Bishop joined Michael and me that afternoon to discuss some work matters with his son. Occasionally, Bishop would test me with random questions about the books I had read earlier.Several kingdoms existed centuries ago, but Silvermoon was the earliest. Then came the New Moon and Crescent Moon, which lasted the longest. History claimed that one of the Alpha Kings of the early era was a descendant of Celestial Moon, though there was no hard evidence.However, some of his bloodline inherited unique and magical powers, including immunity to wolfsbane and silver."How far have you read?" Bishop asked."I'm still on volume three, Elder." I felt embarrassed for not meeting his expectations."That's good." Bishop nodded in agreement. "Study it well, especially the bloodline of the royal wolves. You'll understand the history of their lineage.""Yes, Elder.""Concentrate on enriching yourself with knowledge to grasp everything quickly."
"Am I imagining it?" I murmured in disbelief. "Lona, so it's true? There's a possibility that I am a descendant of the Crescent Moon Kingdom! You knew about it, didn't you? Tell me the truth!"A low growl echoed in my mind. "No, Delilah. I don't know anything about the kingdom or anything like that. All I know is that you are the daughter of your mother and father.""Then who are my parents?""I don't know. I must protect and guide you."I had to find out who was listed in the lineage records when the Crescent Moon Era began. But as I searched the records, I realized there were too many names. Even some Royal Wolves were still distantly related to the Crescent Moon through brothers, sisters, or cousins.I would run out of time if I searched them one by one, trying to guess who among them might be my family. Who could help me discover the truth? Bishop? He was probably too busy—I couldn't disturb him.I closed the book and paced the roo
Benson's pale face showed his fear. He stepped backward, taking cover behind the guards. He was a coward—if no one were here, Benson would have already run for his life."Who are you again?" Michael asked firmly.I saw another figure rushing towards us from the corridor Michael had entered. It was Vincent, and I could feel his aura making my hair stand on end. Behind Vincent's cold expression, I could feel the sheer intimidation emanating from him. When Vincent arrived, even Michael stepped back and bowed his head slightly."Beta Vincent," Michael murmured."What's going on, Michael?" Vincent's eyes swept over us. "I have sensed a disturbance. And once again, it involves you—Delilah, Tracy, and Benson.""Delilah was beaten by him," Michael pointed at Benson. "And the guards."The guards immediately fell to their knees and begged Vincent for forgiveness. They had only followed orders, and the one who gave the order truly deserved
"Hey, Deli."Michael poked me in the shoulder, and I turned lazily to look at him. "Yeah?""You've been looking gloomier since you met Eugenia. What's going on? Were you offended when I offered to buy you an evening wear?"I had the urge to punch Michael in the head. After returning from Eugenia's boutique, he had the audacity to make such an embarrassing joke.While Eugenia was picking out a dress for Tracy, Michael had casually suggested that I buy some lingerie. This, of course, had shocked and embarrassed both Eugenia and me.Evening wear was usually bought by she-wolves who already had mates. And Michael had offered it to me so casually.Was he pretending to be innocent, or was he just plain stupid?"I'm just kidding," he added.I grinned. "Yeah, I know. I wasn't offended by your joke.""Then what is it?"I shook my head quickly. "It's nothing.""It's him, isn't it?""Who?"Michael didn't answer. Instead, he quickened his pace toward Bishop's office. We entered the room, walked t
Nothing was worse than watching your mate stand at the altar with another she-wolf, about to exchange vows of loyalty and devotion.The worst part? They weren't even real mates.The second worst? I should have been somewhere else, ready to run if anything went wrong. But I couldn't move—because Elijah had promised to grant me my freedom at Catherine's coronation.And the absolute worst part? My presence in the great hall felt like a joke.All eyes were on me, some filled with amusement, others with barely concealed mockery. I may have been a court jester.I clenched the piece of paper Vincent had given me, understanding its meaning. Vincent would create a distraction if something went wrong, giving me time to escape. But hopefully, that wouldn't be necessary.I just had to hold out until Elijah freed me. Then I could leave this palace, disappear without a fight—even if my heart was shattered. I would find a way to move on. Someday, I would f
I lost count of how many times I sighed, but my heart still refused to accept the reality I had to endure. Becoming Catherine's personal maid was no different than being her slave—only in a more refined way. But how could I refuse? I was still part of Elijah's pack and had to obey his orders.Bishop and Michael's faces were equally grim. Neither of them had expected Catherine to make such an outrageous request. Aside from being set free, working under Bishop had been the safest option for me.I wasn't sure what my fate would be under Catherine's command."Can't we smuggle Deli out and let her escape, Father?" Michael asked."And have her hunted for the rest of her life?" Bishop gave me a quick glance before shaking his head firmly. "No, Michael. The kingdom's reach is too great, especially with Alpha Camden's connections."If I were to escape, my only option would be to return to Jeremy's pack. But I doubted he would take me back; he had alre
The scent of flowers lingered as Catherine emerged from the bathroom, wrapped in a striking red satin robe. Her gaze flickered towards me briefly, and it was incredibly annoying.While Nana and I prepared her evening gown, Gema and Cassie immediately began drying Catherine's hair. Tonight was her first mating night with Elijah.Ironically, I prepared the bride to look beautiful and alluring."No perfume," Catherine ordered. "King Elijah will inhale my natural scent because we are mates."Gema and Cassie nodded and smiled shyly. Hearing that, I wanted to vomit right then and there.She did not need to spell it out—I already understood.If Catherine was so confident, she wouldn't feel threatened by me. Yet she had to make such a ridiculous remark. I get it; she wanted to emphasize that Elias belonged to her now. So be it."Your gown, my queen," Nana said quietly.It was a gown designed to seduce—sheer, revealing every
"Delilah..."I woke up to the sound of someone calling my name. Looking around the dark room, I saw no one else was awake. Who was calling me then? Was it Lona?"It wasn't me," Lona replied."Then who is it?" I whispered.I slipped out of bed and opened the door carefully. No maids were allowed to wander the corridors near the Queen's chamber, but my curiosity got the best of me.The guards wouldn't be around; they were probably stationed at the gates. There was no reason for them to be patrolling, not tonight--it was the king's mating night with his Queen. No one was allowed to disturb them.A hollow feeling twisted in my chest. Was Elijah really with Catherine right now?Strangely, I felt no connection—nothing at all. Had they not started yet?Without realizing it, my feet carried me toward the Queen's chamber. I knew I should stop but slipped into a small side room next to Catherine's quarters. It had a large vent, whi
I took a deep breath as Eugenia finished dressing me. A satisfied smile spread across her face, and she looked absolutely thrilled."This time, I'm really dressing a queen. A real queen," Eugenia said, her voice trembling as if she were about to cry. "Oh, I'm so sentimental. But if Beta Vincent could see you now, I'm sure he'd give you his smile. Without saying a word.""His expression says it all."Ah, I wanted to cry too. I missed Vincent."Do not cry, my queen. Save your tears! For today is your day," Eugenia said hastily.There was a knock at the door, and Eugenia quickly opened it. Aunt Disa entered with Elijah, both of them stepping forward. Their faces showed the same stunned expression, completely mesmerized by me.
I looked for Elijah, but he had been missing for the past few days. Even the others didn't know where he had gone, so I began to wonder what was wrong with him.I still hadn't decided whether to rule the kingdom without an Alpha. But one thing was clear: Elijah was my mate. If I became his Luna, Elijah would retake the throne as King Alpha.And if not... our relationship would remain that of mates, nothing more.The uncertainty made me uneasy. What was I to do? I needed Elijah's advice.I wouldn't mind him ruling beside me, but doubt crept into my mind.What if Elijah felt overburdened? He would once again sit on a throne that wasn't rightfully his. I was sure that thought weighed heavily on his heart.
Catherine's body was carried by the royal alphas, treated with care and reverence despite her father's heinous deeds. Catherine was just a victim of Camden's greed. I watched as Camden's face turned pale at the sight of his only daughter lying lifeless. He howled in agony, mourning her departure.Regret never comes at the beginning.This was Camden's reality.Elijah stood and faced me. I could feel the restlessness in his aura, the uncertainty as our eyes locked."Why, Delilah?" There was disappointment in Elijah's voice. "So it's true? You were purposely raised as a secret weapon by the non-royal wolves?""Wow! Watch your mouth, Elijah," Jeremy scoffed."Stop! Both of you!" I sna
The plan had been carefully laid out, and everyone was already marching to the palace to destroy Wanda. Alderwood was eerily quiet, with no one outside. Even the shops were closed. In the human world, they only knew it as a gang war. Yes, that was the rumor that had been spread. And the police could not do anything about it. They were only guarding the perimeter near the residential areas. "What's going on, my king?" I asked as we passed the closed shops. "I just want to end this war. And repay a debt to someone." My eyebrows almost furrowed. "A debt?" "Yes." Elijah nodded. "If it weren't for him, I might not be with you now." Who was Elijah talking about? One of the royal alphas approached Elijah, interrupting our conversation. "At the last crossroads, we will all regroup and go to the palace together, my king," the Alpha said. "We'll wait for the others if they haven't arriv
Our conversation was interrupted by a knock at the door, and I quickly opened it. Eugenia and Michael stood on the threshold, and I immediately pulled them both into my arms."Eugenia, I'm so happy to see you!"It had been months since I had last seen Eugenia, and guilt was eating at me for not standing up for her when she was kidnapped.Eugenia wiped away tears. "I'm glad to see you too, Deli. I was so afraid something had happened to you.""I'm the one who was worried about you. Especially after you were taken. What happened after that?"Before Eugenia could answer, Elijah approached us and said a quick goodbye."I need to meet with the other alphas. There's something we need to discuss," Elijah said.I nodded. "Okay, my king.""See you at dinner." Elijah gave a small smile.After he left, Eugenia and Michael entered my room, and the three of us sat down to talk.Eugenia told me what had happened to her after she had been taken.
The news that Orson, Fergus, and Arlington had been taken down brought euphoria to the Davenport pack. I was grateful that there were no casualties, and most of the pack members from the three alphas decided to surrender.They had sworn allegiance to Elijah. I felt a tremendous sense of relief."We have already made plans to attack the palace in a few days. The rogue wolves have attempted small attacks several times, but we've been able to handle them," Jeremy reported over the phone."That's great. Thanks for the update, Jeremy.""Hold on, Deli. Elijah wants to talk to you."My excitement grew. Then I heard Elijah's deep, sexy throat clearing."Delilah?" he called.
The Arlington estate lay ahead—not too far, but I could see it was heavily guarded. Riddick stood beside me, glanced over, and nodded politely."In the end, we stand together against a common enemy. You once sought my help, and... here we are," Riddick chuckled softly. "Fate has led us in circles, only to bring us together again.""Thank you, Alpha Riddick. Especially in such a chaotic time, I did not expect you to offer your help.""This is for the good of all of us, King Elijah. Not just the interests of one side," Riddick said, patting me on the shoulder. "Let's get ready."When my palace was attacked, I fought back with everything I had to defend my territory. I had experience in war.But to attack another pack? That was another story.Maybe it was my mother's blood running through my veins, but I wasn't like Edison or Elena. They were raised to be superior royal wolves. Me? I was just a lost cub with Omega blood in my lineage.If I had E
The moment I saw the birthmark on my twins' shoulders, my head felt like it was going to explode. I had studied the kingdom's history from the beginning, and I knew that the Celestial Moon was cursed until their empire collapsed.And it was true—that was the symbol of the Celestial Moon Kingdom!Is this a joke? I denied it, thinking it must be a coincidence.So, in addition to Crescent Moon blood, do I also have Celestial Moon blood flowing through my veins? Why would this happen to my twins?"Deli, the she-wolves won't say a word! There's nothing to worry about. Besides, it's just a birthmark—it doesn't mean anything," Aunt Disa said."Do you really think so, Aunty? Even you can't lie to me. Your face says otherwise; you're worried, too!"Aunt Disa fell silent as if confirming my fears, which made me even more anxious.We were already in the middle of a war, and now this problem had to arise. What should I do?"We'
Upon returning to the Davenport Pack, Elijah immediately joined the other alphas in the back terrace area. A tent and chairs had already been set up for the royal alphas to sleep and have meetings with Jeremy.I was about to head back to my room to check on the twins when Jeremy approached me and stopped me for a moment."Deli, I need to talk to you about Elijah," Jeremy said bluntly.I didn't bring up his earlier statement about being willing to accept me anytime, as if it was a subtle threat to Elijah. Instead, I just nodded and sat down on the edge of the bed while Jeremy sat down on the sofa."What do you say about King Elijah? What about him?" I asked."We still haven't decided whether to tell him about you—about who you really are, Deli. We're afraid the royal wolves might turn on you... or worse, try to eliminate you.""We both know they are not as savage as the rogue wolves. They have honor and keep their promises, Jeremy."