Pamela trembled, her fingers tightening around Gary’s wrist, the veins on the back of her pale hand visibly strained. Her eyes held a flicker of reluctance. In a trembling voice, she whispered, "Gary, are we really going to do this? Eloise is our daughter!""Do you think I want to do this?" Gary raked his fingers through his hair in frustration, his voice rising in an impatient roar. "What else can I do, Pamela? Eloise is my daughter too! But if I had any other choice, do you think I’d be this ruthless?""But..." Pamela's hesitation lingered."Pamela, remember, everything we do is for the Golden Moon Pack!" Gary's voice turned cold, his jaw tightening."People might see us as strong, but you know our real situation. Do you want to watch our pack decline? I refuse to let Richard inherit a ruined Golden Moon Pack! And Eloise… what kind of life does she even have? She doesn’t have a wolf. What future is there for her? In a way, we’re helping her end her suffering."Meanwhile, Ethan led R
Ainsley's eyes grew colder. "I don't have time to waste with you. Listen! Eloise is my mate. As long as I'm Alpha, she's the only Luna in the Litha Night Walker Pack! If I ever hear you not call her Luna again, I'll have you thrown out of this house, no matter what my grandfather says!"Without another word, he took a step forward, his aura suffocating.“Tell me, where is Eloise now?” Ainsley demanded, his voice laced with fury.Since the day Rachael joined the Litha Night Walker Pack, she had never lost her mind link with him. Yet now, nothing but silence.And Eloise. Eloise hadn't called to tell him she was going to the Golden Moon Pack today. She went behind his back. Not only that, but she and Rachael had both gone completely off the grid.If Old Williams hadn't suddenly collapsed and been rushed to the emergency room… If Ainsley hadn’t caught on to his grandfather’s fake illness… He might never have put two and two together.Now, it was too much of a coincidence to ignore.Eloise
While Ainsley confronted Gary, Eloise was jolted awake by a sudden, biting splash of cold water. The shock sent shivers down her spine, her body convulsing against the freezing sensation.A dim, flickering lamp swung overhead, its weak light casting distorted shadows on the cracked concrete walls. The air smelled of damp wood, rust, and rotten.Eloise's vision blurred as she blinked away, the water stinging her eyes. She instinctively tried to lift her hand to shield herself from the harsh light, but the sharp pull of ropes biting into her wrists stopped her. Her hands were bound tightly behind her back, her ankles secured to the legs of a wooden chair.A slow, mocking voice cut through the silence.“You’ve finally woken up.”Eloise turned her head and met a pair of furious eyes. Then, she laughed.It wasn’t a soft chuckle or an amused giggle. It was hollow. Cold. Almost cruel.Alex’s expression darkened instantly. “How the fuck are you still laughing?!” he snapped, his voice filled w
Eloise thought nothing could shock her anymore. But she was wrong. Today, Alex stood before her, his eyes dark with cruelty, and said without a trace of remorse.“I killed my sister and then framed you.”The words hit her like a blade to the chest.Three years of suffering. Three years of being accused, imprisoned, hated. She had endured it all, but now, now she needed to know why.Alex wouldn’t have done this just to frame her. That made no sense.“Why?” she repeated, searching his face.Alex smirked, a wicked, soulless grin. “Ask the Moon Goddess after you die.”Eloise’s stomach twisted. That look in his eyes, he was going to kill her.“Wait!” she shouted, her voice rough, edged with desperation. “Alex, whatever you want to do, wait a moment." I’ll tell you Aura’s secret. In exchange, tell me why you killed her.”Her mind was racing. She knew she wouldn't leave this place alive. But she refuses to die without knowing the truth.Alex paused. His expression flickered with interest.He
Eloise had grown up with her grandfather, while Harry preferred to stay with his parents.Once, her grandfather gave her a ruby. She was delighted, she loved shiny things. Holding the gem up to the sunlight, she admired the way it glowed. But before she could fully enjoy it, Harry tried to snatch it away. Reflexively, she pushed him back. She hadn’t used much force, yet he still fell to the ground.A maid witnessed the scene and immediately scolded her.“You spoiled little girl with no parents! How could you push Harry like that?”Eloise was stunned. The words stung, but more than that, she didn’t understand.She looked up at the maid and asked, “I have a father and a mother. Why would you say that?”The maid seemed just as startled by her own words. She pursed her lips before hurriedly responding, “You’ve always been with your grandfather. You’re not close to Alpha Gary and Luna Pamela. I was just worried when I saw Harry fall and said something foolish. Eloise, don’t tell your grand
Although they were prepared, Eloise and Rachael were scared and closed their eyes unconsciously.Time seemed to stand still. Eloise felt no pain. She felt something warm dripping on her face, and she opened her eyes in confusion.The next second, her eyes widened in horror.“The dagger is made of silver. "Don’t you feel pain?” Eloise stared at the hand blocking Alex’s dagger. Ainsley’s blood dripped down her face.Ainsley's face was ashen. He pursed his lips tightly and stared at Eloise for a long moment. Only when he confirmed that she was safe did he feel his heart start beating again.Ainsley held back Adrian, who was about to go crazy.She turned around and glared at Alex, whose face was pale. Before she could say anything, Alex had fallen to the ground.Alex's lips were bloodless. He said quietly, "I want to avenge Aura! Aura died because of you. Why is Eloise still alive?"Alex's voice grew louder as he stared at Eloise, who was lying on the ground with hatred in her eyes.Racha
Suddenly, Rachael realized something. She slowly stretched out her arms and hugged Eloise. Then, reluctantly, she asked, "Have you made up your mind yet?""Yes… And I’m sorry," Eloise said guiltily."You don’t have to apologize. You’ve already figured out what really happened back then, and there’s no more misunderstanding between you and Alpha Ainsley. "But why do you still want to leave?" Rachael was puzzled.Eloise shook her head and smiled bitterly. "The grudge between him and me will forever be there. Since he rejected me and mercilessly sent me to the werewolf prison, we can no longer reconcile.""But the misunderstanding has been resolved!" Rachael emphasized again."Sometimes, we women are foolish. I want to deceive myself too, but I can't. Every day and night, the wounds on my body continue to hurt constantly. They reminded me of what happened in the past. "I can't deceive myself into thinking it's all over." Eloise's tone was sad but firm.Besides… he doesn’t trust me. Just
Ellison and Ainsley lay on the ground, panting, their bodies covered in wounds. The fight had left them exhausted, but neither had backed down.When Elijah arrived with a group of warriors, he found the two still locked in their brutal struggle.Ellison's subordinates stood back, no movement, their eyes locked on the scene. Elijah understood immediately, this was a one-on-one battle. Interfering would be an insult to Ainsley as an Alpha.The tension in the air was suffocating. Both sides stood their ground, their muscles coiled, ready for action, yet no one moved. This was Ellison and Ainsley’s fight.Then suddenly, the sharp ring of a phone cut through the silence. Ellison, breathing heavily, reached into his pocket, pressed the answer button, and listened. A slow, satisfied smirk curled across his lips.He struggled to his feet, his steps unsteady. Standing over Ainsley, who was still on the ground, he sneered, “I had fun, but I’m done with you today. Goodbye.”Ainsley narrowed his
At the same time, at the Litha Night Walker Pack in Metrocity, Eric suddenly stiffened in place."Eric," Kevin’s voice urgently echoed through the mind link, sharp and rushed."Something’s wrong with Alpha Ainsley. He’s not responding. I think you need to come. Now."Eric’s eyes widened. His chest tightened as panic and disbelief shot through him. "Ainsley? What do you mean he’s not responding. Where is he?" He barked through the link, already yanking his jacket off the hook and heading for the door."The Alpha is in his room. "He locked the door and I smelled alcohol, lots of it." Kevin's tone cracked with unease. "Please come quickly.""On my way," Eric growled and took off, his heart hammering as he shifted mid-run, his paws pounding against the concrete path leading to Ainsley's building.As he approached the Alpha’s chambers, Eric’s breath caught. The hallway was heavy with tension. He could feel it even before he reached the door. And then he saw it.Adrian!The great Alpha’s wo
Ainsley ignored Lucian and said to Kevin, “Kevin, walk him outside.”Lucian was pale. He looked down at the ground and stepped out under Kevin's gaze, his footsteps heavy as if he were dragging the weight of his shattered pride. Kevin’s eyes lingered on Lucian, unreadable yet stern, silently commanding obedience. Lucian’s lips parted, a retort dying before it could form. What was the point? He has already been dismissed.Just as Lucian was about to disappear from Ainsley's sight, Ainsley, who was on the stairs behind him, spoke, his tone laced with finality. “Lucian, there’s something you don’t understand. It’s because she’s my mate, not yours, that you and I chose differently. You could never understand the bond, the pull, what it means to protect her, to claim her.”Lucian turned slightly, his eyes burning with defiance. “Is that why you’ve trapped her, Ainsley? Because she’s your mate? Does that make it right?”Ainsley’s jaw tightened. “You think I trapped her? I saved her from you
Time passed quickly. Five days had passed since Eloise had disappeared.Ainsley, who was in the studio, exuded a cold aura.As he expected, Ellison wasn't innocent. Hank had been secretly following Ellison, and he saw Ellison going to the taxi driver who had taken Eloise back then. After that, Ellison did nothing more.Ainsley was surprised that Ellison was thinking the same way he did. He gave a wry smile.He thought, at that moment, we were all part of this, whether we planned it or not. Eloise ended up being the scapegoat, and her life was ruined. And who would have thought that Eloise had managed to fool everyone?“Eloise, well done,” he smiled bitterly.Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.“Who's there?,” Ainsley asked coldly.“Alpha Ainsley, it’s me.” It was Rachael.Ainsley's figure was approaching from a distance, making Rachael feel enveloped by a black shadow. Her eyelids twitched and she didn't dare make any sudden movements.On her way here, she had discovered why Ains
“Would Grandpa do something that wouldn’t benefit him?” Ainsley sneered. “I didn’t understand at first. But do you know what he said yesterday at the hospital? He said he told me when I was a kid that, one day, if there was a woman who could affect my mood, he wouldn’t hesitate to destroy her.”After finishing speaking, Ainsley clenched his fists. Only he knew he was about to go mad with rage at that moment!“That’s why he hurt Eloise! Turns out he could even tell how much influence Eloise had on me. Each and every one could tell the person I loved was Eloise and I had no idea. What a fool I was! Plus, I was foolish enough to throw her in the werewolf prison, putting her through everything she didn’t deserve!” Ainsley clenched his fists, suppressing his anger and regret!“Really? Just because of that?” Ellison couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He thought, That’s why he almost destroyed an entire Alpha bloodline?Ainsley looked at Ellison mockingly and said sarcastically, “Of cours
The taxi driver was friendly, and Eloise chatted happily with him along the way. The rhythmic hum of the car on the road made her feel momentarily at peace, like she was drifting into an unknown world, away from everything.Suddenly, Eloise realized she was just trying to escape, but she didn't know what she would do after arriving in Hawaii. The thought gnawed at her, but she kept pushing it aside, unwilling to acknowledge the uncertainty that came with her decision.“I have plenty of time to think about it,” Eloise told herself, feeling a small sense of relief that she had sold the jewelry for a large sum of money. She had at least secured her future, no matter how uncertain everything else felt.“This is my first time in Hawaii, and I want to stay in a quiet hotel. "Do you have any suggestions?” Eloise asked, hoping the driver had a recommendation that would provide her with the solitude she craved.“A quiet hotel? Why? Most people choose crowded places, and you want a remote one.
Regret clawed at his chest. He couldn't even blame Eloise's flawless act, it was his own fault for being blind. He should have known better.He hadn’t forgotten the way she had looked at him that night. She was full of hatred, her blade was against his throat.He had thought that if they had a child together, it would be enough to make her stay.But Eloise had never given up on escaping.Ainsley’s eyes snapped open, burning with desperate determination. He roared, “Go after her!”If he had to chase her to the ends of the earth, he would. If she was destined to leave, then he would rather die at her hands than let her slip away.Eloise was just as determined as him. This was her only chance, and she wouldn’t trade it for anything.She paid the driver extra to speed up, arriving at the airport within an hour and a half. While still in the taxi, she bought a ticket to Las Vegas.With Ainsley’s skill, he'll track this taxi soon. He’ll know where I went. She thought and she was damm right.
Ellison and Ainsley lay on the ground, panting, their bodies covered in wounds. The fight had left them exhausted, but neither had backed down.When Elijah arrived with a group of warriors, he found the two still locked in their brutal struggle.Ellison's subordinates stood back, no movement, their eyes locked on the scene. Elijah understood immediately, this was a one-on-one battle. Interfering would be an insult to Ainsley as an Alpha.The tension in the air was suffocating. Both sides stood their ground, their muscles coiled, ready for action, yet no one moved. This was Ellison and Ainsley’s fight.Then suddenly, the sharp ring of a phone cut through the silence. Ellison, breathing heavily, reached into his pocket, pressed the answer button, and listened. A slow, satisfied smirk curled across his lips.He struggled to his feet, his steps unsteady. Standing over Ainsley, who was still on the ground, he sneered, “I had fun, but I’m done with you today. Goodbye.”Ainsley narrowed his
Suddenly, Rachael realized something. She slowly stretched out her arms and hugged Eloise. Then, reluctantly, she asked, "Have you made up your mind yet?""Yes… And I’m sorry," Eloise said guiltily."You don’t have to apologize. You’ve already figured out what really happened back then, and there’s no more misunderstanding between you and Alpha Ainsley. "But why do you still want to leave?" Rachael was puzzled.Eloise shook her head and smiled bitterly. "The grudge between him and me will forever be there. Since he rejected me and mercilessly sent me to the werewolf prison, we can no longer reconcile.""But the misunderstanding has been resolved!" Rachael emphasized again."Sometimes, we women are foolish. I want to deceive myself too, but I can't. Every day and night, the wounds on my body continue to hurt constantly. They reminded me of what happened in the past. "I can't deceive myself into thinking it's all over." Eloise's tone was sad but firm.Besides… he doesn’t trust me. Just
Although they were prepared, Eloise and Rachael were scared and closed their eyes unconsciously.Time seemed to stand still. Eloise felt no pain. She felt something warm dripping on her face, and she opened her eyes in confusion.The next second, her eyes widened in horror.“The dagger is made of silver. "Don’t you feel pain?” Eloise stared at the hand blocking Alex’s dagger. Ainsley’s blood dripped down her face.Ainsley's face was ashen. He pursed his lips tightly and stared at Eloise for a long moment. Only when he confirmed that she was safe did he feel his heart start beating again.Ainsley held back Adrian, who was about to go crazy.She turned around and glared at Alex, whose face was pale. Before she could say anything, Alex had fallen to the ground.Alex's lips were bloodless. He said quietly, "I want to avenge Aura! Aura died because of you. Why is Eloise still alive?"Alex's voice grew louder as he stared at Eloise, who was lying on the ground with hatred in her eyes.Racha