The palace was abuzz with a sense of urgency and unease. Multiple elders, their faces etched with worry, had gathered in the grand chamber. The absence of their alpha, Liam, weighed heavily on everyone's minds, casting a shadow over the once-thriving palace. Whispers filled the air as they debated the best course of action, their voices hushed yet tinged with anxiety.I stood at the periphery of the chamber, my heart heavy with concern for Liam. He had been gone for days, and every passing moment only deepened the sense of unease that permeated the palace. Ana stood beside me, her expression a mirror of my own apprehension.Elder Roland, a stern and dignified figure, stood at the center of the gathering. His voice carried authority as he addressed the council, "We cannot ignore the fact that our alpha has been missing for days. The safety and stability of our pack depend on strong leadership."Murmurs of agreement rippled through the chamber, a chorus of worried voices expressing thei
The palace seemed quieter than usual, as if it were echoing my own thoughts and fears. I wandered the halls aimlessly, my heart heavy with worry for Liam. The days without him had been a blur of anxiety and unanswered questions. With each passing moment, the fear that he might have taken his own life gnawed at the edges of my mind.The weight of guilt settled heavily on my shoulders. Maybe I had been too quick to leave, to go on my own journey of self-discovery. Perhaps I should have stayed, supported him through whatever he was going through. The thought that I might have been the cause of his pain was almost unbearable.As I walked through the grand corridor, my steps faltered, and I leaned against a pillar for support. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision as I struggled to hold back my sobs. I felt overwhelmed by a mixture of emotions – fear, guilt, and an overwhelming sense of loss."Hey."The soft voice cut through the chaos in my mind, and I turned to see Austin standi
The palace was in a state of turmoil. The decision to appoint a temporary leader in Liam's absence had not been met without resistance. Many members of the pack were still holding onto hope that Liam would return, and they were hesitant to accept any other leader.As the appointed leader, a respected elder named Elder Grimes, tried to address the pack in the central courtyard, he was met with murmurs of discontent and skepticism. The pack members had grown accustomed to Liam's leadership, and the idea of someone else taking charge was met with reluctance.Elder Grimes raised his hand for silence and began to speak, his voice firm but understanding. "I know that these are challenging times, my fellow pack members. We all miss Alpha Liam and are deeply concerned for his well-being. But we must ensure the pack's stability during his absence."A member of the council, Elder Turner, stepped forward to address the crowd as well. "We have not given up on finding Alpha Liam. A dedicated sear
My heart pounded erratically in my chest as I stood there, my eyes locked on Liam. It had been an eternity since I last saw him, and my soul had ached for this moment. But now, as I took a tentative step towards him, my heart filled with an odd mixture of hope and trepidation, he pushed me away as though I were a stranger, his eyes clouded with confusion."Liam?" I whispered, my voice quivering with emotion. "It's me, Bloom. Don't you remember?"His gaze shifted between Ana and me, as if searching for answers in our faces. His brows knitted together in deep thought. "Bloom," he echoed, as if trying to unravel a riddle. "That name... it sounds familiar, but I can't quite..."My heart sank like a stone in my chest. How could he not remember me? How could he forget the countless moments we had shared, the love we had nurtured, the trials we had faced together? It felt like our bond, once unbreakable, had been severed, and I was left standing on the precipice of an abyss.Ana, her eyes fi
The days that followed were a tumultuous whirlwind of emotions. It was clear that Liam's memory had partially returned, yet the inconsistencies in his behavior perplexed me. He would smile warmly at me one moment, and in the next, he would become distant and detached.The most painful part was when he instructed that I should join the slaves in their daily duties. It felt like a cruel, undeserved punishment, as if he were trying to erase any trace of the past we had shared. The humiliation was unbearable, and every step I took towards the slave quarters was laden with the weight of rejection.As I approached the area where the slaves were diligently toiling away, I felt a lump form in my throat. These were the same people I had once overseen, now looking at me with pity and sympathy. I knew they couldn't understand what had transpired between Liam and me, but their empathetic glances only intensified the pain in my chest.One of the older maids, a woman named Eliza, approached me caut
The days turned into weeks, and my life as a servant felt like a never-ending nightmare. Each day, I awoke with the heavy burden of rejection and humiliation, knowing that the man I loved had pushed me away without explanation. Liam's demeanor remained inconsistent – one moment, he would be distant and cold, and the next, he would look at me with a mixture of sadness and confusion.My duties as a servant were monotonous, my days filled with menial tasks and servile responsibilities. I scrubbed floors until my fingers were raw, laundered clothes until my hands were chapped, and catered to the needs of the pack members with a forced smile. It was a stark contrast to the life I had once known, a life of privilege and responsibility as the Luna.The other servants, once my subordinates, now regarded me with pity and sympathy. They couldn't fathom what had transpired between Liam and me, and I had no answers to offer. Their murmured whispers and hushed conversations only added to my sense
As I stood before Liam, his gaze pierced through me, but not in the way I had hoped. It was a gaze devoid of recognition, a gaze that shattered my world into a million fragmented pieces. The man I loved, the man I had sacrificed everything for, was now looking at me as if I were a complete stranger.I cleared my throat, my voice quivering as I tried to find the right words. "Liam, it's me, Bloom," I said, my voice barely more than a whisper.His brow furrowed, and he took a step closer, scrutinizing my face. "Bloom? I'm sorry, but I don't know any Bloom."The words hit me like a tidal wave, a cruel and relentless force that threatened to drown me in despair. How could he not remember me? How could he not remember the love we had shared, the moments we had cherished together? It was as if our history had been erased, our connection severed.I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself. "Liam, please," I implored, my voice trembling. "Think back, try to remember. We've known each othe
The council chamber was a place of gravitas, where decisions that shaped the fate of our pack were made. I had been summoned there along with the council members, my heart heavy with uncertainty. Liam, the pack leader, stood at the head of the long, polished table, his expression stern and unyielding.I sat among the council members, feeling like an outsider in my own pack. The news of Liam's memory loss and his rejection of me had spread like wildfire through the palace. Whispers and curious glances followed me wherever I went. But now, in this chamber of power, I hoped for some clarity, some resolution to the turmoil that had engulfed my life.Liam cleared his throat, his gaze sweeping over the assembled council. "Thank you all for gathering here today," he began, his voice steady but devoid of warmth. "As you are aware, my memory has been compromised. I am unable to recall important aspects of my life, including my relationship with certain individuals."The council members exchang