Nox’s POVLast night, I caught a spy within the Renoir Pack. I should have been happy to have caught one. However..."Do you think she really witnessed it?" I inquired of Beta Dominic, who stood by my side.I heard him let out a sigh before responding, "Yes, Alpha. Luna Etizia witnessed it."That revelation was enough to make me feel absolutely awful.We had been having such a great time going out into the City together. It was an opportunity for me to improve my reputation with my wife.At the very least, I hoped it would cease her trembling whenever she laid eyes on me. But the events of that night shattered everything.After taking down the spy, who truly got what was coming to them, I caught a whiff of my mate's scent.I didn't spot her in the hallway, but I knew Etizia was there, observing me.She witnessed the bloody corpse sprawled on the floor and my claws that put an end to the man's life."Will Luna despise me once more?" I inquired of Dominic.This time, my Beta remained si
Nox’s POV My wicked father was the one who commanded everyone to conceal my face with a mask. There was a time when I revealed my face to my father and inquired why. But what was his response? "Your face disgusts me, Nox," he uttered. I wasn't foolish enough to not know which faces were deemed good and which were not. Honestly, I was aware that my face was better than that of the average man. However, my family despised the sight of me, and I grew up being treated like dirt. Once I discovered the reason behind it all, I made a promise to myself to never let anyone catch a glimpse of my face. But then, my partner entered my life and confessed that her heart skipped a beat just by looking at me. "Is that your way of saying you love my face?" I questioned my mate. She gazed at me with surprise, which was evident in her eyes. Then, she burst into laughter. "I can see you have quite a bit of confidence in yourself. Aren't you shy about asking me that?" she replied. “Not even a bit,”
Nox’s POVMy father, the Alpha, passed away.I took over as the new Alpha of Renoir Pack after a fierce battle. I also assumed the role of Alpha King, leading all Alphas.I managed to make peace between Renoir Pack and Diamond Pack, not just because of my title as Alpha King.To my surprise, my brother Timothy returned home and found his mate in the female Alpha of Diamond Pack. Their union symbolized the newfound peace between our packs.I fulfilled Etizia's seemingly impossible dream, but despite my accomplishments, I couldn't find happiness."She's not by my side," I muttered.Dominic noticed my despondency and asked, "Aren't you planning to visit her again?""I wanted to," I replied, my gaze shifting towards the window. "I missed her so much and I just wanted to see her again.""Well then, go for it. You're her mate, don't let some rogue steal her away. He wouldn't stand a chance against the Alpha King," Dominic suggested."But then what? Do you think Etizia would be happy?" I tur
Etizia’s POVI experienced a nightmare.In the depths of the forest, a monstrous creature without a face was pursuing me. I sprinted frantically, desperate to escape my relentless pursuer. However, my efforts were futile.As I glanced back, the faceless beast lashed out with its claws and struck my neck.I jolted awake with a gasp.Panting heavily, I clutched my neck, fearing that my head had been severed.Upon surveying my surroundings and realizing that I was safe inside my chamber in the Alpha King's castle, I breathed a sigh of relief.‘It’s just a dream. A dreadful one.’And I understood the cause of having such a dream. It stemmed from the horrifying scene I had witnessed a few days prior. The image was etched into my mind, impossible to erase."Just when I thought we were finally making progress," I whispered, my thoughts consumed by my husband.There were rumors circulating that he was a heartless werewolf responsible for the deaths of those who had caught a glimpse of his fac
Solenn’s POVDespite my pleas, my father refused to make peace with the Renoir Pack. The reason behind my desperate request was my deep affection for Timothy, the son of our sworn enemy.Unfortunately, the intense battle between our packs continued unabated.However, I found solace in the fact that the Moon Goddess had intervened in my favor. On my 18th birthday, I discovered my true wolf form and realized that Timothy was my destined mate.Tragically, my father's demise thrust me into the role of the new Alpha of the Diamond Pack. Determined to bring an end to the bloodshed, I extended an olive branch to the Renoir Pack and their Alpha King, Nox.As part of the proposed peace agreement, I requested that Timothy marry me.But to my dismay, Timothy made a shocking decision. Despite acknowledging our bond as mates, he chose to flee from the Renoir Pack, leaving me heartbroken and bewildered.Nox mocked me, claiming that peace could not be achieved thanks to his pathetic brother.Shatter
Phia’s POV (Etizia’s stepsister)The celebration for the peace in all Pack with the Alpha King has finally started. I wore my most stunning gown and attended the party with my father."Miss Phia from Esquar Pack?""You're even more beautiful in person!""Have you found your mate yet?""If you're free, maybe we can hang out sometime?"Male werewolves surrounded me as usual, but I paid them no mind. I haven't found my mate, and I won't settle for anything less.Why bother with those pups when I'm the respected daughter of an Alpha?What I wanted to see right now is Etizia.Is she really living a good life here?“Dad. Where is that bitch?” I asked dad."Let's just wait. The Alpha King and the Luna will be the last to arrive. They're the main attraction," my father replied.Main attraction?Haha, that's amusing.Etizia will never steal the spotlight."I never thought I'd see the day when someone like her would be in the spotlight," I muttered."If you're envious, why didn't you try to mar
Etizia’s POVHow will I meet my husband after that night?But now it felt like a pointless worry.Nox gently kissed the back of my hand and asked, "Would you like to dance with me?"My fingers twitched, remembering that his hands were the very hands that ended the life of the man I witnessed that night.However, I found myself unable to decline. Everyone was watching, and if I refused the Alpha King, it could mean my own demise.So, I accepted his hand, and he guided me to the center.The music began to play, and all the guests from different Packs created a special space for us to dance. Holding my husband's hand, I glanced around the room. I noticed Timothy watching from a distance, and memories of the incident between his wife and me flooded back. Thankfully, thanks to Timothy, his wife remained unaware of our past relationship."Do you know how to dance?" Nox interrupted my thoughts, bringing me back to the present."I'll do my best," I replied."Didn't you learn when you were in
Etizia’s POVThe dance came to an end, and despite all the mistakes I made, I surprisingly felt better than I had anticipated.Nox and I walked in silence, leaving the dance floor behind. Even though there was no conversation, there was a comforting aura surrounding us.However, that cozy atmosphere suddenly shifted. Nox abruptly stopped walking, causing me to halt as well. As I glanced at his face, I noticed a deep frown etched on his forehead.It was clear that something had displeased him. Intrigued by his reaction, I followed his gaze to see what had caught his attention.And there they were, Timothy and his wife, Alpha Solenn. My eyes were immediately drawn to the stunning blue dress she was wearing. It was unmistakably one of the dresses that Nox had gifted to me!Why is she wearing that?“Ha,” Nox made a small laugh.I saw him smiling at me, wearing a slightly puzzled expression on his face. He looked at me, the meaning behind his red eyes were clear.‘Did you give it to her?’