**POV: Alpha Xavier**“Well… then you should be thanking me for arriving on time,” I responded, leaning against the table, hands in my pockets, my voice filled with frustration. “She could have killed you! And this isn’t the first time I’ve saved you, but you don’t even thank me!” I huffed, indignant. How could someone be so ungrateful?“How can I thank you,” Cassandra shot back, her gaze burning with fire, “when you’re the one who brought me to this place? You’re the one who put me in the hands of that crazy woman! Why don’t you just tell her you don’t want her as your mate? Why don’t you send her away from this pack, back to her parents?” She growled, her anger evident in every word.I felt the heat rise in my chest, but I forced myself to keep my voice cold and distant. “I can’t hurt her feelings!” I responded curtly, trying to appear indifferent, even though each word felt like a blade.“Why? Why can’t you just reject her?” Cassandra raged, her frustration clear in her voice. It w
POV CassandraWhen his lips touched mine for the first time, a spark ran through my entire body, igniting something hidden deep within me. It was as if a flame had been lit, and I couldn’t resist. Before I realized it, my lips had impulsively yielded to that contact. Our lips collided, and his tongue sought entrance, meeting mine. He wrapped his hands around my waist, pulling me closer to his body.His fingers slowly glided down my back, each touch sending shivers throughout my body. The warmth of his hands, the intensity of the kiss—everything consumed me. Every inch of my skin seemed to be on fire, and for a moment, the world around us disappeared. There was only the two of us, caught in a whirlwind of emotions that could no longer be contained.And then, slowly, we parted. I looked at him, breathless, trying to catch my breath and understand what had just happened. His eyes were fixed on mine. He raised his hand and gently caressed my face, still keeping his gaze locked on me.“Alp
**Cassandra's POV**I woke up with an overwhelming sense of exhaustion, as if my entire body was submerged in lead. As soon as I opened my eyes, I was hit by a throbbing headache, the light around me so intense that I had to blink several times before I could see clearly."Miss Baker... you finally woke up?" A soft, gentle voice sounded beside me. I turned slowly and saw Jennie, holding a basin in her hands, her face reflecting a mix of relief and concern.I rubbed my eyes, trying to clear the blurred vision, and with tremendous effort, I slowly sat up in bed. Every movement caused sharp pain in my body, as if my muscles were rebelling against me."What... what happened?" I stammered, my voice hoarse and weak, barely recognizing the sound that came from my own mouth. The words came out with difficulty, almost as if they were stuck in my throat, and I felt a tight knot in my chest as I tried to recall the events that had led me here.Jennie moved closer, placing the basin aside and sit
**Pov Cassandra**The doctor had just examined me and said that I would be fine as long as I rested for a few more days. Johanna and Jennie were visibly relieved; they had cared for me tirelessly over the past three days. Although there were still purplish bruises on my body, the pain was no longer unbearable. My wolf, Roxy, was exhausted, constantly sleeping, and I could barely communicate with her. I knew she was using all her energy to heal me from the injuries and the pain, but I also knew her power was limited by the choice I had made in the past."I’m so happy you’re recovering," Jennie said, her voice full of excitement, as she handed me a bowl of hot soup."Don’t bother her, Jennie. Let the girl rest!" Johanna scolded her, casting an irritated look at Jennie, who, as always, insisted on visiting and helping me at every moment. Johanna believed Jennie was being inconvenient, infringing on my privacy."Don’t worry, Johanna, I love Jennie’s company. It’s good to have a friend in
**Alpha Xavier’s POV**I was focused in my office, working on defense and attack strategies with my beta, Josh, when the door abruptly opened, and Jade walked in unannounced. She wore her usual low-cut red dress and high heels, always exaggerating the drama."I missed you last night," she murmured in my ear, sliding her tongue over my earlobe. Her sweet perfume filled my nostrils, mixing with the scent of leather and wood that permeated the office. Her breasts, nearly spilling out of that tight dress, didn’t go unnoticed. My beta, sitting beside me, let out a mischievous smile and shot me a mocking look. He knew very well how Jade constantly tried to seduce me. There were nights when I gave in, giving her what she wanted—nights of intense sex. Jade, in her naivety, believed that this would make me fall hopelessly in love with her. To me, however, it was just temporary fun, something meaningless."I'm busy," I replied sharply, removing her hands from my neck and turning my attention ba
**Cassandra's POV** I was still standing in the hallway, in a state of shock, the words I had heard in the Alpha's office echoing in my mind like a recurring nightmare. It was as if my muscles were frozen, unable to move or fully process what had just happened. My heart was racing, and my mind was flooded with questions. Then something, or rather someone, caught my attention."Watch where you’re going, you idiot!" I heard Jade yell, her voice cutting through the silence of the hallway. I looked up and saw the scene unfolding before me. She had bumped into one of the maids, a young girl holding a trembling feather duster in her hands, probably just finished cleaning the Alpha’s office."I’m sorry, miss... please, forgive me..." The girl stammered, her head bowed and her body visibly shaking with fear."Miss?" Jade repeated, her voice dripping with contempt. Her eyes narrowed in fury and arrogance. "How many times do I have to correct this insolence? My name is Luna Jade! Got it? Luna!
**Cassandra's POV**"Cassandra, what happened?" Jennie asked, her voice full of concern as she opened my bedroom door. She found me pale, trembling uncontrollably. Her eyes widened when she saw me packing clothes into a small bag with shaking hands.I tried to speak, to open my mouth and explain, but the words wouldn’t come out. It was as if something invisible was choking me, blocking my voice. Fear and uncertainty wrapped around me, and all I could do was keep throwing clothes hastily into the bag, trying to suppress the panic.Jennie realized the seriousness of the situation the moment her eyes landed on the bag. She immediately slammed the door shut and locked it, her face contorted with shock. I saw her lips moving, forming the words that hit me like a slap:"Are you crazy? This is too dangerous!"“I… I’m sorry, Jennie, but I can’t stay here!” I finally replied, my voice tense and broken, as I tried to take a deep breath. The truth burned inside me, but I knew I couldn’t tell Jen
POV CASSANDRAThe sound of dry leaves crunching under my feet seemed to echo through the forest. My heart was pounding so hard I could feel the blood pulsing in my ears. My lungs burned, my breathing was erratic, but I couldn’t stop. Not now. The guards were too close.Suddenly, an arrow sliced through the air, passing so close that the wind from it stirred my hair. It violently lodged itself into the trunk of a tree to my left, making me shudder in fear."Get her! She can’t be far! She’s the prisoner of the cursed Alpha!"The voice of the chief guard thundered through the forest, filled with fury.My legs were trembling, soaked by the damp ground. They had chased me all night, tracking my every move. I didn’t think they would find me so quickly, but the trackers had been relentless. Now, they were closer than I could bear."Cassandra Baker, where are you?"One of the guards mocked, his voice dripping with scorn. "Do you really think you can escape us? I doubt the Alpha will treat you k
**Cassandra's POV** Jennie looked at me seriously, her expression heavy with concern, while my mind reeled from the information she had just shared. "You have to be sure about this, Jennie. It can't be true... this sounds..." My voice faltered as I gripped the arm of the chair tightly to steady myself. "I’m just telling you what I heard," Jennie replied, nervously biting her lip. "The Alpha is looking for a woman who was close to the former King Alpha. The soldiers said this woman has a tattoo somewhere on her body, a mark that indicates the location of a document the Alpha needs to claim the throne." My body tensed, a shiver running down my spine. My stomach churned, and a wave of nausea hit me hard. "Cassandra? Are you alright?" Jennie asked, taking a step closer to me. I shook my head, trying to suppress the nausea, but it was no use. Everything around me seemed to spin, and my legs weakened. "I... I think I’m going to faint..." I whispered before losing my balance.
**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