Kira’s POV “Stop staring at them.” Alpha Leo leaned down and whispered into my left ear when he noticed me stealing glances at them. Not that I could help it. The triplets sat just a table away from us, and their eyes were glued to me. They weren’t even trying to hide it. Swallowing hard, I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and looked up at Alpha Leo, who had a blank look on his face. “Did you tell them I was coming to this auction with you?” I asked curiously. From the way they were staring, they seemed dumbfounded to see me here. “No, I didn’t,” Alpha Leo plainly replied, and I gasped. I gasped. “You…” My voice rose slightly before I caught myself and quickly lowered it. “You didn’t?” I whispered in disbelief. I had assumed he told them, maybe even asked for their permission. But he hadn’t. Leo narrowed his eyes at me. “Why should I tell them?” I swallowed hard. I was in deep trouble. “You…” I started to argue, but the auction was about to begin, and the room fell silent. I swal
Kira POV The auction came to an end, and Alpha Leo led me out of the table. But the moment we stood up on our feet, other guests began making their way to us, and instantly, I became anxious. Leo, the observant type, leaned towards my ear. “Stay calm, I’ll do all the talking,” he whispered. Just as he whispered, my gaze accidentally locked onto the triplets. They were staring at me, gawking, almost. My heart lurched, and I quickly looked away, pretending not to notice the way their eyes burned into me. “Alpha Leo, I didn’t expect to see you here tonight.” A deep voice cut through the noise, drawing my attention. The man speaking appeared to be in his early thirties. Dressed in a navy-blue, impeccably tailored suit, he had a strong physique and a handsome face. It seemed everyone here was strikingly good-looking. Leo shrugged. “I decided to leave the comfort of my home,” he responded casually. The man hummed in acknowledgment before shifting his gaze toward me. A small, friendly smi
Kira's POV “You heard me.” His voice was softer now. “I didn’t buy that necklace for just anyone. I don’t bring just anyone to my side at events like this. But you… you’re the exception. Because I want you to be my woman.” My breath hitched. His woman? I opened my mouth, but no words came out. My mind was spinning. This had to be some kind of joke. Alpha Leo, uncle of the triplets, brother to our Luna, whom my parents were accused of orchestrating her death—likes me? It didn’t make sense. It couldn’t. “You don’t believe me,” he observed, his eyes narrowing. I shook my head slowly. “I just… I don’t understand why you would.” His expression darkened, and before I could react, he reached out, gripping my chin between his fingers, forcing me to look at him. “Then let me make it clear for you,” he murmured, his voice dropping an octave. “I don’t play games, Kira. When I want something, I take it. And right now, I want you.” My pulse pounded. The intensity in his gaze sent heat flooding
Kira’s POV “Happy birthday, my dear Kira,” my mother's cheerful voice pierced through my sleep, jolting me awake. Blinking my eyes open, I found her seated beside me on the bed, her warm smile lighting up her face. Her sea-blue eyes—the same ones I inherited—sparkled with excitement. “Happy fourteenth birthday, my darling,” she said, her smile widening. I returned her smile as I sat up in bed, rubbing my face. “Good morning, Mother,” I greeted, my voice groggy from sleep. “Good morning, my darling. Are you excited to get your wolf?” she asked. Her question made my stomach tighten with nervousness, something she noticed immediately. “You don't have to be scared,” she reassured me gently. “If your wolf doesn't come today, you'll still have another chance on your eighteenth birthday, when you might also find your mate.” Her comforting words eased my nerves, and I nodded. “Now, dress up and come downstairs. Your father and I will be waiting for you.” “Alright, Mother,” I said, nodding as
Four Years Later Kira's POV “Kira, please don’t look!” My mother’s desperate voice echoed in my head like a haunting memory. It wasn’t real, just a nightmare I couldn’t escape. The loud beeping of the alarm jolted me awake, snapping me back to reality. Groaning, I reached for the wall clock. 5:00 a.m. "Shit!” I cursed, leaping out of my bed. “Not again!” I darted into the bathroom, taking the quickest shower I could manage. The cold water did little to calm my frazzled nerves. Putting on my servant’s uniform, I ignored the mirror entirely. There was no time to check my reflection. I grabbed my things and rushed out of my cramped room in the servant quarters, sprinting toward the pack house. The pack house was already lively with activity, servants bustling in every corner, rushing to meet their endless list of tasks. No one stopped to talk; there was no time for that. My feet carried me straight to the kitchen, where my first task of the day awaited me. Serving the triplets th
Kira's POV My feet carried me to the kitchen, where all the female servants were gathered. The moment they saw me, their eyes were filled with hatred and disgust. I hadn’t wronged any of them, yet they all despised me due to the fact that my parents had a hand in the death of our Luna. Something I knew was a lie, which I was going to prove one day. “Kira, come forward,” the head maiden ordered. With a hard swallow, I moved my feet towards her. The moment I got to where she stood, a loud slap hit my cheek, forcing my head to move the other way. I gasped in pain as tears stung my eyes, and then slowly, I looked back at the head maid. “You have been stealing from the storeroom!” she yelled at me, and I furrowed my brow while a single strand of tears falls on my cheek. “Stealing? How? I’m not a thief,” I said amidst sobs. “Don’t lie to me!” she snapped, cutting me off. “Food has been disappearing from the storeroom for weeks. I kept quiet, waiting to catch the thief. And just a moment
Darius’ POV I stood on the balcony as I watched her kneeling under the scorching sun. My wolf was howling in my head, urging me to set her free from that punishment, but I couldn’t. I couldn’t do it even though she was my mate. Yes, Kira was my mate. I had known since I turned eighteen, four years ago—just days after her traitorous parents were executed for causing my mother’s death. But I never told a soul. How could I? How could I admit that the girl I had sworn to hate, the girl I had vowed to make suffer every day of her life, was my fated mate? How could I face my brothers knowing they would mock me for being bound to the daughter of traitors? I refused to be a laughingstock. So I decided to hide this secret, waiting until the day Kira turned eighteen when she would discover that we were mates. Then, I would secretly reject her and move on with my life. That was my perfect plan. Watching her trembling in discomfort, I felt a tiny pang in my chest, but just as quickly as it
Darius’ POV I placed Kira onto my bed, my frown deepening as I stepped back, forcing my hands away from her burning skin. My wolf was restless, pacing in my head, growling at me for letting this happen. “She’s ours. We should have protected her. We should…” “Shut up,” I snapped at him, shoving the bond deep down where it belonged. I had spent four years ignoring it, locking it away, pretending it didn’t exist. I wasn’t about to break now. The door slammed open behind me. My brothers stalked into the room, their arms crossed as they glared at me. Dane was the first to speak, leaning against the door frame, arms crossed. But his eyes—those sharp, calculating eyes—lingered on Kira for too long before he turned to me. “You’re acting strange.” Damien scoffed. “Strange is an understatement.” He stepped forward, his jaw tight, muscles tense. “You ran to her like your life depended on it.” I held his gaze, forcing a smirk. “Would you rather I let her die?” Damien scoffed. “Yes.” But ther
Kira's POV “You heard me.” His voice was softer now. “I didn’t buy that necklace for just anyone. I don’t bring just anyone to my side at events like this. But you… you’re the exception. Because I want you to be my woman.” My breath hitched. His woman? I opened my mouth, but no words came out. My mind was spinning. This had to be some kind of joke. Alpha Leo, uncle of the triplets, brother to our Luna, whom my parents were accused of orchestrating her death—likes me? It didn’t make sense. It couldn’t. “You don’t believe me,” he observed, his eyes narrowing. I shook my head slowly. “I just… I don’t understand why you would.” His expression darkened, and before I could react, he reached out, gripping my chin between his fingers, forcing me to look at him. “Then let me make it clear for you,” he murmured, his voice dropping an octave. “I don’t play games, Kira. When I want something, I take it. And right now, I want you.” My pulse pounded. The intensity in his gaze sent heat flooding
Kira POV The auction came to an end, and Alpha Leo led me out of the table. But the moment we stood up on our feet, other guests began making their way to us, and instantly, I became anxious. Leo, the observant type, leaned towards my ear. “Stay calm, I’ll do all the talking,” he whispered. Just as he whispered, my gaze accidentally locked onto the triplets. They were staring at me, gawking, almost. My heart lurched, and I quickly looked away, pretending not to notice the way their eyes burned into me. “Alpha Leo, I didn’t expect to see you here tonight.” A deep voice cut through the noise, drawing my attention. The man speaking appeared to be in his early thirties. Dressed in a navy-blue, impeccably tailored suit, he had a strong physique and a handsome face. It seemed everyone here was strikingly good-looking. Leo shrugged. “I decided to leave the comfort of my home,” he responded casually. The man hummed in acknowledgment before shifting his gaze toward me. A small, friendly smi
Kira’s POV “Stop staring at them.” Alpha Leo leaned down and whispered into my left ear when he noticed me stealing glances at them. Not that I could help it. The triplets sat just a table away from us, and their eyes were glued to me. They weren’t even trying to hide it. Swallowing hard, I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and looked up at Alpha Leo, who had a blank look on his face. “Did you tell them I was coming to this auction with you?” I asked curiously. From the way they were staring, they seemed dumbfounded to see me here. “No, I didn’t,” Alpha Leo plainly replied, and I gasped. I gasped. “You…” My voice rose slightly before I caught myself and quickly lowered it. “You didn’t?” I whispered in disbelief. I had assumed he told them, maybe even asked for their permission. But he hadn’t. Leo narrowed his eyes at me. “Why should I tell them?” I swallowed hard. I was in deep trouble. “You…” I started to argue, but the auction was about to begin, and the room fell silent. I swal
Kira's POV The last time I wore something this beautiful was four years ago, back when my parents were still alive. Since their deaths, I had known nothing but tattered rags—until tonight. Dressed in a fitted red gown gifted to me by Alpha Leo, I stood before the mirror, taking in my reflection. My life flashed before me. What would things have been like if my parents hadn’t been framed? Would I still be the Beta’s daughter, living like a princess? The triplets would have surely accepted me. Life would have been good—so good, so beautiful. Tears welled in my eyes, but I blinked them back. I wouldn’t ruin my makeup. A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. One of the male staff stood there, informing me that Alpha Leo was waiting. I inhaled deeply, stealing one last glance at my reflection before picking up the purse that matched my dress. The silver heels I wore clicked against the floor as I made my way out. I took the stairs to the living room and could see the admiring
Kira’s POV “She is waking up.” The voice was faint, distant, as if coming from underwater. My head throbbed as I struggled to force my heavy eyelids open. It took a few seconds before my vision cleared, and that was when I noticed the pack healer seated in front of me, looking relieved. I furrowed my brows, confusion settling in. Why was she here? “Can you hear me?” she asked softly. Instead of answering, I shifted my gaze around the unfamiliar room, my confusion deepening. This wasn’t my room. Before I could register where I was, my heart nearly stopped when my eyes landed on him. The same man. The handsome stranger. He leaned casually against the wall, arms crossed over his broad chest, his piercing gaze fixed on me. “You…” I swallowed hard and sat up, my eyes darting around the room. That was when I noticed the framed photographs on the walls—the late Luna’s pictures. Goddess! I gasped, scrambling out of bed, but the moment my feet hit the floor, my legs buckl
Dane’s POV I stepped forward, my voice laced with anger. “Her parents were the traitors who orchestrated our mother’s death—your sister’s death! She is the daughter of those traitors!” I spat. A heavy silence settled over us. One second. Then another. And another. Finally, Leo sighed, shaking his head. “Now I get it,” he murmured, his gaze fixed on Kira’s unconscious form. “Now I get it.” He exhaled sharply before lifting his eyes to meet mine and my brothers’. “So you are making her pay for the supposed sins of her late parents?” he asked calmly, but I could feel the anger beneath the calmness of his voice. And what surprised me more was that the anger wasn’t directed at Kira—it was directed at us! “She should have died alongside them. We’re already being merciful,” Darius grunted. Leo scoffed and folded his arms. “So you think living this kind of life—slavery—is better than death?” he asked, and my confusion deepened even more. What was happening? Leo was confusing us. We expec
Damien’s POV As soon as the guards dragged her away, a restless feeling surged through me. I kicked a stool across the room, frustration seething inside me. Running a hand through my hair, I exhaled sharply. God! I was losing my mind, and the furious howls of my wolf only made it worse. I wanted to scream. To demand answers. To call for the guards and order them to hunt down the bastard who had dared to date Kira. Everyone in this pack knew she belonged to us—not as a lover, but as our slave. So who was the fool reckless enough to claim her? To touch her. I clenched my fists, forcing myself to stay calm. I couldn’t let my brothers suspect a thing. If they saw me reacting the way I truly wanted to, they would know. And I could never allow that. They could never find out that Kira was my mate. Sighing heavily, I slumped into the armchair, trying my best to control my emotions and restlessness. Darius and Dane also took their different seats, each of them seeming to be in deep thoug
Kira’s POV “Because… because you are our slave!” Darius finally said, and I frowned. For a moment, I thought he was going to spill out the truth to his brothers, but it seems my wolf was wrong. “Yes… you are a slave, our slave… even the air you breathe belongs to us. You have no right over your life, Kira. You lost that right when your parents became traitors,” Damien added. “Now tell us, who is that bastard?” Dane urged. I glared at the three men before me, my heart racing, but no longer in fear, but in anger and hate. I could take any insult thrown at me, but calling my parents traitors was something I hated more than anything. I lifted my chin and held their gazes. “My parents aren’t traitors, and one day, I’m going to prove that. And when that day comes, you three bastards will take back your words, and the whole pack will pay for the death of my innocent parents!” I spat in anger. The triplets stared at me with two expressions in their eyes—anger and hate. I could see they ha
Kira’s POV I took a deep breath, gripping the doorknob tightly before slowly pushing it open. Stepping inside, I gently shut the door behind me, but the moment my gaze landed on the triplets, my soul nearly left my body. Alpha Darius stood near the window, his arms crossed over his shirtless broad chest, his piercing gaze locked onto me. Alpha Damien lounged on the couch, one leg casually resting over the other, but there was nothing relaxed about him—his eyes burned with anger, and his fingers tapped rhythmically against the armrest. And then there was Alpha Dane. He stood closest to me, leaning against the door frame as if he had been waiting for me. His brown eyes were filled with rage, his entire body tense, as though he was one breath away from exploding. I swallowed hard, feeling trapped. Three pairs of eyes bore into me, their anger suffocating the air in the room. My mind screamed at me to leave, to turn around and bolt, but my body refused to move. Darius finally spoke, h