Alpha's POV...I transformed back into my human form after a long run in the forest, valuable information in hand. My determination had only grown, and I was willing to protect my pack from any threat.After returning to my human form, I made my way back to the pack's main residence, determined to check on Lily's condition. I climbed the stairs and walked down the corridor to her room. My mind was filled with concern for what she had recently gone through, and I hoped to find her resting.I gently knocked on the door before entering, and there she was, lying on the bed. Her eyes opened when she saw me, and I could see the exhaustion and uncertainty in her gaze. Still, she offered me a weak smile."Alpha," she whispered, her tone filled with a mix of emotions.I walked to the edge of her bed and sat down carefully. I reached out and gently caressed her cheek. "Lily, how are you feeling?"She sighed, her eyes searching mine. "I'm still weak, but I'm getting better. What happened, Alpha?
Olivia entered the Alpha's room silently, her steps light and inaudible. She found the Alpha in the dark, sitting at his desk, reviewing important pack documents. He was wearing torn clothes, and his body hair stood on end, as if he had just shifted back to his human form. Upon noticing Olivia's presence, he narrowed his eyes in irritation."What are you doing here?" the Alpha growled, his voice low and threatening.Olivia tried to appear innocent and concerned, approaching him with a gentle look. "Alpha, I heard rumors that a pack member attacked someone. I was worried and came to check what was happening."He looked at her with suspicion. "Yes, a pack member attacked Lily, actually. An attempted murder. But what does that have to do with you?"Olivia feigned surprise and, inadvertently, dropped the paper she was holding in her hands. It was a letter from the doctor, whose contents she was about to use to her advantage. She looked at the floor as if she had made a mistake and then, w
Pov LilyI was in the room with Johanna, still recovering from the recent events. My mind was in turmoil, and I couldn't forget the attack I had suffered that night. Even though everyone around me assured me that I was recovering, I still felt weak and vulnerable with each passing day."You may enter... the slave has been with Johanna all day," I heard the soldier's deep voice at my door.In a few seconds, the Beta entered the room, his expression serious and concerned. That alone was unusual enough to make me raise an eyebrow, but what he said next surprised me even more."The Alpha has requested that you see the doctor, Lily. He is concerned about the discomfort you've been experiencing and wants you to be evaluated."Johanna and I exchanged surprised glances. After what the Alpha had said in the past, that only his blood was enough to heal me, this attitude was completely unexpected. Still, I couldn't help but feel suspicious."Why is he suddenly concerned?" I asked, my voice weak
"Obviously, darling, you won't congratulate me on the child? Finally, the Alpha will have the son he desires so much," she smirked.I couldn't help but give her a skeptical look. There was something about the way she was acting that made me uncomfortable, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.The doctor glanced at Olivia, considering the situation. "Well, since both of you are here, I'll examine you in sequence. Lily, I'll check the results of your test first and then examine you."I nodded, still feeling uncomfortable about Olivia's presence. While the doctor analyzed my blood sample, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was going on, something that Olivia was hiding. As the nurse assessed her and asked her some questions, recording them in her chart, I sat down next to the Beta and questioned him."Is this the Alpha's child?" My eyes welled up with tears; I wanted to leave, crying, as soon as possible upon learning that my mate would have a child with another woman, right
Pov LilyMy hand trembled as I placed the small tombstone in the flowered ground near the forest. The engraved words - Julie Miller, 16 years - seemed so final, and my eyes stung with tears threatening to fall.Johanna stood by my side, her presence bringing silent comfort. She had also shared moments with Julie, and her betrayal had affected her in a unique way. She wasn't there just as a member of the pack but as a friend who also felt the loss of that young girl."I hope you can rest in peace, Julie. I want you to know that I forgive you for everything you did, wherever you are, I hope the Moon Goddess watches over you..." I said, tossing flowers around the tombstone, my eyes filled with tears.The place we chose for the burial was serene, with wildflowers surrounding the ground. There was no need for a grand funeral, as that wasn't what Julie would have wanted. She would have preferred something simple and meaningful.As I knelt, my fingers brushed the soil and the flowers, and I
Alpha's POV.After tumultuous days, I decided to look for Lily. We hadn't had a proper conversation since the incident that left her shaken, and it was time to confront the situation. I walked to her room with determined steps, but as I opened the door and found her there, reading something with focused eyes, I hesitated for a moment.She was reading an old-looking book and quickly hid it when she noticed my presence. Her eyes avoided mine, and something in her posture seemed vulnerable, as if she was trying to hide something."Lily," I whispered her name, trying to soften my voice. "We haven't seen each other for a long time. How are you?"She seemed nervous, as if she didn't know how to react to my presence. I sighed internally, remembering how things had changed between us."I was worried about you," I continued, taking a step closer but still giving her space to feel comfortable. "I didn't want you to isolate yourself like this."She finally looked at me, her eyes filled with emot
Alpha's office was near the corridor in front of Lily's room, with shelves full of ancient objects and a large oak desk where he and Olivia were seated. Tension hung in the air, like a storm about to break.Lily, with her heavy heart after losing Julie and the incident, entered the office hesitantly, with a humble expression on her face. She didn't intend to interrupt a conversation between the Alpha and Olivia but had an important request."Alpha..." Lily whispered, interrupting the conversation between the two.The Alpha, still angry with Lily for her refusal to lie with him, gave her a cold look when he saw her enter. Olivia, on the other hand, smiled with a venomous expression, knowing that Lily's presence could be useful in her quest for power."Speak," the Alpha said gruffly, without much concern.Lily swallowed hard before addressing the Alpha with respect. "Alpha, I have a request." Her voice was soft, almost trembling.The Alpha stared at her for a moment before nodding dismi
Lily swallowed hard and gazed at the pile of hastily folded clothes in the basket. She knew time was running out rapidly, and the pressure to meet Olivia's demands was growing increasingly intense. With a lump in her throat, she understood she wouldn't have the time to fold each piece of clothing as carefully as she would have liked.Determined to complete the task as quickly as possible, she started folding the clothes haphazardly and tossing them into the basket. Each imperfect fold sent a wave of despair through her, but the clock wouldn't wait for her.The minutes felt like seconds as she struggled to finish the task. Her mind was in turmoil, and she felt as though she were being suffocated by this situation. However, the need to survive and maintain some dignity drove her to continue, despite the humiliation imposed by Olivia.As the clock mercilessly ticked away, Lily tossed the last piece of clothing into the basket with a sigh of relief. While she wasn't satisfied with the res