Ronan's POV The day was a blur of meetings, reports, and conversations, but my mind wasn’t in the room for any of it. Selene was all I could think about. The sight of her in that maid’s uniform, the resigned look on her face played on a loop in my head, making it impossible to focus.My mother had crossed a line, and I couldn’t shake the guilt that I hadn’t done enough to stop it.“Alpha Ronan?”I looked up to see my secretary standing at the door, her expression professional but tinged with concern.“It’s time to head home,” she said. “You have dinner with the other alphas and their sons this evening.”I nodded, dismissing her with a wave of my hand. Standing, I grabbed my jacket and briefcase, but as I walked out of my office, an idea struck me.On the way home, I made a quick stop at a card shop. It was a small place, tucked between a florist and a café, but it had what I needed. I browsed the aisles until I found the perfect card simple, with an elegant design. Inside, it read: I
Ronan's POV I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the cufflinks on my tailored suit. Tonight was important, a dinner with the leaders of the other clans. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a stage, and I was the main act. The title of Supreme Alpha came with scrutiny, and every action, every word, would be dissected by those attending. A knock sounded at the door, and my father walked in. His presence always carried an air of authority, a reminder of the legacy I was expected to uphold. "Ronan," he began, closing the door behind him, "tonight is critical. The other clans will be watching you closely. You need to be on your best behavior." I turned to face him, straightening my tie. "Don’t worry, Father. I have no intention of embarrassing our family. I’ll speak with respect and maintain order." His eyes scanned my face, searching for any sign of doubt. Finding none, he nodded. "Good. Remember, their respect isn’t given it’s earned. Show them why you were chosen as the Supreme
Ronan's POV I knew Keiran was playing a game, and he was trying to get to me through Selene, but I'm going to make sure he fails. I stood staring at all of them as they cleared their throats thinking of questions to ask me. Luka looked more uninterested in having this conversation or involving himself in this meeting he was probably forced to attend and it's not surprising to me. Keiran looked me in the eyeball and stood on his feet the same while adjusting his jacket; he had this smug and quirky smile on his face as he did that. and immediately, I knew he was going to try to set me up for anything possible tonight. I turned around and looked at my dad. He had a smile on his face and gave me a little thumbs up, “Go on Keiran.” “Taking up an important role like this is not the main issue as we all know_” Keiran paused, turning to look at everyone present in the room. “The main question is how well and how far are you willing to go to protect our kind. We are losing our kind
Keiran's POV Nelly got out of the car immediately we drove into the vast compound. I knew she was angry but she had no right to feel hurt or say anything concerning what I did back there. “What's wrong with you, don't tell me you're angry at what I did over there?” I asked and she laughed dryly, turning around to look me in the eyes. “I can't believe you're asking that. I know I'm just a puppet in your hands, yet you didn't see the need to respect my presence. You blew everything on my face right there and made me feel worthless_” she swallowed hard, licking her lips in the process. “You really like her? Huh?” She asked but I wasn't trying to give her any reply. At least she didn't deserve any reply from me. She was bought by my father to be my puppet and that is what she will remain till I say otherwise. “I get it you're not going to say anything because I don't deserve an explanation from you. If you'll excuse me I would like to rest for the remaining part of the night.
Selene's POVThe warmth of the sun pried my eyes open, its golden rays stretching across my bed. My brows furrowed as I turned toward the window. I distinctly remembered shutting it last night, ensuring the drapes fell thick and heavy against the glass. Yet now, they swayed gently as if someone had drawn them open.A prickle of unease crawled up my spine. Instinctively, I turned over, and that’s when I saw her.Ronan’s mother.She stood near the foot of my bed, her gaze sharp and unwavering, studying me like a puzzle she had almost solved.I sat up instantly, the sheets pooling around my waist. "Do you always make it a habit to walk into people’s rooms uninvited?" My voice was steady, but irritation prickled beneath my skin.Her lips twitched into something resembling amusement. "Sit up properly. I need to speak with you."I scoffed, pulling my legs up and resting my arms over my knees. "The fact that you own this house doesn’t mean you can waltz in here whenever you please."Her
Nelly's POVI was already standing outside when I saw Keiran’s father step out of the house, his expression unreadable as he made his way toward his car. His movements were slow and deliberate, like a man who had just made a tough decision but felt no remorse about it.I glanced toward the front door, expecting Keiran to come storming out any second, but he didn’t. That was when I knew.House arrest.A smirk curled on my lips. Not the first time. His father had done this before, locking him inside like a caged beast when he deemed Keiran had gone too far. And judging by the way he walked out with that composed, almost smug look, Keiran must have royally pissed him off this time.I made my way into the house, stepping over shards of broken glass and the remains of what was probably an expensive vase. The maids were huddled at the far end of the living room, their faces pale with worry, their eyes darting between Keiran and the mess he had created.Keiran stood in the center of the d
Selene’s POV I fastened the last button on my tunic, adjusting the sleeves as I glanced at my reflection in the mirror. The morning had been slow, my mind still circling around Ronan’s mother’s words from earlier. I know who you really are. The statement had sent a chill down my spine, but I hadn’t had the energy to dwell on it. Not after last night’s argument with Ronan. A sudden knock on my door pulled me from my thoughts. I frowned, turning toward the sound. Who could that be? I walked to the door and opened it to find a maid standing there, flanked by two guards in dark uniforms. Their expressions were blank, unreadable. “The Luna requests your presence,” the maid said in a clipped tone. I crossed my arms. “And what exactly does she want?” The maid hesitated, eyes flicking toward the guards before settling back on me. “She didn’t say. We are only to escort you.” A slow, tired sigh left my lips. I already knew better than to refuse—Ronan’s mother seemed like the type to g
Ronan’s POVI stepped out of the car, slamming the door shut with more force than necessary. The sound echoed in the open space, drawing the attention of a few bystanders. Just a few feet away, several black SUVs were parked in a neat formation, each one exuding a silent but intimidating presence.A man dressed in a sharp black suit approached me, his posture stiff, his expression unreadable.“Welcome, Alpha Ronan,” he greeted, giving a slight bow of respect before gesturing for me to follow.I frowned. Where the hell am I?“Where’s my mother?” I asked, scanning the surroundings. She was the one who insisted on this visit, yet she was nowhere to be seen.“She won’t be joining us,” the man replied vaguely.I exhaled sharply. “And what kind of place is this?” I demanded, glancing at the massive structure before me. It was sleek, towering, and exuded an air of authority.The man barely reacted to my tone. “This,” he said, his voice level, “is what you could call the White House for wo
Elias POV The sun beat down hard on the courtyard as I stepped over the last of the flattened corn stalks. A stupid fight, two neighbors screaming over who planted what too close to the other’s side. As usual, it fell on me to mediate. The great Elias, Alpha-in-training, mediator of crop wars.I sighed and dusted my palms on my trousers, glad it was over. I was already thinking about heading back to my quarters when I heard her. Light steps, that irritating sway in her stride.Lora.I groaned without even turning. “Why won’t you leave me alone, Lora?”“Because I’m not going anywhere,” she said behind me with that sharp little scoff of hers. “You should get used to seeing me around. I plan on being a permanent fixture in your life.”I turned to face her, brows raised in disbelief. “You’re delusional.”She smiled, smug and too confident. “We’re getting married, Elias. It’s only a matter of time.”“I’m not marrying you,” I said flatly, arms folded across my chest. “You need to sink that
Keiran's POV I was just about to leave the dining room, having pushed around more food than I’d actually eaten when the front door creaked open. The scent hit me before the sound of his boots on the tile did, smoke, blood, and something I couldn't quite name. My father.Of course, he hadn’t returned last night.I straightened, wiping my mouth with a napkin more out of habit than need. He entered the room like nothing was out of place as if walking in after a night of god-knows-what was normal. His coat was slung over his shoulder, his shirt unbuttoned at the collar, and that unreadable look he always wore sat neatly on his face like a well-rehearsed mask.“Good morning,” he said, voice calm, even. “Is Nelly awake?”I paused mid-step. “Why do you want to know?”He raised an eyebrow at me. “Watch your tone, Keiran. I’m still your father.”“I know,” I replied, my voice sharp but level. “But lately… I’ve been questioning a lot of things. You’re asking about Nelly all of a sudden, and you
Ronan's POV I knew she was trying to avoid me, and I know it's entirely my fault; I treated her like garbage yesterday. I just wanted to talk to her and to know what is running through her mind so we can talk things out and patch things up.I remembered what my mom said earlier on and what she said last night and I totally agree with it since Elias has not laid his claim on her. I can do as I please without thinking about him or thinking if I am trespassing.I watched as the door opened and she walked in with a book in her hand, immediately I stood up and walked over to her “What is that and where did you get that book?’ She looked at me and shook her head. “I remember telling you I was going to the library so of course I got it from the library. Is that a surprise to you?” she asked.“So what is it about? Have you gone through it?” I found myself asking, trying to make little conversations as she walked over to the chair and sat down. “I think this is something you and the other
Selene’s POVThe scent of warm bread and herbs wafted up from the plate in front of me as I sat alone at the long dining table, slowly chewing through my breakfast. I’d woken up earlier than usual, my thoughts too jumbled to stay in bed. Sleep hadn’t been kind either; my dreams were murky and strange, almost like warnings I couldn’t decipher.I needed answers. Answers that no one seemed to have, or were too afraid to ask for.Today, I was going to the library. I wanted to understand more about the witches, why they were banished, what they did, and most importantly, whether letting Gazelle into the werewolf realm had unleashed something darker than we realized.I took another bite of my toast, already planning my route through the archives. The tension in my chest hadn’t eased since Gazelle performed the binding. The pull between all of us, the Alpha bond, felt… off. Too intense. Too entangled. Something was wrong. Deeply wrong.The sound of footsteps pulled me out of my thoughts. I
Luka’s POVI turned again.And again.The sheets were twisted around my legs like vines refusing to let me go. My pillow was flat and warm from the weight of my restless thoughts. I stared at the ceiling, watching nothing, thinking about everything.Sleep wouldn’t come. Not with the way my chest felt heavy. Like something was pressing against it, silent and unseen.I groaned and pushed the covers off, swinging my legs over the edge of the bed. The clock on the wall blinked past 2 a.m., mocking me with its soft blue light.Maybe a drink would help.I grabbed a shirt, slid into my slippers, and padded quietly down the stairs. The whole house was dark except for a low golden glow coming from the kitchen.As I stepped in, the scent hit me first, not the sharp, burning scent of alcohol, but something more biting.Cigarette smoke.I froze for a second, frowning, then followed the trail of smoke to the dining area.There he was.Lawrence.Sitting with one hand wrapped around a half-empty bot
Selene’s POVBy the time I got home, I could barely feel my feet. Every joint in my body ached from the long day, physically, emotionally, mentally. My mind had been working overtime, running through everything that happened during the meeting with the alphas, the tension with Ronan, and worst of all, the deal with Gazelle. A binding spell. One I wasn't sure I had the strength or the clarity to deal with.The moment I stepped into the hallway, one of the maids approached with a polite smile.“My lady, dinner is almost ready. Should I have a plate sent to your room?”I gave her a tired shake of the head. “No. I won’t be coming down for dinner. Just... let Lady Eleanor and Ronan know. Please.”“Of course.”I managed a weak nod before heading to my room. I didn’t even turn on the chandelier light. The dim glow from the hallway behind me was enough to guide me inside.The door shut softly behind me, and I exhaled deeply. My heels came off first. Then I padded into the bathroom and strippe
Keiran’s POV The drive back home felt longer than usual. Maybe it was the weight of the night’s events or the silence that had taken root inside my chest. Either way, when I pulled up in front of the house and cut the engine, I sat there for a moment, staring at the front door like it might explode if I stepped too close. I finally pushed the door open and walked in. The lights were on, dim and golden, casting long shadows on the walls. Nelly’s footsteps echoed softly from the living room, back and forth like a pendulum. She was pacing, her arms folded tightly across her chest, brows knitted in deep thought. “Nelly?” I called gently, closing the door behind me. She turned quickly, eyes wide with that particular look she always had when something was eating her alive inside. “You’re back.” “Yeah.” I stepped into the room, shrugging off my jacket. “What’s wrong? You look like you’ve been running mental laps around the house.” She let out a dry laugh, but it didn’t reach her eyes.
Keiran's POV The weight of the past few days pressed heavily on my shoulders as I grabbed my keys from the table. My mind was a storm of unanswered questions, but one thing was clear, I needed to meet with the alphas. They had to know about my father’s betrayal.I stepped out of the house, the night air cool against my skin. As I approached my car, a familiar voice called out behind me.“Keiran, where are you going?”I turned to find Nelly standing at the doorway, arms crossed, her eyes sharp with suspicion. I should have expected this. She was relentless, and after everything that had happened, she wouldn’t let me walk away without an answer.“I have a meeting,” I replied, keeping my voice even.“With who?” she pressed.“The alphas,” I admitted. “There are things that need to be discussed.”Her brows furrowed, and I knew she wanted to ask more. But I couldn’t tell her everything yet. Not until I was certain of the truth myself.“I’ll explain later,” I promised. “Just trust me.”Nell
Selene's POVThe air between us was thick with tension, a mixture of unspoken words and suppressed emotions. The training session had started as usual, swift movements, strategic attacks, and counterattacks. Ronan was relentless, pushing me harder with every strike, every dodge, and every forceful step. But this time, there was something different.Every time our bodies collided, I could feel the heat between us. Every time he corrected my stance, my pulse quickened. I had been trying to ignore it, to bury it beneath the weight of my responsibilities, but there was no denying the pull anymore.Ronan feinted left before sweeping my legs out from under me. I hit the ground with a frustrated grunt, panting as I stared up at him. He towered over me, his chest rising and falling with exertion. The moonlight cast a soft glow on his face, highlighting the sharp angles of his jaw and the intensity in his eyes.I was about to push myself up when he reached out his hand. I hesitated for a momen