The arrow shot straight into Brandon's back.Rachel's smile automatically grew, but then faded as the arrow bounced off. Her eyes widened in shock as she realized that the man was wearing armor under his cloak.The man turned his head quickly. His sharp eyes seemed to glow in the darkness. Rachel's shock grew when she saw the man's face.He was not Brandon, but Victor.She was wrong. She had made a big mistake!Rachel only focused on the man's broad back, which reminded her of Brandon's posture. Brandon always wore thick, wide robes, and now, she was mistaken just because Victor was wearing similar clothes.'Fool!'Rachel cursed herself and took a lightning-fast step back. Unfortunately, Victor who had seen her presence did not stay still.The man turned into a wolf and Rachel ran with all her might. Her heart was beating like a gong as she jumped over a tall rose bush."Stop right there! I said stop!"Rachel jumped towards the palace wall, but instead of making it out, her body felt
"Alpha Brandon? What do you mean by stop? This woman is a traitor!"Beta Victor gave his Alpha a questioning look. He didn't understand why Brandon still felt sorry for Rachel who had hurt him.He had seen how Brandon suffered for months, just to find Rachel's whereabouts. Then after being cruelly rejected, he still wanted her?Victor certainly didn't understand how Brandon felt about Rachel. But as Brandon's loyal Beta, he didn't want him to get caught up in Rachel's temptation again."Alpha...""Let me handle everything, Victor," Brandon said with his gaze not leaving Rachel's face. He didn't look at Victor at all and motioned the man to leave with his hand.Victor had no choice but to nod, although he still couldn't get over what Brandon was doing."Sweety." Brandon approached slowly, his eyes tracing Rachel's disheveled appearance, then stopping at her wounded stomach."DON'T COME ANY CLOSER!" Rachel roared. Her eyes blazed with anger, causing Brandon to stop in his tracks. The lo
Brandon had just finished taking his medicine when Victor came in with a panicked look on his face.He approached Brandon with his breath caught in his throat, looking as if he had run from a great distance."Alpha Brandon," he said with difficulty. Victor took a breath, then continued, "There's a big problem going on."Brandon stared in confusion. "What is it? Why do you look so panicked? Where are you from?""I just went to the border and saw the Alpha of Pack Leinz. He's coming with his army and is closing in on our territory," Victor explained.Kennedy, Brandon thought.There was no mistaking it, they must be looking for Rachel.Brandon quickly grabbed his cloak and looked at his Beta. "Come on, we need to get to the border.""But Alpha, you're not fully recovered." Victor gave a worried look. All this time, Brandon had only been traveling around inside the palace, while the border was a great distance away. Victor was afraid that his Alpha's health would deteriorate because of th
Rachel fell silent on the bed while hugging her knees. A heavy sigh escaped her mouth. She felt very troubled at the thought of exchanging herself for her baby.So, when Rachel woke up in the morning, she heard the chatter of the servants in the palace hallway. They said that Brandon and Kennedy had made a deal. Later, Victor arrived to confirm everything.Kennedy could take Rachel back to Pack Leinz without hindrance, but in exchange, Brandon would take the baby.Rachel wasn't exactly willing to give her baby to a vile man like Brandon, but she knew there was something Kennedy was up to. There was no way the man would agree to Brandon's offer without having a hidden agenda."Rachel?"The call made Rachel turn her head. She saw Brandon standing in the doorway, staring at her with a closed expression. I don't know what was going through the man's head, but he seemed more in control than ever."Come on out, Kennedy's waiting outside with your baby."Rachel squeezed his hand and let out
"How is your condition Alpha? Do you still have any complaints?" Victor asked as he prepared Brandon's robe.Today, Brandon intended to go hunting around the restricted area. After several weeks of constant treatment and languishing in the palace, Brandon finally decided to hone his skills."I've recovered. No more effects from the poison," Brandon replied. For a moment, he looked out the window, gazing at the leaves that were falling more and more. The weather was getting colder and he wanted to keep the palace warm for his little baby.The child didn't cry often. Since last night, when Brandon accompanied him, he always smiled when he saw his face. And one funny thing, the child's legs were always kicking so much that the basket often wobbled.He's strong, just like him, Brandon thought smiling.Now, the servants were bathing the baby. They would take good care of him while he went out to hunt and check on the security of his territory.He had heard many rumors about some packs that
Rachel's welcome was celebrated as grandly as a wedding feast.Brandon's usually somber palace had been decorated to the nines. Silk fabrics were stretched out, with red and white roses placed in every corner. Candles and lanterns were arranged neatly, illuminating every spot in the main hall.Food and drinks were served on long tables, giving off an evocative aroma to every guest who came.Brandon had invited all the Alpha packs from the other Packs. They had all heard the news of the arrival of Rachel, the Luna who had been missing.Rachel had come to Pack Manowi escorted by Kennedy. He could only take her to the border, while Brandon would take her back to the palace."I have degraded myself by bringing Rachel here," Kennedy said in an annoyed voice.Rachel could only look down in her place, while Brandon said nothing. His focus was already centered on the woman he missed so much. Brandon could hardly contain himself from taking Rachel into his arms and smelling her scent deeply.N
The excitement of the party slowly faded away towards midnight. The guests seemed to be enjoying themselves, as the food and drinks ran out on the long table.Apparently, they were quite relaxed at Brandon's uncharacteristic demeanor. At first the Alphas were very tense, remembering the last time Brandon's wedding to Rachel took place.Now, Brandon's Alphas looked friendlier. Although it was undeniable that that ruthless aura still seemed to surround his body.At exactly midnight, the guests finally began to leave after congratulating Alpha Brandon and Rachel.Rachel watched the guests leave one by one, until the hall was left with only herself, Brandon, and Victor. The baby had been in his room since half an hour ago, fast asleep after a belly full of milk."Time to rest, Sweety," Brandon said. His fingers gently touched Rachel's shoulder and he flashed her a charming smile.'He looks different', Rachel thought. Or maybe this was just how she felt after not interacting with Brandon f
Three days of quarantine had passed. Rachel was released from the cramped room by Victor, to be escorted to the hallway where Alpha Brandon was."Although you have been released from quarantine, don't think that you are free to roam the palace," Victor said as they were about to turn into the hallway.Rachel turned around with narrowed eyes. "What do you mean?""I knew something was wrong, but Alpha Brandon was too kind to forgive you right away." Victor stared with an accusing gaze that was completely unconcealed. "Just remember that I will keep a close eye on you. If you act out of control, then you will regret it. Especially if you intend to hurt my Alpha."Then, Victor walked away before Rachel could say a word back.Rachel sighed loudly and clenched her fists. The man was apparently still suspicious after all this quarantine. However, Rachel was not going to let that go on for long.After all, if she had managed to win Brandon's trust completely, then Victor would have been taken