Elizabeth’s POV The first time I tried to walk inside the restricted room, Hogan was so mad; I thought he would kill me. Yet now, he opened it willingly and even invited me inside. The small square room was simple. Wall was white but the window frames were dark red. There was a bed in the center, a cabinet in the corner, and a pile of boxes on the table next to the window. Among these, Hogan was hiding a big part of his fear. And whatever it is, I shouldn’t dig up the memories unless he was ready to share them. Well, coming here was a huge step towards his heart. ‘I wish I could know more.’ “I cleaned the bed,” Hogan said while standing behind me. “I changed the bedsheet and placed new pillows.” The bed? I wasn’t worried about it at all. Looking around, the place was so clean, I knew Hogan came here from time to time to maintain the room. He probably did it while I wasn’t looking. “You can sleep on the bed. I will sleep on the floor,” Hogan added. I nodded my head but then
Hogan’s POVThe sunlight beamed down on my eyelids, threatening to blind me. I wanted to sleep more, but the faint sounds of the birds chirping outside kept me from entering the abyss.‘The house was quiet.’I perched up and surveyed the room. The blanket was neatly folded, and the bed was empty.‘Elizabeth isn’t here.’I got my feet up and exited the room to check the other room which I lent to Regis. The room was vacant, leaving only a small trace of blood on the bedsheet.
Elizabeth’s POV “Why did you come back?” Hogan lifted his face and was staring at me with his chest heaving. Look at those wild eyes. It was as if he was trying to figure out what to do with me. Was he disappointed that I stubbornly stayed even if he begged me to leave him alone? Was he… mad? “Because I need to cook for breakfast.” But when I answered that, I saw tears mist in his eyes and my chest squeezed. Instead of looking mad, he looked like a man who lost track of time while searching for me. ‘He’s sad. He felt so lonely thinking that I left him alone.’ But then again, I cannot misinterpret him again. Although I decided to forget the harsh words he told me last night, the pain I had would remain. “I thought if I exercised and trained while you were sl
Elizabeth’s POV Three hours ago… I woke up early and saw that Hogan was still sleeping on the floor. Then suddenly, a big hand covered my mouth. I nervously looked behind, only to see Regis. “Shssh,” he hushed me and mouthed [“Follow me outside.”] I followed Regis outside Hogan’s cabin, wondering how he perfectly concealed himself. Hogan didn’t wake up despite his intrusion. “A strong Alpha can conceal his presence,” Regis answered as if he could read my mind. “Is that your other way of saying that you are strong?” I asked back. Regis shrugged his shoulders and smiled. His arrogance showed that he was far better than yesterday, and I am glad he recovered. “I am going now,” he said. “I don’t want to bid goodbye to Hogan since he doesn’t like me anyway. Are you sure you would not change your mind? My offer is still free.” Alternatively, I stared at Regis and Hogan’s cabin. His offer was tempting, I was aware of that. But still… “My mind will not change. I will stay here,” I re
Elizabeth’s POVMy plan was to use the necklace again for Hogan and convince him that he wasn’t cursed as soon as I got back home. But things just happened. Hogan and I confessed our feelings to each other, and we even kissed.In the end, I couldn’t tell him about the necklace Regis left.We went back inside his cabin. Sitting awkwardly on the couch, we were both in silence.It seems this is the first time for both of us and as clumsy as we can be, we both don’t know how to act right after admitting our feelings.‘Should I tell him about Regis and the necklace?’Maybe this is the right time for me.“When did Regis go?”But Hogan was faster than me.“H-He walked up early. Three hours ago, I guess.”“I didn’t notice. That’s weird. I should have noticed his presence.”“Regis said that strong Alpha can conceal their presence.”Hogan’s face stiffened in an instant, leaving me to wonder which part of my words annoyed him.“You talked to him before he left? Did he persuade you to come with h
Hogan’s POV I just got my first girlfriend. Being in a relationship makes me anxious and conscious about myself. The cold aptitude should be rid, but if I try to act sweet, that isn’t me either. Now, the question is how to make my woman happy? If Genin is still alive, she will give me tons of advice. I was told that if I keep on being rigid and stern, then I might bore the girl I’ll date. Dating takes a lot, including making sense of the most nonsense thing. And that’s the problem. I am not funny or talkative either. Being a perfect boyfriend might be hard. Probably it really is difficult. But for my queen, I was willing to do my best. “Hogan, should we go?” Elizabeth asked me as she walked towards the door of the cabin with a set of arrows and a bow wrapped around her back. Elizabeth isn’t a good hunter yet, but she looks more excited than the young version of me who learned hunting for the first time. “Yes,” I answered and opened the door for her. Suddenly, Elizabeth had this
Elizabeth’s POV When I saw the rogue jump toward Hogan, I feared losing someone important in my life. How I killed the rogue with my arrow was blurry to me. What mattered was that Hogan was alive. “Hogan, are you all right?” I asked. Hogan stood up, he said, “I am not.” A strand of fear snapped in me when I saw his eyes shining in red. He seemed like he was really angry. It was still summer and was not even cold, and yet I got goosebumps. Intensely anxious if he was mad at me for interfering in his fight, I stood backward, about to ask him why. But his response was faster. “And whose fault is this?” As fast as lightning, he came to me. His face came in front of me, and Hogan’s lips were pressed against mine. Thud. The bow fell. He pulled my face towards his with both hands, turning his head and digging his mouth into mine. The smell of blood didn’t bother me at all. I was out of breath when I tilted my head back, grasping his wrist as I tried not to fall over. He bit my li
Third Person’s POV There’s only one reason why Hogan endured his beastly desire to take Elizabeth and make him completely his. It was the curse. Watching Elizabeth washing, with her delicate body illuminating under the bright, Hogan had to sustain himself so much. And her scent, oh the scent that always smelled so good. In particular, Elizabeth’s scent always drove him crazy, more than the first time he met her. She was not his mate. But knowing his feelings for her, Hogan was sure that she was the only werewolf he wanted to give his body. He endured a lot for the sake of Elizabeth. But now that they learned that he wasn’t cursed, Hogan didn’t see anything that would stop him from holding Elizabeth. She will be his. “My prayer was heard,” he whispered before he leaned closer and buried his face on her neck. “The Goddess of Moon showed mercy,” His hot broth brushed against Elizabeth’s skin. It wasn’t ticklish but more than that. The stone-like Hogan didn’t budge, and he pulled h
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.