JOHN POV"I would have come to your place, but you honored my pack by visiting. It's a little concerning, but I’m grateful," I said, forcing a smile.I couldn’t help but notice how he looked. Sharp jawline, green eyes, and his shoulder-length hair pulled back into a neat ponytail. Sure, he was handsome, but that was all he had, right? He wasn't even better than me. How dare Evelyn cheat on me with him?He glanced around, admiring the walls lined with paintings and towering statues. "I love your pack's museum," His voice trailed off as he studied the massive Moon Goddess statues. They were crafted from the rarest materials—rose gold, silver, and gold gleaming under the light. Surrounding her were the sculptures of her descendants, wolves' heads, and other intricate relics that spoke of ancient times. "Nothing entertaining here," I muttered."Wrong," he countered, his eyes flicking to mine. With a casual shrug, he adjusted the brown jacket draped over his suit and pants, his black leat
JOHN POVWhat kind of messed-up question was that? It hit me harder than I expected, like a punch I didn’t see coming. Was he trying to plant the idea that he's married to Evelyn? There’s no ring on her finger to back that up, so why even bring it up? I stood there, watching as he turned to leave the pack. Only Beta Andrew bothered to wave, and I forced a hollow, no-smile response. He climbed into his limited-edition G-Wagon, the engine growling to life before he sped off, leaving nothing but dust in his wake. I bit my tongue, forcing myself to stay silent when that question was asked. Did it change anything? No. Am I still going to chase her down? Hell yes. With everything in me, my soul, my spirit, and the fire burning in my chest. It feels like my life depends on it. And my wolf, Zae? He’s furious.The bond between Evelyn and me is breaking, and the pain is unbearable. If I were him, I’d have already broken free from my human body and torn someone apart for putting us through thi
DIANE's POVTears stung my eyes as gripped the door handle, my knuckles white from the pressure. I dragged in a shaky breath, trying to silence the chaos in my head, trying not to believe the words I’d just overheard spilling from his office. My gaze dropped to the contract papers trembling in my hand. These were the proof that it was my father who suggested investing in the project, not me.I had respected his command as a good fucking Luna when he told me not to, hadn’t I? And yet... And yet this is al what I got in return? Betrayal?Anger flared in my chest, hot and suffocating. My hands clenched, crumpling the papers as my vision blurred. My eyes burned red with unshed tears when I heard footsteps approaching from the other side of the door. Panicked, I sniffed hard, darting behind it just as it swung open.Beta Andrew stepped through, his sharp gaze immediately finding me. His shoulders sagged as he closed the door behind him and bowed his head slightly.“I’m sorry, ma’am,” he
DIANEAria and I entered quickly into the car, my hands gripping the steering wheel as the engine roared to life. Without wasting a second, I slammed on the gas, the tires squealing as we sped off down the street. My heart pounded in sync with the hum of the engine, I couldn’t afford to lose time. It was their closing hour, and I knew that woman, that conniving witch, might already be there to take her kids out of the school."Diane, slow down!" Aria's voice laced with worry s I rolled my eyes. "For goddess' sake, what if you get us into trouble?""Not now, Aria," I muttered through clenched teeth, my eyes darting between the road ahead and the rearview mirror. The cars in front of me seemed to drive into my path, as I swerved sharply to dodge one, then another.Finally, the highway stretched behind us, and I ran onto a less crowded street. The rush of cars eased, and the road opened up like a breath of relief.She wouldn’t get it, what I’m feeling right now. The fact that she’d been
EVELYN POV I stepped into the office, lowering my phone from my ear after realizing Simone wasn’t answering. The staff glanced up, bowing their heads in respect as I passed by, and I returned their gestures with a warm smile. “This way, Ms.,” Simone's assistant said, extending his arm toward Simone's office before bowing slightly. Nacro Fashions Jewelry was officially investing in the project. This was a huge deal—partnering with a major player in the fashion industry! I opened the door to the office and found Simone lounging on the couch, a coffee cup cradled in his hands. He took a slow sip before placing the cup on the table that sat between the two couches. "Sorry for being late. My apologies," I said, my eyes darting around the room. Then I spotted him—a frail old man seated across from Simone, with a young woman beside him. "It's fine," the old man replied, his voice calm and steady. "Your presence here already means a lot." I nodded with a small smile, but my atten
EVELYN"How dare you make those weak threats?" I snapped, "We all know it’s just talk, nothing but a lot of noise from that big mouth of hers!"I yanked off my earrings and carefully placed them in the jewelry box. My hands trembled slightly, not from fear, but from the weight of everything swirling in my head. As I stood there, my thoughts drifted to earlier today, picking Harriet up from school. She’d been quiet, her looking moody and refusing to talk to me, but I hadn’t found the time to ask what was wrong. I turned on my heel and made my way towards her room.The door creaked softly as I pushed it open. My breath hitched at the sight before me. Giovanni sat on the edge of the bed, her fingers brushing gently over Harriet’s tear-streaked face. Harriet’s eyes were red, swollen with the remnants of tears, and her fragile state hit me like a punch to the chest. My heart sank. Without a word, I crossed the room to her side."Hey," I said softly, crouching down beside her. "What’s going
EVELYN POV"You..." "Before you start cursing me out," he interrupted sharply, "I just wanted to let you know I'll be waiting for you at the construction site tomorrow. Call me when you get there my love, I can't wait to see your beautiful face" I cringed at his last words with my eyes closed. Before I could even respond, the line went dead. I stared at the phone in disbelief, my grip tightening around the phone. "How dare he hang up on me?" I muttered under my breath, A soft scoff came from beside me, pulling my attention. "Was that John?" He asked, raising an eyebrow knowingly. I turned to him, frowning. "How do you know?" He smirked, "The look on your face says it all. So, what did he want?" I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms tightly. "He told me to meet him at the construction site tomorrow. That dickhead! He won't stop bothering me with these calls." I sighed heavily, running my hands over my arms in a vain effort to shake him from my thoughts. But his words lin
EVELYN POV"Someone like you deserves someone far better than me, Alpha Giovanni," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper. He scoffed,"That's why I want you Ms. Evelyn Matthew but it seems you are making things difficult" There was a silent between us as we made our way towards the last house of the owners of the farmland that had been ravaged by the rogues. The residents froze, their eyes going wide with surprise."Our great Alpha and the Pack Advisor are here!" a middle-aged woman exclaimed softly, as we sensed a relief in her voice. She quickly bowed her head, before gesturing toward the worn couch in the center of the room. "Please, sit down. You so beautiful in person Ms. Evelyn"She complemented as I smiled at her and then my eyes began scanning the house.The house was a modest duplex, one of many homes gifted to the members of the Pack. That alone was a proof to Alpha Giovanni’s generosity, an act of kindness that ensured every wolf had a place to call their own.The o
DIANE POV“Huh? What… what do you mean?” I stammered, my voice shaky as I noticed the smirk forming on her lips.Someone suddenly grabbed my arm, making me jump. I turned and saw Aria. Her face was serious, and she gave a small shake of her head, a quiet warning in her eyes.“Don’t worry,” Evelyn said smoothly, sounding full of confidence. I looked back at her, and she met my eyes with a playful glint. “You’ll understand soon enough. Want to know why?” She paused, making the moment feel longer. “Let’s make the rumors true.”Evelyn put her hands on her hips, tilted her head, and smiled wider, daring me to say something.How could she say that?“Look, let’s go, okay?” she said firmly.I didn’t want to leave. I was about to say no, but before I could, she shook her head and held my arm tighter. Without waiting for my answer, she started pulling me forward. I hesitated, but my feet gave in and followed her. She led me out of the woods, her strong will pushing past my reluctance, while I w
DIANE POV"Damn it, I missed again," I muttered, frustrated, as I threw the bow to the ground.Aria bent down to pick it up, moving carefully, almost like she was unsure. "Haven't you hurt her enough already?" she said sharply. "You've been making her suffer. Maybe it's time to let her be."I turned to John, clenching my jaw. He was the reason the arrow missed and hit the tree instead of her. He was always hanging around her, never giving her space. And Aria thought I was the one who needed to back off?"Let’s just go home. You know this is the Pack witch’s territory, she might notice," Aria said, her voice low and urgent as she slipped her hand into mine. We walked away without saying anything else."But there’s no way she survived that car crash!" I said, my voice rising in anger. I ran my hands through my hair, trying to make sense of it all. "She should be in the hospital or something, barely hanging on."Aria let out a soft chuckle, which only made me more annoyed."Instead of ob
EVEYLN“Don’t you want to go inside and rest?” Winnie asked gently, her voice filled with worry.I let out a long sigh and closed my eyes. A cool breeze brushed against my skin, carrying the earthy smell of the forest. It felt peaceful, just what I needed. I took a deep breath, filling my lungs, then slowly opened my eyes.I shook my head and looked at Winnie, choosing not to acknowledge John walking quietly next to me.“I’m okay, really,” I said with a smile. “I just want to walk a little. And now that Harry’s curse won't affect anytime soon and he can control his shifting... that’s more than enough to help me feel at peace.” “You’re right. At least now he can go to school without being bullied for it,” Winnie said.I nodded slowly, glancing at her as she exchanged a quick look with John. Honestly, she wasn’t very good at hiding whatever was going on between them, it showed clearly on her face. John, on the other hand, kept looking straight ahead, his face calm and hard to read. But
"Hey! Let go of my hair!" she shouted, struggling to break free. She scratched at his arm, but he didn’t let go.John smirked as he finally pulled his hand away from her hair in a roughly manner.She stepped back, breathing hard. Her hands shook as she fixed her hair, her eyes burning with anger. "What’s the point of bringing up the past when you’ve already ruined the future?"John gave a dry laugh, hands stuffed in his pockets. "If you want to know why the future fell apart, shouldn’t you start by looking at what went wrong in the past?"She looked him over, her voice cold. "Wasn’t it already stopped?""You stopped because you found out I’m the heir to the Silvermoon Pack," he blurted out. "If I didn’t have power, if I were just some nobody you would’ve kept going, wouldn’t you?"She gave a dry laugh, putting her hands on her hips like she didn’t care, even though his words were true."I don’t care about the past, alright?" she snapped. "If you can’t move on, that’s your issue. All I
JOHNNot Giovanni telling his bodyguards to tie me up just because I spoke the truth about his past. I can't wait to expose him, but first, I need proof so everyone will believe me and I'll make sure Giovanni proves it himself.I have to use my claws to tear the ropes and escape his Pack. I need to see my son and keep teaching him how to control his shift, especially since he's so young and determined to learn. Plus, the ritual is happening this evening. When I arrived at the Pack Witch’s place, I froze, seeing that we have guests here. I saw Giovanni. My fists clenched on instinct, heat rushing to my face. But then I noticed something, his eyes. They were shifting nervously, and his posture was tense, like he was being watched.The Pack Witch stood in front of him, her sharp eyes locked on him like a predator cornering its prey. It looked like she was questioning him. When our eyes met, Giovanni’s shoulders dropped, and he let out a quiet sigh of relief.If Winnie and Evelyn hadn’t
EVEYLN“Daddy!” Harry yelled, his voice echoing through the cave. He jumped up and ran to John as soon as he walked in. Hugging him tightly.I rolled my eyes. Of course.The room felt tense, like there was electricity in the air. She kept asking questions about John to him like he held him and he looked just as confused as I felt. I couldn’t blame him, if someone asked me such weird questions, I’d be lost too.“Traffic was terrible today. That’s why I’m late,” John muttered. He spoke to the Pack witch, who slowly nodded.I watched John for a moment. He kept looking at Giovanni. Giovanni noticed and scoffed, giving a small sneer before turning away to stare at something across the cave. Now that John was finally here, I thought maybe we could start the ritual and hope it would all go smoothly.I didn’t even look at John. I was too focused on Harry, Giovanni, and my friend Winnie. They felt more important at the moment or maybe it was just easier than dealing with everything else.Harr
EVEYLN “You want to fire Bea?” Winnie asked, surprised, as she poured orange juice into my glass.A warm breeze moved through the patio, lifting her hair while the golden sunset was gradually fading. I sighed and reached for my glass on the table.“I’m not sure,” I said, slowly swirling the juice. “But something about her just feels… off.”“Off? Just like that?” Winnie frowned and moved her chair closer to mine, its legs sliding softly on the wooden deck. She looked at me carefully. I looked around, my eyes landing on the house. Giovanni might still be inside with Harriet. I then remembered his red knuckles that I noticed when I was in the hospital. Had he gotten into a fight or something?“What do you think about her?” I asked, breaking the silence.“Me?” Winnie blinked and pointed at herself like she was surprised. I nodded.“She’s a good woman,” she said firmly, leaning back in her chair. “You’ve seen how she takes care of your kids. You better stop thinking like that.”I sighed
EVEYLNThe strong smell of medicine hit my nose as I slowly opened my eyes. I looked left, then right, noticing the pale walls and stiff sheets. It didn’t take long to realize I was in a hospital bed."Finally, you're awake, Evelyn," said a voice I recognized. It was soft and full of relief.I turned my head toward the sound, my heart skipping a beat. "Winnie?" I said, confused.She nodded and gave me a small, unsure smile. Before I could say anything else, another voice spoke up in a calm but worried tone."You fainted from the shock," I looked over to the chair next to my bed and saw Reuben sitting there, his eyebrows pulled together with concern. The memory hit me all at once, fast and messy. I remembered holding the steering wheel tightly as I turned onto an empty road, the car going faster by the second. I had picked that road on purpose, hoping to avoid hurting anyone. Then suddenly, another car appeared beside me, and the driver yelled through the open window."Jump out of th
EVELYN"Where’s John?" I asked sharply as I walked into the villa. I saw Bea relaxing in the living room.She looked up and shook her head. "He left this morning. I don’t know where he went," she said casually.Embezzlement? Money laundering? And all those shady deals? Didn’t he understand how much trouble this could cause? How it could ruin the whole project if he got caught?I sighed in frustration, gripping the back of the couch, trying to calm myself. I had to find him. He had a lot of explaining to do. "Evelyn, a group of people came to see you today," Bea said carefully."Huh?" I looked at her, confused. "What do you mean?"She paused, then added, "They were women.""Women?" I asked, narrowing my eyes and that's when my mind went to the Women Affairs Group. "Are they trying to embarrass me even more?" I rolled my eyes and walked to the dining table, pouring a glass of water to calm down."Bea," I said, glancing at her. "Do you remember Mimi?"Bea turned toward me, looking curio