I immediately lowered my head to fix my dress. I forgot to put makeup on my wounds today.I thought no one would notice that since I was wearing decent clothes.On the other hand, Liana's eyes discovered my wounds when I knelt down. I scolded myself for my carelessness.Liana grabbed my hand and pulled me toward the dressing room. After closing the door, she inquired,"Where did you get those marks?"I chuckled awkwardly. "I fought with a rogue and got that mark," I lied."Yeah, it looks raw. Why didn't you dress it up? It will heal soon."I appreciated her advice, but I had tried. In fact, I was shocked when I saw it had not healed despite my fast healing power. Following that, I tried to apply medicine, but it never healed."It's a relief that you are fine. Don't go to the forest again. You may have heard of the council party many months ago. That time, they said rogues were everywhere. Though they could cease the disease that the rogues were spreading, a lonely woman should stay aw
Max was staring at me with stunned eyes, as if he had seen a ghost."It has been a while. Where have you been? I had been looking for you," he muttered.I was taken aback. "You were looking for me?"Just to make sure I was not dreaming, I gave my hand a quick pinch.I let out a hiss when I realized that it was not a dream and he was standing in front of me!My eyes almost got teary as I found new hope for my brother. I had been searching for him for so long. Finally, my luck turned out to be on my side, and he himself showed up at my door.A broad smile appeared on my face because of it.He started to walk, making his way toward me.However, he got hit on his leg by a chair on a table.I immediately took off my apron and rushed to help him."Max, are you okay?" I asked, holding his arm.When he looked at me, I realized he was drunk."Max, please sit down."I pulled a chair for him, and thankfully, he sat down there."What happened to you? Why are you drunk, Max?"The smell of alcohol
I slowly moved my face back. My wolf's words came to mind when I heard him calling out the word "healer."According to my wolf, I would be a healer in the future, which I did not believe. If I had this mark on my body, then I could at least consider it.I saw Max staring at me again. I felt frightened by his long and deep gaze.Was he possessed by something?I cleared my throat and got to my feet. "I think I can help you to ease your headache a little by brewing some coffee for you."I turned around but stopped when he grabbed my hand.I turned to him and saw him resting his head on the table once again."If you want to help me, then help me get back to my car. I want to go back to the hotel."I thought for a moment. He helped me the night I was drunk with great care, like a gentleman. Today, it was my turn to help him.By the way, I could not lose contact with him. He could be the life savior of my brother."Okay, let's go."I took his arm and encircled it around my shoulder while I
Looking at Adrian, I felt like I was seeing him after ages. Because of everything that I had to go through during the entire month, he did not allow me to forget about him for even a single day.From the way he was punishing me by preventing me from seeing my children to the wound that he gave on my chest, everything reminded me of him, only fueling me inside."You!"Adrian said it with an angry tone.I guessed that he was not aware that it was me until I turned to him after hearing his voice.I looked away from him and bowed my head to him.He was my head Alpha now. I was bound to bow down to him.Although Alpha in rank, I had never had a desire to run a pack or win a war to make someone else's pack mine. However, last time, I did want to win. It was only to save my family's lives and their reputation.Even though losing the war damaged their reputation, I was thankful that Adrian allowed my family to continue living under his peaceful rule.One thing that always surprised me was tha
My lips parted in shock. How could Adrian possibly have such a thought? Not only was he a cold-blooded man, but he was also the most filthy man I had ever come across.What did he think of me? Who was I? A slut who roamed around men to sleep with them?I was on the verge of growling at him. But I tightened my fists to control myself."You are misunderstanding the situation, Alpha," I said blankly while looking into his eyes.His eyes were filled with scorn for me, which was something that I had seen before.He scoffed at me. "Did I even need to ask you that question? You, you are the woman who can do anything to get what she wants. You drugged me that night and slept with me. The next day, you pretended to be innocent and forced my father to marry me. Do you plan to do the same with Doctor Max?"One by one, he was talking nonsense. "I don't want to listen to you. Please leave us in our position. You can leave now."I turned around with Max and began to walk. Adrian grabbed my hand to
I turned my head to look at Adrian. "We can manage," I uttered at him.He did not pay attention to me and looked at Max directly."It's already late, and you are not in a good state. I can't let you get harmed in my pack. So get in the car."Max slowly turned to face him, and then he gave Adrian a nod."Thanks, Alpha Adrian."I closed my eyes in annoyance. Max should not have accepted his offer.After heaving a sigh, I walked toward the car while holding Max. I opened the back door and helped him sit inside.I walked around the other side and opened the door. Before I could get inside, Adrian grabbed the edge of the door to stop me."Where are you getting in?" he asked.I looked at him and replied, "In your car?"I mean, was it not obvious to him?He frowned at me. “Why? Do you want to go to the hotel so you can carry out your plan?”He was getting on my nerves right now. How could a person take so much humiliation at a time?"I don't care what plan you are thinking about. But I don't
I turned my attention away from his gaze and looked out the window. It took us more than half an hour to reach the hotel. Out in front of the hotel, Adrian pulled over the car.I glanced at the hotel and realized that it was the same hotel where I had stayed during the time when I stayed in the pack to help Adrian's father with Max's cure.I turned my head to the side, only to find Max sleeping peacefully on my shoulder.I stared at him for a while. He looked somehow cute to me in his sleeping state.The sound of a knock on the window glass caused me to divert my attention away from Max and brought me back to the realization of what I had been thinking until that moment.'What is wrong with you, Natalia?' I asked myself and shook my head.The moment I turned my head to look out the window, I noticed Adrian glaring at me.After he had made my life a living hell, he still had the courage to give me glares every time, which led me to believe that he only needed one opportunity to kill me
Adrian's POVAs soon as Natalia admitted that she had drugged me that night, I was taken aback. I fixed my gaze on her deep blue eyes.I saw flashes of fur inside them, which took me off guard. A frown formed on my face. Wasn't it supposed to be me who should feel anger in my heart? This woman played me and moved on in her life without even thinking about how I would repair my life, which she had ruined many years ago."Happy? You know the truth now," she said while laughing like a mad woman.She folded her hands in front of me and said, "Now let me live my own life. If I destroyed your life by marrying you, please forgive me. If I am a sinner, then marrying you in the past is the deadly sin of my life. I know you hate me for that marriage, and believe me, I am regretting meeting you in my life every single day."I was shocked when I caught a glimpse of tears in the corner of her eyes. She was trying her best to keep them from falling, and she was able to do it perfectly. I could not
FOUR YEARS LATER ...Under the leadership of Alpha and Luna, the Crystal Pack had grown into a formidable pack. Everyone used to be afraid of Alpha Adrian, but after his Luna joined him, the fear doubled because they were the power couple in the werewolf world."Luna Natalia,"The maids bowed to the stunning woman as she walked glamorously through the corridors. She gave them nods as she passed them.Other Lunas were envious of her, finding it hard to believe a woman could possess such powerful abilities. She was an Alpha female and not only that, she was giant like her mate.It was as if they were both moon children, destined to be together forever.In the past few years, Natalia has experienced every stage of her life with her husband, and time has passed very slowly with each passing year. Her life had completely changed. Her opinions, her way of thinking, her way of talking, her etiquette, and many other things had changed. However, what did not change was her heart. She cared
After the crown ceremony,Natalia glanced at Grace, considering taking Adelia to the bedroom."Mom, you must be tired from holding her.""No, it's okay. Amanda was there with me all the time."Natalia moved her hand up. “She is asleep. You can—”Adrian came over to her and stopped her. "You can leave her to Mom. I am sure she can handle her. You look worn out anyway."Natalia was stunned. She shot him a look. Adrian shrugged his shoulders and walked up the stairs."Mom, don't listen to him."Grace shook her head and replied, "He is right. You were very busy throughout the day. Take a rest tonight. I will take care of Adelia."Natalia let out a sigh and agreed to her. She glanced at the sleeping baby and went to the bedroom.When she entered the bedroom, she found the whole room was empty.She shut the door and took off her crown. She carefully placed it inside the closet, next to the dagger.As she finished removing all of her jewelry, the bathroom door opened.She turned her head onl
A Few Months Later"I, Adrian Miller, Alpha King, declare Natalia Miller to be the Luna and Queen of my packs."Everyone applauded when Adrian placed the crown on Natalia's head.Natalia gave Adrian a smile. He wore a black robe embroidered with spells designed by the coven of the Black Haw pack. They sent it as a present to embrace their new head Alpha.Natalia lifted her white gown and descended from the stage, clutching Adrian's arm.It reminded her of her wedding day.Hazel and Jason came toward them and hugged each other."Where is John?" Natalia asked about their child.They pointed to Jade, who was holding their child, while Grace stood next to her, holding Natalia and Adrian's child, Adelia.The two women appeared to be the happiest women in the world today."Alpha Adrian, Luna Natalia,"They turned around after hearing a familiar voice.It was Alpha Wade. Beside him was Tyra, Eric's mate. During their conversation, Alpha Wade said,"I am planning to marry Tyra off soon."Nata
Days passed as the delivery date of Natalia's child was coming.Things had changed in Natalia's life in the last few months.Everyone was doting on her. The person who cared for her the most was her husband.Adrian always came home early to spend time with Natalia and his children. He said he wanted to give most of his time to Natalia during her pregnancy period.Natalia had noticed Adrian's growing impatience to see his baby in recent months. His face was always lit up with excitement.She used to have this dream when she was pregnant a few years ago.Adrian never allowed her to do any work. He was always curious about her preferences for food and activities. He even canceled his meetings whenever she felt sick. When she was down, he always surprised her with a gift to lift her spirits.He did not pass up any opportunity to spoil her. In fact, her own family claimed Adrian had spoiled her too much.She felt as if everything was a dream, and she wanted to stay in it forever."Adrian,
Everyone returned to the pack house.Natalia was lying in bed. The private doctor was checking on her."You are lucky the baby is fine," she said."Thank you, doctor. Please check on Hazel too," Natalia said to her.The doctor gave her a nod and then left the room.Natalia looked at the people who entered the room after the doctor left.Martin Hansley and Jade Hansley hugged their daughter. Meanwhile, Lucas Miller and Grace Miller lowered their heads.Natalia smiled at them, saying, "Mom, Dad."They looked at her with apologies."Forgive us, dear," Lucas said as he approached the bed.Grace hugged Natalia and said sorry to her for everything they had done in the past few days."It was not your fault. You all were influenced. I should be sorry for losing my temper and saying those rubbish things."They shook their heads and said they would never have a daughter-in-law like her. She was more like a daughter to them.“How is everyone?”“Doctor Max treated them. Benjamin was in critical c
Natalia was astounded by what she witnessed. Then she realized that the man was old Leighton's twin brother."Natalia"She heard her mother's voice. She turned her and found her and Adrian's parents. She noticed her mother-in-law also looked worried for her.She limped, trying to walk toward them.At that time a witch ran toward her, but a wolf came between and bit the witch's leg, slamming her to the ground.Natalia realized Eric was the one who saved her. She smiled at him. He gave her a nod before sprinting back toward Jason.Today, the three men in her life who once loved her are protecting her.Natalia realized that no matter how powerful you are, there will come a time when everyone needs each other.She went to her mother and hugged her. Her mother-in-law, Grace, shed tears as she also hugged her.Denis Leighton stepped toward Adrian and bowed to him."Alpha"Natalia was stunned to see the old man lowering his head toward Adrian.Adrian released Ansel's neck and took a step bac
Max was standing behind Natalia. He patted Natalia's shoulder and wrapped his arm around her. "Perfect shot."Adrian noticed how securely Max was holding Natalia. His eyes turned pale as he remembered Natalia's words.If she had been with Max, she would have been happy. Getting married to him again ruined her life.Adrian turned around and saw Ansel's arm. It was pierced by a digger rather than a simple knife.He recalled it and realized it was the dagger marked on the back of Natalia's neck. She was a healer who could kill anyone with her dagger, which was filled with her poisonous blood.He did not know about its ability toward the witches or wizards, but she had killed Doctor Harold with that knife. After that, she never touched it again."Thanks, Max," Natalia said to Max.When she called Max yesterday, he asked for help. She asked for the tonics that could help wolves and the dagger, which she used when she needed it. Max arrived at the right time to help her.The fire went out,
Everyone was staring at Adrian, who was mercilessly beating Rick. They could not believe that he had recalled everything.Natalia was surprised as well. Did that mean he remembered everything? Every moment in their lives that they had spent together?"No! No! No! Stop him!"Ansel yelled at her people. They rushed to Adrian, but he growled at them, which caused them to stop in their place, frozen.As the only one who dared to approach Adrian, the old Leighton's eyes turned glowing green.He raised his hand and chanted something, prompting Adrian to stop beating Rick.The old Leighton was giving Adrian mental pain. He grabbed his forehead and groaned angrily.The sound of his groan reverberated throughout the entire forest."Leave him. Don't hurt her," Natalia said to the old man.Jason and Patric told their men to attack the wizards and witches. Because their Alpha was present, they would have to choose between giving their lives or taking the lives of others.Natalia closed her eyes a
Natalia's tears, which she had been holding back until now, fell on her cheeks.Adrian's gaze locked on hers. They were dark but familiar to her. His jaw was clenched as if he were trying not to groan in pain.When his body moved, she came back to reality and gasped."Ad-Adrian! What are you—"Adrian pushed her head back, covering her gaze so she could not look at anything."Sshh"His thumb caressed her cheek while pressing her head against his bare chest as if he did not feel anything.Natalia could feel the heat of the flame whenever the whip touched his back."Don't... Don't hit him!"She exclaimed, crying, but Rick did not stop."Look, who has come to protect his wife? The man who can not shift, who can not protect himself, how can he protect his wife?"Rick's mocking made the witches and wizards laugh. Everyone was aware of Adrian's condition. He had become a puppet of Ansel.Rick continued to whip Adrian's back. As the flaming whip continued to strike him on his back, his skin b