Eloise looked at Richard in disbelief, her mind trying to process the words that had just left his lips. The betrayal stung more than she thought it would. For a moment, her eyes fluttered, and she tried to make sense of what was happening. But all she could feel was the numbness creeping in. She forced herself to lower her gaze, her heart heavy and expressionless. "Alpha. Anthony, then I won’t make things difficult for you," she said softly, the words feeling foreign as they left her mouth.Richard’s face twisted with guilt. "Eloise, don’t be like that. I have no choice. Don’t blame me." He reached into his wallet and pulled out a wad of cash, shoving it into her hand. "Take this. Buy food, clothes... just take it. Please."But Eloise didn’t budge. She just stood there, her body stiff, as if she couldn’t bear to touch the money. Her eyes remained unfocused, looking at nothing in particular. I don’t want your pity money, Richard. I don’t need it. Not from you. Not from anyone.Richard
Eloise’s shoulders trembled, her fists clenched tight as Richard’s unexpected appearance sent a wave of shock through her body. The urge to scream, to lash out, clawed at her throat, but she forced it back. The anger boiled inside her, fierce and raw.How dare he? What could he possibly know about her struggles? He was the son of the Alpha of the Golden Moon Pack, born into privilege, surrounded by wealth and the pack’s protection. He had everything he could want.And here she was.Alone.A few crumpled bills in her pocket. The thought of going anywhere but Club Scarlet Heart made her heart sink. The other packs in Metrocity wouldn’t take her in, not after everything. She wasn’t a wolf, not really. She was an ex-convict, a rogue without a pack, without purpose. She didn’t belong anywhere. The Forest of Shadows would chew her up and spit her out before she could even take a step inside.What choice do I have?Her hands trembled as she fumbled for her phone, trying to steady the shaking
"Alpha Alva, I’ll save you the trouble," Eloise murmured, the words tasting bitter as they left her lips. She pried his hand from her hair, trying to ignore the way her body trembled as she straightened herself. Slowly, deliberately, she walked into the room, forcing herself to appear strong, even though every step felt like an eternity. Her chest was tight, her throat dry, but she could not show weakness.Rachael, standing behind her, hesitated for a moment, before following Eloise in, her eyes filled with concern. The room felt suffocating, the air thick with tension. Eloise could feel the stares of the surrounding men, their gazes cold and judgmental. It was as if they were sizing her up, determining how far they could push her before she broke.George grinned, his eyes lighting up with malicious pleasure. "Gentlemen, meet Eloise," he said, motioning toward her like a prize. "This is the infamous daughter of the Golden Moon Pack."The words stung like a slap. Infamous. The woman wh
The Riders Pack, to which George belonged, had always shared a close bond with the Golden Moon Pack. Eloise and George were the best of friends. They attended the same werewolf school, and spent long afternoons together. But that was before the world crumbled. Before Aura’s death.Watching George humiliate Rachael, the woman who had been nothing but kind to Eloise suffer at his hands, tore her apart.She didn’t respond when George insulted her. She didn’t even flinch. Her gaze remained locked on him, her voice barely above a whisper as she said, "Don’t hit her.""Do you want me to forgive Rachael?" George’s voice dripped with malice, his grin wide and cruel. Okay, then beg me."Eloise could feel her fists clenching at her sides, but she didn’t say another word. She simply watched, helpless, as George continued his torment of Rachael. There was no point in speaking, no one would listen to her anyway.Rachael, ever the resilient one, tried to put on a brave face. "Don’t worry about me,"
Eloise’s breath hitched as she crawled, pain biting into every inch of her skin. She stopped, looking up at George, her voice trembling as she begged him, “Please… stop. This… this isn’t necessary.”But George didn’t even flinch. His eyes, cold and unfeeling, met hers. “It’s too late for that, Eloise,” he sneered. “You should’ve thought about that before you crossed me.”Every time she moved, the glass shards embedded in her skin dug deeper. Eloise’s body shook with the agony of it, but she knew there was no way out.From the corner, Rachael felt a stab of helplessness. She wanted to rush forward, to stop it all, but her body was frozen. Her heart pounded in her chest, and her breath was shallow. She couldn’t move.A voice cut through her thoughts. It was the Rider’s Pack Gamma, standing tall and unmoving, his expression stone-cold. "Rachael, stay still. Don't make a sound. If you upset Alpha Alva, Eloise will suffer even more."Rachael’s eyes widened, panic spreading through her. She
Eloise smiled silently, her expression distant yet knowing. He was right.Aura had never been the innocent victim she had pretended to be. Eloise had always kept to herself, never feeling the need to explain herself to anyone. And Aura had used that silence to her advantage, spinning lies and causing others to misunderstand Eloise.“Are you smiling, Eloise?” Sammy’s voice was thick with contempt. "What’s so funny? Are you happy now that Aura is dead? You got what you wanted, didn’t you? How shameless can you be?” He spat the words out like venom, his anger radiating off him in waves. “Stop smiling! Stop it now!”Eloise raised her head slowly, her eyes locking onto Sammy’s. She didn’t speak, didn’t make a sound, she just smiled at him. Her smile was cold, unsettling. It was a smile that could make your skin crawl, like something dark and dangerous lurking beneath the surface.Finally, Eloise broke the silence, her voice low and hoarse. “Sammy, thank you. I mean it.”Her words struck th
Eloise brought the glass of whiskey to her lips, but as the liquid hit her throat, it felt like fire. She immediately began to cough, her body reacting violently to the burn. She coughed so hard that most of the whiskey spilled from her mouth, splashing across her shirt and the floor."Hey, Miss Anthony, the wine is expensive. Don’t waste it," George said with a sneer, his voice dripping with sarcasm.Around her, the others laughed, their voices mocking and loud. "Drink! Drink now!" one of them jeered, egging her on.Someone else, voice laced with venom, added, "Miss Anthony doesn’t like it. Sammy, you should give her something better."Laughter erupted again, filling the space with cruelty. Why do they hate me so much? Eloise’s heart sank as she looked around, trying to make sense of their mockery. But there was no answer. They simply enjoyed seeing her struggle.Before she could retreat into herself, there was a sharp knock at the door. Everyone turned, startled. A second knock foll
Ainsley glanced at his watch, his eyes cold, calculating. Then, without a hint of sympathy, he turned his gaze to Eloise. "It's a quarter past ten," he said flatly. "You have less than two hours to transfer the money to the card."The words struck Eloise like a punch to the gut. Her heart raced as the realization dawned: he didn't want the cash, and he certainly didn't want the cheque. He wanted one thing only: a million dollars on that card."You can't do this to me!" she protested, her voice cracking with disbelief."Yes, I can," Ainsley said with sudden, chilling cheerfulness. His lips curled into a slight smirk, a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. It was the smile of someone who enjoyed playing with his prey.Her temper flared. "Damn it!" she shouted, her fists clenching in frustration. This isn’t fair. It’s always a game for him.Eloise’s voice cut through the air, sharp and uncompromising. "Let me go," she demanded, her panic rising with each breath. "Rachael, take me to the ban
Ainsley felt physically satisfied. At that moment, they both reached a climax at the same time.As they panted, experiencing the pleasure of their bodies, their hearts broke."Ainsley, I hate you," Eloise said hoarsely.Ainsley's fingers trembled, but he still managed to wipe the beads of sweat from her forehead.There was something inexplicable hidden behind his deep eyes, something that confused Eloise. However, the moment she looked into them, the familiar pain resurfaced from her numb heart, piercing her with sharp clarity.Three years ago, just a single glance from him could make her heart race. She had naively believed he was the mate chosen for her by the Moon Goddess, that their love was destined. She never imagined he would be the one to bring her such endless pain.Ainsley ran a hand over her forehead, wiping away the sweat."Don’t touch me," Eloise snapped, pushing his hand away. She glared at him coldly, even as he hovered over her. "Alpha Williams, I hate you. And I will
Ainsley stared in disbelief at Eloise, who at that moment was so lovely, yet so strange to him. His eyes were full of pity.Eloise gritted her teeth. She was a sensitive and delicate person, able to sense the emotions in Ainsley’s eyes. However, she couldn't believe that she was the reason for such changes.After all, it was Ainsley who had pushed her step by step into the miserable state she was in today. He was the main culprit in everything.“Alpha Williams.” She approached him again, her movements slow, deliberate, each step a silent promise of something forbidden. She wrapped her arms seductively around his neck. At this point, she was half-kneeling on the bed, her hands tangled behind his neck, her head slightly bowed, her lips barely inches from his skin.“You are my sugar daddy. I still owe you a lot of money, Alpha Williams, you are just lying down on my bed like this… isn’t that a sign that you want me?” she murmured, her voice dropping into a husky whisper.She tried to ign
At that moment, the sound of the hairdryer still buzzed in Eloise’s ears. It was a dull, mechanical hum, one that had accompanied her every night, just like the heavy weight in her chest.Like always, she sat on the edge of the bed, her damp hair clinging to her skin. She lowered her gaze, staring at the delicate fabric of her nightgown. The new nightgown… Ainsley bought for her.Behind her, he held the hairdryer, its warmth brushing against her scalp. The fabric in her lap was soft, expensive & exquisitely made.But why does he think I like pink?A bitter smile tugged at her lips.It’s funny how I don’t even have the right to choose what I wear, let alone the color I prefer.The warm air ghosted over her shoulders, but it did nothing to chase away the chill beneath her skin. The hum of the hairdryer filled the silence between them, stretching, suffocating.Her fingers clenched around the silky fabric.Then suddenly, a silent, lifeless smile appeared on her lips. Tears glistened in he
With a heavy heart, Alex walked silently over to the sleeping woman and stood by the bench, his resentful eyes fixed on Eloise’s face.After staring at her for a long time, he finally spoke. “Wake up.”Eloise stirred at the sound, pulled from the depths of her sleep.As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Alex standing beside her. Instantly, her drowsiness vanished.She opened her mouth but hesitated. What could she even say to Aura’s brother?Apologize? But why should she? She was the one who had been deceived. Why should she bear the weight of someone else’s sins?Slowly, Eloise lowered her head and remained silent.Alex’s sharp gaze bore into her. He had waited three years for this moment, for whatever excuse she might give him.“Miss Anthony, don’t you have anything to tell me?”Eloise parted her lips, but no words came out.She could easily offer a meaningless “I’m sorry” to anyone, to ease their anger, to lessen her burden. But Alex… Alex was different. He was Aura’s brother. A
The car drove toward the Iron Gate, and the Alpha’s villa of the Litha Night Walker Pack stood as organized and pristine as Eloise remembered it.She couldn’t help but glance over her shoulder. Through the back window, she watched the black Iron Gate slowly close behind her.From today on, I'm just a caged bird.She closed her eyes, forcing back the tears that threatened to spill. When she opened them again, she was obedient Eloise once more.Ainsley caught every flicker of emotion on her face, and for a fleeting moment, guilt flashed through his eyes.I'm sorry, Eloise, but I just don't know how to keep you around. I want you to love me like you did three years ago.“Our mate is suffering. Why can’t you make her happy?” Adrian's voice thundered in Ainsley’s mind.Ainsley clenched his jaw. Because I love her. I'll never let her go.His grip on the steering wheel tightened, his knuckles whitening. He felt himself slipping; drowning in an obsession he could no longer control.“Alpha Ain
Their lips fused together. Eloise couldn't move her jaw at all, so she could only let saliva drip from the corner of her mouth.This wasn’t a kiss. It was punishment.Torture.Eloise shut her eyes, forcing herself not to shed a single tear. She had long since realized her pain meant nothing to the man in front of her. Or rather, the beast in front of her.Inside Ainsley, Adrian stirred.She’s trembling! She’s afraid of us.Ainsley could feel his wolf’s anguish twist through his mind like a blade. Adrian ached for Eloise in a way that Ainsley didn’t fully understand.Why does she always flinch away? Adrian’s voice was pained. Why does she fear me when all I want is to protect her?Ainsley’s grip on Eloise tightened. His lips pressed against hers, not just with punishment, but desperation, possession, obsession.Eloise, don’t do this. Don’t make us villains.Adrian’s pain merged with Ainsley’s fury. He had gone mad the moment he found out that she had gotten a new driver’s license. She
Ainsley yanked the car door open, slid into the driver’s seat, and sped off without a second glance.“Fuck” Hank cursed under his breath, jumping into another car to follow.But Ainsley was driving like a madman, his rage fueling his speed. Hank could barely keep up.Then, suddenly… screech!Ainsley slammed on the brakes in front of a building, tires screeching against the pavement.Hank watched as he stormed inside.“Miss Anthony, here is your new driver’s license.”“Thank you…”Before Eloise could finish speaking, a strong hand snatched the license away.She turned sharply, ready to protest… then froze.Ainsley Williams!Her lips turned deathly pale.“Why are you here?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.His icy gaze locked onto hers. “Are you trying to run away from me?”“No, I’m not,” she denied, but her voice wavered.“No?”Ainsley lifted the license between his fingers, his smirk razor-sharp. “Then tell me, Eloise… what’s this for?”Eloise’s stomach dropped.He wasn’t stup
Ellison smirked and thought, Ainsley, it turns out you can't say no to the Moon Goddess' arrangements either. If you had known this was going to happen, would you have been so cruel?Ellison was very shrewd. He had deduced from Elijah's behavior that Ainsley had changed his attitude toward Eloise.He muttered to himself, “I was wrong to think that Aura was Ainsley’s weak point. Behind her angelic face, she was actually an evil woman. No wonder Ainsley didn’t do anything about Aura’s terrible death." His eyes were shining with excitement, and he was eager for the next challenge.Ellison dialed a number immediately. With a sly grin on his face, he told Alex, “Got it, Ainsley has already accepted Eloise as his mate.”As soon as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of something falling to the ground through the phone.Alex, who was on the other end of the line, lost his grip on his phone, and it fell to the ground.After a while, he trembled, bent down to pick up his phone, and said,
Alex walked into his room and locked the door behind him. His hands were clenched into fists, and his mind raced with unease. Elijah searching the warehouse and taking Aura’s address book wasn’t just unusual, it was suspicious. Something was happening behind the scenes, and he had no intention of sitting back and waiting to find out secondhand.After a moment’s hesitation, Alex pulled out his phone and scrolled through his contacts. His thumb hovered over a name he hadn’t called in years. With a deep breath, he pressed dial.The line rang twice before a voice dripping with sarcasm answered. “Well, well, Beta Alex. It’s been a long time since we last spoke.”Alex’s frown deepened, but he ignored the other man’s mocking tone. He didn’t have time for games. “Elijah just searched the warehouse and took Aura’s address book. That was strange. Do me a favor and find out what he’s up to.”A low chuckle echoed through the phone. “Beta Alex, you know better than anyone who Elijah works for. He’