Adeline didn’t realize at first who the man standing before them was, but the way he looked at her coldly made her instinctively move closer to Enzo, seeking some form of protection. She shifted slightly, half-hiding behind him. Enzo glanced down at her, amusement flashing briefly in his eyes. He turned back to his father, crossing his arms. "Do you need anything, Father? I have somewhere important I must be, so I have no time to spare." Adeline blinked, her stomach dropping when she heard the word "father." Her heart skipped a beat as her fear deepened. If Enzo’s attitude was any indication of what his father was like, she could already sense that this man would be far worse. She tugged lightly on Enzo’s shirt, trying to remain hidden. Enzo raised a brow at her nervous gesture before his hand reached back, gripping her waist gently and nudging her forward. Adeline froze as he pushed her into the spotlight, her feet unwillingly moving her in front of him. Now standing directly
The pack's gates loomed in front of them as they drove out, the mansion growing smaller in the distance. Mr. Damien remained in the same spot, his figure dark against the entrance. His arms were crossed, and his expression had hardened further as he watched his son drive off with Adeline. Just then, a pack member approached from behind—a standard alpha by rank. His steps cautious as he had noticed Mr. Damien's foul mood from afar. The man bowed deeply as he stopped a few paces behind Mr. Damien. “Sir, I was told you called for me.”Mr. Damien barely spared him a glance, his eyes still focused on Enzo’s car in the distance. He raised a hand, motioning for him to come closer. “Forget that. Enzo just left the packhouse. Follow him and find out where he’s going.”The man, Leo, walked up to him and gulped audibly at the mention of Enzo’s name. Fear was evident in his eyes. The thought of trailing Enzo—an unpredictable Supreme Alpha—made his body tremble. Whoever did that clearly has a dea
The gate to the private parking lot creaked open as Enzo slowly pulled the car inside, parking in one of the vacant spots. Adeline furrowed her brows, staring out the window at the empty lot. “Why here?” she thought. Before she could voice her confusion, Enzo was already out of the car, slamming the door behind him. He turned back briefly to ensure she had stepped out before locking the car with a press of the button on his key. Without a word, he began striding toward the lot’s exit with his usual confident, almost arrogant pace.Adeline stood there, both arms raised in bafflement. "What is wrong with this man?" she muttered under her breath, shaking her head.Seeing that he wasn’t slowing down or giving her any explanation, Adeline had no choice but to run after him. By the time she caught up, he had already reached the sidewalk outside the lot. Desperate for answers, she grabbed his arm and pulled him to a stop. Gasping for breath, she leaned over, her hands resting on her knees.
Enzo’s lips twisted into a grin, clearly enjoying this back-and-forth. He tilted his head slightly, his usual cocky demeanor coming through as he spoke. “Sure, I could’ve just answered you. But where’s the fun in that? I enjoy seeing you act stupid.” Adeline’s brow furrowed, her gaze dropping down to her wrist, where his hand still held her. Her voice was calm, but there was an edge to it. “Let go of me, Enzo. Or else.”The challenge in her voice was impossible for him to resist. Instead of releasing her, he tightened his grip, his grin widening. “Or else what?” He asked with a mocking tone, “You going to throw a bigger stone this time?”Adeline’s eyes squinted, watching him intently. She was clearly thinking of something. After a pause, she cleared her throat, her expression shifting into one of mock seriousness. “Oh well, I warned you,” she said softly. And then, without hesitation, she yelled, "Help!" This man is abusing me!”The street immediately reacted. People walking by stopp
Enzo and Adeline stood in the shadows outside the Crimson Pack’s tall walls. Enzo paced restlessly, his brows furrowed in deep thought as he tried to figure out how they would sneak into the pack unnoticed. His eyes darted over to the large gate; so far, it was the only possible way they could get in. They couldn't climb over the wall either; it was insanely thick. Meanwhile, Adeline leaned lazily against a nearby tree, absently twirling a strand of her hair between her fingers. After what felt like forever, she let out an exaggerated groan. “Are we seriously just going to stand here all day?” she asked, her voice full of impatience. “It’s been almost an hour.”Enzo froze midstep, his entire body tensing up. His head snapped toward her, and for a moment, there was a twitch in his eye as he forced a smile, one that barely hid his irritation. He stalked over to where she stood.As he leaned down, their faces were mere inches apart, and Adeline instinctively leaned back, her cheeks flus
Adeline squinted at the floor, her brows knitting together as she tried to remember something. After a few moments, her face lit up with realization, and she snapped her fingers. “Ah! I think I know why,” she said, nodding her head. “From what I remember, my father told me this tunnel goes underground and leads back up to both entrances or exits. So, my guess is, we’re beneath the pack now.”Enzo frowned, still not entirely convinced. He walked over to the wall, tapping it lightly with his knuckles and listening closely to the sound. It felt solid and thick, but not impossibly so. He turned back to her, his expression skeptical. “Underground? Really? I didn’t feel us going downhill or anything. It felt like a flat road the whole time.”Adeline shrugged, unsure herself. She had also tried to understand how it works before, but it only ended up confusing her more. “I know it’s weird, but that’s what my father told me. And it’s the only explanation that makes sense. The walls are thick,
When they finally retraced their steps to the previous path, they took the right tunnel this time, hoping for better luck. The walk was short, but once again, they found themselves at a dead end. However, this wall was different—it looked almost identical to the outer walls of the pack’s territory.Enzo facepalmed, utterly fed up. They had been wandering through these tunnels for nearly an hour, and the barely functioning lights were starting to wear on his nerves. His patience was hanging by a thread. He turned to Adeline, about to make a rude remark, but before he could say anything, she walked right past him.Adeline approached the wall, tracing her fingers over the rough surface as if searching for something specific. She paused, nodded to herself, and glanced briefly at Enzo. “This is it.”She found a slightly protruding brick and, just like she had done outside, pulled it out and twisted it. With a soft grinding noise, a door-shaped section of the wall slid open, revealing the p
Adeline leaned back and shoved him away with all the force she could muster. Enzo stumbled back a step, caught off guard, but quickly regained his balance. He cleared his throat, adjusting his posture, before turning his attention back to the door. “Get your mind out of the gutter,” he muttered, his tone back to its usual gruffness. “I only pulled you close to keep your busy ass from moving and getting us caught. If you’re thinking what I think you’re thinking, you’re kidding yourself. You’re not my type.”Adeline stared at him, her mouth opening slightly in shock at his words before she scoffed and looked away, crossing her arms. “What the hell are you talking about? Something like that never crossed my mind. And besides, who would ever want to date an asshole like you?”Enzo chuckled, amused by her response. He pushed the door open slightly, checking the area again. When he saw it was clear, he turned to her with a smirk. “You mean the same asshole that’s currently helping you? Tha