TANIA“Familiar?” I almost choked. Why is he suddenly talking about it?Zarek nodded as if trying to place me. Then, he spoke, “Yeah, I've heard it before. It sounds similar to the name of someone related to an Alpha. I tried looking into it, but there are tons of women with that name. Also, the internet isn't involved with anything lycanthropic so it was a waste of time.” I heaved a sigh of relief as he spoke. Trying to persuade him and steer the conversation away from that topic, I said, “I told you, I'm just a she-wolf who is trying to make ends meet.”He raised an eyebrow, sceptical. “If you're struggling to get by, this isn't the right place for you. We don't exactly rake it in here.”I shrugged, and continued, “I love it here and I only work where I'm happy. Plus, Lizzy is a great bonus.”Speaking of Lizzy, I could not hear her loud chatter. Has she left? I got up to check. Opening the door, I peeked outside. I could not see her or her cousins. Thank goddess!I was about to le

TANIA“I love you, Delilah, and I can never repay you with evil,” Nikolas's voice echoed in the room. I stiffened, my heart sinking. So, it was true. An Omega had once mentioned that Delilah had been Nikolas's rock during his reign as Alpha, covering up his excesses and infidelities. Meanwhile, I was just the other woman, invisible to Nikolas's eyes.I forced myself to move, heading to the kitchen to order the Omega to prepare a meal. I couldn't afford to eat out, and accepting another meal from Zarek felt like a burden, knowing he struggled financially. As I changed and headed to the bar, a sense of unease settled in.The bar was eerily empty when I arrived, even Zarek was nowhere to be seen, but the door was unlocked. “Why would he forget to lock the door?” I wondered, my curiosity piqued. I pushed open the door and stepped inside. At first, I heard muffled voices, a soft murmur that seemed to come from a room in the back. The voices grew louder, and I followed the sound to a

TANIAZarek's voice sounded low and gentle, but it hit me like a poisonous dagger. I blinked, preventing any tears from falling.“You are overreacting,” My wolf said, and I nodded slightly. Yes, I was exaggerating.I wanted Zarek as a temporary distraction, like I had with other werewolves to get over my ex-boyfriends. But he was different - poor and compassionate.If any seer mentioned I'd like a poor man, I'd stomp my feet.Poor meant weak in my mind. I couldn't possibly be attracted to someone who couldn't provide for me. But Zarek's presence made me question everything. For the first time, I wondered if I had been wrong to judge someone based on their wealth and status.Finally, I mustered the courage to speak. “If you made your stay in this pack temporary because of me, you should reconsider your decision. I won't try to return to this bar, let alone see you,” I said calmly.With that, I turned and walked away, my heart heavy with disappointment.~~~~“Look at that, she returned

TANIA“Zarek?” I whispered and my heart skipped a beat. I took in the familiar sight of Zarek's broad back and dark brown hair, and I knew that it was him instantly. His voice, his broad back... It seemed as though they were plastered in my mind.My face grew warm when I noticed that he was fine. He didn't seem to be hurt or in pain. I felt a sense of relief wash over me, and then... I couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked, even in his simple clothes.My wolf whispered, “We came here to get our dress for the Moon Gala, not drool over Zarek.”But I couldn't help myself. I found myself wondering what he'd look like in finer attire. “He is just so handsome,” I thought, feeling a blush rise to my cheeks. If the Moon Goddess had blessed him with wealth, I would have attempted to win him over. Perhaps I would have even tried to seduce him.“Oh, please! Have some dignity, Tania,” my wolf said.“What's with the talk about dignity? That's what I did to get food on the table while I

TANIAMy eyes widened in disbelief. What?! Why would Nikolas be recognised as the leader among Alphas?! I mean, Nikolas is an irresponsible he-wolf who is not even capable of dealing with his pack. If it were not for Delilah and his other Beta, the pack would have sunk beyond anyone's expectation.As Nikolas completed his speech, two women dressed in outstanding attire marched forward, their high heels clicking on the floor.They held a small transparent box that showcased a fragment of the powerful Crystal Moon. Unlike the other fragment that was taken away from Granelma Pack, this fragment was glowing and it emitted a dark, dominating aura.“To the Alpha of Alphas, here is to more happiness and celebration,” the host announced, his voice booming through the ballroom. Another round of applause filled the air, and the box was handed over to Nikolas. Nikolas smiled from ear to ear, his deep, smooth voice echoing through the ballroom as he thanked the host. But when I looked at the cr