Aaron’s POVThe day of Vincent's Alpha coronation ceremony had finally arrived.I sat in the back seat of my car, unable to shake the memory of my mate's crestfallen expression when I forbade her from accompanying me to the event. Despite her disappointment, I knew it was for the best."She would only suffer more once she learned of her boyfriend’s betrayal," I muttered to myself, though the words held little conviction. If I truly despised my captive, I would have taken more drastic measures to ruin her life.“Haa.”With a heavy sigh, I ran my fingers through my perfectly groomed hair. “My captive should be grateful for my mercy.”Soon enough, I arrived at the Star Moon Pack, where the ceremony would be held in a grand hall. It was impressive but paled in comparison to the grandeur of my own castle.“Not bad,” I dropped a mockery compliment as I walked inside the hall.As I strode into the hall, every gaze fixated upon me.The countenances of the werewolves betrayed their fear, a cle
Griffin’s POVWhile waiting for Olive to finish preparing, I received a call from my lackey.[“Lycan Griffin, we found information about Olive’s grandmother. We will send you the address.”]“Good. I’ll visit him after attending the ceremony.” I spoke before hanging up the call. At the same time, Olive emerged from her room, adorned in the exquisite dress that I had thoughtfully selected for her.The garment, a delicate shade of peach, harmoniously complemented her ethereal fair complexion, enhancing her natural radiance.Her dark hair, usually styled in an elegant updo, flowed freely down her back like a starry night sky.A subtle touch of makeup graced her flawless visage, accentuating her captivating features. Despite her tender age of seventeen, the silhouette of the dress gracefully embraced the maturity of her physique, exuding an air of sophistication and poise.‘She grew up so beautiful. And she seemed tasty too,’ My wolf, Chaylen, couldn't resist making a snide remark. But I r
Olive’s POV[“Thank you for taking the blame for me, Olive. I promise to take care of your grandmother. Just bear a little longer, okay? We need to save our Pack from that dangerous Lycan. You are my only hope. And don’t worry. Once you get out of the prison, then I will get you back. We will get married, and you will be my Luna. That’s my vow.”]On the premise of protecting the pack and my grandmother, I took the blame for Vincent’s murder. And I held onto that promise of his that someday, we would be together. However, in just a night, I felt a huge part of me died. It was like someone sucked all the air in my body.I went from being supremely happy to see him again to shocked silence after knowing that he had found his mate and he called me “useless.”Wow. Just wow.I was betrayed by the person I trusted and planned my whole life with.I couldn’t believe, couldn’t accept that this was the person I loved.It crushed me multiple times. The pain, the disappointment, the disbelief. I
Olive’s POV Ever since my grandmother lost her ability to shift into her wolf form, she got sick and reduced to a frail and helpless state. I knew that I had to be there for her. Thus, I made it my mission to take care of her and ensure that she was never alone. Just like what she did to me when I was young. Therefore, Vincent and I got into that accident. I knew that things were going to change. I took the blame for his crime, hoping that he would repay me by taking care of my grandmother. She needed someone to look after her, someone who could provide the support and care that she needed to survive. But that man, that bastard, he left my grandma alone! “Grandma! Open your eyes! Grandma!” I cried out loud. Inside a cluttered and dimly lit small house, my heart sank at the sight of my frail grandmother lying on the floor. Her thin figure spoke volumes as if she had been deprived of nourishment for days on end. "Please, Grandma. Look at me. I've returned, so please..." Cradling
Olive’s POVMy name, “Olive,” was given to me by my Grandmother. She said it’s the short term for saying “I love you.”Learning Vincent’s betrayal, I realized that Grandma was the only person who loved me. Therefore, with all my heart, I looked up and prayed to the Goddess of the Moon.‘Please. Don’t take away the only person who loves me.’ Just then, a voice broke into my thoughts.“Olive.”I looked up, taken aback to see Aaron standing near me. And he was the one who called me in my name. Yes. This was the first time I ever heard my name slipping from his mouth. I was rendered unable to fathom if I was hearing him right. However, Aaron broke my doubt as he repeated calling me.“Olive.”At the time, the wall I had built inside me had collapsed. I cried as I replied, “Lycan Aaron. I am scared.”Aaron sat beside me. And the next he did? He wrapped his arms around me and hugged me tightly. It was an odd feeling for me. This guy was the man who tormented me, and yet, I also found solace
Griffin’s POV Olive’s grandmother died in the Pack’s hospital. With the help of Aaron’s servants, a burial was prepared for the old lady. As for Olive, she was nowhere to be seen around the room of her dead grandmother. I looked around the hospital, following her scent. And then, I saw her on the rooftop. She was sitting on the ground, under the moonlight. She’s looking at the moon with her unblinking, swollen eyes. I clenched my fists while staring at her. I made a promise when we were young that I would be the greatest doctor so I could save her grandmother. But it was too late. I couldn’t save her happiness. But this is not the time to blame myself. She needed someone by her side, and that should be… me. I walked closer to her and sat beside her. She slightly turned her eyes to my side, but she didn’t directly peer straight into my direction. "I've been searching for you. I never anticipated finding you up here on the rooftop. You despise heights," I remarked, gazing up at t
Helen’s POV (Vincent’s Mate) “Vincent promised that he would announce me as his future Luna during his coronation. But he did not.” It was supposed to be the moment when our love and commitment would be publicly acknowledged and celebrated. But alas, it was not meant to be. The entire ceremony was overshadowed by the unexpected arrival of Olive, Vincent's ex-lover. “I couldn't understand why she chose to make an appearance at such a significant event. Wasn't she supposed to be behind bars?” Lost in my thoughts, I anxiously bit my nails while sitting on the edge of the bed. The uncertainty and confusion were eating away at me, leaving me wondering what this turn of events meant for our relationship. After I met Vincent and recognized him as my mate, he shared the story of his ex-lover. Olive is a criminal who killed Lycan Aaron’s girlfriend, Vera. When I learned that, I felt so mad at Olive, a half-breed who dared to stain my mate’s reputation. But when I saw Vincent’s expression
Olive’s POV My grandmother’s burial was being held in Aaron’s castle. A place where I was locked became the place of mourning for the most special person in my life. Dressed in a somber black dress, I stood next to my grandmother's coffin and gazed upon her lifeless form. The tears that had flowed so freely earlier had now dried up, leaving me feeling numb and disconnected. The dead couldn't escape. Even so, I couldn’t take my eyes off her, as if by doing so, I would lose her forever. Not in this life or any other. I needed to hold on to her memory at the last moment. To cherish this one last night. And yet… "Can you believe it? Lycan Aaron went all out and hosted the prisoner's grandmother's funeral right in his majestic castle!" " Why on earth would the Lycan do something like that?" "I know, right? It's kind of surprising. It's like he's actually showing some respect for the prisoner's family." "Wow, that's crazy! Vera died because of that woman. This is just so wrong and u