It wasn't what I expected when I heard their entitlement-demanding advances. They didn't force me the first night on the day I opened my eyes. I was too weak and confused at the time. And all that time they were trying to get closer to me.Zeph for Zephyr, Zai for Zaire, and Zach for Zacharias. I had gotten used to calling them by their nicknames. Although they were my mates and husbands, I never expected them to be so kind to me.They were warm as if they wanted to be a thick blanket for my body that easily gets cold when I'm sick. They were gentle as if I were a branch that was easily broken. And they treated me sweetly as if they wanted to erase all the bitter memories in my life.Why? Why are they so kind to me? Is it because of the bond between us? If it was like that, I would have gotten love from my family long ago."No, forget that." I shook my head. I need to focus on myself right now.Three days ago I might have been able to dodge, but not tonight. This day was set, the day
My body froze. My gaze was fixed straight ahead. Even after the thumping sound passed through my ears, I still couldn't jerk my consciousness."Don't look at it."A familiar voice droned on in place of the sound of liquid flowing. His large hand obscured my view and dug into my almost completely submerged consciousness.My limp body which was about to fall backward was hugged tightly by Zaire. I took refuge in his body. I took refuge from the tragic scene before me.The loud voice that echoed earlier belonged to Zephyr. Then Zephyr and Zacharias, who were in the front row, ran like the wind and gave the two servants deep scratches on their necks. Meanwhile, Zaire, who was among the swarm of Celestial Dawn pack's important people, ran straight at me."Forget about that scene. Pretend you never saw it."Zaire's heavy voice calmed my panic. But I still couldn't pretend to forget. How could I forget the neck being slashed so hard and the head rolling across the floor like a marble? How cou
"Never bow your head to anyone.""Punish those who have crossed their limits.""Not everyone can see your generous and loving heart, but they can see the wise attitude of a leader. They can sense it through the strictness of the rules."The words of Zephyr, Zaire, and Zacharias, which they spoke to me yesterday, flashed through my mind. Their advice was stuck in my brain and they came out while I was trying to wring my head. Shapeshifting on someone's orders? That would be a mockery for an aspiring Luna. But if I didn't shapeshift, they would still look at me with a jaundiced eye. They'd think I couldn't prove my worth."You've crossed the line, Miss Rainier." Zephyr let out an Alpha's aura that made everyone here flinch and break out in a cold sweat, including that woman.Miss Rainier? Wasn't that the name mentioned by the two deceased servants? It turned out that she was the woman rumored to be the Luna Celestial Dawn pack. Of
My footsteps halted. My gaze dropped to my clasped wrists and then shifted to look at Zaire. He had a flat expression that implied he didn't want a rejection."Wait here."Zacharias' pat made me turn my head. "You haven't had any special training to join us. You'd better help the pack members evacuate immediately."I stared at the retreating backs of my husbands. They were running toward danger, while I waited here. How useless I am right now. Even though my wolf had risen, I was still weak compared to them."Luna, please go to safety as well." Adam faced me with his eyebrows drawn together. He, the soldier assigned to protect me since the incident with the servants, looked worried about me at the moment."Alright, let's go and make sure all pack members are safe." I got up from my place and joined the pack members who were running to change places.My footsteps stopped. I looked back for a moment. The warriors were fighting agai
"What did you just say? You don't even know who my mother is? She is Marlowe O'Malley. If you want to claim to be my mother's sister, you should at least know what my mother's name is. Just knowing my full name cannot be proof."I let out a long sigh. Tonight was a very long night. Even without this imposter woman, I was already feeling very tired."You... better stop your tricks before it's too late," I growled. I turned around to leave together with the Alpha Kings."No! No, Ruby! This is about your life! You must know the truth about your identity!" she shouted. Her hand stretched forward, but she still couldn't reach me because of the warriors.I stopped. Turned my head back to stare at the old woman. Her words drew my mind to dig deep, and the pitiful expression on her face made my heart weaken. I still couldn't control the compassion that always surfaced."Untie the ropes binding her body," I ordered the warriors.***
Everything was confusing. The Alpha Kings and I decided to find a safe and comfortable place to discuss my family secrets. Stepped foot and stopped right at a room. It was the guest room."So, can you tell me everything? Without leaving anything out," I pressed with a serious look. My eyebrows drew together and my eyes grew wider to see the movement of my aunt's lips.The woman's thin hands moved to her bag. The Alpha Kings who were still unsure of the woman's identity were immediately put on alert. I raised my right hand to stop their intimidating stares.She was the woman who could explain my identity. I needed her badly."This is a picture of Alpha, Elara, and you. It was taken when you were three months old." Auntie placed a black and white photo portrait in my hand. I could see Alpha's smile in this photo. It was surprising but I still kept a flat expression. Today so many things happened that were more shocking than this
My eyes were wide open. I wasn't that crazy to accept her duel challenge. If I accepted the challenge, both of us would be shrouded in a transparent veil where no one else could interfere until one of us died. But why would I do that? Why would I hurt someone who is a member of my pack?"I, Luna Celestial Dawn pack, Ruby Maverick, refuse a life-and-death battle with Erica Rainer."Her eyes darkened. She walked around getting closer to me, and at the same time, I took a few steps back."Think calmly. Don't involve your anger in this matter. Death is not a trivial matter."For now, I'll try to calm Erica down first. Perhaps she was angry because she had lost the delicate debate between us during the meeting. Her pride is probably being hurt."Cut the crap and just face me this time!" After finishing her words, Erica transformed into a wolf. Her wolf had brown fur mixed with gray with piercing eyes. There was no other way.
The sound of a table banging jolted the silence in the room. Everyone was shocked to see the actions of Zephyr, who was usually the calmest of the two Alpha Kings, become so aggressive and unable to control his facial expression at the moment."Do you know what your daughter did wrong? Do you understand how serious it is?!" Zephyr's voice rose as his pupils turned bright yellow for a few moments. Zephyr's wolf attempted to take over the body.Everyone immediately gasped. From this moment on, the Rainer family had inevitably been buried in the ground. Their family's glory days were over for daring to disturb Luna."Calm down." Zaire gave Zephyr a light pat on the back.Zacharias walked over to the Rainer couple who were still in the same position. They bowed their heads in silence which meant that they had admitted their mistake and regretted it."What do you want now? Do you want the freedom of Erica Rainer who has injured Luna Celestial