DAMIANI rushed out of the room the moment I heard Roseanne’s voice. I didn’t want any distractions—finally, I could communicate with her through our bond.I left Lavinia to Tobias and Kiren, ordering them to keep extracting information from her and not to let her leave my house until I found Roseanne. I just needed to make sure Roseanne was okay, nothing else mattered.I took a deep breath, focusing on one thing: Roseanne. I could hear her voice in my head, so weak and shaky that she wasn't okay, but she kept trying to call my name."Damian..."I felt my heart pounding. My grip on the table's edge tightened, and I tried to hold back the emotions rising inside me. Closing my eyes, I focused on Roseanne's soft voice.I was beyond enraged at whoever had reduced Roseanne to this state. Just from her voice alone, I could tell she wasn’t okay. She was clearly in pain, and I had no idea what they had done to her."Roseanne, I’m here. I’ll find you."There was a pause, then a shaky exhale of
DAMIANFrom the chair, Roseanne remained unconscious, her body slumped over with her hands tied, while the knife in Sam's hand pressed against her neck.I could see her short, ragged breaths, proof that she was still alive. That alone was enough to give me some relief, but even so, one wrong move, and she could die right in front of me."Roseanne, please hold on a little longer. I promise I will end all of this, and after that, you will live safely and happily with me. Hold on for me."I sent those words through our bond, hoping she could hear my voice's sincerity.I turned my gaze back to Sam, clenching my fists tightly, trying to hold myself back. I couldn’t act recklessly right now. I had to find an opening to fight Sam without putting Roseanne in danger."I suppose you're here to save your Luna, huh?" Sam sneered, his dark eyes filled with hatred. "The ruthless Alpha Fenrison, bowing down just for an Omega. How weak."I didn’t react. I stared at him coldly.Sam’s words did not aff
ROSEANNEI woke up with my head still feeling heavy, my eyelids slowly opening to welcome the soft light from the hospital room lamp. The distinct antiseptic scent stung my nose, but amidst the smell of medicine, there was something far more comforting—Damian's scent.I turned my gaze to the side of the bed, and there he was. Sitting in the chair beside me, looking exhausted, his eyes remained alert. The wound on his temple was already bandaged, though I could still see a bit of dried blood at the edges. But what frustrated me the most was how he was still here despite the deep injury on his leg that should have been properly treated as well."Damian..." My voice was hoarse, barely a whisper, but his beautiful eyes instantly snapped to mine, as if every second I was conscious was something precious to him."You're awake," Damian’s voice was filled with relief. He immediately leaned closer, his hand reaching out carefully to touch my cheek as if I were fragile. "How do you feel, Rosean
ROSEANNEGrandfather Andreas came to visit me at the hospital.I didn’t know how he found out about all of this, but seeing him standing before me now made me sure that someone had told him about Uncle Sam abducting me.I shot a sharp glance at Kiren. Noticing my gaze, he subtly shook his head as if to say, "It wasn’t me who told him. I don’t know why Grandfather Andreas is here."If it wasn’t Kiren, then who?I turned my head when I felt another hand grasp mine. When I looked, I saw Damian’s small smile—an attempt to reassure me.“What are you doing here, Andreas?” Damian asked coldly.Grandfather Andreas kept his gaze on me. “I just wanted to visit my granddaughter,” he replied casually.The memory of my strained relationship with Grandfather was still fresh in my mind. I also remembered our last conversation when I asked to return to Moonveil. That discussion had gone smoothly, but no warmth was left in it.Even though my relationship with Damian had developed well, I was still ang
DAMIAN“Roseanne, why do you want to talk to Sam Moonveil?” I asked as soon as Andreas left Roseanne’s room. “He has done terrible things to you—you don’t need to see someone as vile as him again.”I didn’t want Roseanne to meet that bastard again after everything Sam Moonveil had done to her. The memory of Roseanne being hurt was still fresh in my mind, and my hatred for Sam was still burning. I wouldn’t ever allow my Luna to see that man’s face again.I already had plans for Sam—unfortunately, Roseanne wouldn’t let me kill him. However, I could make him suffer and torture him severely as payback for what he had done.“Roseanne, you don’t have to see that bastard again. Let me handle him—I’ll make sure he pays for what he did to you,” I continued since my Luna still hadn’t answered.I was still holding Roseanne’s hand tightly, though not hurting her. My gaze was sharp yet gentle as I looked at her.Roseanne let out a deep sigh, something unreadable in her expression. “I need to see U
ROSEANNEAfter a week had passed, I was finally able to leave the hospital since my condition had improved. As I stepped into the Fenrison house with Damian beside me, his hand firmly holding mine, he led me upstairs to the second floor."Why are you bringing me here?" I frowned in confusion as Damian turned right instead of left—where my room was supposed to be.Now, we were standing in front of Damian's room.Damian gave me a small smile and opened the door to his room. "Our relationship has changed. Isn’t it time for you to move into my room?"I silently observed his room. It hadn't changed much since the last time I had snuck in. The only difference was the addition of a few of my belongings, though their colors starkly contrasted with the dark theme of Damian’s room."Are you sure I should start sleeping here from now on?" I asked hesitantly.Damian raised an eyebrow. "Of course. I have no reason to doubt this decision," he said firmly. "Besides, before everything happened, you o
ANDREAS MOONVEIL“Grandfather, I didn’t mean to hide anything from you! I thought I only needed to tell you the important things. I wasn’t even the one committing crimes—I was just involved by accident! Please forgive me, Grandfather! I never intended to harm Roseanne on purpose!”Look at my foolish granddaughter. All she can do is beg for forgiveness after what she has done to Roseanne.I don’t understand why Roseanne and Lavinia turned out so different. It would have been much better if Lavinia were as useful as Roseanne. Still, that woman only ever gives me a headache.She’s just as foolish as her own father, Walter Moonveil.They’re all useless.“Grandfather, please don’t punish me! I promise I’ll apologize to Roseanne directly for this matter. I swear I won’t cause any more trouble. Please, forgive me!” Lavinia was still kneeling on the floor, almost in tears.“You know I cannot tolerate foolishness, especially from family, Lavinia,” I said firmly. “How could you endanger your ow
ROSEANNE“Luna Roseanne, this is one of the tasks you once assigned to me.”I took the brown envelope that Kiren handed me, my forehead creasing in confusion. “What task? I don’t remember giving you any other assignments. Is this new evidence about my accident?”Kiren immediately shook his head. “No, Luna Roseanne. This is some information about Lyra, Alpha Damian’s former Luna. You once asked me to look into her when you first moved here.”My frown deepened, and I tightened my grip on the large brown envelope without realizing it. “Oh, thank you, Kiren.”Kiren looked at me in confusion—and I knew why. It was because I wasn’t acting like my usual self. Usually, whenever I asked Kiren to investigate something, I would immediately read the information as soon as he finished gathering it.I was the type of person who needed to know everything thoroughly; I couldn’t rest easy if something were left unresolved, no matter what it was. That was why I always wanted to uncover things that stil
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