"What!" His mouth drops open in shock upon hearing her confession. Lydia is the illegitimate daughter of Alpha Kayden of the blood moon pack, whom nobody ever knows of. She's like a shadow before the eyes of her other siblings. Yes, she was birthed the same way others were birthed, but she was unlucky to have been birthed by his mistress whom he never cared about. After the death of her mother some years ago, she has been subjected to pains in the hands of the man that calls himself her father, and his wife wasn't an exemption. She has tried to endure the pain and keep up with them, however, her life became a misery, after her only brother was captured by their father, and he threatened to kill him if she doesn't bring Dean down. As much as she wanted to ask him why he was after Dean's life, knowing that it was going to endanger the life of her brother, she didn't dare to ask him anything, as she could only obey. Tears trickle down her cheeks as she stares into space. While growing

Chapter 44Two weeks on... Feeling the coldness of the water, I can't help the smile that lace up my lips. It has been a while since I was last here, and it's so good to be back here again. Have missed the garden so much. Zoey and I have been so into training lately that I never had time for myself. Well, all thanks to alpha Damien. He was the one that ordered Zoey to train with me on daily basis, and it's now a good thing that I know much about swordsmanship now. Taking a deep breath, I throw my head back and release the breath while closing my eyes. I have just been trying to act like I'm fine, but I'm not. I haven't seen alpha Damien in a while, and I'm worried about his health. I have only heard the rumors that his health is getting worse, and all the times I have been to his chambers, I never get to see him. I wish to see him, even if it's just once. I know he doesn't want to see me for some reason best known to him, but I still can't help getting worried about him. "Thinking

Chapter 46'No matter how wicked a father is, their kids will always protect them at the expense of their lives. Cassie is still her father's daughter, how are you sure that she won't betray you too?' Staring up at the sky, Astrid's words echo in his head, and he sighs briefly, closing his eyes. He has been trying not to read meaning to what she said, he has been trying as much not to think about it, but the truth is staring back at him, and there's nothing he can do to deny it. What was he even thinking? That she will ever turn against her father? No matter how wicked and heartless his father is, he would still protect him if he were to be alive, so what was he thinking that she will eventually kill her father? That's the dumbest thing he shouldn't have thought of. Still lost in thoughts, her scent suddenly distracts him, and tilting his head back, there she is, standing with an innocent smile dancing on her lips. How beautiful she looks when she smiles. "I brought your dinner, my

Chapter 48An awkward silence assumes the air as the two sits inside the room. She stares into space, making sure to avoid her gaze. She can't help getting nervous and praying silently that he doesn't get mad at her. She was aware that he wanted to be left alone for some time, but she couldn't help getting worried about him."Uhm... Forgive me for disturbing you... I was just worried about you. You see, it has been a while since I last saw you, so I thought coming over to check up on you and see for myself, how you're doing is...""It's fine..." He cuts her off. Although he wanted to be left alone, he feels loved by what she has done now. It makes him happy to know that someone cares about her and wants to be sure of his safety. After the death of his mom, he has lost that avenue, so he has been living on himself, and caring for himself."Uhm... How're you feeling now? Do you want me to get you something to eat? Do you need me to do anything for you?" She asks nervously but tries so h

Chapter 50"You did it, Cassie! Don't you dare lie to me!" He yells at her, and she flinches. Her heartbeat increases rapidly, seeing him in this state. "How could you? How could you have done this to me, Cassie? All I ever did was love you, and you think that the best way to pay me back is to try to kill me? Why?" He runs his fingers through his hair frustratingly like he's losing his mind, or maybe he has lost it completely. He feels betrayed and fooled, he feels like he was used by this lady standing in front of him."I didn't do it. That... That... That's not poison. It's Milo's food," She tries to defend herself, but the look he casts her is so deadly and dangerous that she can't help turning her face away. That face was the same look he had given her now was the same he gave her when she first came to the castle. She feels her heart heavy with many thoughts. She wishes that there's something she can do to prove her innocence, but it seems like she's handicapped. "Why did I tru