Ethan P.O.VI completely wrapped Lucy's body up, not exposing a single thread. I thought being with her every day would be an amazing experience once I returned.But it just doesn't feel the same. The passion is off, and I can't find the pleasure I had right before I met Claire, my destined mate.It's all so surprising—why is my mate the one I've been searching for instead? Someone meant to bring me more power and strength has bound me instead.I have no doubt that Christopher Gale will track her down eventually.Once I ensured Lucy was sound asleep, I hopped out of bed and jumped in the shower.The scratches on my chest looked way better than they did a few hours ago, which was a good sign that they didn't use poison this time. I needed to figure out what that old lady said about who kicked off this whole 'hunting' mess.I threw on a black T-shirt before heading out. I initially planned to check in on Chen Lien in the study. Still, instead, I ran into Octa and Elvis, who were just ha
Claire P.O.VThis helps you feel a bit cozier. Lady Andara handed me a steaming cup of tea.The day had gone by, but the sun still hadn't appeared. This spot is nestled at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by thick trees blocking the sunlight, but we were in a clearing that allowed us to gaze up at the sky. Still, the air was pretty chilly."Thanks a lot," I said as I took the cup from her.I don't know if this is their usual routine. Still, everyone in the camp had gathered in one spot that morning, cooking breakfast together, sitting around the campfire, and enjoying the meal they had prepared."Would you like some bread or a warm bowl of porridge for breakfast?" Lady Andara asked me again after handing me a steaming cup of tea.I shook my head. "No, I'm not hungry, but I really appreciate it.""I just hope you can eat something before your Alpha comes to get you," she said once more.I smiled, dismissing the thought. "I'm not the one he wants. There's no way he's coming for me. He
Claire P.O.VA hard slap hit my left cheek, and it stung like crazy. It was burning and hurt a lot. On top of that, I was bombarded with a torrent of curses and insults. Lucy completely embarrassed me in front of everyone who had come to get me in the middle of the woods, acting like I was some criminal who had just wrecked a Pack.Meanwhile, everyone, including Ethan, just stood there with blank faces, letting Lucy unleash her fury with all the nasty words she could think of."I can't believe you're still letting her stick around in this Pack when she hasn't done anything for us!" Lucy kept throwing those comments at me, making me feel worthless."Ethan! Why don't you just reject her? What's the point of keeping someone like her around like this?!"Everyone was taken aback by Lucy's words. Danny and the Elder, who had joined us after we returned from the forest, exchanged confused glances, clearly puzzled. But Ethan? He didn't seem bothered by what Lucy said about me."What are you j
Ethan P.O.VWhen Christopher Gale’s eyes landed on the second floor, I couldn’t help but grind my teeth in frustration. It was infuriating that that damn Alpha had managed to find her in our Pack.I shifted my position just enough to block Christopher Gale’s line of sight to Claire. I knew she was too headstrong to follow my orders, and with her being here, I figured Chen Lien was also struggling to keep her in check.“You’re being overly cautious, Alpha Ethan,” Christopher Gale said, turning his focus back to me.I thought my little maneuver had distracted him from Claire, but now he looked a bit miffed. Still, I just smiled at the guy with an inflated ego, acting like I had the upper hand. I joked, “Shouldn’t I be on my toes since I’ve got a guest from a big, powerful group like The Moon Fall Pack?”He chuckled at my compliment or somewhat cowardly vibe this time. Honestly, I was the one who suggested giving her a shot at something way bigger than she ever thought she could have. B
Ethan P.O.VBam!Christopher Gale slammed his fist on the table, clearly furious. I could see his fangs peek out when he smirked, and his eyes glowed a bright gold. His ears began to sharpen, almost like he was on the verge of becoming a wolf just because I mentioned keeping Claire for myself.“Don’t mess with me, Alpha Ethan,” he growled.The Beta and a few warriors with him looked uneasy, and I could already hear Danny’s voice in my head, suggesting he should come in.“I’ve made plenty of promises to those who can bring that woman to me, so what more do you want? Isn’t it enough that I’m offering you what we both desire?”I chuckled while hiding my face. My loud laughter echoed through the spacious room, transforming the quiet into a mix of shock and tension on everyone’s faces.“What makes you think my words are funny?” She was definitely getting riled up. I figured I might have pushed a button.“Of course it was funny, Alpha Christopher,” I replied. “Out of all the secrets no one
Ethan P.O.VI heard someone knocking on the door repeatedly from outside. Before I could say anything, she swung the door open and walked in, looking confused, her hair a bit damp and her voice shaking.“Did you want me to come here?” she asked.“What happened to your hair?” I brushed off her question and went straight for what I wanted.She was checking herself out. I realized I was mistaken; it wasn’t just her hair that was wet—some of her clothes were, too, and she casually claimed she was okay.This was really frustrating. While I was defending her like a madman in front of Christopher Gale, she was just messing around with me, using words I didn’t appreciate and wearing that annoying look that only she seemed to understand.I was getting really annoyed, so I stepped closer to her. I grabbed her damp hair, forcing her to look up and meet my gaze. Her face shifted, showing real pain, and I could hear a soft groan escape her lips.“W—what are you doing?!”“Why do you have to complic
Claire P.O.VI felt the thick white liquid melting from my pussy. Meanwhile, I no longer saw Ethan Randall in that room. Not anywhere.When I got up and lowered my legs from the bed, I found my body covered in bluish blotches, starting from my thighs and going all the way down to my collarbone. My body was so sore. It was like I had just fought a grueling battle. Not part of my body could feel; everything was numb.“Ack!”My knees felt completely weak, and I just collapsed. This is wild! What could have driven Ethan Randall to do something so terrible to me?Was it about that shady deal he struck with the Roughs? Or his bond with Chen Lien? Or was it just because I suddenly wished he would turn me down?No way, that’s the whole story. But what’s really going on? If I’m to blame, why did the Rogue Wolves take me instead of Lucy Spencer? She’s been his fiancée all along, right? So why me?I honestly didn’t have the energy to get up, so I just sat there on the floor, trying to forget tha
Ethan P.O.VMy eyes were glued to Claire and Chen Lien chatting away. It looked super fun, but I just couldn't bring myself to join in. Even though I'm tight with Chen Lien, I can't chat that closely with him without feeling like I'm lowering my self-esteem in front of them.Even though they were just a few steps away, sitting right next to my seat, I had no clue what they were actually talking about. They were laughing like they didn't even think about the trouble I went through yesterday because of what they did. No, not them, but what Claire did.I snorted, turned my face away, and focused on the clouds outside the window. It made me feel a bit better than just watching them chat."Alpha, do you need anything?" Danny suddenly asked after taking a seat in front of me."No. But tell me, are they at the transaction spot yet?""Of course, Alpha. They're already there. But before I told them we were coming, I said we'd be a few hours late because you had other stuff to handle.""Why did
Ethan's P.O.VFollowing the orders and directions I gave, Octa and the former Elder of The Moon Fall Pack went to the route that should have been abandoned but was now being used as a route for infiltration and escape by those ungrateful people.Accompanied by Gilbert Luard—my Gamma, they went with the trusted warriors and more wolf guards they could use for battle. Meanwhile, I went to meet Sir Torrance to execute them.I deliberately let my Gamma go with those two stubborn old ladies, even though I should have taken them to gain more strength. But I ignored all that and let myself work alone, with the strongest warriors I sent ahead to wreak havoc on the packhouse and kill anyone they saw, except for the children.Selective orders indeed. But from the beginning, I never intended to kill children, even though in the future, they might have a tendency to enter the cycle of karma called revenge. But I chose to let that be, regardless of whether they would seek revenge or not. The impor
Ethan's P.O.VI sat in my throne-like chair, glaring at the warriors I had gathered. I had asked most of them to leave their duties to discuss what our Pack was currently going through.The kidnapping of Claire Halle and the numerous deaths at the cabin by Lake Terara had caused some chaos within the Pack. They were all shaken, knowing that the warriors who were always loyal to me were extraordinary fighters with physical strength and strategic expertise. But suddenly, they were killed by a surprise attack from an unknown assailant in what should have been a very safe haven.Moreover, the whereabouts of Lucy Torrance are still a mystery; she is nowhere to be found. Even when I ordered my guards to search the entire meeting place we last used to meet with clients, Lucy had vanished. At the mansion, too, she was nowhere to be found, as if she had disappeared without a trace.While everyone was busy trying to locate Lucy Torrance, Chen Lien and his people were tracking where Claire had b
Claire P.O.VI caught my reflection in the car window. Damn, I looked rough—completely worn out and lifeless. Like I'd been up to no good all night and couldn’t shake the weight off my chest.On top of that, I never expected to walk so damn far from Lake Terara, straight into the forest without stopping, and then keep pushing forward until I was deep into the mountains. My legs were killing me. It felt like I was walking through hell just to escape."What are you staring at?"Christopher Gale had been sitting next to me from the moment we got in this car, leaving The Silber Fire Pack behind—Ethan’s territory."Isn't this whole place just mountains? Nothing interesting about it," he added, his tone flat."Would The Moon Fall Pack even be considered a modern pack if it weren’t tucked away in the mountains like this?""Damn, you’ve got a sharp tongue.""I’d take the mountains over city life any day.""So, your dream is to live miles away from what you call ‘real life’? You have no idea w
Ethan’s P.O.V"You know, I might never be able to trust Rogue Wolves." I told Andara Specta, my voice loud and clear enough for anyone within earshot to hear. Andara nodded. "I know our attacks in the past were wrong, but you also need to recognize your own mistakes. We can’t just keep pointing fingers when all of us have our fair share of faults." I scoffed, feeling my anger flare up. "Cut the small talk. Just tell me why the hell you're here!" I snapped. Seriously. If she were a man, the first thing I’d do is land a punch right on her face. But she was lucky—just an old woman who once served as an Elder for the Moon Fall Pack and the only person who treated Claire decently when those damn Rogue Wolves kidnapped her and took her to their settlement. "I don’t appreciate being rushed like this, Alpha," Andara said, her tone calm but firm. "But knowing your temper, we don’t have time to waste. This is about Lady Torrance." Lucy? What the hell does she have to do with this? Did
Ethan’s P.O.VThe moment I arrived at the cabin, my heart damn near stopped. Almost all of my men were sprawled out, lifeless. A few were still breathing—barely—but it was clear they were hanging on by a thread. Ignoring the carnage outside, I bolted into the cabin, searching for Claire. I could still catch traces of her scent lingering in the air, but no matter how thoroughly I checked—every room, even the basement—she was nowhere to be found. All that was left was an empty, slightly messed-up bed. But among all the scents in the air, one stood out—completely foreign. It wasn’t one of my warriors. It wasn’t anyone from my pack. No, this belonged to someone else. And I had a pretty good idea of exactly who that bastard was. This was beyond insane. I was supposed to be the one who could predict everything. Yet, the place I thought was the safest turned into a bloodbath for my people. “Christopher Gale,” I growled, my fists clenching. “That son of a bitch actually had the nerve
Ethan’s P.O.VThis is insane! I never expected my job to turn into this nightmare—piling up when I don’t even want it, while Lucy keeps pushing me to finish everything like some kind of tireless robot. Honestly, all I want is to get back and check if Claire is okay with the Warriors I assigned to protect her. The last update I got said they went to a cabin by Lake Terara—the same lake my parents used to love when they were still alive. What a crazy coincidence. I spent years keeping that place hidden from the world, and now Claire waltzes right in, disturbing the peace that has remained untouched for nearly twenty years. Even Lucy—no matter how much she begged, even if she dropped to her knees—was never allowed to step foot there. At first, I swore I’d never let anyone in, no matter what. I wanted to keep it exactly as my parents left it. But when my Luna wants something… I can’t bring myself to refuse. She keeps calling herself an "unwanted Luna," but she has no idea. I want
Caire’s POVAs soon as Danny left, I dragged myself to the bedroom, desperate to lie down. I was exhausted—not just physically but mentally, thanks to everything happening between me, Ethan, and Lucy Torrance.Honestly? If Lucy wanted the Luna position so badly, she could have it. I wasn’t about to stand in her way. Even though I loved Ethan, I never actually wanted that title.I collapsed onto the bed, even though I probably shouldn’t be using it. Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I’d been feeling drained all the time. Was it because I was carrying an Alpha’s child?Eh, whatever. It didn’t matter. Ethan might never acknowledge this baby, but I’d still raise it as my own—my only family in this world. No doubts. No second thoughts.My eyelids grew heavier until sleep pulled me under. I had no idea how long I was out.When I finally opened my eyes, the room was pitch black. Not a single flicker of light.That wasn’t right. Even though we were deep in the woods, the place should’ve
Claire’s POVIf that driver earlier said Lake Terara was the best in the area, I’d totally back him up on that. Surrounded by lush forests and towering pines, the air crisp and cool, and easy access for just about anyone—this place was straight-up breathtaking. The water was so clear you could see right down to the lakebed. Absolutely unreal.“Do you like it, my lady?” The driver who had brought me here asked.“Of course. It’s beautiful,” I replied, and that was no lie.“If you do, then the late Lady Rose would’ve been very pleased.”“Who’s that?”“The late mother of the Alpha,” he answered.Ethan’s mother? Was that true, or were they just saying that to make me feel at home and not out of place?“Tell me about her,” I asked, curiosity creeping in.“She was a wise Luna. Most of the children and teens in this Pack grew up under her care. She was the epitome of beauty and motherhood—no child ever felt abandoned, even if their parents were too busy working. She made sure every kid had a
Ethan's POVI felt a whole lot better seeing her get into the car. Even though I didn't go with her, it was a relief to watch her willingly get into the car driven by my Warrior. Much better than when she left the mansion on foot, with no clue where she was heading.Plus, I'm glad she didn't try to hide her pregnancy from me, she tell everyting and let me know about her feeling about that baby. Her simple admission that she didn't want to build a family with me made sense, considering I've been a jerk."Alpha, I heard Lady Halle is heading to Lake Terara to calm down." One of my warrior tell me after he had the report.Lake Terara? That's a bit far from the packhouse, but it's alright since that area is guarded by Gilbert, the Gamma. No need to worry about her safety."Tell Gill I'll pick her up before sundown if she refuses to come back to the mansion.""I will, Alpha," the Warrior replied.All my Warriors have special communication devices—kind of like a mindlink in a gadget form th