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2025-01-24 20:53:19“Are you alright? Did he hurt you? I’m so sorry you got dragged into this mess.”
A soft voice whispers behind me and I turn around to blink. Beta John. Is he talking to me? “ Yes. I am talking to you.” He had a smile on his face and my cheeks flare. Damn. I said that out loud. Didn't I? His voice is filled with genuine concern, his eyes locked on my neck. “ I am so sorry I-” “ Don’t be. It wasn't your fault.” He offers me his handkerchief and I take it with reluctant fingers. His gaze is soft—so much softer than the cold, stormy grey of….his “ There is a cut. Should I take you to the doctor?” My eyes widen. "Th-thank you. But I’ll manage." My voice shakes, betraying the calm I’m trying to project. I’m not used to anyone caring, but I can’t let it show. My eyes avoid his and I grip the shawl tightly around half of my face. “Are you sure?” he asks, stepping closer, his concern unwavering. "Yes. Thank you, Sir," I say, trying to keep my tone steady. I don’t know what to make of his kindness. It’s too much... too unfamiliar. Does he want something from me? Why is he being so nice? “ Beta John. You can call me Beta John. And you are?” He offers me his palm to shake and I rub my dirty hands on my jeans before shaking his warm ones. He smiles. And my heart thuds. “ Eve.” I stutter out. Before I can say more, he pulls out a pouch from his pocket, holding it out toward me. “This is for you—a token of apology for what happened back there.“ My eyes widened, staring at the pouch. “ No Sir I can’r repay-” Beta John shook his head. “You don’t owe me anything, Eve.” He spoke my name as though we knew each other since years. “Take it. Use it for yourself, for your family.” Hesitant, I accepted the pouch with trembling hands. The weight of it made my knees wobble. “Thank you,” I whispered, overwhelmed. “You didn’t have to—” “I insist,” he interrupted gently. Then, as though reading my thoughts, he added, “Not everyone in this world is as cruel as the people you’ve met today. You shouldn’t have to bear the weight of it alone.” Something warm sparked in my chest, and for the first time that day, I felt like crying for a reason other than despair. He was a great warrior. I am sure. But he was even a better man at heart. “Take care of yourself, Eve.” And just like that, he was gone, leaving me standing there, clutching the heavy pouche filled with more coins than I’d ever dreamed of having. The weight of the coins sinks into me. Wait... What just happened? Did I just get lucky? I look down, eyes wide. There are so many coins. Enough to buy food for the whole group for days, maybe even weeks. This isn’t just a handout. This is... a windfall. A reward. For a moment, it doesn’t feel so bad. I didn’t just walk out of a death trap. I earned something. A smile spreads across my lips. The thought of sharing this with everyone, seeing their faces light up with joy, makes my chest feel warm. But then those eyes flash in my mind. Those cold, merciless gaze. Scary. No, more than scary. Deadly. His eyes—the way they look right through me—like he could take my soul and I will only thank him for it. They burn into my mind. I shudder and push the thought away. It doesn’t matter. His Beta gave it to me himself. These coins are mine now? Right? And now I will use them to spread more smiles and happiness. Just perfect! …. I practically ran all the way back to the shelter, the excitement bubbling up inside me like a child with a secret. Bursting through the door, I found everyone where I’d left them—curled up in thin blankets, huddled close for warmth. The sight always made my chest ache, but today was different. Today, I could make it better. “Everyone, look!” I called out, and the room stirred with murmurs. I emptied one pouch onto the floor, letting the coins spill out like a river of gold. Gasps erupted around me. “Food,” I announced, grinning ear to ear. “Warm clothes. Enough for all of us.” The children cheered first, their small voices filled with joy, and soon the adults joined in, their tired eyes glimmering with hope. Within an hour, I’d returned with bags of bread, meat, and warm clothes. We sat together, eating and laughing like we hadn’t in years. A little girl named Tessa hugged my leg, her face smeared with crumbs. “You’re an angel, Eve,” she said, beaming up at me. For a moment, I let myself believe it. But then I realised it wasn’t me. It was him. Beta John. He was the reason behind everyone’s smile. He is right. Not everyone is bad in this world. Some good souls are still left in this world, and moon goddess will always protect them.Related chapters
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The street buzzed with life and I hummed a tone, feeling lighter after seeing the smiles and laughter of everyone back at the shelter. Through I knew my happiness was borrowed at best but we should enjoy the little we get, right? “Scar,” Lilly’s voice cut through my thoughts.“You can fool them,” she said, her voice low, almost conspiratorial. “Not me. Where did you get all those coins, Scar?”Busted.We had been together since we were 7 at the orphanage. Of course she would know. “I didn’t do anything wrong, Lilly. I swear,” I said quickly, holding my hands up in defense.“Did you steal again, Scar?” Her voice was steady, but her suspicion was a blade, her eyes narrowed at me.I sighed, stepping closer to her and sliding an arm around her neck, gently tugging her toward the side of the street, away from prying eyes. “Stop overthinking,” I said with a small grin. “How about I treat you to drinks and some yummy food? My treat.”Her expression softened slightly, though her skeptici
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"You’re bleeding. Eve, sit down. Come—"Beta John’s voice was calm, but I didn’t have the patience to hear it. My hands shot up, grabbing his arm, gripping him like he was my last lifeline."Sir, please," I rasped, my voice trembling. "They took her. I don’t know what to do—"“Eve," he interrupted, his brow creased with concern. "You’re not fine. You’re injured. First, let us—"“No!" The word erupted from me, sharp and raw. I didn’t care if my voice cracked or if my ribs screamed in protest. Desperation surged in my veins like fire. "Why don’t you understand? I am fine! But she’s not! God knows what those men are doing to her! I need you to find them—I need you to do something! Talk to your highness for me, sir! Please!”My outburst left him momentarily stunned. His hand dragged through his hair, his expression shifting to one of reluctant defeat.“Fine," he muttered. "Tell me her residence number, and I’ll send my men to search thoroughly.”My heart plummeted. Panic clawed at my ches
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I swallow thickly, my throat tightening as I watch him pull his plate toward me. A silent command. An unyielding demand. He expects me to eat.I sigh, knowing it’s useless to argue with this man.“Fine. Leave me at least.”His grip doesn’t loosen.“You lost that privilege when I asked you the first time like a gentleman,” he murmurs, voice smooth but edged with warning. “This is exactly where you eat now.”My fists clench beneath the table.This controlling brute.I reach for my fork, determined to reclaim even the smallest sliver of control, but before I can grasp it, he snatches it from my fingers and hurls it aside. It clatters against the floor with a sharp metallic ring.“What the hell—”Before I can finish, he presses his own fork into my fingers—the same fork he ate with.“You eat with this.”What twisted game is he playing now? Why does it have to be his fork? His presence coils around me like smoke, suffocating and inescapable. I bite back my protests, unwilling to give him t
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The stone hall echoed with each step as the maids led me through the towering corridors. Their whispers were hushed, their gazes cautious, but I paid them no mind. My thoughts swirled like a tempest, thick with last night’s storm—the cold seeping into my bones, the wind clawing at my skin. My body was still adjusting to the warmth inside.I clenched my fists, shaking off the damp chill that still lingered. The grand doors of the courtroom loomed ahead, two guards stepping aside as they pulled them open.A sea of faces turned toward me. The nobles, the warriors, the council. And in the center, stood two familiar figures—Charlote and Helen.I stopped short.The very same women who had sneered at me, mocked me, disrespected me… and yet they were here, bound by silence, awaiting judgment.I should have expected this. Yet, I was not prepared for the sheer weight of it.My lips parted to speak, to remind them I would not—would never—apologize, but then… I felt it.A presence.He sat on the
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White.Plain. Simple. The most unremarkable thing I’ve ever seen.And yet the scent on them—My fingers tighten around the fabric. My jaw clenches. My mind blurs.Mine.The word slams into me with a force that shouldn’t be possible. My wolf hits on my walls.What the fuck am I doing?I look like a pervert.I drop them like they’ve burned me, raking a hand through my hair. A growl curls in my throat, low and guttural. Shoving the thoughts aside, I strip down and step into the shower, letting the scalding water bite into my skin.By the time I step out, the haze has dulled, but the irritation lingers.I pull on a pair of boxers and return to the bedroom.She’s still where I left her. Small. Vulnerable. Sleeping soundly in my bed.I lay on my side and suddenly remember why she is doing this. I mindlink John.“Beta. Any news?”Silence.“John?”His voice finally comes through, strained. “Y-yes, Alpha. I got her. I…”Something’s wrong.My fingers twitch. “What happened?”More silence. Then,
