Kayla's POVThis time, Harrison didn't stop me from leaving The Dark Night Pack. He sent his most trusted subordinate to escort Daisy and me on our journey back to The Obsidian Pack.Before our departure, Harrison held my hand and left a kiss on my cheek. Then, he hugged our somewhat bewildered daughter."Be safe, Kayla.""I will, you too, Harrison."I kissed Harrison's cheek, then, against the strong reluctance in my heart, forced myself to turn away, taking Daisy with me into the car.Once the car started moving, Daisy pulled her gaze away from the window. Pouting, she leaned in close to me, whispering, "Mom, why are we leaving Dad?""We haven't left Dad, sweetheart."I caressed Daisy's little cheek and explained softly, "Mom just wants to take you back to the place where Mom was born and grew up. Aren't you curious about what Mom looked like when I was little?""When you were little?" Daisy wiped away her tears and curiously looked into my eyes. "Were you as small as me?"Daisy's i
Kayla's POVFaced with the girl's stern accusations, I took a few deep breaths, trying to calm my emotions before offering her a smile.I continued, "Tell me, where did you hear all these things?""Everyone knows it." Although Martin had already left, the girl remained stiff and maintained a defensive posture when facing me."Every member of The Obsidian Pack knows that our Alpha abandoned us, allowing the warriors of The Dark Night Pack to overrun our land, making our home destroyed by the flames! And Alpha's daughter—"The girl's accusatory tone faltered. She looked at me, and the contempt in her eyes felt like a sharp blade cutting into me."...is actually marrying the enemy who ordered the massacre of our people!""Traitor! You and your father betrayed us! You betrayed our Pack!"...It was only at this moment that I realized, compared to the cruel mockery of others, children’s accusations were more heart-wrenching. A cold wind blew across my cheeks, accompanied by a chill. I foun
Kayla's POVMartin's is a man of great execution. In less than two days since I conveyed the command, Martin and his subordinates had settled all the residents and even repaired the square at the center of The Obsidian Pack, which had suffered from the ravages of war.After completing all arrangements, the Dark Night Pack warriors, except for Martin and his subordinates, begin evacuating from The Obsidian Pack.A grand revenge war had come to an end.However, things were not going to be that simple. The blood shed by The Obsidian Pack's people could not be erased with the arrival of freedom. I was acutely aware of this.Therefore, when, in the late hours of the night, a loud glass-shattering noise abruptly awakened us from our sleep, I wasn't surprised."Miss Reeves! Are you okay?!" I held my daughter, who was crying loudly due to the shock, and heard Martin's anxious inquiry from the door.I quickly put on my coat and then rushed to open the door for Martin."Someone threw stones, br
Kayla's POVFaced with a crowd that had descended into madness and anger, Martin, who had always been solemn, now wore an expression of anxiety and tension."Warriors! Protect Miss Reeves! Take her out of this chaotic place!"Martin immediately ordered, summoning the warriors to escort me away from here. However, I shook my head at him, insisting on staying."They are members of my pack. I can't just leave them like this! They need me.""But, Miss Reeves, I need to keep you safe!"While Martin was distressed, I remained calm, starting to issue commands."Listen, Martin, send someone to my house right now. Escort Daisy away from The Obsidian Pack.""What about you, Miss Reeves?"Martin looked at me, his eyes even showing a hint of panic."If something happens to you, my Alpha won't spare me! So please, let me stay by your side to protect you!""No!"I refused Martin's plea without hesitation, "You are a warrior of The Dark Night Pack. In the eyes of these people, you are almost equival
Kayla's POV"Is everything ready?"Watching the darkness gradually fall outside the window, I couldn't help but ask the maid behind me anxiously."Just a little more, Miss Reeves.""What's still missing?"Facing my inquiry, the maid smiled and draped a dark red cloak over me. Then, she tied a neat and pretty bow at my neckline."There, now nothing is lacking. You look perfect, Reeves... Oh no, Alpha."I breathed a sigh of relief at the maid's answer. It was only at this moment that I noticed she had changed how she addressed me."I'm not your Alpha yet, Tina.""You will be my Alpha soon."Tina looked at my slightly anxious expression and softly reassured my emotions, "Although I don't know how others feel, I am very happy about the prospect of you becoming the Alpha of The Obsidian Pack."Tina's words excited me, but I couldn't help feeling a twinge of guilt. I should have done this sooner, instead of letting the members of my pack go through so much pain.I looked at Tina and asked,
Nathan's POV"Declaration of War from Harrison Morris?"Klaus, seated on the throne in the conference hall, once again posed a question to Sebastian, who knelt on the ground."Are you sure he meant that, Sebastian?""Absolutely, Alpha."Sebastian pressed his forehead against the cold marble floor, refusing to lift his head."And not just Harrison Morris, but Peter Rufus as well. They, as Alphas, have united to declare war against The Blue Blood Pack.""Peter Rufus... Heh."Klaus chuckled from his throat, gripping the scepter in his hand and descending the steps."When I initiated the plan against the Rufus family, wanting to turn Donald Rufus into our pawn, I just didn't want to face something like today. However, no matter how perfect a plan is, when it falls into the hands of foolish executors, it becomes meaningless – even a weapon turned against us. And Elizabeth, she's the biggest fool in this plan!"Klaus forcefully struck the scepter on the floor, the dull sound echoing like a
Nathan's POV"Should I congratulate you, Nat... Oh no, our Targary?"As the crowd dispersed from the hall, Sebastian caught up with my steps from behind and intercepted me."If you don't want to, you don't have to force yourself to utter such insincere congratulations."I looked into Sebastian's eyes and could already guess that besides declaring war, Harrison Morris might have said something else to him – something about the truth of Elizabeth's death."I want to hear an accurate answer from you, Nathan!"Sebastian's ice-blue eyes were bloodshot with anger as he grabbed my collar, fiercely demanding, "Tell me, did you kill Elizabeth?""Yes."When I admitted it without hesitation, Sebastian abruptly raised his arm, swinging his fist towards my face.I didn't dodge, but I watched as his fist stopped just an inch from my face."Why didn't you hit me?""Why did you do it?"At that moment, Sebastian and I simultaneously voiced our questions, staring into each other's eyes."Because you've
Nathan's POVI accompanied Sebastian in burying Elizabeth. As Elizabeth's stiff and cold body gradually sank into the icy lake, I instinctively looked at Sebastian beside me. He didn't shed tears, but the loneliness and sorrow overflowing from his eyes directly pierced through my heart.Wrapped in such a heavy atmosphere, neither of us had the inclination to speak on our way back home."Thanks for your help, Nathan."At a fork in the road, Sebastian stopped and looked up, forcing a smile."But I still hope that what happened today will only be known to the two of us.""Of course."I reached out and patted Sebastian's shoulder, attempting to comfort him. But thinking that I was the one who killed Elizabeth, I opened my mouth and ultimately said nothing."Take care, Sebastian.""You too, Targary."Sebastian grinned at me, his tone suddenly becoming much more distant."Take care of yourself. There are more dangerous tasks waiting for us in the future.""Yeah."I nodded, gave a simple res