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.Maya, the omega who was carrying Alaric when I arrived at the house, took me to Alaric's room.Nothing had changed or increased. Even the arrangement of the items in the room remained the same as the previous time I left the house, as I was the one who made my son's room."Don't change the layout of the things in this room," Maya said as I looked at the photo of Alaric as a newborn on the wall. I blinked my eyes to get rid of the tears that were ready to fall."I understand," I said to Maya after I was sure there was no sadness in my eyes."If you clean the dust off the photos, you have to put them back in their original positions," Maya remarked, pointing to the ones on the nightstand. "Alpha can detect it. He remembers the layout of every object in this room."“I will remember. I will not make a mistake,” I said confidently.Maya looked at me deeply and seemed hesitant to speak, but because she was a good woman, she told me even though her voice was shaking. “Don’t make Alpha angry.
Andrew’s POV “Fall has come,” I murmured, looking at the leaves scattered on the grass in the warrior camp’s backyard. I was standing on the terrace, leaning against a pillar. “We’ll clear the yard of leaves soon, Alpha,” an Omega said. She and her co-worker hurriedly put the dried leaves into a large black plastic bag, and a few minutes later, they were running after the leaves, blown away by the wind. “Poor them,” Duncan commented. He called the warriors who were taking a break from training. He told them to help the two omegas. The strong winds made the leaves fall again from the five trees. The two omegas and the five warriors were getting more confused about how to put all the leaves into the large black plastic bag. “I’m getting dizzy looking at them.” I left the terrace and walked towards the chief warrior’s room. The warriors we passed bowed to us. “I heard Alaric found a nanny who can make him stop crying and take a nap,” Duncan said as we were about to enter the room w
The sun had risen. I stood on the balcony to enjoy the warm sunlight. My gaze was fixed below, watching hundreds of warriors who were preparing to do morning exercises in the front yard of the warrior camp.With a quick movement, I jumped from the balcony and landed in a crouching position with one hand on the ground. Then I walked out of the house.The warrior camp was next to my house. A two-meter-high boundary wall surrounded the warrior camp, and all along the top of the wall were twenty-centimeter-high sharp iron bars with no gaps, preventing intruders from entering the place.I joined the hundreds of warriors to run around the pack. I ran at the very back.I routinely run in the morning. My body would hurt if I didn't do it.Usually, Duncan, Elijah, or Franky will join me in running. I had no idea if they were late or if they were doing other sports.I saw the pack members who were already busy with their work. They bowed to me when they realized I was looking at them, and some
Auretta’s POVI stood next to the glass door leading to the pool with my gaze fixed on the chair.I remembered Alpha Andrew, who emotionally accused me of betraying him, but my heart was not broken; what I felt now was burning anger.I took a deep breath before taking a step forward.I carried Alaric, who had just drunk milk, to sit with me by the pool. I put him on my lap.Honestly, I didn’t expect Alpha Andrew to ask me to bring Alaric to this place. He remembered my habit of bringing Alaric to sunbathe.The fall wind was cool. I put a gray jacket on Alaric. Although the werewolf's body temperature was hot and we wouldn't get sick from the cold, that wasn't the case for babies.Alaric stared at me deeply as if he wanted to tell me something. I swear his gaze was the same as when he looked at me before.I was relieved if Alaric recognized me as his mother; perhaps he remembered my body temperature because my face, eyes, and hair were so different from my old self. I even lost a few p
“It seems that Alpha will bring thousands of his warrior troops to attack the enemy pack.”"I think so too. Alpha attacks the enemy every month except during the summer, but Alpha will not attack it if it is not very important or in an emergency."I listened to the two omegas who were talking about their Alpha. We were in the bathroom.I had just finished taking a shower and was wearing my nanny uniform.I had no idea what the Alpha rogue assassin did to make the nanny academy school willing to issue a certificate stating that I was their student who graduated last year and had worked for a year in a rich man's house in the Black Sea Pack.The Alpha rogue assassin created a fake identity, stating that I came from the River Cube Pack. I was an orphan and grew up in an orphanage. I then decided to go to school at the nanny academy located on the border of the River Pack Clan and the Mountain Pack Clan.I shuddered in horror if, one day, Alpha Andrew found out all the documents about me
Andrew’s POVThe war ended an hour ago. I had swapped bodies with my wolf. Thousands of my warriors had returned to the pack, and only ten warriors were left to guard me.Usually, I would have returned to the pack immediately, but I didn’t that day; I accepted Alpha Lucas’ invitation to chat in his office. He gave me a bottle of wine and a glass with a big smile.We sat across from each other on the couch. His smile was so annoying. I wanted to strangle him.‘I regret not being able to kill his wolf, but yeah, at least he was badly injured,’ my wolf said proudly.Alpha Lucas’ wolf was indeed injured, and when they swapped bodies, some of the wounds were still on Alpha Lucas’ body, making him wince and complain about his body regeneration, which was working slowly.Alpha Lucas used to be a Beta. Even though he had become an Alpha, his body regeneration and strength did not increase. The Moon Goddess seemed only to allow him to hold the Alpha title. He knew that he would never be able
The beautiful sky and the chirping of birds that appeared perched on my house's roof served as the morning background.I had finished my morning exercise and breakfast. I saw Rebecca carrying Alaric through the dining room to the pool. I was interested to see them.Two minutes after Tabitha left me because she had an appointment with her friends to spend the whole day together, I strengthened my determination to stand at the glass door to the pool.I didn't want to make Rebecca misunderstand. I wasn't watching her. I just wanted to see Alaric, who was very calm while he was with his nanny. They had only been together for five days, but they looked like they had known each other for a long time.Alaric’s calm demeanor reminded me of my late ex-mate. Alaric would only cry when he was thirsty.I smiled faintly as I remembered my late ex- mate’s annoyed face every time I made Alaric cry. I could never hold him properly, and he would always cry every time I wanted to keep him.“My annoying
Auretta’s POVThe growls and howls of the warrior wolves were clearly heard in my ears.Alaric was used to the terrifying sounds because he had slept in this room since birth.Every Alpha’s house must be next to the warrior camp. That wasn’t actually a rule that all packs had to obey. I didn't know who first had the idea.I think an Alpha’s house should be next to the warrior camp, making it easier for the Alphas to coordinate the warriors.I’ve never heard of an Alpha’s house far from the warrior camp. My pack, which had a small territory, built a home for the alpha next to the warrior camp.I took a deep breath. I missed my pack. I couldn’t wait to meet Beta Caleb.How could I get out of this house to meet him?The Alpha rogue assassin was right. I should have refused to sleep in Alaric's room. At that time, I was so happy to sleep with him, but I didn't think it would hinder my movements.Look now, I was so dizzy thinking about how to leave this room at night.I glanced at the CCTV
“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