NEIL'S POVThe next day, I visited the stranger again in the hospital room. I wanted to make sure I was there when he woke up so I could question him. Luckily, today was that day. His eyes were open and he looked around the place. The doctor, nurse and I watched as he stirred slightly in his bed. He kept murmuring a name that I hadn’t thought he would say. "Lorraine... Lorraine..." he murmured.My heart stopped in my chest for a second. Lorraine? Wait.... No... It can't be. He obviously knows someone with the same name. Right? "Who could Lorraine be?" the doctor asked "He's been calling her name since he woke up" "He's disoriented" I said "A friend of mine, Lorraine, came here yesterday. Could that be the reason? I called her name a lot while we were in the room together" "I'm not sure. Anyway, we'll find out soon. We're running tests, but it seems like he might have a concussion or some sort of amnesia. He's very confused about his location and the people around him."I narrowed
LORRAINE'S POVThe ride home was silent. From the hospital, we took a taxi back home. The tension between us was so thick that you could cut it with a knife. I glanced over at Kylian. His side profile was illuminated by the sunlight. He stared out the window, lost in thought. How could he have lost his memory? How did we end up here after everything that happened? My heart ached on my chest. It was all too much to take in. Everything was happening all at once and I couldn't process it all. I still had feelings for him, feelings that I had buried deep inside for the sake of moving on, for the sake of myself and my boys. But now, with him here, those feelings were resurfacing. I wasn’t sure how to handle it. The taxi pulled up to the house, and I paid the driver. As I stepped out, I felt a knot of anxiety tighten in my stomach. This was it. The moment I had been dreading and anticipating all at once. Kylian followed me inside. Inside, the babysitter was with my boys. She smiled when
MOLLY'S POVThe halls of the palace seemed colder than usual. Everything had changed since Kylian left. How was I going to survive here without him? The title of Luna was more than just a position; it was my lifeline. I couldn't lose it. I wouldn't. I couldn't see myself as anything but a queen. I couldn't imagine living my life as a commoner. I paused by a window, looking out at the palace grounds that once felt like mine to command. Now, they were slipping away. I needed a plan, something to secure my place. My mind raced as I thought of so many possibilities. I thought of Cole. He had finally taken up the mantle of Alpha. If I could sway or seduce him, I might still secure my position.Immediately, I headed to his office. When I reached his office, I paused, composing myself before knocking. The door opened, and there stood Cole. "Molly," he said "What brings you here?"I entered with a smile "I wanted to discuss something important, Cole. Now that you're Alpha, there are certa
COLE'S POVI sat in my office, staring blankly at the stack of papers on my desk. I tapped my fingers against the table, getting lost in my thoughts. My mind was far from the documents in front of me. I still couldn't believe that Kylian left me in charge of the pack. I never wanted this. I never asked for this. Yet here I was, the new Alpha of the pack. Kylian had always been the strong one, the leader. I was just... Cole. The thought of filling his shoes felt impossible.I sighed, running a hand through my hair in frustration. My mother had been Relentless when it came to this. She constantly pushed me towards this role for years. I had always hoped she would see that it wasn't what I wanted, but now it seemed like her dream had come true. And I was living her dream, not mine.The door to my office opened slowly. I didn't have to look up to know who it was. My mother's footsteps were as familiar to me as my own. I knew it was her. She had a way of walking that made it sound like sh
MOLLY'S POVEveryone gasped loudly. The room became filled with murmurs and hushed whispers. Everyone became in a state of chaos instantly. I smiled to myself, happy at the chaos I had caused. The butler being the grandfather of the Alpha - you don't see that everyday, do you? The people's collective gasp echoed through the hall. Cole’s wine glass slipped from his hand, shattering on the floor. Murmurs spread like wildfire as people exchanged shocked and confused glances.I wasn't done yet. This was just the beginning. “Oscar’s daughter,” I continued,, “Was a slave girl named Irene. We all know about Alpha Jax's love for women. May the moon goddess rest his soul"Alpha Jax was Kylian's father. Oscar trembled in his spot "Molly, don't do this" I turned to him with a smile "I'm already doing this" Oscar’s face paled, and he took a step back, his hands trembling. “Please, stop this.”But I pressed on. I turned back to the microphone and continued. “We all know how Alpha Jax felt l
MOLLY'S POVAs the door slammed behind me, I groaned loudly in frustration. Stupid guard. Why did he have to come by this time? My plan had failed woefully now.. My chest heaved with each angry breath, and I couldn't suppress the anger bubbling up inside me. How dare he reject me again? I had done everything right, everything that was expected of me. I was the perfect candidate for Luna, and yet Cole had turned me down once more. He didn't even want to see me. That was how bad he hated me. I walked down the corridor quickly, lost in my thoughts. As I moved, I nearly collided with someone. When I looked to see who it was, I noticed that it was Lady Esther. There was a look of concern on her face as she scanned my face. "Molly," she said "What happened? Why do you look so upset?"I clenched my fists, trying to steady myself. "Lady Esther, it's Cole. He rejected me again. Our plan... it didn't work."Lady Evelyn's expression hardened "What could have gone wrong?" "He was just about
COLE'S POV As soon as I heard those words, my body began to shake with annoyance. Molly... Again! This was no doubt her doing. She obviously went to talk to the elders behind my back. I wouldn't be surprised if my mom was supporting her as well. My body tensed with anger. I clenched my fists, struggling to maintain my composure. "You must be joking," I said through gritted teeth. "Molly? The same Molly who has been scheming and manipulating behind my back? She's managed to recruit you elders to join her cause?""Think about it Alpha. She has been Luna before so she already has the experience. Besides, she comes from a strong lineage. Her family’s status and connections could be highly beneficial for our pack."I stood up, my chair scraping loudly against the floor. "I will never make her my Luna," Elder Samuel walked forward "Please, Cole, listen to reason. Molly is—""I said no!" I growled, cutting him off. "I know exactly who put you up to this, and I won't stand for it."I sto
MOLLY'S POVHow exactly did Yaz plan to take over the pack? Kylian had left it in Cole's hands. Yaz was the Beta. Sure, he had power but planning to take the throne from Cole was a long stretch. I was intrigued and confused at the same time. I looked at the document again, going through the things he promised. The sight of the money alone was enough for me to say yes. "Molly," he said smoorhly "You know this is your chance. You’ve always wanted to remain as the Luna, haven’t you?"I looked at him "Yes, I have. But... this plan of yours. It’s dangerous. What if it doesn’t work? What if something goes wrong?"Yaz smiled confidently "It will work. It has to. I’ve thought this through. Once I have control of the pack, nothing can stop us. And you, my dear, will be by my side, ruling as my Luna."His words sent a shiver down my spine. It was so tempting, so within reach. But the risks were high. " How do you plan to take over the pack?" I asked him. "I've thought this through for year