The man's voice was heavy as his scorching body still pressed against my back like flames. I lifted my head from the pillow, my eyes damp with tears, unable to discern his expression clearly. "Quite intriguing," the man slowly leaned down, his tall figure looming over my bare body, bringing a crushing weight upon me. "What... What do you mean?" My hands were bound by his single hand, his features gradually becoming clear in my vision. Those deep golden eyes bore down on me with an oppressive intensity, sending shivers down my spine. "Mike Borin's daughter is lying in my bed," the man wore a strange, almost mocking expression, his lips stiffening into a straight line, his golden eyes narrowing slightly, as if assessing whether to devour his prey. I blinked in confusion, trembling under his captivating gaze, but regardless, I could sense that it was far from benevolent. Though I didn't know why he knew my name or why he suddenly stopped, I was grateful nonetheless. I silently p
The next day, I woke up in bed.The vast bedroom was empty, and the soft bedding bore the chaotic traces of my struggles. With eyes reddened and slightly swollen from last night's tears, I surveyed my surroundings, finding no trace of the Alpha called Klaus....Where did he go?After announcing his demand last night, the man had gone alone to the bathroom to freshen up, casually turning off the bedside lamp. In the darkness of the room, I curled up alone in bed, listening to the sound of running water in the bathroom. Under a sense of inexplicable relief, I eventually fell asleep, exhausted.Now awake, I looked at the empty room and the open bathroom door, feeling like last night was nothing more than a dream.That man hadn't violated me, like a lion sparing its prey at the last moment. It was unbelievable.Now, with the room empty, it felt like I had been alone here the whole time, allowing me to breathe a sigh of relief.However, his conditions were peculiar. "Become his slave?" Why
Ron stared at the bag of gold on the table, his eyes narrowed. After a while, he chuckled, "Klaus, I had no idea that my slave could catch your fancy so much, to the point where you're willing to spend such a hefty price on a worthless little slave.""It's my own affair, Ron. I only ask you, is this enough?"For a captive slave, being sold off by their master wasn't anything out of the ordinary, especially for maids. If a guest at a banquet liked one of the serving girls and wanted to take them away, sometimes all it took was a word from the host.But I never expected Klaus to be willing to pay such a high price. This man, after recognizing my identity, not only didn't harm me, but also wanted to free me from Ron's control. What exactly was he after?What did it mean to be his slave?I couldn't understand this man's actions, and it made me deeply uneasy."Heh, it's enough, of course, Klaus. You are a beloved warrior of the king, and how could I refuse your request? But, I didn't expec
The back mountain stretched out as a vast expanse of dark and dense wilderness. From my father's tales, it wasn't like the territories our pack occupied, which is flat and expansive. It boasted rugged natural scenery and cliffs along the sea."Emilia, don't go there when I'm not around. It's too dangerous for you. I won't allow you to take such risks," my father's words echoed in my ears. His warm concern still touched me, but now, I had no choice but to enter this area, once an absolute forbidden zone for me, venturing deep into the forest, and during a time when many beasts were released into the hunting ground."Dad, if you were still here, please protect me from Ron's clutches," I silently prayed in my heart.I bent down, draped in a black robe, wrapping myself tightly. Within the territory of the back mountain, I moved cautiously through the shadows of the night, like a mouse avoiding detection."Crack."The sound of footsteps snapping twigs was faint in the silent forest, but hi
Cough, cough, cough!I clutched my chest, gasping for breath. I lay on the ground, gazing at the moon above. It seemed that this time, the moon goddess had finally favored me."Caw—caw—"The harsh, piercing cry of a crow rang out. Hearing the call of this creature in the silent night always sent shivers down my spine. I frowned and looked back, but the tall, dark forest revealed no trace of a crow."Could it be my imagination?" I wondered silently.The joy of escaping gradually faded. I rubbed my trembling legs and dragged my exhausted body toward the edge of the cliff.Looking down, the waves surged below the cliff, eroding the cliff face to form holes of various sizes. The fierce gusts below the cliff almost forced my eyes shut. My robe fluttered, and I raised my hand to shield my face, almost unable to stand.I accidentally kicked a few rocks at my feet, and they tumbled down, colliding with the cliff wall a few times before turning into white powder before hitting the sea. It was
"Damn it! What a mess," the man covering my mouth cursed under his breath, slowly rising to his feet, sword in hand, and walking towards me.I watched his figure, silver hair hastily tied back, his big frame visible under the black hunting gear. The sword that had just slashed the python was firmly held in his hands, its sharp blade pointed steadily towards the oncoming beast.Klaus had been hailed as the bravest hunter at the previous banquet by the alphas, but now his figure seemed so small in front of the tiger, which was like a small hill.Nevertheless, strangely, I felt a hint of security. This was the first time since my father's death that someone had stood in front of me in danger.Glancing behind me, without Alpha Klaus's obstruction, my palm touched the edge of the cliff with no cover. The fierce wind slapped my face like countless invisible palms.But I had to keep my eyes open, find the place I had been searching for.Below the cliff, beyond the sparse, slender branches of
It's so painful.How can I explain? On the shore, I could say I dropped the fireflies because I was being chased by the alphas. But then how do I explain why I jumped off the cliff while Klaus was fighting the giant tiger?"Can't speak?" Klaus chuckled lowly, his hand squeezing tighter around my throat. He tilted his head, looking at me as if I were just a helpless ant about to be squished."Ugh!" I could only manage a faint groan as my windpipe constricted again. Tremors wracked my body from the cold, and I stared fearfully into those golden eyes."No words? What's your excuse this time?" With each question from Alpha Klaus, his grip on my throat tightened further. His expression was chilling, and the suffocation made white spots dance before my eyes."I..." I tried to speak, to say something, but no sound escaped. Lying on the uneven cave floor, my fingers weakly twitched a couple of times, almost useless.The pain of suffocation made me dizzy, so when my clothes were being removed,
The moon, hanging high in the night sky, had slowly descended. The sound of the tides at the seaside accompanied by the drifting sea breeze filled this small cliff cave, yet it couldn't dispel the tension building up between Klaus and me.I could no longer pretend, fear surged as I opened my eyes. "No!" My legs struggled incessantly, tears falling more fiercely. But Klaus just looked down at me, his expression icy, his actions relentless.The cold stone wall pressed against my back, its damp chill seeping into my heart, and despair clouding my mind.I didn't want to be claimed by this Alpha. Being a slave was already the painful punishment I endured from my tragic fate. Why did I have to be pinned down by a stranger in this place?Why was fate so cruel to me? After my parents left me, I endured hunger and humiliation to survive. In front of the enemy who killed my parents, I kneeled and bowed to survive. Did I now have to continue to sell my body for a chance to catch my breath?Think