"What?"I was on the verge of screaming, but I managed to keep my voice down.I shook my head in disbelief."People are crazy. They think whatever they want to."Max looked at me as though he were studying my facial expressions.Like a sky full of clouds, his eyes started to become cloudy. His calm demeanor changed into an angry one."Max, do you think that too?""No," he answered right away."Exactly. Why can't others understand that?"He did not respond, instead directing his gaze to my coffee. I also drank my coffee without overthinking the situation.There was a deep silence between us, which I did not want to break.When he was done drinking coffee, he broke the silence by saying,“You will not be able to live a peaceful life until you move to a different pack that is far away from him.”I lowered my head and muttered, "I know, but I could not just leave my family here. They would not get any place if all of us left the pack together."Max thought for a moment, then said,"It is p
"WHAT?"This time, I could not control myself. I got up from the chair. All the people around us in the coffee shop looked at me.But my attention was on Max. He was calm, as if he knew I would react like this."Max, I-I don't know what's wrong with you.""Everything is fine with me.""Do you even know what you are saying?""Yes, I do."I shook my head in disbelief. "I can't."After saying that, I turned around only to find that the others, including Liana, as well as the customers, were staring at me.I took off my apron and walked over to the counter."I am going outside for some time. I will work extra hours at night."After placing the apron on the counter, I exited the coffee shop.The moment I stepped out of the store, I started walking. I was completely clueless about where to go.Tears enveloped my eyes once again.How could anyone possibly ask me to be his girlfriend?I was a divorced woman. I had children. If my children were here with me, I would have given it some thought
Everything he said came to mind, one by one.What made him fall for me? What was it about me that he liked? My life was already out of control. I did not want to mess it up anymore.I took a few steps back while shaking my head in denial.As if he had seen something behind me, Max's eyes widened in surprise. I was about to turn my head.But before that, he hurried over to me. He held me in his arms and turned to the other side.I was shocked.It took a few seconds for me to understand what had just happened.I was about to be hit by a car, but Max saved me. When I turned my head to look at the car, I noticed that the driver had turned his head to look at me.That was not a look to check on me or see if I was okay. Rather than that, it was as if he was trying to see if he had hit me.Strange!Why did he want to hit me intentionally? I might be imagining things."Are you okay?"The sound of Max's voice caused me to turn my head. When I looked into his eyes, I noticed a hint of concern.
I stared at Max's car until it faded away from my sight. I was at a loss for steps to take. Why was Max so stubborn?He was now behaving childishly. What did he see in a divorced woman like me? With a snap of his fingers, he could have thousands of young girls.I felt heartbroken for my brother. His life now depended on me.I raised my hand to hail a cab. A cab pulled up next to me, so I got in and gave the driver the address of my house.When I arrived at my house, I saw a car parked at the entrance of my house.A smile appeared on my face, thinking who had returned home.I paid the cab driver and hurriedly entered my house. The moment I stepped into my house, I saw my father sitting on the couch with my mother.I rushed to my father. He stood up and hugged me."My princess, how are you?"I got emotional and shed tears. My father was my power. He was like a shadow, standing right behind me. I wiped my eyes and smiled at him."Dad, I missed you."He put his hand on my head and stroked
Eric turned his head at me, and I felt heartbroken. His eyes were not as lively as they used to be. He looked pale. The strong aura he had almost vanished and turned him weak.It reminded me of the day when I woke up in the Blue Blood Pack after running from the Crystal Blood Pack.I was weak, just like that. But at that time, apart from Jason, Eric helped me a lot. He became my friend, and he shared all of my sorrows with me. He helped me move on with my life, and I began to think of him as a family member. He was important to me, just like Jason was to me.I entered the room and closed the door behind me. I walked to the bed and sat on the edge."Eric, it's been a long time."He smiled at me, though he looked in pain. He lifted his hand, and I caught it immediately."How are you?" I asked."Natalia, you haven't changed yet."I chuckled at him. "It's just a couple of months, silly. Not a decade that I would change."My words caused him to laugh. "I know. But I don't think I will stay
I rubbed my forehead as I was on the verge of losing myself."Natalia, why can't you just calm down and start a new life?"Eric's question caused me to laugh at myself. I lowered my head and replied,"When a mirror breaks, there is a loud noise. But no one listens to the cry of a broken heart. This need for love destroyed me entirely. I am afraid to even think of being with a man."Eric turned silent. He had nothing to say in reply to my words.I slowly stood up from the bed. "Have you eaten anything? Can you walk?" I asked, glancing at his covered legs."I can. It is just that when I move, I feel pain all over my body.""Okay, I will send maids with your food. Take a rest.""That's what I have been doing for months. Give me some work to do. Death in leisure is not what I want."After saying that, Eric tried to sit up. However, I quickly grabbed his arm and assisted him in sitting up."There is something I wanted to tell you," Eric said, looking at his hands, which looked thin to me.
"Miss Natalia, this is Beta Patric."I frowned and moved my phone away from my ear to look at the number. I called Adrian, then why did Patric receive the call?"Where is your Alpha?" I asked angrily.As if Adrian were close to him, Patric asked,"She is asking where you are."Then I heard the voice of the man who had made my life a living hell."Tell her I am in the meeting right now.""Miss Natalia, Alpha is in a meeting."I tightened my fists. "Stop fooling around with me. I overheard him. Give him the phone right now."Beta Patric was silent for a while. Then Adrian's voice reached my ear.“What happened? Didn’t you tell me to keep my distance? I am just working on it.”"How dare you spread these rumors?" I asked while gritting my teeth."Do you have any proof that I spread those rumors?"I laughed at his words. "I am not a stupid woman. You could have dismissed the rumors if you had wanted to. And I don't think anyone has the audacity to spread something about you without your pe
Adrian's POVShe did not even let me finish and cut off my call. My blood was boiling in anger. Not because of the way she ended the call, but rather because of what she had said to me.Why did she always blackmail me by bringing another man?After hurling the phone onto the desk, I reached for the packet of cigarettes. I took out one and lit it.My mind reflected on how I got mad when she told me that she was with Eric.Wasn't Eric losing his life slowly in the Blue Blood Pack? In the past, he used to be a beta of another pack, but now he was one of my pack members. I had so many ways to kill him. If that man dared to look at Natalia once again, I would rip his soul out of his body.Natalia's words kept running through my mind. At that moment, I heard a knock on the door."Come in."My secretary came into the cabin and bowed his head."Alpha.""Where is he?"He gulped while lowering his head. I was asking him about the employee who directed Natalia to the meeting room."Alpha, he ha
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