CHAPTER SIXTY-TWOThe Sudden ChangeAlarick pulled Leanda closer to himself and whispered in her ear, "I love you." It was the only thing he could say, the only thing that mattered in this moment. He wanted to say that to her because he was unsure of what would happen next, if he was going to get the chance to be with her or not. And then, the music faded away, and they were left standing there, in silence, knowing that tomorrow would bring a new reality.Leanda looked into Alarick’s eyes, her mouth widely open as she wanted to tell him how much she loved him too, but her words choked in her mouth.She cleared her throat and looked up at him, “I love you too,” Leanda murmured and a smile fell on Alarick’s face.Leanda's heart swelled with happiness as she finally admitted her love for Alarick. She looked up at him and saw the relief and joy in his eyes. Alarick pulled her close, hugging her tightly. She could feel his heartbeat and warmth.Alarick was glad, he was happy that he couldn

CHAPTER SIXTY-FOURThe Beginning Of The Countdown Alarick paced back and forth in his room, his anger growing with every passing second. He clenched and unclenched his fists, trying to release some of the tension building up inside him. But nothing seemed to work, the anger just kept growing.He couldn't quite point out what was annoying him, but it was there, gnawing at him from the inside. He tried to reason with himself, to calm down and think logically, but the more he tried, the more frustrated he became.It was like he was under the control of something, something he couldn't quite explain. It was as if he was bound by invisible shackles that he desperately wanted to break free from by all means.His mind raced with different thoughts, trying to figure out what could be the cause of his anger. Was it Leanda? Something she did or said? He couldn't tell. All he knew was that he was angry, and it was consuming him from within.He stopped pacing for a moment and took a deep breath,

CHAPTER SIXTY-SIXA New PlanBree and Ian were in the room, sitting on the bed with their arms wrapped around each other. They had been talking and laughing for a while, enjoying each other's company. As they leaned in for a kiss, Ian cupped Bree's face, his head hovering right above hers.Their lips met in a passionate kiss, their bodies pressed against each other. Ian's hands moved to Bree's waist, pulling her closer to him. She responded eagerly, her hands moving to his hair, tangling in the strands as they kissed.As their kiss deepened, Ian's tongue swept across Bree's lips, seeking entrance. Bree parted her lips, granting him access as their tongues danced together in a passionate embrace.Ian's hands moved from Bree's waist to her back, pulling her tightly against him. Bree moaned into his mouth as she felt the hard planes of his body pressed against hers.They broke the kiss, gasping for air, their eyes locked on each other's. Ian trailed his lips down Bree's neck, nibbling an

CHAPTER SIXTY-EIGHTPrince Lyall Of The Blood Moon PackLeanda stood at the door of Alarick's chamber, her heart heavy with confusion and hurt. She replayed their recent encounter in her mind, desperately searching for answers. What had just happened? How had their connection taken such a drastic turn? She struggled to comprehend the sudden shift in Alarick's behavior, unable to find a rational explanation. His words kept echoing in her head.The confusion deepened as Leanda tried to dissect the change in Alarick. She had always known that he had a complex nature, driven by his inner wolf, but he had always treated her with a certain level of respect and affection. Now, it seemed as if that had all vanished, leaving behind an unfamiliar and cold demeanor. She couldn't understand what had caused this transformation, what had triggered such a drastic shift in his treatment towards her.Lost in her thoughts, Leanda's mind became a jumble of conflicting emotions. She remembered the times

CHAPTER SEVENTYThe Five Stages Of TakeoverAlarick sat at the edge of his bed, his mind was consumed by the jumble of his thoughts, he was lost in the pool of his own thoughts. Alatick felt trapped within the first stage of the takeover, a stage that had caged him in uncontrollable anger without reason. It was a demanding and suffocating feeling that he couldn't escape. He gets angry with no cause, his rage builds up at any little thing and it gets so hard to control it.As he thought about the situation, Alarick's heart sank with the knowledge that the next stage would soon follow, and it might be worse than this. He braced himself for what was to come, unsure of what lay ahead of him and what was in this next stage. The uncertainty of his situation gnawed at him, leaving him yearning to be normal, just like everyone was.With a loud and heavy sigh, Alarick rose from the bed and made his way to his desk. There, was the book he had been reading to gain more idea about the takeover and