Adrian tucked his hands into his pockets and gave everyone a bored look."Raise."Everyone stood straight but did not dare to look into his eyes."If I hear any of you whisper again, I will cut your tongue off of your mouth."If it was someone else, the young people would have thought it was just a fake warning.But it was none other than their head Alpha, Adrian Miller.He had a history of ruthlessness. No one could just ignore his warning. They obeyed him and sat down in their chairs quietly, turning their focus back to themselves.Natalia was already dumbfounded by Adrian giving orders to Liana, but the action that the pack members took really stunned her.She could see both fear and respect in their eyes.No wonder they did not recognize Adrian at first. Just like she did, Adrian confined his scent."Thank you, Alpha." Liana said this to Adrian and bowed to him."Your thanks won't help me."Liana was startled by his remarks. But then Adrian spoke again."Give your employee a break
Natalia's POV"Hey! Stop the car.""Can't you hear me? I said stop the car."I kept telling the driver to stop the car, but that man was just like his boss. He did not listen to me as if he were deaf.I could not believe the man who was sitting beside me. He was a dangerous beast who could kill me at any time.Did he plan to kill me so that he could have my children all by himself?Was he afraid of his life because I said that night that I wanted to kill him daily?I was so lost in my thoughts when I heard his voice, which was soft as honey."Why do you think that I want to kill you?"I was shocked.'What the hell! Can Alpha Adrian even talk with that tone?' I thought.As I turned my head to look at him once again, I noticed that he was staring at me."What are you looking at? Can't you see I am worried about your plans? Why do you want to kill me? To have my children all alone? You can't kill me, Adrian Miller. I will kill you before that."I scoffed at his silence, but my eyes fell
I stared at him when I heard him.Mate? Yeah, he was right. He was still my mate. How could I forget my misfortune? My ill-fated life would never stop to amaze me.I lifted my hand and pushed him lightly to move back."And my soon-to-be ex-mate," I muttered to him.His brows lifted as if he were stunned by my words. It seemed like nowadays I stunned him a lot.I could see darkness spreading around his eyes, and soon, they captured them totally, giving him a fierce look.I turned away from him and looked ahead. I saw that the car was heading in an unknown direction.I had never gone to the Dalle River before when I was in this pack.My adoptive parents never let me go anywhere far. They were abusive, and at the same time, they liked to cage me in their house."Never dare to think that again."I heard a murmur coming from beside me. I turned my head, focusing my attention back on the powerful man sitting next to me.His eyes were cold. His gaze was fixed on the back of the driver's seat
I blinked my eyes when I felt something pierce in my eyes. I looked away from Adrian and thought about the meaning of his sentences.'Learned the truth? I was not the one?' I thought."Natali–"I interrupted him with a cold gaze. "What do you mean?"He did not mind my gaze, and I replied with a calm tone."I took out all of the footage from that night and discovered the truth."I stared at him for what seemed like an eternity. He appeared strange today. He was calmer than he had ever been around me. There was a strange attitude, too. Was that because he learned the truth just now?I chuckled and turned my gaze away from him. My chuckle turned into laughter.I held my stomach and could not stop laughing like a crazy woman.I was not laughing at him but at my own fate."What's wrong with you?" he asked.I looked at him and stopped laughing. I shook my head and said,"Adrian Miller, you can never trust me, right?"His brows were lifted by my question. To make things more clear to him, I
I froze when he asked me the question. He wanted to know why I agreed to marry him?'It's because I loved you a lot. But you kicked on my love every single day, Adrian Miller,' I said in my head but not let it out of my mouth.My eyes paused on the other side of the bridge, where I could see a clean sky; clouds were moving, just like the emotions in my heart.The memories of the past reflected in my mind, and I thought about the night once again.That night, my cousin, who always used to bully me, called me to the club and told me to sleep with a man. I begged her not to do that, but she said if I did not do that, she would not let me go out of the club in full clothes.I tried to contact my adoptive parents, but my adoptive mother said she did not want to know the things between cousins, as if selling my body was nothing to her.I could not believe that my cousin sold me to an old man. I was more afraid than ever. I was a young girl who was a virgin and, at the same time, a werewolf
"Natalia?"I heard Adrian calling me again. His voice brought me back to the present.I closed my eyes and shut my wolf inside. When I opened my eyes, my eyes were blank. I believed no one could find a glimmer of emotion inside them.I turned around and looked at Adrian. He took a few steps to stand up in front of me. He appeared to be towering over me because of his height. He blocked the sunlight from reaching my face."Why did you marry me? You had the option to reject the marriage. You could have told others the truth. You could have told your parents that I was drunk and forced yo–""You didn't force me." I cut him off.He was shocked. "I didn't?""No. What happened that night was something we should not have done. And I know I should have said no to this marriage."He remained silent. His eyes were moving over my face. I did not move mine and kept staring straight into his eyes."Why did you agree to sleep with me?"I did not want this man to know the reason. That was just my pa
I was shocked. My head slowly turned toward him as I looked at his face.He was a man who did not like to apologize to anyone, not even to his parents.So hearing sorry from him was actually a big deal.However, what was he sorry about?"For what?" I asked.He looked at me with a calm expression, as if it were the only thing he could do right now, controlling his emotion from showing on his face."For misunderstanding you."I averted my gaze away from him. "Adrian, how many things can you be sorry for? Can you give my eight years back to me?"He was silent. I wondered if he still regarded me as a criminal for marrying him.I heaved a sigh and looked directly into his eyes."Actually, I am sorry. I should not have agreed to marry you in the first place. I was childish who..."I paused when I realized I had begun to speak about my past."Who what?" he asked.I was able to sense the desperation in his voice.I shook my head. "Nothing. I was young and made some wrong decisions."Suddenly,
Adrian's POVI froze when she said that. There were no other things that hit me, like the way she said I was not in her heart anymore.I clenched my jaw in anger.How could she say that?If she claimed that she used to love me, then how did she forget the love? Why did her heart change?Her eyes were filled with animosity. It made me feel a pang in my heart.Why was I feeling like that?"Take your sorry back to you and let me live my life. I am tired of you. How many times do you want me to tell you that?" she asked, grabbing her forehead.I did not say anything, and I let her say whatever was on her mind."I am trying to stay calm with you. Can't you see that? After fighting with me in the war, do you still believe that I am like this? I am controlling my anger toward you. Because you suddenly turned the head Alpha, and I can't even cross my line. I don't want to kill you, nor do I want you to kill me. I want to live for my family, for my brother, and for my children."My gaze did no
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