EASTON'S POVI was so shocked that I widened my eyes. The feeling of electricity running through my hand was real, and I couldn't be wrong. I momentarily let go of Lea's hand and looked down at my palm. There was no trace of anything as if the previous shockwave was just my imagination. But I can't be wrong. I couldn't have been hallucinating if my whole body was shocked.My mind drifted back to some time ago. When Vincent, the delta who had been serving the pack, and I were talking on the back porch. The man looked at me with a flat face. And I had the same expression as him. We used to exchange ideas when we finished packing work together."What makes you sure she's your mate?" I asked something quite complicated. Although it seems so simple, the matter of mate, not everyone can recognize it quickly. Until now, I still don't understand how we can realize my own mate. And this question keeps chasing me like a ghost.Vincent nodded. He stood tall near the lures I was sitting on. "Of c
LEA'S POVWhen the sun's glare began to make me unable to fall asleep, a warm feeling spread through me. Curiosity and excitement suddenly took over, and I had difficulty closing my eyes.Something unusual was happening out there. I opened my eyes with half the strength I had yet to recover. Even when all my senses of taste and sight were weak, something urged me to wake up immediately.And just as these eyes opened, the silhouette of someone in front of me made Juria, my wolf, thrash violently. "Mate! Mate!"We had greeted each other, and I was becoming increasingly convinced by the feeling that kept pushing me to open my eyes wider. It was Easton Winchester, the boss at my workplace, and now I believed him to be my eye, too."Mate!" Juria shouted back loudly in my head. Easton's hand touched mine and grasped it gently. Until my body felt so hot. It was like a pile of energy that kept getting locked up until it suddenly got a strong push and finally exploded. No, I couldn't just let
LEA'S POVI opened my eyes again. I had no idea how long I’d been asleep, but when I woke, the sun had already risen again. It seemed that yesterday, I’d spent far too much time asleep, from morning until morning once more. And now, I couldn’t tell if it was still morning or already afternoon. If it weren’t for the wall clock ticking steadily in the middle of the room, I might have been completely confused by now.I turned over and found Easton still lying beside me, his eyes closed. Everything felt different now. "I can remember everything clearly," I thought. There was nothing I’d forgotten, nothing at all.Unlike before, when we had been intimate while I was under the influence of alcohol, this time, we were both fully aware. I could remember every detail vividly—how Easton pressed against me and made me scream throughout the night, or how he treated me with such tenderness and warmth at other moments.“Mate!” Juria’s voice echoed loudly once more. My wolf seemed to never sleep, al
LEA'S POVWhen I heard Easton's words, my face suddenly became hot. It was unavoidable, and I'm sure even my ears were turning red. I obviously couldn't see Easton's face directly. He might not be teasing me like he usually does, but I would prefer to avoid direct eye contact with him.Easton smiled, rubbed the lower part of my back, and just kept going if it made me feel better. "Thank you very much."Easton just nodded and ruffled my hair. "Go on and sit quietly here." I wasn't going to rebel anymore. There was no point. I couldn't move much because my tailbone felt challenging to move. My back and legs were significantly affected; there was a numbness that covered them, and it made me feel so burned.Easton stood up and walked out of the room. He closed the door, leaving me in the same position as before.And now, as I sat quietly on the bed, instead of getting better, my mind wandered wildly. I remembered everything vividly, including how Easton treated me so badly yesterday. He l
I shot a sharp look at Easton, who was casually carrying me in his arms. I could see the satisfied expression on his face after our long, drawn-out shower. My legs trembled slightly, weak from exhaustion, and there was no one to blame but Easton.This man—I didn’t even know what to say. There was a reason I had resisted letting him help me clean up. I knew it would inevitably lead to another round of heated activity that could go on for who knows how long. Easton’s stamina was relentless; he could wear me down until I had no choice but to surrender.“I should have known this would happen. You’ve made it impossible for me to walk properly.” It wasn’t just talk. Even though I was an alpha, taking on Easton left me utterly drained.Easton chuckled, clearly amused by my exasperated eye roll. “Why? Didn’t you enjoy it?”Yes, I did enjoy it, I couldn’t deny that. But look at the outcome—we spent nearly an hour just cleaning ourselves up from all the mess caused by our heated activities.Eas
LEA'S POVJuria's voice echoed in my head clearly. The one wolf seemed to get excited when Easton's name came to my mind. I let out a long breath and adjusted my sleeping position to supine. "How is this?""How what?" Instead of a warm and friendly welcome, Juria shot back with her sensitive tone. She seemed to have stereotyped me. Her tone never sounded pleasant at all."I've noticed since the first time I met her. Didn't you feel it at all?" Juria asked, half-mocking and also sneering. "You should realize that our bodies are overreacting."I snorted, shaking my head because I felt that what Juria said was not entirely true. "Ah, you speak so arrogantly."If she had indeed realized it from the start, Juria should have made me learn from that moment and told me who Easton really was instead of sitting back and just watching all the stupid things I did when I was with Easton.And indeed, Juria could hear all my thoughts about him. The wolf glared, looking unhappy. "Stop talking about m
LEA'S POVThere were seven chairs arranged around a rectangular dining table. Mrs. Paula sat on the second chair right in front of me. That left five other empty seats. One of which was the head of the family's section, which I believe belonged to Easton. I don't know who the others belong to, but there are only two of us here. Because the servants were standing firmly behind the closed door. They left us alone in privacy, a custom that made me feel unlucky.Although I had met Easton's mother before, being alone with her in the dining room like this made me feel uncomfortable. The atmosphere between us felt tense and stiff, although there hadn't been a long conversation between us. I forced a smile, even though it felt so stiff. "Why isn't Easton back yet?" I could only mutter in annoyance. Feeling curious because Easton promised to come back soon. He had been gone for an hour. And until now, there has been no sign that he will be back soon. Perhaps something was troubling him? It co
LEA'S POVWhat Mrs. Paula said made a slice of the room freeze. I don't know if it was just me or if Easton was just staring at her coldly. I didn't understand what was going on between them. Because right now, both of them seemed unwilling to shift their gaze from each other so sharply. Like there was a match that could only be won if one of them weakened their gaze or just looked away. And amazingly, neither of them wanted to do so.Easton stood facing Mrs. Paula fully. "I've found my true eye. And that is, Lea." There was nothing Easton was trying to cover up. The man spoke straight without beating around the bush. Even so, I could feel Easton's big hand, which immediately grasped my hand gently and showed it to his mother. There was a peck on the back of my hand at that moment. It felt like the fire instantly spread to the surface so quickly.I swallowed slowly, clearly sensing that Madam Paula was now observing me and judging me from whatever angle. But I tried not to be provoked
LEA'S POVDays have turned into weeks, and weeks have turned into months. Time continues to pass quickly until my pregnancy has reached nine months. My belly has grown, with the fetus moving actively every day. There is no moment that is not thrilling every day to see my fetus showing its increasingly agile state in there. And today, the miracle will come true. I would see the most beautiful gift of my life as it was time for my baby to be born into the world.Sweat was pouring down my face, and the pain was relentless. My eyes were closed, and my breathing was carefully managed. The doctor and nurses were by my side, preparing all the necessities for me to survive the birth of my child. Easton was no exception. My eyes are also here, standing with two eyebrows tightly linked.My mouth opened and closed, with my eyes tightly closed. My hands were clenched into fists, whimpering slightly as the pain continued to attack me from within. I wanted so badly to scream, but every time my mou
LEA'S POVI was still laughing when Easton said not to let him find me. The ice cream in my hand was about to melt, and I could only shake my head. I enjoyed playing chase with Eatson because it was a lot of fun.However, when the ice cream in my hand ran out and I turned around, I was shocked by Eatson's presence. He was already standing with his arms crossed over his chest, and his eyes gazed right at me flatly.I knew that I would be caught. I didn't expect it to be this soon. The phone call ended a few minutes ago, and my eyes were already here. I smiled, looking at Easton, who hadn't left his spot. Even when silent and doing nothing like this, Easton still looks handsome. Very handsome. "Why do you like testing my patience so much, Lea?" Easton's voice sounded annoyed, his eyebrows dipping down with a crumpled face. He walked over and carefully checked my head and other body parts.A long sigh escaped Easton's mouth. He massaged his head as he shook his head. "You know, what yo
LEA'S POVThe news was so shocking that my mouth opened and closed silently. Easton's eyes were shining, and he kissed my hand repeatedly. While I wasn't sure what I had just heard. "So, I'm really pregnant?"Easton nodded, his smile expanding beautifully. I almost squealed, but I held back because my hand was covering my mouth to keep from screaming. Such news made my heart swell. My emotions were exploding like fireworks on New Year's Eve.I lowered my head, staring at my still-flat stomach. My hand moved and came down, rubbing the surface with emotion. "I'm going to have a baby." What a wonderful surprise! Moongoodess had given me a very special gift. I couldn't wait to tell her I was so happy for her."Are you happy?" asked Easton.I looked up, then nodded. The man etta[ smiled, then gave the back of my hand a small peck. One of his free hands moved down, rubbing my stomach before placing it on top of mine. A warm feeling quickly spread through my heart."I'm really happy with thi
Easton's POVLea was lying on the bed, unconscious. She collapsed while we still walked around enjoying the morning air on the hill. Her face looked so pale, and her temperature had dropped. Le seemed exhausted, whereas she had always had tremendous energy as an alpha female.I took a deep breath and rubbed Lea's forehead. My mind was racing, wondering what was going on. Could this all be an effect of the war we had been through? Could something have hit Lea while I was unconscious? Or, worst of all, I was the one who caused this. If anything terrible happened to Lea, I couldn't forgive myself. She was half of my life. She was everything to me. Seeing Lea helplessly made my heart feel sick and uncomfortable.My gaze shifted to Doctor Sean, who had just finished examining Lea's condition. "So, what happened to Lea?"I hoped that Lea would be fine and that she wasn't in severe pain. My forehead furrowed deeply. It had been some time since we had been inside this house. But there was n
LEA’S POVI no longer count how long it's been since Easton woke up from his long slumber. Because all the time we've spent together feels so enjoyable. There's no regret or other hurts, we can smile at each other without any burden.Like today, unexpectedly Easton prepared a surprise dinner right in front of his house. The spacious yard with many lush trees was transformed into a romantic dinner setting with candles beautifully scattered in various corners. A table covered in white cloth with delicious food awaited us.I could only laugh with my hand covering my mouth. Easton pulled out a chair for me. "What's all this? Why are you making such an effort?" I said, laughing. Truly, Easton is completely unpredictable with what he will do next.Easton smiled gently. The man was dressed in a black suit with neatly combed hair. His perfume spread, making me feel so captivated by him. "A little surprise for my beautiful mate. It's been a while since we had dinner outdoors."Ah, that's right
EASTON’S POVThey’ve gathered here just as I asked. The doctor who has been overseeing my condition in the pack, Dr. Sean, is also here, along with my mother and, of course, my mate, Lea. It’s not without reason that I’ve called these important people together. I need to confirm something after waking up from my long sleep. According to Lea, I had been unconscious and unresponsive for three days. And now, my body feels much lighter. If my suspicions are correct, this will be very good news for me.Dr. Sean holds a file in his hand, and I can see him glancing back and forth between the notes he’s taken. His brow furrows as he seems to think deeply before giving a small nod. After setting the notes down on the table, he clears his throat. "It appears that the curse Alpha Easton has been living with has disappeared."One short sentence, but it immediately makes Lea, sitting beside me, straighten up. I can feel her excitement, though she doesn’t show it outwardly. "Disappeared?" She doub
LEA'S POVEaston sat on the bed after I handed him a glass of water to soothe his throat. His dry lips no longer looked as parched as before. His eyes now focused on me, gazing deeply, filled with a glimmer of concern as vast as the ocean.Easton looked at me intently, one of his hands gently touching my cheek. "I tore it that day." He softly caressed the scar that had faded entirely, a scar caused by Easton when he lost consciousness during the battle."You must have been in pain, and it was my doing." Easton’s eyes, usually firm, now appeared fragile. "I should have protected you there. But instead, I hurt you with my own hands."I shook my head, holding Easton's hand on my cheek. "It wasn’t your fault, Easton."I hadn’t finished speaking, but Easton shook his head. "But I’m the one who hurt you. You bled because of my claws. You should have been more careful."I shook my head again, disagreeing with Easton as I looked deeply into his eyes. "It was just a small wound, not even enoug
LEA'S POVIt's already the third day since the doctor decided to keep observing Easton’s condition. Now, I’m buried in a pile of documents that need to be completed quickly due to the overwhelming amount of work. I’ve taken over his duties as Alpha, handling all of Easton’s responsibilities left unattended while unconscious. This includes pack-related matters and the job at the company where I’ve been serving as his secretary.“Take these,” I said, handing Leo over some documents I’d just reviewed. Easton's beta stood in front of me, taking everything I handed over. He’d also placed some new files on the desk, which I needed to finish by tomorrow at the latest.Leo nodded slightly. “Thank you, Luna Lea.” He straightened up while I returned to the remaining documents. Lunchtime had passed, and I’d just finished my meal at the desk. I figured going out would be a waste of time, so I ate here and got back to the endless work.But Leo hadn’t left yet. He was still standing there. I paused
LEA’S POVIt has been three days since that last fight. Easton still hasn't opened his eyes; there is no movement at all from his body. There are no signs indicating he will wake up anytime soon. He remains deep in his sleep, and the energy that usually radiates so strongly from him has vanished, no longer shining with the intensity I used to feel every day. This room, which usually feels spacious and comfortable, has now turned eerily silent and empty. Even though it's just Easton and me here, this silence feels more oppressive and more terrifying. Only I can gaze at him, touch him, hoping for even the slightest sign of life from him. But there is none. He keeps his eyes closed in a frightening calm as if time has stopped around him. The morning sunlight streams through the wide-open window, flooding the room with warm light, yet Easton remains unmoved. There’s not even the slightest indication that he is disturbed by the light, which usually makes him frown. I approach him, sitt