The tense atmosphere was again seen in Alpha Robin and Susan's room. Both were sitting on the same bed, but Alpha Robin was busy with his cell phone.Susan was distraught and felt neglected because it had been several days since Alpha Robin had touched her at all, even though she was pregnant and needed attention and affection.Feeling bored and unable to sleep, Susan started a conversation with Alpha Robin."Do you still need me? You asked me to come back so quickly, but when I did, you just ignored me," Susan said, immediately shifting Alpha Robin's focus.The man turned to her and stopped playing with his phone for a moment."Don't provoke any more arguments, you should understand that I am in a dilemma right now." Alpha Robin said, which sounded very selfish to Susan."You still want to keep Clara and your child, but you also want me to accept this? Huh," Susan chuckled as she looked away, "What kind of man and Alpha are you!" Susan continued to grumble.Alpha Robin looked at her
Clara stifled a small laugh inwardly."Golden opportunity. You approach him if you like her." Clara replied briefly, and she ended the mind link with Sierra. She didn't want to waste time lingering in the mind connection.Sierra's figure was known to be cheerful and full of energy, even every time she returned from the academy and entered the house, Sierra always shouted, calling Daniel or Clara. Aka, but this time, she instantly looked stiff.Sierra stared at Alpha Edward seriously as if the man was the new center of gravity in the room."Sierra, how long are you going to stand there frozen?" asked Alpha Daniel, which immediately made Sierra work on her eyes."Ah... umm, sorry. I have a guest," Sierra said while stuttering and misbehaving, ''Hi I'm Sierra,'' she continued, immediately introducing herself to Alpha Edward.Alpha Edward smiled at Sierra's handshake, he was indeed a humble man who loved to flatter others."I'm Alpha Edward from Blue Sky Pack. I didn't realize that Alpha
Sierra went to her room to enjoy her crush on Alpha Edward, and she walked in with a smile on her face."What brings you here?" asked Alpha Daniel.Alpha Robin seemed to ignore Alpha Daniel's question and went straight to Clara."I went quietly while Susan was sleeping. I just wanted to see how you and our son were doing." Alpha Robin said lightly.Clara immediately slapped the man, "I told you many times not to bother me anymore, just focus on Luna Susan, isn't she also pregnant. No matter how hard you try, I'll never come back, Robin."Alpha Robin held his cheeks as he stared intently at Clara and Daniel in turn.Alpha Daniel also approached, and he stood right in front of Alpha Robin."You don't need to worry. In this pack, she is very safe and very protected by me and the others. He is under my Protection, " Daniel replied.Alpha Robin laughed sarcastically, "Protection? You think you can take my place as the child's father, you can't, Alpha Daniel!""I can't take your place as a
As promised, Sierra and Alpha Edward met at the Cafe Orion this afternoon after studying at the Academy. Sierra looked simple but charming. She wore a Putin black striped t-shirt paired with a black asymmetrical skirt, an elegant casual look. She also wore sneakers and a sling bag, a relaxed student look with a modern twist. In addition, her cheerful personality makes a warm and sweet impression on anyone who meets Sierra.Sierra looked for Alpha Edward's whereabouts and found him waiting at the right end of the cafe, waving to Sierra."Hi, long time waiting, huh?" asked Sierra, who immediately pulled out a chair and sat down.Alpha Edward shook his head as his lips curled down and his jaw tightened slightly."No, I just got here a few minutes ago. What do you want to order, I'll take care of you," Alpha Edward said.Sierra smiled, "Um... steak and strawberry squash will be fine."Alpha Edward called for a waiter and ordered the food. While waiting for the food to arrive, the two wer
The next day, Alpha Edward returned to Cafe Orion, not to meet Sierra but to fulfill an appointment with Alpha Robin.Looking like his usual dapper self in a suit, Alpha Edward had just finished a pile of work at the Packhouse. Alpha Edward sat in a corner of Cafe Orion, waiting for Alpha Robin to arrive. While he was waiting, Alpha Edward tried to open communication with his inner wolf, Kristoff."It seems there are too many spies in your life, how did Alpha Robin know you came to the Dark Moon pack?" asked Kristoff to start the conversation.Alpha Edward replied, "That's what it looks like, Robin, but I don't care. It's not a matter of business competition anyway, I'll still be fair to both the Dark Moon Pack and the Moonlight Pack.""Alright. I only ask you to stay alert, Edward." Kristoff said again.Their conversation was interrupted when a waiter came to deliver Alpha Edward's food order. Afterward, Edward looked at the menu before him, but his mind drifted. The coffee he had j
A few days after Alpha Edward and Alpha Robin's meeting, Alpha Edward took the initiative to hold a further meeting about business cooperation with the Dark Moon pack. After his previous meeting with Sierra, she had agreed.Sierra, Alpha Daniel, and several Council members from Dark Moon Pack attended the meeting, this time, they were visiting Blue Sky Pack. Meanwhile, Alpha Daniel had asked Beta George to look after Clara, who wasn't coming for fear of her growing pregnancy, and also to look after the pack."Welcome to Blue Sky Pack, Alpha Daniel and members of Dark Moon pack, sorry if our banquet wasn't very satisfactory," said Alpha Edward.Alpha Daniel, Sierra, and the others smiled gently."It's okay, we don't place much importance on a special welcome. Your pack is very pleasant, Alpha Edward. The residents are very friendly," Sierra said, and Alpha Edward nodded his head."Okay, let's come in. Let's meet in my office, the Council of the Blue Sky Pack is already there waiting fo
Alpha Edward, Alpha Daniel, and Alpha Robin received a sudden notice from Alpha King Raymond to gather at the Silverhide Alliance Mansion.The alphas of the other packs in the Alliance received the same notice. They were also surprised because it looked like there was something urgent. After all, Alpha King Raymond usually gave at least h-2 notice to gather, but this time, it was sudden, within a few hours on the same day.The Alphas arrived at the magnificent building in the middle of the forest area in a neutral position. Now, the place seems to be shrouded in a tense aura because it looks like Alpha King Raymond is not like usual; his face is always cheerful and friendly, but this time, it seems to hold excessive worry."What's going on?" an Alpha from another pack whispered to Alpha Edward.Alpha Edward shrugged. "I don't know either. Let's go to the hall to find out." They arrived at the spacious meeting hall, now decorated with wood carvings and Swarovski crystal chandeliers. T
Alpha Ryan from Diamond Pack had just received the information from one of his pack's scouts, and he brought it back to the Alliance Silverhide Mansion for discussion.That night, the Alphas gathered again at the Alliance Silverhide Mansion, the dim light from the candles on the large round wooden tables casting moving shadows on the walls of the Silverhide Mansion meeting room.The tense atmosphere enveloping every Alpha present was heavy. Alpha Ryan entered the room carrying a neatly rolled map and approached Alpha Robin, chairman of defence and security.Alpha Ryan carefully unfolded it in the centre of the round table, and as each line and dot was drawn, all heads turned."This is the path the scouts and guards believe the rogue group took," Alpha Ryan said, pointing to a winding red line on the map.This trail was left on purpose. The Rogues want us to follow their trap.Alpha Robin clenched his fists, and his eyes flashed with anger."Then let's mobilize our troops and attack th
Michael had expected his return home to be met with varying degrees of shock and concern, perhaps even disapproval. But as the evening unfolded, his family’s reaction to the truth of his situation was nothing like he had imagined. Instead of judgment or frustration, there was an overwhelming sense of understanding and support that left him both surprised and relieved.Clara, his mother, had been the first to respond after hearing his full confession. She didn’t shout, didn’t scold him for the secrecy or the mess he found himself tangled in. Instead, she simply sat across from him, her hands resting on the steaming cup of tea she hadn’t yet touched. Her sharp gaze softened as she leaned forward slightly, her voice steady and calm.“Michael,” she said gently, “the Moon Goddess doesn’t make mistakes. If Joe Harper is your mate, then she is meant to be yours, no matter what obstacles stand in your way. And that includes Robin.”Michael blinked, caught off guard by her tone. He had expecte
Michael's days away from Joe were anything but peaceful. The distance didn’t bring the clarity he’d hoped for. If anything, it made things worse. As a werewolf, being away from his mate was almost unbearable. Every fiber of his being screamed for her presence, and the constant tug in his chest reminded him of what he was trying to deny.Three nights passed with little to no sleep. He’d toss and turn, unable to quiet his restless thoughts or soothe the ache that came with missing Joe. By the fourth night, he was at his breaking point. The walls of his apartment felt too tight, the silence too loud. He needed something—someone—to ground him. And so, without overthinking it, he packed a small bag, grabbed his keys, and started the long drive home to his family.The thought of seeing them brought a flicker of relief. He could already picture the playful arguments with Ella, his younger sister, who was always easy to tease. Just imagining the way her face would scrunch up in frustration wa
The drive back to the city was heavy with silence. Michael kept his eyes on the road, his jaw clenched, lost in his thoughts. Joe sat quietly beside him, stealing occasional glances his way but saying nothing. She knew he needed space, time to process everything. And right now, she didn’t want to push him.The tension in the car was palpable, like a storm brewing just beneath the surface. Michael’s hands tightened on the steering wheel, his mind racing. He couldn’t shake the image of Robin’s face, the man he’d tried so hard to erase from his life, now tethered to Joe. Every time he thought of her, the warmth and light she brought into his world, it was quickly overshadowed by the cold reality of who her stepfather was. And that connection—it scared him.Joe shifted in her seat, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. She hated this distance between them. Just days ago, everything had felt so right, so effortless. But now, it was like there was a wall between them, one she was
Michael sat behind the wheel, his hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles turned white. The car was packed, the engine idling, and Joe sat silently in the passenger seat, staring down at her hands. They were supposed to be on the road by now, heading back to the city and to their normal lives, but Robin’s voice calling out had stopped them both in their tracks.“Michael, wait,” Robin said, stepping out onto the porch. His voice wasn’t commanding, but there was a weight to it, something unspoken hanging in the air. “Can I talk to you? Just for a minute?”Michael froze, his jaw tightening. The last thing he wanted to do was have a heart-to-heart with the man who had been absent for most of his life. He could feel Joe’s eyes on him, silently urging him to say something, but all he could muster was a clipped, “What is there to talk about?”Robin took a step closer, shoving his hands into the pockets of his worn jeans. “I know you’re angry. You’ve got every right to be. B
After the unfinished conversation last night, Robin was going out of town in the morning for two days' business.Michael was curious what Robin would say—if only Joe and Dana weren't interrupted. Maybe the topic is for another moment. Two days went by with the three of them bonding as a family.Michael and Joe packed up their things the following morning, the atmosphere in the house feeling heavier than it had since they’d arrived. Neither of them spoke much as they went through the motions, folding clothes and zipping up bags. The tension was palpable, and though Dana tried to keep things light by chatting and bustling around the kitchen, even her warmth couldn’t cut through the unease that hung in the air.They had to leave soon—classes were starting again the next day, and it was a long drive back to the city. Michael glanced at his watch, his nerves still on edge from his conversation with Robin the night before. He hadn’t brought it up with Joe yet, unsure how to even begin. The
The ride back to Joe’s childhood home had been Michael’s first taste of unease, but it wasn’t until the following morning that the feeling truly settled in his chest, heavy and unshakable. It was like an itch he couldn’t scratch, a whisper at the back of his mind telling him something wasn’t adding up. He woke early, far earlier than he usually would on a weekend, and spent a good ten minutes just staring at the ceiling of the guest room, trying to piece together why he felt so... off.The house itself didn’t bother him. Dana’s warm hospitality was a constant, and even though Robin’s distant demeanor hadn’t improved much since last night, Michael wasn’t the type to take it personally. But something about Joe’s family, or maybe the way Joe fit into this family, was gnawing at him. He didn’t know why, but every time Robin looked at him, Michael felt like the man knew something he didn’t—and that knowledge had weight.Joe found him in the kitchen, standing by the sink with a cup of coffe
Michael couldn’t shake the strange feeling that had settled over him ever since Joe started describing her family. It wasn’t anything she said outright, but something about the way she mentioned her stepfather, Robin, triggered an odd sense of familiarity. He couldn’t quite place it—just a nagging sensation that tugged at the edges of his memory.“So, Robin,” he started casually, glancing at Joe as she drove. “What’s he like?”Joe shrugged, keeping her eyes on the road. “Protective, I guess? He’s quiet but not in a bad way. Just… observant.” She paused, her brow furrowing. “Dana’s the opposite—super outgoing. They balance each other out.”Michael nodded, though his mind wandered. He still couldn’t shake that feeling. Maybe it was nothing—just nerves about meeting her parents.Joe continued, her voice softening. “Dana’s always been more like a friend than a mom. And Robin… well, he’s the one who makes me feel safe, you know?” She shot him a quick smile. “You’ll like them. I think.”Mic
Michael had been poking at the same topic for weeks now, dropping hints and sly comments every chance he got. At first, Joe had brushed him off with quick answers or a roll of her eyes, but Michael was persistent—like, annoyingly so."So, when am I meeting the mysterious family you keep talking about?" Michael leaned back in his chair, arms folded behind his head like he didn’t have a care in the world.Joe shot him a glare over her laptop. "Why do you even care? It’s not like my family’s some big deal."Michael grinned, that cocky tilt of his lips that she both hated and... maybe kind of liked. "Well, if I’m gonna stick around you, I gotta know the people who made you this stubborn.""Stubborn?" Joe narrowed her eyes, but Michael just shrugged, completely unbothered."Yeah, stubborn. And weirdly mysterious about your family. I mean, what’s the deal? You hiding something? Secret wolf cult or something?"Joe snorted, trying to hide her smile. "Right, because that’s totally a thing."Mi
The weekend crept up faster than Joe expected, and with it came Michael’s ridiculous invitation. He’d been dropping hints all week about “big plans” for Saturday, but she’d brushed him off every time. Michael always had some elaborate scheme brewing, so she didn’t take him seriously. That was until he practically ambushed her outside the library after their shared study session.“Alright, Joe,” Michael said, leaning casually against the wall with his signature smirk. “It’s time to stop hiding in your books. You’re coming with me tomorrow.”Joe paused, narrowing her eyes. “Coming where exactly?”“Dinner. My place. Tomorrow night,” he said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.Joe blinked, crossing her arms. “Your place? Why would I—”“Relax,” Michael cut in, waving off her hesitation. “It’s no big deal. My mom’s been pestering me to bring someone over for weeks. You’re just helping me out, that’s all. She’s cooking, and trust me, you don’t wanna miss it. She’s a magician in