Harrison’s POVThe war that led to my father's death was incredibly brutal. Most of the warriors my father trusted had lost their lives in that battle. Only Simon Russell managed to survive, and his face bore an indelible scar from the conflict. The enemy had mistaken him for dead, preserving his life."Russell, I hope you can recount the circumstances surrounding my father's death, leaving no details out. Can you do this for me?"I visited Russell's home with Rick and questioned him directly about the events from those years."Of course."Russell, like a dedicated soldier, started to recount those bloody memories with a serious expression."It was a turbulent time when the entire werewolf world was in chaos. While other packs constantly fought for territory and resources, your father initiated a proposal for peace with all the packs.""At the time, The Dark Night Pack was prospering through financial means. Despite differing viewpoints, the Alphas from other packs willingly agreed to
Kayla’s POVListening to Harrison's account of what happened back then left me terrified."So, my father was also involved in that Alpha meeting, and he even conspired with others to plot the murder of your father...""That's right. Adding to what Luisa said, I speculate that, as part of the conspiracy, after my father's death, Alexander obtained a significant fortune. However, beyond that, he didn't gain any power."Compared to my fear and unease, Harrison appeared calm. But that calmness reminded me of the calm before a storm."Alexander might have considered using the Moonstone to fulfill his dream of becoming Alpha of The Dark Night Pack. That's why he stole the Moonstone. But because the Moonstone shattered, along with the other Alphas' alliance with the Elder Council to strip The Dark Night Pack of the right to choose a new Alpha, that completely shattered Alexander's dream. Hence, he believed those so-called allies had betrayed him.""So, my mother..."The truth was right in fr
Kayla’s POVWhen Harrison declared war on The Obsidian Pack as the Alpha of The Dark Night Pack, the entire world of werewolves was thrown into shock. Television, radio, the internet—almost everywhere was discussing the war and the war's slogan: revenge.I hadn't entered the frontline of the war, but I was still on edge all day, fearing that something would happen to Harrison in the battle.Finally, on the third day after the declaration of war, Harrison, covered in blood, brought Alexander before me."Are you okay, Harrison?"I paid no attention to the already limp Alexander on the ground and anxiously rushed toward Harrison, who was covered in blood, continually checking with my eyes if he had any injuries."Don't worry, I'm fine," Harrison reassured me as he pressed me onto the couch. "You know, facing someone like him, I don't even need to use force. This isn't my blood."Harrison took off his bloodied clothes, throwing them aside with disdain. "Take them out and burn them.""Yes,
Kayla's POV"So, Olivia used your stepmother to deceive you into going to the back of the mountain, and then she pushed you off the cliff? And your stepmother told you that your father, Alexander, was the one who killed your mother?"Amber looked at me, her face now wearing an expression of jaw-dropping astonishment."That's about the gist of it," I replied, strangely calm despite Amber's shock."In fact, over the years, Alexander has done many unforgivable things, but I always forgave him in my heart because he was my father. Now that I know the truth about him killing my mother, I finally have enough reason to convince myself to hate him. Strangely, this hatred has made my heart feel lighter.""Oh, my poor Kayla."After hearing my words, Amber hugged me, my heart aching, and only let go after a while."What about Harrison? I heard Peter mention that he waged a war against The Obsidian Pack under the pretext of 'revenge.' Was that also to avenge your mother?""No, Amber. That's a dif
Harrison's POV"So, Harrison, is it true that the reason you launched a war against The Obsidian Pack, as it's widely rumored, is to avenge your father's death?"Peter, who had just entered the study, couldn't even take a sip of his whiskey before impatiently asking the question that had been weighing on his mind for a long time."Aren't you going to taste this whiskey first? It's the finest Scotch I've imported from Scotland." I calmly sat back on the sofa, raising my chin toward Peter, who appeared quite anxious."Do you realize how chaotic it is outside now?" He continued."The best whiskeys are all safely stored in my house. So, how about having a drink with me first? I have everything under control out there. Alexander Reeves has already been thrown into The Dark Night Pack's dungeon. Their Alpha has been captured. What's left to call a war? What's there to be chaotic about?""But this is a war under the banner of 'revenge'!"In response to my seemingly indifferent attitude, Pete
Kayla's POVTo welcome Amber and Peter, Harrison hosted a sumptuous dinner at the villa.At the long table, Harrison and I, Amber and Peter sat on opposite sides. Daisy, who was very tired, had already eaten and was put to sleep in the bedroom."Do you remember the promise we made when we were young, Harrison?" Peter cut a piece of beef and placed it in his mouth, then looked at Harrison with a mischievous smile, which made him appear to be in good spirits.The relaxed atmosphere at the dinner table was a rare moment when Harrison playfully teased his best friend."When you were young, you said a lot of things, Peter, even I couldn't make you stay quiet for five minutes.""Well, that's not fair, Harrison. Back then, it was you... Wait a minute, you almost steered the conversation off track again."Peter wiped his mouth with a napkin, then put down his knife and fork, smiling as he held Amber's hand next to him."We made a promise back then that when we both found our mates, we would w
Kayla's POV"Amber? Amber! May I come in?"Hearing the intermittent cries from the room, I gently knocked on the guest room's door. Fortunately, Amber had no intention of isolating herself. After a few seconds, I heard her voice from inside."Come in.""Oh... Amber..."I closed the door behind me and quickly walked to the bedside, tightly hugging Amber, who was still crying."Don't be so sad, sweetheart; you're still carrying a baby. Excessive grief won't be good for your health and the baby's well-being, Amber."I patted Amber's back, trying to calm her. It worked, especially when I reminded her of her unborn child. She gradually stopped crying.She lifted her head from my embrace, her eyes teary, and asked, "Where's Peter? Did he leave? Did he really just leave me here all alone?""Calm down, Amber."Not wanting to upset her further, I didn't immediately answer her question."Actually, I think Peter has a point. We met Donald Rufus at your wedding, and he seemed like a dangerous cha
Kayla's POVAfter comforting Amber, I returned to my room with a lingering heaviness in my heart. Before I could even turn on the lights, a deep voice suddenly echoed in the dim room."Why are you back so late?""Harrison!"I patted my chest, trying to calm my heart that had nearly jumped out of my throat due to Harrison's sudden presence. With a tone of surprise, I complained to the shadowy figure in the dark, "Please, don't appear in my room so suddenly, okay?"Afterward, I turned to open the room's light. However, a strong hand grabbed my wrist in the dark."Your room? Sweetie, everything here belongs to me, including you."Harrison pulled me into his embrace. I heard his deep laughter, and I even forgot to ask why he was here."During dinner tonight, you heard what Peter said, right?"I had a moment of distraction, and I couldn't follow Harrison's thought process. "What?""It's about our old agreement, the one Peter and I made. When we both find our mates, we get married, become A
Ely's eyes widened in disbelief when Daisy told Ely about Pearl's blind date.Daisy put her hands on her hips and shouted, "go and get her back quickly. I want her to be my sister-in-law. She can't marry anyone else."Ely had no idea why Pearl would go on a blind date.Last week, they were sleeping together.Pearl had refused to see him for some reason this week, but he thought she just needed time to come to terms with the change. He thought he had Pearl, but Pearl was seeing other men.He couldn't accept it. He had to ask for an answer.He grabbed the car keys off the table and ran out.Daisy put her hand to her mouth in the shape of a trumpet and shouted at his back, "Come On!"……Pearl was sitting in a quiet corner of the cafe, listening to the introduction of the young man sitting across from her.This man is an ideal husband. His father is a senior manager at a consulting firm in Seattle, and his mother is a doctor. He is a warm, handsome, gentle Stanford graduate who is now the
"Please go back. My sister doesn't want to see you." Eva's tone was a bit harsh, and she stood at the door, blocking Ely's entry."Eva, please let me in. I have something to say to Pearl," Ely implored Eva. He's obviously not sleeping well, and he's got a little stubble on his chin.Eva, always soft and gentle, looked at Ely, who had taken care of her since childhood, and said angrily, "Don't come looking for my sister! I've never seen her so sad. She's been locked in her room for three days!"Hearing the news, Ely became even more worried. "I was wrong. I want to apologize to her."Ely steps forward, trying to get into the house, but Eva refuses to step aside. "I would never let you in today."Eva turned and ran into the house, locking the door behind her.Ely stood there, looking up at the window in Pearl's room.Her room was dark.What's she doing? Is she crying?Ely tries to break in again, but Ulric calls out behind him, "You're not seeing her today. Please go home."Ely turned.
15 years later,"Have you thought about it?" Ely raised his eyes and asked with a gentle smile. "would you like to bet with me?""Why not? We've been betting all my life, and I hardly ever lose." Pearl sneered at him contemptuously. "But I'll up the ante: If I win, you give me your medical project."Ely remained calm. "Pearl, I don't remember you being interested in a medical project.""Nonsense! Just say whether you bet or not!""I'll bet," Ely laughed. " But I'm going to raise the stakes too.""Say it!""How about a night with me?" Ely, the new Evans CEO, changed his gentle smile, leaned over, and whispered in her ear, "If you lose, sleep with me."Pearl wanted to scratch his face with the fork she was holding. But his face attracted many women in the city crazy, she did not dare to hurt him, only glare at him.Ely smiled with pleasure and waited patiently for her answer."OK," Pearl said, gritting her teeth.She's gonna win.……Pearl came back to the company.After dealing with a f
Pearl was so happy after Gwen gave birth to the twins that she shared the good news with all her friends at school.Every day after school, she would rush out of class, get in her car, put on her seat belt, and say to the driver, "I'm going home to look after my mommy and Carl and Ava."Carl and Eva are the names Pearl gave the newborn babies. She picked them out at the first glance of Ulric's long list of names."Carl, Eva. I like those two names." Pearl doesn't like complicated names."Okay," Ulric touched her head. "You're the big sister now. This is your first successful task: name your little brother and sister."Pearl looked up with pride. She wanted to be a big sister. It would give her a sense of accomplishment.Eva is an introverted, quiet girl. She became Pearl's little tail when she could walk, smiled shyly at Pearl's words, and seldom cried.Pearl was very fond of Eva. She often kissed Eva. "Oh, Eva, you're as cute as a Daddy Doll. I don't want you to grow up. I want you t
After learning that Gwen had fainted, Ulric immediately suspended a meeting with a wealthy Middle Eastern businessman and rushed out of the conference room."Sorry, my wife is in the hospital now."An hour later, Ulric appeared at the door of the hospital room, panting.Gwen has always been a healthy and energetic person, and she rarely fell ill. For as long as Ulric could remember, Gwen only had stomach pains when she ate erratically, but since her stomach had recovered a lot under his care, Ulric couldn't understand why she fainted.Is she sick? And he was such a careless husband that he didn't even notice it."Gwen!" Ulric yelled as he pushed open the door.But there was no one in the room, just Gwen's Hermès bag on the sofa.Ulric's mind was more disturbed, and he wanted to see her now, to make sure she was all right.“There you are.” Gwen's voice rang behind him."Oh, honey, are you okay?" Ulric held her shoulders nervously, his eyes wandering over her body.Gwen looked no differ
Zora is not the only one who is preparing for pregnancy, but also Gwen.Pearl is now 4 years old. She has been a lively and outgoing girl since she was a child and likes to make friends. As long as she plays with her friends, she is willing to share all her toys and likes to kiss her friends.Gwen didn't understand her daughter's behavior. She asked Pearl, "Honey, why did you kiss them?""Because I love them. Daddy loves Mommy, so you kiss every day. I love my friends, and I want to kiss them," said Pearl happily."Well... Pearl, there's a difference between a kiss between me and Your Daddy," said Gwen, holding her forehead."Why?" Pearl looked at her with big, innocent eyes.Gwen was speechless. She didn't know how to explain it to Pearl. Come on, Pearl's just a kid. A kiss between kids is a sign of friendship. She doesn't have to be nervous."You can kiss your friends, but you have to get permission first. If a strange person kisses you, you have to say NO, okay?""Yes, Mommy." Pear
Three years later.Cecil is unhappy these days because he learns from his assistant that there is a man who likes to appear in front of Zora lately.Although Zora and he had gotten married 3 months ago. He had already put a diamond ring on her finger, but he was still nervous whenever a man peeked at Zora.He picked up the information his assistant had gathered about the man and flipped through it carefully.Huh! He remembers this boy called Claude. Four years ago, when Zora first moved to Los Angeles, he asked Zora to watch a game with him. Although he showed up just in time to bring Zora's attention back to him, he still remembered the threat this man brought to him.A sunny, handsome, athletic football quarterback.Both he and Zora have graduated. Zora is now an independent curator, and Claude is a professional football player.Zora had already forgotten about him, but last week his team made a deal with Zora's studio, so the guy named Claude started coming around to Zora under var
Liam sat on the couch, browsing through the report his assistant had sent him before turning off his phone and leaning back on the couch, with his eyes closed.He had to admit that he was getting older. When he was younger, he could lead an army for three days in the desert or rainforest without feeling sleepy, but now his energy was getting worse. After some travel today, he now feels tired.Since the surgery, his body has become weaker. But as special forces general, he would rather die in battle than become an old man who is taken care of.Getting old is a cruel thing for a general.Liam coughed a few times and he pulled out his pocket watch. It was time to take his medicine.He took out a bottle with medicine, read the label the doctor put on it carefully, and then took a few pills.It was in this quiet room that Liam let go of his pride and showed a sense of loneliness and weakness.There was a knock at the door. The sound starts with some urgency, then becomes regular.Liam stra
Ulric's uncle, Liam Rockefeller, came to Los Angeles alone, and he didn't tell Ulric ahead of time.Last year, to defeat Richard, Ulric called him to find help.Even though they hadn't spoken in years, Liam recognized the phone number at first glance. He pressed the answer button, "Hello?""Uncle, this is Ulric," Ulric spoke a little hesitantly, not as decisively as he usually did."I know, is there anything I can do to help?" Liam changed his old authoritarian and angry voice to a gentle one. He knew Ulric must be in a difficult situation, otherwise, he wouldn't have called him, especially since he was so proud."I have a good friend, you know, Vince, who has been in trouble lately," Ulric said.Ulric and Vince grew up together in New York, and Liam knew Vince and liked him a lot."Oh, that guy, what's wrong?" Liam frowned. If there was one thing that Ulric and Vince couldn't solve, it had to be tricky. Oh, God, he hoped the two lads wouldn't suffer.Ulric had told his uncle what hap