Diana and Beta Luke exchanged troubled glances but remained silent, unwilling to interfere with the Alpha’s judgment.Lisa opened her mouth as if to speak, but the only sound that escaped was a gurgling choke as blood poured from her lips. Her wide, terrified eyes locked on Grayson, pleading silently.Grayson yanked his claws from her stomach with a sickening squelch, pulling out some of her intestines. The room erupted in gasps of horror as Lisa’s body crumpled lifelessly to the floor, her blood pooling around her.Grayson’s voice cut through the shock like a blade. “Take her corpse to the woods. Leave it for the wild animals to feed on. She doesn’t deserve the dignity of a burial.”“Yes, Alpha,” the guards replied in unison, immediately lifting Lisa’s lifeless body and carrying it out.Diana’s soft voice broke the heavy silence. “She… she truly was carrying a child,” she said, her tone conflicted as her eyes lingered on the blood-soaked floor. Despite Lisa’s monstrous actions, the t
“He was affected by the poison and recoiled deep into the corner of my mind, too weak to surface,” Grayson explained, his voice steady but laced with emotion. “The antidote worked, yes, but it took time. His healing was slower because my depression weakened him further. I didn’t realize how much my state of mind affected him until he began to recover when he sensed the pack was in danger.”Diana let out a sigh of relief, her eyes softening. “I’m so happy he’s back. You have no idea how worried I was… about both of you.”Grayson nodded, his gaze distant. “I was worried too. Kyle is my anchor, my balance. Without him, it felt like I was missing a part of myself. I nearly lost it, Diana.”Beta Luke, who had been listening intently, chimed in. “Well, Kyle’s back, Diana’s alive, and we’re still standing. That’s worth celebrating, isn’t it?”Diana gave a small, bittersweet smile. “The celebration will only feel right when Evelyn is here with us.”Grayson’s jaw clenched, his fists tightening
“What do you mean you can't find her? You went after her only minutes after we noticed her escape! How are you all so incompetent?” Jerry snarled, his voice thick with fury. “Do I have to go into the forest myself to search for one little wolf girl? Must I do everything myself?”“Boss, I think she's covering her tracks. We really searched everywhere, but there’s no sign of her,” one of the hunters reported nervously.“Maybe she’s headed back to the Silvermoon pack?” another suggested cautiously.“She wouldn’t dare. But in case that’s her plan, we extend the search deeper into the woods,” Jerry scowled. “Get the dogs. They’ll pick up her scent. We move now!”Jerry led the group of hunters and two hunt dogs back into the forest. His sharp eyes scanned every tree and shadow, fury etched into his face.“She couldn’t have gotten far,” Jerry growled. “I want her found before nightfall!”“Boss, the dogs haven’t picked up anything yet,” a hunter said hesitantly, holding onto a leash as the ho
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
“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
"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
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
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
“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