"Mam, you can't go inside. How did you even come here?" Maya, Levi, and Rish looked at the two guys standing on the pack's territory they needed to enter. Alisha's face was filled with questions. Why had they stopped? Wasn't this Maya's hometown, as she had said? So why weren't they being allowed in? What was going on? She scanned her surroundings.It was as confusing as hell, even more confusing than Alice."I wanted to talk to the security head. Do you think you can stop me? Just call Jackson. He will identify me," Maya growled, losing her patience - her patience running on thin lines.She just hated this interrogation. She knew this would happen. Coming back after so many years, things would have changed. Still, she couldn't deny that she found it disrespectful, no matter what. She couldn't just accept it.She was the sister of the queen. She was a doctor who had treated so many people. She felt proud of her identity. She never wanted to lose it.Staying away from the pack didn
Alisha gazed at Maya, her eyes filled with questions, eager for answers to everything.She doesn't even want to wait for answers. She's here, trembling in fear, and Maya wants her to trust them.She trusted them; that's why she's here. Otherwise, why would she follow someone she's only known for three days?Moreover, why wouldn't she find it scary? It's clearly something incomprehensible. Her mother, Mary, always told her not to trust anyone in life.And now, she feels she was wrong to trust them.Alisha closed her eyes, trying to shake off the fear. Why does she feel like she's in a more dangerous situation than she was before with Alice?"Here," Maya said.Before Maya could say more to Alisha, a man came running with a phone."Sir Jackson is on the call," he informed.Maya immediately took the phone and put it to her ear. "Jackson.""Who?" the person on the call asked."It's been eighteen years. Seems like you've forgotten my voice too, or is it because you're getting old now?" Maya
“Why did you come here? Isn't what you did 18 years ago enough?” Jackson narrowed his eyes as he asked.Maya didn't like the way he was talking to her. They used to be friends, and now he was behaving like an enemy.“I am here because I am part of this pack too,” Maya retorted, sitting on the chair.“Not after what happened. You already left years ago. You think you can just come and claim to be part of this pack whenever you want,” Jackson groaned, his voice dripping with anger.“Drop it, Jackson. We both know you can't be angry with me. I am the only friend you ever had,” Maya chuckled, pointing at him.“That's not how you should behave when you left this friend years ago. It's not how you thought when you left me, did you once think that?” Jackson, all pissed, sat on his chair.“I am not here to fight. We both know I had to leave because I can't just sit around and wait,” Maya squinted her eyes.She knows his anger is somehow justified too.Because he was not happy about when she d
“Mom, you need to come outside. Alisha fainted,” without knocking on the door, Rish entered the office.Maya, who was already shocked with the news that someone else was now ruling the pack, jumped in her chair with the sudden news.“Mom, did you hear me? Alisha lost consciousness.”Maya snapped back from her thoughts and stood up. “How?” She tried to make sense of it.“I don't know. She was just scared and overthinking. Levi and I tried hard to calm her, but she just fainted. Levi is holding her. We need to take her to the hospital now,” Rish explained, panic filling his voice.He didn't even know how to react himself.All he knew was that something wasn't right.“Carry her to the car. Follow me,” Jackson immediately stood up and started walking, with Maya following him and Rish leading the way.Levi, who was holding Alisha in her arms, was shaking, not knowing what to do. Due to how sudden it happened, it really scared her out of her wits.“Mom,” Levi shakily called as she saw Maya
“What curse?”“The one that's holding back her wolf, Lima. It's quite a thing, which is not explainable,” Jackson sighed as he looked toward Alisha's pale figure.“He is right, I don't know about the curse, but she has a wolf, which I can sense through her blood but unable to detect. She lost consciousness suddenly,” Maya explained some more, as she tried to hold herself from all the panic she felt in her veins.“She is the royal blood you told me about? The daughter of the late King and Queen?” Lima asked, with glowing eyes as she scanned Alisha's whole body, through her witch powers.“Yes, she is. I only met her today. Maya just found her three days before,” Jackson stated the whole thing in one breath.“She is cursed. No one can cure her. She lost consciousness because that curse's side effects take a toll on her body when her wolf tries to dominate her. She is overflowing with negative energy,” Lima said, as she can feel everything through her powers.“What you are saying Lima, ar
"We have to bring that Alice here,"Levi and Rish's eyes widened, while Jackson wriggled his eyes, remembering when Maya told him about Alice and how Alisha ran away from him."What are you saying, Maya? That fucker, isn't he the one who literally hurt Alisha?" Jackson cursed."You forgot that only mates can come closer to royal blood, so if that guy is able to do so, then I am pretty sure he is Alisha's mate," Maya's blood boiled as she processed her own words.She hated Alice from her heart, even though she didn't once see him. But hearing Alisha's words and the way she told, he is like a bloodthirsty monster.But now what choice do they have? The curse can be lifted only by mating, so there's no other way to save Alisha.Maya knows that her late sister did this thinking the mate will love Alisha. Not just that Alice is a prick; he is a human too, who doesn't understand any mate bond.What's worse is, he is some kind of obsessed man who doesn't even behave like a decent human; he be
"Get the car ready, we need to reach somewhere, now," Alice walked out of his office as soon as he could. His long steps halted a bit, but he gained his composure and left.The unknown call, claiming they know where Alisha is, literally boomed in his senses.At first, he didn't pick it up, seeing the unknown number, but after a few more calls, he answered, all pissed.When he heard that the person on the call knew where Alisha was and how she was in the hospital, it took everything in him to not want to jump inside the phone. She made him feel so helpless, and now she was in the hospital.Leaving aside the fact that she ran away from him - what rang inside his head was that she was hurt somewhere, and that was disturbing.He wanted to punish her for running away, as soon as he got his hands on her. At least, that's what he thought before. Now, hearing about the potential pain or injury she had, which he didn't know about, was making him push out his animal instincts.He sat in his car
"Come on, let's go"Alice's eyes narrowed in a second. Then he looked at Jackson and Rish with distrustful looks. How could he trust these two?"Do you have any other option?" the voice in his head asked.He knew he didn't. This was the only chance, and the way they were saying Alisha was in trouble, he couldn't do anything other than try to trust them."Are you coming or not?" Jackson repeated his words in a pissed-off voice. Now, he understood what Maya meant when she was talking about Alice, and he could see why Alisha ran away from this guy.He wasn't giving any good vibes at all, but there was something about him that was noteworthy, though Jackson couldn't quite figure it out.He just couldn't drop it, but he couldn't ignore it either.But for now, he had to take this guy to the hospital so things could be good for Alisha. Other things he could figure out later. What was necessary needed to be done for now."Why should I come with you both? I just met you. Can I even trust you?
Alice’s gaze burned into hers, wild and desperate, as his fingers found the delicate string of her wedding dress. With a slow, deliberate pull, the fabric loosened, slipping from her shoulder. He pressed his lips to her bare skin, his breath hot against her. Alisha gasped, her head tilting back. "Agh..." Her voice broke into a breathy moan as a shiver ran down her spine. His hands traced down her arms, leaving a trail of heat in their wake. "You're beautiful," he murmured, voice thick with longing. Alisha's fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer. "Then show me," she whispered.His lips traveled lower, trailing soft kisses along her collarbone. The loosened fabric of her dress slid further down, pooling at her waist, exposing the warmth of her skin to the cool night air. Alisha’s breath hitched as his hands traced slow, teasing circles along her sides. Every touch sent sparks racing through her veins. “Alice…” she whispered, gripping his shirt and tugging him closer. He
"I do." The words spilled from Alisha’s lips as she stood at the altar with Alice. Six months had passed, and so much had changed. They had returned to their normal life with Daisy and Mary. The battles, the burdens—they were behind her now. She still remembered the conversation she had with Maya six months ago when she told her it was better for 'her' to lead the pack. Alisha had never wanted that responsibility. She only wanted to live a simple, normal life. Maya had disagreed at first, but eventually, she understood Alisha’s choice and accepted it. Since then, Alisha and Alice had stepped away from the chaos and reclaimed the life they once had. And today, standing before everyone, was proof of how far they had come—because today was their wedding day. "You may now kiss the bride," the priest announced. Alice’s smile stretched wide as he leaned in, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Can I?" His hands rested gently on her waist, his touch reverent. He still couldn't believe t
“Amm.” Alisha moaned, her body aching as she tried to move. With effort, she forced her eyes open, blinking against the dim light. Her gaze landed on Alice. Alice was sitting beside her, but his eyes were closed, his posture slumped in exhaustion. “Alice…” Her voice came out hoarse, barely above a whisper. He jolted upright instantly, eyes flying open, and within seconds, they brimmed with tears. Damn emotions. He hated them—loathed them, even. But seeing Alisha like this? He couldn’t stop them. After so long… she was finally awake. His chest tightened with overwhelming relief. “Angel.” His voice cracked as he sobbed. “You’re awake.” Alisha swallowed, her throat dry. “How long… have I been sleeping?” “You were in a coma.” He pressed the call button beside the bed before looking back at her. “It’s been over a week.” Within minutes, the doctor arrived and checked Alisha over. “She’s stable now. Her wounds will heal with time,” he assured them before stepping out. Alisha’s ga
“You need rest, Alice.” Maya ran a hand through his hair, her face as hollow as the corpse he sat beside. A week had passed, yet none of them had moved on from what happened. Alisha was still in a coma. Maya herself couldn't calm her nerves. She had killed her own husband with her own hands. Even if it had been necessary, the nightmares wouldn’t let her forget. Not just because he was her mate—but because she had loved a man like him. A liar. The cause of her suffering. Of everyone's suffering. Mostly Alisha, who had lost everything. And they still didn’t know when she would wake up. Jackson had already explained everything to the pack, but explanations didn’t erase guilt. Alice said nothing, his gaze locked on Alisha’s lifeless form on the bed. The images of that day wouldn’t leave him. They played on repeat, like a broken radio, and the more he thought about them, the more he blamed himself. But he knew—blame wouldn’t change a thing. All he wanted was for her to wake up. If
Lima looked at Jackson, tears welling in her eyes. “If I could, I would have. But I’m old, and my powers are weak after living with wolves for so many years.” Alisha thrashed against her restraints, sobbing as she watched Alice being beaten to the ground, blood pooling beneath him. 'Please!!' she pleaded in her mind. Aman sneered. “He’s human. But aren’t you royal blood? Is this how you save your mate?” He yanked her head back and slammed it against the chair. Alice coughed up blood. “Motherfucker!” He saw the crimson streak trailing down Alisha’s face, and despite the agony wracking his body, he tried to crawl toward her. Another brutal blow sent him back down. Aman laughed coldly. “Yes, I am a motherfucker. But your mother’s not my taste. This bitch might be, though.” Alisha squeezed her eyes shut. She had to save them. Somehow. Could her wolf help? She had royal blood—would it be enough? 'You just have to trust me. Even cursed, I will do anything to save our mate and every
Alisha listened in silence, every word slotting into place, making the picture clearer. The puzzle was finally forming—pieces falling exactly where they belonged. “And we wanted power, so we helped,” Lucas and Harmis laughed in unison. Why wouldn’t they? From being worthless rogues, they had risen to Alpha and Beta. They had enjoyed that power for years. And after today, they would keep enjoying it—until death took them. Maya frozen, tears streaking her face, her eyes locked on Elk. Utter betrayal. The weight of suffering crushed her chest, making it hard to breathe. Levi’s scream cut through the air. “How can you do this, Dad?!” Her voice cracked as she turned to Rish, who looked just as shattered. Heartbroken. Aman chuckled, his grip still tight on Alisha’s hair. “Didn’t he already tell you?” Alisha barely heard him. Her gaze was fixed on Alice. She understood Maya’s pain—because she felt it too. Knowing Alice’s father was responsible for her being an orphan? That was one thin
“Who the hell are you?” Maya screamed, struggling against the ropes, her pulse hammering in confusion. Why the hell were they all tied up? She remembered sitting at home, sipping tea with everyone. Then—nothing.And now, she was here. Tied up.“I never thought you’d be this dumb, Maya.” Aman scoffed. “You don’t even remember me?” Maya’s mind raced. Who was this man? Why had he been talking to Alice on the phone, demanding the key? Her gaze darted to Alisha—pale, wide-eyed, bound beside Levi and Rish. Aman stepped toward Alisha, dragging a rough fingertip along her cheek. “So, you’re the last royal blood,” he mused, his voice laced with amusement. “Gotta say, you’re just as beautiful as your mother.” Alisha flinched, nausea rising in her throat. Every nerve in her body recoiled. “Leave her!” Levi and Rish shouted in unison, straining against their restraints. Jackson, silent until now, felt something click in his memory. His jaw clenched. “You’re the rogue,” he murmured. “The o
Alice reached the house and stepped inside. "Alisha, where are you?" he called, glancing around. Silence greeted him. Maya, Jackson, Rish, Levi—no one was there. His chest tightened as he moved from room to room. Everything looked normal, except for the stillness. It didn't make sense. Frowning, he pulled out his phone and dialed Maya. Tring… ring… After a few rings, someone picked up. "Maya, where are you? Where’s Alisha? Why is no one home?" A voice answered—but not Maya’s. "Because they’re with me." His blood ran cold. The voice was unfamiliar, nothing like hers. "Who is this?" "Aman here. I gave you plenty of time to handle your bullshit, but you didn’t. So now, it’s my turn to do what I promised." Alice’s eyes widened. No. This wasn’t how things were supposed to happen. Alisha can’t find out the truth—not like this. Not when he won’t even get to tell his side. He couldn’t even imagine how this would end. "You son of a bitch," he snarled, gripping the phone tighter
Alice’s eyes filled with tears as the pain he had buried for years tore through his heart. The weight of everything he had hidden threatened to consume him, and before he could stop them, the tears began to fall. His whole life, he had fought, using pain as his motivation. He hated how much his mother had lost in raising him. The man who should have stood by her had left—for another woman. But now, he understood. After everything he had learned about mate bonds, about the way the world worked… he could see it clearly. His father had left for his mate. The hatred he had buried for so long surfaced, but now, a question clawed at him. ‘Can I even hate him?’ Maybe for killing his Angel parents, yes. But what about the miserable childhood he endured? The broken family he grew up in? Move on? His mother wanted him to move on? *Can I?* “Let me ask you… did you ever move on, Mom?” Alice asked, his voice thick with emotion. He let his tears fall freely, feeling the warmth of his mother