Chapter 5

My nose had gotten used to the scent of rogue assassins, but I couldn't shake my wariness of them.

I never tire of reminding myself that they were people who earned money by killing.

They have killed many pack leaders and business people.

We had the same goal: to destroy Alpha Andrew, and then I would reclaim all that my ex-mate had taken.

Our partnership benefited both of us.

But I knew about them. My life was in their hands. They would never stop watching me until I died, ensuring that their secrets were safe with me.

“Your movements are slow.”

“You give your opponent a lot of openings to attack you.”

“You’re too fast and in a hurry that you can’t focus on your opponent’s movements.”

“You have to stab his chest properly.”

“Rest. Give him vitamins to speed up his body’s regeneration.”

I shivered with fear every time I saw those rogue assassins training.

Watching them fight was much more terrifying than when I watched wolves fight.

They were just training, but they were using real swords and knives.

My whole body throbbed with pain every time I saw they were scratched or stabbed by a sword.

I remember the pain all over my body when the two rogue assassins almost killed me.

I will never forget how much pain I was in that moment until I was sure I was going to die.

“Are you interested in fighting with a sword or a knife?” asked the female rogue assassin beside me.

She was one of the people who injured some parts of my body with her sword at that time, and she has not apologized to me until today.

I know they would never be haunted by guilt.

“No.” I shook my head.

“Killing is fun.”

I shuddered. I could never be a rogue assassin because I was not a psychopath.

“You and your friends are the only ones who find killing fun,” I said.

“It’s not just us.” The female rogue assassin shook her head. “Alpha werewolves who like to bring their warrior squads into enemy packs also find attacking their enemies fun.”

I nodded. The woman was speaking the truth.

I was the Alpha of a small pack. My wolf and warrior squad never attacked enemy packs because we were busy guarding our own.

Alpha Andrew is the second heir. He became Alpha after his older brother died. I met Alpha Andrew when he brought his warrior troops to attack my pack.

I clenched my fists, and my jaw tensed every time I remembered the information I got from the Alpha rogue assassin two weeks ago.

Alpha Andrew became the leader of my pack. What had he done to make all the elders agree with him?

Meanwhile, Beta Caleb, Gamma Gabriel, and Delta Vanessa were forced to agree as Alpha Andrew threatened to attack our pack again.

What a jerk. He even took over control of my family's business. I had no idea what he did to make my younger cousin obey him.

‘I can definitely take back everything Alpha Andrew took from me.’ I had to believe in myself that I would meet with success.

‘It’s okay if the Mountain Volcano Pack becomes the enemy of the River Oval Pack. I’m ready to fight Alpha Andrew’s wolf!’ My wolf said firmly, and determination shone in its yellow eyes.

Anger flared in my and my wolf's chest. We have vowed to make Alpha Andrew bow down to us, apologize, and beg for our forgiveness with his body shaking.

“What’s your name?”

I sat tensely on the couch in the dimly lit living room. My gaze was fixed on the Alpha Rogue Assassin. Today was my last day of training with him.

Alpha Yon had the same terrifying aura as Alpha Andrew, and his gaze was intimidating, so I was confident I could control my face when I faced him.

“I’m Rebecca Swan, Alpha.”

“Tell me everything you know about us,” Alpha Yon said.

I was shocked. He was asking something different. Why was he asking me questions like that?

“Don’t get me wrong.” Alpha Yon put his right foot on top of his other foot. “I trust you. I asked you different questions because I wanted to test your voice.”

“I understand.” I nodded.

“I know you’ve been using your new voice to talk to my members for a week now,” Alpha Yon said.

I talked to him with my new voice all day because he wanted to judge whether tomorrow was the right time to start my mission.

Alpha Yon even ordered his members to surprise me. Luckily, I didn’t scream or curse in my natural voice.

For a month, the rogue assassins taught me to change my face using hyper-realistic masks and my voice with a complex vocal technique.

I practiced day and night until I forgot what my real voice sounded like. So I decided to speak using my natural voice as I stood alone in front of the sink mirror.

“You don’t have to worry about anything, Rebecca Swan. Trust us.” Alpha Yon stared at me deeply.

“You need to focus on yourself. Don’t forget to change your face and voice.”

I nodded seriously.

“He will accept you. We have arranged everything neatly.” Alpha Yon smiled arrogantly. He loved to brag about his members.

My heart was beating so fast, and my palms were sweating as I received my new identity documents.

I was becoming a spy for the rogue assassin group.

I sat nervously in the car that was taking me to Alpha Andrew's house.

I was lost in thought the whole way until I didn't realize we had arrived at the River Oval Pack.

I was going to apply to be a nanny at Alpha Andrew's house.

I was nervous, anxious, and happy.

I would meet my son after a month of not seeing him.

I discreetly let out a sigh of relief. When I confronted the warriors guarding the pack's gate and Alpha Andrew's house, my voice remained steady, and I made no suspicious movements.

I sat tensely in Alpha Andrew's well-lit living room. Nothing had changed except the curtains, which were replaced every month.

My face was gloomy, seeing the ceramic tiger patterned jar that I bought at the auction still left standing in the living room.

I waited a little impatiently for Alpha Andrew to interview me.

My pupils dilate, seeing an omega carrying my crying son. The omega patted his butt. She looked confused about how to make my son stop crying.

I restrained myself from approaching them. I missed my son so much. I wanted to hug him.

"I apologize for making you wait so long," Alpha Andrew said, sitting across from me. He immediately read my job application file.

Not only did he believe that I had betrayed him, but he also wanted me dead.

I tried hard to control the emotions roaring in my chest, and I could barely control my wolf, which wanted to claw at the man.

I would never forgive my ex-mate.

“You’ve taken care of babies before,” Alpha Andrew said. Then he ordered the omega to come closer. “My son has been cranky since his mother died. Can you calm him down?”

I bit my lower lip, blinking to get rid of the tears, and ensured my face showed no emotion.

Alpha Andrew raised his eyebrows, and before he could ask why I looked like I was about to cry, I stood up, asked him to hold Alaric, and told him that I would try to calm him down.

My heart beat like a drum, and my hands shook slightly as my son was in my arms. I rocked my body gently and patted his bottom.

My son had never cried that hard before. Did he miss me?

I wanted to whisper an apology to him and promise him that I would fight to take him from my ex-mate.

I froze, and my heart was racing so fast that I was worried they'd hear it when my son stopped crying and stared at me intently.

Time appeared to stand still, and my kid and I were the only ones in the room.

Moon Goddess. I wanted to kiss his cheek and hold him all day long.

“Okay.” Alpha Andrew’s voice startled me. I turned to him, trying hard not to show a pleading look.

He looked at me seriously and made his decision clear. “You start today. Please sign the contract. You will work for a year.”

I felt so relieved. I couldn't stop myself from smiling and feeling happy. I'd never be parted from my son again.