Releasing his grip on his staff, Alpha Nathan took the needle from the guy in front of him. "It was utilized to determine the amount of aconite in her food and beverages. Keep it secure."He returned it to the man and got down from his seat.Approaching the lifeless body on the ground, he cracked open its face. "She looked a lot like her. I hope everything works out as planned." he closed her face again and turned to his men. "I take it that nobody saw you murdering and burying the morgue attendant?"They nodded in unison. “Yes, Alpha!!”He snorted and licked his lips. "What strategy are you going to use? Did you examine the building of his palace?"After exchanging quick glances, they both nodded."Then you must have figured out where to store the body. I mean, a spot that is easily accessible but remains a secret to him. In this manner, anyone who discovers that the body was discovered in his hidden basement would assume that he carried it out and concealed it as well," he scowled. “
It had been seventeen hours since Beta had gone to Lena's father's house. He returned to meet the Don, taking out a cigarette from the package. "Should I simply bring her in to stop you from doing it?" He attracted the Alpha Don's attention to himself.Alpha shook his head. "I am genuinely taking it because I am upset with myself for being so infatuated with her body." he gazed at his Beta. “I shouldn't, right? She's just a slave. My sex toy. I should not be infatuated with her body, but she should be. When I see her, I simply want to devour her raw. My d*ck is always erect anytime I set my eyes on her….” he dropped the packet of cigarettes. "But even so, why should I smoke because of her?"Beta laughed heartily. Never before has he seen his Alpha so confused as now. Unsure whether to smoke or not—whether to meet his slave or otherwise. "I will bring her in when I leave. F*ck her the way you want. Keep being obsessed with her body or another man might be.”"What do you mean? Are you o
“Alpha!” His gaze went to the door. Just as he was going to unbutton his shirt, he heard his name called. “Come in!” he responded and watched until his Beta came in. A deep hiss escaped his lips. "What gave you the female voice?"“Me?!” Beta gestured to himself. "How can I sound like a guy here, yet like a lady outside? Just admit to me that you believed she was the one. You must have imagined her coming to see you when she's busy cleaning the back of your window.” he hurried towards him. “Should I….”“Don't be silly!” Don interrupted him abruptly. “What brought you here?” he left his shirt unbuttoned to hear from the Beta first. Every visit from him has a purpose; they already have a ton of stuff to accomplish.Beta produced a sketch and gave it to him. “This is the place we found the corpse. I am still not sure how they found that chamber in the basement," he said as he let go of the sketch with Don. "Why am I getting the impression that Nathan has a spy under us? No one can just g
Given the frigid weather, Lena continued to fan the brazer in the Alpha's chamber in order to keep it warm. Perched on the ground, she ruminated on what she had learned regarding her mother's passing and the Alpha's possible involvement.Initially, she was reluctant to let go, until she learned from a servant that a funeral was taking place in the basement with no witnesses. Lena was certain it was her mother's body without having to be informed. Since the deceased's daughter was not permitted to enter the basement to see the burial, she assumed that Don was burying the corpse since he had been exposed.She hated Don even more because of how cruel it was to her. She is only looking at him, wishing she could poison him to death and then be executed too, but it would not work. If the situation is reported, she hopes that someone higher up than Don will investigate it because she wants to see Don suffer and be humiliated.She bit her bottom lip, frowning at the man who was lying on his b
Don Dante pulled Lena into his room by the collar and shoved her to the bed as soon as he took on his human form. With her heart on the verge of escaping her throat, Lena recoiled backward. She could not decide whether to hate that she was saved by him or to be grateful for it.After observing her closely for some time, he moved to the corner of the room next to the closet and took out a thick, clumsy rope, which he then flung upon the bed. The room fell silent, but his icy, deep voice pierced through. "Feel the texture and tell me what you think about being tied up with it."Lena rejected the idea. Touching the rope would not make any difference to the fact that she would be tethered to it. He would hardly alter his remarks once said, knowing who her master is.Lena snuggled up on the bed with her legs wrapped over her arms while he walked into the bathroom to freshen up. This time, he would murder her if she attempted to escape. It is still unclear how he learned she was in the woo
The next morning, after the sun had risen, Don was still in his room getting ready for the day's activities when the doorbell rang. "Come in!" he said, buttoning his shirt and glancing at the door as Beta entered. “I am ready to leave….”"That is why I came here in a rush to meet you—" he approached Don. "About the previous assignment you assigned to me."Alpha Don turned upon hearing that. "What have you discovered?"He reached inside his pocket and took out a piece of paper, which he gave to the Alpha. As Alpha unfurled the paper, Beta said, "Go through it; it appears like a contract between them."Upon finishing, he raised his face, “A contract!” He handed it over. "I was aware that he was not the King by himself." He went over to the table and picked up his watch. "He helped him become the Alpha King after killing my uncle, then permitted him to slay his Luna for his selfish desire— only to make Lena his Luna—" he shook his head, mockingly. "And he wants Lena even now, but he has
For Alpha Nathan, it was a fresh day to start his game. He would have to see every minister working under the Alpha Don this time. For them to convince him to acquire a Luna, a bribe would suffice. He is battling to ensure that Lena was his. Therefore, he would not stand for Don falling in love with her and making her his Luna. His officials will then try to encourage him to crown Luna in order to maintain his monarchy, which would cause him to lose interest in Lena.After leaving the room, he went downstairs to his car and opened it, only to have one of his guys come up to him. "Did you get the packages?" he said, and the young guy nodded. “Then get into the car, let's leave. It shouldn't pass today.” Once inside, the driver started the vehicle. He was there thinking about how he might get Lena back once Alpha Don had finally crowned another lady, his Luna. Given that Lena and him were no longer close, it was challenging.He had discovered that Lena resides next to the Don, which w
After Beta had told Alpha Don about the clause in the contract, four days had passed, and he had been considering his options. Talking to the business board to get the condition removed did not even remotely help him, which made him feel heartbroken.He was clueless about what to do, and the last thing he would consider was losing the contract. With a glass of wine clutched in his hand, he paced his room, lost in thought over the one recommendation his Beta had made."Use Lena as your acting Luna; since the two of you are adversaries, she will not consider being your future Luna. Your Mistress may have great hopes of being the real Luna someday if you give her this chance, as she was worthy of playing one tomorrow.”That thought kept repeating itself in his mind. He knew it was his last remaining option even though he was attempting unsuccessfully to take it off.He is not going to make any woman his Luna, ever. He is going to employ a breeder when he wants a kid. It will also be pref
CHAPTER 38 As Lena left, Alfred released a deep breath. He looked around to see the armed men almost close to him. He shook his head, “I'm not their priority. They can still leave me to live and go after her…” he looked at the direction Lena took. “We have to meet again, Lena. We didn't grow together, but I felt that bond. We have to live and spend time together…even if we won't have parents anymore.”His lips pulled apart slightly. He glanced around and found a heavy stone, which he grabbed.“They can't find me either. They won't find us. We don't have to lose each other after meeting again. My mother is also waiting for me.” he blinked, letting his tears roll down his cheeks.With all his might, he threw the stone to a distance, and it rolled over, going down deeper.He chuckled as the men felt that was the direction they took and headed towards the area. He slowly got to his feet and took the other way, heading to a destination he didn't know.When he felt he had walked enough and
CHAPTER 37 Alfred tapped Lena. He pulled her backwards, and they went back into the inner room. “This won't work! It's risky!!” he released a hot breath. “Look, let's just distract them. They are too huge to be fought. We will end up dead as they wish if we make any mistake…”Lena rolled her eyes. She felt so baffled that her body seemed to be on fire. Even though she wishes to die instead of Alfred, a part of her wants her to live for her son. She believes that someday, she will meet with her son and will even be welcomed back by the Don again.She sighed deeply and looked at Alfred. “So, how do you think we will distract them?”“Let's wait till they fall deep asleep. They can't cheat nature. They will certainly doze off at a time.” he suggested, and she nodded. “Do you think we will be able to get their boss’ medicine?”Lena shook her head. She had already thought about it several times and found no solution to that. “I believe he takes the treatment at the hospital, so whatever me
CHAPTER 36 Tyrion picked up the cigarette, looked at it, and dropped it on the floor. “It's a pity I won't have it again.” he shook his head pitifully. “I have to live, not for a few years, but for how long I wish.” he rubbed his finger on his lips. “Make sure they don't have a way to escape from there…..” The young man standing before him bowed to him. “It's already well protected—”He picked up the envelope on the floor and pulled out the letter in it. For the fifth time, he read it and burst into laughter that wasn't ordinary. “I found it the last day I stepped foot in her father's home. That day, I wept even as the man that I was and vowed to find her brother for her no matter what….but she disorganized everything and even found him herself….” he dropped the envelope on the floor and stood up.He had known that Lena had a lost brother but hid it because he planned to surprise her with her family, only to get stabbed by her master's mate that he also cared for.“If I had known th
CHAPTER 35 Elena was tossed into a little hut-like room. She groaned when her arm hit the floor, wincing silently in pain. Sending her hot saliva down her throat, she opened her eyes to see Beta Tyrion squatting before her—sending shivers down her spine.She gasped and shifted backwards, pointing her fingers at him. “Aren't you supposed to be dead? What are you doing here? Who was executed, if not you?” her voice was shaky. She was sure if Tyrion was impersonated, then he must have done all that just to deal with her like he promised.He grinned, tapping his index fingertip on the floor. “Ridiculous? “ he shook his head. “She seems astounded….” she stood up and gripped his jacket. “You fucking think I will have to die because of you? Why should I when I've been on my master's side before he met you….and then I will be the one to pass on because of you huh?”She bit her bottom lip. “Stop claiming to be the victim when you are the culprit—” she exhaled deeply. “If you didn't offend you
CHAPTER 34 “My feet are so damn bruised now…” Lena lifted her leg, seated on the floor, while checking her foot. She had pulled off her footwear when she found it difficult to run faster, but now, she was regretting it. “I will wait until it's healed before I continue…” she mumbled and positioned her bag to use it as a pillow, and then she laid down.Looking into the sky, she exhaled deeply, reminiscing on Alfred and how she had left without saying goodbye. However, she believed it was better, so they won't want to stop her or come after her. But then, one thing still baffles her—why he passed out when she touched her.She had never experienced such a thing before, and her wolf was saying nothing about it.“My baby—” she sniffled. “He must be crying now. I can hear his cries…” she blinked and turned over to lie on her side.She was already in the streets, but couldn't tell where exactly she was. It looked so calm, and people were barely walking around, or maybe she was still at the t
CHAPTER 33 Ten minutes later, a splash of water awoke Alfred. His eyes sprang open when he noticed he was lying on the floor. Gently, he sat up to meet his mother, who kept staring at him. She was stunned to see him lying on the floor after waiting for him to show up in the kitchen.Alfred wiped his face. “Mum!!” he swallowed softly, winking. “Where is Elena?”The elderly woman glanced around. “Shouldn't I be asking you?”He gazed at his mother's face. Something was odd about him. There's a feeling that had never ignited in him since he knew himself as a living being. “Are you okay? There are lots of customers to serve. How did you end up here?” she stood up, grasping her apron. “I was waiting for you but didn't see you, so I decided to serve them all before searching for you….”He made a long face. “Really? Are they more important to you than my whereabouts?” he forced himself to stand, dusting his clothes. “You didn't see me and wanted to serve your customers first. What if I was
CHAPTER 32 “Get the two bowls and serve them….” Alfred referred to Lena, who was stretching her hips. She had worked all day, serving people in the tavern owned by the family that had saved her. It's just a night, and she already felt at home.Each time she sets her eyes on the young man who had the same looks and birthmark as her, she feels there is another family left, but one thing still baffles her…..who was that guy exactly? Several times, she had inquired….but he insisted that they never met for once and he was part of the family that brought him in. His father was dead….he was just left with a mother and no siblings. To think of it, why doesn't he have the same looks as his mother? All those had haunted her throughout the night. She woke up several times at midnight and took a good look at the guy.Something was also weird about him. His mother was a human, and he was a werewolf—but a powerless wolf. He doesn't have a scent either. It seemed his wolf was suppressed and wasn'
CHAPTER 31 The sun was setting, and Lena was yet to leave the woods. She had walked throughout the night until she passed the border but had yet to enter the lively area of the next pack. She felt exhausted and sat under a tree, leaning on it to get some rest.She stared at the broad branches of the tree and scoffed. “I didn't even give my son a name. His father will now do that.” she was weak down to her feet, and she had nothing with her that would generate some energy for her.“I can get a wild fruit here—” she sat up and continued her journey, slowly searching for fruits that she would ingest to hold her for some time. Once she enters the lively part of the next pack, she would purchase food with the money she has.After a long walk, she was still unable to get a fruit within the space.Wiping her perspiration, she sat on the floor again. “I need just a little strength to enter the next pack—just a little one,” she murmured and landed with her back on the floor, placing her head
CHAPTER 30 One of the royal guards rushed to Alpha Dante the moment he alighted from his car. He shut the door and dipped the car key into his pocket. “Why are you panting?” his brows arched, gazing at the guard still.“Your Majesty, the maids seem to be fighting. The palace has been in a roar for about an hour now.” the guard narrated and lifted his head. “When I inquired what was going on, I was told that Mistress Evelyn had sneaked into the baby’s room and poisoned the meal….but unfortunately, she was caught by the new servant, Susan who had beaten her to a pulp.”Unexpectedly, Alpha burst into laughter. Now, he can tell why Lena wanted Susan inside the palace as one of her servants.He walked past the guard and entered the palace building, his palms dipped into his pockets. “Evelyn has always been cautious, but this time, she was reckless because her cup was full and was overflowing. I've had enough of them here…” he pondered as he walked straight into the hallway that connected