Archie’s POVI approached Alisha with determination, bending down to firmly grasp her arms and pull her out from the shelf. She resisted, flailing and striking me with an open hand. "Get off me! I am the Luna of the Golden Crest! How dare you..." her voice trailed off as I tightened my grip."STOP!" I growled, my patience wearing thin. In a moment of frustration, I delivered a harsh slap to her bottom. Moon Goodness, dealing with this woman was more challenging than facing ten rogues! The audacity she displayed was maddening.Alisha stared at me in disbelief, her eyes brimming with tears. "You hit me?" Her voice trembled with both shock and anger. "I'll tell my husband! He will tear you into pieces, your son of..."Ignoring her threats and profanities, I carried her forcefully and placed her into the bathtub. "Your husband hopes you can behave, understand?" I spoke sternly, my tone leaving no room for negotiation.Alisha screamed and desperately tried to escape, but I firmly pressed h
Alisha's POVI dashed through the dense forest, my heart pounding in my chest. The weight of fear hung heavily on my shoulders as I listened to the menacing barks drawing closer. Every fiber of my being screamed at me to run faster, to escape the clutches of the relentless beasts chasing me. I could feel the exhaustion seeping into my bones, my body aching from the wounds that adorned my face. But I knew I couldn't stop. To halt would mean certain doom, torn apart by the ferocious wolves that pursued me.Gasping for breath, I pushed my legs to their limits, my ragged breaths mingling with the frigid air. The moon, its cold and pale glow, served as my only witness in this treacherous forest. Suddenly, the trees around me erupted in a fiery inferno, flames licking the sky. The once dark forest now became a terrifying blaze, engulfing everything in its path. Thick black smoke billowed into the night, obscuring the moon's distant gaze.Trapped within the inferno, I felt the scorching heat
Alisha's POVThe aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as I stepped into the bustling café, seeking solace in its cozy atmosphere. It had been a tumultuous week, and I needed a moment to gather my thoughts. As I scanned the room, my eyes settled on a familiar face—Louie.I made my way towards his table, clutching a garment bag tightly in my hand. Louie looked up from his book, happiness illuminating his hazel eyes as he recognized me."Theresa!" he exclaimed, a smile spreading across his face. I returned his smile, a sense of comfort settling over me as I took a seat opposite him. "Louie, sorry to have you wait for me."He closed his book, his gaze filled with kindness. "Never mind. I just arrived. What would you like to drink?""After you, don't forget, it's on me today."Louie smiled and nodded, signaling to the waiter for our orders. As we waited for our drinks, I reached into the garment bag, retrieving Louie's clothes."Here is your coat. Thank you for lending it to me,"
Archie's POVThe incessant ringing of my phone shattered the tranquility of the morning. Annoyed, I picked it up to find Erma's name flashing on the screen. Reluctantly, I answered, bracing myself for another one of her incessant requests."Archie, I'm afraid you were too busy to check my message last night, so I had to call," Erma's voice echoed through the receiver. "I need to see you. I have something important to report."I sighed, irritation evident in my tone. "Tell Brad what you need. I don't have time for this.""No, Archie, it's not about asking for anything from you," Erma's voice trembled with urgency on the other end of the line. "I've stumbled upon a secret about Alisha."My brow furrowed instantly, my annoyance shifting to concern. "Stay away from her," I warned sharply.She pleaded with me, tense evident in her voice. "Archie, please, just hear me out. Alisha doesn't deserve to be the Luna of the Golden Crest. I'm at Centro Cafe. Come here, and I'll show you I'm right."
Alisha's POVI gazed at Archie, my eyes filled with a potent mix of anger and betrayal. How could this bastard have the audacity to blame me? It was he who had shattered our marriage vows, his infidelity an open secret, a betrayal of our sacred bond beneath the watchful eye of Moon Goodness."What the hell do you want?" I seethed, my voice laced with a venomous rage. "I don’t care which bitch you love, just stay away from me and don't you dare intervene in my life! I am not your pet, bound to obey your every whim!"Archie's face contorted with a mixture of shock and frustration. "What nonsense are you speaking?" he retorted, his voice laced with disbelief."Don't you dare pretend to be innocent in front of me!" I spat, my words dripping with bitterness. "I am not a fool. I see through your deceit!""Are you still lost in a hallucination?" Archie shot back, his voice filled with an exasperated incredulity. "Do you even comprehend the words that are coming out of your mouth?""No! I am
Alisha's POVI rolled my eyes, turning my head away. "I know I don't have a wolf, you needn't remind me again, my honorable Alpha," I retorted. Accepting the reality of being a disabled werewolf was one thing, but hearing it from Archie's mouth reignited my feelings of inadequacy."No, no, that's not what I meant," Archie quickly clarified, a genuine excitement in his voice. "Your Gift is incredible, Alisha! I've never seen other werewolf's Gift like this before. Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?"I sighed, feeling sad. We had been married for two years, but my husband Archie even didn't know what my Gift was. "There's no need. My Gift can only work on me, and only for minor cuts. Its power fades quickly if the wound is too severe. The most important thing is, I can't use it to heal others. So, it's essentially a useless Gift." And sometimes, it failed even in treating my own wounds, like that day when I was preparing a special meal for Archie to celebrate our wedding anniversa
Alisha's POV "Money, money, money! Haha!" I dreamt of lying and rolling around on a mountain made of money, but my blissful reverie was abruptly interrupted by an annoying sound. With an unpleasant groan, I reluctantly opened my eyes and sat up, taking in my surroundings. I found myself lying on the same bed as before, and I instinctively checked the bandage on my left hand, noticing that it had been changed to a fresh one. It must have been Mireya, caring for me after I had lost consciousness. The memories of the events leading up to my blackout flooded my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger towards Archie. How could I endure staying here with him for a whole week? The ten thousand dollars suddenly seemed like a paltry sum to compensate for the pain and frustration I would experience with that mean man. It was a terrible deal, and I was supposed to demand more money from that heartless bastard. After all, he had spent fifty million dollars on Erma to buy the ring
Archie's POV Stephenie's eyes narrowed, her tone dripping with condescension. "Alisha, how dare you insult Gertha? She was personally chosen by me. I command you to show her the respect she deserves!" I couldn't believe my ears. My mother-in-law was asking me to respect my husband's mistress. The audacity of it all! It used to sting, and it used to make me sad, but now, I was beyond caring. However, Mireya was innocent in all this. Stephenie's condescending attitude had always infuriated me, and now seeing her mistreat Mireya, I couldn't bear it any longer. My voice dripped with determination as I stood my ground, "No matter what you want, Stephenie, you have no right to treat Mireya like this! She is only following the Alpha's orders." Stephenie let out a dismissive laugh, clearly amused by my defiance. "Orders? Alpha's orders? Don't make me laugh, Alisha. Archie is my son, and you should learn your place as the Luna." I glared at Stephenie, my gaze fierce and unwavering. "I
Alisha's POVI saw under the night sky, my pack was covered in flames everywhere, and the air was filled with the constant cries of pain. My warriors were being attacked by rogues, their blood staining the ground, but they remained fearless, bravely picking up their weapons to continue the fight.However, the rogues seemed to possess an undead-like ability. They were shrouded in an ominous black mist, making them seemingly impervious to attacks. Even when bleeding, they felt no pain or avoidance. These rogues had become pure fighting machines.Gray and Orathe activated the Dyess fam
Alisha's POVThe intense pain left my body numb, but for some reason, my consciousness remained clear. The next moment, a black wolf broke through the window, biting into half of Louie's body, causing him to collapse to the ground.I even heard the sound of bones being crushed. Louie's hand was pulled out of my body, and blood spurted out, staining the entire carpet red.My wolf immediately transitioned from the Bay to reality and began healing me. I heard the sound of blood flowing out of my chest, the angry growls of the black wolf, and people downstairs rushing up upon hearing th
Archie's POVAfter I woke up, I saw Shaunda's concerned expression. "How do you feel, Archie?""I'm okay. Where am I?" I tried to lift my hand to rub my forehead but felt a sharp pain in my arm. The memories of what happened earlier flooded back, and my expression darkened."Don't move. Your wounds are deep; you need rest," Shaunda quickly stopped my actions. "We were planning to go back to Golden Crest, but your injuries were too severe. We had to find a place to treat your wounds temporarily. You had a high fever and were talking nonsense all night. It scared me. If your condition
Archie's POVI was carried away from Blood Dawn by my wolf, blood oozing from my wounds. Yet, the physical pain couldn't compare to the agony in my heart. My heart was dead; how could my body still feel?Alisha's determined face as she stabbed me haunted me. The piercing coldness seeped through every pore when I recalled that moment. She was willing to kill me for another man—her husband, as she emphasized. Husband, a title I once scoffed at, now tore me apart.My wolf seemed distraught too, incessantly muttering and complaining in my mind. "What have you done this time?" "I a
Alisha's POVAfter the wedding ceremony, considering Louie's health, I chose not to attend the evening party. With Nova's assistance, I changed out of my wedding gown and took Louie back to the room to rest.Tonight was the first night of our marriage, and as we entered the room, I felt a hint of nervousness. On the night I married Archie, he didn't sleep with me; instead, he slept in a guest room. Now, looking at our bridal chamber, I felt a bit lost.Louie seemed to sense my nervousness. He comfortingly smiled at me and said, "Sorry, because of me, you can't join the evening gathe
Archie's POVI had fantasized countless times about what my mate had described as her wolf. I wondered what it would look like. Now I knew. It was the most wonderful creature in the world, a gift from Moon Goodness to this world. Moonlight fell on its pure white fur, making it shimmer as if it had walked out of a fairy tale.I opened my mouth, staring motionlessly at the white wolf not far ahead. Its eyes, as clear and beautiful as jewels, met mine, and a breeze carried a delightful scent from its fur. It was the light in this dark world.With just one glance, I knew it must be Alis
Alisha's POVI never thought Archie would appear at my wedding. Why is he here? My palms were instantly soaked with cold sweat.Louie kept staring at me, noticing my tension and unease. He took my hand, holding it firmly as if trying to warm me. In a soft whisper, he reassured me, "I'm here. Don't worry."I tried to ignore the piercing glances behind me, following Gray's guidance with a stiff body, step by step, until I stood opposite him.Before me was Louie's face, but in my mind, Archie's face flas
Archie's POVI looked at the person in disbelief, and it turned out to be Louie! He was dressed in a suit, and although he looked a bit pale, he seemed lively, radiating joy. Yes, today he was going to marry Alisha, how could he not be happy?What were my feelings when I was going to marry Alisha before? I seemed to have forgotten, and back then, Alisha was just a command from Shaunda to me. I didn't care at that time, and I don't even have memories of our wedding.Thinking about it now, it fills me with profound bitterness. If there were a time machine, I would definitely go back and tell my indifferent self: you will fall in love with your bride; please treat her well from now on.Unfortunately, time doesn't rewind. Now, I could only, in regret, watch Louie in a groom's suit approach me step by step. I felt like a defeated person, trying to maintain pride and dignity in front of the winner.Upon hearing Louie's words, Gray frowned and said to Louie, "Why are you here? Go back and pr
Archie's POVHowever, as I was about to enter Blood Dawn, a shout suddenly came, "Stop!"I followed the voice and found Gray. I frowned and then calmly explained, "I'm here to attend... to attend the wedding." It was really hard for me to speak out this answer.Gray hurried over, shook his head at me, and said, "Today is an important day for Alisha. I don't want to fight with you at this moment. So be sensible and leave on your own."His voice was cold and full of hostility. I knew about his relationship with Alisha, so from his perspective, he had a reason not to like me. But regardless, today I must see Alisha, and no one, not even her brother, can stop me."I mean no harm. I know my actions hurt Alisha, and I just want to see her and apologize.""Put away that disgusting face of yours. Alisha is about to start her new life, and she doesn't need your apology or to see you again. Leave immediately!"Though I was prepared, hearing this response was