An hour after breakfast, we headed to the burial for Alphas and their family. The grave we went directly to had a tombstone with Auretta Dawson's name and the date of her death.Beta Lyra placed a red rose on the grave. She sat with her knees on the ground. She could no longer hold back the tears she had held back since yesterday.Beta Lyra sobbed as if the person she was crying over had just died this morning. Her left hand touched her chest, and her right hand stroked the tombstone.“Luna. I, I, I miss you.”Beta Lyra still called me Luna.“This is your mother’s grave.” Alaric looked around in confusion. “Your mother is happy in heaven.” I was so great that I could say that without my voice shaking.I had one knee on the ground a few steps in front of the tombstone. My heart felt like it was being torn apart. I tried hard to hold back my anger.I closed my eyes to calm myself. My wolf spoke words of wisdom softly to help me calm down.The sixteen warriors Alpha Andrew sent to protec
Beta Lyra's tears flowed even after she released her hug from me.Alaric looked at us in confusion. Then Beta Caleb, Gamma Gabriel, and Delta Vanessa played with him again.Alaric smiled as Delta Vanessa put hand puppets on each of her fingers, and one by one, the puppets kissed Alaric's cheeks.I didn't want to show my face to Alaric, worried that Alaric would remember me. How pathetic I was."Stop crying, Beta Lyra." I held her hand.“I apologize. I regret that day I couldn’t defend you.” Beta Lyra looked at me with tears that wouldn’t stop flowing down her cheeks as she tried to speak clearly.“I was so sad when I got back to the pack. I couldn’t find you, and then I got the news from my mate that Alpha had rejected you. I should have been there to defend you!” Beta Lyra wiped the tears on her cheeks with her T-shirt sleeve.“I can’t believe you betrayed Alpha. I know you and Warrior Johan aren’t what Alpha thinks. I know you love Alpha very much.” Beta Lyra expressed everything in
Andrew’s POV“We’ve attacked the River Octagon Pack. Are they going to attack us back or not?” I tilted my head with a raised eyebrow.I leaned back in my office chair, my elbows on the arms of the chair and my chin resting on my palms.I was alone in my workspace. I was enjoying the success of my wolf and thousands of our warrior wolves in attacking one of our pack’s enemies.‘Alpha Eduardo and his wolf rarely counterattack. Their elders forbid them from fighting, but as an Alpha, Alpha Eduardo can fight those elderly men,’ my wolf said.‘But it seems like Alpha Eduardo and his wolf are too lazy to fight. That’s why they rarely attack their pack’s enemies.’ My wolf gave his opinion. He mocked Alpha Eduardo and his cowardly wolf.‘You’re right. Alpha Eduardo only uses the ban to keep himself and his wolf away from the war. Besides, it’s not just the elders of the River Octagon Pack who disagree with the war; all the elders in the packs are strongly against it,’ I said.‘Our elders are
I monitor the warrior wolves training to fight in the second-largest forest in the pack.The first largest forest in the pack is used as a battlefield.I no longer hide from the public, especially the enemies, that my wolf and I have the ambition to attack all the enemies of our pack.We will mobilize all our warriors to fight.Thousands of warrior troops would join my wolf fighting on the battlefield; 10 percent of them were those who had only been warriors for a year.We didn’t need to doubt the strength of the warrior wolves, whether they were experienced or not in war. Gamma and Delta never make mistakes in judging a wolf who is worthy of the title of warrior.I was not alone in monitoring the strength of the two thousand warrior wolves. I share the task with Beta and the chief warrior. We made sure they were all classified as war participants.In addition to assessing the strength and stamina of their wolves, we also check their health. I would revoke the warrior title of those w
Auretta’s POVI was so happy that I finally got to witness my warrior pack training.The last time I saw them training was six months ago when I was seven months pregnant. Time flew by so fast without me realizing it.However, that day, I witnessed their increasing strength as Rebecca, their future Alpha nanny. Those hundreds of warriors had no idea who I really was.I honestly felt weird hearing Beta Caleb, Gamma Gabriel, and Delta Vanessa still consider me as their Alpha. Yeah, as long as the pack didn’t appoint a new Alpha, the Alpha status would still be held by me.The potion from the Alpha Rogue Assassin was very effective in hiding my scent.The potion would be gone once my wolf took over my body. Luckily, my wolf could control itself well.“They are strong,” Beta Lyra commented as she stared at the hundreds of warrior wolves. “You all are no less strong when compared to wolves from a large pack. You lost because you were few.”Beta Lyra was absolutely right. We couldn't achiev
“It’s bath time,” I said to Alaric cheerfully.I took Alaric out of the crib. He had just finished his milk. Alaric sucked his thumb; he didn’t really like pacifiers.I bathed Alaric in the baby bath with warm water. Alaric smiled and babbled in his baby language. I wanted so badly to kiss his chubby cheeks.There was no one and no surveillance cameras in the room. But still, I didn't dare to hug Alaric tightly or kiss his cheek.I was afraid of myself forgetting my revenge mission.“You love baths,” I commented on Alaric’s feet playing in the water.I didn’t learn to be a nanny.I cared for Alaric based on the prenatal knowledge I learned when I was six to nine months pregnant.So, sometimes, I doubted myself and wondered if nannies did what I did and if I looked like a nanny.“You’re already handsome and smell good.” I moved Alaric from the baby bath and laid him down on the changing station. Alaric bit the dark gray towel covering him.I brushed his teeth, slathered his face with b
Andrew’s POVDamn it!I slammed the table in annoyance.That day, my wolf was supposed to bring thousands of our warriors to attack the River Oval Pack, but the poisoned bullets made me cancel our plan.I have to wait until tomorrow to find out if the antidote works to expel the poison in my body.If I don’t recover, I will have to meet Alpha Delrico again. My wolf should be the one fighting his wolf!I really hope that the day after tomorrow I will recover. I will be so embarrassed to Alpha Delrico if I meet him again in a weak state.“I’m going to find that bastard. I’m going to make him regret shooting me, and I’m going to make sure he tells me who paid for it.”I growled.I couldn’t concentrate on my work. Anger had been burning in me since I woke up.“Calm down, Alpha,” Beta said. He sat across from me as he went through the documents on the table, helping me sort out the ones I needed to read and handle right away. “Your anger is making me uncomfortable.”“Not only did that guy
I focused on the dry brown and orange leaves scattered beneath the trees. Some would fly away, burying the wolf warriors who had attacked them.Fall was still in full swing.Winter was approaching in less than three weeks.I never hated the seasons, but just this once, I wished winter would be pushed back a week.“We haven’t attacked all of our enemies yet,” I said, my jaw clenched in frustration.“There’s nothing we can do,” Beta Duncan said. “We have to postpone the war because you’re in a condition that doesn’t allow you to switch bodies with your wolf.”“No matter how strong we are, no matter how fast our body regeneration heals us, we will still be defeated when faced with poison.” Beta Duncan said wisely as he glanced at me with concern. “Thank the Gray Sea Pack for creating various antidotes.”I held back my hand from hitting Beta Duncan’s head.“I will never thank the Gray Sea Pack. They have created dozens of poisons.”“Don’t forget that one of their poisons has wiped out ten
“Alaric.”My feet stepped into the playroom while calling Alaric, kicking the toys above him and holding a rattle with his hand.Alaric turned to me, smiling widely, eyes sparkling, and his legs moving faster as if pedaling a bicycle.I was stunned, and my heart felt like it was being pinched. Alaric was so happy to welcome me, who could only be with him for a few minutes. Rebecca said that Alaric recognized me as his father.When Alaric was under a month old, I couldn't hold him for more than ten minutes because he would cry. Now I know why Alaric used to be like that; I often pinched his cheeks and nose. It was still fresh in my memory how upset my late ex-mate was.I didn't pinch Alaric's cheeks and nose anymore. Alaric needed my hugs and caring gaze to remind him that he had me and I would never leave him.“Hey, how are you, my handsome son?” I poked Alaric’s cheek and looked him straight in the eye. “You haven’t slept because you knew I was coming? Are you a psychic?”Alaric babb
Andrew’s POV‘Those guys must think you’re weak,’ my wolf said. ‘They shot your shoulders with poison bullets and arrows carrying a piece of warning paper more than a month ago, and the four floors of your company building that burned down more than two weeks ago.’‘I know.’ I would have been on a rampage since yesterday if I couldn’t control my emotions. ‘I have to admit that they’re very good at hiding themselves. Plus, our pack has a large territory.’I left the search for the perpetrators to the warriors from the elite and spy teams because they knew better how to find them. I didn't want to interfere, which would only trouble them.I gave my full trust to them and revealed some suspicious names, most likely one of them being the mastermind behind the misfortune I experienced.However, based on the warning paper I received and my rogue assassin subordinate, who was also hit by a poison bullet, we narrowed it down to one name.I discussed the suspected perpetrators with my subordin
‘How are they mentally now?’ I asked Beta Caleb. Of course, we were talking through the mind link.Luckily, my mind was still connected to Beta Caleb, Gamma Gabriel, Delta Vanessa, and the chief warrior because they did not agree to have Alpha Andrew become their temporary Alpha.I had not communicated with the chief warrior, and he did not even know I was alive. It was not because I did not trust him. I was just waiting for the right time. Let Beta Caleb be my mouthpiece.‘They are much better, Alpha,’ Beta Caleb replied. ‘The warriors who went to the battlefield against the Mountain Snow Pack have been practicing today. ’‘I am glad to hear that.' I was relieved that the warriors had not lost their spirit to defend our territory from the enemy.‘The warriors of the River Oval Pack are lousy. They can’t stand outside for more than two hours. Some even have the flu.’ Beta Caleb said in a surprised tone.‘Are you laughing at them?’‘You know me, Alpha.’ I bet Beta Caleb blushed.'It's
Auretta’s POV “Do you see the snow on that tree?” I stood in front of the window with Alaric in my arms. My index finger pointed at the tall tree in the front yard of the warrior camp, which was next to this mansion. “Winter has arrived. Do you like seeing snow?” Alaric stared at me without blinking. "The winter temperature in the River Pack Clan is not too cold compared to the Mountain Pack Clan and the Sea Pack Clan. The coldest is the Sea Pack Clan because they are surrounded by the sea, which blows strong cold winds." I explained to Alaric passionately, as if I were a teacher, hoping my students would understand my lesson. Alaric responded with a wide smile that made his eyes narrow. Oh, Moon Goddess, Alaric’s smile was not good for my heart health. My son is so handsome. I was so glad that Alaric could smile, unlike his father. I hoped he didn’t change. “When it’s winter, you have to wear winter clothes.” I touched Alaric’s nose. He was surprised and blinked his eyes. Hi
That night, a few hours after she left my workspace in tears, Tabitha returned home with all her stuff.I shouldn't have been so harsh on her just to wake her up from losing control.I honestly felt scared if she kept teasing me like that.I should have gently reminded Tabitha that she had to find her mate. The Moon Goddess would surely give her a clue if she prayed sincerely.Damn. I ruffled my hair.This was all my fault. I was the one who created the illicit relationship, but what have I done to her? I dumped her as if she was my disgusting sin.Tabitha is my cousin. She is my family. What I did last night and our past relationship have damaged our bond.I regret it. I didn’t think I would ever be able to get rid of the regret.‘Forget about her, Andrew,’ my wolf said. ‘Let her go as long as she still loves you. She is dangerous to you.’‘She is not dangerous, Joel.’ I disagreed with my wolf. ‘As long as I am not tempted by her again, we will not go back to the way we were.’‘That
Andrew’s POVThere was no progress in the case of my company building fire. We almost reached a dead end.The warriors from the investigation team struggled for three days to find the cause of the fire and clues to the perpetrator.The initial suspicion is that an electrical short circuit caused the fire. The fire quickly spread to the fourth floor due to the fire alarm and the fire sprinkler not working.Dozens of surveillance cameras did not record anything in the hours before and during the fire, and the security guards fainted after smelling the sleeping gas.Even the perpetrators also hacked the surveillance cameras around this building. They were so hard-working that we couldn’t detect them.We were sure that the perpetrators were more than two people. They consist of several people who have different roles, and they successfully complete their tasks.Damn it. They must be laughing at us, who are having a headache solving this fire case and waiting for us to catch them. I won't
My lips smiled as I saw Alaric sleeping in the crib. Now, he didn't want to sleep if I swaddled him, but strangely, he likes a pacifier. The blue pacifier fell out of his mouth when he slept."What are you dreaming about?" I unconsciously stroked Alaric's cheek when I saw him smile. I immediately pulled my hand away. My heart was beating painfully fast.I quickly sat on the floor in front of Alaric's clothes basket.How pathetic I was. I shouldn't be afraid to stroke Alaric's cheek or hair and kiss him.The urge to pull out the surveillance camera was deeply rooted in my chest.Okay. You have to calm down, Auretta. This will all be over soon. I reminded myself not to give up.‘Alpha Auretta.’The deep voice that I hadn’t heard for a week echoed in my head. I gasped in surprise until my body was pushed back and my back almost hit the floor.‘Alpha Yon!’‘Whoa, whoa, how enthusiastic you are.’I smiled and blushed. He didn’t know that I had been waiting for him to contact me through the
Auretta’s POVI had a new routine almost every day for a week.I sat in the park or forest for an hour or two, but I was not alone, Alaric and Beta Lyra were with me.It was not my intention, it was Alpha Andrew’s idea.I forgot that babies need to be introduced to nature making me feel like a failure as a mother to Alaric.I was too focused on my revenge plan, keeping my identity from being revealed, and opening my ears wide to listen to the conversations of the people around me in hopes of getting useful information for me or the rogue assassins.I didn’t know where Alpha Andrew learned about babies needing to know their surroundings. He never attended prenatal classes, even though I tried my best to persuade him.I should have been suspicious of him from the start. He was a man who couldn’t possibly play his role as a father. He preferred to be busy with his work and the war.Okay. Stop it. I shouldn’t be thinking about that bastard.“Future Alpha.” I held Alaric who had just drunk
Andrew’s POV It was a great day for me and my wolf. Alpha Delrico and Alpha King Raziel combined their strength. They wanted to feel what Alpha Romeo and I and our wolves felt. My wolf enjoyed the fight that lasted for more than two hours even though his body was battered and I was almost out of energy to help his body regenerate quickly. My wolf preferred fighting two wolves rather than joining Alpha Romeo’s wolf to fight an Alpha werewolf or an Alpha rogue. Oh, I forgot. It had been a long time since we attacked rogues. Usually, Alfa Romeo was very enthusiastic about inviting me to mess up the rogues' residence. I wonder if his mate is really a rogue? “Stop attacking your enemies, Alpha Andrew.” Alpha Delrico stood in front of me, blocking the sunlight that was shining on me. I sat under a tree in the forest where we fought a few minutes ago. I had switched bodies with my wolf, and a quarter of the warriors were waiting for me to return to the pack with them. It had