LOGINDamon’s POV. Ten days passed quickly, and the day of Cassandra’s child’s birthday banquet finally arrived. That meant I would be seeing Haliyah again— if she even showed up and still intended to continue whatever plan we had started. I glanced at the six pack guards stationed outside the pack house. They all bowed at me in unison as I walked down the long red carpet laid out at the entrance. I gave them a short nod in return before walking past them and heading inside the venue. I didn’t pay much attention to the decorations, but even at a glance, it was clear everything had been carefully prepared. The place was grand. Crystal lights reflected against polished floors, and long tables were lined with food and drinks prepared in excess. Cassandra hadn’t held back. There were already many guests inside, with more still arriving. It seemed Cassandra had invited well-known Alphas and Lunas from different packs. Some had even brought their pups around the same age as the birthday child
Cassandra’s POV. I had already made up my mind. I had decided to act. I couldn’t just stand by and watch anymore while Haliyah slowly drew Raven’s attention away from me. I could feel it happening more and more each day. Her presence was growing stronger and starting to take more space in his mind, and I couldn’t allow that to continue. I had worked too hard to reach where I was with him. The birthday banquet of my child with Raven was coming soon, and I couldn’t afford any disruption. Raven needed to be clear in his decision. More than anything, I needed him to finally recognize our child publicly and officially as his heir. Only then would Haliyah no longer matter. I had checked on my child earlier. I called the babysitter to ask how he was doing. The nanny told me Liam was already asleep, so I didn’t disturb him anymore. I ended the call and put my phone away before turning back to Raven. We had just returned from the Moonlight Gala. Raven suggested I stay the night at the pack
Haliyah’s POV. If it wasn’t bad enough already, of all things, Raven had to mention that the event we were attending was the Moonlight Gala. It was known as a gathering for elites from allied territories. A simple social event gathering on the surface, but underneath it, it functioned as a political ground where alliances were strengthened and negotiations took place. I was visibly caught off guard the moment I heard it from his mouth. First, because I wasn’t emotionally prepared for something this high-profile. And second, because I was worried someone might recognize me and expose my fake identity. The only thing that gave me some relief was the theme— everyone was wearing masks. At least that gave me a layer of protection. I just hoped no one here would recognize me as Hailey. I discreetly wiped the sweat forming on the bridge of my nose while nodding politely at the elites surrounding me. Mrs. Franco insisted on keeping me close, introducing me to other Lunas. I didn’t have
Cassandra’s POV. Raven suddenly stopped mid-sentence while we were talking. I followed his gaze and realized he was staring at Haliyah. She had just come out of the fitting room, wearing the dress she tried on. I felt my temper flare at the sight. Earlier, Raven had only given me a curt nod and hadn’t even bothered to look twice. But now, he couldn’t seem to take his eyes off her. “Raven…” I called softly, snapping my fingers near his face. But it was as if he couldn’t hear me. Even when I tapped his arm repeatedly, he remained transfixed on Haliyah like she was something special. Why was he acting like that? Don’t tell me he actually likes how she looks… “Raven,” I called again. Instead of turning to me, he stood up and walked toward Haliyah, who was being assisted by a staff member. My lips parted in disbelief. He completely brushed me aside. “What are you looking at?” Haliyah asked when she noticed him staring. That seemed to snap him out of it. He quickly looked away and
Raven’s POV. Over the past few days of going back and forth along the pack border, we finally managed to resolve the issue of the rogues lurking near our territory. They claimed the rogue was merely wandering, but to be certain there was no threat to our pack, we conducted a thorough investigation to determine whether it was truly harmless or sent to spy on us. As soon as I returned, I had Haliyah summoned through my Beta after finding out she wasn’t in the pack house. One of the reasons I rushed back was because I started to suspect that she had been doing something while I was gone. Even though I received regular reports about her, I still couldn’t feel at ease. According to the men I assigned to keep an eye on her, she hadn’t done anything unusual. Whenever she went out, it was only to attend pack events as my representative. “Alpha, Luna Haliyah asked me to inform you that she’s on her way back,” Caleb reported after ending the call. “She said there’s no need to pick her up be
Haliyah’s POV. Only two days were left before the birthday banquet of Cassandra and Raven’s child, and I wasted no time gathering more evidence against them. I only had one chance to file for divorce and win the case before the council. If I failed, I would have to face the consequences. I knew Raven well. He would not let it go easily, especially when it threatened the reputation he had built within the pack, and even more so his position as Alpha. I knew what he was capable of, but I didn’t know how far he would go to take revenge on me. Whatever it was, I would face it without fear. I was done letting him control my life. This time, I would put myself first. Though there had been an unease within me, that fake identity had helped greatly. I had become a subject of interest. Most people believed I was merely another noblewoman, and so far, no one had questioned or looked into my background. I couldn’t afford to be exposed. No one must know I was Raven’s Luna until I had carried
Damon’s POV. I left the room, the door shutting behind me. I ran a hand down my face and exhaled sharply. No matter how hard I tried to think straight, Haliyah’s face kept clouding my mind like a fog, with her fire-stubborn eyes and that infuriating confidence. She had refused my arrangement, fl
Damon’s POV. I folded my arms across my chest as I watched Haliyah. The wind blew strands of her hair into her face, but she didn’t even bother to brush them away. It was like she didn’t care about anything except whatever was going on in her head, and that was exactly the problem. I’d been going
Haliyah’s POV. Damon guided me down the hallway, walking easily while I struggled to keep up. The chaos of the council room still echoed in my mind, and yet here, in this dim corridor, it felt like the world had shrunk down to just the two of us. He opened the door to an empty chamber and stepped
Haliyah’s POV. I stared up at Damon, utterly stunned when he placed himself between me and the pack guards who were about to drag me back to the pack house. Even as my chest heaved from fear and adrenaline, his presence was like a wall I couldn’t push past. Why is he helping me? “No pack member







