“I can’t risk it!” Izzy snapped, her voice rising in desperation. “I’ve already made my choice. I need to convince Kieran that I’m the one he can trust. I need to prove I’m fit to be his Luna.”Kimmelly stepped closer, her expression softening. “Izzy, listen to me. Kieran does care about you. I can see it in his eyes. But this? This is a mess. You’re going to destroy everything—him, the pack, yourself. You don’t even know what will happen when the pill wears off.”Izzy took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. “I know the risks. I’ve already accepted them. I don’t care if I have to deceive everyone for a little while longer. I can handle it. I just need time.”Kimmelly shook her head slowly. “You think you can play everyone, but eventually, it’s going to catch up with you. You can’t hide behind a lie forever, Izzy. Not even with Kieran, I have been supporting you because I work with you not because I love everything you do.”Izzy’s heart twisted painfully in her chest. She had alw
Izzy’s gaze burned into Kieran’s as she stepped closer, her voice dropping to a dangerously quiet level. “Send her away.”Kieran didn’t blink. “No.”Her fists clenched at her sides. “She’s lying.”“And if she’s not?” His voice was steady, but there was a challenge in his golden eyes. “You think I can just throw her out when she could be carrying my child?”Izzy let out a bitter laugh. “And what if she isn’t? What if this is all part of her plan?”“I won’t make decisions based on ifs,” he said, voice firm. “Not when a child’s life is on the line.”Izzy’s breath came hard and fast. This wasn’t about logic—it was about control. Kieran wanted to keep his options open, wanted to keep Elisa where he could see her. But Izzy knew better. She had fought too hard to stand by his side, and she wasn’t about to let some desperate woman snatch it away from her.“You’re making a mistake,” she bit out.Kieran’s expression darkened. “You’re still here because of Tobias.”The words landed like a slap.
The room was silent except for the faint rustle of paper as Kieran turned the sealed envelope over in his hands. His golden eyes flickered with suspicion, the weight of leadership pressing against his shoulders. But just as he was about to break the seal, the door swung open.Izzy strode in, her expression a storm barely contained. She moved with purpose, a woman ready to strike. Without a word, Kieran slid a photograph across the desk toward her.A single image.Elisa. In a car. With Damon.Izzy’s heart slammed against her ribs as her fingers tightened around the edges of the picture.“Your omega would betray you,” she said, her voice sharp as steel.Kieran’s gaze was unreadable. “She already has.”Before Izzy could respond, the door opened again. Elisa stepped inside. She carried herself with confidence, but there was a glint of something darker in her gaze.Izzy turned, already fueled by rage. “You just couldn’t help yourself, could you?” she sneered. “Running to Damon like a pathe
“The letter has been successfully written and forged like Kimmelly’s.” Liz said.“How did you know Kimmelly’s writing? And are you sure this wouldn’t backfire?” Emilia asked.“No, it won’t, I once worked with Kimmelly under Izzy before I became the maid who served everyone.” Liz said.“So….what if Kieran finds out?” Emilia asked.“He would never, the letter is the same as the one we took and burnt but then again,” she said, turning her gaze to Elisa. “You aren’t safe anymore, people now know your identity.” Liz said.“I have been curious, who could have done that?” Emilia asked.“How many people know who you are?” Liz asked.“Damon and his beta, but they are Kieran’s rival, Damon is Kieran’s step brother, they don’t like one another and I am sure they would never sit and talk.” “This is strange.” Emilia said.Elisa nodded. “Which means we need to act fast.” She looked at both of them. “We still have one last task.”Liz tilted her head. “What is it?”Elisa’s lips curved into a slow, c
“Where is Elara?”Kieran’s voice cut through the silence like a blade.Kael had left nearly an hour ago to find her, but the beta still hadn’t returned. The longer the silence stretched, the heavier the tension became.Izzy stood rigid, her nails digging into her palms. She knew what this meant—Elara wasn’t coming.Kimmelly, still standing in the center of the room, shook her head rapidly. “I swear, I didn’t do this! I would never spread lies about Izzy.”Kieran’s golden eyes burned into her. “You were the one who left the letter where Kael could find it.”Kimmelly swallowed hard. “I—I don’t know anything about that letter! I never wrote it.”Elisa leaned back in her chair, watching Kimmelly with a knowing smirk. “Then who did?”Kimmelly’s lips parted, but no words came out.The walls were closing in, and Izzy felt it. Elara had vanished. The letter had been exposed. And now, her most trusted maid was cracking under pressure.She needed to get out of this—fast.The door swung open sud
The room was in chaos. The poisoned wolves were either vomiting or groaning in pain, and the scent of fear and blood filled the grand hall. The accusations had been made, and there was no turning back now.Kieran’s golden eyes burned with rage as he turned toward his guards. “Take her to the torture room.”Elisa’s expression remained eerily calm, but a flicker of something unreadable crossed her face.Annie took a step forward. “You can’t be serious.”Kieran’s jaw tightened. “Stand down, Annie.”“She didn’t do this,” Annie insisted. “You know Elisa wouldn’t be so sloppy.”“The pack wants justice.” Kieran’s voice was like steel. “They drank the poisoned wine, and they want someone to pay.”Annie clenched her fists, but when Kieran’s gaze didn’t waver, she exhaled sharply and backed away.The guards grabbed Elisa roughly by the arms. She didn’t resist as they led her through the halls, her steps steady, her head held high. But as they dragged her past Izzy, Elisa’s lips curled ever so s
Annie stormed into the healer’s quarters, her boots slamming against the wooden floor. The scent of herbs and blood filled her nose, but all she could see was Elisa—bandaged, bruised, and barely holding herself up.The moment their eyes met, Annie’s anger erupted.“Is this why you came back?” she snapped, her voice sharp with rage. “To suffer? To let them tear you apart like this?”Elisa’s jaw tightened, and she shot Annie a warning glance. She was signaling her to stay quiet, her fingers twitching subtly on the bed. But Annie wasn’t having it.“Everyone, out,” Annie ordered, her voice a low growl.The healers hesitated, glancing at Elisa for confirmation. Elisa exhaled, then gave a slow nod. Within seconds, the room emptied, leaving only the two of them.Annie moved closer, her voice now a whisper. “You’re going to get yourself killed trying to avenge Kara.”Elisa didn’t flinch. “I can survive. I’m almost there.”Annie’s nostrils flared. “Izzy is a monster. She will do everything to
Izzy and Kimmelly sat in silence, their bodies sore, their pride shattered. The healer worked quickly, cleaning their wounds, but nothing could fix the damage done.The damage seen by everyone.Because the video—Melisa’s video—was everywhere now.It had spread through the pack like wildfire, reaching every warrior, every elder, every omega who had once feared Izzy and Kimmelly.And worst of all?It had reached Tobias.The moment Tobias arrived, the energy in the packhouse shifted.Doors slammed. Footsteps pounded against the stone floor. The scent of dominance and fury filled the halls.Without hesitation, he stormed into Kieran’s office, his face twisted in rage.“You allowed this to happen?” Tobias growled, slamming his hands on Kieran’s desk. “You let them humiliate my niece—the Beta female of this pack?”Kieran sat behind his desk, his golden eyes cold and unreadable. He didn’t react. Didn’t flinch.He simply watched.Tobias leaned in. “Your silence is a mistake, Alpha.”A low gro
“You heard what?” Kieran asked, turning sharply.Izzy’s hand trembled, the silver wine goblet clinking against the table. “Leo is dead.”The words hung heavy in the hall, louder than the music playing in the background, louder than the laughter echoing from the guests.Mark straightened from where he was tying the last of the birthday banners. “Are you sure?”Izzy nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. “It was her. Kara did it.”Kieran’s jaw tensed. “Of course she did.”“But today is—” Izzy glanced around. “Today is Ronan’s birthday. We don’t need this now.”“Doesn’t matter,” Mark muttered. “If Kara killed Leo, she won’t stop there.”“She's coming, isn't she?” Kieran asked, looking toward the window.Izzy’s silence was the only answer he needed.They didn’t invite the Golden Wolf Pack. Kara wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near their borders. But somehow, deep down, Kieran knew she was already on her way.The music played louder now. Guests were arriving, exchanging gifts, and laughi
KARAMy throat burned from screaming his name.Zarek.For a second, everything went still. The cave. The cold. Even Leo.He tilted his head slightly, like he’d heard it too.“Still clinging to hope?” he asked.I spat at his feet. “You should be afraid.”Leo chuckled, slow and cold. “Your mate’s too late. He always is.”The hooded woman dragged me forward, but I yanked my arm back, digging my heels into the stone floor. “I swear, Leo, if you do this—”He stepped forward and pressed two fingers to my lips. “Shh.”I bit him.Hard.His blood hit my tongue like fire. I spit it out and shoved him with both hands. “Touch me again and I’ll kill you.”He looked stunned for a second… then smiled. “That’s more like it.”I turned to run. Anywhere. Anywhere but toward the altar glowing with red sigils and cursed candles.The woman caught me by the hair.Pain shot down my spine as she yanked me back. “You’ll walk, or I’ll break your legs and drag you.”“I’m not afraid of you,” I hissed.“You should
KARA"I told you, you will be my queen,” Leo said without looking back, his voice cold and indifferent. “But don’t expect mercy.”“Leo, I would never—”My voice caught.Everything around me cracked and warped. The blood, the stone floor, Izzy’s lifeless body—all of it shattered like glass.And I jolted upright, heart hammering.My breaths came in sharp gasps, my hands clutching the bedsheet like it was my only lifeline. My skin was damp with sweat, and the room was dark, except for the pale moonlight pouring in through the window. The scent of cedar and pine filled the air, grounding me. I blinked, trying to make sense of where I was.A warm hand slid across my back.“Kara?” came a deep voice, groggy but concerned.I turned my head slowly. Zarek. He was here. His brows were furrowed, eyes still foggy from sleep. But alive. Breathing. Real.“Oh goddess…” I whispered, voice cracking.Before he could speak, I flung myself into his arms. My body trembled as I clung to him, burying my face
KARAI knelt on the cold stone floor, feeling the weight of every breath I took. My body trembled, but it wasn’t from the cold. No, it was something far deeper. A sense of loss, of devastation, surged within me. Zarek was dead. The love of my life, the Lycan King, was gone, and now… I was alone.The wolves outside howled in mourning, their voices echoing through the darkened night. They were lost too, leaderless and broken. The sound shook the very foundation of the packhouse, and I couldn’t breathe through the crushing weight of it all. I couldn’t think.Delilah was dead. My closest friend. My protector. She had died for me, and there was nothing I could do to bring her back. The memory of her frantic attempts to save Zarek, of her rage, of her scream that had shattered my soul, replayed in my mind over and over.And now Leo stood before me, his presence as cold as the grave. He had destroyed everything.“I will take care of her,” Izzy’s voice cut through the silence, sending a chill
KARAI sat in my study, staring at the open book on my desk, but the words blurred together. My hands felt cold, my body oddly light. The exhaustion had been creeping in for days, but today, it was worse.A soft knock came at the door before Linda stepped inside, a small tray in her hands.“You haven’t taken your medicine today,” she said, setting the tray down. Her sharp eyes scanned my face, her brow furrowing. “Kara, why do you look so pale?”I blinked at her, confusion flickering in my mind. “I look pale?”Linda turned to Delilah, who had followed her in. “She looks pale, right?”Delilah crossed her arms, concern etching into her face. “Pale and lean. You don’t look good.”I forced a smile, trying to ease their worry. “Maybe it’s just the pregnancy hormones.”Linda knelt beside me, her fingers pressing against my wrist as she checked my pulse. “Your heartbeat is steady. The baby’s fine.” She looked up at me, eyes narrowing. “Then why aren’t you eating?”I hesitated. I had been eat
KARAAnd we all walked away before Zarek could notice.We reached the mansion, and Liz approached me with a cautious expression.“You have a visitor,” she said.“A visitor?” My voice barely rose above a whisper.Liz nodded.I stepped into the pack hall and settled onto the chair with Linda, Liz, Aria, and Delilah by my side. The moment I looked up, I saw a woman standing at the entrance, dressed in simple robes.A monk.My brows furrowed. “A monk?”The woman stepped forward, her head bowing slightly in respect. “Luna.”I studied her carefully. She was older, her face lined with age and sorrow. Something about her presence unsettled me.“How may I help you?” I asked.She lifted her gaze, eyes filled with something that looked dangerously close to fear. “I came here to tell you a secret, Luna.”A chill ran down my spine. “What secret?”Her voice was steady, but there was an urgency in her tone. “It’s about Izzy, the Lycan King’s sister.”At that, I rose to my feet and took a step closer
KARAThe Lycan King was carried in, his body limp, a pool of blood staining the floor beneath him. His death had shaken everyone in the room to the core, but the show must go on. The celebration continued, albeit with heavy hearts.Zarek stood by the throne, eyes blank, as the pack members murmured amongst themselves. “Zarek,” one of them said, “You should stay. You’re next in line now.”I watched him for a moment, but he didn’t show any sign of grief, only cold determination.“I’ll help,” I said quietly, stepping toward him.He didn’t respond. Instead, he just nodded, his gaze distant.Later, after the body had been bathed and the mansion was in disarray, we all gathered in the main hall for the next phase. The air was thick with anticipation.Linda glanced at Zarek, her voice quiet but curious. “Never knew your father was the king.”Zarek forced a smile, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “This mansion, everything here… it’s all yours now.”No one smiled back. His words felt hollow, and t
KARAIzzy’s voice was raw with rage, her eyes burning with fury as she stood at the gates of the Golden Wolf Pack.Delilah didn’t move, her posture relaxed, almost bored. “And?” she said flatly.Izzy’s hands curled into fists. “Let me in,” she demanded, her voice shaking.“No,” Delilah replied simply.Izzy let out a sharp breath and moved to shove past her—only to be met with a firm grip. Delilah caught her wrist effortlessly, twisting it just enough to make Izzy stumble. And then, without hesitation, she shoved Izzy back.Hard.Izzy hit the ground, her palms scraping against the dirt. Her head snapped up, her expression livid.“How dare you!” she shouted.Delilah smirked. “How dare you come here and make demands?”And then I stepped out.Izzy’s eyes locked onto me, hatred pouring from her gaze like venom. Without thinking, she lunged.I didn’t flinch.Delilah moved first. She caught Izzy’s wrist mid-air before the slap could land, her grip like steel. With one sharp motion, she wrenc
Delilah stepped out of Zarek’s room and walked straight to the balcony, where she saw me.Her eyes, once filled with contempt, held something else now. Something unfamiliar.“I used to hate you,” she said suddenly. “But now, I like you.”Before I could respond, she grabbed my shoulders and gave me a firm shake. Then, just as quickly, she turned on her heel and walked away.Linda spotted her at the gate. “Where are you going?”Delilah didn’t stop. Her voice was calm, yet laced with cold determination. “To kill Kimmelly. Let me start from there.”Linda’s eyes widened. She stepped forward to block her path. “Delilah, wait—”Delilah’s head snapped up. Her brown eyes darkened, glowing like molten gold. “Don’t try to stop me.” Her voice was low, threatening.Linda hesitated.Delilah didn’t.She pulled out her phone and dialed Kimmelly’s number.“I know how to kill Kara,” she said when Kimmelly answered. “Meet me in the woods. Far from the pack. Alone.”A pause. Then Kimmelly’s eager voice.