Cana POV “You look beautiful, Mia said softly as she touched the veil on my head. I smiled at my beautiful reflection. “Thank you,” I replied, beaming with a smile. She smiled at me “You are welcome Cana, soon to be Mrs Axel, Luna of the Manhattan Park.” she said, giving me a mocking bow with a smile. I laughed as a pink hue covered my cheek at the thought of being Axel's wife, my long-time crush. It was a dream come true. I slowly inhaled the cool air that came from the air conditioner and my fingers shook as I adjusted the white dress I wore. The material of the wedding gown was so beautiful. I touched the diamond necklace he had given me as my wedding present. An overwhelming feeling rushed through me. I can't believe that this day is finally here. Ever since I had discovered that Alex loved me, my joy had increased with every passing day. I turned to my other friends who were in the room smiling at me. They had been helping me to dress up “Awwn she is blushing,” Mirabel sai
Cana pov I raised my head to look at the wolf standing before me. He had three other wolves with him at his back. They wore a teasing smile. Goosebumps crept into my skin as he stared at me. “Oh my gosh, she is crying,” he said, mocking me. He turned to his friends and they burst into laughter. '`Nice dress' ', another one said as he joined the other wolf they squatted to my level. His face was laced with a grin. "Special occasion?" He asked and they burst into cruel laughter again. I bit my fingers with my teeth. Something I always did when I was nervous. An uneasy feeling washed within me and I was sure that I did not leave here on time. They were going to do something stupid. My body shook with fear. I can't be rejected and raped or killed on the same day. Please moon goddess, help me. I prayed. “It seems she is the rejected Luna,” one said and the rest started laughing. “I can't imagine our Alpha wanted to marry a weak wolf like you. Tell me between you and us, the
CHAPTER THREECana povShe picked up the call a few minutes later. Her voice sounded worried. “Have you seen her?” She asked him.“Yes,” he said as he gave me the phone.I pressed the phone to my ear “Hello” I said in a whisper.“Cana! I have been so worried about you. Where did you go? When are you coming back?” She asked.I cleaned the tears that helplessly rolled down my cheeks avoiding her boyfriend's gaze. I would not want anyone pitying me.“I'm fine Mia. I just want to stay away for a while. Till the shame and everything dies down” I said.“Noo cana, you can't leave me. You did not even pack some clothes. What about your parents? Aren't you going to visit their tomb?” She asked, almost breaking into tears.“Mia I will be fine,” I said even though I knew what she said was true. I needed to see my parents and tell them what happened. That their daughter was rejected and that no one has loved me since they died.“Please cana, come home. I will be here with you” she said with a tre
Chapter four.Cana pov.Immediately I entered the car, my eyes roamed around the car for a while before it landed on him. Only to find out that he was staring at me.“Are you okay?” He asked with a soft tone.“Well, I was rejected on my wedding day, but I am over it now and I am fine,” I said.A smile shadowed his lips; he stretched forth his hands. “Lycan Zane,” he introduced.I took his hands with a smile. I already knew his name. He was a lycan. No wonder Alpha Alex always made sure he gave him the best treatment possible.Lycans were also considered rulers of a pack, but they were higher than. Alphas. He started the car and started driving in a comfortable silence.“How long did they banish you?” He asked, suddenly breaking the silence.“Three years”He nodded and fixed his attention on the car again. ain “Do you miss home? I mean, your friends or guardians. I could talk to Alex to take you back,” he offered.On a normal no note, I would have taken that offer but right now, no. Th
~Cana’s POV:Hearing the words that had been spoken by Zane’s uncle was like a punch to the gut. For the second time tonight, the sick feeling of betrayal washed over me. I looked between Zane and his uncle, not sure what to say after hearing that Zane was betrothed. I didn’t have anything to say. The man In front of me was a total stranger, except for the times when I caught a glimpse of him visiting the pack house and the well-known fact that he was a Lycan, I knew nothing about him. So, who was I to feel betrayed? “I want her gone,” His uncle hissed. “Uncle Callahan-“ Zane tried to speak up, but his uncle cut him off. “She’s not worth it, Zane. I want her gone and you out in the main parlor as soon as possible.”Callahan, as I now knew his name, glanced once in my direction, throwing me a nasty look that I had too familiar with in less than a day, before storming out. Zane sighed as soon as the door slammed shut and turned to me. “You…have a betroth?” The words rolled off my
After changing into a more presentable outfit, I checked out of the motel with Zane carrying my things. He threw the bags into the trunk of his car and held the door open for him to step in. Although I was still keeping my guard up against him, I whispered words of gratitude under my breath and sat down.Once Zane got behind the wheel, he spoke up. “I know a good restaurant around here,” He turned to face me briefly and said. “Why don’t we go there for breakfast, then I’ll explain.”I didn’t see a problem with that. The faster I found out what he wanted from me, the sooner I would be able to get away from him and start planning my new life. Three whole years of living alone and away from the pack…I wondered how I was going to cope.But I sure as hell wasn’t going to go back and beg them. “Sure,” I nodded. “Let’s do that.”Zane started the engine and drove off. Soon, we arrived at a fancy-looking restaurant. All the buildings around the restaurant towered over it, but the décor and
~Cana’s POV:I sat in the center of the queen-sized bed of a motel, staring absentmindedly at the two cards in front of me. The first was the black card Zane had given me and the second was his business card. But the latter didn’t disturb me as much as the former did. For crying out loud, it was a freaking black card, with an unlimited spending limit. And, imagine the surprise that washed over me when I saw the balance. The numbers were uncountable, unlike anything Axel had ever entrusted to me. This was one of the reasons why this card bothered me so much. Groaning, I allowed my body to fall back onto the bed and curled on my side. ‘All this was too much,’ I silently complained.As if being banished from my pack, being humiliated on my wedding day, and getting rejected by my mate wasn’t enough, the moon goddess had decided to do what? Throw in a little funny trope into my already sad life? Groaning, again, I turned and curled on the other side, seeking a certain amount of comfo
~Cana’s POV:The group seized their wicked cackling and Ivy rushed to withdraw her foot, granting my bruised palm freedom. Hissing in pain, I stood up and examined my hand. Suddenly, it was snatched from me as Zane made his presence known beside me.He was standing close and he examined my hand with a deep frown. His touch and proximity had me gulping and looking away. And the scent of his pheromone wasn't helping any better. It smelt so sweet, yet masculine that it made me grow red in the cheeks and my wolf wild. "So delicious!" It screamed, wanting to have a piece of where the intoxicating scent was coming from. I couldn't blame her. 'Cana,' I quickly scolded myself. 'Focus on the matter at hand.'As if being reminded by my mind wasn't enough, the whispers of Ivy's cliques soon reached my ears, pulling me back to reality. "I-isn't that Alpha De Luca? Why is he here and...why is he touching that filth?" One of the girls whispered. Her followers were quick to agree. "She's goin
Chapter 124: Axel’s PovThe revelation slammed into Axel with the force of a hurricane. Cana—his Cana—was carrying his child. A of emotions churned within him: pride, possessiveness, and an overwhelming determination to take back control of the chaos that had engulfed his life. It wasn’t just about Cana anymore. It wasn’t just about Zane, his rival, who dared to think he could have what rightfully belonged to Axel. It was about the child. His child. A part of him that would carry his legacy, his blood, and his strength.Axel leaned back against the leather couch, his mind racing with plans and possibilities. For years, his feelings for Cana had burned beneath the surface—a mix of longing and guilt, love and regret. He had made mistakes, some he regretted deeply, but this new revelation offered a chance at redemption, a chance to fix everything that had gone wrong.Cana’s relationship with Zane didn’t matter to him. Zane was nothing more than a temporary distraction. Axel was certain
Cana's body lay motionless on the cold, hard floor of the warehouse. The echo of her fall reverberated off the walls, but Akam wasn't finished. He walked toward her, his heavy boots thudding ominously. A cruel smile played on his lips as he reached her. Without hesitation, he delivered a sharp kick to her stomach.The blow forced a choked cry from Cana's lips as she instinctively curled up to protect herself. The pain was excruciating, radiating from her abdomen and leaving her breathless."Akam, stop it!" Zane yelled, his voice breaking as he struggled to get to her. He tried to shove Larz out of his way, but Larz was an unmovable force."Why don’t you worry about yourself first?" Larz sneered, grabbing Zane by the throat and slamming him into the wall. Zane gasped as the temperature around him seemed to plummet. Suddenly, his lungs burned with an icy chill. He coughed violently, his breaths coming in shallow, wheezing gasps as frost crept up his throat. He fell to one knee, clutchin
Cana closed the door behind her, her heart pounding as she stepped into the living room. Mia was sitting cross-legged on the couch, scrolling through her phone, but her head snapped up at the sound of the door.“You’re back already?” Mia asked her tone light but curious.Cana hesitated, gripping her bag tightly. She walked over to sit beside Mia, her face pale. “Mia, I need to talk to you about something.”Mia put her phone down immediately, noticing the serious expression on Cana’s face. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”Cana exhaled shakily. “I... I’m pregnant.”Mia’s eyes widened in shock. “Pregnant? Are you serious?”Cana nodded, biting her lip. “I found out at the hospital today. But Mia… I don’t know if the baby is Zane’s or Axel’s.”Mia’s mouth opened, then closed, her expression shifting from surprise to concern. “Oh my God, Cana. This is bad, I mean bad; let me guess, Zane doesn’t know about this, too?..”“No,” Cana said quickly, shaking her head. “And I don’t want to tell him. N
Cana’s eyes fluttered open slowly, the faint sound of voices stirring her from the darkness. Her vision was blurry, but she recognized Zane and Mia hovering over her.“Her heartbeat is slowing down,” Zane’s tense voice broke the silence.“Should we call a doctor?” Mia’s voice trembled with worry.“That won’t be necessary,” Zane replied, though his tone betrayed his unease.As her vision cleared, Cana saw their anxious faces. She tried to sit up, and Zane immediately supported her, his touch warm and steady.“How are you feeling?” he asked, his deep voice soft but filled with concern.“I’m fine,” Cana said hoarsely, her throat dry.“Are you sure? Did something happen?” Zane pressed, his brows furrowed in worry.Cana managed a faint smile. “I’m fine. It’s probably just all the stress from this week. Sorry for worrying you guys.”Mia stepped forward, handing Cana a glass of water. “Here, drink this.”Cana took it gratefully, sipping the cool liquid.“All right,” Zane said, his voice stil
Axel’s sharp hearing picked up the faint rustle of leaves before he turned his gaze toward the intruder. His keen eyes focused on the man holding a weapon that gleamed under the dim light of the moon filtering through the estate’s tall windows.The man smirked, raising the gun toward Axel, his finger brushing the trigger. “They warned me about you, Alpha,” the attacker sneered. “But I’ve got something special. One shot and even your kind won’t survive; Marshall sends his regards.”Axel tilted his head, thinking fast. He realized that Marshall probably sent this person, and if he was human, he had Wolfbane with him, probably in the gun.‘Finally some fun.’ Axel thought to himself a feral smile curling at his lips. His eyes darkened, glowing faintly as his wolf stirred. “You think you can stop me with that weapon.”Bang!The first shot rang out, and Axel sprang into action. His sharp reflexes had him dodging to the side, the bullet embedding itself into the mahogany wall behind him. M
The next dayThe evening was quieter than usual, but Cana’s mind roared louder than ever. Mia's words replayed in her head like a relentless drumbeat."You need to tell him, Cana. The longer you keep this from Zane, the worse it'll be."Cana paced around in the master bedroom while Zane was still in the office, clutching the edges of her sweater. The guilt was unbearable, a heavy weight crushing her chest. She had lied to the one person who had stood by her through everything. Yet, the idea of seeing Zane’s face crumble as she revealed her betrayal felt even worse.She collapsed onto the bed, her fingers trembling as she toyed with the edges of her phone. Could she do this? Could she tell Zane the truth and risk losing him forever?Mia knocked and entered the room, her expression one of concern and determination. “You’ve been sitting here all night. If you’re not going to tell him now, then we need to start thinking about how to fix this.”“Fix this?” Cana’s voice was hollow. “How do
Chains of DeceptionMia’s footsteps echoed softly through the corridor as she approached Cana’s room. Her heart was heavy with the knowledge she had uncovered. The whispers of Cana’s connection to Axel had spread like wildfire among Axel’s loyalists, and Mia could no longer ignore the sinking feeling of betrayal. She pushed the door open without knocking, startling Cana, who sat on the bed, her face pale and weary.÷÷__÷÷She slowly walked up to her and slapped her, “You know who Axel is and what he has done to you; you should have told me, Cana. I trusted you.”“I know,” Cana whispered. “And I’m sorry.”Cana’s heart dropped. The air seemed to thicken, making it hard to breathe. “Mia... can you allow me to explain .”“Explain?” Mia’s voice cracked, a mixture of anger and hurt. “Explain how you betrayed all of us. How did you let that monster manipulate you?”“I didn’t betray you,” Cana whispered, her voice barely audible. “I didn’t have a choice.”Mia’s eyes softened, but her anger d
Shadows of PowerThe morning sun filtered through the thick curtains of Zane's house, but Cana barely noticed. Axel hadn’t contacted her telepathically for a while, so she decided to get him off her mind by trying to tap into the dark powers within her; sitting cross-legged on the wooden floor of her room, she focused on the strange energy that had been stirring within her for weeks. The dark power hummed beneath her skin, urging her to let it out. She closed her eyes, her breathing steady as she tried to channel it.At first, nothing happened. But then, a spark of energy surged through her fingertips, and the air around her seemed to shimmer. A vase on the nearby table rattled and then shattered into pieces. Cana flinched, opening her eyes.“What the hell was that?” she muttered to herself.The door to her room burst open, and Mia appeared, her eyes wide with alarm. “Cana! What’s going on in here?”Before Cana could answer, Mart peeked in from behind Mia, his usually calm demeanor re
Zane sat at his desk, his eyes fixed on the reports in front of him, but his mind was elsewhere. The conversation with Cana replayed over and over in his head. She had apologized, but the lack of clarity still gnawed at him. Her words felt more like a pacifier than the truth.“Are you going to stare at that paper until it bursts into flames?” Mart’s voice jolted him out of his thoughts. Mart leaned against the doorframe, a knowing smirk on his face.Zane sighed, leaning back in his chair. “I can’t shake this feeling. She’s hiding something, and it’s not just about that night. There’s more.”Mart entered the office, closing the door behind him. “Look, Cana’s been through a lot. Maybe she’s trying to protect you or herself. Have you thought about that?”Zane shook his head. “That’s the problem. I don’t want protection. I want honesty. If she’s keeping secrets, it could put all of us at risk.”Mart frowned. “You think it’s connected to Axel?”Zane nodded. “ I don’t think so.”Meanwhile,