Giselle’s POVSweat beaded on my forehead as I thought of a word I could use so I could continue my statement. However, my mind went blank, and all I could feel was the fiery rage, which was hot and consuming and beginning to build within me. All around me slowly went quiet, and all I could hear was my heart pounding inside my chest, each beating a hammer blow against my ribs. Astrid had a smug smile on her face as she looked at me, waiting for me to finish my statement. As I glared at her, something caught my eye behind her. Just at the corner of her face, I saw Killian beckoning me to come over behind her. He had a bright, welcoming smile on his face, blissfully unaware of the anger raging inside of me. Astrid looked over her shoulder when she noticed my attention on something else. She followed my line of sight and saw Killian calling me to come over to him like a sweet, loving husband. I let out a deep breath as if Killian was a disturbance to me. “I have to leave, my husba
Giselle’s POVMy arms around Killian tightened as worry gripped my heart. All I could think of was how I could pull him out of there without making me look disrespectful and weird. What is Damien thinking of?! Is he going to expose me? If he does, then Vanessa will find out that he had a child with me and that he lied to her about it. I don’t care if they divorce because of this, but I can’t afford to lose the Luna title if my secrets were exposed. “Killian, I—“ my words were cut short when Damien glanced at me. He pinned me down with his gaze, silently questioning what I was so scared of. I didn’t say anything more when Damien did not add anything else to his words. What are Killian and I even doing here with them? Why is Killian so interested in their child, and why did he even call me here?Is it because he knows something?My eyes snapped to him in fear as soon as I had this thought. I looked into his face, trying to read his thoughts. “I have an only son named Ryker and he
Astrid’s POVI almost choked in surprise when I heard Vanessa’s words. I was just about to take a sip from my glass of wine when Vanessa blatantly said those words without even a bit of fear in her. I chuckled softly as I took the table napkin in front of me and softly dabbed my lips clean. I had been secretly eavesdropping on their conversation the whole time. I remained close to their table, just near enough to hear what everyone was saying without them noticing me. I was curious. I wanted to find out what their relationship with each other was, and now I finally found the answer that I was looking for.It turns out I was right; Giselle used to live in the Crimsonbane Pack, which means she had a connection with Damien and Vanessa. However, there’s something off between them. There is certainly that hostility and tension going on between them, and judging by Vanessa’s words just earlier, Giselle must have done something bad in the Crimsonbane Pack for Vanessa to hate her that muc
Drystan’s POVI willed myself together as I stared at Astrid, who was standing in front of me. “What is it?” Astrid breathed out in a whisper, wondering why I asked her to talk to me in private. I swallowed hard as my mind went blank. All the things that I wanted to tell her, all the questions that I was hoping to ask her, had fully vanished from my mind. I could only stare at her, not even remembering why I had called her out here. “H-How are you?” I asked her the first question that came to mind. I instantly felt embarrassed. I felt like I had just asked her the most stupid question I could possibly ask. “I’m fine, but I don’t feel excited as I ought to be,” Astrid answered without judging the awkward mess that I was. I watched as Astrid tilted her head to the side, her eyes deepening in thought. The corners of my lips lifted in a small smile when I saw her falling into her usual mannerisms. Ever since I met Astrid, she has always been like this. When I ask her a question, s
Drystan’s POVJealousy seared through my veins at the mere thought of Astrid being in the arms of another man — and not just any man, but Killian, the person who hurt and broke her to pieces.Just imagining Astrid and Killian romantically together is enough to drive me to the brink of madness; how much worse would it be if it’s all happening in front of me?Killian doesn’t deserve Astrid, even if the feelings that Astrid is going to show him are fake. Even though Astrid had already callously confessed to me that she was just going to do it all for revenge, I still couldn’t take it. Not just because I was in love with Astrid but also because I saw just how much Killian had destroyed her. I don’t want Killian to be anywhere near Astrid ever again. I shook my head. I promised to support her with anything that she wanted. I’m willing to support her except for this. “Astrid, are you sure you can do what you are saying? Killian had hurt you. Will you be able to take it in and pretend t
Astrid’s POVI sat in front of the vanity table as my attendants carefully did my makeup. I watched as their skillful hands placed paint all over my face, enhancing my features. I stared awkwardly at the mirror, not used to having someone touching my face and doing my makeup for me. When I was a Luna, I never had any attendants. I used to do all the work by myself, including some jobs that were supposed to be for Killian. Although I was called Luna, I never felt like one. It always felt like I was just Killian’s personal secretary. I felt nothing more than just a subordinate in the Silvermoon Pack. This is the first time I had someone serving me. As a person who used to serve, this felt very unusual. “There, Miss! You look so beautiful, do you like it?” The makeup artist had a huge and proud smile on her face as she stood behind me and looked at me through the mirror. My mouth fell wide open when I saw myself in the mirror. I fell speechless. I was literally staring at the impro
Astrid’s POVTrepidation crept up my spine as I silently followed the sewing manager, who called us out because there was something he wanted to show us. I fell one step behind him, not trusting him fully. Glancing sidelong, I motioned for my most trusted attendant to fall in beside me. I decided to bring her along with me, just in case something happened. Today is my introduction ceremony, and I couldn’t be too sure of my safety. Something bad had already happened with the dress. I couldn’t expect that things would go on smoothly. This could be a trap to lure me out. With my trusted attendant by my side, I will be reassured in case any unforeseen challenges arise. I know not everyone has already accepted me as Alpha Theron’s daughter, and Asha is one of them. Knowing what Asha is like, I’m sure she would try all that she could to stop the ceremony from happening smoothly. Even though I still had no idea about what happened to the dress, I’m already sure that she is the person
Drystan’s POVThe grand hall of the Shadowfang Pack buzzed with anticipation as all the guests from different Packs gathered together. Their murmurs echoed off the marble walls as the others used their extra time to meet the different leaders from other Packs and hopefully gain new connections and alliances. While everyone was enjoying this festivity, I was tainted by deep, overwhelming sorrow, knowing what this ceremony meant between Astrid and me. Last night, I failed to change her mind. Things are much worse now that I know what Astrid’s plan for revenge is. I stood in the shadows, waiting patiently for the ceremony to end. I stood at the corner of the room, away from everyone’s eyes, to avoid their attention. I’m in no mood to interact with anybody. I just silently scanned the whole crowd, seeing if there were any guests here that I could recognize. Ever since I disrespected all the Alphas and declined alliances from all of them, I have been labeled as an arrogant man just b