**POV Eleanor**"Just tell me the name, Eleanor!" Alpha Gideon insisted, staring intently into my eyes. Veins bulged from his forehead, and his muscles were tense. I saw the darkness in his eyes and felt his wolf's anger and remorse. He stroked my face again and wrapped his arms around my body."Don't be afraid... Just tell me the name!" he communicated through our mental link so that only I could hear.I took a deep breath and swallowed hard before uttering the following words: "I was sweating a lot and in pain all over my body when I heard someone's voice entering the room while the nurses were resting. She injected a liquid into my vein, and within seconds, I passed out. After that, I don't remember anything!" I replied with trembling lips."Do you know who this person is? Did you see her face?" he asked anxiously, growling with clenched teeth."No... I couldn't see her face..." I bit my lower lip. Emaline looked at me seriously; she knew I was hiding something but remained silent,
**Pov Alpha Gideon**"So, what did the tests show?" I asked impatiently, pacing back and forth in the room. Eleanor sat in the armchair beside me, in a disturbing silence. Her pale and apprehensive face reflected the terror she felt. She squeezed her maid Eloise’s hands tighter and tighter. I could smell the fear emanating from her body and desperately wanted to convince her that I would protect her. Without her sight, she was vulnerable, especially in my absence."The tests are ready. I'll explain the results," the doctor finally said after making me wait for two hours in the waiting room. My inner wolf growled softly, irritated, but I needed to control myself so as not to scare Eleanor even more."Well... yes, someone injected poison into Eleanor's bloodstream. Her body seemed to absorb and neutralize the poison somehow, but during this process, one of her organs was damaged. In this case, Eleanor's retina was severely affected. Analyzing the data, she was lucky to only lose her sig
POV EleanorThe doctor gave me bad news about my vision. I swallowed hard, and for a moment, I panicked.King Alpha was discussing with his Beta a strategy to find the antidote to this poison. The problem was that the antidote was contained in the stem of the plant. The blue Lebanese lily releases a powder made of silver sulfate; it is an aquatic plant, and underneath it, there is a substance in the stem that neutralizes the poison.I took a deep breath and felt someone approaching again. This plant was extinct, and Alpha Gideon was frustrated because he didn't know where to start looking."Go rest, Eleanor! It's late already!" he said seriously, gesturing for Eloise to take me to my room."But I want to stay; maybe I can help with something!" I replied angrily, and Eloise held my shoulder firmly so that I wouldn't get upset."Eleanor! There is nothing you can do. You can't even read the map. How will you help us? I made a promise to you, and I will keep it. After all, I am an Alpha!"
Pov Alpha Gideon“What are you doing here, Katy?” I asked impatiently, as she took the opportunity to slide her hands over my chest and caress my tense muscles, leaving my wolf slightly aroused.“I just wanted to see you again. It’s been a while since you’ve been to my room, and I wanted to apologize for our last fight… I lose my reason when it comes to our daughter. You know that everything I do is for her best, and since I became a mother, I can only think about how to keep her alive…” Katy whimpered, resting her head on my chest. She looked exhausted.The doctor had mentioned that Helena had a fever on some nights this week. It was just a cold, but her immunity was weak, so he prescribed several vitamins and supplements to prevent her from losing weight.“How is she?” I asked, stroking Katy’s blonde hair as she lay in my lap.“Well… the medicines have started to work, and she’s recovering… but these last two days have been intense. I hardly got any sleep,” she said, nervously rubbi
**Some Weeks Later: POV Eleanor**"Eloise, please help me get up!" I grumbled weakly, rubbing my face.I opened my eyes and didn't see the light of day once again. There was no difference between night and day or when I was sleeping, except for the strange dreams I’d been having lately, as if someone were trying to communicate with me. Perhaps it was the Moon Goddess. Every night, I longed to meet her again, hoping I could beg her to restore my vision before I went permanently blind.“Keep your hopes up, Eleanor. The Alpha hasn’t returned from the hunt yet!” she said hopefully. “I’m sure this time he’ll manage to find the cure!” She smiled broadly. I placed my hands on Eloise’s face. It had been a long time since I could see her lovely angelic face. I only had a vague memory of her clear, innocent eyes. I often caressed her face to not forget her features.Since losing my sight, touch had become my greatest ally. It was how I could "see" the hidden things in front of me or get a sligh
**POV Eleanor**Eloise led me to the Alpha's office. As soon as we arrived, I heard whispers between the Beta and the other warriors present. I sensed his presence approaching, and then his left hand touched my face, caressing me. A slight smile appeared on my lips."Alpha..." I whispered, feeling him get closer to me."Eleanor, what are you doing awake? You should be resting. I asked for your medicine to be brought to you at seven tonight," he replied seriously, the concern evident in his voice.I felt his hands wrap around my waist, pulling me closer. He buried his head in my neck, inhaling deeply the sweet scent of my perfume, sending a shiver through my entire body."I needed to see you..." I whispered shyly. "How did the search go?" I asked, apprehensive.He lifted his head and, with a softer tone, replied, "It was a difficult journey, but we found the herb that can cure your blindness. The doctors are preparing the medicine right now."A wave of relief mixed with emotion washed
Pov EleanorAt that moment, I felt as if the ground were collapsing beneath my feet. My legs gave way, and I felt weak, almost falling to the floor. A stubborn tear escaped from my eyes before I could hold back my sobs. Eloise had to hold me so I wouldn't hurt myself. A strong pain in my chest intensified and radiated to the tips of my feet, preventing me from standing upright."This is surprising... Katy, how long have you been pregnant?" The Alpha's voice sounded extremely pleased with the news."It's been a month, since that night you came to my room and we made love," Katy replied, her tone loaded with satisfaction and malice. "I started feeling strong nausea and dizziness soon after. I suspected it might be something, but the doctor confirmed this morning that I am one month pregnant." She smiled cynically; I could sense her eyes shining with cruel pleasure."You know, Alpha," she continued, her voice sweet but with an underlying venom, "it's not surprising that I got pregnant so
POV Eleanor"Did you hear, Eloise? She’s been pregnant for a month... the dates match. While I was still weak, recovering from a near-death experience, he was having sex with another woman. How can that be love?" I asked, frustrated, as soon as Eloise sat me down on the bed."You need to calm down, Eleanor. He is the Alpha King; he can have as many women as he wants. You should be grateful to be one of his favorites. Think about it, the Alpha King doesn’t care about your disability. He even traveled for days to find the antidote that neutralizes the poison..." Eloise said, trying to console me.My pillow was soaked with tears. No matter how hard she tried to comfort me, nothing got through my mind. The pain of seeing the man I was developing feelings for having a child with another woman, especially with the woman who hates me and tried to kill me, was unbearable."He will never believe me..." I whispered angrily."What are you talking about? Drink the medicine, Eleanor," Eloise insis
**POV Eleanor**“I love you, Alpha Gideon...” I murmured nervously, those last words, and I could see the surprise in his eyes...It was brave of me to come here to set things right and stop this sudden wedding, but after hearing the words of the Moon Goddess, I couldn't just ignore it and allow him to marry another.“You only gave him a child, and that makes you think you’re special. I’m also young and healthy and can give many children to the Alpha King; he doesn’t need you and your bastard!” Lauren dared to speak again, her teeth clenched, trying to prevent our reconciliation.“No, you’re wrong. I didn’t just give the Alpha one child; I gave him two!” I responded firmly, and he looked at me, startled and frowning, not understanding what was happening. “You have a daughter, Alpha... I’m sorry for hiding this from you, but you have a daughter named Zoe. She is beautiful and healthy and blessed by the Moon Goddess, just like Noah!” I said, trying to control my tears.“Eleanor...” He w
**Alpha King's POV**It was almost eight in the morning. The maids were decorating the main courtyard while the doctor wrapped a tight bandage around my abdomen to ensure I wouldn’t start bleeding again from moving around."I'm sorry, Alpha. I'll prescribe some pain medication, but I fear it won't be enough. Unfortunately, you'll have to remain standing throughout the entire ceremony so that people won't suspect the assassination attempt," the doctor said anxiously, finishing the bandage near my chest.I just nodded while finishing putting on the black suit. When I reached for the jacket, a searing pain shot through my body, and I bit my lips, trying not to let out a groan. The bandage was so tight it intensified the pain, but I couldn't remove it as it prevented me from bleeding to death."Alpha, the bride has just arrived!" My beta informed me through the mental link.I positioned myself near the wooden altar in the central courtyard, where the maids had just finished decorating. It
**POV Eleanor**I woke up, still seeing everything around me blurry. I looked around and noticed there was a crib next to me. Noah seemed to be sleeping peacefully, and I wondered how I had ended up in this place."Awww," I groaned in pain as I tried to sit up on the bed. Ruby hadn't been able to heal me completely, and all I remembered was being chased by the guards before losing consciousness. I still didn't know how I had managed to get here. It seemed like a house hidden in the middle of the forest. I looked out the window, and there was no one in sight. Maybe I had managed to escape and made it here, but I couldn't remember.The pain in my body was intense, especially where Ruby had tried to heal my wounds. I tried to stand up, but my legs gave out, and I leaned against the wall to avoid falling. I looked around, trying to identify anything familiar.The room was simple but cozy. There was a small wooden table with some herbs and bottles, probably natural remedies. A lamp emitted
**POV King Alpha**I woke up in the palace infirmary, the pain still intense in my abdomen. My beta, Josh, was by my side, a worried expression on his face."Alpha, what happened?" he asked, helping me sit up."Eleanor... she..." I began, but the pain was too much to complete the sentence.Josh looked at me, eyes filled with understanding and sadness. "She took her revenge, didn't she?"I nodded, unable to say more. The reality of what had happened, the depth of Eleanor's hatred, everything was clear to me now. I had lost not only her trust but also any chance of redemption."I can't believe she dared to try to kill you. Luckily, she didn't hit any vital organs, and although the wound was deep, it didn't damage any of your tissues. The hardest part was stopping the bleeding and containing the hemorrhage!" my beta said worriedly, noting some information on a clipboard.I took a deep breath, trying to get up, and realized my arm was connected to a large blood bag. I tried to stand, but
**POV Alpha King**"Are you sure about what you're telling me?" I asked, raising my voice in disbelief. Even though this was the fourth time he repeated the same information, I couldn't believe Eleanor would be so stupid."Yes, Alpha," he replied, trembling with fear, worried I might blame him for not keeping an eye on her."You're telling me that, in less than a day in captivity, Eleanor tried to kill herself in the cell?" I muttered again, nervous, running my hands through my hair impatiently."Yes, Alpha. The doctor suspects that Eleanor has developed postpartum depression and that she was taking controlled medications. They found a large amount of drugs in her blood test, mostly antidepressants and long-term sleeping pills," the guard informed, handing the test results to me."It can't be... how did Eleanor develop this mental illness? She was so healthy!" I responded, throwing the papers into the fire, not wanting to see them again."The doctor said it's common for some mothers t
**POV Eleanor**"Don't give the prisoner any water or food. The Alpha has decreed that she can only eat once a day!" the guard ordered the others as they locked me in the cell.I curled up in that dry, filthy place. They had shackled me just like last time. It was foolish of me to come here without a plan in mind, but when the Moon Goddess revealed to me that Noah was in danger, I couldn't bear to stay away."Stupid, I was so stupid!" I murmured to myself, seeing the blood trickle down my skin. "I need to find a way out of here!"I closed my eyes, trying to concentrate, and that's when a brilliant idea came to my mind.---A few hours later, I was lying on the floor, covered in blood in that dark cell. My face was pale with deep dark circles, as I saw the blood stain my dress and continue to flow."Oh my God, call a doctor! This girl is crazy!" I heard the guard yell as soon as he saw the amount of blood spread across the floor.They desperately opened the door and began to bandage my
**POV Alpha King**I paced back and forth in my office, my hands sweating. I looked at the picture frame in front of me, with one of the photos of Eleanor when she arrived at the palace. She was smiling beautifully, and the sun lit up her green eyes, making them shine in the photo."Why? Why did this have to happen!" I shouted furiously, throwing the picture frame against the wall.The object shattered instantly, and the glass broke into thousands of pieces on the floor. Eleanor's photo was completely crumpled. Unsatisfied, I approached and started tearing it into several pieces, throwing them into the fireplace."Alpha... is everything alright?" my beta entered my office, staring at the mess I had made, and then quietly closed the door."Eleanor is different!" I muttered, sitting in the armchair and staring at the fire. "She has harbored so much hatred for me, and for a while, I understood why I sent her to the Vale of the Rejected. But I remember that, before leaving the pack, she w
**POV Eleanor**I was thrown to the ground again as the guard dragged me by my hair towards the hallway. I took a deep breath, trying to get air back into my lungs when I heard a voice that made my entire body tremble with fear."Let her go, now!" The deep voice echoed in my ears, and I refused to lift my head to look at him again after so long. Every fiber of my being shook upon hearing that voice."Eleanor... is that you?" he asked, but I didn't respond. The silence between us was heavy, laden with years of pain and suffering. I knew he didn't deserve an answer, not after everything he had done."You... finally returned home," he said, his face serious.I slowly lifted my head, my eyes meeting his. The shock of seeing the Alpha King again after all this time was almost unbearable. His presence was overwhelming, a constant reminder of the terror he had inflicted on my life.The guards let go of me, and I stumbled, trying to keep my balance. My body hurt in so many different ways, but
**POV Eleanor**I got up early and packed a small change of clothes in my bag. Alice and Lillian were still sleeping, so I placed my letter on the dresser where they would see it when they woke up.I approached Zoe's crib, where she was sleeping peacefully. At six months old, she was already crawling around the house, with beautiful blue eyes like her brother's and she was extremely loving. I caressed her face and she smiled beautifully, even in her sleep."Forgive me for this, dear. I will miss you," I murmured, kissing her forehead. "Please be a good girl and grow up far from all this. Aunt Lillian and Aunt Alice will take good care of you!" I placed my mother's necklace next to the crib.I took a deep breath and silently left the house, walking to the terminal and taking the first train that would take me back to the pack's home. A chill in my stomach and the tremor in my entire body reflected the fear of returning to that place, but it was the only way to save my children."Miss,