"So, what is it you want me to know before we get there?" Georgia’s voice was sharp, cutting through the heavy silence in the car.Anna exhaled slowly, gripping the edge of her dress. "Just… be the good girl you always are, okay? Everything will fall into place."Georgia turned to her, searching her face. "That’s it? That’s all you have to say?"Anna hesitated, then reached for Georgia’s hand, squeezing it tightly. "I love you. And I swear I’m not doing this to hurt you. The Alpha threatened my family, I had no choice. But I promise you, I will take care of your children. Always."The rest of the journey was silent, save for the occasional creak of the carriage wheels. When the towering walls of the palace came into view, Georgia felt a cold dread coil around her spine. The place was massive, almost suffocating in its grandeur. Torches flickered in the night, casting eerie shadows against the stone walls.As soon as the carriage halted, the door swung open, and a guard motioned for Ge
Georgia swept the hall, her stomach growling loudly, the ache a constant reminder of the dinner she wasn’t allowed to attend. She glanced up just in time to see Serafina strolling past, heading toward the dining room.“Don’t look so miserable, Georgia,” Serafina said with a mocking smile. “It’s not my fault you weren’t invited.”Georgia gritted her teeth as the hunger in her stomach intensified. “I wasn’t invited because you made sure of it.”Serafina paused, turned, and laughed coldly. “Well, someone has to clean up after us. It’s not like you have anything better to do.”Georgia tightened her grip on the broom, her voice barely audible. “You’ve taken everything from me, the food, the attention, the life I should’ve had.”Serafina’s eyes gleamed with amusement. “You’re just bitter because I’ve always had what you’ve wanted. Get used to it.”With a final glance, Serafina walked away, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. Georgia stood frozen, the emptiness in her stomac
The next day, Serafina, with a knowing smirk, deliberately assigns Georgia the impossible task of carrying a massive crate, fully aware she can't lift it alone. As Georgia struggled, her arms trembling under the weight, a voice slid in from behind, smooth yet firm.The next day, Serafina, with a knowing smirk, deliberately assigns Georgia the impossible task of carrying a massive crate, fully aware she can't lift it alone. As Georgia struggled, her arms trembling under the weight, a voice slid in from behind, smooth yet firm. “You don’t have to do this alone, Georgia.” Jared’s voice was gentle but unwavering as he reached for the crate she was barely holding up. Her muscles screamed in protest, but she tightened her grip, refusing to let herself appear weak. “I can manage,” she muttered, shifting her stance despite knowing she was barely standing. Jared frowned, his jaw tightening. “You’re about to collapse. Just let me” Before he could take the crate from her hands, a s
The hallway was quiet now, too quiet. Georgia stood frozen, staring at the shadow that had just slipped away with that cruel laugh."You scared me..." she whispered to one of the guards standing there, her voice breaking slightly.Why had he pretended? Why had he scared her like that?She wanted to crumble to the floor, but pride, stubborn, burning pride, held her upright. She had no one to lean on. Not really. Jared had tried. But even with him, she didn’t want to be seen as weak.Not again.Not by anyone.Later that evening, the staff moved around her like she was invisible. When she reached for her portion at the kitchen door, the cook, usually indifferent, stepped back and folded his arms.“You’ve already eaten,” he said flatly.“I haven’t,” Georgia replied, confused.“Check with Lady Serafina,” he said with a shrug, turning away.Something cold and cruel settled in Georgia’s stomach.She didn’t need to ask.She knew.Day after day, it continued.No food.Whispers behind her back.
The morning sun had barely warmed the palace walls when the trap was sprung.Georgia was heading toward the garden shed with a basket of linens when a pair of uniformed guards stepped in front of her, blocking her path.“Miss Georgia,” one said coldly, “you’re needed in the council hall. Now.”Her stomach tightened.“Why?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.“You’ll find out soon enough.”Their faces were stone. No emotion, no answers. Just duty.She followed them, heart thudding against her ribs like a warning drum. Every step felt heavier than the last. The corridors she once walked freely now felt like they were closing in on her.When they entered the council hall, a small crowd had already gathered.Servants. Guards. Advisors.And at the far end of the room, standing tall with his back to her, was Alpha Jared.Her eyes flicked to the right, Serafina.Smiling.Smiling like the devil himself had whispered a secret in her ear.The air was tight with tension."Step forward, G
Serafina reclined in her chair, fingers tapping idly against the armrest, her gaze distant. Jared’s words still echoed in her mind, sharp and unforgiving.“If you ever attempt to harm Georgia again... you won’t just be stripped of authority. You’ll be exiled. Banished. Do you understand me?”A smirk tugged at her lips. Almost a laugh.As if exile could undo what they’d had. As if a bond, no matter how sacred, could erase years of obsession, stolen nights, and the raw power they’d once wielded together. He thought banishment could break her?Foolish.He was mistaken.It was just a phase. A foolish impulse from a man trying too hard to prove something to a room full of wolves.She rose from her seat, her silk robe dragging behind her like smoke.“Georgia may have caught his eye for now,” she murmured to herself, “but I’ll remind him where he truly belongs.”She summoned her handmaid.“Send Georgia to deliver Alpha Jared’s food,” Serafina said coolly.The maid blinked, clearly puzzle
Georgia stood at a secluded spot as she watched her parents get ready.“Mom, how do I look?" Her sister, Serefina asked, admiring herself in the mirror that stood in front of her.“You look stunning my dear.." Their mother, Jane, replied by blowing a kiss at her daughter.Georgia's heart swelled with love and pride as she watched her family get ready for the evening's festivities. Serefina looked stunning in her elegant gown, and their mother, Jane, looked radiant in her own exquisite dress.Georgia felt grateful to be a part of such a beautiful, loving family.But as the moment passed, a pang of sadness hit her heart, if only she could be a part of them.She was ousted by her family.“Are you not getting ready?" Serefina asked, turning to Georgia.“I will... “ Georgia replied in a low voice." Then get going! “ Serefina snapped at her." Don't try to be unfortunate and make us late.. “ she rolled her eyes.Georgia straightened herself up and she walked into the closet to get dressed.
“What nonsense.. “ Georgia heard him hiss in danger as she wondered why he acted that way. She always wanted to meet her mate the moment she clocked eighteen but that never happened and she received multiple insults from home, but there he was holding her and she could feel the strong connection between them. Suddenly, everything made sense. The strong connection, the feeling of belonging, the rush of happiness. Jared was her mate. And she was his. She looked into his eyes, and she saw the same nothing but hatred Jared was the Alpha of the blue moon pack. The man who was hosting the party. "I can't believe it," she whispered, feeling so happy not caring about the hatred she had perceived from Jared, she felt happy that she'd finally get a mate to love her but what came next broke her completely. “The moon goddess can't be serious.." he chuckled as his voice vibrated in the whole room. “A weak Omega like you can never rule beside me..” he shook his head dismissively and Georgia fe
Serafina reclined in her chair, fingers tapping idly against the armrest, her gaze distant. Jared’s words still echoed in her mind, sharp and unforgiving.“If you ever attempt to harm Georgia again... you won’t just be stripped of authority. You’ll be exiled. Banished. Do you understand me?”A smirk tugged at her lips. Almost a laugh.As if exile could undo what they’d had. As if a bond, no matter how sacred, could erase years of obsession, stolen nights, and the raw power they’d once wielded together. He thought banishment could break her?Foolish.He was mistaken.It was just a phase. A foolish impulse from a man trying too hard to prove something to a room full of wolves.She rose from her seat, her silk robe dragging behind her like smoke.“Georgia may have caught his eye for now,” she murmured to herself, “but I’ll remind him where he truly belongs.”She summoned her handmaid.“Send Georgia to deliver Alpha Jared’s food,” Serafina said coolly.The maid blinked, clearly puzzle
The morning sun had barely warmed the palace walls when the trap was sprung.Georgia was heading toward the garden shed with a basket of linens when a pair of uniformed guards stepped in front of her, blocking her path.“Miss Georgia,” one said coldly, “you’re needed in the council hall. Now.”Her stomach tightened.“Why?” she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.“You’ll find out soon enough.”Their faces were stone. No emotion, no answers. Just duty.She followed them, heart thudding against her ribs like a warning drum. Every step felt heavier than the last. The corridors she once walked freely now felt like they were closing in on her.When they entered the council hall, a small crowd had already gathered.Servants. Guards. Advisors.And at the far end of the room, standing tall with his back to her, was Alpha Jared.Her eyes flicked to the right, Serafina.Smiling.Smiling like the devil himself had whispered a secret in her ear.The air was tight with tension."Step forward, G
The hallway was quiet now, too quiet. Georgia stood frozen, staring at the shadow that had just slipped away with that cruel laugh."You scared me..." she whispered to one of the guards standing there, her voice breaking slightly.Why had he pretended? Why had he scared her like that?She wanted to crumble to the floor, but pride, stubborn, burning pride, held her upright. She had no one to lean on. Not really. Jared had tried. But even with him, she didn’t want to be seen as weak.Not again.Not by anyone.Later that evening, the staff moved around her like she was invisible. When she reached for her portion at the kitchen door, the cook, usually indifferent, stepped back and folded his arms.“You’ve already eaten,” he said flatly.“I haven’t,” Georgia replied, confused.“Check with Lady Serafina,” he said with a shrug, turning away.Something cold and cruel settled in Georgia’s stomach.She didn’t need to ask.She knew.Day after day, it continued.No food.Whispers behind her back.
The next day, Serafina, with a knowing smirk, deliberately assigns Georgia the impossible task of carrying a massive crate, fully aware she can't lift it alone. As Georgia struggled, her arms trembling under the weight, a voice slid in from behind, smooth yet firm.The next day, Serafina, with a knowing smirk, deliberately assigns Georgia the impossible task of carrying a massive crate, fully aware she can't lift it alone. As Georgia struggled, her arms trembling under the weight, a voice slid in from behind, smooth yet firm. “You don’t have to do this alone, Georgia.” Jared’s voice was gentle but unwavering as he reached for the crate she was barely holding up. Her muscles screamed in protest, but she tightened her grip, refusing to let herself appear weak. “I can manage,” she muttered, shifting her stance despite knowing she was barely standing. Jared frowned, his jaw tightening. “You’re about to collapse. Just let me” Before he could take the crate from her hands, a s
Georgia swept the hall, her stomach growling loudly, the ache a constant reminder of the dinner she wasn’t allowed to attend. She glanced up just in time to see Serafina strolling past, heading toward the dining room.“Don’t look so miserable, Georgia,” Serafina said with a mocking smile. “It’s not my fault you weren’t invited.”Georgia gritted her teeth as the hunger in her stomach intensified. “I wasn’t invited because you made sure of it.”Serafina paused, turned, and laughed coldly. “Well, someone has to clean up after us. It’s not like you have anything better to do.”Georgia tightened her grip on the broom, her voice barely audible. “You’ve taken everything from me, the food, the attention, the life I should’ve had.”Serafina’s eyes gleamed with amusement. “You’re just bitter because I’ve always had what you’ve wanted. Get used to it.”With a final glance, Serafina walked away, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. Georgia stood frozen, the emptiness in her stomac
"So, what is it you want me to know before we get there?" Georgia’s voice was sharp, cutting through the heavy silence in the car.Anna exhaled slowly, gripping the edge of her dress. "Just… be the good girl you always are, okay? Everything will fall into place."Georgia turned to her, searching her face. "That’s it? That’s all you have to say?"Anna hesitated, then reached for Georgia’s hand, squeezing it tightly. "I love you. And I swear I’m not doing this to hurt you. The Alpha threatened my family, I had no choice. But I promise you, I will take care of your children. Always."The rest of the journey was silent, save for the occasional creak of the carriage wheels. When the towering walls of the palace came into view, Georgia felt a cold dread coil around her spine. The place was massive, almost suffocating in its grandeur. Torches flickered in the night, casting eerie shadows against the stone walls.As soon as the carriage halted, the door swung open, and a guard motioned for Ge
"Well… I’ll go."Georgia’s voice trembled, but there was no taking it back now. Anna exhaled sharply, her shoulders sagging with a mix of relief and something heavier, something like fear. "Thank the moon," she muttered, but the flicker of anxiety in her eyes didn’t go unnoticed. Georgia’s heart pounded. The room felt too small, too suffocating. Anna’s mother stood by the door, her gaze unreadable, while the triplets played on the floor, their laughter a cruel contrast to the weight pressing on her chest. "You want this, don’t you?" Georgia’s voice was quieter now, almost accusing. Anna bit her lip, struggling with her emotions. "I have to want it." She shook her head. "If you don’t go, my father loses everything. His position, his respect, everything. The Alpha made it clear. Either you come willingly, or my family pays the price." The words cut deep. Georgia felt like she was being shoved toward the edge of a cliff. "And what about me?" she whispered. "What happens to me
Anna exhaled in relief. “We don’t have much time. But I swear I won’t let him take you back.”Georgia stared at her, searching for any sign of a trap. But before she could respond, a sound shattered the fragile moment—heavy footsteps crunching against the frozen earth.Warriors.Georgia’s pulse pounded as figures emerged from the darkness, their presence suffocating the barn’s already tight space. Caleb’s men.Anna spun around, her face paling. “No! I didn’t lead them here!”Caleb’s expression was unreadable, but his voice was cold. “She’s coming with us.”Georgia’s grip tightened around the knife. No. She would not* go back.She moved to shield the triplets, ready to fight, to claw and bite if she had to. But Anna grabbed her wrist, eyes desperate. “Stop.”Georgia wrenched her arm away. “You lied to me.”“I swear, I didn’t.” Anna turned to Caleb, her voice shaking but firm. “Stand down.”Caleb hesitated.Anna squared her shoulders. “She’s under my protection. If you attack, I’ll make
Anna sat on the edge of her bed, staring at the dim light creeping through the cracks in the window. Sleep had been impossible. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Georgia, scared, exhausted, running. The weight of her father’s ultimatum pressed down on her chest, making it hard to breathe.She had to find Georgia. But how?Anna closed her eyes, thinking through every possible hiding place. Georgia had planned this escape carefully, which meant she wouldn’t go somewhere obvious. She was smart and resourceful. Anna's mind raced, tracing their past conversations, recalling the places Georgia had mentioned in passing. Somewhere out of Jared’s reach. Somewhere safe for the children.Then it hit her. The old barn. A place barely standing, forgotten by most, yet deeply etched in their past. For five years, it had been their sanctuary, shielding them from the world’s cruelties. Hidden in the thick woods beyond the town’s edge, it was far enough to avoid suspicion yet close enough for