Franz?"Why are you here?" I asked in surprise before hurriedly pulling him into the private room.I never thought I would see Franz, my dear friend, ever again.I held him tightly, tears seeping from my eyes due to my emotional state."H-hold on, Rylee! Watch the bottle and glasses!"It was then I realized Franz was dressed as a waiter, and he was holding a tray with a bottle of Lafite on it."I snuck in and blended with the staff," Franz said, then his sight moved to my outfit. His handsome face instantly flushed all the way down to his neck, "Hey, why you dressing like this?""That psycho, Bruce, is messing with me," I said with a sigh.Franz grounded his teeth. "That son of a bitch! I'll beat him to the ground!""Calm down," I said, soothing his anger before changing the subject, "How did you get in here?""I went through a lot of my informants before finally finding out that Bruce frequents this bar," Franz replied as he set down the tray. "I was going to kidnap and threaten him
I was shocked at Bruce's actions, which made me knock into the glass on the table, spilling water all over and onto the floor."N-nothing," I replied, shaking my head.Breaking free from his embrace, I turned around to meet his thoughtful gaze."Why haven't you left today?" I asked stiffly, changing the subject while ignoring the water that continued to drip to the ground."Didn't I say I'd take you to the cafe today?"I gave him an awkward smile. "Really? Aren't you busy with work? I can go on my own."Bruce stared at me unblinkingly, with a teasing look in his eyes.I could almost read the implications in his look and immediately defended myself, "I'm not trying to escape."Bruce raised an eyebrow.I calmed myself and continued, "You already have so many bodyguards following me around. How will I have a chance to escape? I just want to roam around and have a change of scenery. Besides, I thought about things last night... I was wrong. I'll try to learn to accept you from now on. I d
"Hurry and change into this. I'll get you out through the back door," Franz said as he pushed me into the bathroom."You sure Bruce won’t notice?" I reconfirmed with Franz uneasily. I didn't dare to gamble on it. I could still remember the freaking story Bruce had told me -- his ex-wife and her lover all had died in his hands.I didn't care what would happen to me, but I didn't want Franz getting hurt because of me."Don't worry. I added a sleeping drug to his coffee. He's probably falling asleep now, so hurry up and change your clothes!"I was relieved to hear that, and I immediately changed into the waitress uniform that Franz handed to me. I also tied up my hair and put on a mask. "Let's go."Franz led me to the back door, and it was fortunate that none of Bruce's men were around. We very smoothly got into a black car that Franz had prepared beforehand.Franz sped along all the way. I watched as the city that had trapped me like a prison for so long gradually get further and fur
(Lionel's POV)"Didn't I ask you guys to keep an eye on Franz?! Is this how you do your jobs?!" I hissed, pinching the bridge of my nose in annoyance. A row of guards stood there with their heads bowed, and seemed like they didn't even dare breathe."What the hell are you still standing there for? Find him. Now!" "Understood!" they said in unison before leaving my office.I sighed and slammed my fist harshly on the desk.Franz was an idiot! He was seriously adding problems to my already mountain of issues!Rylee hadn't gotten the antidote to the poison she was fed, and if he took her away... I couldn't imagine the consequences.Damn it! I needed to see Doug Bacote, immediately!I called my assistant and asked about the meeting with Doug. Fortunately, my assistant had good news for me this time."Doug has agreed to meet you, but has one condition.""What is it? My assistant hesitated, and my heart raced as I waited, "Say it!""Well... He asks that you go alone and that no companion
The lamp shattered after the deafening noise, and I watched scarlet liquid slide down Franz's head. His expression turned blank for a moment before he fell limply to the ground, his eyes unfocused and staring at nothing before him.With Franz's Beta power, I knew he could have easily dodged or returned the blow. But because he wanted to get the antidote for me...!It was all my fault!"F-Franz...!" I burst into tears, and I couldn't stop coughing up blood as I struggled to crawl across the floor to him.Bruce laughed wickedly with no mercy on his face. He exercised his neck and tipped his head to a side, then stepped on Franz's temples. The silver stud in his left ear glimmered in the daylight, and the shadows fell on his face, making him look like... a demon.At that moment I knew what a demon would look like. Bruce was indeed like one."Please... Don't hurt him...! I'll go with you... You can take out all your anger on me or punish me! I won't escape anymore, I swear! P-please... l
(Lionel's POV)"Okay, I'll do it," I said without hesitation.Werewolves were afraid of silver, as it could burn and even kill them. But if it could save Rylee? I would give my life to save her, not to mention just a right arm.I picked up the dagger and brought it down quickly into my arm.The blade slid through my flesh easily like a hot knife slicing through butter, right through the bone, and deep through my arm. A burning feeling flared up instantly, and intense pain shot through me that I could hardly stand.However, to save Rylee, this pain was nothing.I gritted my teeth and pulled out the dagger, letting the blood flow freely as I tossed the blade aside. I threw the blood-soaked dagger to the floor and, in severe pain, said to Bruce, "Now, give me back my Rylee."Bruce looked from my rapidly festering wounds to my face, looking at me like I was a monster."You're nuts... You're insane!" Bruce exclaimed, shaking his head stiffly, his face filled with disbelief.I approached h
Rylee's POVI opened my eyes and saw only white.Where was I?I turned my head to see a gorgeous lady looking at me with red, puffy eyes.Was she crying... for me?But... Why? Did I know her?"Who are you?" I asked, looking blankly at the woman before me."Rylee..." she said, her lips quivering as she looked at me.I frowned. "Rylee...? Is that my name?""How can this be... Don't you remember me? It's me, Stacey...!"She choked on her words, and I studied her anxious face, trying to recall something, but my mind was completely empty. I couldn't remember anything."I really can't remember. Have... Have we met before?"Her face turned even paler, and her lips trembled even worse. "You don't remember anything? Then what about Lionel?""Lionel...?" The name was familiar on my lips, but I couldn't remember anything about it."What about Franz? Jenna? You don't remember them either?"I shook my head in confusion."What about Rina? Your wolf? Try reaching out to her!"Wolf?I didn't underst
The man's hand on my head stopped moving. I looked up at him in confusion. "What's wrong? You can't tell me your name?"The man's eyelashes fluttered. He took a deep breath and asked, "Rylee... Are you joking with me?"I straightened up, sat directly across his lap, hugged his neck, and chuckled. "Let me guess, we used to have a good relationship, right?"The man kept silent as he continued to gaze at me deeply.I snuggled into his arms and sniffed his neck. I was addicted to his smell!"I forgot a lot of things... and that includes you. I'm sorry."Rina told me that he was my lover, but I had forgotten all about him!If thinking on his feet, I was really out of line.I licked and nipped at his throat as though trying to curry his favor and said in an almost whine, "Are you angry? Forgive me, okay?"The man's tense body slowly relaxed, but there was a complicated look in his eyes that I couldn't understand.(Lionel's POV)Rylee was awake!The look she cast my way was so pure and strai
"Ben!" Lionel roared. "Take her away!" "I won't leave!" I cried in response. "Lionel, I know about everything! All of it! You liar! Why didn't you tell me that you let Bruce take me to save my life? Why didn't you tell me you ruined your hand to rescue me? Why?!"Lionel didn't answer, but he lowered his head, a soft gaze in his eyes that he would never show as a king."Is he the only one in your eyes?!" Bruce growled at me while I waited for Lionel's answer. "I'm also your fucking mate, you know?!"I slowly turned to glare at Bruce, then sneered, "You've only been using me from the start! I'm only a tool in your eyes!"Bruce was stunned. "What are you talking about? I went out of my way to wage war against the Blood Shadow Pack to take you back! I did all of this for you!""Enough!" I screamed. "Did you really think I'm stupid?"I made my way slowly toward Lionel and Bruce. "I still remember the story you told me about your life. If I'm not mistaken, the father you spoke about... It'
After three days of traveling, I finally saw Stacey again. She and Ben had worked out all their troubles and even had a son.Stacey was excited when she saw me."You finally remembered?" she asked."Yes," I replied with a smile. When I looked at the familiar surroundings of the Moon House, I felt warm inside.Stacey had tears in her eyes and choked up when she saw my round belly. "It'll be okay. I'll treat your baby as my own. We'll raise them together, okay?"I nodded gratefully, and we hugged each other tightly.A week later, I gave birth smoothly to twins with Stacey's help. As if verifying the existence of my past and life, I gave birth to two daughters.However, I vowed that I would never let them experience the same miserable fate I did. I would love them both equally and ensure they grew up healthy and happy."Have you thought of names for them?" Stacey asked once everything had settled down."Yeah," I responded as I cooed at them. "Their names will be Celest and Elsine.""They
"You still want to leave me, don't you?" Lionel asked calmly from where he sat on the couch.I was silent for a while before I said, "I thought you already knew the answer to that.""So, no matter what I do, I can't convince you to stay," Lionel said with a smile."That's right. Staying by your side will only make me recall the painful memories repeatedly," I said.Lionel closed his eyes, the veins on his forehead growing more prominent as the minutes ticked by. After a few moments, he opened his eyes and said hoarsely, "Okay." I was dumbfounded. Had I misheard him?"W-what did you say?""I said okay. Leave. Take the baby... and leave," Lionel said."Why would you-""I don't want you to suffer anymore, and I don't want to suffer anymore either because of you," Lionel cut me off, the smile still on his lips. "I know you'll never forgive me, so... I won't trap you here anymore."With that said, he got up to leave. Before he exited the room, he stopped and said, "I'll have someone pack
Two months later, I was sitting by the window and caressing my round belly when the butler came to me and said, "My lady, the Blue Moon Pack's Alpha and Luna are here for a visit."I stayed silent for a while as I continued to rub my stomach before finally saying, "Let them in.""Understood."After the butler left, Rina asked, 'Are you actually willing to meet them?''No,' I replied easily.'Then why did you let them in?' 'I'm simply curious...' I chucked mockingly. 'I wonder... What do they have to talk to me about now that things have reached this point?'The door to the room opened once more, and my parents walked in. Unlike what I remembered, they looked much older now. Their heads were full of visible white hair, and the wrinkles on their faces were prominent, especially on my father's. He was no longer the towering and intimidating Alpha, and the vicissitudes of age and helplessness were obvious in his eyes.As required by etiquette, they gave me a respectful salute. I waved m
I never thought I would learn the truth of my past this way, and I didn't expect to feel calm while listening to Jenna speak. As the tale unraveled, it felt like someone was picking apart old scars on my skin and making them bleed. However, I simply stood quietly, listening to the woman huddled in the cage as she recounted the memories. It felt surreal, like listening to stories I was not part of, even though I played a huge role in them.Jenna spoke for a long time, and once her trembling voice stopped, it was a long time before I finally said, "I'll release you once the ship docks at the shore."Jenna was shocked by my mild response. "...Don't you hate me? I... I stole the life that was meant to be yours. I... I even wanted to kill you...""What answer do you want from me?" I shot back at her with a mocking smile. "If you were me, what would you do?"Jenna paled instantly at my words.I signed and turned to leave, ignoring the hysterical sobs that broke out behind me. I leaned on t
"What did you say?" I asked. I was so shocked that I stopped struggling."Jenna isn't pregnant. She showed up that way to sabotage our relationship," Lionel said.I blinked, confused. "But I clearly saw-""Bring her in!" Lionel suddenly said coldly.The bedroom door opened, and two guards walked in. They carried a she-wolf with messy hair into the room and threw her on the ground. She coughed violently for a while before finally looking up, revealing a familiar face.It... was Jenna!Why was she here?"Tell her," Lionel firmly ordered as he looked at Jenna sternly.Jenna visibly shuddered at the sound of Lionel's voice, curling into a ball as if terrified of him.What exactly had Lionel done to her? Jenna used to be so proud and arrogant, but now she looked like she had a mental breakdown."Don't test my patience," Lionel warned.Jenna trembled even more at that, and she glanced at me before finally stuttering out, "Y-yes... I faked my pregnancy. I wanted to destroy your relationship
I gritted my teeth, tore off the cloth around Lionel's waist, and held his huge member in my hands. After stroking it a few times, it gradually hardened, and I leaned down to take it into my mouth, swallowing as I did.Lionel let out a low, muffled grunt, but his eyes remained closed. He subconsciously snapped his waist upward by instinct, and his member fully hardened after a few minutes of sucking. It was a matter of life and death, so I didn't care how embarrassing the situation was. I pulled off my panties and rubbed my clit, pushing two fingers inside my core and stretching my walls quickly. When I felt wet enough and fluids dripped from between my legs, I straddled Lionel and took his large dick into me in one smooth motion.The sex was rushed, and there was not a hint of pleasure in this exchange. The entire situation was absurd, but I could feel the poison slowly being transferred into my body as my strength drained away quickly. It was working! However, I needed to keep goi
My heart tightened at Lionel's condition. He tried his best to smile, but it came out more like a grimace, then he reached up to touch my cheek. "Don't be scared, Rylee, I..."His eyes slipped closed before he could finish his words, and his body became heavy as he fell unconscious."Lionel! Wake up! Stop scaring me like this, Lionel!"No matter how many times I called his name, Lionel's eyes remained closed. The rain got heavier, and panic seeped into my mind. I looked around, but there was nothing in the clearing save for the trees around us.If we stayed here, Lionel might die. The thought of Lionel's death caused agony to wash over me, and I lost my breath for a moment. No, I couldn't sit here and wait for death! I needed to at least find a place out of the rain.I gritted my teeth, took off my wedding dress, and then wrapped Lionel's shredded clothes around my chest before placing him on my back and walking back along the path we came from."Bastard! You better hold on. If you
(Rylee's POV)Lionel suddenly stopped talking, and I looked up at him only to see a fierce scowl on his face."Shh!" He held a finger to his lips, gesturing for me to keep quiet, followed by a wary look around the area. The rain pounded frantically through the leaves and onto the ground, the rhythm of it sounding like drum beats.Before I could react, a huge blur burst out from the bushes and lunged at us. It took a moment for my eyes to adjust, and I realized it was an unusually large wolf!It's eyes were glittering green, shining fiercely with a maniacal glint. I could practically taste the bloodlust radiating from it!But that was not the worst of it. When the brown wolf shot out, more than a dozen wolves followed behind, their sharp canines glinting and growls echoing in the air.Lionel reacted instantly, slipping his arm around my waist. He lifted me and leaped upward to avoid the brown wolf's attack. I couldn't keep up with the sudden change in momentum and only heard the wind