I stayed in my room for what felt like hours, my mind racing with thoughts of what to do next. I knew I had no choice but to obey Sebastian until I could find the evidence I needed to prove that I was the true alpha of the Pixen pack. But every fiber of my being rebelled against the idea of being under his control, of submitting to his every whim.Finally, I forced myself to leave my room and head to the kitchen, where I busied myself with the tasks of the day. I chopped vegetables with a fierce determination, my knife striking the cutting board with a satisfying thud as I tried to forget about the events of the morning. I stirred pots on the stove, my arms moving in a steady rhythm as I focused on the task at hand.But despite my efforts to distract myself, I couldn't help but feel Sebastian's presence lurking at the edges of my consciousness. Every time I heard a footstep in the hallway, I tensed up, afraid that he might appear out of nowhere and demand something from me. I kept my

SEBASTIAN'S POV.I felt her lips on mine, the softness of her touch making me forget everything else around me. All I could think of was Hailee and how much I wanted her. It was as if the world had come to a halt just so that I could enjoy this moment with her. And then I heard it. That fucking voice. Michael, always trying to ruin everything, even when it wasn't any of his goddamn business. He couldn't even give me a fucking moment of peace with Hailee. My anger boiled over, a fiery rage that burned through my veins. I turned towards the voice, my eyes blazing with fury. How dare he interrupt me like that? Didn't he know better than to disturb an alpha in the middle of his mate's embrace? For a moment, I thought I heard him trying to communicate with me through the mindlink, but I was too angry to even listen. I sneered at him, letting him know that he was not welcome here. And then, without another word, I turned to leave, my mind still seething with rage. I couldn't believe that

SEBASTIAN'S POV. I stared at the rogue, watching his beaten and broken body heave with ragged breaths. His eyes were swollen and bloodshot, and his skin was a mess of wounds and burns. I had tortured him for hours, and yet, he still refused to tell me what I wanted to know. I was on the verge of killing him when he finally spoke."Your father killed Hailee's father," he gasped out, the words barely audible.My heart stopped. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. My father, the one person I had always looked up to, had killed someone. And not just anyone, but the father of the woman I loved. I felt a surge of anger and betrayal, and I knew that nothing would ever be the same again."What are you talking about?" I demanded, grabbing him by the collar of his shirt. "Tell me everything.""He killed him and took the crown," the rogue rasped out. "Hailee's the rightful Alpha, and she's coming for you. She wants what's hers."I felt my blood boil at his words. Hailee was a rogue, a liar, a

I was beyond relieved when I stumbled upon Hailee in the woods. She was weak and barely conscious, but I was determined to get her the help she needed. Without hesitation, I scooped her up in my arms and ran to the packhouse as fast as I could.When I arrived, I yelled for a doctor, and luckily one was nearby. He was an older man with gray hair and a kind face. He wore a white coat and carried a medical bag with him.I led him to Hailee and watched as he examined her. His hands were gentle as he felt for her pulse and checked her breathing. He then proceeded to administer a serum to counteract the effects of the wolfsbane.As the serum took effect, Hailee's breathing became more regular and her color returned to her face. She began to stir and open her eyes. I felt a sense of relief wash over me as I watched her come back to life.The doctor then proceeded to give her a thorough examination, checking her pulse, temperature, and other vital signs. He asked her a series of questions to

HAILEE'S POV.I stood there in his office, frozen as Sebastian stood up from his desk and began to walk towards me. His face contorted into an evil scowl that made me take a step back, but I had nowhere to run.As he approached me, I could see the battle going on in his eyes. They kept changing colours constantly, and I knew that he was struggling to keep his wolf under control. I could feel the fear creeping up on me, but I refused to let it take over me.Suddenly, he snapped. His eyes turned an icy blue, and he locked out his wolf. He pinned me to the wall, his hands wrapped around my throat, choking the life out of me. I gasped for air, trying to pry his hands away, but he was too strong.I could feel the blood rushing to my head as my vision began to blur. My thoughts raced as I wondered if this was going to be the end. Was I going to die here, in his office, at the hands of a man who I had thought cared for me?I struggled to speak, my voice barely above a whisper as I begged for