RAFAEL'S POV I wasn’t going to let her go.Not yet.She was still looking at me like I was some joke, like she wasn’t in any real danger. That stubborn fire in her eyes refused to dim, and it irritated me more than I wanted to admit.I had given her a choice—keep my secret, and I’d keep hers. Simple. But simple wasn’t enough for her, was it?She shifted slightly, her gaze flickering toward the door like she was already planning an escape.I sighed. “You’re still thinking about running, aren’t you?”Nora snorted. “Wouldn’t you?”I smirked. “Oh, I would. If I thought I had a chance.”Her jaw tightened at that, but she said nothing.I took a step closer, lowering my voice just enough to make her listen. “See, that’s the problem, little wolf. I don’t trust you.”Her brows furrowed. “Good. I don’t trust you either.”I chuckled. “Of course you don’t. But unlike you, I have something to lose.”Her eyes narrowed. “And I don’t?”I tilted my head, watching her carefully. “Do you?”For a brief
EMILLE’S POV “Where do you think you’re going young lady?” I heard familiar a voice as I tried to sneak away from the meeting. Yeah, my father was having a meeting with the rest of my siblings and I. I am really bored with these kind of meetings, I didn’t want to stay there so I waslooking for an excuse to leave but I didn’t get one. As soon as I saw that my father was busy talking to my oldest brother, I quickly made it to gluey and he caught me again. I turned around with an innocent smile. “Nowhere dad. I’m just going to study and finish my homework. I’ve got a pile of work to do.” I lied. My second older brother Alpha Kane shook his head. “The last time I checked, you were done with school a few years ago. How come you’re talking about homework now?” Is he stupid or am I the one who doesn’t know what I am doing right now? I still go to college, doesn’t he remember? “She’s a college student, Kane. How can you forget that?” My oldest brother Alpha Winner said to def
EMILLE’S POV ~ CONTINUED~ I gave him a death glare as I stood in front of the deer refusing to move away. He isn’t saying much but I can tell he is pissed at me. I got a strange feeling when he touched me just now. I don’t understand why I feel like this and why my wolf is acting strange. Probably because he’s someone I shouldn’t be close to. Who knows? He already looks like a bad guy. “Do you have any idea who I am young woman?” He asked me calmly. “Do you have any idea who I am young man?” I replied mimicking him. He scoffed, “You sure are one tough girl. But not for long. This is my territory and I have every right to have that animal. I decided to hunt today and I’m stuck with this annoying little witch. How pathetic.” What? Annoying little witch? “What did you just call me?” I asked growling at him, ready to attack him at anytime. “Girl, you are in my territory. This is the Diamond Pack’s land, just so you know. I am also losing my patience right now
EMILLE’S POV I went back home. After staying for a long time, he still refused to see me. I decided to come back tomorrow and explain to him. I know how he feels. He’s hurt a lot. I haven’t given him this kiss for a long time. He’s very patient and kind when it comes to me so he didn’t bother me about it. I opened my heart to him but never let him kiss me. I always pecked his cheeks and that’s it. I promised him that would be the beginning of my wedding gifts for him. I can’t imagine how he must be feeling right now. He probably won’t be able to forget this. I’m not cheating on him. I wonder who took those pictures, who did that. I still can’t get a grip of what happened back there. Why didn’t I just push him immediately? Why wasn’t I able to perceive the scent of the other person? Why is this happening to me today of all days? Just why is this happening?That’s when I suddenly remembered what happened earlier. He was looking behind me like he saw something. Then, he kiss
CHAPTER 4 BRYAN’S POV She continued to stare at the pictures in front of her I did not want to make things worse so I didn’t see anything yet. But the fact that she’s seeing The truth now it’s making me feel at ease. I always knew that’s good for nothing idiot was up to no good. Yes I do come from the worst pack around and everyone else ask it to associate with us. Who cares about all that? My pack isn’t all that bad though. She is very beautiful and I can’t take my eyes of her it is quite strange that we only get to meet now. I’ve been with her almost all her life but she didn’t know that. Not exactly all her life, but for a few years now. Of course I have not been stalking her, I’ve just been do you know what I am supposed to do as her mate. Looking out for her even though she’s annoying and I am not in love with her. I’m just doing what my father asked me to do before he died. I found out she was my mate when I shifted a few years later. Then I have been seeing what is
EMILLE’S POV I opened the bathroom door and walked in. I don’t know why I came here in the first place. He has a jacuzzi tub? I’m getting in here. I’m so embarrassed and I pretended to forget everything but he caught my lie. I don’t know what I am doing with the one who practically ruined everything for me. I walked into the tub naked and laid there, reflecting on what happened to me in the past few days. I should have believed Alpha Bryan when he was telling me the truth. Aiden did betray me. He was cheating on me all along right behind my back. I didn’t expect him to be doing it with someone so stupid. ~~~~~ FLASHBACK ~~~~~I didn’t see him after leaving the Diamond pack. I went home and stayed in my room till the next day. I went to check on him again but he refused to see me, saying he’s still mad. I noticed that my cousin kept laughing at me this time around. Until I finally broke the rules and barged into his bedroom when I went there. I had prepared beforeha
AIDEN’S POV “Where do you think she is? I have no idea where to think of anymore. Her only female friend is not even around. She’s studying abroad.” Alpha Logan asked worriedly. I didn’t know what else to say as I kept quiet. I shouldn’t have done everything from the start. I should have been more patient with her and waited till she was ready. I’ve caused her family to worry now because I came to ask for her whereabouts. In the past, she would tell me where she is currently even if she doesn’t tell anyone else. We’re much closer than anyone thinks but now, I don’t like what is happening. I messed up, she found me out. I didn’t send my Beta to stab her. He did it out of defense but I was worried something else would happen. What if she goes home wounded? I have to pretend I don’t know what happened to her. They looked for her where she was kept but she’s not there anymore. I should have been more careful till I got what I wanted from her. She must have been helped by some
EMILLE’S POV I can’t believe my father is in support of that liar. I’ve been with Aiden all my life yet he didn’t even hesitate to kill me the second he felt like he needed to. Now he’s angry and is claiming me as his? I wonder if he thinks I’m a toy to joke around with. My brother came back in after he left. Winner is the only one who understands me, I used to think Aiden did too. He never judges me without hearing my own side of the story first. He scolds me when it’s necessary but not to the extent of saying things that would hurt my feelings like my father and Kane do. He’s the next Alpha king after my father steps down and I know he’ll do great. He’s very strong and kind, this is the kind of leader our pack needs. Not someone as selfish as Kane. “You know you can talk to me right? Tell me what exactly is going on between the both of you.” He sat down beside me. I sighed, “You know I can’t lie to you either. You’re the only one who understands me most of the time.
RAFAEL'S POV I wasn’t going to let her go.Not yet.She was still looking at me like I was some joke, like she wasn’t in any real danger. That stubborn fire in her eyes refused to dim, and it irritated me more than I wanted to admit.I had given her a choice—keep my secret, and I’d keep hers. Simple. But simple wasn’t enough for her, was it?She shifted slightly, her gaze flickering toward the door like she was already planning an escape.I sighed. “You’re still thinking about running, aren’t you?”Nora snorted. “Wouldn’t you?”I smirked. “Oh, I would. If I thought I had a chance.”Her jaw tightened at that, but she said nothing.I took a step closer, lowering my voice just enough to make her listen. “See, that’s the problem, little wolf. I don’t trust you.”Her brows furrowed. “Good. I don’t trust you either.”I chuckled. “Of course you don’t. But unlike you, I have something to lose.”Her eyes narrowed. “And I don’t?”I tilted my head, watching her carefully. “Do you?”For a brief
Rafael’s POVI hadn’t planned to say it.The words just slipped out.“I want you.”It wasn’t supposed to leave my mouth, but the moment I saw her face—those sharp eyes, that stubborn chin, those damn lips that had the audacity to smirk at me—I lost control for a second. A single second, but it was enough.Her expression shifted, her brows shooting up in surprise before she let out a small, incredulous laugh. “What?”I clenched my jaw, irritation bubbling inside me. I wasn’t supposed to react like this. I wasn’t supposed to be stunned by her. I was the Lycan Prince. People feared me. Respected me. And yet, she was looking at me like I was some confused boy tripping over his own words.Annoying.I took a step closer, watching as her smirk grew wider instead of shrinking in fear. Most people would have cowered by now. Most people would have dropped their heads and trembled under my presence. But her?She tilted her chin up, daring me.I should have ignored it. I should have let it go. Bu
NORA'S POVI should have listened.That was the thought running through my head as I sat on the cold floor of Rafael’s closet, staring up at him. His smirk made my skin crawl, his eyes dark with amusement—and something else.Anger.But before I could fully grasp how much trouble I was in, my mind took me back to earlier today.FLASHBACK "Anora, get back here!"Whenever my mom used my full name, I knew I was doomed.I stood in the middle of the living room, my arms crossed, trying not to look like I cared. My mother, Luna Emille, paced back and forth, her heels clicking against the marble floor.My father, Alpha Bryan, sat on the couch with his arms folded, watching me with that silent, disapproving stare that somehow made me feel worse than my mother’s yelling."I told you," my mother seethed. "I warned you to stay away from Rafael!""Mom, I didn’t—""Don’t lie to me!" She snapped, turning sharply to face me. Her dark eyes burned with frustration. "Not only did you disobey us, but yo
NORA'S POVI messed up.I really, really messed up.The moment the words slipped out of my mouth, I knew I had just dug my own grave."No, I don't! How am I supposed to know someone kissed you and ran away?"I wanted to slap myself right there and then. What kind of idiot blurts that out? Rafael had just been questioning me, and I should have acted confused, uninterested, maybe even disgusted. Instead, I basically confirmed his suspicions.I could see it in his eyes—sharp, calculating. The moment I spoke, he knew. He didn't have proof yet, but I had just given him something to hold on to."I don't think I've ever told anyone that the girl I'm looking for kissed me and ran away. How do you know that?" He questioned me. I shook my head, "I think you heard wrong your highness. How am I supposed to know if someone kissed you? I just suggested it!""You seem awfully defensive, princess," he said, stepping closer. "Why do I get the feeling that you know exactly what I'm talking about?"I s
RAFAEL’S POVShe didn’t answer immediately. For a moment, she just stared at me as if she had seen a ghost. But then, just as quickly, she scowled. "Move," she muttered, trying to step past me.I blocked her path."You bumped into me and didn’t even bother to apologize," I said lazily, tilting my head as I observed her.She rolled her eyes. "I don’t apologize to people who stand in my way."Feisty.I liked that."Do you know who I am?" I questioned her. She scoffed, "Am I supposed to know?"I don't need anyone to tell me from her reaction that she knows who I am but she's just pretending not to. Is she doing this to get me mad or what? Most of the girls have seen are always mesmerized by my beauty and everything else, but this one is just different from everyone. She won't even give me an opportunity to talk to her, she's exactly like her mother. Even though I don't have to ability to use my werewolf senses, I know she smells really nice. I was about to say something else when I no
RAFAEL'S POVWhere the hell is she?My fists clenched as I stormed through the streets, my mind burning with anger. That damn girl. That infuriating, rebellious girl. I had never met anyone like her in my entire life.She didn’t just humiliate me—she had the audacity to kiss me. Multiple times. Without my consent.I still felt the ghost of her lips on mine, not in a way that made me feel anything good, but in a way that made me want to strangle something.Me. The Lycan Prince. The one everyone feared. And she? A nobody.Yet she had dared to toy with me, slipping through my fingers like smoke every time I tried to catch her. When I finally got close enough, my claws ripped through her clothes by accident, and that’s when I saw it—her white wolf tattoo on her thigh.A symbol of purity and power.But before I could even process it, she had hit me so hard that I nearly lost balance. And then, just like that, she was gone.No one had ever dared to strike me before. No one had ever looked m
Nora's POV"Get her! Don't let her get away!"I kept laughing as I ran around with them trying to catch me, but I knew it was going to be impossible because I brought them to a place where I knew all the exits and shortcuts. It was going to be hard for them to catch me. I'm not someone that can easily be caught just because they want to.I kept turning them around and making them move in circles for more than an hour before I finally decided to leave the place. I was tired of running around. It was like an exercise for me, and I was used to being chased after doing something that I'm not supposed to do. But that doesn't mean I'm going to stop anyway.Those bastards were the ones who tried to bully me in the first place, and I only did what I had to do to defend myself. Everyone thinks what I do is extreme, but they are the ones who start everything. I don't just go around looking for trouble—unless they start it. And when they do, I don't take it easy at all. I go all in and do whatev
BRYAN'S POV"Did you just say the notorious Lycan prince is in our territory?" I asked again to be sure I heard correctly."And he's looking for my daughter?" Emille added.Winner nodded. "It's true. Though people don't know he's looking for your daughter, from the description, I already know it was Nora who offended him in the first place."The Lycan family is the only one around, and they are very powerful rulers who have a lot of packs under them and a large territory. They are slightly bigger than ours. They have a lot of warriors and also very powerful weapons that could make them win any war.If I were to say the truth, they have grown over the last few years, and they are well-respected by everyone, including us. No one tries to look for their trouble in order not to provoke them. I've also had a good relationship and cooperation with them, as we are the second-biggest pack.We give them the leadership of the entire werewolf community as the largest pack. Important decisions co
EMILLE'S POV ~ YEARS LATER ~"Where the hell is Nora hiding? That disobedient and rebellious child! I'm going to deal with her today!" I shouted around, looking for my last child, who is also my only daughter.I'm holding a large whip that I'm going to use to teach her a lesson today. This is my first time doing this. The house has always been pampering her, and now she doesn't know her place. I'm going to make sure she doesn't cause trouble for anyone anymore!I don't know why she's so rebellious and troublesome. She doesn't listen to me. She already has more than enough situations to put her in a gentle place, but she is always so troublesome. I know I always encourage her to stand up for herself, but this is way too much."Mom, you can't find her anywhere. She's not at home right now. She's probably out again causing trouble," my eldest son, Nathan, said, coming with his brother, Jaden, who is my second child."That's because everyone pampers her, and she has become a spoiled brat