Leo sat in his room, staring out the window at the moonlit landscape. The peace of the night was a stark contrast to the turmoil in his mind. His thoughts were a tangled web of responsibilities, loyalties, and a growing, unsettling sense of something amiss.Suddenly, a jolt of fear coursed through him, sharp and unbidden. He felt it deep in his bones, a primal instinct that made him sit up in shock. His heart raced as he tried to pinpoint the source of this fear.Beside him, Tiana stirred, her sleep disturbed by his sudden movement. She sat up, her eyes wide with concern. "Leo, are you alright?" she asked, her voice soft but laced with worry.Leo ran a hand through his hair, trying to steady his breathing. "I don't know," he admitted, his gaze still fixed on the window. "I just felt... something. Fear. Like someone was in danger."Tiana placed a gentle hand on his arm, her touch warm and comforting. "It's probably just a dream," she suggested, though her brow furrowed with concern. "Y
Leo's POVI shook hands with the alpha who had come to visit. “It's nice working with you alpha Jackson.” I said smiling, a forced smile. It wasn't nice working with him at all. Jackson scoffed. The formalities were tiring, but necessary for maintaining alliances and peace within the packs. As soon as he left, I allowed myself a moment to breathe, the weight of leadership pressing heavily on my shoulders.It was good that I tied myself to this man, a sick pervert who thinks women are his playthings. Now I can watch his actions. Any movement and I would take over. He didn't even notice the clause in the contract he signed.Dumb fuck. "Hey, you," Tiana's voice cut through the quiet room, her presence immediately soothing yet electrifying. I turned to see her standing in the doorway, a playful smile on her lips."Hey yourself," I replied, a smile tugging at the corners of my mouth. Tiana had a way of lightening the mood, of making everything feel a bit more manageable.She sauntered o
I smiled to myself as I washed the plate arranging it nicely. That came was delicious. The yumminess. The vanilla and strawberry was so evenly mixed that it felt like heaven. The design, I was saddened to destroy that design. But it would forever remain in my mind and stomach as perfectly delicious. I grinned. As I moved into my room, I started to look for things to do around the house. Feeling at ease after eating something sweet. Then my room door burst opened making me flinch. Caleb and Ethan strode in. I frowned, instantly on edge. "What do you want now?" I asked, my voice laced with suspicion.Caleb smirked. "Don't get all defensive. We're taking you out."I raised an eyebrow. "Out? Where?"Before they could answer, Linda appeared behind them, a bright smile on her face. "We're going clubbing, silly! Thought you might like a night out."I blinked in surprise. Linda was always so kind and warm, a stark contrast to the twins. "I... I don't know. I'm not really in the mood.""No
We stepped outside, the cool morning air a stark contrast to the heavy atmosphere inside. As I looked around, my eyes fell on a sleek black motorcycle parked near the entrance. I whistled appreciatively. "You can get this awesome bike but can't... get a good porridge?"Caleb chuckled, crossing his arms over his chest. "This bike's name is Shadow. And for the record, my cooking skills are just fine. It's the porridge that's lacking.""Shadow, huh?" I walked closer to the bike, running my fingers along its polished surface. "You know, before I got taken by Adrian, I used to be a mechanic."Caleb's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Really? You?"I nodded. "Part-time. Needed the cash for college. Since I don't have a wolf, I had to make myself useful in other ways.""That's impressive." Caleb's voice was genuine, his usual teasing tone replaced with something warmer. "I wouldn't have guessed.""Yeah, well, life takes unexpected turns," I said with a shrug. "Now, can we ride this thing or wha
Tiana's POVI watched Leo and Selene saddled down stairs at the training ground, looking as if they were dancing a majestic dance of sword and fist. I was joking it was a mess. Selene was nothing but a saddle. She lacked balance and everything in between. I couldn't help but scoff. My face twisting in disgust. Pathetic. It was hard being nice to her. Oh poor Selene. Or Selene the one who got hurt by Adrian. I chuckled. I got hurt my that bastard too and guess what I ain't crying shit about it. It was so annoying when all these weak omega try to be like that. Reminded me of a pick me….reminded me of a past me that I would rather bury deep down beneath my soul.****Sitting there in my family's home, soaked and alone, I held the royal invitation in my trembling hands. I stared at it, my gaze shifting between the elegant script on the parchment and the silent fish in the glass tank."What does it mean?" I whispered to the floating fish as if it would answer me. "Why would they invi
Tiana POVI was in shock. It felt like a fever dream. Adrian, the Lycan King, was kissing me right in front of my house. Panic welled up within me as I worried that someone might see us, but I couldn't resist the intoxicating sensation of his lips on mine.His strong hand wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer as he deepened the kiss. His lips were warm and demanding, and it felt so good that I couldn't bring myself to stop him. He kissed me passionately, and it was like a fire ignited within me.When he finally released me, he smirked, his words sending shivers down my spine. "A guard will arrive at your door later. You are moving to the castle."And with that, he turned and walked away, leaving me standing there, stunned and breathless. Adrian had always been a man of few words, but what the actual fuck just happened?As the reality of the situation sank in, excitement bubbled up inside me. Did he regret rejecting me? Did this mean I was going to be accepted back into society? C
Selene's POVThe sun had barely kissed the horizon when I, began my morning training. The dew on the grass was still fresh, each droplet reflecting the dawn’s early light like scattered diamonds. My muscles ached from the previous day’s exertions, but there was a fire within me that no amount of physical pain could extinguish. Caleb and Ethan like usual had made fun of my efforts. Which I have gotten used to, there is nothing The dawn was just a whisper of light as I stepped onto the dew-laden grass of the training field. My hair packed behind me, my eyes scanned the area as I stretched my back. I swear I think I heard something crack inside of my back as I clutched it. Gosh, why did I sign up for this. I wanted to cry. The world was hushed, the only sounds were the soft rustling of leaves and the distant call of a waking bird. I was early, too early for the sword training that had become my daily ritual, but the anticipation of mastering the blade pulled me from my bed with the s
Leo sat at the head of the long, polished table in the meeting room, the sun streaming through the large windows behind him. His court members, dressed in their finest, were presenting the quarterly financial reports, their voices droning on about shares, profits, and market expansions. But Leo’s mind was elsewhere. It kept drifting back to Selena.He remembered the way her hair had caught the light during training, the determination in her eyes as she tried to keep up. A part of him admired her spirit, her tenacity. But then he’d catch himself, reminding himself that he had Tiana. Beautiful, strong Tiana who had been by his side for years. He couldn’t let himself be distracted by Selena, not when he was meant to lead his pack and uphold his responsibilities.He muttered to himself, “No, focus,” but then he realized everyone at the table had stopped talking and were staring at him. He must have looked like a madman, caught up in thoughts about a woman during an important meeting. Cle