With a confident nod, she assured, “Alpha, you can count on me – no slip-ups.”“Good.” He stood up, placing the first aid box on the coffee table before the couch. Heading to his bed, he switched off the light, indirectly signaling her to sleep.She gazed at him for a while, then proceeded to the bathroom to change into her nightgown. While changing, she glanced in the mirror, attempting to see her back. The sight that met her eyes was unbelievable. A black birthmark had been present on her lower back since birth, but it had vanished.An astonished whisper escaped her lips, “It’s really gone.” Tears welled up but were quickly brushed away with a triumphant smile. “No more ‘cursed wolf,’ no more mark to hide.”She repeated these affirmations as a few flashbacks resurfaced in her mind.“Kill her; she is cursed.”“Look at her torn clothes. No, look at her birthmark. She’s ugly.”“A black mark, the cursed mark!”She softly chanted, warding them off, her hands over her ears, “Stop it.”Th
With deliberate slowness, he raised the chain, each link ascending gracefully. Stepping back, a playful smile tugged at his lips as he spoke.“Be a good Luna, and don’t create any scenes.”She swept her hair aside, exposing her neck, and nodded.“Yes, Alpha.”He sauntered off toward the bathroom for a quick change while she seized the opportunity to gather the masks. The occasion was a masquerade-themed extravaganza, Raymond’s chosen concept. Her fingers danced across the masks’ surfaces, each telling a tale of elegance and charisma. The first mask, resplendent in gold and adorned with rubies, caught her eye. A fleeting glance at her attire reassured her that it harmonized seamlessly with her crimson dress.Next in line was a sleek black mask, its glossy velvet covering exuding an air of mystery.“Absolutely perfect for him,” she murmured approvingly.The door creaked, capturing her attention. Raymond emerged from the bathroom, clad in a suave black tuxedo.‘What a good-looking man,’
Upon hearing the name of his pack, Jennifer couldn’t help but furrow her brow. ‘Shadow Moon Pack? The second largest pack in the states?’ The memory of her conversation with Delta Brian resurfaced in her mind. With a composed demeanor, she greeted the man before her, “Hello, Alpha Keith,” and then discreetly averted her gaze. Taking a few sips from her drink, she casually scanned the room, her attention finally landing on Raymond, who was engrossed in conversation with several men.“Ah, I see you’ve heard about my pack,” Alpha Keith responded with a gentle smile.“Since you’ve been observing me, you probably know who I am...” Jennifer paused, turning her head to meet Keith’s eyes before continuing, “I am Alpha Raymond’s Luna, Jennifer Scott.”From the visible portion of his face, she could tell that he was quite handsome, even though the mask concealed part of his features due to the structure of his face. With a nod, he acknowledged her before redirecting his attention to the others
A resonating growl erupted within the ballroom, sending shockwaves through everyone present. The sheer force of it trembled in their bones, unsettling even the strongest among them.Moments earlier, they had been observing the scene from a distance. A woman sprinted toward Alpha Raymond, unmistakable because he was the sole occupant in a wheelchair at the gathering. She was struck down as she raced forward.At that moment, the attacker aimed to fire another shot, but another man swiftly struck him in the forehead before he could pull the trigger. This man had been standing with the pack fighters of the Blood Stone pack from the very beginning.After killing the attacker, he removed his mask and advanced toward him with a menacing growl, revealing his face to everyone in attendance.“Alpha Raymond?”Everyone was shocked that he was completely fine. His countenance bore an intense fury as though he intended to kill every soul in the room. His dark aura filled the entire room, and they t
Everyone had left the bedroom, leaving only Raymond behind. Seated on the couch, he fixed his gaze on Jennifer, lost in thought for an extended period.Suddenly, the door swung open, and Alpha Mark and his wife entered the room. The atmosphere was tense, with Alpha Mark’s voice tinged with concern as he inquired, “Raymond, how is she?”Raymond shifted his gaze from Jennifer to Alpha Mark and then to Sandra, who was crying.“Why are you crying?” Raymond asked Sandra.Tears glistened in her eyes as she choked on her words, “I’m crying for her. What happened to her?”Raymond scoffed, leaving Alpha Mark stunned.“We’re worried about her,” Alpha Mark continued.“Really?” Raymond’s tone was laden with skepticism.“Why didn’t you think about her when you fled? You could have taken her with you,” Alpha Mark’s frustration was palpable.Sandra appeared taken aback, stammering, “I-I...”With a sigh, Raymond stood up. “She will be fine. The small bullet can’t take her life away.”“I hope she reco
Raymond strode into the pack house, followed closely by his officials.“You seemed distracted earlier. Where are you headed?” inquired Theta Pedro.“They aren’t my superiors,” Raymond responded.“But what if they try to harm you again?” questioned Gamma Glen. A sense of protectiveness surged within him at the thought of any harm coming to his Alpha. His wolf felt resolute about ensuring Raymond’s safety.These officials were not ordinary humans but werewolves with an unbreakable connection to their Alpha.“This party was a trap to lure them in. I have never planned to kill them in my pack anyways,” Raymond explained.“But what if they try to hurt you again?”“They know I’m already aware of the truth. They wouldn’t dare. But do you really think they’d risk poisoning me in my pack?”Hearing Raymond’s question, they halted and turned to him.“What do you mean?” Beta Justin asked.Raymond chuckled, “Of course, my people helped them.”“Members of our pack?”“Yes.”“Who?”“Anyone could have
"She mumbled in shock." Robin said to others. Raymond moved back and stared at Jennifer."When will she wake up?" He asked Robin.Robin set up the machines and replied,"Soon."After putting some medicine on the nightstand, Robin gave Jennifer an injection of the prescribed amount into her arm. "I have prepared all of the medication and have already given her the painkiller. When she wakes up, you are responsible for taking care of it."Raymond nodded his head. Then said,"You all can go now." The others cast a quick glance at Jennifer, who continued to mumble, and then at Raymond, who was staring at her with a serious expression on his face. They exited the room, then shut the door behind them as they went."Leave me, please. Don't kill me." Jennifer started to cry. Raymond placed his hand on her cheek and asked her,"If you are so afraid of death, then why did you risk your own life?"Her head froze in place as if it had stopped moving because she heard his words. She regained he
Jennifer had no ideas about what he was saying. But one of his words captured her mind, that was 'My wife'.She blushed and averted her gaze from his sharp eyes. 'Did he just call me his wife? There was no one in this room for whom he was pretending. He himself acknowledged it.'She tried to bite her bottom lips but paused when she realized that his thumb was still on his lower lips.Her heartbeat started to race. She felt her heart come out of her mouth anytime soon. She felt butterflies in her stomach. She slowly shifted her eyes to him. He was not smirking anymore. In fact, his worried look came back to his face. He patted her head and said, "Be a good girl and listen to Robin's instructions. You need to take a rest from now on."Before she could say something, the door burst open. Robin entered and looked at Jennifer. A bright smile came to his face. "Finally, you woke up." He said and walked to the bed. Jennifer flushed when she saw Robin. Because Raymond was still close