Anne had just finished bathing in her bathroom when she heard a loud bang on the bathroom door. "Who's there?" she demanded from inside. "It's me, sister," Lora said, as Elena had gone out for her training where she was learning to sew clothes in their pack. "Hmm," Anne growled and pulled the bathroom door open. She knew her mother had gone to work, so what did her younger sister want? "Anne, two guards are standing outside and demanding to see you," Lora disclosed in her soft childish voice, and Anne froze. "Two guards?" she asked her sister, a subtle frown etched on her face as she realized Teddy was the one who sent them. "Yes, sister. They said I should call you out immediately," Lora said. She wore a short blue dress and noticed her elder sister frowning. "What did you do to Alpha Teddy, and why aren't you going to work today?" Lora asked. She was proud that her older sister was working beside Alpha Teddy, and she often bragged about it among her peers. But seeing Anne
In Ex Alpha Lucas's mansion, Jack Hudson had just woken up in his bedroom. It was a brand new day, yet he awoke with a light headache. He sat up in bed and carefully slid down. Jack groaned, feeling a pang of pain in his heart. He felt guilty knowing he hadn't gone to see Charlotte, despite hearing from Waylon the previous night that Charlotte was now awake. As much as Jack longed to visit Charlotte, he couldn't just go to the hospital to see her, as he had rejected her in the presence of their pack members and vowed never to see her again. He would keep his distance from her even though he was hurting. "Why am I feeling like this?" Jack growled, not understanding his wolf. He had rejected Charlotte, so why was his wolf feeling wounded? Jack finally went into his bathroom to bathe. He had work to do in his office, and he couldn't breach the agreement he had signed to satisfy his hurting wolf. His green eyes glowed red, feeling broken, and he wondered if Charlotte was alright
Charlotte had just awoken from her sleep after the pack's doctor on duty, Dr. Andrew, had injected her arm to make her sleep. As she sat up in her bed, she was shocked to see the black, wounded beast that entered her ward. She was shivering, thinking he was a rogue, but on a second look at him, she immediately recognized him as Jack. "Jack," Charlotte whispered his name just as Jack neared her bed and walked up to meet her. "Jack," Charlotte burst into tears in Jack's arms as he shapeshifted back to his human form. His injuries had healed despite repeatedly shot by the guards. The bullet fell out from his body like rubber, dropping to the ground. Jack neared Charlotte's bed, rubbing her head as he pulled her into a tight hug while she sobbed in his arms. "It's okay. I'm here now," Jack said, while Charlotte continued to sob. "My baby, Jack. Teddy removed it," Charlotte cried as Teddy entered the hospital ward, his eyes shooting daggers at Jack, but he dared not approach h
Lady Harper and her husband sadly looked at Charlotte. They pitied her broken state, but Charlotte still refused to acknowledge her mother's presence. She gazed at the wall, preferring to look at the white wall rather than at her parents' faces. "We're sorry, Charlotte," her father finally spoke, but Charlotte appeared indifferent, not caring to greet him either. "You should forgive your mother and me. We wanted the best for you, and then Luna Sabrina saw it in you to become the pack's next Luna despite your low ranking. We couldn't object to her choice then, please forgive us," Beta Paul said, but Charlotte shook her head and responded, "All that is in the past now, father. What you should be discussing now is how to reject Teddy and make him divorce me. I don't want to be his Luna anymore!" Charlotte burst into tears, covering her face with her palms, wishing her father could challenge Teddy, but her family couldn't. Her father remained silent while she repeated, "Just leave
Lady Harper looked from Teddy to her daughter. She didn't want to leave Charlotte's side, so she decided to ask Teddy, "Alpha, can you permit me to look after your wife? She would need me now more than she needs anyone else." Teddy looked from Charlotte, who sat on the bed eating her meal docilely as if she didn't care to look at him, to her mother who smiled. He frowned. "We have trusted maids at home, so you don't have to worry about that," Teddy replied, and Lady Harper frowned but didn't press further. "You can go home," Teddy dismissed her, and Lady Harper's fingers dug into her palm, but she didn't refute. She looked at her daughter on the hospital bed and told her, "Get well soon, Charlotte. I will see you later." "Okay, Mom," Charlotte smiled at her mother, wanting her to know that she was fine. She didn't look at Teddy, as she focused on eating her meal. Just as Lady Harper left the room, she bumped into Anne's mother, who was going to check up on Charlotte too.
"Hmm," Teddy frowned and let go of Charlotte's hand as he sensed something was wrong with her. First, she spoke to him boldly; where was she getting the nerve to challenge him? Secondly, her wounds were beginning to heal properly. "You're my wife, and I realize how bad I've been to you. I want to correct all that. But I need you to understand that I love you and didn't just agree to marry you as a truce to rule our pack." Charlotte's eyes shimmered in shock. "You loved me?" She pointed to her chest as she asked Teddy, looking at his brooding dark face. "Yes, I do. I truly do love you," Teddy confessed, and Charlotte burst out laughing beautifully. "Tell me it's all a joke, Alpha. Do you think I have some memory loss or I'm not alright? Get out of here as I don't need your stupid sympathetic sorry. You should rather be with Anne, as she would be hurting, knowing that you are here with me," Charlotte mocked, and Teddy sighed. "I know I have been a bad husband. The truth is,
The following morning in the Norfield pack, Charlotte awoke to the early morning sunlight that peeked into her room. Rising up on the hospital bed, she saw her mother beside her, smiling. Charlotte smiled back at her mother, feeling as if it were a dream—a life where she wouldn't get to see Teddy again. She wanted to ask her mother, "Where are we, Mom?" "Charlotte, you're awake. Come and change into your dress. You have been discharged, and we are going home," her mother told her, and Charlotte's brows drew into a thin line. Realization dawned on her that she was still in the pack’s hospital, and it wasn't a dream. "Mom, I don't want to go back to Alpha Teddy's mansion. You know that he doesn't like me, and I'm not his real mate," Charlotte complained as she rose from her bed and pouted. "I understand. But you're still the Luna, and it's only right that you assist our Alpha until he divorces you accordingly," Lady Harper replied. She wore a crimson gown and black slippers and
Charlotte stood there nervously as she watched the guards bundle Anne away. She was supposed to be happy, but remembering how she had suffered in the early years of her marriage to Teddy, she smiled and pretended not to be affected by the scene that had just played before her eyes. "Can I go inside, Alpha?" Charlotte inquired, breaking the silence between herself and Teddy. She saw him looking in the direction of the guards who had captured Anne and were taking her to the back of Teddy's mansion, where a cell room was located. It wasn't like Anne would be escorted to the pack's station, where Teddy's eyes wouldn't reach her. He decided to keep her locked around him so that no one in their pack would know that Anne was under his torture, similar to how Charlotte had endured being tortured daily by Teddy without anyone knowing. Charlotte didn't want to rejoice at Anne's suffering, as she knew that sooner or later, her baby bump would grow, and Teddy would definitely find out that
"Yes, Mom. I am fine," Charlotte lied as she saw Jack swiftly flee the room, where he was hiding on the balcony."That's fine. You scared me when I heard you scream. Why did you leave your balcony door open? The rain is about to fall, and the weather is cold," Lady Harper said as she walked to the balcony to shut the door. Charlotte tried hard not to laugh, but she ended up smiling.As Lady Harper locked the door, she didn't sense that Jack or anyone else was there. She turned to look at Charlotte, who was still lying on her bed. Seeing her daughter smile brought her a little relief, as she had almost panicked, thinking Charlotte was crying or in pain."You shouldn't leave your room door open. There are rumored rogue attacks at night, and I don't want anything to happen to you or my grandchild," Lady Harper said as Charlotte smiled at her mother."Nothing will happen to my baby, Mom. You shouldn't worry about him. He's a strong pup," Charlotte said as she caressed her stomach. Her mot
Alpha Lucas received a phone call earlier informing him that his wife had gone to the pack station to see Teddy. Although he knew that Jack had shown less interest in ruling the pack, he was still concerned.Ezra filled him in on the case regarding Teddy, and Alpha Lucas felt relieved when he heard that Teddy had signed the agreement and finally let go of Charlotte."Finally," he said. Just then, he heard the sound of his wife's car pulling up in the driveway.He was in his home office going through some reports, so he wrapped up his work and stepped out to welcome his wife.Susan wasn't at home as she had gone to her mate's house to get to know him better and bond with him.While their wedding was still pending, Alpha Lucas allowed Susan to visit John's house.Alpha Lucas stood at the front of his house and watched as his wife got out of her car and walked up to meet him.Ex-Luna Sandra felt relieved. Although she wanted to see Charlotte and inform her that Teddy had signed the agree
Anne was at home in her father's house, cutting the grass in the garden when she heard the sound of a car arriving.She wore a red dress, worried since she hadn't gone to see Teddy at the pack station after he was arrested.Her mother had told her to visit Teddy, but she refused.As Anne looked back, dropping the scissors in her hand, she saw the security car pull to a stop, and two security men got out of the vehicle.Her father also stepped out of the house and looked at them. The security men wore black uniforms and greeted her father, "Good afternoon, sir.""Welcome. How can I help you both?" Mr. Henry asked. He wore a white shirt, black trousers, and black shoes, looking at the two guards with concern.Lady Linda stepped out of the house, having taken leave from the pack hospital, wondering what the officers wanted."Chief, we have been sent here to arrest your daughter and bring her to the station immediately by order of Luna Sandra. Anne Robert has to come with us now," one of
"What's going on, Harper? Why do you despise to see me now? I know you're still angry with me because of what happened to your first daughter, but none of it was my fault," Lady Sandra said, as she looked at Harper, who came downstairs to see her."Do not tell me all that! My daughter is no longer your son's wife, and you cannot be referring to Charlotte as your daughter-in-law. Here's the agreement. Charlotte has signed her own copy, so you should know that she doesn't want to have anything to do with you or your family again!" Lady Harper said, her eyes shooting daggers at Lady Sandra.Lady Sandra sighed and accepted the copy. "I understand how you're feeling, my friend, but you should know that I will always see Charlotte as my daughter-in-law. I wasn't glad with how Teddy treated her. I tried talking to him, but he was so stubborn. Please, let me see Charlotte," Lady Sandra begged, but Lady Harper shook her head firmly."No way! My daughter is no longer your daughter-in-law. From
Charlotte awoke in her room feeling better. She sat on her bed and thought about what had happened the previous day.She wondered if she would accompany her father to the Alpha's palace and see Alpha Lucas.Charlotte got out of her bed and went into her bathroom to have her bath. She stared at her reflection, feeling sad that Jack didn't want to have anything to do with her.She braced herself, had her bath, and walked out of her bathroom to dress up.She heard the doorbell sound. Looking backward, Charlotte saw her mother walk into her room and carrying a tray of teacup.The hot tea was removing steam."Good morning, mother," Charlotte greeted as she moved over to the small dining table in her room to sit. She carefully collected the tray from her mother's hands and set it on the table."Morning, Charlotte, how was your night?" Lady Harper inquired. She donned a blue nightdress and sat across from Charlotte at the small dining table.The table had only two chairs. Charlotte occupied
At Alpha Lucas's mansion, it was past 9 p.m. when Beta Paul arrived and shifted back to human form. He adjusted his clothes and went into the premises to see Alpha Lucas.Alpha Lucas, who had been busy preparing for Susan's wedding, was surprised to see Beta Paul arrive."Good evening, Alpha," Beta Paul greeted him, noting it hadn't been long since he left Alpha Lucas's company and went home, where he saw Charlotte on the way."Welcome, Beta Paul. Why are you here at this time? I didn't send for you," Alpha Lucas said as he walked down from the facade to meet Beta Paul. They stood in the vast yard conversing."I know, Alpha." Beta Paul bowed to Alpha Lucas as he considered him like an older brother."Then what's the matter? I can sense something is troubling your wolf," Alpha Lucas pressed, looking at Beta Paul's face."You're right, Alpha. It's my daughter Charlotte. I couldn't wait until tomorrow morning to report the matter to you. Charlotte is still, by chance, pregnant with Jack
As Beta Paul arrived home, he parked his black car in the driveway and looked at Charlotte's face.She seemed lost in thought, and Beta Paul cleared his throat and spoke to her, "We are at home, Charlotte."Charlotte snapped out of her trance and replied, "Thank you, Daddy. Do you still want to report the matter to Alpha Lucas tomorrow? Teddy insisted that I let his father know about my pregnancy and for him to be released.""Do not worry about that, I will speak to Alpha Lucas," Beta Paul said before he unlocked the door and Charlotte got out of the car.Her mother pulled the house door open and stepped outside to welcome them into the house.The weather turned dark, and it began to rain heavily."Charlotte, how did the clinic visit go? You took so long to arrive home, and I was almost becoming worried about you," Lady Harper inquired once they all sat around the golden dining table to have their dinner.It was getting late, and Charlotte sighed, "Mom, I went to see Alpha Teddy.""Wh
Charlotte arrived at the pack's station, and her eyes reddened with tears as she recalled Jack telling her that he didn't want her. She tried not to sob, but tears freely streamed down her cheeks while the officers on duty greeted her as they saw her enter their gate. "Welcome, Luna," the officers on duty welcomed Charlotte, wondering whom she came to see. "Well done. Is Alpha Teddy in here? I came to see him," Charlotte said. It had been a week since Teddy's arrest. Charlotte hadn't come to see Teddy, and she knew that he wouldn't be in good shape. "Please follow me, Luna," one of the three officers led Charlotte to the cell where Teddy was locked up. Teddy was awake, and he sat on the floor in the dirty cell meditating. He perceived Charlotte's scent from afar and knew that she was around. He heard the sounds of multiple footsteps approaching the cell where he was locked up like a criminal. His father refused to grant him bail or feed him. So far, Beta Caleb Brown was
When Charlotte arrived at Dr. Mark's room, she smiled at him, seeing him seated on the hospital bed with his left arm bandaged and hung around his neck.Charlotte recalled that she had bitten him when she thought he wanted to harm her unborn baby, but he was only doing that based on Teddy's instructions."Luna Charlotte, welcome," Dr. Mark looked excited to see Charlotte looking better, as she had been through hell the last time he saw her."Thank you," Charlotte replied as she carefully closed the door and walked up to the hospital bed to see Dr. Mark.A nurse arrived to dress his wound. Charlotte smiled at him and asked the nurse, "Can you give us some privacy? I want to discuss something with Dr. Mark for a moment.""Okay, Luna," the nurse didn't argue and left the room."How are you doing now, Dr. Mark? I am so sorry about what happened the last time between us," Charlotte apologized, feeling guilty that it was because of her that Dr. Mark was in a critical state."It's alright, Lu