Elizabeth’s POV Hogan saved me from spiders, carried me with his arms, and because of the rain, he brought me to take shade under the big, curved roots of a huge tree. This is all because I am weak. I am so sure Hogan would continue walking in the rain if I weren’t with him. In short words, I am a nuisance. I felt sorry for him. But I just couldn’t let him meet Philip alone and hear the news alone either. ‘It’s fine. The rain will stop soon.’ I turned my head to Hogan, about to ask him how long it would take us to reach the pack. But when I looked back, I saw him taking his shirt off. My eyes naturally fell on those tanned skin and six-pack abs. It wasn’t my first time seeing his upper body. But with everything I did, my body reacted. ‘Don’t be silly! Hogan needed to wrinkle his shirt because it was wet!’ Talking about my shirt off, I think I need to take my shirt off. It’s dripping wet. ‘I can’t take it off while Hogan is with me.’ “Take your shirt off.” Gasping, I look
Time passed by. The rain kept on pouring down until early afternoon. I was afraid that Hogan and I would have to stay here for a long time. Sitting behind Hogan, I stayed quiet. [“My dream was to protect the people around me. Including you, Elizabeth.” “You are already doing it, Hogan. You are protecting me.”] Ever since I said that Hogan and I stopped talking as if we have our own thoughts that we wanted to keep to ourselves. The wind blew hard, bringing shivers to my skin. I wrapped my arms around me, hoping it would warm my body. But I was trembling. Werewolves have naturally warm bodies. But because my wolf wasn’t strong, I was weak against the cold. “Ahhh, it’s c-cold,” I whispered. I didn’t expect that Hogan would hear me. “Are you trembling?” he asked, which I couldn’t answer right away. “If you feel cold, lean on my back.” “Y-Yes. Thank you,” I said. I crawled backward and leaned my back against his back. Once contact was made, there was a blazing fire inside me.
Soon, the rain stopped. Hogan and I wore our semi-dry clothes and continued our travel without talking about what happened a moment ago. Minutes after the long journey, we arrived in the Blood Moon Pack. When I first stepped into their town, I was in awe. It was bigger and more modernized than Black Lake. ‘That’s why Blood Moon was renowned as the strongest and best Pack.’ “Keep close to me,” Hogan told me. I nodded my head and walked closer to Hogan. Although the Town looks lively and colorful, the aura was lifeless and bland. I kept on sensing stares around us, but I saw no one. It was as if they were all hiding while peeking at us. Then, I realized that it was because of Hogan. ‘Right. They were avoiding him because they believe that he was cursed.’ I peeked at Hogan’s expression. His face was blank and emotionless, just like the first time I saw him. ‘He was so used to this treatment.’ After walking through in a dreadful way, Hogan and I stopped in front of the bigg
“I heard that you were rejected by your mate, Miss Elizabeth. So, what about marrying Hogan instead? Give me your answer, Elizabeth.”It is Philip’s death threat.In his letter, he told me to convince Hogan to attend our wedding. If I fail to give him the answer he wants, his claws will deeply mar into my neck.A do-or-die circumstance for a question that I can answer with “Yes” or “No”.I looked at Hogan.His eyes sent signals. Hogan would not want me to agree with Philip and deliberately fall for Alpha’s antics.It was like winning two different directions that would never meet on a map.‘What is the best answer I can give?’“I don’t hate Hogan.”It felt like the room was doused with water, but we did not disperse and were rooted in our place steadfastly. Afterward, Philip spoke again.“If you don’t hate Hogan, does it mean you are willing to marry him?”I stared at Hogan, who was rendered speechless.Then I answered, “I think I can live with him.”I didn’t answer yes or no. I hop
Max’s POV Every night, I have good s*x with Elaina. When the sun goes down, Elaina would visit my house and fulfill my deepest desires. It was only my dream to taste her sexy body, but now it came true! Thank goodness I rejected Elizabeth. Now, all I need is to propose to Elaina and ask her to be our pack’s Luna. “Max,” Elaina called me. She’s lying next to me on the bed while naked. Under the blanket, her soft and warm body clung around mine. It hasn’t been long since I reached my cl*max, but my sh*ft was getting hard again. “Yes, Elaina?” I answered, holding her chin. “Do you want to go for another round? My d**k would like to taste your tight p***y once more.” I was about to kiss her lips, but Elaina pushed my face away. “We’ve been doing it for hours, Alpha,” she complained. Pouting my lips, I buried my face on her slender neck. ‘What a sweet scent.’ Well, Elizabeth’s scent attracted me more. But Elaina’s body was a jackpot. “Can we talk about something sensible than
“I need to find my daughter!” Beta Paul dropped his remark.“Are you listening, Paul?” Betty, his second wife, responded with hostility. “I told you that Elizabeth ran away from home! She doesn’t want to marry Max, that’s why she ran away with her lover.”“There’s no way my daughter would do that,” Paul muttered with trembling eyes. His state of breaking down was clear as day.Paul loves his daughter, Elizabeth, so much. It pained him to accept that his daughter ran away from home with her secret lover.“My daughter’s wish was to marry her mate. And you’re telling me she ran away because she hates Max? Nonsense!” Paul said.Betty sighed. She had no idea how to cover up Elaina’s lies anymore.Then, Elaina came back home.“E-Elaina is back!” Betty said.She was overjoyed upon seeing her return. But Elaina didn’t feel quite good, especially when Paul panted heavily as he raised his eyes to meet hers.“F-Father,” Elaina murmured, moving backward.“Elaina. Tell me honestly. What happened t
Elizabeth’s POVI lined my body perpendicular to my imaginary target. I held the bow with my left hand, pointing my left shoulder to the target, and handle the string with my right handI stood upright and placed my feet shoulder-width apart. With my fingers on the drawstring, I raised my bow and held it out toward my target.“Ahhh,” I groaned as I pulled the string as far as I could.Then, I relaxed my finger before releasing the string.Twak!The sound coming from the string coaxed my ear.I am getting better and better with my bow training. However, I am not feeling happy.It’s been two days since Hogan, and I visited the Blood Moon Pack.After our small fight, Hogan avoided me. He ate the food I cooked, but he purposely ate faster than me as if he didn’t want to spend more time together.Right now, Hogan accompanied me in my training. Yet, we never talked.It hurts me so much that at the time I thought we were getting close; he was moving away.‘He really hates the idea of marryin
Hogan’s POV Elizabeth went out of the house to train his archery skills.It wasn’t my intention to avoid her and to stop talking to her. But with this, I wish she would understand why marrying me is the most dangerous thing in the world.While Elizabeth was out of my sight, I went to the room that I rarely open. I unlocked the door.My heart was so heavy when the scent from the room reached my nose. I dragged my feet inside the room where I store my friend’s things.Genin. Ishakan. Blain.All the things inside this room remind me of the good times I had with my close friends. Just like Elizabeth, they didn’t believe that I had a curse. But what happened in the end?They all died.Gripping my chest, I remembered what Elizabeth told me the night we left Blood Moon Town.[“Are you rejecting me because you are afraid that I will die? Or you are afraid to get hurt? As far as I can see, you only think about your feelings, Hogan.] She is right. I only think about my feelings; that I will
Hogan, Elizabeth, and Klide finished their dinner together. Klide went to sleep, and the couple went to take a bath together, to release the fatigue of today’s activities. Hogan cautiously put Elizabeth, with her clothes still on, down in the bathtub filled with warm water, looking anxiously into her. “Did you meet with Regis?” Afraid that her meeting with Regis would spike up her husband’s jealousy, Elizabeth quickly explained, “Yes. He came to wish me a good life. And bid his goodbye.” Hogan, who knew so well why Regis finally met his wife, only nodded his head. Actually, he was happy for Regis to sort out his feelings. And he wasn’t really scared that he would lose Elizabeth. No matter what happened, Elizabeth would remain on his side. Thinking that, he looked at his wife. The moonlight that melted into the thick darkness was seeping through the window. And Elizabeth was right under it. Lips that smiled at him and a cute nose bridge. Even her green eyes shone softly. Silve
Elizabeth’s POV It was a very emotional reunion for me. Although Regis and Hogan became close friends during the years they worked together, I did not have the chance to meet Regis alone and talk to him. It was as if he purposely avoided me for a reason that I did not know. Now, we’re sitting along the riverbanks. “The sun will go down, but I haven’t caught anything for our dinner,” I complained. “Thanks to the guy who stole my arrow.” Regis showed me his deep and sincere smile as he laughed. “Don’t worry. I caught a boar in advance.” Regis then pointed to the dead boar from afar, which he probably caught before meeting me. “And that’s the reason why I was complaining,” I said. “I noticed the boar and prayed you would give that in exchange.” We chuckled together before our eyes caught the beautiful sunset. “I heard that Elaina is dead,” Regis started. “Yes. She came into the King’s castle and even tried to kill me. Hogan and I sorted it out.” “As expected to the King.” “
Elizabeth’s POV Deep in the woods lies a log cabin where Hogan and I built our memories. Even if years pass by, the cabin has its natural beauty lit up by happiness. It was a place that many rogues avoided because of the curse, but for me, it glows even miles away. After Elaina died in public, Hogan and I finally went on vacation with our son, Klide. We will stay here for maybe a month. Being the Alpha King and the Queen of the Lunas came with huge responsibilities. And so, Hogan and I really prayed that no problem would arise during our stay in our cozy home. Inside the cabin, we were in front of the fireplace. We set a bed covered with soft cotton sheets, that would invite us to rest in our contentment. Lying on the bed together with Klide in our center, our kid began to ask us questions. “So, Mom and Dad met in this place?” I met Hogan’s red eyes before answering our son’s question. “Yes, Klide. Your dad and I first met here.” Klide looked up to his father and tossed ano
The next morning… As soon as the darkness was lifted and the sun rose, a guillotine was set up in front of the Alpha King’s castle. Those who heard the news gathered in a hurry as they wanted to witness the death of the Alpha King’s mate who tried to kill the Queen of the Lunas. The execution was so sudden that not all Alphas were present. It was partly due to the fact that it was no longer a serious issue. It was the execution of a rogue she-wolf, and no one cared about Elaina. Even so, the lady was related to Elizabeth, and many respected the Luna and showed kindness sitting in the seats next to the execution table, and onlookers who would enjoy others’ misfortunes and deaths for entertainment filled the area. Elizabeth also waited for Elaina, preparing to let go of the terrible past. Soon, Elaina appeared with chains around her wrists. She had a dazed look than Elizabeth had expected. “Get down!” Elaina was pulled by the coercive power of he-wolf and she was dragged onto t
Third Person’s POV It was after dark that Elaina woke up. Elaina opened her eyes in the black darkness because they had blocked all the windows and did not come in a single light, and she stared blankly at the darkness for a moment. Then suddenly, she heard the sound of a chain outside her room as if someone was opening a door that was locked using a chain. “You were awake. Tie her up!” Suddenly, several werewolf soldiers came into the room, and began to tie her up. “Let me go!” She shouted, but they only added strength to their hands, saying that she was making a noise. “No, set me free!” “Shut up! You’re a sinner. How dare you!” “You can’t do this to me! I am the King’s mate!” “The King’s mate! You are so shameless!” The soldiers seemed to have a lot of bad feelings toward Elaina, who had tried to kill the Alpha King, who had shown mercy on her. “How do you still have the nerve to say that you are Hogan’s mate after what you’ve done?” “I’ve seen so many sinners, but I’ve
Elizabeth’s POV Before going to the garden where my husband asked me to have tea with him, I asked him, “Why did you only invite me?” Hogan looked my way. “Kilde might want to join us too.” “He should not,” Hogan said before intertwining his hands in mine. “There are people and things I don’t want our kid to witness. And what might happen today will hurt Klide. So, I only took you.” Hogan stopped walking and held both of my shoulders. His expression was sweet, but his eyes were a bit sad and apologetic. “Elizabeth, I really wanted to act on my own and avenge all the bad things you had experienced in the past. But in this case, I knew that I should let you decide what to do.” I couldn’t understand what he was saying, not until I saw Elaina waiting for us in the garden. ‘So, this is what Hogan wanted to tell me. He wanted me to punish Elaina with my own hands.’ Just like how he punished Philip before. “Elizabeth, it’s been years since all the mess we faced before. I was kicke
Elaina’s POV A time for me to exact my revenge came. Once I succeeded in killing Elizabeth, I will comfort the King and treat their child as my own. And what will happen after that? Of course, as the King’s original mate, Hogan will fall in love with me, and I will be the new Queen of the Lunas. But before that, I have to make a plan on how to kill Elizabeth. I heard that b*tch is a Gypsy. I can’t attack her right away and stab her with a knife. ‘Hogan will kill me for sure.’ If I use poison, her power as a Gypsy will heal her either way. ‘Think Elaina. Think of a way to kill that annoying b*tch.’ “What are you holding?” While washing the dishes, I turned my head and looked at the other maids conversing here in the kitchen. “This is a Gabro Poison. I used this to poison the rat in the castle. There are many of them recently.” “Are you nuts? Why are you using Gabro? The Alpha King banned using that since last month.” “Really? I did not know. Why?” “It seemed that the Lun
Elaina’s cheek reddened because of the maid’s slap. “Did… Did you just… raise your hand on me?” dumbfounded, Elaina asked. “You are so shameless. You don’t even know it gets dirty every time you walk.” Elaina, accustomed to the compliments given to her before, trembled with shame at the maids’ one-sided insults. “You b*tches. I’ve been so annoyed that you talked down to me. I am the King’s guest. You’ll definitely be punished if Hogan knows of this!” She shouted as if she was above the maids, and the maids hardened like ice water in the bathroom for a while. Elaina calmed herself as if she thought she had given a fatal blow at them and regained her lofty look, which did not suit her appearance. But she was mistaken. The maids looked at each other and soon laughed as if it was ridiculous. “Did you hear that? Oh my god, she must be crazy.” “Did she say she is the Alpha King’s guest?” “You’re saying that with that dirty, miserable appearance. Excuse me, Miss, you are just a lowl
Third Person’s POV Elaina was brought into a dark and cold room. ‘Even if he knew that I was his mate, he gave me a cold room!’ Cursing inwardly, Elaina crouched roundly as it was hard to overcome the cold, worry, and fear. As soon as her face was buried in the arms on her crouched knees, she waited for anything that would lead her to Elizabeth. ‘I need to see you. And once I do, I will kill you, Elizabeth. Hogan will be mine.’ Suddenly, the tough footsteps gradually came to Elaina, and shortly afterward, the footsteps stopped in front of her room. “Come one.” Elaina looked up at her head in a flash, as she heard a voice. It was one of the guards Hogan asked to look over her. The guard opened the door and his furrowed forehead glanced over Elaina’s shabby and miserable appearance. “Come out. Quick.” “Y-Yeah. Wait a minute.” Elaina, who was known for her beauty back in the Black Lake pack, stood up pathetically. She gave her feet full of power and got out of her small room.