Claire P.O.VDanny has been the Beta and Ethan Randall's right-hand man for nearly two decades. It's quite the perk for Danny; besides being the Beta, he knows the ins and outs of the money-printing business owned by the Alpha, the ruler of The Silver Fire Pack.Danny didn't answer my question immediately. He just stared at me with his light brown eyes—warm and bright colours, especially in the summer."Is it because the Alpha already has a fiancée that this is bugging you?"Finally, he replied. Even though it wasn't what I wanted to hear, it was impressive because Danny responded to my seemingly dumb question."Isn't that obvious?" I shot back. "If you're guarding someone who isn't your Luna, it's a waste of your time 'cause you're serving a stranger who will never be tied to your Pack.""Why do you think that? Isn't that the reason Alpha Ethan lets me be here? Is it because he's trying to keep you around? So—""Keep me around for what?" I cut him off. "Even the people I loved are no
Claire's P.O.VI've been waiting for Ethan Randall for almost thirty minutes now, with no clue what he's up to behind that worn-out wooden door.Propping up my chin, I yawn a few times, feeling bored. This place feels alien to me. Plus, all these strangers keep glancing at me, judging me with their eyes, acting like I don't belong there.I didn't plan on staying long, but I had no choice. I can't even talk to Danny, who's making sure I don't say anything about Christopher Gale. Because of that, I can't interrogate anyone.I scan the room, leaning on my chin. Nothing interesting, just a bunch of people giving me dirty looks. It feels like they're about to eat me alive."When are they gonna be done?" I ask Danny, who's still eyeing me suspiciously.Is he scared I'll talk about Christopher Gale? If that's the case, I think Christopher Gale has something I need to know. It's absurd for a fake Alpha like him to run a pack as big as The Moon Fall Pack.Of course, there is no way a fake Alph
Ethan's P.O.V"Something's off with Claire. I'll leave her with you, Danny. I'll be watching you guys from a distance." That's what I told Danny before handing my black card to Claire. At first, I didn't care if Claire got dragged by Christopher Gale or not, but now, knowing my feelings for her have changed, I'm rethinking handing her over to that fake Alpha.They've been roaming the city for half an hour, but I haven't received any reports from Danny, which worries me. Since Claire's first encounter with Christopher Gale, the man has shown a murderous intent, as if he wouldn't let anyone touch his long-targeted prey.Of course, Christopher Gale's hunt is a life-or-death matter because Claire is the last descendant of the former Alpha of The Moon Fall Pack. Ensuring Claire's death is his final goal for eternal power. But as long as I'm alive, I'll make sure Christopher Gale can't touch my Luna."What am I even doing?" I muttered, covering my face with the back of my hand. I was alone
Ethan's P.O.VFrankruurte Restaurant is a famous spot in this city. It's a fancy place that anyone would recognize just from the name. But I asked Christopher Gale to meet me there in an hour because I wanted to get ready, put on my expensive suit, or make a reservation with their gourmet menu.No. That's not what I planned at all. The main reason for stalling the meeting was to ensure Danny took Claire as far as possible. The closer we got to that fake Alpha, the higher the chance that bastard would nab Claire.Moreover, what exactly did Christopher Gale teach his Wolves Warriors that made them lack basic manners toward me, an Alpha? Is it because they have immense confidence from being part of the powerful Moon Fall Pack that they think they can treat me, another Alpha of a big Pack, with such disrespect?"If they don't have that fear, then I'll be the one to instil it in them," I muttered as I continued driving.My phone rang again. It was Danny. I quickly answered, and Danny told
Claire's P.O.V"You can rest here for a bit," Danny said after showing me a room."For a bit? Are we heading back to the packhouse?" I asked him."Nope, we're staying here till morning. Alpha Ethan will meet and take us to another place—a plantation.""A plantation? What's that about?""You'll find out tomorrow. We'll be on guard while you rest. Good night, Lady Halle." Danny closed the door.It was a huge room, similar to the one Ethan gave me at the packhouse, but instead of a garden view, I saw the city's glittering lights. Yet, one thing remained—the silence.Why did Ethan bring me here if he was just gonna leave me alone? Honestly, I caught Christopher Gale's men watching and tailing us all day.Danny and the Warriors might not have noticed, but I did. Their scent was different from Ethan's wolves and any other wolves here. It felt familiar yet strange, much like Ethan's scent.Time kept ticking, but I couldn't sleep. My mind was of Christopher Gale, as if he wouldn't leave me al
Ethan P.O.V"Revenge? Do you think you can do it?" I asked.I thought she would panic, change the subject and not want to discuss it anymore when I asked about it. Still, far from my imagination, Claire seemed to be serious about what she had just said. What was it, revenge?I climbed over her again, looked at her intensely and touched her face. I almost lost control of myself just from looking at her face."Look at this, this face is not a capable of doing something that cruel, don't you think that what you're thinking will be bad for you?""You always tease me in a way that I don't like," I pushed Ethan's body away. Still, when I was about to turn around, he pulled my waist, gripping it, making me unable to break away."You're always resisting and running away, that's why I'm being rude to you." Ethan's words sounded like sulking. So I put my index finger on his forehead, pushing him slightly as I said,"All you have in your head is sex, nothing good comes to me when I do it with yo
Ethan P.O.V"I want to know about Christopher Gale. Tell me everything."I knew that what Claire wanted to know was about Christopher Gale. This did not surprise me, but I didn't expect Claire to ask me about this directly. In fact, I initially thought that she would find out directly from the people connected to that Alpha, but I was wrong."Alright, what do you want to know about that person?""Is it true that he's a fake Alpha?""I think yeah, they say so.""But why? Is he not the true successor of the Pack he currently leads?""The Moon Fall Pack was supposed to have an Alpha female for that, but they hid her somewhere and until now, no one knows the whereabouts of the last descendant of Alpha Jacob Wensiker.""Doesn't the void have to be filled? Was I wrong?"I shook my head. "No, you're not. I mean, not at all, the vacancy must be filled, because if the Alpha position is vacant for too long, then it will affect the Pack itself.""Please explain more specifically."I looked at he
Christopher Gale P.O.VThis is fun. I have to keep smiling at someone I really can't stand. All this time, Ethan Randall's just sitting there, sipping champagne that I painstakingly ordered. There's a feast in front of him, and he's treating it like it's invisible."Our deal was clear, wasn't it, Alpha Ethan?""There's no reason to change it."Arrogant. Conceited. Pompous. Look at him, talking without even saying my name. Cold-hearted. Even though I have always been kind to him by not making him do dangerous things, I even gave him more markets. Gosh, look at him now, he's really pissing me off."What if I upped the stakes?""Wasn't I clear, Alpha Christopher? I'm not handing over My Luna just like that, and you can't make me repeat myself." He put his empty glass on the table.Look at him. he chuckled, laughing at me that he thinks I'm the loser here. Yeah, maybe he's right. I am the loser here because I keep giving in to an asshole like him.Should I kill him? No, it wouldn't sound g
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
Claire's POVI couldn't shake off the shock when Ethan said he wanted to see this baby born before helping me avenge Nurse Alberta's death."So you—already knew that—""I told you from the start, since the first time we met, that no matter how well you do it, you can't hide anything from me. Besides, no Alpha would be unaware that their offspring is on the way," he said, his eyes fixed on my belly.I covered my stomach with both hands, hoping he'd stop staring."Why do you look scared? Shouldn't you be proud that you're carrying my child? Even though I don't lead the largest pack like The Moon Fall Pack, I hold the title of the strongest Alpha. Isn't that enough to make the baby proud?""There will never be pride for a baby born from me when I don't have an Alpha by my side," I said without hesitation. "No matter how hard I try, I'll just see you marry Lucy Torrance, and then you'll discard us once you get what you want from me. So, can't you help me avenge the deaths of the nurses an
Ethan’s POV“You—you’ve gotta be joking, right? His niece? How the hell am I his niece?!” Claire screamed, leaping to her feet with rage burning in her teary eyes. She couldn’t believe it—she was related to the bastard who slaughtered her family. The man who wiped out an entire bloodline, a legacy that should still be ruling the Moon Fall Pack. Every head in the garden snapped toward us. People whispered, curious and confused about the commotion. But Claire? She wasn’t overreacting—far from it. Learning that the monster who destroyed her life shared her bloodline was enough to break anyone. I reached out a hand and gently motioned for her to sit down. “Claire, let me explain everything,” I said, hoping to calm the storm inside her. At first, she resisted, too consumed by the whirlwind of emotions. She stayed on her feet, trembling, letting her anger overflow. But I didn’t pull my hand back, holding out hope she’d take it. Minutes passed. Slowly, reluctantly, she sat, her tension
Ethan's P.O.VClaire's expression hasn't changed since I dropped the bomb. She still looks like she's just been hit with a truckload of surprise. Honestly, she shouldn't be so shocked. After all, Claire has been digging into this for a while, and she definitely knows more than she lets on."You're Jacob Wensiker's one and only his daughter," I repeated.“No, it’s not ….” She shook her head, ignore what I say to her.“Yes, yo’re. And you know that I'm telling you the truth.”"So, you're saying that I should be the Alpha of The Moon Fall Pack?" she asked.That is an incredible speculation. It is true that when the previous Alpha dies, the decendants will take its place. However, in this case, Claire wasn’t the next Alpha after Christhoper Gale gone. Unlike me, I immediately took my father's place when he died.Perhaps that will happen to Claire as well. Since she might not be considered worthy yet, the leadership might fall into Beta's hands, only to be handed over to her after being de
Ethan's P.O.VI parked my car in the park's lot, a central hub of activity for this pack. Almost everyone here knows who I am, and now, they're all staring at me with curiosity but too afraid to approach or ask questions.I led Claire to a corner of the park. We sat on the grass, surrounded by others, and pulled out the food we bought, making us the center of attention. Because even though it is a park, it is the center of the crowd. Everyone in this Pack uses this area as the center of their lives. Whether it's a school, shops, a shopping center, a recreation center, or just a place to look for something small.But I didn’t care. I let them see Claire, who they would know for the rest of their lives as my Luna. Although they all knew that I was engaged to Lucy Torrance, they also had to know that this wanta was really my Luna.“You still haven’t answered my question,” Claire began impatiently.Yeah, not that she's been a patient girl, but when it comes to the deaths of the sisters an
Ethan's P.O.V“First things first, what do you want to eat?” I asked after we turned off the packhouse area toward the outskirts of town.Ever since she agreed to get into the car, Claire had only looked out the window, avoiding eye contact with me. For some reason, that made me a bit disappointed.Yeah, disappointed. A word I never imagined I would use to describe my own feelings.A word I never thought I would feel for anyone except myself, as I have always been perfection itself, with nothing else measuring up.“I want an iced coffee with a little caramel, some burgers with different flavors and sauces, and... I really crave pickles.” She answered suddenly after a moment of silence.Wow, sounds like she’s having cravings. But of course, she would. If she didn't, she would stay locked in her room, eating everything brought to her.However, she didn’t do that. Claire often ignored the food and left it untouched outside her door until the servants brought fresh meals again.It sounded
Claire’s P.O.VDid I just do something terrible? No. Why am I even thinking that? I should be grateful that I managed to stand up to Lucy and retort back. After all, I am the Luna of that Pack, aren’t I?But what do I do now? If I go back, Lucy Torrance won’t let me breathe. She’ll find ways to bully or hurt me, and if that happens, then this baby... no, I can’t let that happen.Even though I didn't want this baby to be here now, it's still my baby. Even if Ethan might not want it, this baby will still be mine.But where do I go from here? I walked aimlessly and suddenly found myself outside the mansion gates, wandering far until I ended up alone on a forest road leading to who knows where.I sighed, stopping at the side of the deserted road. It was so quiet, just me and the sounds of animals from the forest surrounding the packhouse.When I reached the main gate, I thought the Warriors would stop me, but they opened the gate and let me go. Now I don't know where to go.Just as I was f
Ethan's P.O.VJust like yesterday, Claire was nowhere to be seen at the dining table. I wanted to order someone to go fetch her, but with Lucy here, I couldn’t risk it. After everything I discussed with Andara Spectra last night, it felt safer to keep Claire far away from Lucy. “You remember we still have that meeting with Lady Apike, the wolf noble from the Lycan clan, right?” Lucy suddenly broke the silence during our meal. “I know. I’ll—” “She wants to meet your ‘real’ Luna. The one chosen by the Moon Goddess.” Lucy cut me off, her words making my chest tighten in shock. Wait, meet my real Luna? Was she implying I had to bring Claire to this meeting? “Why would I do that? There’s no reason for it.” I refused with a single sentence, hoping she wouldn’t speak again or say things like this. Because honestly, the more I heard, the more uncomfortable I felt.Right. I couldn’t possibly bring Claire. That meeting might spell trouble for her—especially for the child she’s carrying.
Ethan’s POV“What did you say? What are you getting at?” I asked them fow what they saying.Andara smiled. There was nothing sinister in her manner or speech. I recognized that, but hearing her speak about things I didn't understand, why should I trust her?“You don't have to believe me, Alpha. However, you should know that Lady Halle's mental state worsens day by day. When she came to me today, there was no happiness on her face. Even when I told her she was pregnant, it was as if she wanted to terminate the child—”I was furious, but as I moved toward Andara to throttle her, Oscar stepped between us, preventing me from doing anything.“What do you mean by ‘terminate’?” I growled. I demanded answers for all the words they said to me.“A Luna like Lady Halle wouldn't think to argue with your fiancée, Lady Torrance, who is the daughter of an Alpha from the Western territories. I don't recommend such a course either, but if Lady Torrance learns of this before you do, the worst-case scen