“She's all yours now. Do whatever you want with her.”I curled up on the ground, listening as the man in front of me, Alex, the Beta of the Litha Night Walker Pack, gave his final orders to the Scamp."You’ll experience the same pain and humiliations my sister Aura experienced," he said, looking at me with a dark intensity, his tone tinged with a hint of bloodthirsty emotion.“Aura, my little sister, was a sweet girl. She's never been to a pub or entered the Scamp Forest alone. But now she was found ra*ed and murdered there. Your mate, Alpha Ainsley, and I went through Aura's phone, and we found out that right before the accident, you called her. The last message on her phone was to you. Where were you, Eloise?” As Alex stared at me, his eyes were filled with hatred and killing intent.“Alex, I am in need of your attention. I am not responsible for the death of Aura. I have an important message to convey to Alpha Ainsley. Please listen to me.” I pleaded and he looked at me with a mocki
Eloise's POV“It should have been you.”My body trembles uncontrollably, and a sharp pain shoots through my chest. Ainsley turned around, revealing a cold smile. His rigid face looked indifferent and cruel. He hates me because everyone thinks I killed Aura. I staggered to my feet, trembling inside. My legs were numb, so I fell back to the ground. Ainsley's ice-cold voice echoed in my ears once again.“In the name of the MoonGoddess...... I raised my head, staring at the man in disbelief knowing what he was about to do. He must have hate me so much. “Ainsley! No... You can't reject me. You don't know how much I love you! Please, let me explain... Please...” He paid no heed to my pleas, simply continuing in his low, chilling voice.“I, Ainsley william, Alpha of the Litha Night WalkerPack, reject Eloise Anthony as my mate.”Immediately, a wrenching pain shot through my entire body. My wolf screamed in my head, “We need Ainsley. Go beg him, and put aside your pride. Damn you, Eloise, go be
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
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 certa
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,
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 anger and betrayal. 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, and the wine glass in front of her the
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 Metrocity, 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 Luc
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, it
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
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