DAMIANAfter the meeting ended, I left immediately. I didn't escort Roseanne home since she had come with the Moonveil family's private driver, and I knew she would refuse if I offered to take her.However, even after parting ways with Roseanne, her sweet scent lingered in my mind. For some reason, it bothered me. I should have ignored it, but my body betrayed me, choosing to remember the warmth she had left near me.Damn it.I brushed the thought aside and hurried toward the Aeternum Pack headquarters—my next destination. Several Betas greeted me as usual.“Alpha Damian,” one of my trusted Betas, Yori, greeted.I gave him a slight nod and asked, “Where’s Tobias?”“Tobias is already waiting downstairs, Alpha.”Without another word, I made my way there. Tobias wasn’t just a Beta—he was my right-hand man and the person I trusted most in Aeternum Pack.The underground corridor reeked of blood and dampness. The clinking of chains echoed as I approached the prison cell I was heading to. In
DAMIANI never liked coming to the Moonveil estate.The Moonveil family’s mansion stood grandly, even more luxurious than my home. I knew how wealthy Andreas Moonveil was, but that wasn’t why I despised the older man. Wealth wasn’t an issue for me—but Andreas? He was a cunning traitor who always sought to gain from every opportunity that came his way.I stepped out of the car with an unreadable expression. A servant greeted me with a respectful bow before leading me toward Andreas’ room. I followed her in silence, my mind occupied with the many possible outcomes of this conversation.I didn’t like speaking with Andreas. If it weren’t for the business interests and my pack’s survival, I would never have agreed to sit at the same table as him.I noticed how eerily quiet this grand estate was as I glanced around. What was the point of such a magnificent house if there was no life within it? The air felt cold, almost unwelcoming.Without realizing it, I found myself searching for Roseanne
ROSEANNEThe wedding day has finally arrived.Preparations had been made over the past two weeks—a relatively short time, actually—but everything was completed swiftly under Andreas Moonveil’s orders. Grandpa told Damian he would be the one to arrange the wedding because this was his favorite granddaughter's wedding. So, even though this marriage was purely a business arrangement, Grandpa still wanted me to enjoy the process.Unfortunately, I couldn't. No matter how beautiful the decorations were, I still disliked my groom-to-be. Damian was not someone I wanted, and no matter what, Grandpa couldn't change my mind and accept this marriage so easily.This was all forced upon me. I had no other choice or any way to escape this arranged marriage.Damian and I would go through two wedding ceremonies. The first was a modern reception, just like a typical human wedding. Grandpa needed to invite some business associates—who were human—so we had to conduct a normal ceremony to avoid raising an
ROSEANNEToday has been an incredibly exhausting day.After the wedding reception in the afternoon, it was time for the werewolf wedding ritual.This ritual is crucial in signifying the union of an Alpha and an Omega, binding them as mates. Once it is complete, I will also officially become Damian’s Luna.We were taken deep into the forest under the bright moonlight. The full moon shone beautifully above, standing as a silent witness to the ritual that Damian and I were about to undergo. The atmosphere felt intimate and sacred, yet I still couldn’t fully embrace the process.My heart remained heavy—this was not the wedding I had ever dreamed of.From the moment I arrived at the ritual site, I could feel the sharp gazes of several Elders from the Aeternum Pack. They didn’t even bother hiding their disapproval of me, though none of them dared to interrupt the ceremony.The Elders of the Aeternum Pack and some members of the Moonveil family stood in a circle, waiting for the ritual to be
DAMIANRoseanne remained silent even after several moments had passed. She just stood there as if battling with her own thoughts. I waited a few more minutes, hoping to hear what she would say.But my patience was wearing thin. If I stayed in this room any longer, my self-control would shatter, and I wouldn’t be able to hold myself back.“I’ll sleep in another room,” I decided at last since Roseanne couldn’t make a decision. So, I had to take the lead.I walked toward the door, ready to leave. My breaths were heavy, and my mind was clouded with the growing heat every time I inhaled and caught the scent coming from Roseanne’s body. Because we had mated through the sacred werewolf marriage ritual, my senses had become more attuned to her unique aroma.It wasn’t just her scent. My entire body had become hypersensitive to her touch, no matter how small. That was why I couldn’t stay here any longer if I wanted to maintain control.I had to leave. Distance was the only thing keeping me sane
ROSEANNEI woke up early this morning. My body felt utterly exhausted—not from lack of sleep, but from the turmoil weighing heavily on my chest. I couldn’t even remember what time I finally drifted off last night, too busy enduring the pain from my unresolved heat.All because Damian left me so suddenly.That bastard Alpha.My head burned with frustration, and my chest felt tight whenever I replayed last night’s events. I needed him so badly, yet he walked away right in the middle of my blazing heat. I couldn’t even begin to guess what was going through his twisted mind.“Forget it. There’s no point in dwelling on him,” I muttered under my breath, trying to shake the thoughts off. “My mood is already terrible, and I don’t want to make it worse by remembering that.”But living under the same roof as Damian, forgetting last night, would be impossible. Just seeing him would reignite my anger.The warmth from my heat still lingered faintly on my skin, though the suppressant I took managed
DAMIAN[FLASHBACK]The sea foam brushed against our bare feet, leaving a cool sensation that contrasted with the warmth of the sand. The sky blushed in crimson hues as if witnessing this fleeting moment's perfection. I watched Lyra standing a few steps ahead, her sheer white dress fluttering with the breeze and her soft laughter blending harmoniously with the sound of the waves."I always love seeing you laugh," I said, stepping closer. "It makes the whole world feel brighter."Lyra turned, her sparkling eyes reflecting the golden hues of the sunset. “Only when I laugh?” she teased, a playful curve tugging at her lips.I chuckled softly. "When you’re angry, the world feels like a storm. When you’re sad, it’s a long night without stars. But when you’re happy…" I stopped right before her, my fingers brushing her cheek, “the world feels perfect.”Lyra let out a soft sigh, pretending to ponder. “Hmm, so I should laugh more often, huh?”“Yes,” I replied firmly, “so I can always see the wor
ROSEANNEI went straight into the bedroom, leaving Damian alone after our argument. I couldn’t stand looking at his face any longer, and I knew I would only get angrier if he dared to mention that woman from his past again.I sat on the edge of the bed, my gaze empty as I stared through the large window that overlooked Damian’s backyard. The morning sun shone softly, but its warmth failed to reach my heart. I had to admit this house was grand, but it felt cold and empty.Just like its owner.I let out a long sigh, frustration heavy in my breath.“I have to live in this house. It’s no different from the Moonveil estate—both cold. But this place is even quieter than I expected,” I muttered to myself.I inhaled deeply once more, trying to calm the storm of anger brewing inside me. Damian... that bastard. It was only our first day as husband and wife, yet I had already been through so many emotions and unpleasant moments.I clenched my fists, closing my eyes as I struggled to steady my br
ROSEANNE“Roseanne, I’m not angry if you want to find out about my former Luna. I think it’s only natural that you’d want to know who Lyra really was. But I also wouldn’t mind if you just asked me directly instead of looking into it in secret. Wouldn’t it be better if you heard it straight from me?”I was surprised by how calmly Damian responded to this. I had assumed the worst, thinking he might get angry if I tried to dig into Lyra’s past.Not everyone likes having their past unearthed—especially since I clearly remembered how sensitive Damian used to be whenever Lyra’s name came up in our arguments before our relationship got this close.But he seemed completely at ease now, and I didn’t see a trace of anger in his expression.Realizing that the atmosphere was much better than I had anticipated, I stepped closer and chose to sit beside him. “Would you really tell me everything if I asked?” I asked Damian.It didn’t take him long to nod. “Of course. I don’t think there’s anything ab
ROSEANNEI let Damian take me away from the underground cell because I had no other excuse if he kept asking about my reason for coming here. I knew I wouldn’t be able to lie to him anymore, and at the same time, I wasn’t ready to tell Damian the truth yet.I glanced at Damian’s arm around my shoulders. Even as we left the underground, he said nothing to Blair. I could see the worried expression on Blair’s face—I should talk to Damian to make sure he doesn’t get angry at Blair for letting me in alone.Damian shouldn't be mad at the wrong person because this was my own decision. If anyone deserved his anger, it was me."Luna Roseanne, I’m still here. If you’re certain that Lyra is truly your twin sister and you need more information about your past together, I can give it to you. But in exchange, you have to get me out of this prison. I suggest you decide quickly because Alpha Damian might kill me by tomorrow."Those were the last words Tion whispered to me before Damian arrived earlie
DAMIANMy men have yet to find the person responsible for Sam’s murder. As soon as his death was confirmed, I immediately met with Tobias and Kiren to discuss the matter. At the same time, several other parties began searching for traces of the person who was most likely responsible for Sam Moonveil’s death.Roseanne insisted that the man could not have taken his own life, and I believed that Sam Moonveil was not the type to kill himself. He had too many grudges, and there was no way he would give up so easily without settling them first.I had already ordered my men to conduct a thorough investigation—reviewing every CCTV recording in Fenrison’s residence, tracking any possible evidence left in the underground chamber, and identifying anyone who had visited the place recently.Tobias had checked everything, but no leads had surfaced.There was always the possibility that Sam Moonveil had indeed committed suicide, but I wasn’t ready to accept that yet. I would keep searching until I h
ROSEANNEI stared at Tion without blinking. His words still lingered in the air, refusing to be processed in my mind. I received three pieces of information at once in everything he said—each incredibly difficult to believe.Tion claimed that Lyra was my twin sister, that she had been at the scene of the incident and suffered the same accident as I did, and most importantly, that Lyra had died because she saved me.Does any of this make sense?I didn't even know Lyra, so how could this man claim we were twins? I couldn't just accept this nonsense so easily."Your joke isn't funny at all, Tion," my voice was barely audible.Tion sighed, and I could see the sadness and frustration on his face. "Lyra really was your twin sister, Luna Roseanne."He repeated it, truly trying to convince me—or perhaps brainwash me.But my heart was pounding so hard that I could hear its beats in my ears. My mind went blank, and my chest felt unbearably tight as if I had been struck by something massive. It
ROSEANNE"You really know me?" I stared at Tion, torn between belief and doubt.A part of me still questioned what he said, but on the other hand, he looked so convincing—I couldn’t detect even the slightest hesitation in his words.The hatred in Tion’s gaze felt undeniably real. He wouldn’t be this serious if he were only trying to intimidate me. That’s why I had to find out and ask him directly."I know you very well, Luna Roseanne," Tion spoke again. "Even more than you can imagine.""Don’t be ridiculous, Tion. I always know the people around me, so there’s no way you claim to know me when I have no idea who you are. I don’t think we’ve ever met."Tion let out a low chuckle, but to my ears, it sounded eerie. "We don’t need to know each other to be aware of one another, Luna.""Then tell me, how do you know me? And why do you keep staring at me so sharply, filled with hatred? What problem do you have with me that makes you despise me this much?" Without wasting time, I fired my ques
ROSEANNEThis wasn’t the right time to be curious about anything else, let alone dig deeper into who Lyra was.And yet, I couldn't ignore the pounding of my heart or the strange feeling that consumed me as I read through those files. It was as if there was an inexplicable connection between me and the woman from Damian’s past.Not to mention the fact that earlier, the man named Tion had stared at me so intensely, as if he harboured a deep grudge against me—even though I had no recollection of ever knowing him.Didn’t all of this seem incredibly strange?I couldn’t just brush it off."I have to talk to Tion," I finally decided. It was the only way to get answers to my questions.I didn’t expect Tion to know anything about my accident. Still, perhaps he had other information—something about Lyra or why we looked so similar as children.Clutching Lyra’s file tightly in my hand, I carried it with me as I left my room and headed toward the underground dungeon, the same place I had left not
ROSEANNEAfter escorting me to my room, Damian left to hold a meeting with Tobias and Kiren to discuss Sam's death. I was still shaken by the incident, feeling weak and unsure of what to do.Right now, only one name kept surfacing in my mind—someone who was most likely behind Uncle Sam’s death.I grabbed my phone and dialled Grandpa Andreas’s number as quickly as possible. My last conversation with him still lingered in my memory, and I remembered that Grandpa Andreas had indeed planned to kill Uncle Sam and take him to Moonveil.Was this his way of warning me for not letting him take Uncle Sam away?I let out a heavy sigh. The moment the call was answered, I attacked him with a single question. “Why did you kill Uncle Sam?”Grandpa Andreas didn’t respond immediately. There was a brief silence before he asked, “Sam is dead?”Good acting. I scoffed internally.“Don’t pretend, Grandpa. I know this was your doing,” I accused without hesitation. “You were the only one who wanted Uncle Sam
ROSEANNE"That’s impossible," I muttered in disbelief at the news Tobias had just delivered. "You're joking, right?"My heart pounded violently, and a wave of nausea hit me upon hearing those words. My mind felt blank, unable to process anything. I was too shocked, too speechless even to know how to react.I felt Damian’s hand envelop mine, his warm fingers slipping between my own in an attempt to calm me. "Explain clearly what happened, Tobias," Damian said, his voice steadier than I had expected.But I knew he was just as surprised as I was. He was simply keeping his composure because I already looked panicked. He had to stay sane—for me and to ensure everything remained under control.Tobias exhaled heavily. "Blair brought food for Sam this morning. But when he arrived at the basement, Sam was already unconscious and was later pronounced dead. Blair himself checked his condition and confirmed that Sam had stopped breathing."Without realizing it, I held my breath. Losing my only ke
DAMIANEven though I already have a good relationship with Roseanne, I still can't read her mind. She keeps so many secrets and doesn’t share them with me, even though I want to help.I don’t like seeing Roseanne lost in thought without realizing it—I’ve caught her doing that multiple times. Whenever I ask, she always says she’s fine.And today, she’s doing it again.I had just returned to my room when I found Roseanne sitting on the large sofa, staring out the window in deep thought. She didn’t even notice my presence, too absorbed in whatever was running through her mind.I decided to approach her. Kiren had told me that Roseanne went to the Moonveil house today. I was certain her silence now was related to whatever happened there.Her body flinched slightly when I wrapped my arms around her from behind, encircling her waist while resting my chin on her shoulder."Hey, have you eaten?" I asked softly.Roseanne immediately relaxed upon realizing it was me holding her. Instead of pull