Chapter 22 22 ~Darlon’s POV The lounge lights glowed low and warm, throwing soft shadows across the marble floor. The movie flickered on the huge screen, but I barely noticed the characters talking. My mind wasn’t on the plot; it was on my wife. She was curled up on the
Chapter 21 21 ~Elara’s POV I watched Darlon leave the room, his steps silent but firm. I tried to remember what had happened last night, my head still fuzzy from the wine. Did I say something stupid? Did I spill anything? Did I make a fool of myself? I pressed
Chapter 20 20 ~Lira’s POV It had been three days since the wedding. Three days of sitting in this room, locked away from the world, from anyone who dared look at me. Three days of letting the anger, frustration, and heartbreak twist inside me like fire. I slammed my hand
Chapter 19 Chapter 19 ~Darlon’s POV I couldn’t help myself. I leaned closer and pressed my lips to hers again. It was gentle, careful, a soft “I love you” whispered without words. Her lips were warm, faintly sweet, and I closed my eyes for a second, letting the moment stretch.
Chapter 18 18 ~Darlon’s POV The evening air in the lounge was warm and quiet, the kind of quiet that hummed in my chest. The curtains were half-drawn, and the sunset spilled through the window like melted gold, brushing over the wine glasses on the table. I had been sitting
Chapter 17 17 ~Elara’s POV For a long while, I just stood there, arms folded, my mind racing. I didn’t even know what to do with them. Should I wear one? Or what if he already expected me to show up wearing something from the gifts? My chest tightened as
Chapter 16 16 ~Elara’s POV I slammed the door behind me and let out a frustrated sigh. My shoulders were tense and my chest felt heavy, like I was carrying a storm inside me. “Damn it, Damon,” I muttered under my breath. “Still apologizing for kissing me… I knew it.
Chapter 15 15 ~Darlon’s POV I studied her face, trying to read what she wasn’t saying, but she quickly looked away again. Then she exhaled quietly. “I’m not feeling all that great. I think I’ll head back to the mansion p> I wanted to stop her. To ask her to
Chapter 14 14 ~Darlon’s POV I sat at the long dining table, staring at the untouched food in front of me. The maids had already disappeared into the background, silent as ghosts. The only sound was the faint ticking of the clock somewhere above the fireplace. I wasn’t even hungry.
Chapter 13 13 ~Elara’s POV I sat back on my bed, my fingers running over the soft blanket like it could distract me from the endless boredom eating me up inside. The room was huge, quiet, too quiet. The kind of quiet that made my thoughts louder, heavier. I stared
Chapter 12 12 ~Elara’s POV I curled up on the bed, hugging my knees to my chest. The room felt too big, too quiet, too cold. My head was spinning with everything that happened, that kiss, the way he looked at me, and then the way he just… left. Like
Chapter 11 11 ~Darlon’s POV I walked back to my room, my chest still tight, my face burning. I couldn’t believe it, me, Alpha Darlon, blushing like a boy who just got caught stealing a kiss. I shut the door behind me and leaned against it, rubbing my face with
Chapter 10 10 ~Elara’s POV I stepped back slightly, my hand brushing against the counter behind me. “You should put on a shirt,” I muttered, my cheeks burning. He chuckled, low and deep. “Why? You seemed comfortable enough holding me a moment ago p> “I wasn’t holding you!” I protested
Chapter 9 9 ~Elara’s POV The night felt heavier than usual. My hair was still pinned from the wedding, and my dress lay folded neatly on the chair beside my bed. I had just changed into my nightgown and was ready to lie down when a soft knock came from
Chapter 8 8 ~Elara’s POV The air outside felt cool and sharp against my skin when I stepped out. Darlon turned to me, his face calm, too calm. “Everything is fine,” he said before I could even ask. His voice was low, deep, steady. I just nodded. I didn’t know
Chapter 7 7 ~Elara’s POV I kept my head low as Darlon spoke, his deep voice calm but firm. “She is my wife now,” he said, and the words made my stomach twist. Wife. That single word felt too heavy for me. I stayed silent the whole time. Not because
Chapter 6 6 ~Darlon’s POV The moment the priest said the final blessing, I turned to look at her, my wife. Elara. The name already sounded like it belonged to me. She stood beside me, small and quiet, her hands pressed together, her eyes cast down like she was afraid
Chapter 5 5 ~Darlon’s POV Two Hours Ago p> The wind outside was cold when the jet landed. I stepped out, dragging my small black suitcase. It had been months since I last came home to Silvermoon Pack, and I could already smell the pine trees and damp soil in
Chapter 4 4 ~Elara’s POV The sunlight hit my face before I even opened my eyes. It felt cruel, almost mocking, like the world dared to go on shining when everything inside me had already fallen apart. “Elara p> That voice, soft but panicked. Janae. I forced my heavy eyes
Chapter 3 3 ~Elara’s POV Aunty Stella, my mom’s younger sister, grabbed me by the arm and yanked me up from the floor. “What is wrong with you?!” she screamed. “Have you lost your mind completely p> I tried to talk, but my voice cracked. “I… I just wanted it