James’s lip curled. "You are willing to sacrifice the pack for your happiness? I can't believe it."“What sacrifice have you ever made for the pack, James? Of all people, you are the least qualified to lecture me about sacrifice. You’re nothing but a selfish old man,” Grayson fired back, his voice sharp and cutting.James’s face turned red with fury as he stood abruptly, his chair scraping loudly against the floor. “What did you just say to me?” he growled, stepping toward Grayson with clenched fists.Elder Demas quickly rose from his seat, moving between the two men in an attempt to diffuse the tension. “Calm down, James! Don’t act in haste,” Demas urged, his tone firm but steady.James ignored him, his focus locked on Grayson. “Take it back!” he demanded, pointing a trembling finger at the Alpha. “Take it back, or—”“Or what?” Grayson interrupted, rising to his full height and stepping forward. His piercing gaze bore into James. “What will you do, James? Go ahead, try something. I d
“I heard you fought with the council of elders because of me, and you even stripped one of them of his position,” Evelyn said as she entered Grayson’s office, her expression a mixture of worry and gloom.Grayson looked up from his desk, his brow furrowing. “Is that why you look so sad? Who told you?”“Does anyone need to tell me? It’s already the talk of the town,” Evelyn replied, folding her arms across her chest.Grayson motioned to a chair. “Come here, sit down.”“I’m not sitting down, Grayson,” Evelyn snapped, pacing the room. “The pack members hate me. I can’t walk through the pack without hearing whispers or seeing fingers pointed at me. And now that you’ve fought with an elder, they’ll despise me even more.”Grayson sighed and stood up, walking over to her. “I didn’t fight with him because of you. He was disrespectful to me. Look, Evelyn, don’t let what’s going on in the pack bother you. Sooner or later, they’ll get over it.” He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a c
Evelyn’s cheeks flushed as she tried to put her dress on, she could feel her own wetness down there which made every nerve on her body tingle.Just as she was about to regain her composure, the office door swung open without warning.Diana stood in the doorway, her eyes narrowing as she took in the scene. Her lips curled in disdain as she muttered, “Huh! So you’re not so different from the others.” She hissed and stormed off, leaving Evelyn mortified.Grayson’s face darkened as he moved to the door, closing it behind Diana. “Ignore her,” he said firmly, turning back to Evelyn.Evelyn looked down, her embarrassment palpable. “It’s not just her, Grayson. It feels like the whole pack is watching and judging me. And now this…”Grayson placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. “I don’t care what anyone thinks, Evelyn. But let’s talk about earlier—about you.”Evelyn hesitated before meeting his eyes. “Yes, I am a virgin. I've never been with a guy before.”Grayson's lip curved into a mischievo
Evelyn walked back home, her thoughts heavy with the unsettling feeling that someone was watching her. The eerie sensation clung to her as she reached her apartment, her mind drifting to the notes and the conversation she had with Lisa."Who could be doing this to me?" Evelyn murmured to herself, her voice tinged with frustration.“You need to tell Grayson,” Viola’s voice echoed softly in her mind.“No, I don’t want to burden him,” Evelyn replied. “He has too much on his plate already.”“But this is serious, Evelyn. Someone is threatening you right under his nose. Whoever is leaving those notes is bold enough to follow through on their threats,” Viola insisted.Evelyn frowned, considering the possibilities. “Could it be Diana? Not many outsiders have easy access to Grayson’s house.”“Do you think Diana would go that far?” Viola asked, her tone skeptical.Evelyn sighed. “She’s the first person who wants me out of this pack. She’s also the one who doesn’t want me to be her brother’s bri
“Did someone just try to kill me?” Evelyn asked Beta Luke as he came back to join her on the field, her voice trembling slightly.Luke nodded, his jaw clenched. “It was too close for coincidence. Whoever it was, they wanted to send a message.”“I told you whoever is writing those notes meant business, Evelyn, This is a warning. We need to tell Grayson!” Viola’s voice echoed in Evelyn’s mind."We need to inform Alpha Grayson immediately," Beta Luke said, his tone leaving no room for debate, as though he had read Viola's thoughts.“No,” Evelyn whispered aloud, drawing a confused glance from Luke. She quickly added, “I mean… I don’t want to cause unnecessary panic.”Luke folded his arms, narrowing his eyes at her. “Unnecessary? Evelyn, someone just tried to hurt you. Possibly worse. If I hadn’t been here…”“I can handle it,” she interrupted, her tone sharper than intended. “I don’t want Grayson to think I can’t deal with anything on my own.”Luke sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “Th
Evelyn returned to her apartment, firmly closing the door behind her as she leaned against it. Her mind raced, replaying the earlier attack. Her heart pounded not from fear but determination."I won't be intimidated," she muttered to herself, her fists clenching at her sides. "I'll find out who's behind this."Viola stirred in her mind. "We need a plan, Evelyn. Whoever it is, they're bold enough to attack on pack territory. That means they believe they can get away with it."Evelyn nodded, pacing the room, her determination growing with each step. “We’ll lure them out, Viola. I’ll make them come for me, and when they do, I’ll expose them.” She said, her voice was steady, but her eyes burned with resolve."Are you ready to fight?" Viola asked, her tone filled with fiery anticipation.Before Evelyn could reply, a knock sounded on her door. Her body tensed, and her instincts flared. She approached cautiously, her hand hovering over the doorknob.“Who is it?” she called out, her voice s
“I think something is wrong with Evelyn. I can sense she’s in danger,” Kyle said, pacing restlessly in Grayson’s mind as the Alpha stepped into the house.Grayson paused, frowning. “She’s fine for now. Beta Luke said she went home, and Declan is keeping watch over her. I’ll check on her after I take a shower.”“No, Grayson!” Kyle’s voice was sharp, tinged with urgency. “I’m not talking about earlier. Something is wrong right now. Go check on her before it’s too late.”Grayson let out a frustrated sigh, but he couldn’t ignore the gnawing worry in his wolf’s voice. Kyle’s instincts were rarely wrong.“Alright,” he muttered, turning toward the back of the house, where Evelyn’s apartment was located.As he approached, Grayson spotted Declan pacing near the door, his posture alert and on edge.“Good evening, Alpha,” Declan greeted with a respectful bow as soon as he saw him.“Evening,” Grayson replied briskly. His eyes scanned the area. “Have you seen anyone come by?”“No, Alpha. I haven’t
“How can a girl like you come from nowhere and steal the Alpha's heart?” one of the cloaked figures sneered, striking Evelyn across the head.Evelyn glared up at her, defiance blazing in her eyes. “Because I am his, and he is mine. Get that through your thick skull, coward.”The figure let out a cruel laugh, her voice dripping with mockery. “You keep calling me a coward, yet you’re the one tied up and completely helpless. You claim to have Alpha’s blood in your veins, but you fight like a weak little chicken.”“Then untie me,” Evelyn shot back, her tone cold and daring. “Show me your face if you’re not afraid, and let’s settle this one-on-one. Or are you as spineless as you seem?”The figure stilled for a moment, her hands moving to the hood of her cloak. “Oh, darling, I’ll show you my face. It’s only fair you know who’s going to make you disappear.” Slowly, she pulled back the cloak, revealing her identity.Evelyn’s eyes widened in shock. “You? You’re the one behind this?”“Yes, it’s
“We searched deep into the woods, Beta, but we couldn’t find the Alpha,” one of the scouts who had gone to search for Grayson reported.“You said you saw his footprints and all—how is it that you couldn’t track him further?” Diana yelled, frustration evident in her voice.“The footprints led us to a dead end, a cliff, and there was no way to cross to the other side,” the scout explained.“Alright, it's fine. Thank you, you can go,” Luke said, dismissing the scouts.“What are we going to do? We need to find Grayson. We can’t leave him alone with the hunters; he could be in danger right now!” Diana exclaimed, her voice tinged with worry.“I’m so confused, Diana. A lot is happening at once,” Luke muttered, pacing the office. “I would have gone out to track him myself, but I can't leave the pack undefended. The hunters could attack us at any moment.”Diana slumped into a chair, burying her face in her hands. She thought about her brother and the dangerous situation he could be in.“Moon G
Grayson and Evelyn were tied to a tree, their necks bound by silver magic chains that suppressed their wolves and healing abilities.“Funny how you werewolves act like supreme beings, yet a little silver renders you powerless—tied to a tree like dogs,” Jerry sneered, circling them.“Let Evelyn go! You said your issue is with me, so face me!” Grayson growled, straining against the chains.Jerry smirked. “Where do you think you are, Grayson? This isn’t Silvermoon pack. You don’t get to make demands here.” He gestured toward his right-hand man. “Frank, teach him some manners.”Frank approached, holding a thorny whip, and lashed Grayson. Each strike tore into his flesh, blood staining his shirt. Grayson clenched his teeth, refusing to cry out.“Stop! Please, stop!” Evelyn cried, her voice trembling with despair. “Jerry, please!”Jerry raised his hand, and Frank paused. He turned to Evelyn, lifting her tear-streaked face to meet his gaze, “How does it feel to see your mate suffer? Enjoyi
Grayson moved silently, his eyes scanning the shadows for movement as he reached the edge of the camp. Evelyn followed close behind, her steps light but purposeful.Suddenly, the camp came alive with movement. Hunters emerged from all directions, their weapons gleaming in the moonlight as they formed a circle around Grayson and Evelyn.Jerry strode out from the crowd, his expression smug and triumphant. “Do you think you can waltz into my camp and take my prisoner? You must take me for a fool,” he sneered, his voice dripping with malice.Grayson’s stance shifted, his body coiled like a spring ready to pounce. “I knew this wouldn’t be easy. But I came prepared,” he said calmly, his eyes blazing with determination.Jerry’s laughter echoed through the camp. “Prepared? Do you think you can take all of us down? Alone?”“He’s not alone,” Evelyn said, stepping forward despite her battered state. She clenched her fists, her wounds already healing, her inner strength returning.Jerry’s smirk
Grayson slowly turned around, his heart pounding, preparing for the possibility of being discovered. His instincts told him to stay calm, and he steadied his breathing."Are... are you talking to me?" he asked, deliberately softening his tone to mimic a voice that wasn’t his own."Yes, you! Red vest!" Frank barked. "You belong to Group C. What the hell are you doing here with Group A?"Grayson glanced down at the red vest he had taken from one of the hunters earlier. His mind raced, but he masked his panic with a sheepish look. "Ah, sorry, sir! I must’ve gotten turned around. Long day out here, you know.""Save your excuses and get moving!" Frank snapped. "And don't let me catch you out of formation again!"Grayson nodded hastily. "Right away, sir." He turned and walked away quickly, making sure to put some distance between himself and Frank before slipping behind a tent to reassess the situation.Once the coast was clear, Grayson crept toward the area where Evelyn was being held. His
Grayson crouched low as he approached the hunters' camp, his body concealed by the dense underbrush. The flickering light of campfires illuminated the area ahead, casting shadows on the crude wooden barricades surrounding the camp. He flattened himself against the cold, damp ground and crawled forward, his sharp eyes scanning the layout of the camp.“The perimeter is heavily guarded—at least ten hunters are on patrol, each armed with rifles slung over their shoulders and silver knives at their belts,” Kyle reported after taking a glance around the camp.Grayson also looked around and saw the hunters on patrol. Their movements were methodical, and their sharp eyes roamed the darkness, looking for any sign of intruders."There are too many of them," Grayson said."But they're spread out," Kyle countered. "If we take them out one by one, we can do it quietly."Grayson began calculating. “I need to move fast and remain undetected. One wrong move could alert the entire camp,” he said.He
Diana rushed into Grayson's office, her face pale with panic.“What do you mean, Luke? Who came to him? And why would he leave by himself?” Diana demanded, her voice trembling.Luke sighed, running his fingers through his hair as he tried to gather his thoughts. "A hunter came to see him. He claimed he had information about Evelyn and insisted on speaking to Grayson alone. The next thing I know, Grayson is gone. I just spoke with the guards at the southern border—they confirmed he left the pack an hour ago.”Diana's eyes widened in horror. “Why did you let him go alone, Luke? The last time he faced those hunters, we almost lost him. What if they poison him again?” She clutched her chest, tears pooling in her eyes.“I didn’t ‘let’ him go, Diana. Grayson is stubborn, and you know it. He gave no warning and left without involving anyone else. I’ve already sent a patrol after him,” Luke replied, his voice heavy with guilt.Diana shook her head furiously. “No, Luke. That’s not enough. I’m
"Your mate is in our camp, and my boss has asked me to tell you that if you want to see her alive, you should follow me, and I'll lead you to where we are—but you have to come alone,” the hunter said.Grayson laughed darkly, the sound filling the room as he suddenly grabbed the hunter by the shirt, shoving him against the wall with force.“Your boss must think I’m stupid, trying to lure me away from my pack so he can attack them. He should try a different approach,” Grayson growled, his voice dripping with menace.The hunter smirked, undeterred. “He knew you wouldn’t believe me. That’s why he asked me to show you this.” He reached into his pocket and pulled out his cell phone, showing Grayson a video of Evelyn. In it, she was tied to a tree, her face pale and bruised as she writhed in pain while being tortured.The sight triggered Kyle, Grayson’s wolf. He burst out in rage, taking control, and lunged at the hunter, snatching the phone from his hand and crushing it to pieces.Kyle’s cl
“What could he be talking about, Evelyn? Viola said, stirring weakly in her mind.“You’re bluffing,” Evelyn rasped, though her voice quivered slightly.Jerry chuckled darkly, his grip tightening for a moment before he let her go.“Am I? Grayson is currently searching for you in the woods. He’s sent his guards to find you. And I wonder why,” Jerry sneered. “Has he forgiven you? Or perhaps he wants to punish you for the crimes you’ve been accused of?”Evelyn’s heart sank at his words, but she quickly masked her panic with a defiant glare. She refused to let Jerry see her fear.“Whatever reason he’s looking for me is none of your business,” Evelyn snapped, her voice firm despite the knots tightening in her chest.“Oh, but it is,” Jerry chuckled darkly. “Because I’m going to give him exactly what he wants.”Evelyn raised her brows in suspicion, her eyes narrowing. “You’re going to send me to him?” she asked cautiously, searching his expression.“No, silly.” Jerry leaned closer, grinning w
Evelyn was dragged back to the hunter's camp, her wrists bound tightly as Jerry tied her to a tree.“I think I’ve been too lenient with you, and that’s why you dared to escape. Did you think you could run away from me?” Jerry growled, his voice laced with malice. Without warning, he smacked Evelyn across the face.Evelyn cried out in pain, her cheek stinging sharply. She could feel the sting of a small cut forming on her lip.“You bastard,” she spat, her defiance unwavering as her bloodied lips curled into a sneer.Jerry wiped the spit off his face, his expression darkening. “Feisty little thing, aren’t you? Don’t worry, I’ll deal with you soon enough. I won’t kill you—not yet—but that doesn’t mean I can’t make you wish for death,” he said, his laughter cruel and mocking.“You can never break me, coward,” Evelyn shot back, her voice strong despite her injuries. “Untie my hands and face me one-on-one, or are you too scared to fight me?”Jerry smirked, amused by her boldness. “I know w