A soft smile graced Alicia's face, reminiscent of the gentle glow of moonlight on a full moon. Her voice carried a softness as she shared her past and the story of her mother's passing. In stark contrast, after the death of his parents, he and Ellis refrained from discussing them with anyone. They even forbade any mention of their parents within the pack house. With time, he found himself no longer actively recalling the events preceding their parents' demise. He felt he had come to know Alicia on a deeper level. At one point, he perceived his mate as somewhat timid, sometimes too kind to those who tormented her, and at times courageous enough to reject him. But now, in Tobias' eyes, Alicia embodied a resilience and strength that surpassed anything he and Ellis had ever possessed. "You are strong. When I faced a situation similar to yours, I chose to bury and hide the memories associated with my parents," Tobias couldn't help but whisper his thoughts. Alicia halted and turned her h
"Are you kidding me?" Eric's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, giving him a foolish appearance."I don't recall ever joking with you when I was at home. You know I'm not the humorous type who enjoys making jokes," Alicia replied.Eric's legs went weak, and he grabbed the edge of his workbench to steady himself. He then asked, "So, when he called you his Luna, it meant that Tobias was actually Alpha Damian Howard?""You've guessed wrong," Alicia sighed. "The real Tobias has been a long-term resident at the medical center for... various reasons. I asked Damian to pretend to be Tobias because Dad seemed to be eagerly anticipating Tobias' arrival. I didn't want Dad to worry about my life at the Wilton Family.""How have things been for you at the Wilton Family? Good or Bad?" Eric inquired."Not bad. Alpha Ellis, Alpha Martin, and Tobias have been very kind to me," Alicia replied, a hint of guilt flashing across her face as she thought of her husband lying in the medical center for t
"My goodness, what is happening?" Mary shrieked, her eyes fixed on the imposing black wolf just a few dozen feet away from the pack house."Allie, run!" Jason repeated his warning before swiftly shifting into his wolf form. In an instant, the gray and white Alpha lunged at the massive black wolf, despite merely being less than half its size. Jason aimed for the black wolf's neck, but the agile creature easily evaded the attack.Undeterred, Jason pounced on the black wolf once more, this time leaping onto its back. However, the black wolf's powerful tail coiled around Jason, forcefully slamming him to the ground."How dare you harm my husband?!" Mary hissed angrily, her fear cast aside. She propelled herself out of the window, transforming into a wolf with brown fur and striking green eyes in mid-air, joining the fray."Dad!" Alicia screamed, her heart pounding as she witnessed Damian pinning her father to the ground, her hand instinctively covering her mouth.Her outcry caught the att
"Don't be foolish! Didn't you hear Dad telling us to run? Hide in the forest," Eric urged, tightly gripping Alicia's hand."No! I need to find out what's happening to him," Alicia insisted, attempting to break free from Eric's grasp. However, their movements were interrupted as a brown wolf leaped from the roof, landing before them."Run, Allie!" Eric exclaimed, positioning himself protectively in front of Alicia. Though his legs quivered with instinctual fear, he summoned his courage, recognizing that he was now her only shield against the towering brown wolf. Despite his vulnerability, he had to muster the strength to safeguard his elder sister.To Alicia's surprise, the brown wolf expelled a plastic bag from its mouth and swiftly transformed back into Lyon, a familiar face she recognized.Lyon hastily opened the bag and retrieved its contents, speaking rapidly, "Listen, Alicia, you have to get away from here. Alpha Damian is losing control. Here are your car keys and a newly develo
Alicia was stung by Damian's speculation, which unleashed a pent-up anger deep inside her."You bastard!" Alicia opened her mouth and bit down hard on the black wolf's paw resting on her shoulder. At the same time, she lifted her hindquarters, aiming for the sex between his legs, and kicked."Ouch!" cried Damian, and his wolf let out a humiliating howl of pain. He hadn't expected the seemingly gentle white wolf to kick him with such force in a split second.But the pain between his hind legs and the stabbing pain in his heart sobered Damian up a bit. He looked down at the white wolf who had risen to growl at him, realizing that the reason he felt the pain was because of the feelings they shared for each other after he had marked Alicia.A ray of moonlight squeezed through the gaps between the eucalyptus leaves and landed where Alicia's golden wolf pupils had been. Damian's eyes widened as he watched her golden eyes, purer than pure gold, become moist. The tears glistened in the moonli
Traitor. Alicia forced a bitter taste in her mouth. Only moments ago, Damian had called her Darling, and now he spat the word "traitor" at her. Alicia struggled to define the overwhelming emotions swirling within her—loss, sadness, anger, all tangled together. But now, with Damian's disbelief to her, he erected a consciousness barrier, she needed to act strategically to uncover what had happened to Alpha Martin and if Damian had done something to the Golden Moon Pack.First and foremost, she had to silence her thoughts so Damian couldn't access them. Then, she could utilize the significance of the ring to negotiate with him, ensuring the safety of her father, pack members, and even Alpha Martin and possibly Tobias and Alpha Ellis, shielding them from harm inflicted by the Moon Halo Pack.As Alicia's thoughts unfolded, Damian sneered, uncertain whether to label his mate as naive or foolish. She was merely a hybrid Alpha, born from the union of an Alpha and an Omega, incapable of erect
"Enough with the goodbyes! Betrayer, come with me at once," Damian commanded the white wolf, who was still tending to others' wounds, a sinister glint in his eyes.The scent of blood dissipated from the air, replaced by an intriguing mix of aromas he had never encountered before. Dominating the blend were notes of rosemary and peppermint, followed by an unusual yet harmonious combination of eucalyptus leaves and night-blooming flowers, with a hint of lavender lingering in the wind.Fixing his gaze on the source of the scent—the members of the Scarlett Pack—he observed that the wounds Alicia had licked were healing as if by magic, bathed in the moonlight and the dim orange glow of the streetlamps outside the pack house. It seemed that his mate possessed a peculiar ability to heal wounds, a secret she had kept not only from him but also from Tobias and any members of the Wilton Family. No, she might reveal that secret to Alpha Martin. Probably her healing ability could heal Martin's can
"Well then, betrayer, let's talk," Damian said, leaning against the back of the sofa, stretching his arms, and casually resting his long, straight legs on the coffee table in front of him.The lining of the men's suit rubbed against her skin, making her uncomfortable. But she had no choice. Alicia knelt on the carpet, knowing this wouldn't be an equal conversation. However, she remained composed. "As I said, I've hidden the ring in a discreet place. And I haven't seen Alpha Ellis or my husband Tobias safe and sound.""Your father's village is now under the jurisdiction of my Moon Halo Pack. You know, if I want to, after the ceremony, I can easily use my Alpha Voice to command you to tell me all the secrets you're hiding," Damian said, finishing with a snort. His gaze fell on his slender mate wrapped in his black suit, and he suddenly realized that having her wear his suit jacket was a bad idea.The size of the suit was enough to cover her upper body and private areas, leaving her long