My father was busy when I walked into his office. I discussed many things with him. I felt like he was fond of Alpha William.Because every single time I talked about the project, he kept telling me how responsible Alpha William was. He even mentioned that he wanted to invite his family to visit our pack.Someone knocked on the door as I was having a conversation with my father."Come in," my father said to the person outside the door.But he did not remove his attention from me. The door opened, and Zack entered the room.I shot him a sideways glance. He did not look in a good mood. I wondered if our company was having trouble in doing business."So what is your thought? Should I tell Alpha William to come to our pack this week with his parents?"Hearing my father's question, I smiled at him."Sure, Dad."Zack came up to stand next to my chair. I could see his fists tighten, which confused me."Alpha, what is the hurry?" Zack asked.I remembered that he did not want the alliance to be
My brow furrowed as I heard Rachel. Before I could say something back to her, his son spoke out."Mom, you are overthinking. I was not with her. I just arrived home with her."Alora looked at Zack and gave him an upset expression. "Zack, she could have arrived alone. Why did you...""Alora, don't overreact. Your father instructed me to do so. Otherwise, I wouldn't have done that."I scoffed when I heard him. Wasn't he the one who told my father he would give me a ride?I couldn't help but give Zack a glare. "Oh, really?"When Zack heard me, he turned to me and scoffed."Flora, everyone knows you are still in love with me. Stop pretending."I raised my eyebrow, not surprised by his narcissism.Alora reached for Rachel's hand. Rachel gave her an assured look and said to Zack,"My son—"Zack stopped her as he approached her. He gave her a hug. "I am glad to see you here, Mom."Rachel patted his back. "How are you, Zack? I heard you are planning to marry Alora. You made the right decision
"Flora, did you hurt Alora?"I knew Alora would complain to my father again. But this time I was prepared. I shook my head and looked at my father confidently."Dad, did she say that?"My father's gaze shifted to Alora and Zack, who were seated on another couch. We were inside my father's bedroom."D-Dad, I didn't mean that Sister did it intentionally. She was only..."I turned my head and raised my brows. "Stop beating around the bush, my dear Alora. Just tell Dad what happened yesterday when I got back to the pack house."Alora blinked as she turned her head to Zack.Zack looked gloomy. He wanted to keep his fake, proud face in front of my father and not let him know about the tonics. He was afraid that my father would start doing business with the tonics, and he would be humiliated for keeping such a big secret from him.Alora cleared her throat and said nervously, "Dad, it is all right. Let it go. Sister is right. She didn't do anything. I was careless, and my legs slipped."My fa
The Glory Club was well-known because all of the wealthy people came here for business meetings or to spend time in private cabins with their friends.When we walked inside the club, I saw the average people who came here to have fun. The people who were dancing were drunk.Kayla held my hand as she walked towards the private cabins."Madeline said she reserved a cabin for her birthday party."I nodded as she led the way.I saw many cabins next to each other. Kayla came to a halt in front of a cabin and approached the waiter, who was passing by."Madeline Marcy?""This cabin, Miss," the waiter told us, opening the door.We thanked him before entering the cabin.I looked around and noticed people conversing with a woman in a dark blue dress. She was Madeline Marcy, the daughter of Alpha James."Madeline"Kayla called her name from beside me. Madeline turned her head and looked at us."Oh! Kayla!"She smiled at her. Her eyes shifted on me. Her smile became brighter. "Flora! It's been a
I was stunned when I heard the man.'Y-Your Majesty?' I said in my head.I slowly turned my head to look at the man sitting proudly on the couch alone.He was dressed in a black tailored suit, with his legs folded and one hand resting on the armrest while the other held a glass of wine.I gulped as my gaze shifted to his face and locked on the pair of dark eyes.My heart skipped a beat.I could not move as I could tear my eyes off of him. I gulped when his dark gaze shifted from my eyes to my body.For the first time since I arrived at the club tonight, I felt shy inside, feeling insecure about my looks and my body.When he returned his gaze to his face and met mine again, my cheeks heated.I blinked my eyes when I heard another man.“Who sent you here, pretty girl? How did they find out the king was here?”I could not understand King Aron's gaze since he was so skilled at hiding his emotions. I could not read his eyes.I immediately bowed to him."I apologize, Your Majesty. It's my m
Masked Man? An affair with him?Perhaps they were dreaming, I thought and scoffed. They had no idea who that man was. If they were aware, they would never ask the same question again."Madeline, I thought you called us here to celebrate your birthday," Kayla said with a disappointed look.Madeline shifted her gaze to Kayla, shaking her head. "I apologize if I asked something offensive.""You shouldn't have—"I held Kayla's hand and interrupted her.I glanced at Zack and sneered at him. Everyone seemed to be waiting for my answer with their judgmental eyes fixed on me."Whether I have an affair with anyone or not would be the last question. And did I cheat on your beta? I clearly recall him taking a backstep after returning from the border with Alora. I asked about our wedding, which he had promised. But it looks like...."I moved my gaze to Alora and grinned at her slyly. It was the same look she used to give me whenever my father scolded me because of her.“My sister was already swoo
I could feel Zack's gaze on me while I was speaking with Madeline. I was certain Alora disliked it. Did she think only she could play tricks on me? It was too bad. Because she had already shown me all of her limits. It was now my turn to stay one step ahead of her.I thanked Madeline and wished her happy birthday once again before leaving the cabin.Outside the cabin, I turned left and right to locate Kayla."Where is she?"I looked around but could not find her. "Did I lose her?"I pulled out my phone and dialed her number.Luckily she was not that drunk for not receiving the call."Kayla, where are you?""I... I am in the washroom."Hearing her drowsy voice, I shook my head. She was telling me not to get drunk, but she was the one who ended up drunk."Okay, I will wait for you outside the washroom."After hanging up, I made my way toward the washroom.After a few seconds, I saw Zack coming in my direction.I was dumbfounded. What was he doing in front of the girls' washroom?I tried
Zack's POVI was so mad at Flora that I wanted to break the door and enter the room. How dare she go in with a guy?I had seen her being drawn inside by a man's hand. Who could that be? If it was someone she did not know, why didn't she leave the room or scream for help? Why was she with him?I kept banging on the door. I groaned in anger when I found no response from inside.My heart was clenching with rage. I understood why she was doing this.She wanted my attention. She did not want me to be with her sister.But why was she pulling these ridiculous tricks?Did she not know it could harm the pack's Alpha's reputation?"How can I help, Sir?"I heard a desperate tone of a man. I turned to my side and saw the club's manager rush towards me."Where is the key to this cabin?" I inquired.The manager turned to look at the door. "This cabin's key..."I raised my brows, feeling impatient about what was going inside the private cabin."Give it to me right away if you want to keep your job,"
"What do you mean?"My father's angry voice echoed throughout the study room.I took a deep breath and answered,"He is a coward. He abandoned me in a place full of strangers. He did not care about my dignity.""Are you talking about that night with the king?"I was surprised when I heard him. "Are you aware of it? But you still want me to marry that guy?"My father stood up and said,"Look, he was not willing to leave. In front of him was the king. Who would dare to offend the king? By the way, everyone knows the king does not have any interest in a girl with no origin. If it were Alora, he might think before leaving."Tears rolled down my face. I never expected him to bring it up again.Once again, he reminded me that I was an orphan and he had adopted me. Otherwise, I had no background."Dad, I will not marry him."After saying that, I made my way to the door. My father became enraged by my decision. He spoke up from behind."No one will be worse off than me if you dare to refuse m
I knocked on the door of my father's study room. He might be busy at work. I was afraid that I would disturb his work. But I came here for an important reason. I would never marry Alpha William. I did not want to."Come in."I opened the door and stepped into the study room. I noticed my father sitting on the couch with the four officials.My gaze landed on Zack. He appeared surprised when he saw me. I noticed him frowning at the clutch I was holding as support.He seemed unaware that he had broken my leg. How would he? He was busy with his so-called Alora.I looked away from him and focused on my father."Dad"My father, Alpha Joshua, stood up from the couch and approached me. He held my hand and helped me to sit on a single couch."My dear, why didn't you call some maids to help you get here?" my father asked.I lowered my head, feeling nervous. I was upset while thinking,'Does he care about me only because of the marriage agreement with Alpha William?’I inhaled deeply while bitin
I could not believe what she was saying. Why would Alpha William like me or want to marry me?I pushed her with all of my strength. Why was I so vulnerable? I did not have my wolf's strength like hers.The push caused Alora to move from the bed. She held a wall and leaned her back against it.She chuckled when she saw my shocked expression."What? Don't you already know about it? You have been planning this for a long time."I frowned at her. "When did I plan? What are you talking about?"She folded her arms against her chest and replied,"At first, I thought letting you go was not a good idea. I won't lie. I was envious when I heard Alpha William, our pack's wealthiest Alpha, wanted you for himself. Though I am with Zack now, that doesn't mean I would let you be with any Alpha. I believe you should marry another orphan like yourself who will not hold a high rank."Tears could not stop flowing down my face as I stared at her. She had a deep-seated hatred for me. Why? Just because his
"No!"I shook my head many times. I could not fall for the king.“Kayla, you have asked that question before. I am going to tell you again. There is nothing like that.”Kayla did not talk about that matter again. But I noticed doubts in her eyes.I could not help but sigh. All of my interactions with King Aron came to mind. I bit my bottom lip as I remembered how he asked me to go to him if I needed help.After spending some time, Kayla left the pack house. I lay down on my bed, staring at the ceiling."His arm is wounded. Who dared to attack the king?" I murmured.I was deep in thought when my bedroom door opened.When I turned my head, I saw my father, Alpha Joshua.I tried to sit up quickly, but hissed in pain. I nearly forgot my right leg was bandaged."I heard you got your leg bandaged," My father said, coming over to the bed.He helped me sit up and took a seat on the edge of the bed. He rubbed my hair and uttered,"When will your bandage be taken off?""One month, Dad," I repli
"What video?"I asked Kayla as I was startled. Did anyone record any videos of the king helping me in the hospital?If they did, how could he dismiss the rumors? He was last seen with me while wearing a mask, and no one knew he was the king. What if I caused his reputation to be damaged here?After all, I was not even the real daughter of an Alpha. I was adopted, a girl who had no idea who her parents were."What's wrong? Why are you looking pale after hearing about another video?" Kayla questioned me suspiciously.I shook my head. "Nothing. I just want to know."Kayla furrowed her brows. "Babe, are you hiding something from me? You are free to share anything with me. I am your best friend."I took a deep breath and decided to tell her everything.Her expression changed when she learned that the king had helped me again."Flora, you can't think it's just a coincidence, can you? You both kept bumping each other without any plan. Or..."I looked at her with interest. "Or what?"I was ho
"Thank you so much."I said to Doctor Ken, who came outside to assist me in getting into a taxi. I told him many times that he did not have to do it and that I could go alone. However, he kept referring to me as the king's people, saying he did not want to disappoint him.After getting into the taxi, I took a look at the clutch beside me. I did not know how long I would have to use it. Doctor Ken told me that I would be fine in one month. But still, I was afraid of it.The taxi came to a halt in front of the pack house. I paid the taxi driver and got out using the clutch.I applied all of the pressure to my left leg while holding the crutch beneath my arm. I had to limp my way toward the pack house.The guards looked at me with surprise. One of them questioned me."What happened to you?"I looked at the guard with a frown. "Didn't you notice how I was in pain when I left the pack house?"The guard seemed taken aback. He might have had a different thought when he saw Zack carrying me o
One of the nurses patted my shoulder. "Did you think he was waiting for you here? You may be important, but he is the King."I looked at the empty stool where Aron had been sitting before I left the room.'Did I really expect him to be here with me?'Doctor Ken soon entered the room to review my report. He pinned the x-ray report to a whiteboard and lit it up to show me the result.After circling the back of the ankle with his fingers, Dr. Ken said,“This is where one of your bones cracked. A plaster is necessary.”I was taken aback. "Doctor, will I not be able to walk properly again?"He gave me a surprised look before shaking his head. I was startled. I assumed he was saying I was correct; I would never be able to walk properly again; perhaps I could walk with a limp."Doctor, please do something."He let out a chuckle. I looked at him in confusion.“Please, just relax. You can walk again. But your leg needs some time. You will need plaster for at least four weeks.”I rubbed my fore
I felt a chill go through me. The air around me seemed to freeze as I stared at the man. He was mysterious, but also dangerous. His eyes had the power to burn anything with his gaze if he wanted to destroy.The thoughts of him killing the people and demolishing the pack made me feel sick.The blood, the war, the cries—everything was something I never wanted to witness.King Aron turned his head to look at me. When his eyes locked with mine, I saw the smirk fade from his face.I blinked and lowered my head. Was I more afraid of him?But his voice was not cold, but rather softer than I expected. It arrived and made its way to my ears smoothly."Girl, you are too young to know who your people and enemies are. Always rely on your brain rather than your heart. Keep your eyes open."I lifted my gaze to meet his eyes again. I nodded my head when I noticed his eyes were calm."Thank you for helping me, Your Majesty."He did not respond as if he was looking through me, attempting to read my th
I was mesmerized by how he was taking care of me. He knew he could not wander the hospital since he was the king, and it would only give people a chance to start gossiping, so he told the doctor to let the nurses accompany me.Not just any ordinary nurse, but nurses assigned to assist the doctor. The doctor's reaction made me wonder if he was a big doctor.Doctor Ken nodded his head. "I am sending them right now, Your Majesty." He then left the cabin.I cast a glance at King Aron. He remained calm, but his gaze was fixed on my right leg.I felt a burn in my leg as if his gaze was so intense that it was affecting me."I could go by myself," I murmured, although I knew it would be tough for me.He grabbed a stool near the bed and sat down. I gulped, recalling the day when I woke up in the Water Garden Villa."How is your day going at the pack house?"I raised my head and looked at him. He was also looking at me.His eyes were serene but dark. Despite knowing that I could not read them,