Philip's POV The days after the celebration were different, but not in the manner I had anticipated. I had gotten used to Catherine's presence as the Alpha of our pack, and she would frequently eat with me and talk about our days. However, there was a noticeable shift that I couldn't ignore.There was a noticeable emptiness in my life since Catherine did not join me for breakfast. I attempted to ignore it, assuming that she could have had a hectic morning, but as the day went on, it turned clear that this was not an isolated incident.My anxiety increased when Catherine still hadn't arrived by midday. When I inquired with a few pack members about her whereabouts, they reported that she was alone in her room all day.My heart fell as the hours went by and I couldn't get rid of the impression that Catherine had shied away from me. Our pack had been happy during the celebration, and it had strengthened our bonds. However, it appeared as though a gulf had formed between us, and I was baf
Lizzie's POV My heart was troubled by the festival memories, and I was unable to get rid of the loneliness and rejection that had overtaken me that day. It seemed as though Ana and Catherine had taken my place and left me alone.I was finding it harder and harder to get over the festivities as the days went by. The celebration, which was supposed to be an expression of our solidarity, had instead highlighted the conflicts and uncertainties among our pack members.How I had been ignored and marginalized while Ana and Catherine received all of the attention bothered me. It was as if I had vanished into thin air, a simple observer among the group that I had always thought of as my family.There was always a twinge of anger and resentment in me whenever I watched Catherine with Ana. The celebration had brought our differences to light, and I was unable to let go of the bitterness that had crept into my heart.I was aware that I needed to face these feelings and figure out how to go on. T
LIZZIE'S POV There had been a lot of nervousness and impatience in the weeks after the festival. Catherine's odd conduct had been bothering me more and more. I was uneasy because I couldn't be sure what she was doing; it looked like everything she did was hidden.My Catherine has always been seen as quiet and reserved. Over the years, I had found solace in her serene and kind demeanor. However, recently, it seemed as though a curtain had been drawn to conceal her actual feelings and thoughts.The most disconcerting alteration was her propensity to disappear for extended periods. Her excuses, such as wanting time either by itself or having things to do, were evasive, but it was unusual for her to act that way.It was impossible for me not to question that she was hiding from me. Was it something to do with the festival's activities, or were there other changes going on that I was not aware of? It was getting harder and harder for me to concentrate on whatever else because of the naggi
CATHERINE'S POV I marched back and forth in my bedroom, feeling anxious on the inside. My eyes drifted from Ana who was lying down and the room's window. Stanley's suggestion had completely upended my universe. Though the way to become the Luna of Blood Slashing Pack was exceedingly hazardous of perilous, the notion itself was alluring.There was a great deal of danger and unpredictability associated with Stanley's proposal to remove Philip and install a new Alpha. I could no longer overlook the threat it caused to the stability and cohesion of our pack. And though Philip and I had formerly been at odds, the Alpha demonstrated remarkable compassion and understanding, which left me balancing my personal goals against the well-being of our family.Philip was not the one with whom I had shared this secret. The decision to participate in such a dark scheme carried nearly intolerable weight. Even if my goal was to maintain my status as Luna, could I live with the fact that I had planned m
LIZZIE'S POV It had been a week of suspense and excitement, but now it was here. My faithful servant Mich was sent to spy on Catherine in an attempt to ascertain the real reason for her strange actions. I couldn't get rid of the persistent feeling that she had hidden things from the family, so I became tenacious in my search. Over the last week, I have been carrying a lot of pressure due to my concerns. I had been waiting impatiently every day to see what Mich's clandestine probe into Catherine's behavior would reveal. Keeping my cool and hiding my concerns before the other members of the family had not been easy.My suspicions had developed as I had observed Catherine intently at the family get-togethers and her dealings with Philip. Her conduct in general, her whispered discussions with Philip, and her covert rendezvous with Rose had raised red flags in my mind. The sensation something that important was being withheld from me persisted.Mich's assignment to spy on Catherine was n
LIZZIE'S POV I patiently waited for days for the right moment to quietly face Catherine. It seems like the only opportunity I had to speak with her in private was when she would routinely take Ana outside for some fresh air. I couldn't take the chance of being heard or observed discussing with her the private information Mich had disclosed. I prepared for the ideal opportunity to get in touch with Catherine, and the days seemed to go on endlessly. Her regular ritual of escorting Ana outdoors had started to dominate my thoughts. This was the one occasion when I may be able to speak to someone privately without setting the family as well as other pack people on edge.I had mentally practiced this dispute countless times. My remarks had to make Catherine understand the seriousness of the issue and the full ramifications of her conduct. However, I had to exercise caution as I was aware that she had acquired a few advantages with Philip and the family. I felt a range of feelings as I ob
CATHERINE'S POV After Lizzie confronted me, I was stunned. As I struggled to comprehend that she was aware of my strategy and the perilous route I had nearly taken, my pulse raced. I was at a loss as to how she had come to know of the covert talks I had had about Stanley.How on earth could she be aware of my interactions with him? I exercised the utmost caution, making sure that our conversations were strictly confidential. However, Lizzie had found out about what I wanted unexpectedly.I became aware of the seriousness of the decisions I had to make as the situation's weight bore down on me. I couldn't brush Lizzie's information aside as a coincidental finding or a trumped-up charge. She had discovered something that would have disastrous effects on our family and our pack's cohesion. I started to feel anxious as I thought about how little time I had left to make a choice. Would I decide to abandon my spouse and family to shield them from the possible consequences of my actions? O
LIZZIE'S POV My shoulders were burdened with greater uncertainties with each passing day. I couldn't get rid of the idea that Catherine's choice would determine the future of our family. I had issued her with a directive that would upset the well-calibrated balance in our home.I couldn't stop mentally reliving our chat as I tried to figure out what Catherine would do next. Could she take the chance of disclosing her scheme and maybe severing the bonds that bound our family collectively, or would she obey my command and exit the house?I could feel the urgency in the air and my nerves were getting jangled. I couldn't help but feel gratified since I had such a strong card that may change the dynamics of our family. I was curious to watch how Catherine would handle this perilous journey, though, as well.I was established to play the whole high-stakes delaying scenario up to the very finish. Weeks passed, and all I could do was pray Catherine would make the correct choice, one that wou