She placed a gentle hand on Selenaâs arm, offering her reassurance."But hereâs the thing Hudson might be angry, but underneath all that alpha temper, heâs your mate. He cares about you, a thoughtful gesture like this wonât make things worse."Selena bit her lip, still unsure. Her wolf, though, gave a quiet nudge, urging her forward.Betty continued with a knowing smile, "Besides, the man hasnât eaten all day, right? I doubt heâll be mad when you show up with something he canât resist."Selena nodded slowly, the tension loosening a little. "I guess itâs worth a shotâĶ""Exactly!" Betty grinned. "And if he growls, well, thatâs his wolf saying âthank youâ in Alpha language."Selena couldnât help but smile at Bettyâs words, the humor easing some of her nerves." Siri is in the kitchen, she will help you out with things. I have to do a lot of preparation " Betty said while walking away.Ethan gave her a soft smile before saying " Well Hudson is not a picky eater. So you can make anything,
"Move in?" Selena asked, her brows furrowing in confusion. Wasnât she already living in the pack house with Hudson?Hudson smirked, a faint hint of amusement playing at the corners of his lips. "Let me show you," he said, his deep voice softening as he stood up from his seat.Without another word, he reached out, gently grasping her hand, and pulling her up with him. The warmth of his touch sent a familiar shiver down her spine, but this time, instead of heat, it was the curiosity bubbling within her that made her heart race. She followed him silently as they left the office, stepping into the cool air.Outside, the moon lit up the pack grounds with a silver glow, creating long shadows from the tall trees that lined the path. The pack house stood behind them. They walked through a thick patch of trees, with the branches above almost blocking the moonlight. Selena could hear the soft crunch of leaves under their feet, the distant howl of a wolf, and the quiet sound of their footsteps a
As Hudson turned toward the closet, Selenaâs eyes widened. A large tattoo covered his entire back, showing a fierce golden-eyed wolfâhis wolf.But it wasnât just the tattoo that made her gasp. Beneath it, hidden within the lines of ink, were scars, faint but noticeable, crisscrossing his skin. Her heart tightened as she looked closer.Without thinking, she moved toward him. Her hand trembled as she reached out, lightly tracing the tattoo with her fingertips. His skin felt warm, almost unreal, and she could feel the energy coming from him. But her focus stayed on the scars.Hudson sensed her behind him and turned around. He saw the strange, almost vulnerable look on her face.âWhatâs wrong?â he asked, his voice softer than usual.âYou have so many scars,â Selena whispered, her voice shaking. âDoes it hurt?âHudson chuckled lightly and shook his head. âNo, it doesnât hurt. Theyâre old scars from fights with other packs. I got them in battles that needed to be won.â He paused for a momen
Selena got ready with Bettyâs help, and as she stood in front of the mirror, she barely recognized herself. Her hair was perfectly styled, and the dress hugged her figure in all the right places, highlighting her natural beauty. She was amazed at how beautiful she looked.âI can still smell Alphaâs scent on you,â Betty teased, a mischievous grin on her face as she gave Selenaâs look a final touch-up. âSeems like you had a great night.âSelenaâs cheeks flushed bright red.Betty laughed, âOh, donât be shy. You deserve to glow after being claimed by your Mate.â Selena bit her lip, feeling a mixture of nervousness and anxiety. "I just hope I don't embarrass Alpha," she muttered. âYou wonât Selena,â Betty said firmly, her tone was serious. âJust remember, youâre going there as the Luna of the Crimson Knight pack. Youâre not just anyoneâyouâre Alpha Hudsonâs strength, his better half. People will judge you, yes. There will be eyes on your every action, waiting for you to slip up. Some migh
I wanted to tell Alpha Hudson the truth, that they wouldn't be pleased to see me there. He was the only one invited, not me. But how could I say it? My throat felt tight, and the panic was rising like a tidal wave, my heart hammering so fast it felt as though it might tear free from my chest.Anxiety gripped me, filling every part of me with dread. There was a tight, uneasy feeling in my stomach like something terrible was going to happen. I didnât want to face them, the Moonlight Pack. They were not welcoming people, and they certainly wouldnât be pleased to see me. They wouldnât even acknowledge my presence, only grow angrier, especially my father.The thought of seeing them, those who had stolen my happiness, my childhood, and nearly my wolf, made me want to disappear. They had shattered me in ways I still struggled to piece back together. I had worked so hard to bury those memories, but being there would force them back, reminding me of the pain I'd fought to forget.But I couldn'
Jenni's icy eyes bore into me, and she gave me a disgusted look, her lips curling into a wicked smirk.â Who even let you in ?â she repeated, her voice louder this time, drawing the other people's attention. They turned to watch, their laughter fading into silence.I gulped, unable to speak as the words got stuck in my throat. The panic that had been building inside me started to rise. " I came with my mate, sister Jenni" âIâm here with my mate, sister Jenni,â I said, my voice shaky but determined. I refused to let Jenni see me crumble. Not here, not now.âSister?â Jenni scoffed, her eyes flashing with disdain. âWho do you think you are calling me sister? Donât you dare relate yourself to me? I donât want to be associated with a pack slut.âI gasped, her cruel words hitting me like a punch. How could she call me a slut? The shock coursed through me, but I quickly steadied myself. âSister Jenni,â I began, keeping my voice calm though my heart raced, âDo you really want to ruin the goo
I touched my necklace with a smile. "It was given to me by my alpha.""Oh, so romantic!" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "We usually don't find this type of beautiful craftsmanship in our country. Hopefully, after the meeting, weâll be able to export things like this. I would definitely buy a piece like that!"I smiled back at her, feeling a warmth spreading in my chest. For a princess, she sure was talkative. It felt refreshing to be engaged in a lighthearted conversation like this. âIâm sorry for earlier,â I said, feeling the need to address it. âSister Jenni and Sister Michal can be trouble sometimes.âMoora chuckled lightly, shaking her head. âDonât worry about that. You have nothing to apologize for. Are they both your sisters?ââNo, they are my brotherâs mates,â I clarified.âOh, but why do they treat you like this?ââItâs a long story. They both hate me,â I replied, a hint of sadness creeping into my voice.âThey must be jealous of you,â she suggested, tilti
Hudson POVHudson sat at the head of the long conference table, surrounded by his packâs leaders, discussing strategy and upcoming alliances. His mind was focused, but a restless feeling tugged at the edge of his mind. His wolf stirred inside him, pacing in the back of his mind, unusually troubled.Somethingâs wrong.He frowned, trying to push the unsettling sensation aside, but it only grew stronger. His wolfâs growl vibrated in his chest, and suddenly like a whisper carried on the wind, he heard itâa fragile voice, barely above a whisper, but unmistakable.âA-AlphaâĶâSelena.Hudson shot to his feet, his chair creaking against the floor. The room fell silent as all eyes turned to him, confusion rippling through the meeting. But he didnât care. His wolf was clawing to get out, desperate to find her, to protect her.Without a word, Hudson stormed out of the room, his senses on high alert. He sniffed the air, his wolfâs heightened instincts steering him as he followed Selenaâs scent. It
As the night deepened, Selena sat propped against the rough bark of the tree, her body trembling from the exertion and pain. Lina stayed by her side, her hand steady on Selenaâs back, offering quiet support. The younger girlâs face was etched with concern, her brows furrowed in guilt as if she bore the blame for Selenaâs suffering.Selena finally pushed herself upright, her breathing shallow but determined. âWe canât stay here,â she whispered, her voice hoarse. âIf anyone finds usâââThey wonât,â Lina interrupted softly, her tone resolute. âIâll get you back to the maidâs quarters. Just lean on me.âSelena hesitated but relented, allowing Lina to loop an arm around her waist. Each step back toward safety felt like an eternity. The palace grounds, so vast and gilded, now felt like a labyrinth of shadows and danger.As they neared the maidâs quarters, Selenaâs legs gave out, and she stumbled against Lina. The pain in her abdomen flared again, sharp and unyielding. She gasped, clutching
The courtroom fell into a stunned silence, the weight of Ethanâs words pressing down on everyone present. All eyes turned to Minister Kang, whose face flushed with a mixture of anger and embarrassment. He opened his mouth to retort but seemed to think better of it, sinking back into his seat with a frustrated huff.Alpha King Thomasâs icy gaze swept over the courtroom, commanding absolute attention. âProceed, Beta Ethan,â he said, his voice calm but carrying the weight of authority.Ethan bowed his head respectfully before continuing. âAs I said, Lady Moora is alive and currently being held in the palace dungeons under tight security. She has been thoroughly interrogated and confessed to her crimes. Her goal was not only to harm the Second Princess but to sow chaos and discredit the crown. Her actions were not just a personal vendetta but a calculated move to destabilize Euphoria.âThe crowd erupted in whispers once more, the shockwaves of the revelation spreading through the room.Al
Are you out of your mind?â A women hissed, her voice barely above a whisper but sharp enough to cut through the stillness of the night. Her eyes flickered nervously toward the dimly lit corridor, scanning for any signs of patrolling guards. The man before her shifted uneasily, his hood casting shadows over his face. âDidnât I tell you not to show your face to me again?â she snapped, her words was mix of anger and barely, contained fear âThereâs tight security everywhere! Alpha Hudsonâs men are actively searching for you. Why would you risk coming here?â âI had no choice,â he replied, with frustration in his voice . âI canât leave the palace. Thereâs nowhere safe for me to hide. What if they catch me?â She stepped closer, her fingers curling into fists, her fury barely masked by her calm facade. âThatâs not my problem. Do you have any idea what will happen if they find me with you? If Hudson discovers thisâĶâ Her voice wavered for a moment before she forced herself to continue.
Hudson's eyes flashed red and in an instant, he lunged for her neck. Selena bared it, her eyes falling shut when she felt Hudson's fangs sinking over the sensitive part of her sensitive gland. From there, they were a mix of tangled limbs with Hudson rubbing his scent everywhere on her body. He bit and sucked on her scent gland until Selena started to smell like him. She found herself spread on top of their discarded clothes. Hudson hiked one of his legs, his cock nudging at her entrance that was growing wet. The alpha panted above her, eyes fixated on the mark on her neck. His voice was laced with a growl and his eyes fully red. "This belongs to me." He entered her with one firm push. Selena arched her back with a loud, drawn-out moan.nHudson hand slid down to cup her ass, squeezing it as her heat pulsed around his length. He began to move with quick, shallow thrusts, avoiding her g-spot purposefully. Hudson growled against her lips. âAll mine." With that, he began to thrust m
Selenaâs eyelids fluttered slightly, her breathing steady but lighter now. Slowly, she opened her eyes, blinking against the soft light of the room. Hudsonâs wolf watched her every movement intently, his golden eyes tracking each flicker of expression on her face. She sat up, her hand instinctively massaging the back of her neck, a faint wince briefly crossing her features, pain visible in her expression.As she tried to rise from the bed, a sharp knock sounded at the door. Hudsonâs ears perked, and he immediately let out a warning growl , rumbled from the wolf's throat, vibrating through the room . As his powerful form moving toward Selena possessively. Before she could react, the wolf moved swiftly, gripping the edge of her robe with his teeth. He bit at the loose fabric, tugging it gently .This action startled Selena, her wide eyes darting to the wolf, confusion clear on her face. Following his gaze, she glanced down, It was only then that she realized the fabric of her robe had f
The grand doors to Alpha King Thomasâs chamber burst open with a resounding bang, the echo through the royal hall. Two guards, clad in gleaming armor, fell to their knees just beyond the sheer curtains that veiled the Kingâs private quarters from the main entrance."Your Majesty!" one of the guards gasped, bowing so low his forehead almost touched the polished marble floor. "The royal healer has reportedâ" his voice trembled, "the Second Princess has been poisoned!"King Thomas shot to his feet, his towering form radiating an aura of power and authority. His golden eyes, burned with a dark, dangerous fury. The air around him seemed to crackle as his emotions surged."Who dares?" he growled, his voice low and menacing, sending shivers down the spines of all present. A sudden commotion erupted outside Alpha King Thomasâs chamber, the sound of angry voices and the clash of steel breaking the tense silence. Moments later, Alpha Albert, Selenaâs father, stormed in, his towering frame bris
Behind her stood the wooden post, its surface rough and scarred from countless punishments delivered in the name of justice. Selenaâs shoulders drooped slightly. Suddenly, the sharp sound of metal hitting metal rang out, breaking the tense silence. A sword flashed , slicing through the iron chains that bound Selena. The chains fell to the ground with a loud crash, the noise echoing through the room. Selena flinched, startled a little. Hudson stood off to the side, his expression unreadable but far from calm. His jaw clenched so tightly the muscles ticked, and his hands were fists at his sides. His wolf clawed at the edges of his mind, growling, snapping, and demanding to take over. Donât let them hurt mate! You canât let this happen! The pack gathered around, whispering amongst themselves, their faces a mixture of pity, curiosity, and quiet satisfaction. They knew the punishment was harsh, but no one dared to question the Alpha kings decreeâor so they believed. The whip hung
Authors Pov The rustling of dried leaves and the mournful wail of the cold strong wind signaled the chill of an approaching storm. Dark clouds loomed low in the sky, casting everything into shadow. Yet, Selena stood in the middle of it all, still and unshaken, like a statue carved from stone. Her face was blank, showing no emotion, but her glassy, distant eyes told a different story. They stared past the crowd, as if she wasnât really there anymore. Her hair flowed loosely, a few strands falling forward to partially cover her face. Her lips, dry and slightly cracked, were pressed into a thin, silent line, making no sound or plea. Her hands were tied tightly in an iron grip, forcing her into submission. She was made to kneel on the cold, hard ground, prepared to accept her punishment. Behind her stood the wooden post, its surface rough and scarred from countless punishments delivered in the name of justice. Selenaâs shoulders drooped slightly. Suddenly, the sharp sound of metal
Are you out of your mind?â A women hissed, her voice barely above a whisper but sharp enough to cut through the stillness of the night. Her eyes flickered nervously toward the dimly lit corridor, scanning for any signs of patrolling guards. The man before her shifted uneasily, his hood casting shadows over his face. âDidnât I tell you not to show your face to me again?â she snapped, her words were mix of anger and barely, contained fear âThereâs tight security everywhere! Alpha Hudsonâs men are actively searching for you. Why would you risk coming here?â âI had no choice,â he replied, frustrated. I canât leave the palace. Thereâs nowhere safe for me to hide. What if they catch me?â She stepped closer, her fingers curling into fists, her fury barely masked by her calm facade. âThatâs not my problem. Do you know what will happen if they find me with you? If Hudson discovers thisâĶâ Her voice wavered for a moment before she forced herself to continue. âYou failed your task. That bitch