Lisa quickly opened her eyes as he heard Grayson open the door that led to the backyard, her heart raced fast and almost popped out of her chest.She sprang to her feet and tiptoed to the backyard to check what Grayson was doing there.Her heart jumped in anxiety when she saw him bending down over the grave where she had buried Clara.“What's he doing there?” Missy cried out.“I have no idea,” Lisa replied, trembling in fear.“We have to come up with an excuse or something. Grayson must never find out what we buried there else that will be the end for you and me,” Missy said.“Alpha Grayson,” Lisa called out. She pretended to be half awake and half asleep as she walked slowly to Grayson.“I thought you were fast asleep?” Grayson said, surprised to see Lisa awake.“I was but then I heard a noise in the house and it woke me up, then I heard someone open the backyard door and I was scared, I thought my house had been burgled,” Lisa explained, faking a yawn.“I came to check up on you,” G
“What? Are you saying that she is lying right now?” Diana asked.“I just asked for proof, you only told me she was pregnant. I never saw a test result or something?” Grayson said.“I don't have any test results, you can ask Lisa when she wakes up. Please excuse me, I have a patient to attend to,” Diana said.“I want you to collect the blood sample in Lisa's living room and test it to see if it's cat blood or not. I also want you to test the blood from the miscarriage if it's hers or not,” Grayson said.“Grayson! What do you need these things for?” Diana exclaimed.“Just do as I say,” Grayson said.“And if I do not, what will you do?” Diana asked.“It is not a request, Diana. I, Alpha Grayson of the Silvermoon pack, command you, Diana Woods, to do as I say. Failure to do this will be seen and treated as insubordination to your Alpha and the necessary punishment for that shall be meted out to you,” Grayson said authoritatively.“Did you just use the Alpha's command on me?” Diana exclaim
“When was the last time you saw her?” Beta Luke inquired from Samantha, Clara's friend and fellow servant the next day.“Yesterday at the square but she disappeared immediately after we were dismissed by the Alpha,” Samantha explained.“Does she have a mate?” Beta Luke inquired.“Yes, she does but she's not there. I saw Thomas this morning and asked him if Clara was with him but he said he hadn't seen her,” Samantha said.“Alright, thank you, Samantha,” Beta Luke said as he stood to take his leave.As he was about to leave the servant's quarters, one of the young servants ran to him.“Beta Luke,” She called out.“Yes,” Beta Luke answered.“I have some information about Clara, I don't know if it might help,” she revealed.“Yes, go on,” Beta Luke said.“I saw Clara heading towards the east side of the pack yesterday after we were dismissed. I wanted to ask her where she was going but I got distracted by something else,” she explained.“The east side of the pack?” Beta Luke reiterated.“
“How are you doing?” Beta Luke greeted Evelyn as he got to her cell.Evelyn slowly lifted her head from her curled-up position as she heard Beta Luke's voice.“Just here,” She replied wearily.“I am here to ask you a few questions,” Beta Luke said.“I am listening,” Evelyn said.“The night you claimed you fought with Lisa and ran away, did you shift into your wolf?” Beta Luke asked.“Yes, Lisa was the first person to shift to her wolf form then I did the same so I could get away from her,” Evelyn replied.“What color is your wolf?” Beta Luke inquired.“My wolf's fur is cream,” Evelyn replied.“What about Lisa's?” Beta Luke probed further.“I think hers is dark,” Evelyn answered.“Okay. I would love to also ask you a question and I would like you to tell me the truth,” Beta Luke said, his gaze strongly fixed on Lisa.“Okay,” Evelyn said, rolling her eyes as she wondered what his question might be.“Do you like Grayson?” Beta Luke asked.“Huh! Why do you ask?” Evelyn replied, a little b
“What? Who killed her?” Grayson said, jumping on his feet.“I have no idea, Alpha, I'm as surprised as you are,” Beta Luke said.“Huh,” Grayson scoffed.“I am heading there right now, wanna come along?” Beta Luke asked.“Let's go,” Grayson said.Grayson and Beta Luke hurriedly left Grayson's office and headed towards the stream.Grayson and Beta Luke found that a large number of pack members had already gathered at the stream upon their arrival.“Who found her body?” Grayson asked.“My child and her friends did. They had come to the river to have a bath when they saw it,” Tara said, coming forward.“When was this?” Grayson inquired.“About thirty minutes ago. I informed the guards immediately after the children called my attention to it,” Tara said.“Where do you stay?” Grayson asked.“There,” Tara answered, pointing to her house.“Did you touch the body?” Grayson asked.“No, I couldn't go near it. I called the guards over immediately,” Tara said.“Alright, everyone step back,” Grayso
“What do they want this time?” Grayson muttered, a hint of disdain in his voice.“Lisa and Evelyn have been summoned as well,” Declan added.“Is the hearing now?” Grayson asked.“Yes, my Lord, it is,” Declan said.“Alright, you can go. We will join the elders shortly,” Grayson said, dismissing Declan with a wave of hand.“They must have heard about Clara's death, I think that's why they are summoning us,” Beta Luke said.“Clara? Who is that?” Diana inquired, raising her eyebrows.“The servant who claimed to have witnessed what happened between Lisa and Evelyn,” Beta Luke clarified.“Oh my goodness! She’s dead? How?” Diana gasped, covering her mouth in shock.Grayson rose to his feet with a steady, purposeful motion, his movements carrying a quiet intensity. His posture straightened, and his shoulders squared as he turned toward the door.“Are you leaving now?” Beta Luke asked.“Yes, let's get this done once and for all,” Grayson replied with a shrug.“Alright, I will go with you,” Bet
"That is why I said 'suspect,' Alpha Grayson. I haven't called her a criminal yet. Her ability to defend herself will prove whether she's innocent or not," Robert retorted sharply."Her innocence should not even be in question at this hearing. The trial should focus on whether she pushed Lisa or not. How did she become a suspect in a murder case that occurred while she was locked away in a cell?" Grayson said."Why are you speaking on her behalf, Alpha Grayson? Let her defend herself," James said.“I was not talking to you, James. I have the authority to speak on behalf of anyone I choose to. And as your Alpha, I command you to never speak out of turn during this hearing. You will only speak when you are asked to," Grayson declared authoritatively.The elders gasped in shock, their eyes widening and mouths slightly agape, exchanging uneasy glances.The air grew heavy with tension, their disbelief palpable as they processed the harsh reprimand directed at one of their own. A few clutch
“I will do no such thing,” Lisa protested, her eyes flickering around the room, avoiding direct contact with anyone as if searching for an escape. Her breath became shallow, quickening as the weight of the situation pressed down on her.“Why not? Are you hiding anything?” Grayson probed.“I am not hiding anything,” Lisa retorted sharply.“If you are not hiding anything, then change into your wolf form and let's see if these furs that were picked on the road belong to you or not,” Grayson said.“Are you sure of what you saw, young man?” Robert probed.“I swear on my life. I would not dare to lie before the Alpha and the council of elders,” Tom said.“Evelyn kindly shift into your wolf form” Robert commanded.Evelyn closed her eyes as she took a deep breath allowing Viola to take over.Her human form disappeared, replaced by a majestic wolf standing tall and strong.The wolf's coat was a soft, creamy hue, almost glowing with an ethereal beauty.Grayson’s eyes locked onto Evelyn’s wolf,
“Grayson!” Beta Luke shouted as he rushed to the Alpha’s side, finding him unconscious on the floor. His heart sank at the sight of his friend in such a state.“Come on, Grayson, you can’t keep doing this to yourself. You’re stronger than this,” Luke muttered, his voice breaking as he knelt beside him. Beta Luke ran to the bathroom, filled a bowl with water, and poured it over Grayson’s face, hoping to bring him around.Grayson stirred, his eyes fluttering open. “Lu…ke,” he murmured, his voice hoarse. “Evelyn… she betrayed me. Evelyn…” His voice cracked as he tried to sit up, only to collapse back against the floor.“Grayson, listen to me. You can’t let this destroy you. You can’t… you can’t become like—” Luke cut himself off abruptly, his words faltering as he looked at Grayson with pity.Grayson let out a bitter laugh, his expression darkening. “Like my father. Say it, Luke. Don’t hold back. I’ve become just like him—a failure. A disgrace. How can I face the pack now? They’ll see m
“Where have you been?” James demanded as he entered the room, his sharp gaze sweeping over every corner, ensuring Lisa was alone.“What are you talking about?” Lisa replied, her expression feigning innocence as she glanced at him in surprise.“I was at your house yesterday, but you weren’t there. I checked here too, and you were nowhere to be found,” James countered, his tone laced with suspicion as he narrowed his eyes. “What are you up to, Lisa?”Lisa folded her arms, her demeanor shifting to one of defiance. “I was running some personal errands. Not that it’s any of your business,” she shot back.James raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a humorless chuckle. His eyes darkened as he stepped closer. “I see right through you, Lisa,” he thought but kept the thought to himself. “Let’s get to the point. Grayson is wolfless at the moment, and the hunters are planning an attack on Silvermoon. Without his wolf, the pack is vulnerable. It’s only a matter of time before Silvermoon falls
Lisa held her neck gingerly, her fingers brushing over the bruises left by Grayson's grip. The sting was sharp, but her lips curved into a crooked smile as she walked out of Grayson's quarters."This time, everything will fall into place. No one will stop me—not even Grayson," she muttered under her breath, her voice low and cold.As she entered Diana's hospital room, her demeanor shifted instantly. Her face softened into a bright, seemingly genuine smile."Hey there," Lisa said cheerfully, approaching Diana’s bedside."Why not just finish her off completely? You have the perfect opportunity now," Missy whispered in her mind.Lisa’s smile faltered for a second but returned quickly. "Oh, Missy, don’t be ridiculous. Diana is our sister," Lisa said aloud, her tone light as she pretended to check Diana’s vitals."Sister?" Missy sneered. "What if she wakes up and tells everyone what really happened? You’ll be finished."Lisa let out a soft laugh. "She won’t wake up, Missy. You saw the d
"What are you doing here?" Grayson's voice boomed as he jolted awake, his eyes locking onto Lisa lying beside him, completely naked.Lisa stirred, her lips curving into a sly smile as she met his enraged gaze. "You're awake," she purred.Grayson's chest heaved with fury. "I asked you a question. Why are you in my bed like this?"Lisa sat up slowly, making no attempt to cover herself. "You were drunk last night, Alpha. Someone had to take care of you. That’s all," she said, her tone sweet but calculated.Grayson's fists clenched as he stood, his towering frame looming over her. "I didn’t ask for your care, Lisa! Why are you lying beside me? What did you do?" His voice was venomous, and his temper barely contained.Lisa rose to her feet, swaying her hips deliberately as she smirked. "Nothing that we haven’t done before, Grayson," she replied, her eyes gleaming.Grayson's expression darkened, his fury spilling over. "You took advantage of me again!" he roared, his hands trembling with re
Evelyn woke up with a jolt, startled by the rustling of a rabbit searching for food nearby. She had fallen asleep against the rough bark of a tree trunk, her body curled tightly for warmth. Clutching her arms to her chest, she shivered, the chill of the night still clinging to her. For a brief moment, she allowed herself to relax, her heartbeat steadying as she realized the intruder was only a harmless creature.Her dress was torn and muddied, her skin covered in red spots from insect bites. Her lips were cracked, her throat parched, and her eyes red and heavy from her sobs."Evelyn, pull yourself together. We can’t survive another day if we remain like this," Viola urged, her voice laced with concern.Evelyn wiped the tears streaming down her face with trembling hands."I never thought I would spend my wedding night in a forest," she whispered bitterly. "I should have been in Grayson's arms, safe and loved. Instead, I’ve been humiliated, and... I lost my virginity to a stranger. So
"I'm afraid our plans may have to change," he said, his voice trembling slightly, unsure of how Jerry would take the news."How? What happened?" Jerry’s voice was sharp, his eyes narrowing as he leaned forward in his seat.James took a deep breath and quickly relayed everything—the chaos in the pack, the attack on Diana, Evelyn’s disappearance, and Grayson’s collapse into despair. "I didn’t expect it to spiral like this. Grayson’s not just emotionally broken, He’s a shadow of himself now." James explained."How could this happen?" Jerry scoffed, kicking the air in frustration. "How are we supposed to lure Grayson out of the pack now?"James hesitated, then spoke, his voice low, almost pleading."There’s no need to lure him out. He’s not a threat anymore. He’s weak and vulnerable. You could come in and attack the pack directly. But… I ask that you don’t destroy everything."A dark smile tugged at Jerry’s lips. "He’s a shadow of himself, you say? That means the poison worked," he said,
"I told you, Grayson is a curse to this pack, but you refused to believe me. Now look at what’s happened again!" James said sharply, pacing the room as he addressed Demas and Gaius. "This is the second scandal within his family."Demas shook his head, his expression dark. "Enough is enough! Grayson must step down immediately, or we’ll have no choice but to take action against him."James smirked, folding his arms. "He’s already a shadow of himself as we speak. His weakness is evident.""That’s his problem," Gaius sneered. "What matters now is Silvermoon Pack’s future. We need a leader who won’t be so easily blinded or betrayed by women."The three shared a cold laugh, their disdain for the Alpha filling the room."I’ll meet with Robert," James suggested after the laughter subsided. "We need to know if he’s willing to join our cause or not."Demas scoffed dismissively. "Robert? That self-righteous fool? He’ll never agree. He’ll talk about loyalty to the Alpha until his dying breath.""
Evelyn's eyelids fluttered open at the sound of Grayson's voice, his tone sharp and filled with raw fury. Disoriented, she sat up, only to feel the cool air against her bare skin. Her heart raced as she realized where she was—a room unfamiliar, the scent wrong.Her eyes darted to the stranger lying next to her, a smug expression on his face. Panic surged through her veins.“Who are you? What am I doing here?” she screamed, scrambling to cover herself with the sheets.The man stretched lazily, smirking at her. “Baby, what’s with the act? We just had the night of our lives. Don’t spoil it now because of this pathetic excuse of an Alpha,” he said, gesturing toward Grayson. “We both know we’re meant to be together.”“I don’t know you!” Evelyn cried, her voice breaking as her gaze flicked to Grayson.She looked down at the bed, her breath hitching as she noticed the bloodstained sheets. Horror spread through her as the reality of the situation hit her like a punch to the gut. She jumped
Grayson leaned back in his chair, a faint smile tugging at his lips as he listened to Beta Luke.“They fought?” Grayson asked, his voice tinged with amusement.“Yes,” Luke confirmed. “It’s the talk of the pack now. They said it was a heated face-off, and Evelyn said some pretty harsh words.”Grayson chuckled, shaking his head. “Girls’ squabbles. I’m sure it’s nothing serious. But I’ll talk to Evelyn. Diana knows how to push buttons.”Luke's expression shifted to concern. “I get that, but you know how much the pack loves Diana. Even if she provoked Evelyn, I don’t want Evelyn to be seen as a villain. Especially now.”Grayson nodded, his tone softening. “You’re right. I’ll make sure she keeps her composure. But you should talk to your wife too—let her know when to stop provoking my bride.”Luke laughed reluctantly, nodding. “Fair enough. I’ll deal with Diana.”The conversation shifted, growing more serious. Grayson leaned forward, his fingers drumming on the desk.“By the way, Luke,” he