Just as Ainsley has instructed all records of Eloise’s life were erased, including her relationship with the Golden moon Pack and her educational background… The current Eloise was just a criminal locked up in the werewolf prison. After thinking it all over, she wrapped her arms around her knees and curled up. Ainsley had erased all traces of her life. The next morning, someone roughly pushed Eloise away. “Hey, wake up. Go clean the bathroom…” A female prisoner screamed in fear. “She’s dead!” A braver female prisoner ran up to her and put her finger under Eloise’s nose. After a while, she felt Eloise’s weak breathing. “Shut up! She’s still alive! Call the guards!” Eloise was still alive. That might not be a good thing. More humiliation and torture awaited her, which would drive her crazy and turn her into a different person.
Three years later, a thin woman staggered down the street with a tattered plastic bag in her hand. She kept a few dollars and her ID card in that bag. She was pale and bruised. She also had a three-centimeter scar on her face. Three years, and everything had changed. Eloise’s lips curved slightly. Yes, after three years, things changed. It wasn’t just about the world outside the lob-man prison, she had changed too. Where could she go? She didn’t belong to any pack and had lost her identity in human society. As a scamp, she was too weak to survive among other Scamp. Then, a job advertisement from a nearby store caught her eye. She stopped in front of the job advertisement. She looked at it for a while, and finally her eyes fell on the words “Cleaners Wanted” and “Lodging and Lunch Offered.” Eloise gritted her teeth and entered the club called Scarlet Heart. As soon as she entered, she shivered. The cold air from the central air conditioning made her shudder. “Name,” the woman behind the counter said impatiently. “Eloise,” she replied in a hoarse and unpleasant voice. Her voice frightened the beautiful woman who was holding a pen in her hand. The woman almost dropped the pen. “What’s wrong with your voice?” she asked Eloise in an unpleasant tone. After three years of terrible prison life, Eloise learned to be obedient. Although the woman asked so abruptly, she still managed to answer in a calm tone, “It was caused by the smoke.” The beautiful woman was slightly surprised, and her inquisitive eyes fell on Eloise’s face. “You mean, a fire?” “Yes, a fire.” After saying that, Eloise lowered her gaze. Someone had caused the fire on purpose. Seeing that Eloise wouldn’t say any more, the pretty woman stopped worrying. She frowned. “That’s not right. Scarlet Heart isn’t an ordinary club. Our guests are VIPs.” She looked Eloise up and down again, displeased. She despised Eloise because her dress looked like a sack. Club Scarlet Heart was not a place for the common man. Even the waitresses here were all attractive and beautiful young women. How could someone like Eloise think of applying for a job there? The beautiful woman stood up and gestured to Eloise. “You can’t work here. You’re not even qualified as a waitress.” Then, she turned around and was about to leave. “I just want to be a cleaner.” Eloise’s muffled voice, echoing through the office, stopped the woman. The woman stopped, turned around, and raised her eyebrows. She looked Eloise up and down. “I’ve never seen a girl in her twenties willing to work as a cleaner.” However, Eloise calmly said, “I’d love to be an escort girl if I’m qualified. But I know what I look like. At least, I can still do some cleaning work.” She thought, “I was sent to prison as a murderer. Now I’m released, and dignity means nothing to me anymore.”Eloise laughed at herself inwardly. The beautiful woman was surprised and looked Eloise up and down again. She returned to her desk, picked up the pen, and filled out the form. “You’re hired.” She paused for a moment. Then, she looked up and warned Eloise, “Do you know why I made an exception and hired you?” The woman didn’t expect a response from Eloise and continued, “Eloise, I agree with you. Accept your fate and do what you’re capable of. Many people are twice your age and still don’t understand. You choose to face reality and see what you can do. I’m sure you also know what you can’t do.” she didn’t respond and just looked at the woman in silence. The beautiful woman looked at her and sighed, “From now on, you can call me Rachael. Eloise, I have to tell you, Club Scarlet Heart is no ordinary club.” Eloise could sense that Rachaelwas a werewolf from the smell, so she understood what Rachael meant. Apparently, Rachael thought she was human. Anyway, Eloise had a job now. She was no longer the daughter of the Alpha of the Golden moon Pack. Instead, Eloise was a cleaner who had just been released from prison.
Slowly, Eloise adapted to her new life. During the last few months at Club Scarlet Heart, she was often bullied by other employees. The imprisoned werewolves told her that everything she had suffered was ordered by Alpha Ainsley. Eloise stopped fighting because she was no longer the daughter of the Alpha of the Golden moon Pack. She was nothing but a scamp and no one cared about her. Then, day after day, the terrible beatings, torture, and insults tamed her. Eloise's wolf was weakening, and the connection between them was weakening as well. One day, she noticed that she couldn't summon her wolf. Her wolf seemed to be gone. The impressed werewolves began to laugh at Eloise as they discovered that there was no wolf aura about her. Without a wolf, she was no longer a werewolf. Their voices were like a spell, and their faces were twisted. No matter how much Eloise tried to push them away, she couldn't get them out of her head. “Eloise, a guest in the VIP room spilled the wine. Go clean it up.” A waitress's voice interrupted Eloise's thoughts. Eloise turned around and gave a blank look. Seeing that Eloise was in a daydreaming state, the waitress complained, “You're slacking off at work again! You better be careful, or I'll tell Christine!” Eloise was always quiet and would do as she was told. She wouldn't talk back even if others bullied her. Every person in Club Scarlet Heart knew this. If someone was in a bad mood, they would bully Eloise to vent. So, Eloise agreed without trying to defend herself. Her appearance made the waitress look down on her even more. Eloise lowered her gaze and followed the waitress into the elevator, but was suddenly pushed. Eloise was taken back. The waitress looked at her in disgust and said, “You stink. Can't you smell it? You'll ruin the air in the elevator and the guests might complain. Go and take the freight elevator.” Although Eloise was dressed sloppily, she washed her clothes often, and there was no strange smell on her body. The waitress was just trying to annoy Eloise. If it were anyone else, they would have quarrelled.
As expected, Eloise walked out of the elevator silently. When the elevator door closed, the waitress pursed her lips in disdain.
Cargo elevators were used to transport supplies. Despite their relative spaciousness, the decoration was simple. Therefore, waitresses rarely used it. The doors slowly opened. Eloise looked up and saw two people inside. A tall and strong man was hugging a curvy woman; they were hugging each other tightly and kissing passionately. Eloise was suddenly stunned. It would be awkward if she went in, but it would be strange if she didn't. She just stood in front of the elevator and didn't move. The woman in the man's arms was still panting lightly. Eloise had worked at Club Scarlet Heart for a few months, and she was clear about the meaning of the situation. Eloise could see the woman's back, as well as the man's profile. Eloise felt the man's gaze and her heart beat wildly. She observed the man carefully. In the not-so-spacious freight elevator, she could sense the man's strong aura as an Alpha.
The oppressive weight of the man’s Alpha aura pressed down on Eloise like a physical force. It made her chest tighten, her heart beat a little faster, and she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling crawling up her spine. It wasn’t just the man’s presence, but the sheer power that radiated from him, unmistakable and all-encompassing. He was a werewolf! An Alpha, and his energy felt like a storm about to break.Eloise did her best to avoid making eye contact, but she failed. Her gaze flickered toward him, drawn in despite her best intentions. She quickly regretted it. His eyes, golden and fierce, glimmered with amusement as he caught her glance. His lips curled into a smug smile, and without any shame, he kissed the woman in his arms even more passionately, as if he was daring her to watch. The woman tall, poised, and glamorous was a familiar face. Eloise had seen her around Scarlet Heart. Amelia Javis, though that likely wasn’t her real name, was one of the escort girls. There was a certai
Eloise stepped into the dimly lit room, her heartbeat quickening the moment the door clicked shut behind her. The air felt thick, almost suffocating, and the hairs on the back of her neck prickled with unease. She hesitated for just a moment, taking in the scene before her. A handful of guests lounged casually on the sofas, their eyes glazed with boredom, while several escort girls flitted about, their fake smiles barely hiding the tension in the air. But it wasn’t the guests that held her attention, it was Mavis. Mavis stood in the centre of the room, her body stiff, her face twisted in quiet desperation. As soon as their eyes met, the younger girl’s lips parted, and she took a shaky step forward. “Eloise, help me!” she cried out, her voice breaking through the thick silence of the room. Eloise’s heart lurched at the sound of Mavis’s plea. The moment Mavis spoke, the entire room seemed to shift. The guests she had learned to fear in silence turned their eyes toward Eloise, scruti
Eloise’s breath hitched in her throat as she raised her head, her eyes locking onto the man sitting across from her. His words hung in the air like a thick fog, suffocating her.“How could I ask her to kiss another man?” Ainsley’s voice was low, controlled, yet there was a cruel edge to it that made Eloise’s heart beat painfully in her chest. She stared at him, her mind racing to process what he had just said. She could hardly believe it, but it was real.Ainsley, her fated mate. The man she had loved once with all her heart. The one who had rejected her all those years ago.And now, after all this time, here they were again, locked in a dance of power and pain. Only this time, it wasn’t love that hung between them. No. It was something darker. It was anger. It was a betrayal. It was a debt that had never been repaid, a wound that had never healed.How could he ask me to do this?Eloise’s stomach churned as she tried to steady herself. The room felt like it was closing in around her,
Lucian stood at the entrance of the hotel room, his eyes moving between Ainsley and the woman standing behind him. Both led powerful packs in America, and as rivals? Yes, but there was an unspoken bond between them as well. They were enemies, and yet, at times, they were also reluctant allies.His gaze shifted to Eloise, standing stiffly behind Ainsley. To his surprise, her ears were bright red, a clear sign of embarrassment.So, it’s her first kiss, Lucian thought with a sly grin. Interesting.“Hey,” Lucian teased, breaking the silence, “was that your first kiss?”Eloise’s face flushed a deeper shade of crimson. She didn’t answer, but her downcast eyes and the way she nervously shifted her feet were enough to confirm his guess. Lucian couldn’t help but smile, feeling a small, satisfied thrill. There was something amusing about catching her in such an awkward moment, but before he could continue his teasing, he turned his attention back to Ainsley.Ainsley’s cold gaze lingered on Luci
For a moment, Eloise thought she was already dead. The world around her was a blur, the air thick with the scent of earth and blood. Her body felt weightless, like it wasn’t her own. And then, the grief hit her a sharp, suffocating wave that made her chest tighten, her throat close. She couldn’t even pinpoint why she felt this way, but it was overwhelming.Maybe it was the loss of her wolf. Maybe it was the years of running, always running. Maybe it was the realization that there was no place in the world for someone like her.She tried to shake it off, but the heaviness lingered.Slowly, Eloise opened her eyes. The ground beneath her felt cool and soft grass. It took a few moments to register where she was. The sharp pain shooting through her body quickly brought her back to reality. Her ankle throbbed, and the blood soaking into her shirt made her stomach turn.You’re alive girl. That’s what matters.She took a deep breath, trying to clear her mind. Her wolf was gone. But somehow, i
Ainsley’s gaze remained fixed on Eloise, who was struggling weakly against his grip. Her trembling form, once filled with strength and defiance, now appeared fragile, shattered in a way that made his heart twist with something he couldn’t quite name. Satisfaction? Resentment? A mix of both, maybe."That’s right," Ainsley murmured with a cold smile, his voice laced with mockery. "A toy should act like one."He stepped closer, his hand tightening around her wrist as he pulled her toward him, feeling her stiffen beneath his touch. He exhaled a final puff of smoke from his cigarette, flicking it to the ground without sparing a glance. One of his men quickly took the cigarette from his hand, wordlessly.Eloise winced as Ainsley’s other hand moved to her chin, his fingers sharp as they tilted her face upward. She felt a jolt of pain as he moved her head back and forth, studying her expression. The cruel amusement in his eyes made her want to look away, but she forced herself to meet his gaz
Eloise could feel the weight of Ainsley’s words crushing her. "Do you still remember that you're a werewolf?" The cruel question hung in the air, a stark reminder of everything she had lost. "You looked so cowardly when you were begging for mercy, which disgusts me." His voice was colder than she remembered, every syllable laced with contempt.She could barely breathe, let alone speak. His words cut deeper than any physical wound ever could. “If the members of the Golden Moon Pack knew that their Alpha’s daughter was so weak and incompetent, what would they think?” The disgust in his voice was palpable, and Eloise felt the sting of it settle deep in her chest.Her body swayed on its own, barely able to hold itself up. Her mind swirled in confusion and shame. She had hoped, in some corner of her heart, that Ainsley might show her some kindness. Some recognition of what they had once shared, but that hope was now shattered.The Golden Moon Pack. She could barely bring herself to think o
Everything Ainsley did seemed to push Eloise closer to her breaking point. He didn’t yet realize it, but buried deep inside him, despite the anger, despite the cruelty, he loved the proud, defiant Eloise.Once, when his bond with Aura had been a promise, she had warned him, “If Aura becomes your partner, I’ll abandon you!” But now, Eloise was a shadow of that woman, broken, humiliated, and desperate. She begged for mercy even when she had done nothing wrong.Ainsley, blinded by his emotions, didn’t understand the truth: he was the one who had changed her. He was the one who had broken her spirit, and yet, he wasn’t ready to face that reality. Not yet.In his mind, the humiliation was justified. He had every right to torment her. She had killed Aura. That was the reason. He could convince himself of that, at least. It made the darkness inside him easier to handle. But somewhere deep inside, another, more dangerous truth gnawed at him.What if it wasn’t just about revenge? What if the b
Mavis felt Ainsley’s disdain like a cold blade slicing through her heart. His voice, dripping with venom towards Lucian, made her stomach churn. Every insult, every cruel word about the man she loved, felt like a personal wound. But she couldn’t speak, couldn’t defend him. Fear held her tongue in place.How dare he say that about Lucian? Her mind screamed, but the words couldn’t escape her lips. Her gaze flitted between Ainsley’s cold face and the floor beneath her, desperate for the strength to speak, to challenge him, but the courage failed to materialize. She knew the danger of antagonizing him, the fear of what he could do. He wasn’t just any man; Ainsley was the Alpha of the Litha Night Walker Pack, ruthless, calculating, and untouchable.Her heart ached for Lucian, the man she admired with every fiber of her being. Lucian deserves more than this. He deserves respect, she thought bitterly. But there was nothing she could do at that moment. Her hands, clenched into fists by her si
After the cloth was removed, Mavis immediately relaxed. She had been gagged for so long that she couldn't help but cough, her face turning red from the strain. Her vision blurred for a moment, but when it cleared, Ainsley's feet appeared in her line of sight. For a brief second, Mavis paused, the overwhelming emotions of fear and frustration almost drowning her. Suddenly, she felt a harsh grip on her chin, pulling her head up sharply. The force was enough to make her eyes widen in shock. She saw Ainsley's eyes dangerous and full of malice."I'm in a bad mood right now. I don't have much patience. You better answer whatever I ask you..." His voice was cold, each word dripping with icy authority.Mavis's heart skipped a beat, and a chill ran down her spine. Ainsley's grip tightened, and she felt the pressure digging into her jaw. It hurt, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she dared not show weakness. The pain was overwhelming, but she fought to stay composed. Ainsley's hand, gloved i
When Eric heard Ainsley's words, he was filled with a mix of frustration and disbelief. Typically, tasks like this were left to the pack’s doctors, but now he found himself being summoned to take on a job that seemed beneath him. He couldn’t help but feel resentful as he moved forward, preparing the IV.“Eric, wait a second, do you know how to do this?” Ainsley’s voice cut through the air, dripping with doubt.Eric’s hand trembled as he tried to find the right vein, but in his haste, he struck the wrong one. Ainsley’s expression soured immediately, his gaze growing colder with each failed attempt. “If you can’t, I’ll get someone else to do the job. Don’t force yourself.”Eric, who had always prided himself on his skills, clenched his jaw. His face tightened in determination. “Keep still,” he snapped. “If I don’t get her on a drip, I’ll write you a letter of resignation tomorrow and go home to help my father gather herbs.”Ainsley’s jaw tightened. He didn’t have time for games, but Eri
“Well, since you love your job so much, work hard for it.” Ainsley’s voice was cold, his eyes hard as stone. “In one month, transfer a million dollars to my card, and I’ll let you go. Otherwise, it won’t matter where you run. You’ll never be free.”Eloise felt the blood drain from her face, but she didn’t flinch. She couldn’t. She had no choice but to accept it. A million dollars in a month? Her mind raced, trying to find a way out, but she knew there was none. Not now.“Alpha Williams, you’re right,” she said, her voice steady, though her heart was a chaotic mess inside her. “I still owe you a million dollars. You ordered me to pay it back within a month.”She didn’t fight him. She couldn’t afford to. She had nothing left. Eloise had long ago learned to swallow her pride and accept whatever came her way. She had no other option. Her debts, emotional and financial, were far too great.“Very well,” she continued, taking a slow, controlled breath. “I’ll be going to work now.”Ainsley’s
“What’s wrong?” Ainsley asked, setting aside the document he had been studying. His gaze shifted to Eloise, a subtle arch in his brow that spoke volumes of his curiosity.Eloise hesitated before asking, her voice laced with a quiet concern, “Is Mavis okay?”At the sound of her question, a sharp edge darkened Ainsley’s mood. The gentleness that had once lingered around him evaporated in an instant.Eloise, how dare you ask about her? Ainsley thought bitterly. How can you even pretend to care about someone else, when you’re drowning in your own mess?Eloise’s lips tightened, but she didn’t falter. She pressed on, her tone unwavering. “Alpha Williams, you were wrong to do what you did to her. I want to beg you to spare her life. As for the rest, you can do whatever you want…”Ainsley scoffed, his face twisting in disbelief. “I didn’t know you were such a hypocrite,” he sneered, his voice dripping with mockery. “You can be friends with people who’ve hurt you so deeply?”Eloise, despite th
Ainsley watched Eloise with a strange, almost obsessive gaze. His thoughts, tangled in a web of confusion, betrayed the feelings he couldn’t quite understand. How had it come to this? She was just a woman, an important one, yes, but nothing out of the ordinary. Yet, the more time passed, the deeper the pull grew, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that something in him had awakened.What the hell is going on? Ainsley demanded, his voice sharp and uncertain, spoken not aloud but in the privacy of his mind.His wolf, Adrian, answered instantly, his tone firm and unyielding. She’s our mate.Ainsley’s heart thundered in his chest as the word echoed in his thoughts. Mate. The concept had always been something distant for him, something he hadn’t truly believed in. But Adrian was insistent. We werewolves need to be with our mates. That bond... it’s what keeps us whole. It’s what keeps us happy.Ainsley said nothing in response. The silence between them hung heavy, thick with confusion. He tr
Suddenly, Eric recalled what he had said to Eloise earlier. He had told her she had disappointed him, blamed her for changing. Now, as he thought about it, he was filled with regret. It wasn’t him who had been suffering all these years.Eric continued, “When I checked on her earlier, she wasn’t in a serious condition. I don’t know why she fainted again, but I suggest you take her to the hospital now. She’s been through a lot, drowning, running a fever, and fainting. Even healthy werewolves couldn’t handle that, let alone her. Werewolf herbs might alleviate the symptoms, but it’s our strong resistance that helps us recover. Eloise doesn’t have her wolf anymore. She may be more vulnerable than humans.”“Okay. I’ll take her to the hospital now,” Ainsley responded.“Okay. See you there,” Eric replied before hanging up.Ainsley stood by the bed, looking down at Eloise. Eric’s words echoed in his mind: “Don’t you know that your attitude towards Eloise and the disposition you show have deter
Ainsley stood over Eloise’s unconscious form, his eyes scanning her prone body. His mind was in turmoil, but his focus was sharp. He didn’t break the mental link. His gaze was locked on Eloise as she lay motionless on the bed.He moved closer, his hands trembling with a mixture of frustration and confusion. He pushed her aside gently and, with a steady breath, lifted her shirt.As her shirt slowly moved upward, his eyes fell on her waist.What he saw stopped him cold.A gruesome, jagged scar marred the skin on her left side. Ainsley’s pupils constricted, his heart thundering painfully in his chest. The breath caught in his throat.Our mate... Adrian’s voice was pained, distant. I can’t feel her... not properly. The words cut through Ainsley’s mind like ice. There was only the faintest breath, the shallow pulse beneath her skin, and that was all that marked her as his mate.“Who did this?” Ainsley’s voice was icy, his tone as cold as a blizzard, his words sharp with the promise of wrat
Eloise’s thoughts were heavy, weighing down her every step. I know what it is to owe someone your life, and it’s a debt I can never repay. No matter how hard I work, no matter how many hours I toil away, Rain will never see my efforts. She paused for a moment, letting the sting of truth settle in. But I don’t care about Mavis. She felt an odd indifference towards the woman. It’s not that I hate her, nor that I like her. She’s selfish, and often insolent, crossing boundaries without a second thought. But I don’t care enough to involve myself in her matters. I didn’t come here to beg for her.Her breath caught as the weight of her decision sank deeper. I just... I just don’t want to owe anyone anything. Not a single person. Whether they’re kind or cruel, whether they matter to me or not, it’s the principle. I don’t want to owe anyone, not again. She exhaled sharply. That's why I came here, despite every ounce of resistance in my body. I can’t stand this feeling of indebtedness.Ainsley