Berrilyl’s life as a newlywed is shattered when her husband is brutally murdered, and she’s taken captive by Cage Milton, the ruthless Alpha of the ShadowMoon Pack. He claims her brother’s treachery ignited the blood feud, but as secrets unfold, Cage reveals an even darker truth—one that links her past, her brother, and the vengeful Alpha in ways she can’t remember. Forced into slavery and humiliation, Berrilyl’s hatred for Cage deepens, even as she’s drawn to his tortured soul. Yet each act of defiance pulls her closer to her forgotten memories—and the realization that Cage was once her mate, betrayed and scarred by her hand. In a game of power, revenge, and twisted love, Berrilyl must unravel the truth about her brother’s deception and her own broken loyalties before she loses herself entirely. But will she choose vengeance or redemption with Cage, the man she once loved—and the man she now hates?
Lihat lebih banyakBerrilyl's POVI woke up to the sound of a gentle tapping and an unfamiliar voice that called my name.A maid and an unfamiliar woman stood beside my bed, their faces courteous. I rubbed my face trying to get the sleep away from my eyes and shake off the haze of slumber."Good morning, miss," the maid said, curtsying low. "This is one of the best seamstresses, and she's here to measure you" The maid introduced me to the other woman."Okay. Good morning" I said, greeting the both of them. There were clothes of my size in the palace, so I didn't know why, out of nowhere, my measurements were suddenly needed. I was about to ask them why my measurements were needed when the seamstress said,"Happy engagement ceremony ma'am. You have a great figure and would look very stunning on your special day"My mind went blank as I stared at the seamstress, her words slowly sinking into my head.Engagement ceremony? I facepalmed myself, feeling like I'd been hit by a fast-moving truck.I smiled symp
Cage's POVThe letter came out of the blue, and its contents were completely unexpected. I'd expected it to be a minor update. But the second I opened the letter, things changed.It turned out that the letter had been written by William's first wife, Lucia, and its purpose was clear: it was meant to be sent back to her Pack so they could take revenge on William on her behalf. The realization hit me hard. Lucia, once seen as a quiet, obedient wife, was now taking a stand.The assassin who had brought me the letter seemed to grasp the gravity of the situation. He began to tell me about how Lucia had been treated for some days now, how William had become increasingly cold and callous. At first, their marriage had been a respectful one, but slowly, William had begun to neglect her, paying no heed to her feelings and requirements. He had been aloof and disinterested, busy with other things, other wives, and keeping her in the background.Lucia was not a woman to be discarded. She had been
Chapter 155Cage's POVIt was night already and I couldn't sleep, I kept thinking of how I would capture William. My mind was sharp, scheming my next move. I had to get it right because I couldn't afford to mess up. William was a dangerous man, and I had to outsmart him.Suddenly, I felt a change in the air, something out of the ordinary. The room became chilly, and I could hear a soft sound—like clothing moving across the floor. I leaped up immediately, my senses heightened. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a figure coalesce.A man in a black robe appeared in the room. The robe was dark enough that it blended with the shadows, and the man was almost invisible to the light. It appeared soundlessly as if it was an extension of the night.I couldn't make out the face of the figure, but I could see his eyes. They were sharp, focused, and glimmering faintly in the faint light. Those eyes were chilly, calculating as if they were watching every move I made.Then, without uttering a word,
Cage's POVThe air was still heavy with Grace's screaming fit just seconds ago, her screams still ringing in my head when I had asked the guards to take her away. I should have been satisfied, that justice had been served. She'd poisoned my drink. She'd lied to me. And yet something about the entire situation didn't sit right with me.I raked a hand through my hair, taking a bitter breath. I had questions.I wanted to ask her some questions regarding her actions.Miliano raised an eyebrow but did not budge.Her face was puffy and her eyes red from crying, the rebellious pose now that of a broken woman. She hardly even fought.She knelt down quickly as I stated approaching her. "Alpha, please! I didn't mean to do any harm!"I looked down at her, my expression filled with no emotions. "Explain. You drugged me. You disrupted my Rut. That's a serious violation, Grace. And you'd have me believe that you had no ill motives?"I askedShe nodded quickly. "Yes, Alpha! I did it only because I wa
Cage's POVThe seriousness of what was happening settled dense around the room, weighing the air like a thick fog.Tension filled the room. I leaned back in my chair, hitting my fingers slowly on the armrest.I looked at Grace and Berrilyl. The accusations that had passed between them had made this a touchy situation, and it was getting trickier by the second, I didn’t know what to believe.Grace protested that she had not made the coffee, but Berrilyl continued to accuse her that she was the one who made the coffee."She is lying," Grace said confidently. "Berrilyl hates me, and she will do anything to make me look guilty." She will do anything to make me look bad in front of you, Alpha."Berrilyl's face was serious, her fists clenched at her sides. "That's not true. You are the person who made that coffee, Grace, and you know it’s the truth. I have got no reason to lie about this. You're the one who made that coffee, just say the truth and stop making it hard in everyone."Grace sno
Cage's POVI sat beside my bed, my fists clenched, staring down at the floor as the weight of my thoughts pressed upon my head. My thoughts replayed everything that went on last night repeatedly, refusing to leave them be.I had almost slept with Berrilyl.Realization hit me with a force that ran a chill down my spine. I had nearly lost myself, nearly descended to something that was not supposed to happen—not like that, not under those circumstances. My nature, my wants, my instincts had all turned against me.I could only blame the mating bond.But even so, something wasn't right. My Rut had been too short—only a day. That wasn't normal. I'd experienced it before, but it had always lasted longer, at least three to four days. More importantly, my Rut shouldn't have started at all. Not yet. Not now.Something was wrong.I let out a harsh breath, running my hand over my face. There was no point sitting here alone, suffocating in confusion. I needed answers.I called for Jake and Miliano
Authors POVThe kitchen itself was quiet beyond the constant rhythm of chopping vegetables and soft bubble of stew simmered on the heat. The aromas of spice hung in the air and the faint heat of the dim overhead bulb. Talia stood at the counter, sleeves rolled up over her elbows, her hair loose in a knot down the back of her neck as she worked intently on what she was preparing.She had always employed cooking as a way of escape. The chopping, stirring, and seasoning was one that drowned out the nagging thoughts that even now buzzed within her head. It was controlled, systematic—something which battled the storm of her mind. Tonight she would require that distraction above all else.After Berrilyl was in bed, Talia had been alone in the kitchen, and that was how she preferred it. She didn't want a crowd, didn't want someone to sit close enough to notice the true way she felt. The pressure that had rested upon her all day rested now upon her shoulders, but she set it aside, allowing h
Berrilyl's POVI woke up to an eerie silence, my mind was still shrouded in the remnants of my tumultuous dreams. As I sat up, my thoughts immediately drifted to Cage, and a wave of worry washed over me. I threw off the covers and did my morning routine before hastily dressing. My feet carried me to Jake's quarters with a sense of urgency."Jake, have you seen Cage?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.Jake looked up from his book and grinned at me. "Are you worried about him?" Jake asked."Answer my question. Where is he? If you don't want to tell me fine. I'd just ask another person" I let out a dismissive snort."So you are worried about him" he maliciously smiled. I glared at him, and he still didn't reply, so I decided to go away.Jake stopped me. "Wait, I didn't say I wouldn't tell you. He's still in the wilderness" "Wilderness?" I was shocked by what he said. What was he still doing there? Does that mean he's going to endure all that pain all alone, with nobody to help him
Berrilyl's POVBlood dripped from his hands, and he started running a fever. This made my heart twitch. With every drop of blood came beats of pain from my heart.It made it harder for me to just leave him like that, all alone even though I knew my life was on the line.Just then, Cage pressed his body intimately into mine, his warm breath whispering against my ear as he growled, "I don't know what I'll do to you if you don't leave right now." His voice was low and menacing, sending shivers down my spine. "Leave this room!" He ordered, "If you love yourself." Filling me with a sense of dread.I stood there, frozen in confusion, my mind racing to make sense of what was going on. I felt like I had been pushed in the gut; my breath caught in my throat as I struggled to comprehend between saving my life and leaving him in pain.He growled at me, his eyes blazing with a mix of pain and anger that seemed to be slowly consuming him. His emotions were a raging storm, and I could see desperati
Berrilyl's POV “Where is my mate? What did you do to him?” I screamed at the top of my lungs. A few hours ago, I was perfectly happy. I was married to my childhood sweetheart and brother's best friend, Owens. Although we were not true mates, we couldn't ask for anything better. One minute, I was in a carriage, following his to return to his pack, and the next thing, my carriage stopped suddenly, and we were surrounded by masked men.There was no familiar face in sight and my heart was drumming wildly against my chest. Until they started lining up the bodies of guards before me. The sight of blood made me want to throw up, but I was more concerned about Owens.“Answer me, dammit! Where is he?” I screamed. “Quiet, princess. He will be here soon,” a deep baritone snapped but since they were all in masks, I couldn't tell who was speaking. Owens was pulled in by two masked men, and my breath hitched. I tried not to panic as his blue eyes met mine. At least he was alive. That was a ...
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