Everyone was filled with joy when Hunter and Aleah finally arrived. There was a collective sense of relief and happiness, especially because Aleah had returned safely. The elder members of the family, Sebastian and Damian, couldn’t contain their elation as they saw Aleah walk through the door. Even Benjamin was thrilled to see her, and to witness her standing beside Hunter once more. Everyone in the room was brimming with questions—what had happened to them? Where had they been? But Hunter, ever the reserved figure, simply said, “It doesn’t matter what happened. What matters is that Aleah is safe and home now.”
At the grand Bryant mansion, Sebastian’s family had been anxiously awaiting Aleah and Hunter’s arrival. Hunter had informed them earlier that they were on their way, and the anticipation was palpable. When Aleah and Hunter finally stepped through the ornate doors, Aleah was taken aback by the warm reception. Her father rushed toThe Alpha King received a commendation from the President for what you did in Italy. Even the UN forces are proud of your actions. They’re starting to recognize us and the Astral Guardians as allies,” an Alpha said to Hunter, his voice filled with a mix of respect and excitement. It was clear this recognition had sparked hope for their kind. “This could be the beginning of mortals finally accepting our existence,” he added thoughtfully.Hunter had just returned, barely settling in, when he was immediately summoned. There was no time to rest—his actions had rippled across their world and the mortal one.“If only they knew the real reason you went there,” the Alpha continued, his tone dipping into something more knowing. He was referring to Hunter’s capture of Giovanni’s group, an internationally wanted criminal faction responsible for countless crimes. Hunter’s decision to track them down had been personal, driven
Why did you agree to this?" Claire’s voice was sharp as she pulled Aleah aside, her footsteps quick and deliberate as they exited the conference room. The others stayed behind to discuss Kimberly, a mission so classified that only the military and the President were privy to it.Aleah tilted her head slightly, meeting her cousin’s piercing gaze. "Should I have refused?" she asked, her tone even but tinged with uncertainty."Absolutely!" Claire shot back, her frustration evident. "That’s your home, Aleah. You’re married to Alpha Hunter. You have every right to say no."Aleah exhaled, her expression softening. "But she needs help," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "And the President specifically said that Zen is the only one he trusts for this. I don’t want him to think I’m standing in Zen’s way. That’s not the kind of wife I want to be."Claire threw her hands up in exasperation. "That’s still no exc
"Aleah, you're here!" Michael called out, standing outside their house as he worked on installing the CCTV cameras. The President had required them to set up surveillance around the house to monitor anyone coming in for the safety of the young woman who would be staying with them. Aleah glanced towards the terrace and spotted Charles, who was also busy attaching a camera. She noticed some equipment scattered around the garden as well.She took a step back in surprise when a dog suddenly bolted out of the house. Before it could get close to her, Kimberly quickly scooped it up. Despite this, Aleah sneezed uncontrollably, her reaction immediate from being near the dog."Are you okay?" Kimberly asked, attempting to approach Aleah while holding the dog in her arms. But Aleah backed away, sneezing repeatedly, clearly bothered by the dog's fur and scent."Aleah!" Hunter called out as he rushed over, quickly stepping between Kimberly and Aleah. "I told you not to let your dog
Hold up, nobody move!" yelled a man in the bank, just as I was there. Four others rose from various corners, with one firing a shot into the air, sparking chaos among the patrons and making them duck for cover. The clerks scrambled to hide under their desks in a frenzy of fear. Tension escalated when the man abruptly shot the security guard, and two of his accomplices quickly moved to guard the door. Two men approached the tellers, directing the clerks to fill the provided bag with cash. As the clerks' hands shook, they complied, stuffing the bag with money. Shortly after, police vehicles and several SWAT team members converged on the scene."Damn, We've got company, cops," a man announced at the door. They listened as a policeman outside declared that they should surrender peacefully to avoid harm."They can't catch us here," the man asserted, grabbing a bag full of money. He was heading towards the door when another man tackled him. The struggle ensued until one man fell to the grou
A family gathering was held at the Guevarra Hotel restaurant, where all the members of the Guevarra family attended. The entire restaurant was reserved that evening for their family gathering. It was rare for the elder Guevarra to call for a family dinner, so attendance was mandatory. It was unwise to anger the elder Guevarra, known in the Moonshadow pack for his fiery temper.When Aleah and her mother arrived at the restaurant, they were immediately greeted by her father in the lobby. Upon seeing her mother, he quickly kissed her on the cheek."Thank goodness you're okay. "I was worried sick," he said to her mother, before turning his worried eyes to Aleah."I saw the news earlier. "Are you okay? "Were you hurt?" he asked, his voice trembling slightly. "I'm fine, really," Aleah replied, her voice steady. He was referring to the recent bank robbery, and Aleah had just been discharged from the hospital. If it weren't for her grandfather's insistence on the family gathering, she and her
Yes, Grandpa. She wanted our family's approval, right? "So she should do this," Daniella said, turning to their grandfather. Aleah clenched her jaw and glared at her sister. She didn't like Daniella's tone, especially since it seemed like she was pushing Aleah into their grandfather's agreement with his old friend."She fits perfectly for the role," Daniella added sanctimoniously, turning back to Aleah. Aleah's anger grew at her sister's words and the way she looked at her. She had always known that her siblings and their father's family didn't like her. But being given a huge responsibility just because they didn't want to deal with the Demon Alpha was something she couldn't accept. She didn't want to be a scapegoat."Don't pass your responsibility onto me," Aleah burst out. But she abruptly stopped when her mother placed a hand on hers."Sir, Aleah is still a child. "She might not be a suitable wife for the -----" her mother began, but Melissa cut her off."Are you refusing? "Have y
Aleah arrived at the Astral Guardians' camp, compelled to go there personally because, according to her grandfather, the Alpha was too busy training recruits to meet with them elsewhere. With Alpha's father's permission, her grandfather sent her to the camp so they could get to know each other before she was formally introduced as Alpha’s fiancée at the next family gathering.At the camp gate, she noticed a crowd of reporters and media waiting. She quickly hid to observe the scene. She overheard one of the reporters saying they were there to catch a glimpse of the Demon Alpha’s fiancée. Someone had tipped them off that Alpha was soon to be married, and his fiancée might visit the camp. It was a significant opportunity for them to see the mysterious Alpha and the woman he was set to marry. They had never seen the real face of the Demon Alpha and hoped this would be their chance to uncover his true identity."Is he really that famous that reporters follow his every move? "And how did th
Aleah froze at the young man's words. His face showed clear displeasure at her comments, and it seemed she hadn't made a good impression on him, especially since she repeatedly called his leader the Demon Alpha. It was also apparent that he had immense respect for his leader."Not yet. But most people describe him that way. And this room speaks volumes. Look around—it's filled with guns and plaques of awards. I bet only soldiers and members of the Astral Guardians dare enter this room. An ordinary person would be terrified to step in here. He's not good at hiding his Alpha origin. "An ordinary human could easily see how different he is," Aleah remarked as she glanced around the room."If he is a demon, why did you agree to marry him?" the young man asked. Aleah was taken aback by his question and looked at him."Well, I don't have a choice," she replied quickly. If her siblings hadn't blackmailed her, why would she agree to marry someone she didn't know? She thought, but she kept that
"Aleah, you're here!" Michael called out, standing outside their house as he worked on installing the CCTV cameras. The President had required them to set up surveillance around the house to monitor anyone coming in for the safety of the young woman who would be staying with them. Aleah glanced towards the terrace and spotted Charles, who was also busy attaching a camera. She noticed some equipment scattered around the garden as well.She took a step back in surprise when a dog suddenly bolted out of the house. Before it could get close to her, Kimberly quickly scooped it up. Despite this, Aleah sneezed uncontrollably, her reaction immediate from being near the dog."Are you okay?" Kimberly asked, attempting to approach Aleah while holding the dog in her arms. But Aleah backed away, sneezing repeatedly, clearly bothered by the dog's fur and scent."Aleah!" Hunter called out as he rushed over, quickly stepping between Kimberly and Aleah. "I told you not to let your dog
Why did you agree to this?" Claire’s voice was sharp as she pulled Aleah aside, her footsteps quick and deliberate as they exited the conference room. The others stayed behind to discuss Kimberly, a mission so classified that only the military and the President were privy to it.Aleah tilted her head slightly, meeting her cousin’s piercing gaze. "Should I have refused?" she asked, her tone even but tinged with uncertainty."Absolutely!" Claire shot back, her frustration evident. "That’s your home, Aleah. You’re married to Alpha Hunter. You have every right to say no."Aleah exhaled, her expression softening. "But she needs help," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "And the President specifically said that Zen is the only one he trusts for this. I don’t want him to think I’m standing in Zen’s way. That’s not the kind of wife I want to be."Claire threw her hands up in exasperation. "That’s still no exc
The Alpha King received a commendation from the President for what you did in Italy. Even the UN forces are proud of your actions. They’re starting to recognize us and the Astral Guardians as allies,” an Alpha said to Hunter, his voice filled with a mix of respect and excitement. It was clear this recognition had sparked hope for their kind. “This could be the beginning of mortals finally accepting our existence,” he added thoughtfully.Hunter had just returned, barely settling in, when he was immediately summoned. There was no time to rest—his actions had rippled across their world and the mortal one.“If only they knew the real reason you went there,” the Alpha continued, his tone dipping into something more knowing. He was referring to Hunter’s capture of Giovanni’s group, an internationally wanted criminal faction responsible for countless crimes. Hunter’s decision to track them down had been personal, driven
Everyone was filled with joy when Hunter and Aleah finally arrived. There was a collective sense of relief and happiness, especially because Aleah had returned safely. The elder members of the family, Sebastian and Damian, couldn’t contain their elation as they saw Aleah walk through the door. Even Benjamin was thrilled to see her, and to witness her standing beside Hunter once more. Everyone in the room was brimming with questions—what had happened to them? Where had they been? But Hunter, ever the reserved figure, simply said, “It doesn’t matter what happened. What matters is that Aleah is safe and home now.”At the grand Bryant mansion, Sebastian’s family had been anxiously awaiting Aleah and Hunter’s arrival. Hunter had informed them earlier that they were on their way, and the anticipation was palpable. When Aleah and Hunter finally stepped through the ornate doors, Aleah was taken aback by the warm reception. Her father rushed to
Giovanni and his group were handed over to the Italian police by Guiller’s team. Investigations into Giovanni’s other associates and his illegal activities, including the underground fighting arena, were launched. Meanwhile, Hunter was rushed to the hospital.When Elara and Antonio received the news that Aleah was safe, they immediately went to see her at the hospital. It was there that Aleah learned from her mother that Hunter had left his service to follow her and infiltrated Antonio’s group just to find and rescue her."How’s Hunter doing?" Elara asked as she stepped into the hospital room. Aleah was sitting by Hunter’s bed, her gaze fixed on him as he rested. The young Alpha lay motionless, his face and hands wrapped in bandages from the wounds he had sustained. Although he could heal himself with his Alpha powers, his energy seemed to be completely drained, making recovery slower than usual."He’s just resting now," Aleah repli
Giovanni smirked, his confidence soaring as victory seemed within his grasp. Guiller shot up from his seat, his face pale as he watched the masked man struggle. "Him?!" Giovanni exclaimed, standing abruptly as the brute ripped off the wolf mask. The crowd gasped as the face behind the mask was revealed. Aleah’s hands flew to her mouth, tears streaming down her cheeks as she recognized the man beneath it."Looks like your husband decided to show up," Giovanni sneered, turning his gaze to Aleah. "What a clever way to throw his life away. He should’ve stayed where he belonged, far away from this world."Giovanni’s grin widened as he addressed the crowd. "What a foolish Alpha. Did he forget this place is a den of rogues? His whole life, he’s hunted them down, and now he’s walked straight into their lair. Does he really think they’ll let him leave alive? They’ll tear him apart, piece by piece. He’s no tactician—just a sheep
A letter arrived at the De Luna mansion, bearing Giovanni's twisted challenge for the group’s new leader. Inside, it laid out a chilling ultimatum: the safety of Antonio's only granddaughter was at stake. If the new leader refused his challenge, Giovanni threatened to kill the girl and send her severed head back to them."That bastard!" Hunter growled, his eyes blazing with fury as he read the letter. But what sent chills down his spine was the contents of the small box that accompanied it. Inside was a severed ring finger, adorned with Aleah’s engagement ring and wedding band.Elara let out a horrified gasp and staggered backward. Before anyone could react, her legs gave way, and she collapsed unconscious. Guiller rushed to her side, trying to wake her.Antonio’s hand trembled as he gripped the edge of his chair. "How could he do this? How could Giovanni stoop so low?" he muttered, his voice barely above a whisper, heavy with pain and rage.Gui
"Hunter! You’re here!" Elara called out as she ran to meet him at the De Luna mansion in Italy. Her face was a mix of worry and relief. Right behind her was Antonio, sitting in his wheelchair, his sharp eyes locked on the young man.Hunter stepped closer, his expression serious but apologetic. "Sorry for just showing up out of nowhere like this."Elara quickly shook her head. "Don’t worry about that. What matters is you’re here, and we’re going to find Aleah. I’m really grateful for what you’re doing.""You don’t need to thank me. Taking care of her... that’s on me," Hunter said, his voice heavy with guilt. "I should’ve been there. I should’ve kept her safe."Elara placed a hand on his arm, her tone comforting yet firm. "Hunter, it wasn’t your fault. You didn’t want this to happen."Antonio cut in, his voice steady but filled with anger. "Any idea who’s behind this? Who took my gra
"How do you like the view? It’s beautiful, isn’t it? I chose this place because it offers an unbroken panorama of the ocean,” Giovanni said, his voice smooth, almost too casual, as he strolled into the grand, opulent room. The mansion, perched precariously on the edge of a dramatic cliff, seemed to mirror Aleah’s own sense of vulnerability. The sound of waves crashing against the rocks far below served as a haunting backdrop to the unsettling atmosphere. Giovanni’s presence only magnified Aleah’s unease.“This is an ideal place for couples, don’t you think?” Giovanni continued, setting a tray of food on the ornate table near the window. His lips curved into a smile that Aleah could only describe as insincere—dripping with calculated charm and thinly veiled malice. He approached her with slow, deliberate steps, like a predator closing in on its prey. Aleah instinctively stiffened as he moved closer, dread pooling in her