Warning: Contains disturbing scenes** ** Elizabeth’s POVI am inside my house, waiting for Father to come home. He needs to come and help stop the wedding at all costs.Sighing by the window, I saw a bird flapping its wings rapidly. My eyes narrowed at the sealed rolled paper on its feet.‘A letter?’ For whom?The bird didn’t leave the window as if it was waiting for me to open it for her. Trusting my guts, I opened the window. Cute little bird entered my room and landed beautifully on my desk.“Did you come here for me?”Of course, the bird cannot talk. It only tilted its head, as if trying to understand my words.I looked around the house before getting the sealed letter from its feet. When I opened the note, I read the content.[“We will come and save you. Hogan is still unconscious, but he’s safe. Put your mother’s name on a small paper and give it back to the bird. - Regis”]The bird can only take small paper, and that’s why Regis’ message was so short. Still, this letter did
Regis’s POVOn the way to the Black Lake Pack, I looked outside the window with a small letter in my hand.The day was dark.Clouds covered the sun, and everything looked dull beneath the gloomy sky. Tonight, will be the full moon, but with this weather, the event would look lifeless; too dismal for a wedding day.“Even the Goddess of Moon is against this marriage,” I whispered, clenching Elizabeth’s letter which was brought by the small bird.The strongest Gypsy in the Green Forest, Diana. She is Elizabeth’s mother, and also my mother’s best friend.“Who would have thought that the necklace had already reached its owner,” Henry, who was sitting next to me, said. “Diana gave her necklace to your mother before she left our pack. It was her gift for you, Alpha because she prayed for your safety and for you to protect the person you treasure the most.”I almost burst out laughing at Henry’s words. It felt as if the Goddess of the Moon was playing a trick on us. She let me meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s POVThe cloudy sky cleared when night came. The night sky was picturesque, a black-to-navy gradient was the backdrop for the full moon.The moon was glowing red, loomed large, surrounded by an ethereal glow as millions of stars were sprinkled behind it. It was supposed to give me joy, but I was feeling suffocated instead.My tight corset made it difficult for me to breathe, and I felt imprisoned. I looked in the mirror and saw that my white wedding dress was so spotless, it seemed like a shame to risk the least dust. But looking at myself in the dazzling gown, I felt so nauseous.I wanted to tear this perfect dress to shreds, throw it on the floor, and spit on it. I had to resist the urge by clenching my fists.‘Regis will come to stop the wedding. Yet I must be ready for the worst-case scenario. If he can’t come, there is another way. I guarantee that.’Sighing, I looked at the Omega in our pack who was doing my nails.“We were told to trim your nails so you would not dam
Elizabeth’s POV “For the Black Lake People, you are God. However, your words would not affect me, Max. Because tonight, I declared myself as the people of Green Forest Pack.” When I said those words, everyone displayed dismayed expressions on their faces. No one expected that I would declare myself as the people of another pack, neither Father nor even Georgina. It was a plan that I made to save me and my Father. “You must be crazy!” Max shouted. “The audacity of saying you belong to another pack, while you are standing in this place! And who permits you to leave Black Lake? Without my words, you cannot exchange your pack as you please!” “With all respect, which is something you don’t deserve, my mother came from the Green Forest Pack. And she’s not an Omega, just like everyone thought. My mother is a Gypsy.” Gypsy – a position that only exists in mythical books. No one believed they existed, not until I met one, and discovered the power I also have in me. “Is Gypsy real?” “Th
Regis’s POV“If you rebel against the Association, that is the other way of cutting connections with the other packs, Alpha Regis. You and your people won’t be allowed to get food from the market, nor ask the other packs to provide you with goods. Simply, your pack will leave as a rogue as a whole. Are you willing to take the risk?” Roger asked the obvious thing.This is how they manipulate the other packs to follow their rules, even if it was so absurd. The packs were threatened to live as rogue packs, and they had no choice but to be submissive under the Association’s control.‘I could understand why they were scared. And to be honest, I was really shaken for a moment.’ Torn between my responsibility to the pack and my loyalty to the King and Queen.‘You chose the right plan, Philip.’ “You’re doing this because you were scared of the Alpha King,” I said in a loud voice.The soldiers of the Association looked at each other after hearing my words.‘I see. Not everyone in the Associa
Hogan’s POV In the deep abyss, I could hear voices around me. [“The Alpha King avoided the disaster. He’ll live. But it will take time to wake him up. Alpha Philip used a strong poison.”] Even in my unconscious state, I heard Philip’s betrayal. [“For taking care of Hogan instead of Regis, I owe you a lot, Henry.”] Elizabeth’s voice was too low and full of guilt. My wolf whimpered, asking me to wake up because he doesn’t want Elizabeth to blame herself. But my body couldn’t move, and my eyelids remained closed. ‘Please. Don’t blame yourself, my wife. None of this is your fault.’ [“I am sorry for leaving you behind, my king.”] Where are you going? No. Please don’t leave me, Elizabeth. [“Ever since we met, you saved me countless times. From the rogues, bears, boars, and most of all, you saved me from drowning to my deepest sorrow. Let me repay all the kindness and love you have shown me this time. Please understand my decision, my love. And believe me that the thought of leavi
Philip’s POV My first murder happened when I was a teenager. Father, the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack, and I went out to the woods because he wanted to teach me how to hunt prey. During the hunt, he fought against wild rogues and was poisoned because the rogues did some tricks by putting lethal poison in the claws. Father was in great danger. In the middle of the woods, we found a female Gypsy who can cure my father. [“Please! I am begging you! Save the Alpha! Save my father!”] I could still remember how many times I begged the female Gypsy to save my father. However, the Gyspy declined to help. [“I don’t want to save the life of an evil man who killed the people of the Oak Walkers Pack.”] She left us, and I brought my father back to the Blood Moon Pack. The doctor said that he was already in critical condition, and there was no way to save him at all. Outside the room of my dying father, I accidentally heard my father’s last wish for his adopted son, Hogan. [“Please help Phi
“Alpha Max is in great danger! Elizabeth, please. If you are a Gypsy, please help our Alpha!” My eyes went to the man who was coughing blood.He was my mate.The mate who rejected me kidnapped me, threw me away, and then he came back because he regretted abandoning me. Now in that pitiful state, he’s looking at me with blood pooling from his mouth.Does he deserve my pity? Do I really need to help him?“Please, Elizabeth! Max is our Alpha! Please help him!” the Doctor pleaded.“Elizabeth!” Max’s father, who did nothing aside from watching, came closer with an apologetic look. “I know Max did a lot to you. But you were once a person of Black Lake. We need him to protect us. And before, didn’t he stand before you to protect you and show you that in the end, he did his job as your mate?”I was gaslighted. The former Alpha probably knew all the things Max did, but did he try to stop his son? No. He didn’t bat an eye because he thought I didn’t deserve his attention.“I am a person of Gre
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.