"I'd like to offer you a deal," Darla said intently. "And I'm sure you'll be interested in it," she continued.Lance exhaled softly as he looked away. He felt that this woman was using him, taking advantage of him for this incident. And all that only led Lance to one conclusion. Lance looked suspiciously at Darla with narrowed eyes."Are you trying to set me up?" he asked probingly.Darla opened her jaw. She licked her lips and purred softly."I'll never forget how much you enjoyed our hot night," Darla said."I told you that I was drunk. I don't remember anything. So, how do I know if I enjoyed it?" Lance retorted.Darla laughed and walked over to Lance while holding the blanket to her chest. She stopped two steps away from him and turned to the right and left."See?" Darla pointed to some kiss marks on his neck. Then she lowered the blanket slightly and said, "And all this. You left a lot of kiss marks on my body. Or do you want to see more on other parts?" Darla teased.Lance clenc
Ryn sat in front of the mirror, brushing her hair while wondering where Albert was. Since she woke up this morning, Albert had not been in the room. Last night, the Alpha had said he would take her to see how the Warriors and future Warriors of the Golden Moon Pack practised. However, until she finished bathing and was ready to leave, Albert still hadn't shown himself. Therefore, Ryn decided to go looking for Albert. She would go to the training ground but did not find him.The training ground Albert had mentioned was located in the east courtyard of the palace. To get to that place, Ryn walked down the corridor to the east wing of the court while looking around, and maybe she would find Albert in one of the places there. Unfortunately, it was not Albert that Ryn saw, but Lance."Lance? What's he doing there?" muttered Ryn.From afar, Ryn saw Lance stepping quickly from the corridor connected to Sebastian and his daughter's room. The girl furrowed her brows. Lance's room was in the we
The door closed with a bang. Ryn was startled. She squinted while closing her eyes as the door thump seemed to hit her body. The girl touched her lips to Lance's kiss mark. She regarded Lance's kind gesture as the care and affection of a friend. Although there was no denying that Ryn's heart had wondered why Lance was that good to her. It had crossed her mind if Lance considered their friendship to have more meaning. However, Ryn quickly dismissed that thought because she didn't want their friendship destroyed. And now, all was revealed. Lance had just admitted that he loved her.It may be true that there will never be a friendship between a man and a woman. There will always be another feeling involved, which is love. So, what should Ryn do? She loved Lance, but not more than a friend. Besides, she has such a strong bond with Albert. She has an undeniable love for the Alpha.Lance's expression of love reminded Ryn of when she first joined Albert in the Golden Moon Pack. She thought t
Lance Morgan entered the courtyard after Sebastian called his name. The man walked confidently, and both corners of his lips lifted to their maximum. Before joining the candidates, Lance stood facing the spot where Albert and Ryn sat. He looked at the Alpha with his chin up, his gaze calm but sharp.He smiled and said, "Thank you, Alpha Albert, for allowing me to train with your renowned Warrior. It is a great honour. When else can I train with the Alpha of the Golden Moon Pack and his Luna To-be witnessing?" Lance ended the sentence with a scrolling glance at Ryn.Lance and Ryn's eyes met each other in a straight line. Ryn felt the emotion emanating from the man's eyes—a kind of disappointment and anger mixed. The girl then turned her face away, looking in another direction because she couldn't bear to look at Lance for long. What happened this morning made Ryn feel awkward when facing the man."Alright, Mr. Morgan. I'll get you a group," Sebastian interrupted, drawing Lance's attent
"Enough!" Sebastian exclaimed as he swung his legs closer to the two men.It wasn't only Arian who saw Lance's eye color change. Another person was secretly watching him, and that person was Sebastian."Who is he actually?" muttered Sebastian.Sebastian sensed an irregularity since Lance arrived at the Golden Moon Pack. The lines on Lance's face looked familiar. Sebastian felt like he was seeing someone he knew but couldn't find that figure in his memory. With Lance's bloodshot eyes, Sebastian felt even more that Lance wasn't just anyone.Lance let go of Arian and stood straight, trying to normalize his panting breath. As his heartbeat gradually normalized, Lance's irises changed to their original color. He then extended a hand to Arian."Now, do you believe that I'm not a quitter?" Lance said with a crooked smile and one raised eyebrow.There was still a questioning look on Arian's face when the man took Lance's hand and jumped to his feet. He briefly turned to Sebastian, then center
"Alpha Albert," Jayden called out.Albert looked away, turning his head in the direction the voice came from. Jayden appeared with a severe face, walking up to the Alpha. From the Beta's expression, it looked like he had something important to say. Albert guessed that this was their pending conversation."Did they call you again?" asked Albert once Jayden stopped beside him."More than that," Jayden replied. The man paused for a moment on his words before saying, "They came here to see you.""They're here?" repeated Albert, as if doubting the Beta's words."Yes, they are here and are waiting for you to talk," Jayden confirmed.Those people were very persistent in wanting to buy his resort. They even brought the matter to the house."Is he Drake Harmon?" asked Albert."No." Jayden shook his head. "They are Mr. White and Mr. Newman.""Alright. I'll be right there," Albert said. The man asked Ryn, "Do you want to come with me?""No, I don't. I... still want to be here, watching them trai
With his body dripping with sweat, Lance went back into the room to clean up. Today's training was quite draining. Lance didn't expect training with those guys to be this much fun. Perhaps he would have felt at home in the Golden Moon Pack if it wasn't a pack under Albert's leadership. Especially with Ryn there, Lance would have loved the place. Unfortunately, all that fun had to be broken by a fact that hit him hard. In that pleasant place, the girl of his heart would belong to another man. In that fun place, his brother was ruling with his arrogance."What the fuck!" cursed Lance as he punched the wall, expressing his training with those guys frustration.Sometimes, fate is so cruel. I don't know how often Lance cursed luck for the wounds carved into his heart. However, the man was still trying to survive, even though he had to struggle to reduce the tightness in his chest.Cold water poured down his body from head to toe. He let the coldness flow across the surface of his skin, was
"If I asked you to leave, would you come with me?"That question made Ryn's body freeze. Lance had just offered her an escape. In other words, Ryn had to leave Albert and go with him.Lance snorted sarcastically while looking away. "I knew it," he said as he scanned Ryn. "You're not going to do it," the man continued."Lance-"Lance cut Ryn off by holding up his palm."You don't have to make excuses. I know what you're thinking," the man said.After saying that, Lance turned around and picked up his things from the nightstand. Then he opened the closet and took out a backpack."What the hell are you doing?" asked Ryn. The girl walked over, suspecting that Lance would do what she had in mind.Lance ignored the question. He was busy taking some of his clothes from the closet and stuffing them into the backpack, leaving only the clothes there since his arrival."Answer me! Damn it!" snapped Ryn. She tugged on Lance's shoulders, causing his body to turn toward her. Ryn gave Lance a demand
Excitement swelled in the palace, welcoming the victory they had won. Applause and cheers flowed beautifully as the Alpha entered the court. Everyone was happy. Everyone celebrated the victory, though they also felt the loss of several pack members killed in battle. "Albert," said a voice over the din of the crowd. Judith broke the line of pack members and walked quickly to the Alpha. A worried look crossed her face when she saw Ryn unconscious in Albert's arms. "She's hurt," she commented once she reached Albert. Judith examined some of the wounds on the girl's face. "Bad enough to knock her out," Albert said. "Doctor Mike is still busy taking care of the injured pack members, and I see he's got a lot of injuries himself. I think I can help check on Luna Ryn while we wait for Doctor Mike," Judith said. "I'll take her to the room," Albert replied. Judith nodded and followed Albert, who took Ryn to the room. The Alpha laid Ryn on the bed carefully, not caring about the blood and
Clothes, claws, hands, and face were all covered in a thick red liquid. The stench of blood pierced the lungs. Corpses were strewn about like thousands of dead fish washed up on the shore. Sorrowful moans could be heard faintly from the souls separated from the bodies. Proof that the battle had taken many lives."Albert, watch out!"Hearing the warning cry, Albert turned his head. The Alpha looked at his worried-looking Luna. Ryn pointed at the oncoming enemy. Albert was not unaware that three Alphas were heading his way. He knew, but there was not the slightest intention to run. Albert nodded to Ryn and then looked back at the three Alphas approaching him. The Alpha's howls echoed in all directions, preparing to fight the three attacking Alphas.Undaunted, Albert welcomed the attacks from the three Alphas with open arms. Unarmed, relying solely on his physical strength. It was a very unfavorable condition, but it did not discourage him. Fighting one-on-one would be easy for him. Howe
One corner of Albert's lips lifted slowly. Ryn's burning enthusiasm also fueled his fire. He did not see the slightest fear in Ryn's eyes, which was very different from when the girl had her visions."I'm so lucky to have a Luna like you," Albert said proudly. The man then extended a hand, and Ryn took it. "Let's do this together," he continued.Hand in hand, Albert and Ryn exited the palace, striding wide to greet the oncoming enemy."I love seeing our Alpha and Luna," Dominic whispered to Jayden."They're the best Alpha and Luna pair I've ever met," Jayden replied."Yep! Totally agree!" Dominic snapped his fingers."The Moon Goddess never gets mates wrong," Jayden chimed in. "Let's not let our Alpha and Luna fight the enemy alone," Jayden invited.Dominic eagerly welcomed the invitation. The two men immediately set off, following Albert and Ryn, who had left earlier.When they arrived at the courtyard, Albert saw that his men were on standby. They set up barricades outside and insid
Hurried footsteps could be heard approaching. Albert and Jayden turned in the direction of the sound. One of the Warriors came to them with a serious look."Dom," Jayden greeted. "How are things outside?" Jayden asked. He knew the warrior hadn't come for mere pleasantries; he must have gotten a message from Sebastian.The man named Dominic stopped before the Alpha, saluted with a nod of his head, and then answered Jayden's question, "There's a lot of them. We need help to keep them from entering the palace grounds."The famous Golden Moon Pack warriors, as well as Sebastian, had already taken matters into their own hands to deal with the enemy. However, in reality, the number of opponents they had to face was beyond prediction. There were hundreds of werewolves moving against the Golden Moon Pack as if they had been prepared for the attack.A warrior facing ten people at once would be fine. However, they could remember the fact that there were Alphas also coming down to attack, who ha
Confession and atonement are the most beautiful things about ending a feud. Forgiving and accepting each other is another way to let go of the burdens that have been piling up in our minds.Albert has not fully accepted fate because, until this moment, he still cannot accept Lance as his younger brother. However, by taking into account the fact that Judith was his mother, he felt that his chest was much lighter. There was a sense of relief, like a heavy burden that had been lifted."What made you smile to yourself, hm?" asked Ryn.The girl had been watching Albert for some time now. The Alpha, who was sitting on the balcony, seemed to be daydreaming while occasionally smiling faintly.Ryn's question forced Albert out of his reverie. The Alpha blinks his eyes quickly while looking back at the girl."What are you doing there?" Albert asked.Ryn walked up to the Alpha. A small smile spread across the girl's lips as she felt the aura of happiness radiating from the Alpha's face. Behind Al
The three people sitting at the same table looked at each other. Ryn's answer seemed to confirm that the terrible incident happened in the Golden Moon Pack. As pack leader, Albert's mind immediately went to the incident during the coronation ceremony, where several of his guests had collapsed."I believe all of this is connected," Albert said."That's very possible, considering Ryn has experienced this before, and it's proven true," Judith said.Albert gritted his teeth. His hands were clenched tightly with emotion. If Ryn's vision were true, a great battle would be in his palace. Perhaps this was a sign the Moon Goddess had given them. So that Albert could prepare everything."Do you know when it will happen?" Albert asked Ryn.The girl shook her head. She could not find any clues about the exact time of the battle."I'm sorry," Ryn said regretfully."Not your fault," Albert replied. He turned to Judith and said, "Thank you for coming here.""No need to thank me. I didn't do anything
This emergency forced Albert to summon Judith to the palace. He believed that Judith was the one who knew the most about Ryn's visions."Don't worry! No matter how bad it is, we'll face it together." Albert kissed Ryn's forehead.The girl was still scared, even though Albert often assured her they would face any problem together. Ryn didn't want Albert to leave her side, even for a second.There was a knock on the door, and Albert was forced to let go of his girlfriend's embrace. He went to open the door."Mrs. Morrow is here, Alpha Albert," said a man, one of Albert's wolves."I'll see her soon," replied the Alpha.Albert quickly returned and told Ryn that the person they were waiting for had arrived. They hurriedly went to meet the waiting Judith."Judith!" Ryn half-ran over to the forty-year-old woman sitting on the sofa."Ryn," Judith replied.The woman stood up and greeted Ryn, who immediately hugged her tightly."What happened?" Judith stroked Ryn's back while glancing at Albert
Ryn gently caressed Albert's face. She gave the Alpha a warm smile, creating a sense of comfort in her lover."I have nothing to comfort you with but love," Ryn said.Albert's hazel irises scanned the beautiful face intently. The man let Ryn's soft fingers surf over whatever the girl wanted. No words, just a look with his eyes as permission."The responsibility that lies on your shoulders is heavy. I know that." Ryn lowered her touch from Albert's face to the man's shoulders. She briefly stroked it and rested her palm on the Alpha's chest. His face lifted slowly, meeting her gaze in a straight line. "Put all that fatigue behind you for a moment. Give your body and brain a chance to rest for a moment. I'm here, Albert. I'll do whatever it takes to ease the burden weighing you down," she continued as she nuzzled the Alpha's chest.Those delicate fingers gave her a soft, lulling touch. Then she undid the buttons of Albert's shirt one by one until the hair underneath reached the net. Ryn
Albert's self-investigation did not go as expected. The scouts he ordered to search for information were, in fact, unsuccessful in providing the name of someone who posed a threat."I'm sorry, Alpha Albert." Jayden looked down in shame for not succeeding in giving maximum results for the task assigned to him.Albert took a deep breath. He would not blame Jayden for this unsatisfactory result. Apparently, the opponent this time was quite clever and cunning. Even from the CCTV camera footage, nothing suspicious was found."It's not your fault. No need to apologise," Albert said."What about the lab test results of the food and drinks?" asked Jayden."Nothing. There are no indications of poison in the food and drinks we provide," Albert replied. "However, the blood sample was positive for botulinum. Neurotoxin," he continued."Neurotoxin?" Jayden confirmed."That's right. Mike said it usually takes effect about 12 hours after exposure. Doesn't that mean they were exposed to the poison ou