Oliver appeared visibly better since the last time I had seen him, after his mission and the tortures he endured. The mere memory of that dark camp, the fallen wolf bodies, and Harvey being momentarily subdued by the beast were enough to snap me out of my trance.The alpha's snout brought me back to reality, jolting me from my grim recollections.“Is everything okay?” he inquired, gazing at me with analytical eyes. “There's no reason to fear the Beta. Any threat against you is a direct affront to me; he wouldn't dare.”Apparently, my scent of panic had spread, as Oliver, now in his human form, furrowed his brow, and the watchful wolves also directed their gazes my way.“It's nothing,” I murmured, offering a timid smile, feeling embarrassed.“My king,” the Beta respectfully acknowledged.“Beta, why are you in your human form?” the Alpha impatiently growled. All lowered their heads in submission and fear.“I apologize, my Alpha.” Oliver subtly inclined his head and directed his gaze tow
Observing the surroundings, Sophie shuddered at the thought of what was happening there with the enemies.“She didn't survive long,” Beta remarked as he passed by Sophie. “Harry fell for my sister, and he's not known for being kind. It didn't take long for the news to arrive that Helena didn't survive his cruelties.”“I'm so sorry, Oliver!” Tears welled up in Sophie's eyes.“Me too. That's why, hybrid, in response to your question, yes, I am loyal to our Lycan King. He doesn't tolerate injustices, doesn't allow others to come and take what is rightfully ours, and would never trade his wolves away!” The gleam of pride in Oliver's eyes confirmed his admiration for Harvey.Sophie nodded.POV: SOPHIE“This place is eerie,” I commented as I approached the board covered in information about wolves and witches. My attention was drawn to a single highlighted word: “legend.”” Legend of the Twins?” I looked curiously at the Beta, who approached and casually covered the board.“There are countl
“And do you think you need the Goddess to tell you what to feel?” I ran towards Beta to catch up with him, curious. The question seemed to catch him off guard, but he responded with a smile. “Alpha King was right, you're perceptive.” There was a glint of admiration in the blond man's eyes beside me. The gods make choices for us based on the purity of our souls, so there's always a perfect compatibility in their decisions.”“Does this inhibit what you feel for Victoria? What will happen to your relationship if she's not chosen?” I inquired, curious about the dilemma he faced. “It would be a memorable story.” The Beta's faint smile revealed that this would be a painful decision, but he wouldn't dare defy his goddess's wishes.“I understand… Do you think the Moon made the right choice in assigning me to the Alpha?” This doubt gnawed at me, and I needed to know, from the King's right hand, if I was worthy of the title bestowed upon me. Finally, we stopped in front of a cozy cabin. I admir
“In the shower?” I swallowed hard, shivering at his touch. He lifted my chin to his face.“What a mischievous mind, human,” he teased boldly. “Is that what you want? For me to give you a bath?”I tried to push him away, but Harvey was persistent.“That's not what I meant,” I stammered clumsily.“And what did you mean, Sophie?” he whispered, brushing his lips against mine and igniting an inner fire.“I'm tired, Harvey, I didn't mean anything.” I smiled gently, raising a hand to stroke his silky hair. “Can I go rest?”In one swift motion, he lifted me off the ground and threw me over his shoulder, heading up the stairs.“Alpha, I said I didn't need help!” I yelled, squirming and struggling. “Let me go!”He gave me a daring slap on my rear and squeezed it with audacity.“I don't care what you said,” he shrugged, amused. “If you keep struggling, I'll strip your clothes off, spank your lovely behind, and then bite and savor your skin vigorously.”I immediately stopped moving, even holding
“I heard wolves approaching.” I looked back, and there was the Beta with a small pack.“Follow your destiny,” the twisted voice coming from the child said, becoming more intense. Snow covered the little witch's body, and she disappeared before us.“But what the hell just happened here?!” I asked, confused and not understanding.“Mrs. Luna, come on, it's no longer safe here!” Oliver growled, sniffing the air.I repeated the gesture, sniffing, and I felt that foul odor of dark magic, the same one that had attacked me near the camp.“Oliver!” I growled, getting into a defensive stance.“Not today, Sophie!” he warned. “Let's run!”We started running as fast as we could. Eerie laughter echoed through the forest, coming toward us. They were chasing us and playing with us.“Hi-bri-da, come back, let's play!” The malicious voice grew more intense, making me tremble. The sky darkened as if a storm was forming, the air grew dense, and my heart pounded, so intensely that it felt like it might bu
I decided it was time to prepare a special dinner to celebrate Conan's birthday, so I called one of the maids and asked her to arrange everything, including a small cake for us to celebrate the moment.However, the day passed, and I didn't see any sign of Alpha. The evening was approaching, but I was determined to celebrate not only my nephew's life but also my own survival. My life had turned upside down, but it had been filled with deep and genuine love thanks to my nephew. I had gained an alpha with a peculiar sense of humor, but his serious words always left a lasting impression on me.In the meeting room, we were discussing matters related to the attacks of the dark witch, the figure lost in the legend. It seemed that she had succumbed to the darkness, becoming a link and a gateway to this world. This revelation was deeply concerning, as we hadn't had any reports of darkness looming over our world for years.I sighed, perplexed by the situation. I questioned the importance of the
“And for you, it's not important either, is it?” I raised an eyebrow, feeling a little upset.“Every day with you is important!” He poked my nose, going over to pick up the little one. “You are quite the troublemaker.”I laughed, enjoying the scene.We continued with a peaceful dinner, and after the birthday wishes, one of the servants took Conan and carried him to his rest area. Harvey requested a bottle of wine from one of his finest vintages. We sat comfortably in the living room.“This wine is truly delicious,” I commented.“Not as much as you!” the Alpha teased.“Not more than, what was her name?” I pretended to think as I put my hand to my chin. “Suellen…”He laughed at my performance.“Much more, my hybrid!” Raising the glass in my direction, he toasted. “Are you ready for the test tomorrow?”“Actually, no. But I'll do everything to stay here and be with Conan!” I gripped the glass with determination.The Alpha nodded.“Keep that in mind, human. Tomorrow, you need to succeed
However, as always, there was a twist: we needed to eliminate or delay our competitors because there was only room for one winner.I ran as if my life depended on it, and indeed it did. My proximity to Conan was at stake, and I was willing to do anything to maintain it. I took the lead in the race, casting furtive glances over my shoulder to watch the other competitors. Some of them were biting and sabotaging each other in their eagerness to claim victory. The enormous wolf that had threatened me before lunged in my direction and leaped over my head, striking my face with a powerful paw that nearly knocked me senseless.I snarled with anger, keeping my eyes wide open as I assessed the surroundings, just as Beta had taught me. Even under pressure, I sought to strategically analyze the situation. I spotted a shorter path through the trees and headed in that direction. The imposing wolf watched me but continued on, allowing me to shorten the distance.I skillfully navigated among the maj