The main hall was just shrouded in silence for a few moments.Rachel's confession had shocked everyone in the room. They had thought that Rachel was dead after 10 years had passed without a news. But unexpectedly, she was still alive as the leader of a new pack.The look in Rachel's eyes directed at Brandon conveyed the anger she had been holding back, although the sweet smile was still on her lips.The atmosphere in the room was beginning to feel tense, until Beta Victor broke the silence."Please take a seat, Miss Rachel," he said politely as he gestured to the guest chair that had been prepared earlier. Victor tried to hide his surprise and did what was his duty.Brandon joined him on his throne, his mouth still clamped shut. It felt like not a single word could come out of his lips, he needed a moment to calm down from what had just happened.Brandon's gaze was still fixed on Rachel, watching her every move. Although, she only tucked her hair gently behind her ear.It was still ve
Brandon stared at Rachel for a long time without saying anything.He had not expected Rachel to put their son up as collateral for Brandon's request. Armani was not an item that could be exchanged at will. Why would Rachel think that in the midst of their negotiations? After all, Armani had nothing to do with the matter at hand.It wasn't personal!Brandon wanted a solution and peace of mind for his people as an Alpha in Pack Manowi, but Rachel was taking advantage of that? Even worse, using her own son.Armani is their son. A child who is only 10 years old and knows nothing about political issues.Did Rachel realize what she had just said? Looking at the lopsided smile that formed on the woman's lips, it seemed that Brandon was right. How much has that woman changed? Brandon thought with a frown on his face. What has she been doing for the past 10 years?He didn't expect 30-year-old Rachel to become such a cold person. Where did her heart of tenderness go?Brandon was too shocked to
Silence returned to the room.Again, Brandon felt as if he had been slapped by reality. It hurt so much that he could only remain rigidly silent. All the rebuttal words in his head disappeared instantly.It wasn't the same as the pain of losing a duel or war, but it was much more emotional. He really felt defeated by Rachel's words.How could he defend Armani after this?Brandon looked at Rachel sadly, but she looked at him with a cold expression. The Rachel in front of him was not the Rachel he once knew. She was full of ambition.And the first step to achieving all her ambitions was to take over Armani from Brandon.Brandon wants to ask her why she's only come back after ten years, but he's afraid he'll get an even harder invisible slap. He was afraid that Rachel would ask him about his efforts in finding her.Brandon had tried so hard. He was almost crazy for searching for her non-stop for 10 years, but Rachel wouldn't believe his efforts.Was that what made Rachel seem to hate him
During his life as King Alpha, Brandon never thought that a woman would challenge him. Even more so, that woman was his own Luna.The Luna who reappeared after ten years.Only a few hours had passed and there were so many shocking things that hit him. Brandon couldn't even process everything yet, he thought about his meeting with Rachel all night, while the morning came without him even realizing it.As the sun began to illuminate the courtyard of Pack Manowi's palace, he couldn't help but stiffen at the sight of Rachel standing before him.The woman was no longer wearing a silk gown, but a battle dress made of leather and covered with armor.Rachel looked at him with a closed expression, it was difficult to guess what was going through the woman's head. She just continued to stare at him, her hazel eyes still cold.Brandon was forced to agree to Rachel's invitation to battle, even though he never wanted to. Rachel had him cornered and he had no choice but to refuse. Moreover, this due
Rachel could not answer anything for a long time.Brandon was silent as well, seeing the confusion on her face. Rachel continued to stare at him, but he had no idea what that stare meant.Brandon's chest rumbled waiting for an answer, his hands clenched tightly. Did Rachel intend to refuse his request? Maybe she was fed up with everything Brandon had to say.'Rachel has changed', he thought.The fear was creeping into his heart fast. However, Brandon still hoped there would be a miracle. He hoped that love still remained in Rachel's heart, even though on the other hand, her hatred for him was also evident.The boundary between love and hate is actually so thin. And Brandon hoped that Rachel would prefer the love that was almost drowning between them.Brandon wanted to start all over."Rachel?" called Brandon, starting to feel worried because of Rachel's silence.The woman suddenly picked up her sword and stood up. She stared at Brandon for a few seconds before turning to leave wordles
"Rachel, how about you come to my palace?"Rachel winced at Kennedy's request. They had just met and he wasted no time in immediately inviting her to his palace? Did this man really only see Rachel as a means of revenge?Rachel could barely contain her grin. She felt like yelling at Kennedy, saying that he should be ashamed to come to her. He should have apologized to her, even begged at her feet after what he did.But apparently Rachel was wrong. Kennedy was still Kennedy, nothing but a scheming man who was still hungry for power. He had deceived Rachel countless times just to achieve that impossible thing. How disgusting!Kennedy must have thought that Rachel was still an innocent woman who was easily tricked with sweet words."My request was too surprising, huh?" Kennedy laughed and rubbed the back of Rachel's hand that was in his grasp.'It's good that you realized', Rachel thought sarcastically.However, she still wanted to see how far Kennedy was trying to influence her. So, Rac
"I was serious about what I said. Do I look like someone who's joking?" said Rachel with a completely changed expression. She no longer wore a sweet and innocent face, but a stern expression that made Kennedy's eyes widen."What... what do you mean..." Kennedy froze in place, feeling shocked and confused by Rachel's drastic change.So, why did Rachel want to come with him if she never wanted their revenge cooperation? What was the point of the duel Rachel and Brandon had if she didn't want revenge? Kennedy confused himself, suddenly feeling like a fool."What do you mean, Rachel? You must be joking, right? I know you still have a grudge against Brandon for taking him to war. Honey, you can't-""Stop...!" Rachel interrupted sharply. The look in her eyes directed at Kennedy was piercing, making the man feel as if he was being bullied. The aura emanating from Rachel looked exactly the same as Brandon when she was overcome with emotion.Kennedy was completely bewildered. What was really g
Kennedy felt confused about whether or not to accept Rachel's offer.But as an Alpha, Kennedy could not refuse the woman's offer, or his pride and status as a leader would be questioned.Kennedy then grabbed his sword hanging on the wall, then chased after Rachel who was already in the courtyard of Pack Leinz's palace, about to walk out towards the gate."Rachel, I accept your offer of a duel this instant! Stop right there!" shouted Kennedy, pointing his sword forward.Rachel automatically stopped walking. She turned her head and grinned at the sight of Kennedy engulfed in a burning rage. Rachel felt happy that Kennedy had finally gotten her temper out. She had been waiting for this for a long time."So, you accept my offer to battle?""Yes, right now. Right in the courtyard of my palace," Kennedy replied haughtily. He realized that Rachel could no longer be fooled, so she would fight the woman.No matter what, Kennedy had to win and bring Rachel back to her knees. Kennedy wasn't goin