**POV Cassandra**It had already been seven days since that incident, and Alpha Xavier hadn’t come to see me. Since then, the only people entering and leaving my room were the maids, doctors, and nurses he had carefully selected to take care of me. I wondered when I would see him again."Here is your medicine, Miss Baker..." the maid smiled, placing a small tray on the dresser, along with some fruits and a nutritious vegetable soup. "Would you like me to prepare a relaxing bath for you?" She smiled, walking towards the bathroom and filling the bathtub with warm water.I took a deep breath as I undressed, and as soon as my skin touched the water, I felt all my muscles relax. Jennie had filled the bath with rose milk and red petals, along with a fragrant incense."Jennie... I've been trapped in this place for so long..." I murmured a little shyly as the light-eyed girl scrubbed my back with a small sponge. "I... I can't take it anymore... How long will this punishment last?" I grumbled
Pov CassandraI took a few steps back and almost stumbled, falling onto the bed. Alpha Xavier continued to stare at me intently, as if waiting for my response.“Don’t tell me you came to take back the gift?” He smiled cynically. “Does this mean you’re going to keep your promise? After all, that’s how we agreed last time…” He murmured, moving closer to me again, not caring about the small distance between us.“You’re insane! The person I gave this necklace to has been dead for years; you must have found it in some pawnshop!” I shouted angrily. How could he be so cynical, and how could he know that I gave this necklace to someone?**Flashback****Twelve years ago…**“Help! Help! Let me go!” I screamed desperately, my voice muffled by the cloth pressed against my mouth as those men dragged me toward the trunk of the car. My attempts to fight back were useless against their brute strength. Despair overwhelmed me, and tears began to stream down my face.“Be quiet, little girl. We’re not go
**Cassandra’s POV**"No… no!" I screamed, my voice breaking with emotion. "That boy I knew died long before my life turned into this nightmare. I don’t know how you know this, but you can’t use it against me, pretending to be someone you’re not!" Angrily, I pushed him away, feeling the tears slowly start to roll down my face. Memories of how peaceful and joyful my life was before all of this began to suffocate me. Everything had changed since this man appeared."You’re lying to yourself, Cassandra," he retorted, his voice low and filled with venom. "You don’t want to admit the truth. You broke your promise. At the first opportunity, you ran into another man’s arms, married him, and gave yourself to him without even caring if young William was out there, searching for you. You didn’t hesitate to abandon me, as if I never meant anything." He stepped toward me, anger burning in his eyes. "You are so dirty and wicked. You gave me hope that I could have a better life, but when I came back…
**Alpha Xavier's POV**flasback on"Help! Someone help me!" A shrill voice screamed, desperate and full of terror. My body went rigid as I recognized the scream, and then the strong smell of smoke hit my nostrils, igniting absolute panic within me. I turned in the direction of the sound, and horror settled in my chest as I saw the house—my house—completely engulfed in flames."No... No! This can't be happening!" I shouted, my voice faltering as I ran toward the inferno that was consuming everything. The heat was already hitting me hard before I even got close, but there was no time to think about the pain. Every second could be the last.The fire devoured everything around it like a wild beast, consuming wood, walls—everything in its path. But none of that mattered. The only thing that mattered was her, keeping her alive by my side, as I had promised I would. Without hesitation, I dove into the flames, ignoring the unbearable heat that threatened to destroy my flesh and invade my tiss
POV alpha Xavier"So, boy, what's it going to be? Do you want me to leave you here to be food for worms and crows, or do you still want to live?" His voice was harsh, cutting, as he looked at me with an expression of disdain, as if my pathetic situation was a spectacle for his entertainment."Please..." I stammered, my voice coming out as a weak whisper as I fought to stay conscious. "Save... my mother." My eyes drifted to her body, lying just a few meters away from me, so close yet unreachable. He laughed, a dry, cruel sound, his shoulders shaking slightly."That woman is already dead," he said with a tone of indifference that made me shiver. "Even if she were alive, it wouldn't make a difference. She's just a fragile human... weak. You, on the other hand, have wolf blood running through your veins. That's why you're still breathing. Your wolf is fighting to keep you alive, even if it's a losing battle. Sure, you'll carry scars for the rest of your life, your face will be a horror sh
**POV Cassandra**I was sitting on the bed, looking at the gold necklace in my hands, when memories of everything that had happened flooded back to me.**Flashback On****7 years ago...**“Dad… I don’t understand what’s going on. You and Mom are scaring me…” My voice trembled with fear as I watched my father hurriedly toss our belongings into a small black suitcase. He handed the suitcase to my mother, who was holding Emily tightly, trying to calm her as she cried uncontrollably.“I’ve got everything, Charlie. How much time do we have before we leave?” my mother asked, her voice laced with fear. She was struggling to stay calm, but terror was etched on her face as she tried to comfort my sister.“As soon as it gets dark, we leave. We’ll go during the guard change on patrol,” my father replied, nerves on edge as he ran his trembling hands through his hair.Without wasting time, he approached the table and opened a drawer that he always kept locked. I had never seen what was inside, but
Pov Cassandraflashback continuation........“No, Cassandra, keep going! We have to go!” she insisted, her voice trembling as she forced us to move forward.We ran through the dark forest, branches scratching our skin, the uneven ground threatening to trip us with every step. Fear drove us, but soon I smelled the strong scent of gunpowder in the air, followed by a deafening explosion. The impact threw us to the ground, and when I looked back, I saw the fire spreading quickly, devouring everything in its path, consuming the trees, turning the night into a fiery hell.The heat was intense, the air thick with smoke, making it hard to breathe. But there was no time to stop. The fire was advancing, forcing us to move forward, to flee without looking back. As we ran through the darkness, all I could think about was the image of my father falling to his knees, and the sound of his voice echoing through the night—a sound I knew I would never forget.My father forged our death, creating the il
**Cassandra's POV****Flashback Off**"Where is that bitch?"The shrill screams echoed down the hallway, tearing through the silence and snapping me out of my thoughts. Before I could react, my bedroom door was flung open with brutal force, the impact so violent that the sound reverberated through the room, knocking over several items from the dresser. I quickly stood up, trying to straighten the mess, but before I could take another step, I felt my hair being yanked from behind, tearing a scream of pain from me. Before I could react, a stinging slap exploded across my face, throwing me backward."How dare you see him without my permission!" Jade snarled, her voice full of fury, her teeth clenched in anger. Her gaze was pure hatred, and I could see the insane gleam in her eyes. "You’re going to tell me exactly what you were doing in the Alpha's room three days ago, alone! Don’t you dare lie to me. The maids already told me you were in there for at least an hour, just the two of you, s
**POV Alpha Xavier** I held the report in my hands, my gaze fixed on it as if the words might magically form answers that had so far eluded me. "If the herb wasn’t what caused the loss... then did someone give Cassandra something else before I did?" I asked, fury evident in my voice. Josh shook his head slowly, visibly uncomfortable. "I’ll investigate, Alpha. But honestly, I don’t believe anyone would be bold enough to harm the Luna. Not only because she carries your child, but because everyone knows how much she means to you." I growled softly, running a hand through my hair. "Then explain, Josh. Why do the tests show she’s no longer pregnant?" The beta sighed, crossing his arms. "There are too many unknowns, Alpha. If you wish, we can repeat the test... without the Luna’s consent. Just to avoid her suffering more or fostering false hopes."His words hung in the air, and I felt my chest tighten. Cassandra had been avoiding me since that day. Every attempt I made to get
POV ALPHA XAVIERIt had been a few days since I had been home, following the clues Alpha Damom had provided about the supposed document. The situation seemed to worsen with every step. To make matters worse, the news about the document had reached the King Alpha’s pack, and when Valetim learned of it, he completely lost his mind. They said he had become an even crueler tyrant, terrorizing his people mercilessly. It was impossible to ignore the reports of dead subjects, missing workers, and an atmosphere of fear that hovered over the palace like a dark cloud. “Any updates?” I asked my Beta through the mind-link as I ascended the stairs, approaching Cassandra’s room. “Nothing concrete, Alpha,” he replied in a grave tone. “Our spies have checked all the king’s concubines, but none of them bear the mark or tattoo mentioned. Moreover, the King Alpha himself is searching for this woman. The palace is in chaos, a dark and hostile place. The staff are terrified, fearing they’ll be the n
**POV Cassandra** The months passed so quickly that it felt like I blinked and was already in a new stage of pregnancy. Each day it became harder to hide my growing belly, a constant reminder of the life I was carrying. "Careful, miss!" Jennie warned, holding my arm as she helped me step into the bathtub. Her movements were cautious, as if I were made of glass. After much insistence, I managed to convince Xavier to allow Jennie to return to the pack as my servant. He seemed so consumed by guilt over what happened—or rather, what he *thought* had happened—that he didn’t dare deny me anything I asked for. "Are you sure you don’t want to do any tests to find out the baby’s gender?" Jennie asked, pouring warm water over me as she gently lathered my body. I sighed, leaning my head back, letting the heat of the water relax my muscles. "I don’t care, Jennie. All I want is for this child to be born healthy and far from anything that could harm them." I ran my hand over my belly, c
**POV Alpha Xavier** --- Dr. Afonso left my office so abruptly that, for a moment, I was paralyzed. When I came to my senses, I realized I was alone with Cassandra. The silence in the room was so heavy it seemed to press down on every corner. Outside, my staff kept their distance, likely too afraid to cross my path in this state. She approached me slowly, her steps measured, her face still pale, but a faint smile graced her lips. Her eyes were gentle, though tired. When she raised her hands to caress my face, the touch was so light and delicate that I almost couldn’t hold myself together. A moment later, she rested her head against my chest, pulling me into a tight embrace. For an instant, it felt like the weight of the world had been lifted. “I love you, you know?” Her voice was a soft whisper, but it carried immense meaning. She seemed so fragile, so small in my arms. “I’m sorry... I’m sorry I couldn’t keep my promise.” Her words cut deep, striking a part of me I didn’t re
**Alpha Xavier's POV** "You bastard! Incompetent!" My voice thundered down the hallway. "I’m going to kill you!"My hands were firmly wrapped around Dr. Afonsos’s neck as he stared at me with wide eyes full of sheer terror. My wolf roared within me, thirsty for blood, demanding vengeance as the only possible justice for the death of my child."I trusted you..." My voice came out low and dark before rising again like a roar. "You told me the herb was harmless! That it wouldn’t harm the baby! And look what happened!"I pressed his back hard against the wall, tightening my grip on his neck. He struggled to breathe, his face turning a deeper shade of red as his eyes pleaded for mercy—mercy I had no intention of granting."Alpha... please..." he managed to croak, his voice hoarse and faint. "I... I don’t know what happened. The herb... it’s never had abortive effects before... I swear, this has never happened!"His desperate, hesitant tone only fueled my rage further. His excuse was a da
**Cassandra’s POV****Five Days Later**"Yes, perfect. Deliver everything to Dr. Afonsos. He won’t suspect a thing." My voice sounded firmer than I actually felt as I carefully placed the collection containers in Maria’s hands. She looked at me with wide eyes, hesitating to take them."Luna, what we’re doing is very dangerous," Maria murmured, her voice filled with concern. "Without Dr. Afonsos, you won’t have any monitoring during your pregnancy—no exams, no prenatal care. This could harm the baby."She paused for a moment, taking a deep breath, as if trying to gather the courage to say what was on her mind."Besides," she continued, her voice breaking, "I think the Alpha has suffered enough. He comes to visit you every day, Luna, and at night the staff hears him crying softly in his office, asking the Moon Goddess why it had to be this way. I’ve never seen a man like him so broken."Tears streamed down Maria’s face. She believed what we were doing was wrong, yet she kept helping me.
**POV Cassandra**I was lying in bed, still pretending the extreme exhaustion that the "miscarriage" should have caused, but my mind was alert. Every sound in the hallway, every distant whisper made me anxious. Suddenly, I heard the soft creak of the bedroom door opening.I opened my eyes slowly, feigning surprise, and saw Maria entering hurriedly. Her expression was filled with nervousness, her trembling hands holding a tray of medical instruments."Maria?" I murmured, my voice deliberately hoarse and weak.She closed the door behind her and looked at me with a mix of fear and concern."Cassandra, we can’t keep this charade going much longer," she said in almost a whisper. "You went overboard with the amount of blood. Dr. Afonsos thinks you’re on the verge of severe anemia or worse. He’s already arranging blood bags to give you a transfusion!"I couldn’t help but laugh, a short and raspy sound that made Maria frown indignantly."I figured that might happen," I said, adjusting my pill
**POV Alpha Xavier** As I entered the room, my heart nearly stopped. Cassandra lay unconscious on the bed, her skin pale as snow, and the sheets were stained with ominous red blotches that screamed danger. "Cassandra!" My roar echoed through the room, but she didn’t move. Dr. Afonsos and the nurses surrounded her, rushing back and forth, trying to stabilize her. My chest burned, and Ragnar, my wolf, growled furiously within me. "Afonsos, do something!" I shouted, moving closer to the bed. "Alpha, with all due respect, we need space. I’ll call for additional doctors to assist, but it’s crucial that you leave now so we can work!" Afonsos replied, attempting to stay calm. "I’m not leaving this room while she’s like this!" My voice was low but laced with menace. He hesitated for a moment before signaling to the nurses. "Escort the Alpha outside, and make sure he stays out of the room." Two guards appeared, hesitant, and ushered me away. I roared in protest, but as much a
**POV Cassandra**As soon as Xavier left the room with that smile on his face, a smile that filled me with guilt, I ran to the bathroom. Despair grew in my chest like an uncontrollable blaze. Without thinking twice, I put my fingers down my throat, forcing myself to vomit. Within seconds, I expelled the moss-green liquid I had ingested, its smell so strong and foul that it made my stomach churn again. I could barely breathe, holding onto the bathroom sink to avoid collapsing. At that moment, I heard the sound of the door opening and Maria entering the room, carrying a basin of water. "Are you all right, Cassandra?" The worry was etched on her face as she noticed my pale complexion and the dark circles under my eyes that betrayed my sleepless night. I forced a weak smile, trying to mask my distress. "I'm fine. Just a little unwell." She didn’t seem convinced, but she didn’t press further. Silently, she helped me back to the bed. I sat down, propping a pillow behind me to adju