"This was what you chose, Alpha Kylian," Della coldly stated. I hated the way she addressed me, saying my name as if she only knew me as the Dark Moon Alpha. A tinge of sadness spread through my chest as I thought back to all those times she called out to me, her tone soft and loving, but no longer
"Stop it. I can tell when you’re lying. It’s written all over your face," she retorted viciously, rolling her eyes and taking two steps back to keep her distance. "If you had just told me from the start that you wouldn’t let me stand by your side any more when you find your fated mate, I never would
Chapter 13Della's POVSince that dinner last night, I haven’t seen Kylian, deepening the gloominess forming in my heart, which is gradually shuttering as I felt Kylian getting further and further from my grasp.I scoffed, bitterness flowing in my veins, and I wasn’t even sure if it was because of t
Chapter 14Della’s POVFae looked at me for a while, blinking a couple of times to process what I had just said before her worried expression immediately changed to determination.I gasped in surprise when she suddenly stood up and looked at me with pursed lips.“What are we going to do?” she asked,
Chapter 15Della’s POVCautiously, I intensely stared at my brother and asked, “What do you mean?”He looked at me for a moment, seemingly thinking, before he finally sighed and replied, “Fine. I’ll tell you the bad news first, then.”Pushing the glass of water near me, he continued, “I received new
Chapter 16Della’s POVI was still in shock, but I could feel Fae’s breaths fanning on my nape as she looked over my shoulder, curiously trying to see what kind of gift Jackson had prepared for me this time that could suppress all of his and my father’s prior gifts to me.“Open it!” Like a voice in
At first, I indulged in listening to his views about Sapphire, but when I heard the word ‘Beta’, it was as though the world momentarily froze while I heard Fae gasp.“Did you just say Beta?” I raised the folder on my lap and asked, “Are these candidates for Beta selection?”Seeing that I finally cau
Chapter 17Della’s POVA few days had passed since Jackson first gave me this folder.I was comfortably sitting on the sofa of my room, flipping through pages and carefully reviewing the resumes of each beta candidate.I heaved a sigh as I read it for the third-tenth time since I got it. Each resume
‘Not while I’m here,’ I silently vowed to myself, feeling my heart clenched with pain.“Della!”I was jolted back into reality when I heard Albert’s booming voice echoing in my ears, paired with Aaden's hard tap on my shoulder.Blinking a couple of times, I was shocked by everything I was thinking a
Della’s POVThough I didn’t sleep well last night, I still woke up early and prepared everything I needed to visit the ruby mines.“Mommy!” Aaden ran toward me as soon as he saw me entering the dining room for breakfast.Instinctively, I bent down, caught him, and carried him in my arms. Pinching hi
Della’s POVFrustrated, I leaned back to my office chair and dropped the list of personnel files that Sapphire had gathered for the laboratory.I pinched the bridge of my nose and took a couple of deep breaths to calm myself down before I leaned on my table again, elbows on it, hands clasped togethe
Kylian’s POVI didn’t know when or how it started, but it had been like this for years. The name Flora had become like a stubborn splinter stuck in my heart. Every time I heard it, a sharp, burning irritation would curse through my being.Taking a deep breath, I turned around and sent him a sharp ga
She went silent for a while, and I saw her demeanor changing through the monitor.“Do you understand?” Henry pushed through.“Yes…”“Just escort them safely. That’s your sole purpose in meeting them,” he said sharply.“Yes, I’ve escorted them out safely–”Henry looked at me as if to see if I was alr
Kylian’s POVI went to the Shadow Hush, a secluded and under-bankruptcy bar I found, bought, and remodeled. Just as it’s name, it’s a well-hidden place and a perfect location to unveil secrets without fear of being discovered.Unbeknownst to them, it’s one of my critical information centers in Wakel
“You know, I’ve always wondered… what kind of history do you have with Mr. K? He’s not someone who takes notice of people easily,” she asked.Merely tilting my head and feigning mild amusement, I asked with a raised brow, “Shouldn’t you be asking him that question instead?”How would I know what’s g
Della’s POVActing shocked, I stared nonchalantly at Rylee and blinked a couple of times as though I was in deep confusion before I asked, “What do you mean, Princess?”Rylee, utterly unfazed by my question, turned to face me and crossed her arms over her chest. She leaned her weight on the right si
My jaw tightened, and my hands curled into fists. Stepping forward, I replied in an icy voice, “Krendrell isn’t the manager of this place anymore, Mason. You should learn to restrain yourself before I report this disgusting behavior of yours to the Lycan Princess.”Unfazed, Mason hysterically laughe