Elizabeth’s POV It was a very emotional reunion for me. Although Regis and Hogan became close friends during the years they worked together, I did not have the chance to meet Regis alone and talk to him. It was as if he purposely avoided me for a reason that I did not know. Now, we’re sitting along the riverbanks. “The sun will go down, but I haven’t caught anything for our dinner,” I complained. “Thanks to the guy who stole my arrow.” Regis showed me his deep and sincere smile as he laughed. “Don’t worry. I caught a boar in advance.” Regis then pointed to the dead boar from afar, which he probably caught before meeting me. “And that’s the reason why I was complaining,” I said. “I noticed the boar and prayed you would give that in exchange.” We chuckled together before our eyes caught the beautiful sunset. “I heard that Elaina is dead,” Regis started. “Yes. She came into the King’s castle and even tried to kill me. Hogan and I sorted it out.” “As expected to the King.” “
Hogan, Elizabeth, and Klide finished their dinner together. Klide went to sleep, and the couple went to take a bath together, to release the fatigue of today’s activities. Hogan cautiously put Elizabeth, with her clothes still on, down in the bathtub filled with warm water, looking anxiously into her. “Did you meet with Regis?” Afraid that her meeting with Regis would spike up her husband’s jealousy, Elizabeth quickly explained, “Yes. He came to wish me a good life. And bid his goodbye.” Hogan, who knew so well why Regis finally met his wife, only nodded his head. Actually, he was happy for Regis to sort out his feelings. And he wasn’t really scared that he would lose Elizabeth. No matter what happened, Elizabeth would remain on his side. Thinking that, he looked at his wife. The moonlight that melted into the thick darkness was seeping through the window. And Elizabeth was right under it. Lips that smiled at him and a cute nose bridge. Even her green eyes shone softly. Silve
Elizabeth’s POV“Are you going to refuse Max or not!”“Answer me!”Bam!I stumbled down, absorbing the trauma and swallowing the pain.‘Elaina was beating me more harshly than yesterday.’“Fuck! You have a mouth to answer me, Elizabeth! Should I rip that off too!”Even if I have a mouth, I wasn’t given a chance to say what my heart desires and claim what’s mine.Elaina always took everything from me, and I let her do whatever she wanted. But this time, I cannot give in to her request.She cannot steal my mate from me. Never!“Please, Elaina! I can give you everything! Food, clothes, and even this frail body. I was willing to sacrifice it for you, sister. But Max? My mate? I can’t give it to you!”With one swift move, I felt the pain in my ribcage. Elaina kicked me in the stomach.“Ugh!”I took a deep breath; it brought a pang in my lungs. I felt my stomach tighten as I threw up blood, which hurt my ribs some more.“Listen, you despicable lowly being!” Elizabeth remarked while pointing
I woke up in the small room and looked around. Elaina and Max aren’t here. But the bruises on my thighs were evidence of a memory that I had forgotten for a moment.‘Wasn’t it just a dream?’ “Did you wake up?”I looked up and saw Georgina. She went inside with a bowl of water and a clean towel. Georgina sat down.“Elaina did a lot today, didn’t she?”She did. My stepsister beat me more than the last time.“I am sorry, Elizabeth,” Georgina said. Tears welled up in her eyes. “If only I am strong enough to save you, I will.”“Georgina.”“Yes?”“Did Max and Elaina come back?”Her eyes widened and subsided.“You didn’t remember? Elaina came back.”“Alone?”“No. She came back and you…”The sound of her melancholy voice gave me an ominous feeling.“I did what?” I asked, holding her arms.She peered straight into my eyes and uttered, “You rejected Max, Elizabeth. You said it yourself.”In a second I sank into the deep sea and the whole world suddenly disappeared. Now that Georgina told me wh
Max’s POVMy mate is the most beautiful werewolf in our pack.Although her body is thin and she has no curves at all, I still feel excited to sleep with someone as beautiful as her.“Forget the body. I can endure it as long as she’s pretty.”Having that thought, I planned to have a date with her today.Knock knock.I looked at the door where I heard a knock. I walked forward.The next thing that happened took me by surprise!Elaina is here! And now, she’s wearing a sexy red dress, and gave me the most alluring wink and smile I’d ever seen!It was a total boner.“E-Elaina. Why are you here?”“Hi Max.”Her sexy voice was enough to awaken my sexual appetite. I’ve been pursuing Elaina’s body for years, and yet, she never agreed despite my effort.‘But she’s taking the initiative to come to me today with that fucking gorgeous body?’ Licking the corner of my lips, I sneered at her.“What’s up, Elaina? I didn’t expect that you would come and meet me.”“Is there something wrong with meeting
Elizabeth’s POV[“Hi Elizabeth. It’s me, Max. I messaged you because there’s something you need to know. The truth is Elaina lied to me today. She took that video out of a joke. I felt so guilty for you, Elizabeth. And I want to make you feel better. Can you come and meet me tonight?”]Hope.At some point, I stopped believing that there would be hope for me. Because the moment I do, Elaina will appear and steal everything.But this time, I wanted to believe Max.The wolf inside me suggested calling the number to confirm that it was Max, not Elaina. I didn’t know calling someone would take much courage because my hands right now were trembling as I dialed his number.Kring! Kring! After three rings, the person from the other line answered.[“Elizabeth?”]‘This voice! I know it is Max!’ I felt so happy to hear his voice as I began to hope that things will turn out better.“M-Max. It’s you.”[“Yes, it’s me. Elizabeth, I am so sorry for hurting you. Right now, I don’t know how to face
Hogan’s POV As I walked in the middle of the forest, the sound of shattered glass emphasized the leaves being crunched under my feet. Tonight, I will go and report the border security situation to Philip, the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack. I always travel alone on the way to Philip’s house. But tonight, I felt lonelier than before. The forest has dark shadows of the voluminous trees and puzzled bushes. When I looked up, I saw the moon in the sky. It was so beautiful, a headlifter and an enchanter. But the beautiful moon, which was the core of life for werewolves like me, wasn’t enough to ease my sorrow. In times like this, I remembered certain people, who were huge parts of my life. Yet guilt, disappointment, and hatred filled the void of our histories. The longing to see them again was like a bitter pill that was hard to swallow. Mainly because I was the one to blame for it. 'It was my fault.' My friends died because of my curse. This loneliness and deep hatred to myself w
Elizabeth’s POV Slowly and reluctantly, I opened my eyes. I blinked several times to clear the hazy vision as I scrutinized my surroundings in confusion. Then, I found myself in an unfamiliar dim place. The moonlight shone through the window, brightening the room. And when I looked in front of me, bells rang inside my head. In front of me, I saw a tall man with black hair, tanned skin, and sharp eyes. He was so handsome that I caught myself in awe. Thanks to his strong aura, I snapped myself. I crawled backward and protected my body with all my might. “W-Who are you? W-Where am I?” He opened his lips and answered my question right away. “My name is Hogan. You are in the Black Lake Pack.” As soon as he said those, I remembered the last thing I heard from Elaina before I lost consciousness. [“Hurry up, Max. The Blood Moon Pack people are here. We need to send this bitch as soon as possible.”] If he is Hogan and I am in the Blood Moon Pack, then… “B-Black Lake P-Pack? And yo