"Actually, I...."Zacharias and Zephyr looked at me in confusion as I seemed to hesitate. I couldn't stop my bad thoughts for fear that they would leave me, even though I knew clearly that they loved me very much."I experienced rejection before, and you guys are my second chance. I'm sorry for not telling you something this important. It may sound like an excuse, but I accidentally forgot about it," I explained at length. I looked down deeply, afraid to see the facial expressions my husbands were making right now."Was the day we met you the day you experienced rejection?"I nodded slowly in response to Zephyr's question.They have high self-esteem. They would have taken offense at being my second chance instead of my first."It must have been painful. You've done well to forget it. So, don't try to relive it," Zephyr said.Puzzled, I straightened my gaze. Zacharias hugged me from behind, while Zephyr pulled both my hands over his thighs and gave them a gentle caress. They didn't loo
"Are there any seriously injured warriors?" The bag that had been coiled in my hand now turned to the servant. "From the last I knew no warriors were seriously injured, Luna. But there is one woman who is wanted by the rogues. That woman is seriously injured. For now, we're evacuating her to a safe place," the warrior explained.A woman? Again? That time the rogues attacked because of the arrival of the aunt, then this time it repeated for the second time. Was the woman they were referring to an aunt? Although almost all pack members knew Auntie's face, Auntie might have used a spell to change her appearance. But what if she turned out to be a foreign woman? Then she should be suspected, and so should Auntie. The way they arrived was too similar to be considered a coincidence."How many rogue troops are attacking?""About three dozen rogues, Luna."My forehead furrowed deeply. A number that was even with our trained warriors. Again, very suspicious."Which part of the border is gett
My hands were clenched tightly. Anger overcame me when I saw Thalia's adoring gaze on my husbands. She should have guessed that the men around me were my husbands.The look in her eyes was so disrespectful!"Ms. Everhart?" I called with a low intonation. She turned her head, but when our gazes met, she immediately shrank and looked down. Her fingers moved restlessly."Sorry, I'm sorry," she said softly. She was like a little girl shrinking from being scolded by her parents.I rubbed my face roughly. I looked like the bad guy here."It's not like that. I had no intention of scolding you. I just wanted to tell you that you can sit on a chair. Not on the cold floor," I said at last. Compassion took hold of my heart again."Is that okay?" she asked with a happy twinkle in her eye. When I nodded my head, she hurried to sit on the sofa."Thanks, it's comfortable," she said with an innocent face.I nodded slowly and seated myself on the couch opposite Thalia. She looks like a weak and innoc
Ruby Maverick POVThe tubes lined up and swallowed different colored liquids into their stomachs. Their lips kept opening when a man in a white coat poured something into them. Seriousness made the people in white coats and masks sharpen their vision.The chemical scent, which broke through the small gap, tried to tickle my nose. But I, who was also focused on observing, didn't have time to feel it. A gentle pat on my forearm soon woke me up.My gaze, which had been fixed on the small laboratory with only five researchers, now shifted to the front. My pupils were filled with a stern-faced woman with short black hair, and a scar extending from her jaw to the center of her neck. A black uniform clung to her slender body that was taller than the average woman."Linnea Rivers is facing you, Luna." Linnea, the chief commander of the Black Shadow organization, bowed her head with her right hand resting on her chest. The typical salute of the members of the Black Shadow organization."Is th
Ruby Maverick POV"Wow?""Of course. Luna, do you know how nervous they get when I tell them I'm from the Celestial Dawn pack? Ever since I first stepped into High School, they, the werewolves who have known my identity, have been polite when they accidentally met me. That's how much influence the Celestial Dawn pack has," Wayne explained with a bright smile. That smile was contagious to me."Is it okay for them to know your identity? I heard your school is quite far from here and the human population there is more dominant than the werewolf population," I asked after sipping the warm tea in my hand. Enjoying some free time with Wayne after a hard day's work was very enjoyable. Wayne was a cheerful person and his mere presence spread positive energy."Of course it's okay. The werewolves who are educated outside the pack's reach have taken an oath not to make a scene in the human world.""Moreover, Alpha Kings is a very great and caring person for us. When the members get interference
The door was wide open. My husbands and I, who were in the doorway, immediately looked around to see what had happened. There, Adam was clutching Wayne's arm, while Wayne was holding a small knife and an apple, and in front of them was Thalia squatting with her gaze down, her trembling hands trying to cover her face."P-please... put the knife away.""Keep that knife away from me. Please ...." Thalia pleaded with her pupils moving restlessly. She was unable to look up to stare at us. Her whole body was trembling, reacting to the feeling of trauma.I signaled Adam and Wayne to go outside with the eye code. They understood immediately. They looked down for a moment, left, and closed the door to the room tightly.I walked over to her. Crouched down and placed my hand on the back of her hand. Her body stiffened as I touched her."It's okay, the knife is gone. It won't hurt you anymore." I looked at her with pity. How much torture had this woman received that her body was instantly made to
The morning came to pick me up along with the tasks that had been lined up neatly. My schedule today is very tight. It's only nine in the morning, but I've already put my beloved car back to work by transporting me and Adam to our destination.The friction between the wheels and the ground makes dust fly. Even though the squeal of the car's brakes was very low, the sound managed to invite the officers concerned to run over. When my feet hit the road, they simultaneously bowed respectfully."I, Thaddeus Vaughn, project manager, am addressing you, Luna. I would like to guide you through the structural construction of the building. We have used structural materials by your request."I entered the paint-scented building accompanied by Mr. Vaughn and Adam. They followed me every step of the way as I explored the building. I had to make sure the building that housed my business had all the best things going for it.I stopped, as did the two men behind me. My hand stretched out behind me. Wi
Ruby Maverick POV"What did you say earlier? Alpha Kings are welcoming their secretary today?" Messy hair, sticky eyelids, and cheeks reddened from the pressure of the pillow. Still on my way to pick up consciousness, I had been told the shocking news."That's right, Luna. Ms. Archer's plane landed two hours ago. The Alpha Kings are currently waiting for her at the border."I nodded my head. With blinking eyes and erratic vision, I brought my back to the bed. I rubbed my head to find comfort in the pillow.My hand stretched out to the side. Once I found a space, I suddenly sat up again. I patted my forehead and let out a long breath. I almost surrendered my body to the comfort of the bed. I have to get up! I had to get ready and welcome Ms. Archer! As Luna and as the wife of the Alpha Kings, I should welcome her too. She has contributed greatly to this pack."Help me take a shower." I held out my hand to the most powerful of the servants. She was a servant whose strength was equivale
Discussions with pack leaders in the US that lasted up to ten hours resulted in many decisions. Among them were the important strategies for warfare in terms of numbers, position, timing, and natural conditions. We have utilized all the information we have.In exactly three days, a large-scale war would erupt. When I think about it, I'm constantly nervous and palpitating. However, on the other hand, I also couldn't wait to meet the leader of the black magicians.Currently, the rogues have been wiped out. The target of my anger at the injustice of my parents and aunt's deaths had turned to the black witches. Although there was not much written about them in my family's death report, I was certain that they had a large role in it. By risking my life, I will make them pay dearly for all the heinous deeds they have done."Luna, is there anything missing from that rifle? Please tell me, I'll immediately relay it to the researchers so they can get back to repairing it quickly."I turned to
"Not only are you being disrespectful, but you also dare to lie this time. Are you ready to face the risk of this impudence?!" snapped Luna Livia vehemently. She occasionally looked at Luna Juliette who was still showing a shocked expression."Luna, please calm down," I pleaded in a gentle tone. I didn't want to hurt Luna Livia's heart, but I also couldn't let her take actions that she would most likely regret later. Right now Luna Livia must be filled with worry for Luna Juliette. I heard from Luna Amelie that Luna Livia and Luna Juliette have been friends since childhood. The relationship between them is very deep. So, it was natural for Luna Livia to respond sensitively when it came to Luna Juliette.The park ranger suddenly dropped to his knees. He held the document in his hand with a downcast look."I'm sorry, I was just thinking of quickly handing this information over to you all," said the park ranger.The Alpha of the Blue Moon pack, who was closest to the park ranger, rose t
"Are you okay? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" whispered Zephyr.I turned my head and looked at him listlessly. In response to his question, I just shook my head.I was fine, but Luna Juliette wasn't. On her way to be the representative for this meeting, she heard the news that the Sunflare pack was being attacked by a rogue pack. But she was too far away from the pack to return.She was in a position where she couldn't do anything. If she went back and crossed the border of the Sunflare pack that had been surrounded by the enemy, she would most likely be caught. Death was not a problem Luna Juliette was worried about, but it was different if she was taken hostage. If she couldn't help, at least she wanted to be a burden to her pack. That was Luna Juliette's thinking.Her mate was fighting a battle between life and death, Luna Juliette definitely couldn't take this meeting in stride. I glanced at her repeatedly and she just looked pensive.Although these words were quite cr
"What?!"Zaire and Zacharia suddenly rose to their feet. Their booming voices made me frown. Even the usually calm Zephyr kicked the table in annoyance at Zaire and Zacharias' exaggerated response."This isn't the first time you've faced a big case!" Zephyr snapped.Zaire and Zacharias were silent. They sat back in their seats with the same annoyed expressions.Zephyr looked back at me. "Ruby, continue."I nodded. "Thalia Everhart's real name is Quinn O'Reily, she is part of the Alpha O'Reily family, the Alpha family of the Winter Blaze pack. The pack that had collapsed ten years ago due to losing the war with the rogue pack.""Quinn O'Reilly was originally taken hostage by Alpha Rogue. But after Alpha Rogue obtained the head of the Alpha of the Winter Blaze pack, he slowly forgot about Quinn O'Reily's existence and ended up leaving everything related to the girl to his right hand.""Quinn O'Reilly changed into Thalia Everhart. Although during her time in the Celestial Dawn pack she o
"Is the food bad?"I straightened my gaze to look at Zephyr. A stiff smile rose on my lips as I shook my head. "No, the food is good.""Tell me the real reason. You only ate a few bites of steak and even now that dessert has been served, you're just looking at them and daydreaming. Shouldn't there be an explanation for your uncharacteristic behavior?" Zacharias looked at me carefully, as if he wanted to extract information through our gaze.Zaire put down the fork in his hand. "You're not okay. Is the reason related to the investigation of the rogue's residence yesterday?"I lowered my gaze. After closing my eyes for a while, I returned with a sweet smile. My frantic thoughts began to organize themselves neatly."Right, my decreased appetite is related to yesterday's investigation.""Now, it's my turn to ask. When are you going to give me the document containing my family's death?"They gasped, as if not expecting this question to come out of my lips. They stared at each other before
Ruby Maverick POV Barbaric! They have no conscience whatsoever. How can they treat a living being like a puppet? They had to be exterminated before any more victims fell. "Call more warriors to come in." One of the five warriors, who was busy unlocking the iron bars, faced me. "Yes, Luna!" This long hallway consisted of approximately twenty prisons. Inside the prison were four living people, not counting the carcasses of the dead slaves. It was heartbreaking to think that they had to live in a place like this. My finger massaged the bridge of my nose. "I need to get them all out first. Regardless of their past which may or may not have been bad due to their association with rogues, they still cannot be treated like this." My memory spun towards a moment in the past. The moment when Thalia told me her tragic life story of living in prison for most of her life. After all of Thalia's crimes were exposed, I doubted everything she said including that statement. But if it tu
Zacharias Maverick POV"The condition of this house is so neat that we can't assume a raid or sudden movement. It seems like they have been planning to escape for a long time. But how and how?"Zaire answered my gaze with a shrug. "They managed to escape without leaving a trace once again. Though after all this time we finally found their residence. But it was all in vain." After checking the security of the three huts around the main residence, the warriors and I came to the main residence with some files that we thought were very important. With Adam and Zaire's confirmation that the conditions around them were not dangerous, I then called for the official detectives to enter and conduct the investigation as planned."This place is huge. It looks like it will take at least two days to complete the investigation." I looked around, where the warriors were busy picking up the files and stacking them together."Aren't they taking their documents as if they want to show us something, o
"That's it. The location of their residence is not far from the Celestial Dawn pack. The trip only took three hours. Come on, that's a shorter amount of time than we expected!" Zephyr threw a document on the table. The document containing the report was wide open on page thirty."Look! It says that the distance between the Celestial Dawn pack and the rogue's residence is quite close. Even the statements in the report support me," he continued.Zacharias pounded the table. "Enough, Zeph. Think rationally. No matter how close it is, we won't be able to send help quickly if the pack is suddenly attacked. We don't even know if this is a trap or not. You also know the report states that they didn't see any black mages there, right?"Zaire patted Zephyr's shoulder. "Please listen to us just this once. Zeph, you have to stay here. At least one of us should remain in the pack. This is the best way."Zephyr let out a long breath. "No, but why should I be the one to stay?""Of course because yo
Zora POV"Zora, did the female detective say she would wait for me?""That's right, Luna.""Then, take my place to go with her. You'll be escorted to the Alpha Kings' secret detective building.""Secret detectives?""Yes, that organization works in secret for the Alpha Kings and since a few months ago they've also been working for me. That organization is with the Black Shadow organization.""Just like Ms. Archer already knew about the existence of the organization because she was the secretary of Alpha Kings, you will also find out about this organization sooner or later. It's just that it's happening faster than I expected and you have to move alone without me.""I'm sorry for not being able to accompany you. There, you will meet the leader of the Black Shadow Organization. Accept the important documents regarding the rogue's residence and he will explain the chronology of the discovery process of the place. You'll be in charge of giving me the documents and relaying the explanation