Archie's POVThe incessant ringing of my phone shattered the tranquility of the morning. Annoyed, I picked it up to find Erma's name flashing on the screen. Reluctantly, I answered, bracing myself for another one of her incessant requests."Archie, I'm afraid you were too busy to check my message last night, so I had to call," Erma's voice echoed through the receiver. "I need to see you. I have something important to report."I sighed, irritation evident in my tone. "Tell Brad what you need. I don't have time for this.""No, Archie, it's not about asking for anything from you," Erma's voice trembled with urgency on the other end of the line. "I've stumbled upon a secret about Alisha."My brow furrowed instantly, my annoyance shifting to concern. "Stay away from her," I warned sharply.She pleaded with me, tense evident in her voice. "Archie, please, just hear me out. Alisha doesn't deserve to be the Luna of the Golden Crest. I'm at Centro Cafe. Come here, and I'll show you I'm right."
Alisha's POVI gazed at Archie, my eyes filled with a potent mix of anger and betrayal. How could this bastard have the audacity to blame me? It was he who had shattered our marriage vows, his infidelity an open secret, a betrayal of our sacred bond beneath the watchful eye of Moon Goodness."What the hell do you want?" I seethed, my voice laced with a venomous rage. "I don’t care which bitch you love, just stay away from me and don't you dare intervene in my life! I am not your pet, bound to obey your every whim!"Archie's face contorted with a mixture of shock and frustration. "What nonsense are you speaking?" he retorted, his voice laced with disbelief."Don't you dare pretend to be innocent in front of me!" I spat, my words dripping with bitterness. "I am not a fool. I see through your deceit!""Are you still lost in a hallucination?" Archie shot back, his voice filled with an exasperated incredulity. "Do you even comprehend the words that are coming out of your mouth?""No! I am
Alisha's POVI rolled my eyes, turning my head away. "I know I don't have a wolf, you needn't remind me again, my honorable Alpha," I retorted. Accepting the reality of being a disabled werewolf was one thing, but hearing it from Archie's mouth reignited my feelings of inadequacy."No, no, that's not what I meant," Archie quickly clarified, a genuine excitement in his voice. "Your Gift is incredible, Alisha! I've never seen other werewolf's Gift like this before. Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?"I sighed, feeling sad. We had been married for two years, but my husband Archie even didn't know what my Gift was. "There's no need. My Gift can only work on me, and only for minor cuts. Its power fades quickly if the wound is too severe. The most important thing is, I can't use it to heal others. So, it's essentially a useless Gift." And sometimes, it failed even in treating my own wounds, like that day when I was preparing a special meal for Archie to celebrate our wedding anniversa
Alisha's POV "Money, money, money! Haha!" I dreamt of lying and rolling around on a mountain made of money, but my blissful reverie was abruptly interrupted by an annoying sound. With an unpleasant groan, I reluctantly opened my eyes and sat up, taking in my surroundings. I found myself lying on the same bed as before, and I instinctively checked the bandage on my left hand, noticing that it had been changed to a fresh one. It must have been Mireya, caring for me after I had lost consciousness. The memories of the events leading up to my blackout flooded my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger towards Archie. How could I endure staying here with him for a whole week? The ten thousand dollars suddenly seemed like a paltry sum to compensate for the pain and frustration I would experience with that mean man. It was a terrible deal, and I was supposed to demand more money from that heartless bastard. After all, he had spent fifty million dollars on Erma to buy the ring
Archie's POV Stephenie's eyes narrowed, her tone dripping with condescension. "Alisha, how dare you insult Gertha? She was personally chosen by me. I command you to show her the respect she deserves!" I couldn't believe my ears. My mother-in-law was asking me to respect my husband's mistress. The audacity of it all! It used to sting, and it used to make me sad, but now, I was beyond caring. However, Mireya was innocent in all this. Stephenie's condescending attitude had always infuriated me, and now seeing her mistreat Mireya, I couldn't bear it any longer. My voice dripped with determination as I stood my ground, "No matter what you want, Stephenie, you have no right to treat Mireya like this! She is only following the Alpha's orders." Stephenie let out a dismissive laugh, clearly amused by my defiance. "Orders? Alpha's orders? Don't make me laugh, Alisha. Archie is my son, and you should learn your place as the Luna." I glared at Stephenie, my gaze fierce and unwavering. "I
Archie's POV"Archie, you embarrassed me in front of everyone. They come from the Blue Lake, renowned she-wolves with great strength and skill. How could you treat me like this!" Stephenie complained, her voice filled with frustration and disappointment as she confronted me in my study room.I let out a weary sigh, sinking back into my chair. "Mom, that she-wolf attacked my wife. How dare she! It was an act of aggression, and I could even interpret it as a signal to start a war!"Stephenie crossed her arms over her chest, standing in front of me across the desk. "You're being too sensitive, Archie.""Why did you bring them to my pack?" I demanded, my voice tinged with anger. The situation had escalated far beyond what I had anticipated."Archie, I'm sorry that I let you marry Alisha. I know you've never been fond of her either. So, I found other suitable girls for you. They are more likely to give you healthy offspring," Stephenie explained, her tone t
Alisha's POVAs Mireya continued tending to my wounds, Stephenie descended the stairs with a mixture of anger and hatred etched across her face. "Alisha, you may have won this time, but don't be so proud. I refuse to acknowledge your identity."I couldn't help but roll my eyes in response to her bitter words. Who cared about Stephenie's approval anyway? She had made it clear that she despised me from the beginning, and her opinion held no significance in my life. However, I chose to remain silent this time, recognizing that Stephenie's fury stemmed from her failure to obtain what she desired from Archie. The intensity of her glare conveyed a deep-seated frustration, as if she longed to tear me apart.While I relished the moment of Stephenie's impotence, I knew it was best to avoid further provocation. I quickly made up an excuse to leave, not wanting to further incite her anger.Seeking solace, I retreated to the garden, taking a seat to clear my mind. As I conte
Archie's POV As I witnessed Alisha's tear-stained face, panic coursed through me. Her tears glimmered like diamonds under the unforgiving sunlight. Desperate to comfort her, I reached out, but her expression remained distant, as if she was looking beyond me, lost in her thoughts. Once, her vibrant eyes used to radiate warmth, even when I pushed her away and asked her to stay clear of me. She was like an endearing little puppy, always displaying her sweet smile, regardless of my coldness. I was used to her unwavering kindness and adorability. But now, I would have preferred her fiery retorts or passionate arguments over this blank stare. She felt so distant, as though I might never be able to touch her again. "Alisha, did you hear what I said?" I gently cupped her face, worry evident in my voice. After what felt like an eternity, Alisha finally mustered a faint smile. She didn't respond but stood up and walked away. I tried to say something, but she raised her hand, gesturing