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
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.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 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
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 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 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
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 P.O.V The car we were riding in to reach The Moon Fall Pack made an unexpected stop at a motel. It was supposed to keep moving, no breaks, no detours. But Christopher Gale? He couldn’t care less. Instead, he went ahead and booked two rooms—one for him and one for me. “You’ve got four hours to sleep before we hit the road again,” he said, pushing open the motel door so I could step inside and rest. I should be grateful, really. A guy claiming to be my uncle had at least given me a place to crash. But if I’m being honest? He didn’t act like an uncle. Not even close. “I’ll wake you up when the four hours are up. After that, we won’t be stopping again until we’re home.” “I’m only here because you made me come. So even if you hadn’t given me a room, I’d still be wide awake all the way to this so-called ‘home’ of yours, Alpha Christopher,” I shot back, my voice dripping with arrogance I probably shouldn’t have used. But weirdly enough, Christopher Gale just smiled at my
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