Rose's POVAdriel took a deep breath, his expression a mix of emotions. "Rose, Luna Zora is... my stepmother."I blinked, taken aback by his revelation. "Your stepmother? Alpha Nathaniel's wife?"Adriel nodded. "Yes, she raised me as her own. She cared for me, taught me, and loved me just like she would her own children. She played a significant role in my upbringing.""But why haven't you mentioned her before?" I asked, trying to piece together this new information.Adriel sighed, his gaze fixed on the floor. "It's complicated, Rose. There were... disagreements and conflicts within the pack. When I returned from that journey, Luna Zora and I grew apart. We had different visions for the pack's future, and our relationship became strained. Then the accident that killed the Alpha and hospitalized his wife."I could sense the weight of his words and the pain he carried. "And now that she's awake, what does that mean for us? Is it good or bad?"Adriel's expression softened as he reached o
Rose's POVAdriel looked hesitant, his brows furrowing as he considered the idea. "I've never really been open to talking about my past with anyone, Rose. But if you think it might help then..."I squeezed his hand reassuringly. "I truly believe it could make a difference. She's a therapist, Adriel, and she's helped so many people. Just think about it, okay? I won't force you if you don't want to."After a moment, he nodded slowly. "Alright. I'll give it a try. For us."A mixture of relief and hope washed over me. "Thank you, Adriel. You're incredibly strong for taking this step." I said with a peck to his cheek.The next morning, I woke up to the gentle rays of the sun filtering through the curtains. Adriel was already awake, sitting by the window with a contemplative expression. I could tell he was deep in thought about the upcoming call.I got out of bed and walked over to him, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Hey," I said softly, "are you ready for this?"He turned to me, his eyes
Rose's POVAfter speaking to my friend, the therapist, it was decided that we would go on a mini trip to have a clue on what is going on with Adriel. Although we just came back from our honeymoon, traveling again would look suspicious, especially when we were hiding Adriel's condition from the world.Thinking of a proper excuse for the cabinet and subordinates kept me awake all night long. I stared at the ceiling, wondering what to say that would make it sound believable in their ears because the dreams were becoming more frequent. Before he'd have them once throughout the night, but now, they'd come multiple times, making him look over-stressed. It broke my heart to see him like this and I knew I had to do something to help my husband. I wouldn't be an idle wife. With a plan in mind, I gently removed myself from Adriel's arms, then walked to the table to open my laptop. I turned it on and with a few taps here and there, a proud smile appeared on my face. "Good Job, Rose Moon!" I mu
Rose's POVWith a deep breath, Adriel hugged me from behind then and pulled away, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Rose, you amaze me more with each passing day. Let's leave tomorrow morning then. I can't wait to put this behind me and start afresh."As the sun set that evening, Adriel and I continued to make our plans. The address he could remember was in two different locations. One in Moon River Pack and the other, in an abandoned rogue overthrown environment.The next morning after saying goodbye to our children and promising them we'll be back in less than a week. The sun had barely risen when we found ourselves at the airport, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of travelers. Adriel held my hand tightly, a mixture of nervousness and anticipation in his eyes. "Rose, I can't thank you enough for being by my side through all of this. Some would have insulted or left me…"I squeezed his hand reassuringly, offering a supportive smile. "We're a team, Adriel. We'll get through t
Rose's POV"No!" We yelled as the woman fainted in front of us, I felt fear and concern rush through me. Adriel and I exchanged a quick glance before I pulled out my phone, hastily dialing our driver's number."Hey, it's me… We need you to come down to the location we're at right now. That's number 13. There's an emergency, please hurry," I explained, my voice trembling with worry.Within seconds, our driver arrived, and together we carefully lifted the unconscious woman and placed her in the back seat of the car. Adriel sat beside her, cradling her head gently as I sat in the front, my heart racing with a mix of anxiety and curiosity. "Why did she faint all of a sudden? Could it be the shock from seeing Adriel? I just hoped she'll be fine," I said to myself, looking at the map for the nearest hospital.As we sped towards the nearest hospital, I couldn't shake off the strange encounter we just witnessed. Everything that happened gave me an eerie feeling that there was something more
Rose's POVThe lead surgeon walked to us, accompanied by the doctor who spoke to us earlier. The lead surgeon removed her mask, revealing exhaustion and relief etched on her face. She glanced at both of us and let out a slow breath. "She's fine. The surgery was successful. Although…" she started and my blood pressure shot up."…Considering her age, it was quite a challenging procedure, but we managed to address the issues without complications."A wave of relief washed over me, and I exchanged a quick glance with Adriel, who seemed to be holding his breath until he heard those words. His tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and a smile touched his lips. "Thank you, Doctor. That's a relief to hear."She nodded, her gaze softening as she looked at Adriel. "We need to talk. Please come to my office." With a nod, the three of us walked into her office and she sat us down. "Your grandmother is strong, and we were able to stabilize her condition. However, due to her age and the intensity of
Over twenty years ago…"Oh keep quiet! Selfish Alpha with the wandering thing between his legs!" The Luna insulted with a sharp tongue."Don't push me!" The Alpha thundered, pacing back and forth the room."I'll push you!" She yelled back. "You have a son! I'm carrying your second child for heaven's sake! What is your problem? Why are you chasing after other women?""I'm the Alpha here. You don't get to question my actions!" He yelled back at his wife. "And I'm your wife! Don't you think I deserve to know why my husband keeps going after everything under a skirt?" She retorted. The Alpha's eyes darkened, the inner battle raging within him becoming evident in the furrowed lines on his forehead. His lips parted as if to speak, yet the words were caught in his throat, trapped between his pride and his love for his wife.The Luna's eyes glistened with unshed tears, her fingers clutching at the fabric of her dress as she fought to maintain her composure. The situation bore down on her he
Distraught and with a heavy heart, Alpha Gabriel's mother, Grace, took her phone and started l making frantic calls to the pack's enforcers and investigators. Their Alpha and his Luna had an accident and it looked suspicious.Her voice quivered as she issued orders to the men. "Get me everyone involved in the accident, no matter how insignificant their role may seem," she commanded over the phone. "I want to know every detail, every connection, every potential lead. Leave no stone unturned."The pack's investigators sprang into action, diligently gathering information about the accident from witnesses, examining the wreckage, and questioning the individuals in the truck and the surrounding area. Hours turned into days as they pieced together the events that had led to the tragedy.In the hospital waiting room, Grandmother Grace sat with a heavy heart, clutching a framed photograph of her beloved family. She glanced up as one of the investigators approached her, his face a mix of exhau
Rose's POV"Mother? Is that really you?" I cried, unable to believe my eyes.My heart raced as my eyes locked onto the familiar face of the woman who had given me life. It had been years since we were separated, and I had often wondered if I would ever see her again. But here she was, standing before me, tears of joy in her eyes as well.I extended my trembling arms toward her, and without hesitation, she rushed to my side. Our embrace was tight, filled with a depth of emotion that words could never express. Tears streamed down both our faces as we held each other, mother and daughter, reunited at last."Rose, my dear, my sweet girl," my mother whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "I've missed you so much. I never stopped thinking about you ever since..."I couldn't find my voice as I clung to her, burying my face in her shoulder, inhaling her familiar motherly scent. It was a scent that I longed for, a scent that had been absent from my life for far too long."You're here," I fin
Adriel's POV"I'll call you back, Uncle," I said and stepped out of the hospital room, my heart heavy still with worry for Rose but I needed to find the lady who was calling my name.As I followed the sound of the enraged voice, I soon found myself in the hospital's bustling lobby. There, in the midst of the chaos, was Emily, Luke's mother, shouting and demanding to see me."Where's that bastard Alpha? Where is he? Adriel? Do you think you can murder my family and go scot-free? Show your face!" she raged, her eyes wild with grief and anger.I approached her cautiously, aware of the emotions that must be coursing through her. "Emily," I said gently, "I'm here."She turned to me with a look of pure hatred in her eyes. "You killed my son and his wife, Adriel. You're going to pay for what you've done."I swallowed hard, looking for the right words to console the woman. "I didn't kill them, Emily. I swear. The last time I saw Luke, he was injured, but dead. And Sienna, she..."She grabbed
Adriel's POVAs I held Sienna's lifeless body, the weight of sorrow pressed down on me like a leaden sky. Although she wasn't a good person, she could have lived a better life. With trembling hands, I dialed the number of my uncle."Adriel, what's happened?" came the urgent voice on the other end."Luke and Sienna are gone," I choked out. "I need you to prepare for their arrival and burial."There was a brief pause on the line, followed by a solemn, "Of course, we'll be ready."I hung up, realizing that I needed to act swiftly. With one last, lingering look, I whispered, "Rest in peace, Sienna." I said, asking one of the guards to take her away to the hospital, then together with Luke's body, they will take them to the Denver Pack.As I turned away, my phone rang, its harsh sound cutting through the stillness of the morning. I quickly answered, my heart pounding in my chest."Alpha Adriel," a familiar voice crackled through the line, "we found the twins."Relief washed over me like a
Sienna's steps were heavy as she led Rose towards the border."Sienna, please tell me where you're taking me,” Rose begged but Sienna didn't answer her.They continued walking for what felt like eternity, Rose looked up ahead and saw the moonlight casting a shimmering path on the water's surface. The waves crashed against the shore, their calm rhythmic sound in stark contrast to the turmoil Rose felt.Finally, they arrived at the bridge, the ocean sounding beneath them."Stop walking," Sienna yelled. The air was thick with tension as Sienna turned to face Rose, her eyes burning with a mixture of anger and grief. Rose looked around but there was nothing or no one. Just the two of them."Why, Rose?" Sienna's voice was a low growl, her fingers clenched into fists at her sides. "Why did you have to come into our lives and tear everything apart for me? When you finally died, I was happy. Things were going smoothly for me. Luke finally forgot about you. But you just had to show up as his si
As Sienna's grief-stricken cries echoed through the night, a newfound determination took root within her. She would kill them all, one after the other. The world seemed to blur around her, her vision clouded by pain and anger. In her hand, she gripped the dagger tightly, the metal cold against her trembling fingers.With her heart pounding, Sienna made her way through the forest, her steps guided by a singular purpose. She just lost Luke, and although their relationship was not based on love, he was her husband, and now she sought revenge. Her mind was consumed by a relentless need for justice, a thirst for vengeance that seemed to drown out all reason.And then, in the moonlit darkness, Sienna's path intersected with Fena's. The woman who had entered their lives with promises of help and change. But in Sienna's eyes, Fena was now a symbol of the chaos and the cause of loss that had torn her world apart.Fena's form came into view, her figure bathed in the moon's pale light. Sienna's
With a tense silence hanging in the air, Luke and Adriel faced each other. "You're going down, brother!"Then, in a surge of primal instinct, Luke transformed first then Adriel followed suit. In a split second, both alphas transformed into their wolf forms. The transformation was swift and seamless, their human selves giving way to powerful creatures of fur, fang, and claw. The air seemed to crackle with energy as the wolves circled each other, their eyes locked in a fierce, unyielding gaze.In their wolf forms, they moved with a fluid grace, each step deliberate and calculated. Their muscles rippled beneath their fur as they lunged.The sounds of growls and snarls filled the night, echoing through the clearing.As they fought, Luke's thoughts were a jumble of conflicting emotions. The pain of betrayal, everything swirled within him. Every strike, every clash of teeth, was a release for the anger that consumed him for so long.But despite the ferocity of their battle, Adriel's skills
"Sienna, I don't know where you are but run to your husband and warn him. It's not safe to continue!" Fena warned.Amid the tension and warnings, Sienna came to her husband's side, her expression a mix of concern and determination. She placed a hand on his arm, her touch urging him to reconsider. "Luke, we need to listen to reason. If Adriel has found out, it's too dangerous to continue."Luke's gaze remained fixed in the distance, his jaw clenched in determination. "Sienna, this is our chance. We can't let it slip away. I won't back down now."Sienna's voice was laced with worry. "But…." Luke's grip on his weapon tightened, his resolve unyielding. "But nothing! I won't let Adriel take everything from us. We've come too far."The man who had warned them urged them once again, his voice desperate. "Alpha, we're outnumbered. We can't win this."Ignoring the pleas and warnings, Luke turned to Fena, his eyes unwavering. "We're going in."Fena's voice was tinged with frustration. "Luke, y
"Something like that," Emily answered.Sienna leaned forward, curious. "Tell us everything, Mother. We need all the insight we can get."Emily took a seat at the table, her gaze steady as she began her tale. "Alpha Gabriel and Luna Isabella ruled with the people, just like Adriel. To weaken their hold on the pack, we used a combination of psychological warfare and strategic sabotage. It wasn't about brute force, but about undermining their authority and creating divisions within their ranks."Fena leaned in, her expression intense. "How did you do it?"Emily nodded, her eyes taking on a distant look. "First, we focused on planting seeds of doubt and mistrust among their most loyal followers. We carefully leaked information that made them question the motives of their leaders, causing internal conflicts and undermining their unity. With me in the pack house and Luna Isabella away, it was relatively easy.Luke's eyes lit up with realization. "Like we're planning to do with Adriel's pack
Luke's Office.The lady's smile didn't waver as she adjusted her sunglasses, seemingly unfazed by Luke's skepticism. "You may call me Fena."Sienna exchanged a wary glance with Luke, the tension in the room increasing. "Who is the woman? Do you know her from somewhere?" she asked through mind link."No, I don't. This is the first time I'm seeing her too," Luke answered.Sienna faced her. "And why should we trust you, Miss Fena? Why do you want to help us in defeating Adriel?"Fena leaned back in her chair, her fingers tapping rhythmically against the armrest. "You don't have to trust me, but I have information that could be of great interest to you."Luke crossed his arms, his eyes narrowing. "What kind of information?"Fena's lips curled into a smirk as she looked directly at Luke. "Information about Adriel's past, his vulnerabilities, his secrets. Things that could help you bring him to his knees. Isn't that what you want?"Sienna's brows furrowed. "Yes, it is. But Why would you wan