Elaine If I were to ask, I wanted nothing from Tristan and couldn’t care less if he hosted a party without me. But I was also the Luna of Wolfsilver Pack, and I wasn’t that selfish to neglect my duty just because my husband and I didn’t get along. The Alpha Conference in Lycos was such a big event that hosting it would mean a lot of possible opportunities for our pack. Maybe that was the reason why Tristan chose me to accompany him at the party instead of Megan? And so, with no choice, I attended without any choice.When I entered the party hall, the atmosphere immediately shifted. Everyone stared at me with their judgment in their eyes, and several laughed and mocked me. "Can you believe the Alpha brought the Luna here? It's so unusual.”"I heard the Luna tried to end her own life. How embarrassing.”“Poor, Alpha. Imagine having a Luna as insecure and shameless as her!” Their gossip hurt me deeply, like a sharp knife slicing through my emotions. Even though some pretended to be p
I took the air from the deepest part of her lungs, but it felt like inhaling water instead of air.I began to choke and spit some water from my nose and mouth. My chest hurt, and my throat felt like something rough was being scraped from the inside. The sound of my forced coughing was the only sound I heard from the surroundings.Slowly, I opened my eyes to the twinkling starry night sky above me. “Are you alright?” Hearing that voice, I looked to my left instinctively and saw a man kneeling, staring at me with a worried face. Seeing his wet suit and pants, it dawned on me that he had been the one to rescue me. Then, Tristan’s frantic cries shattered the moment. “Wake up, Megan! Speak to me! MEGAN!!!” I turned to see Tristan beside Megan, shaking the unconscious girl, trying to wake her up. After a moment, Megan gained consciousness and started coughing the water she ingested from the pool. Seeing this, Tristan looked relieved and held Megan's hand, kissing it as if it were the
Elaine“Did you just remind me that you slapped me and wanted a divorce?”I took a moment to realize what I had done. Tristan’s face changed as his words registered with me. But surprisingly, his eyes no longer bore any hint of anger. Instead, expression softened, and now he looked at me with furrowed brows.My heart pounded in my chest as I instinctively took a step back away from Tristan. In the heat of the moment, what I truly desired to say came out suddenly. But unfortunately, I forgot that the wolf I insulted in front of everybody was now the Alpa of Wolfsilver Pack. Oh, shoot! What have I done? “Elaine…” the stranger uttered. His voice was filled with worry but I paid no attention to him. Tristan’s reaction mattered to me more and now waiting for his next move.I had just said some hurtful words, and on top of that, I had bravely hit him. The murmurs from the pack members reached my ears as they started gathering around. “Did we hear it right? Did she hit Alpha Tristan?”“A
ElaineTristan leaned in close, as if about to kiss me. But as his lips drew near, a surge of fear and anger overtook me. I pushed him away forcefully, desperate to get out under him. Scrambling off the bed, my instinct said I needed distance from him, fast.Tristan stumbled back, his face reflecting surprise and hurt. But I didn’t care what he was feeling. What he did was beyond acceptable. "What are you doing?!" I yelled, my voice shaking with emotion. Hugging myself tightly, I tried to protect myself from whatever he might do next.Tristan raised his hands in a calming gesture, but I couldn't trust him. With a quick glance around the room, I dashed for the safety of the far corner. I could see the hurt in Tristan's eyes when I tried to run away from him and yet, I couldn’t care less. All I wanted was to escape this nightmare, away from him.“Relax, Elaine. I never—”“Relax? You want me to relax after you try to force yourself into me?” Seeing that i-don’t-know-what-i-did-wrong e
Elaine "What the hell is that bitch doing here?" My annoyance at Megan's presence in our home was undeniable with the way my face flushed. Just hearing her name stirred something inside me, igniting a surge of rage that reached the depths of my being. I clenched my fists so tightly they began to shake, consumed by an anger that I struggled to contain. Tristan appeared surprised as well, as if completely unaware of the unfolding situation. He froze in place, his gaze fixed on the maid who bowed her head after she spoke. Suddenly, we heard some steps echoing in the hallway and saw Megan emerge at the door with her trademark innocent facade. I found the sight utterly repulsive because I knew the real her. Megan was the source of every chaos in my life and she was far from being blameless and innocent. As Megan caught sight of us, she instinctively placed a hand over her chest. She looked like she was about to cry and offered an apologetic look that I found insincere and fake. “F
The omega nodded and rushed to fulfill my demands. At this point, Megan chose to resort to pathetic tactics. She began to cry with obviously fake tears. I kind of expected that Megan would pull such cards from under her sleeve so it didn’t surprised me at all. “I came here with good intentions. I don’t know what the Luna was trying to say.”Tristan held her back and tried to comfort her. meanwhile , I continued with my attacks.“You came here to mock me. I’m not as dumb as you think, Megan. Just wait for a moment until that maid brings out the truth. I’m sure your mask will fall off your face.”Megan panicked and raised her voice.“There are no cameras at the pool. So, please stop and don’t try to smear me.”My anger flared up once again, making my breaths shallow and quick. I felt the urge to yell at her immediately, but Tristan stepped in, grabbing Megan's arms and pulling her away.“Rest for tonight, Megan. Your body and mind need that after what happened.”Megan put on that fake
ElaineThe message came as a huge surprise. I didn't have the habit of giving out my number, so I was pretty sure Trevor got mine from another wolf.As I read the text message over and over again, I remembered how he jumped into the water to save me without thinking twice. I tried to squeeze my brain, trying to remember who Trevor was, but I failed. He sounded like he knew me on a deep, personal level, and yet my mind didn't recognize him. Do I really know him? Or is he just one of those people who wanted to manipulate and take advantage of my position as the Luna of Wolfsilver Pack?And yet, I could feel that he wasn’t a fraud. I felt his sincerity when he checked up on me. His eyes could never lie. I could swear that I felt his genuine care for me.Somehow, there’s a feeling inside of me that no matter what, I should offer my utmost gratitude to him. I owed him my life. If not for him, I would be dead by now. So, accepting his invitation to
ElaineTristan had done it again. He made a total fool of me again.I tried to take my mind off what happened and focus on my driving, but it was a bit hard. I remembered Tristan's text last night, about how he begged me to give him time to explain himself. Was everything a joke to him? Did he think my time and attention were worthless?I began to question myself on what I saw in him that made me head over heels in love, as Liz described me to be. Because honestly, I couldn't see any desirable qualities in him. Was it his looks and position? Nah, I wasn't the kind of woman who would fall for that. Kindness and thoughtfulness? Definitely off the chart considering how he left me to drown in the pool last night. I was sure it wasn't faithfulness or fidelity either, as he was proud to parade his mistress for everyone to see. So, what could it be possibly? What did I see in Tristan that made me fall for him?At the back of my mind, something was telling me not to worry about it anymore, as
ElaineTrevor and I were sitting on the sofa. We do not talk much but feel relaxed in each other’s presence. This was how we normally spent the rest of the night before going to bed. Then, we heard a knock at the door. Trevor gave me a quick nod before telling me to stay while he got up to check. My heart was pounding inside my chest. Eventually, I reminded myself to stay calm and don’t let my overthinking get the best of me. The door opened, and Liz rushed in before Trevor could say a word. She was so full of energy and was like she was bringing the sunshine into the room. In one hand, she held a paper bag that smelled amazing. In the other, she carried a pile of colorful board games that wobbled as she moved. Her smile was so big, it made me smile too. “Hope you’re both hungry!” Liz said, setting the bag on the coffee table. The smell of sesame chicken and fried rice filled the room right away. Expectedly, it made my stomach rumble.“I’m in the mood to play some games tonight. Wh
Elaine“Hmm…”The kitchen was filled with the warm aroma of coffee brewing and the faint sizzle of something cooking on the stove. Trevor stood at the counter with his sleeves rolled up. He was too focused on chopping vegetables with such precision that seemed almost out of place in such a casual setting. I leaned against the counter opposite him as I watched his hands move.“You’re really good at that,” I teased to break the silence. “Where did you learn to cook like this?”He glanced up at me. A playful smile appeared at the corners of his lips. “A man’s gotta eat, Elaine. Besides, you’d be surprised what a few cooking shows can teach you.”I laughed softly. And it sounded light and free. Something I hadn’t felt in days. It amazed me how easily Trevor could make me forget the heaviness that seemed to cling to me lately.“Do you want to help? Or are you just going to stand there admiring me?” he teased before tossing a piece of chopped carrot in my direction.I caught it mid-air and
MeganI was knee-deep in paperwork. My desk was full of piled files and documents demanding attention. The sound of the clock ticking faintly in the background was the only company I had in the silence of my office. I barely glanced up when Marie entered. But she sounded like something was urgent which made me pause.“Miss Megan, the peacekeepers are here. They said it’s about Elaine Scott,” she announced.Elaine Scott. My hand froze mid-signature. I looked up sharply and masked my unease with a calm smile. “Send them in.”Marie nodded. Then she stepped aside to let them enter. Two officers walked in. Their presence was shouting authority. I gestured toward the chairs opposite my desk. “Please, have a seat.""Thank you," They uttered before settling in. I put down the pen I was holding and smiled at them before asking, "How can I help you, officers?”One of the officers, a tall man with a stern expression, got straight to the point. “We’re investigating an incident involving Miss Ela
TristanI had not planned to follow them. It wasn’t something I’d intended to do, but the moment I saw them leaving Elaine’s apartment together, curiosity turned into an uncontrollable pull. Trevor’s car disappeared into the distance. And I found myself trailing them. I couldn't resist it. The mere sight of Elaine beside him stirred a storm within me. I noticed how she smiled at him so easily. My blood was boiling as I realized that it seemed to belong to that bastard now. It was hard to believe that she would easily give it to another wolf just like that. It felt like all the moments we shared had disappeared. It felt like those were replaced by something I couldn’t reach.“As if you shared something wonderful with Elaine. You’re not fooling anyone, Tristan,” My wolf uttered sarcastically inside my head which I chose to ignore.Even if I walked a few distances away from them, they didn’t seem to notice me. They were too engrossed in their world. Trevor’s hand guided Elaine protecti
ElaineThe drive to my apartment was quiet. Trevor was driving beside me, and his calm presence made me feel safer. That was something I was so grateful for.Earlier, Trevor said something that stuck in my mind. He told me I couldn’t let my fear control me. He was right. If I stayed afraid forever, I would lose who I was. I've come so far to claim my life back from my failed marriage and I couldn’t let all those efforts go to waste simply because I was afraid to die.As we arrived at the apartment complex, Trevor parked near the entrance. He looked at me and smiled. “I’ll wait here,” he said gently. “Take your time. I’m not going anywhere.”His words made me feel a little braver. “Thank you,” I said softly before stepping out of the car.Walking into the building, I felt a mysterious chill. Everything looked the same, but it didn’t feel the same. My heart started beating faster as I opened the door to my apartment. Suddenly, the memory of that awful box flashed in my mind. I stood
ElaineI couldn’t shake the heavy feeling brewing inside me. It stayed like a shadow, always following me wherever I went. The thought just wouldn’t leave me alone.Someone wanted me dead, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it.Even when I tried to feel safe, my mind kept overthinking. I was even afraid to close my eyes, feeling that, at any moment, someone might barge through the door and kill me. Despite Trevor being here to accompany me, it did nothing to ease my fear. Not because I doubted his ability to protect me, but because I was afraid he would get hurt because of me again.My concerns were valid, right?Trevor must have noticed my distance. He always did. I heard his soft footsteps walking toward me and soon, he was sitting next to me. He didn’t have his usual smile. Instead, he looked worried.“You’ve been quiet all day,” he said gently, “I am not used to you being like this.”I let out a shaky breath and held the edge of the chair tightly. “How can I not be? Someone out t
TristanMy room felt like a prison. The walls were cold and suffocating. I was a free wolf, but I obviously didn’t feel like one.I smirked at my own thoughts. As an Alpha, I shouldn’t have felt this way. Mom and Dad had given me a little kingdom of my own to rule. I had money to spend on anything and servants willing to do all my bidding.But none of that mattered. My mind wouldn’t stop racing. No matter how much I tried to distract myself, every thought dragged me back to the same place.After the council meeting earlier, I felt like even my birthright as Alpha could be taken away from me at any moment, just because they weren’t satisfied with my rule anymore.Pathetic, wasn’t it?I felt alone. Truly alone. I had no one to turn to. Nothing to quiet my thoughts or provide comfort when I needed it. For the first time in years, I felt the burden of being alone.My parents were long gone.My best friend, Shawn, had died years ago.Aunt Melina had lost her mind to the point where I could
Elaine“Yes, Mr. Smith. It’s been… a challenging few days. I appreciate your understanding.”Mr. Smith’s voice echoed through the receiver. “Elaine, you don’t have to explain. Take the time you need. You’ve earned it. In fact, take as long as necessary.”I sighed. I was touched by his generosity but shook my head instinctively. Even though he couldn’t see me, I knew that the message would be clear. “A week will be enough,” I replied. “I just need a little time to clear my head and settle things. If I need more, I promise I’ll call.”“Good,” he replied after a pause. “But remember, the offer stands. Call me if you need an extension. We’ll manage, Don’t worry.”“Thank you,” I murmured, feeling a swell of gratitude. “I’ll keep you updated.” With that, I ended the call and set my phone down on the coffee table.A quiet moment passed before Trevor appeared. A steaming cup of tea was in his hands. He offered it to me with a small and warm smile. “Here. I thought you could use this.”I too
TristanI was stunned into silence for what felt like an eternity as I tried to process the audacity of what I had just heard.“Where is the lie?” The words echoed in my head like a taunt. It was refusing to fade. It was making every ounce of my being shook in anger.My hands tightened into fists. I shot to my feet. The chair scraped against the floor with a screech that matched my temper. “Explain yourselves!” I barked. But the council members didn’t flinch. They remained seated with their faces betraying nothing. My fury burned hotter at their defiance.In a fit of rage, I swept my arm across the desk. I sent papers, pens, and even the heavy paperweight tumbling to the floor. The crash was deafening. But still, none of them reacted. “Apologize,” I demanded. “Now!”But there was only silence. Not a single head bowed, and not a single word of regret was uttered. My chest heaved as I glared at them. My anger was boiling over.“You!” I snarled as I pointed a finger at Gamma Jeff. “Th