed his palms. "Should we break their hands?"Perhaps because my husbands were taller than the average man and had broad chests, the guts of the two men before me seemed to shrink. They moved back hesitantly."What did you want to do just now? Don't you know who we are?!" snapped the man in the black shirt. Although he said it in a high tone, his facial expression implied fear. What a coward!"If you don't want to be thrown overboard, then leave us alone! Blame it on that insolent woman of yours!" said another man wearing a brown shirt. He stood behind his fri