"Then why?" Lucas pressed, his eyes searching mine. "Why risk everything to lie to my father? Why protect someone who's hurt you so deeply?""It wasn't for him!" The words exploded from me with such force that Lucas actually took a small step back. I took a shuddering breath, trying to organize the
Sylvia’s POVThe moment Raven saw me on the path, his entire demeanor transformed. The cold, controlling Alpha who had struck me just hours ago melted away, replaced by an expression of such pure joy it made my chest ache. He rushed toward me with open arms, looking at me as if I was the answer to e
The Moon Goddess's gift had become my greatest curse, binding me to someone who could hurt me so deeply while claiming to love me."The connection you shared with Astrid seemed pretty meaningful," I said, trying to inject venom into my voice, but it came out wounded instead. "Meaningful enough that
Sylvia’s POVLooking around at the bedroom that had been completely transformed into Astrid's domain, I felt something break inside me. The pain was so intense, so all-consuming, that it did what I'd thought impossible – it overwhelmed the mate bond's insistent pull. For the first time since we'd be
Sylvia’s POVThe milk dripped down my face, cold and sticky against my skin. I stood there, frozen for a moment, as rage built inside me like a gathering storm. This woman – this snake who had slithered into my life and poisoned everything I held dear – stood before me with that smug smile, wearing my clothes.I wiped the milk from my eyes, my hands trembling with fury. There, draped across her shoulders, was my favorite blue cashmere sweater – the one Raven had given me on our first anniversary. The sight of it on her body made my blood boil. But it wasn't just the sweater. As I looked closer, I recognized more of my belongings: my silver bracelet, the designer jeans I'd saved up for months to buy, and even the delicate pearl earrings that had belonged to my mother."That is my clothing," I said, my eyes fixed on her, my voice dangerously calm. Each word felt as if it had been carved from ice. "You are wearing my clothes."Astrid's smile grew brighter, and she raised her eyebrows,
"Get your hands off me!" Astrid shrieked, clawing at my arms. "How dare you touch me! I'm carrying the James's child!"I laughed, "You bitch, you are carrying James' child, seducing the alpha he respects the most, so I'll have to teach you a good lesson for him."We struggled, the sound of tearing fabric filling the air. Astrid's nails raked across my skin, drawing blood, but I barely felt it through the haze of rage. All I could focus on was reclaiming what was mine, taking back some small piece of my dignity.The fight that followed was brief but intense. We grappled, her nails raking across my skin as I tried to reclaim what was mine. I heard fabric tear and saw the flash of rage in her eyes as she realized I wasn't backing down this time.Anger took control of my body, and I felt like I had turned back into that strong wolf. When my palm struck her face again, a look of fear appeared on her face.At that moment, I wanted to thank the moon for giving us the connection of a partner.
Sylvia's POVThe tension in the room was suffocating as Raven looked back and forth between us—me choosing to kneel pathetically on the ground with tears streaming down my face, while Astrid looked down at me with a bewildered expression. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, knowing that thi
"What?" she gasped, genuine shock replacing her calculated tears. "You can't be serious!""I am." His voice was firm. "These rumors... they're too dangerous for the pack's reputation. We can't risk—""Risk what?" she demanded. "Your precious reputation? After everything I've done for you?""Done for
(Sylvia's POV)The morning air was crisp as I stepped out of the prison, my hand clutching my phone like a lifeline. Tommy's recorded threats were safely stored, ready to expose Astrid's schemes."Soon you'll be the one in prison," Tommy's arrogant voice played from my phone as I reviewed the record
(Sylvia's POV)The next morning,"Luna," Gamma Oliver's voice was tight with urgency as he burst into my office. "We've traced the mysterious $500,000 transfer. It went to Tommy's prison account, though it was carefully disguised through several shell companies."I looked up from the stack of financi
(Sylvia's POV)"Well, Sylvia, Astrid already knows she was wrong." Raven defended Astrid."Knowing it was wrong? A light and airy "I'm sorry," and that's her knowing she was wrong? " I was enraged. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere. At this moment, Beta-Marcus hurried over, the snow under h
(Sylvia's POV)The winter morning was eerily peaceful as I walked through the snow-covered pack. Each step crunched beneath my feet, creating a rhythm that helped calm my racing thoughts."Luna Sylvia!" Gamma Oliver jogged up to me, his expression tense. "The auction house just confirmed - everythin
"You see the problem," I said grimly. "And she had the audacity to position herself as the rightful Luna, spending the funds that were meant for families, warriors, young pups. She did this while claiming she cared for the pack."Oliver's lips pressed into a thin, furious line. "Luna, on my honor, I
(Sylvia's POV)"So you repaid his sacrifice by letting his widow rob our pack blind?" I threw another receipt at him. "By buying her beachfront properties while our warriors trained without proper equipment?""I had to take care of her," he insisted, running his hands through his hair. "James would
(Sylvia's POV)"No, little wolf, it's not like that," Raven looked at me, pleading on her face. "I'm doing it for James, I have to protect his widow. But my Lyna, you are the only one for me." He grabbed my arm and held the ring out to me, wanting to put it on me."These words only apply to you, Rav
(Sylvia's POV)I stood frozen in the shadows, watching Raven comfort Astrid. The sight of his hands stroking her hair, the tenderness in his voice as he promised her justice - it felt like daggers through my heart."Just endure it for a little while," Raven murmured to her. "Once we get through this
(Sylvia's POV)I couldn't hold back the bitter laugh that erupted from my throat. The sound echoed through Raven's office, harsh and cutting."Are you serious right now?" I stared at him in disbelief. "After everything she's done, after stealing three million dollars from our pack, you still want me