Luna Nora POVAfter Alpha Orion had finally succeeded in humiliating me—doing exactly what he wanted—Darius did nothing. That betrayal pierced through me. He just stood there, silent, when he should’ve stood up for me. I was furious beyond words, but I had no right to speak, not anymore. I could feel the council’s eyes on me, watching, waiting for my reaction. If I wanted to keep any semblance of dignity within the palace, if I wanted to be respected even a little, I had no choice but to play along and accept Orion’s decision.But deep inside, I was boiling. He had stripped me of everything—my power, my title, my respect—all in one fell swoop. And for what? For that lowly slave girl, Anita? It felt like a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. The more I thought about it, the more the rage inside me festered. My position, my throne as Luna, was gone. But that didn't mean I was defeated. No. I still had a weapon, and that weapon was Darius. I saw the anger and vengeance in his eyes before
Luna Nora POVIt is hard to get close to Anita. She hates me, though I can't pinpoint the exact reason. Maybe it’s everything I’ve done, or maybe it’s because she senses the danger I represent. But I don’t care. I’ll still go to her room and try to strike up a conversation, to pretend I’m trying to make peace. If my attempt fails, Maya will step in and do whatever it takes. Maya has her own anger brewing towards Anita, and while I act like I’m trying to support her, she will lash out, creating the illusion that I’m the good one. Anita will believe I want the best for her, and that’s when we’ll have her right where we want her. I couldn’t help but laugh at the brilliance of Maya’s plan. She’s clever, and with her by my side, this whole thing might actually work.As I sat there, thinking through our next steps, a knock sounded on my door. I assumed it was Maya returning with more updates, but to my surprise, it was Darius, his face tight with anger.“Mom, what the hell were you doing o
Luna Nora POV The next morning, I wasted no time. I needed to go to Adam’s place, and fast. It wasn’t close, and I’d be driving alone, but that didn’t matter. The only thing on my mind was finding a solution—something that could end this nightmare. I rushed through my breakfast, though the tension at the dining table was unbearable. Alpha Orion and Darius barely exchanged glances, their hostility thick in the air. Anita, now seated at the table with us, made it all the worse. It was as though every gaze was a dagger being thrown across the table. Even Darius' fiancée sat stiff, glaring at Anita with simmering jealousy. But none of that mattered to me now. My focus was on Adam. He had to find a way to fix this mess. I needed answers, and I needed them now. I slipped out of the dining hall without saying a word, knowing neither Darius nor Alpha Orion would notice my absence. They were too consumed by their own dramas, their eyes fixed on Anita as though she were the center of thei
Anita POVI won’t lie—last night was pure chaos. The meeting, the arguments, Luna Nora confronting me—it all felt overwhelming. I thought about it as I lay in bed, staring up at the ceiling. What a whirlwind my life had become. I was exhausted, mentally and physically. But what choice did I have other than to brace myself and keep going? Even as the new day arrived, I woke up early out of habit, but with nothing to do now, it felt strange. The reality was unsettling. I used to fill my days with endless tasks, but now, all I could do was wait around to be summoned, wait for the maids to come in and dress me. It was a constant reminder of the unwanted role I’d been given.When the maids arrived, they shot me looks of irritation, and some even rolled their eyes, as if I’d stolen something precious from them. But I ignored it. I was living the life I had once dreamed of, even if it came with hostility from nearly everyone around me. But the truth was, this life was a double-edged sword.
Maya’s POVI don’t know what has come over me lately. I can't even pinpoint what's wrong, but it’s as if I’m spiraling deeper into a complicated mess of my own making. I used to feel lucky—privileged even—that Alpha Etan chose me to spy on Alpha Orion and Darius. He trusted me to manipulate Anita, to bring her close as a friend while ensuring Alpha Orion loses his power. That’s a task only the cunning can handle, I thought. Yet, here I am, feeling tangled in my own web.At first, I was confident. Despite having no idea how I’d execute this plan, there was a part of me that believed I could make it happen. But I had no clue it would be this hard. Winning over Anita has proven almost impossible. I can't understand what happened to her; it’s as if she put up walls that are impenetrable. Once, she was my closest friend. I genuinely cared for her and saw her as my sister. Now, I can barely recognize the distance between us.The day she announced her plans to leave, a void opened up in my c
Alpha Orion’s POVWhen I made the decision to make Anita my Luna, to crown her as the heart of this Pack, I never imagined it would lead us here—to this strange, painful distance. I thought it would be simple, that she would step into the role naturally, her presence strengthening both me and the Pack. But now, as I sit here, running through everything in my mind, I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve somehow become her enemy. How did things spiral so quickly?Her words from last night echoed in my mind, heavy and sharp. She looked at me, eyes filled with a quiet resignation, and said, “I don’t want to be involved in any more problems. I just want peace.” And yet, in my insistence, I took that peace from her.I forced her into a position she never asked for, drowning her desires in my own ambitions. I remember the way she looked at us during that council meeting—confused, vulnerable, lost. She was too polite to voice her true feelings, yet I pressed on, oblivious to her silence. I kept
Alpha Orion’s POVI held my tongue, refusing to let Luna Nora’s taunts provoke me. I could feel her watching me, waiting for a reaction, but I wouldn’t give her the satisfaction. Instead, I walked past her, my patience unwavering as I positioned myself on the veranda, leaning against the stone wall. She hissed loudly, clearly frustrated, but I didn’t even flinch. I wasn’t about to let her get under my skin.Minutes ticked by, and still no sign of Anita. A flicker of worry began to grow in my chest, a feeling I couldn’t quite shake. I knew I couldn’t call a search party without raising questions, without looking like a fool for panicking over her absence. But the uncertainty gnawed at me. My gut told me something was wrong, and that was enough. I made up my mind—I’d find her myself.I stormed into the palace garage, where a few drivers lingered, sharing drinks and conversation. As I stepped in, they snapped to attention, one of them moving to open my favorite car. But I stopped him, ra
Alpha Orion’s POVAnita’s voice trembled as she spoke, each word laced with a fear that pierced through me. “I didn’t hear or see anything specific,” she stammered, her voice barely a whisper, “but I just… I need you to be careful. There are things… things you don’t expect, and I can’t shake the feeling that something terrible is coming for you. I don’t know how to protect you from it. I just want to keep you safe, but I don’t know how anymore. I feel like I’m losing my mind.”Suddenly, she broke down, her composure unraveling as tears spilled down her cheeks. Even though she had been trying to push me away, I couldn’t ignore her pain. I stepped closer, wrapping my arms around her as she clung to me, shaking, her body cold and exhausted from her ordeal. “Anita,” I murmured gently, running my hand through her hair, “please, don’t keep this from me. Tell me what you know, what you heard. I’m here, and I promise, whatever it is, I’ll protect you. I won’t let anything hurt you.” She loo