ROSEANNEI woke up to an unfamiliar warmth enveloping my body. My eyelids still felt heavy, but thankfully, the room was dark enough that my eyes didn’t have to struggle to adjust to any harsh light.Once my eyes opened, I realized I was still in my room. But something felt different—my body felt slightly heavier. When I looked down, I saw a strong arm wrapped around my waist, a broad chest pressing against my back, and warm, steady breaths fanning against my nape.‘Wait, what’s going on?’ I murmured internally, my heartbeat accelerating at the realization that someone was in my bed, holding me.I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to recall what had happened yesterday. I remember feeling unwell and deciding to leave the office early. Kiren had safely escorted me home. But after that...Shit.‘I went into heat, and Damian came to my room,’ my mind confirmed with absolute clarity.Awareness hit me like a tidal wave, especially when I realized that both Damian and I were utterly unclothed be
DAMIANI rarely take a day off, but today is different.I thought I could go to work as usual, pretending that nothing happened last night. I had convinced myself that I could get through the day usually and that nothing would change because I was only helping Roseanne. There was no other intention—just helping her through her heat.But in reality, it wasn’t as easy as I had imagined.Maybe I could act normal in front of Roseanne, but my feelings were far from normal.When I was showering earlier, I couldn’t stop thinking about her body beneath me last night. The way every inch of her skin felt against my lips. The way her beautiful lips moaned my name over and over throughout the night.I couldn’t forget any of it.And I ended up jerking myself off in the shower while thinking about her.‘Damn it, I shouldn’t be like this. Why am I acting like a young teenager with a crush?!’ I cursed myself, feeling both disgusted and embarrassed by what I had done.Before Roseanne woke up this morn
ROSEANNEI winced at the pain in my lower body every time I walked. I had lost count of how many times I had done it with Damian last night, but judging by the aftermath, I must have completely lost myself in my heat.It was already 10 a.m., and I had locked myself in my room after having breakfast with Damian. The Beta servants had also returned home, so I didn't have to clean up my dirty dishes.I decided not to work today. Aside from my body still feeling unwell, I also had other plans—to go to Moonveil Manor to retrieve some old company documents that had been left behind. These documents could help me clean up the remaining mess that had happened while I was in a coma.I was just about to leave my room when Damian’s door opened as well. I stopped in front of my door, looking up at him. He looked as composed as always, dressed in a formal suit that was slightly more casual than usual. I recalled last night’s events for a moment but quickly pushed the thoughts away.I still felt a
DAMIANIt didn’t take me long to meet with Andreas Moonveil. I only wanted to clarify a few things we had agreed upon in the business contract regarding my marriage to Roseanne. I also needed some information about Roseanne—information that, unfortunately, Andreas refused to provide.Of course, as usual, our conversation didn’t go well.Andreas and I were stubborn, making it difficult to end discussions amicably.“You could’ve just called me Fenrison. Why bother coming all the way here and disturbing my leisure time?” Andreas asked when our conversation was over.I clicked my tongue, unwilling to tell the older man the real reason. “That’s up to me, Andreas.”Andreas Moonveil looked at me with suspicion. “It seems my granddaughter came here with you.” He could immediately tell because he had caught Roseanne’s scent on me.I merely stared at him lazily, not bothering to explain why we had arrived together. But his gaze irritated me, he seemed to read my thoughts far too quickly.I deci
DAMIANI stepped out of the house with quick strides, the cold air biting at my skin, but my mind was too preoccupied with other thoughts. On the front porch, Kiren stood tall with his arms crossed over his chest, his eyes as watchful as ever. The moment he saw me, he gave a slight nod.Since staying here, I had never seen Kiren overstep his boundaries. Just as he had told me during our first meeting, his only duty was to protect Roseanne—nothing more.Still, I sometimes disliked seeing them together, especially since Roseanne always took Kiren everywhere. But I also knew she did it because Kiren was the one she trusted the most."You're still here?" I asked, stopping near Kiren."Of course. I'm her Beta guardian."I scoffed at his confident answer. "You can take a break, too, Kiren. I have my own guards stationed in front of the house. You don’t need to keep watch as well."Kiren gave a slight nod. "I’m just doing my duty, Alpha Damian. But I’ll keep your words in mind."I sighed, st
ROSEANNEThis morning, the atmosphere at the dining table felt lighter than usual. However, there were still traces of tension between Damian and me. I was still a little exhausted after experiencing heat and yesterday’s issues, but at least my body felt much better. This morning, I was back having breakfast at the dining table with Damian after everything that had happened.I thought we would both avoid each other again like before.I tried to ignore how he was secretly watching me, how he ensured my plate had enough food, or how he subtly pushed the glass of orange juice closer. I wouldn’t have noticed small things, but now they felt much more apparent.‘What is this? Why is Damian suddenly acting so differently? Even though he’s not showing it outright, I can still feel that he’s treating me differently today,’ I thought in confusion.‘Is he feeling guilty for making me angry yesterday? But someone like Damian wouldn’t do this just to apologize.’ I really couldn’t figure out what w
ROSEANNEI threw my phone onto the desk harshly, my breathing heavy and my chest tight. The threats kept coming, day after day, never giving me a moment of peace.For the past few days, I have been overwhelmed managing the company. Still, the continuous threats only added to my stress. Even after a week had passed, I still had no leads."They're getting bolder," Kiren muttered, standing before my desk. His arms were crossed over his chest, his posture rigid like a guard ready for battle at any moment.We were both staring at a small box sitting on my desk. The curtains in my office were tightly shut, ensuring no one could see what we were doing.I had just received a new threat. This time, it came in the form of a square box containing a photograph of me smeared with blood. And, of course, there was a letter inside—a death threat.I let out a heavy sigh, pushing the box away from me. Kiren quickly removed it. "Do you think this threat is getting worse?" I asked him, seeking his opinio
DAMIANI had known about the threats Roseanne had been receiving for days.Tobias had informed me that there were suspicious movements at her office. Roseanne always looked unwell whenever she returned home as if she was burdened with many problems. At first, I thought it was work-related stress since I knew she had recently fired several directors at Moonveil.But when I discovered that Roseanne was also receiving threats, I became furious.Tobias didn’t know exactly what kind of threats they were since he could only watch Roseanne from afar. But he told me that flowers were sent to her every day, only to be thrown away by her assistant.I waited, giving Roseanne the space to handle her problems independently because I knew she didn’t want my help—she hadn’t told me about it. I wanted her to come to me on her own, to admit that she needed my protection and wanted me to help.But my patience ran out when Tobias told me something that changed all my plans this morning.A scarf belongin
ROSEANNEI have been trying to be a good Luna for the past week. I haven’t argued with Damian, followed all his rules, restrained myself from looking into Lyra lately so he wouldn’t get suspicious, and even tried not to think too much about my work at Moonveil. I’ve been trying hard to regain Damian’s trust so he would stop watching over me so closely.I know all of this is just his way of protecting me, but over time, I’ve started to feel suffocated. I’m not the kind who can just stay at home doing nothing.Especially not for this long.‘I’m just too active, so it’s no surprise that I got bored in just a week,’ I muttered, fully aware of my nature.For the past two days, my boredom has been getting worse. I have read every interesting book in the library, visited the backyard garden multiple times, and even tried cooking in the kitchen. But none of it has been enough to curb my desire to leave this house and do something that would make me feel even a little bit free.‘At the very le
LAVINIAI woke up with a pounding headache, my head feeling heavy from the lingering alcohol in my system. The sunlight streaming through the hotel curtains made me squint, forcing me to adjust to the overly bright morning. I groaned softly, stretching on the bed that suddenly felt too wide and empty.My hand reached out to the side of the bed, searching for the warmth that should still be there from the man who had accompanied me last night. But all I found were cold, rumpled sheets. I frowned, trying to recall his face. Still, all that came to mind were fragmented memories—his touch, his heated kisses, the way he murmured my name in my ear with a husky, seductive voice.I sighed, burying my face into the pillow, still holding a faint trace of his masculine cologne. It felt strange; usually, I didn't care about who I slept with. One-night stands were nothing new to me. I just needed release, a fleeting sensation to distract me from the chaos in my life. But something about this time
LAVINIAThat night, the luxurious restaurant in the city centre was filled with laughter and the clinking of glasses. I sat in the middle, surrounded by several company executives who were now on my side. They were the ones who would ensure Roseanne was removed from Moonveil. I raised my glass, smiling in triumph."To a brighter future," I said with confidence."To our new CEO, Lavinia!" one of them cheered, followed by a chorus of applause and table tapping.I smiled in satisfaction. Tonight was a small celebration before my big victory. I had ensured that everything was going according to plan. Roseanne wouldn’t have any room to defend herself. The fabricated evidence was flawless, and these executives were firmly in my grasp with sweet promises."We all know how Roseanne runs things," I continued, leaning back casually in my chair. "She’s too rigid, too by-the-book. She’s turned this company into a cage filled with rules. You must be tired of working under such a strict system, rig
LAVINIAI sat in my mother’s study, a glass of wine in hand, staring at the scattered documents on the desk. My mother paced the room with a satisfied smile on her face. "Everything is set," she said, picking up a document from the table and showing it to me. "The shareholders we bribed are ready to testify. In less than a week, Roseanne will lose her position."A pleased smile formed on my lips. Finally, after years of living in her shadow, I could get rid of Roseanne for good. "What about the evidence? We need to make everything look real," I said, slowly sipping my wine.Mother nodded. "Don’t worry, I’ve already hired someone to forge the financial documents. Roseanne will look like she’s been embezzling company funds for months. Even Kiren won’t be able to help her this time."I let out a small laugh. "Good. This scandal will ruin her. No one will believe her anymore. Even Grandfather Andreas won’t be able to save her."I rose and walked toward the large window overlooking the bac
ROSEANNEIn the following days, I felt like Damian's shadow—or, more accurately, like someone under strict surveillance. I could feel it clearly; I was being watched constantly, not just every day, but every moment.I realized it all started that day, ever since I left without telling Damian, and as a result, he had become much more protective of me.It was suffocating because I couldn't move as freely as before. I felt too restricted, afraid that Damian would notice something suspicious about me. I couldn't even read the files about Lyra in secret anymore because Damian was always wherever I was.I knew he had always been attentive and never really left me alone, but now… everything felt much more extreme.If Damian had to attend a meeting with Tobias and Kiren, I used to be allowed to stay home and do whatever I wanted. He wouldn’t interfere with my activities because he knew I would call him if needed.But now, things were different. Whenever Damian met with those two Betas, I had
ROSEANNEWhile I was lost in thought, contemplating a few things, a deep and heavy voice suddenly broke the silence of our quiet bedroom."Are you satisfied admiring your Alpha's handsome face?"My eyes widened in shock, my heart leaping into my throat, and I froze briefly. Damian let out a low chuckle, clearly aware of how my body tensed in his embrace. He must have realized that I was startled by him waking up so suddenly.Damian slowly opened his eyes, and in the next second, I was met with his dark gaze, fully awake and staring at me intensely. His eyes were still heavy with sleep, a signature look of someone who had just woken up, but there was also a glint of amusement in them, making me instinctively swallow my saliva in nervousness. Yet, the undeniable love I found within those dark irises made me even more flustered.A smirk tugged at the corner of Damian's lips, making me wish I could disappear on the spot.Damn it, since when had he woken up and realized I had been staring
ROSEANNEThe morning light seeping through the cracks of the bedroom window pulled me from what felt like an all-too-short sleep. My eyelids felt heavy, my body stiff and aching in every inch of my skin. I let out a soft groan, realizing that I was still wrapped tightly in Damian’s embrace. Even in his sleep, he refused to let me go.I struggled to adjust my eyes to the light, trying to open them fully. “It must be morning already,” I murmured, noticing the faint glow filtering through the large curtains.I didn’t remember exactly when I had fallen asleep, but it must have been near dawn. Damian hadn’t allowed me to rest early—I had to keep up with him until his rut was over.Shifting my gaze, I looked at Damian’s face beside me. The warmth of his body enveloped my bare skin, making me reluctant to move. It was so comforting that I wanted to spend my entire day just like this, in his embrace.“Argh,” I groaned softly as a familiar ache set in.The moment I tried to shift slightly, pai
DAMIANAbout fifteen minutes later, I caught a faint whiff of the vanilla pheromones I had longed for just as the front door finally opened. I lifted my head quickly, rising from the sofa when I realized Roseanne was home. Without a second thought, I strode toward the door, ready to welcome her as she stepped inside.As soon as the door opened, I saw Roseanne reaching to take off her coat, but I pulled her into my embrace before she could do anything. I didn’t give her a chance to react.I had been waiting too long, and now my patience was thinning.My hands gripped her waist tightly, my body instinctively seeking her warmth. My pheromones must have already filled the room because I felt Roseanne tense slightly before she let out a quiet sigh.“Damian,” she whispered, her voice soothing my heart's wild pounding.I didn’t answer. Instead, I lowered my head, pressing my lips against her neck, inhaling deeply the scent that made my thoughts blur. I was still angry that she had left witho
DAMIANThe realization hit me like a massive blow, snapping me back to full awareness. Damn it, how could I forget that this week was my scheduled rut? I should never have overlooked such an important day and failed to make preparations. But now, instead of being where I should be, I was stuck at the Pack’s residence while Roseanne was far away from me.I needed Roseanne now. I needed my Luna."Alpha Damian, are you alright?" Tobias asked, looking slightly concerned as he observed me. He could probably sense my unease and was beginning to put the pieces together."Shit, Tobias, take me home now," I decided quickly. I had to return before my Alpha instincts took over and made everything even harder.Tobias initially looked slightly confused but understood within seconds, seeing my restless demeanor. "I thought the intensity of your pheromones was triggered by your anger earlier, so I didn’t think much of it. But it turns out… this is your rut, isn’t it, Alpha Damian?""Stop asking ques