MAGNUSLara had already fallen asleep, but I was still wide awake. Rider's words lingered heavily in my mind and I would not stop until truth would come out. I attempted to rummage through Lara's belongings and meticulously searched through her old stuff until I stumbled upon a family picture, sending a chill down my spine as I gazed at it. Written on the back were the words "my family." As I scrutinized the photo, I realized that the young girl in the picture was indeed Lara and the man beside her—how could I forget the face of the man who was the reason for my miserable life? I gritted my teeth and clenched my fist as I realized that what Rider told me was indeed true.Upon looking at Lara who was soundly asleep, an intense anger surged in my heart. The bitterness of my past resurfaced sharply as I remembered what my mother did fifteen years ago. My anger to her and to that man ran so deep that I would not stop until I ventured my revenge to him, through his daughter. I could easil
LARAEver since Magnus arrived home from work, I sensed a strange shift in his behavior towards me. He didn't even recognize me when he saw me overseeing the new trainees in the villa's expansive grounds. He just glanced at me without even smiling. He just went straight to the room, so I decided to follow him."Magnus, are you okay? Why do you seem so down?" I asked, expressing my concern."I'm fine," he replied curtly.I thought, maybe he was just tired from work, especially that he was still adjusting to his new responsibilities in their business. And perhaps he had a lot on his mind regarding the pack's management. I thought of giving him enough time to rest.However, when I woke up around one in the morning, I noticed he was not on my side. I left the room, thinking he might be on the terrace. I searched the entire villa, but he was nowhere to be found. The surroundings were quiet, with only the guards doing their hourly roving.I tried calling his cellphone, but he was not pickin
LARAI stayed at my pack's villa for several hours but I requested Alpha Callum not to disclose our conversation with Dad and Mom, afraid that Dad might confront Magnus, leading to turmoil between our packs. I don't want to jeopardize the whole Tribiano over my marital issues."How are you getting along with your husband, sweetie?" Dad asked while we were having our lunch."It's fine, Dad," I lied."Are you certain about that? Tomorrow is the schedule of the full moon, and I hope your husband will finally commit to the mate bond and put you with a red mark," Dad said earnestly."Yes, I share the same hope, especially with the potential threat of rogues or vampires attacking the town," Mom chimed in, voicing her concerns, while Alpha Callum remained silent, engrossed in his meal."Lara, the significance of fully embracing the mate bond is for both of you to share each other's power and strength to safeguard the packs under your care," Dad explained.While I understood his reasoning, it
LARATears welled up in my eyes upon discovering the painful truth about my past. I hurriedly left the villa without knowing where to go. I heard Alpha Callum's voice calling out my name, but I did not pay attention. I just continued driving until I reached a certain bar outside Tribiano.Once I found a seat, I immediately ordered a bottle of alcoholic beverage and consumed it in one gulp. I ordered another one, and then a third, a fourth, until I had emptied my fifth bottle. I preferred drowning myself in alcohol to deal with the truth I had just discovered. Magnus held hatred towards my father, mirroring the same sentiment I harbored for his mother. He also resented me, and I loathed him even more.Suddenly, three men approached me like they wanted to join my table. I couldn't smell their wolf scent, indicating they were pure humans. As soon as the music filled the air, they invited me to dance. Seeking to escape from my troubles, I joined them, showcasing my dance skills in rhythm
LARAThe realization that I was in a suite with Magnus Grayson completely baffled me. I couldn't remember I was with him last night. Of all people, why did it have to be him?Magnus, the strongest Alpha of the Silvercrest pack was known for his womanizing ways. With his alluring charisma, every woman would definitely fall for him, but not me. But why I was with with him in bed? "You?" Magnus' eyes widened in great shock. "Why are you here with me?"His way of asking irritated me, causing my voice to raise a bit louder. "Don't ask me Alpha, because I don't know either."Out of annoyance, I abruptly rose to my feet without realizing that I was naked and only a piece of blanket draped over me. When it slipped to the floor, I sensed Magnus' gaze on my nudity but I knew it meant nothing to him. Anyway, he was used to seeing a naked woman all his life.Magnus in a visibly bad mood, put on his clothes and hastily left the suite. Once he was gone, I took a moment to check myself. I didn't fe
MAGNUS I suddenly woke up when I realized that a woman was lying next to me, covering her naked body with a quilt. I couldn't see her face clearly because it was obscured by strands of her hair. Everything flashed back in my head as I heaved a deep sigh. I drank too much alcohol last night and ended up here in a suite with a woman. I was used to it anyway, so it wasn't a big deal for me. I looked at my watch and it was almost three in the afternoon. As I was about to stand up and get dressed, I was surprised when the woman brushed aside the strands of her hair and opened her eyes."You?" I snapped out as soon as I recognized her. "Why are you here?""Magnus?" Lara's eyes widened in shock."You mean, I was with you the whole night and slept with you in bed?" I asked as I put on my dress. "This must be a joke.""Don't ask me Alpha because I don't know either, do you hear me?" Lara scoffed and stood up in great haste. The quilt fell on the floor, revealing her nakedness. Looking at he
MAGNUS I never expected that a playgirl Luna of the Yellowstone Pack would become my mate. I never thought this would happen not even in my wildest dreams. "You're my mate?" I spoke in disbelief. "You must be joking, Alpha. How could someone as womanizer as you become my mate?" Lara smiled sarcastically, raising her brow. Her words struck me and definitely hit my ego. With an impulse move, I approached her and kissed her passionately. I felt she was responding to my kiss and it made my heart fluttered. I paused and smiled mischievously. "Does it feel good, huh?" She was blushing, I could clearly see her cheeks turning out red. But her response was something I less expected. "It wasn't interesting at all. It was just like other men's kisses." After saying this, she quickly turned away from me, but I still managed to tell her in an exact domineering voice, "Just remember Lara, you are my mate and you belong to me!" "Oh, I'm glad you have finally found your mate, dude," Alex sp
LARAAlpha Magnus' announcement totally put me in a bad mood. It was obvious that he wasn't really attracted to me. It was just his male ego that pushed him to pursue the wedding, without even considering my feelings. Conceited! Too confident in himself that all women were attracted to him! Damn, I hate him! I muttered to myself as I made my way towards the forest. Alpha Callum was supposed to accompany me, but I insisted on being alone. Suddenly, I heard the menacing growls of the dire wolves which I believed were the rogues. The moon was still at its peak, so these rogues roamed the forest, searching for prey. All of a sudden, three rogues in their human forms, appeared before my sight and I was trapped. Their faces were not familiar, so I was certain they were new members of the rogue community. "What does a beautiful lady do in this place?" they asked, showing a silly smile as they drew nearer to me. "Don't come near me, or you will regret it," I said while preparing for m