★BETA ADRIAN ★I carefully placed her on the bed, then peeled off my shirt. She tossed me a quizzical look and I snorted. “What? Pulling my shirt doesn't mean I want to have sex with you, Elaine. I am not a pervert.” Silence befell us both, but then she broke it first with a warm grin on her lips. “Even if you demand sex from me right now, I will gladly consent to it. You are the only one in charge of my body, Adrian.” Chuckling, I joined her on the bed. “And I like the sound of that. But do not cajole me, Elaine. I need every single detail and why didn't you inform me that Delta Logan was harassing you?” She snuggled up close, laying her head on my bare chest while I wrapped my arms around her small frame. We needed this heat since the atmosphere was quite cold and balmy. “I thought of informing you, Adrian. But then he has that naked painting of me and he knows everything about our relationship. He threatened that he was going to reveal everything to Alpha Damon, saying not on
★ELAINE'S POV★The bright morning sun was high in the cloudless blue sky, flashing in rays through the slightly parted curtains on my half-closed eyelids. Fluttering my eyelashes open, I smiled when the memories of what transpired last night between Adrian and me surged to the forefront of my brain. Wanting more of his warmth, I tried to move closer to him and snuggle up close, but all I met was a cold, empty space. Did he leave early this morning? I thought to myself. Just then my mind wandered to Delta Logan. I became frantic, just thinking of how he could still be laying in the pool of his blood. Without further ado, I slipped into my night robe and made for the door. At that moment, my door flung open and Tania dashed in. She engulfed me in a tight hug and I was startled for a moment. “I'm still angry with you for the way you treated me, but I have no one to go to, Elaine.” Her voice cracked with tears. “Why? What's wrong?" I asked out of concern. “My mate. They found Delta
★ONE MONTH LATER★It's been one month since the incident at the court trial and they haven't found the perpetrator yet. Since Delta Logan slipped into a coma and since Delta Donovan and Ashley left to live on the outskirt of the pack. Nonetheless, the people of Lycanfrost pack have been living fine. There haven't been any casualties reported, nor did Alpha Damon find out about his Beta and Luna's affair. At this moment, Beta Adrian was busy teaching Elaine how to aim an arrow at a target. She held the bow at arm length, while he prepped her chin up, teaching her how to maintain focus. “You can do it, my Lady.” Cheered Tania as she picked up another arrow from the quiver. Beta Adrian trailed his fingers around her arm, sending shivers to surge through her spine. But at the same time, both of them tried not to be obvious. Elaine sucked in a sharp breath of air as soon as Beta Adrian stood behind her and then whispered into her ears. “You can do this, sweetheart. And I promise if yo
★ELAINE'S POV★I entered my chambers with Tania following right behind me. “My lady, I overheard some female omega talking about the Alpha female competition.” She closed the door behind her. “Alpha Female competition?” I breathed, turning to face her. “Yes, my lady. They said the competition is for high-profile females. You know, the Luna, Gamma, or any other respective titles.” she added. “Then what's the competition all about?” “Well... I think those high-profile females have to compete to get the Alpha female title. It comes with privileges you know, everyone would respect her until she dies and they said it happens once in four years.” Tania explained. “Wow, that's nice. But I don't think I can ever win even if I participate. There are stronger females and I'm just a weak pathetic Luna who just found her wolf.” “You found your wolf?!” Tania gasped in shock. “Yes, I did.” Almost at once, she pulled me into a quick embrace. “Then why didn't you tell me, Elaine? We could ha
★ELAINE'S POV★“I need to get back to the infirmary to stay with Tania. She might be too scared once she opens her eyes and I'm not there.” with that, I shuffled to my feet immediately. “Don't worry, lady Elaine. I will remain here and help you find the cup.” Gamma Genevieve offered. “Alright then, thank you so much.” With that, I darted out of my chambers, straight to the Pack infirmary. My heart was racing a thousand kilometers per second. How can everything change in the blink of an eye? I still can't believe Tania was cheering me one moment ago, and the next she is fighting for her life. Funny how life works. On getting to the infirmary, the outside was crowded. I tried to assimilate what occurred as they rushed a couple of bloodied men dressed as guards into the infirmary. Were they injured? I thought. I caught a glimpse of Alpha Damon standing beside the infirmary, but I paid no attention to him. Instead, I went inside to see Tania, and then, my heart shattered into a mill
★ELAINE'S POV★“You are an asshole!” I spat at his face before rushing back into the infirmary. The moment my eyes fell on Tania, a wave of emotions swept through me all over again. Her lips had turned stale blue and her face was pale white. Taking her hands in mine, tears trickled down my cheeks. “Don't worry, Tania. I will take care of you, myself. Just hang in there. You have to be strong for me okay, you have to fight." I breathed. My tears dropped on her face. I turned to leave to fetch medications myself. But then, I felt Tania hold me back. Instantly, I snapped my head back to her face. She smiled weakly at me, and I could not stop crying. How can she be smiling in this pitiful condition? I know she's hurting, and I don't expect her to hide it from me. Her smile widened. “You are so pretty when you cry, Elaine. But I don't like seeing these tears,” she said in a feeble tone. I managed a small smile. “Stop talking, Tania. You need to reserve your energy to fight, okay? I w
★ELAINE'S POV★"No!!" I yelled at the top of my lungs while gathering Tania's defunct body to my chest."She cannot be dead. We were talking just now and I ask her to get some rest. So how can she die?" Hot tears streamed shamelessly down my cheeks. My heart clenched in anguish and no amount of words can explain the agony coursing through my veins. "Luna...I am so sor-""Shut your trap!" I rebuffed her instantly. "It is all your fault. Tania was suffering right here and none of you made a move to help her. You killed the only family I had left!" My voice cracked with tears. "No, Luna. The poison was already ingested into her system. It tempered with her pretty badly. It was the same as the one used on the female omega that died during the court trial." The physician informed me. My heart skipped a beat. For a moment, I looked from Tania to the physician's face. The same poison? It was then my mind began to connect the missing dots. If it was the same poison, meaning the omega q
★ELAINE'S POV★{Two days later}“Aww.” I groaned weakly as I fluttered my eyelids open. Suddenly Tania was staring back at me with the brightest smile on her face.I returned the smile. “Tania?” She dabbed my face with the wet towel in her hands and said; “Thank goodness...you are finally awake. I missed you so much.” But that voice didn't sound like Tania's. It was— Beta Adrian. For a moment, my vision blurred and a wave of nausea swept through me. Nonetheless, Beta Adrian helped me to a sitting position, then tucked a pillow to support my back. “Why are you the one doing this? Where is Tania?" I asked weakly. He issued me that blank stare, then his eyes fell on my wrist. I followed his gaze to see the bandage wrapped around it. Alas, the memories of everything that happened came crashing down all at once. Dammit, it wasn't a dream! I was about to tell him that I had a very disturbing dream about Tania, but it wasn't a fucking dream! My Tania was no more. “No.” My voice crack