MAGNUSThe faces of everyone after the wedding ceremony were filled with a mix of emotions, including joy, contentment, and a hint of nostalgia. Smiles, tears of happiness, and expressions of relief were observed as they congratulated us. This was followed by a photo session and the giving of wedding gifts."Congratulations dude!" Alex approached me and gave me a high-five. He smiled as he opened his arms for a hug. Dad followed him and did the same, "Congratulations son, I am happy for you."I just showed a brittle smile as I put my arms around Dad's shoulder. "Thank you for doing this favor, Magnus. I understand your strong aversion to this marriage but you know that we are all bound by what is stated in the Wolf Code," Dad spoke seriously."It's fine, Dad. This is the Will of the Moon Goddess. However—" I paused and cleared my throat. "I can only be a good leader like you, but I couldn't promise that I would be a good husband to Lara.""Just give it a try, dude," Alex butted in.

LARAIt was almost nine in the morning when I woke up. It took a moment before everything that happened between Magnus and me sank into my mind. I was shocked to realize that I lost my virginity to him, considering my intention to leave him at the villa during our argument. I couldn't believe that the intense desire of our inner wolves to undergo the mating would lead us to engage in four rounds before falling asleep. However, despite our physical intimacy, I understood that our connection was solely based on sexual gratification with no deeper meaning. The saddest reality that I had to accept.I let out a deep sigh as I took a glance at Magnus who was still sleeping next to me, the same scene when we were at the hotel last time, both naked in bed. I took the moment to stare at him, still couldn't imagine that I was wedded to the strongest and most powerful Alpha in the whole town of Tribiano. His irresistible charm was his plus factor, the reason why he was every woman's fantasy incl

MAGNUSI was supposed to accompany Lara in going to the Yellow Stone Pack but I had to attend a business meeting since Dad couldn't make it. He was not feeling well so I just let him rest in his room."Hey, why did you let Lara go alone? You know Rider Storm is biding his time. He's determined to snatch Lara away from you," Alex confronted me.I fell into silence upon realizing what he told me. Why hadn't I recalled this sooner? I pondered to myself. Yet, I found some solace in knowing that vampires rarely ventured out during the daytime. Besides, Lara would just be at the Yellow Stone Pack so, I was certain she would be safe there and nothing to worry about."Don't worry, bro. Vampires seldom wandered around during the daytime," I said in assurance.Alex just nodded and then as soon as we were ready, we both left the villa heading to the meeting venue. It was just within the town of Tribiano so after fifteen minutes we reached the place. Suddenly, I got a call from Savana and I uninte

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

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