登入Dominic's POV"Impossible."The word left my mouth with such force that everyone inside the room fell silent.I stared at the healer in disbelief, unable to comprehend what he had just told me. My hands curled into fists at my sides while anger burned through every vein in my body."No," I said again, shaking my head. "That is impossible."How could he stand before me and tell me that the only way to save Shantel was for me to claim her as my mate? How could he suggest that I should take my mate's own maid as another mate simply because I was an Alpha and my blood was the only thing capable of saving her life?The entire idea was absurd.The healer let out a slow breath before speaking again, his voice calm despite the storm brewing inside me."Commander, that is the only way. Her body is rejecting every treatment we have given her because her wolf is too weak to fight the infection. At this point, only the blood of the Alpha her wolf accepts can restore her strength."I shook my head
Dominic's POV"My lady. My lady."The weak, trembling words drifted into the silent room, pulling me away from my thoughts.I immediately turned toward the bed.Shantel's head moved from one side to the other as though she was trying to escape something only she could see."My lady," she cried again, her voice cracking with fear.A knot formed inside my chest.I crossed the distance in only a few strides and reached where she was laid. My fingers wrapped around her hand, only for my expression to harden the moment I felt the scorching heat radiating from her skin.She was burning.Her breathing had become uneven, each breath sounding more strained than the last.Sweat covered her forehead while her fingers twitched uncontrollingly against mine."My lady..."Her voice broke into another desperate whisper before she let out a painful cry that echoed throughout the room."What is happening?" I muttered under my breath.The healer had assured me only moments ago that she was stable. She ha
Dominic's POV"I'll be there before you know it."The mind link slowly faded into silence, leaving me standing in the middle of the hallway with a growing sense of urgency pressing against my chest.Alex refused to settle.He paced endlessly inside me, his instincts urging me to move faster.Shantel was alive.That alone was enough reason for me to act without wasting another second.I let out a frustrated sigh before making my way toward the mansion entrance.The vehicle parked outside briefly caught my attention, but I immediately dismissed the thought.Driving would only slow me down.Alex was far faster.The forest was his territory, and every scent hidden beneath the trees would become clearer if I traveled in my wolf form.I stepped outside the mansion where several warrior guards immediately straightened upon seeing me."Commander ."I nodded once before my expression hardened."Remain alert while I'm away."Every one of them lowered their heads respectfully."No one enters thi
Dominic's POVThe first rays of morning sunlight slipped through the curtains, casting a soft glow across my bedroom. Natalia remained peacefully asleep beneath the blankets, her breathing calm and steady. Watching her chest rise and fall eased some of the fear that had gripped my heart throughout the night, yet it did not erase it completely.She had survived, that alone was enough to make me grateful to the Moon Goddess.The wounds covering her body had healed after I used my Alpha blood the night before, but I knew physical injuries were not always the greatest danger. Sometimes the body healed long before the mind did, and I refused to overlook anything that could delay her recovery.I turned toward the servants waiting quietly outside the bedroom door."Prepare her a warm bath.""Yes, Alpha."The maids bowed before hurrying away to carry out my order.Within a short while, they returned to inform me that everything had been prepared.I glanced once more at Natalia, she had not s
Dominic's POVThe moment I crossed the pack border with Natalia safely in my arms, every warrior stationed at the border camp immediately noticed my arrival."Commander!"Several of them rushed toward me without hesitation.Their expressions changed the instant they saw the condition we were in.Natalia remained unconscious against my chest, her breathing was steady but weak, while dried blood stained parts of her skin from the fight. Since we had both shifted back into our human forms, neither of us had any clothes on.The warriors quickly lowered their heads respectfully before one of them hurried to retrieve a blanket while another ran to bring fresh clothes.Within moments, they carefully wrapped a thick blanket around my shoulders before handing me a fresh set of clothes.Another blanket was brought immediately, and one of the female pack warriors who had just arrived respectfully covered Natalia's body before placing a loose dress beside us for when she eventually woke up.No on
Dominic's POVThe forest gradually fell into silence after the last of the enemy wolves disappeared into the darkness. Only the sound of our breathing and the rustling leaves carried through the cold night air as Alex remained alert, making sure none of them returned to launch another attack.My eyes slowly shifted toward Hazel, the beautiful white wolf standing beside me.Her snowy white fur was stained with blood in several places, and although she stood proudly, I could see the exhaustion hidden beneath her determined posture.She had fought bravely. Far more bravely than anyone would have expected.I reached out to her through the mind link."Are you okay, Natalia?"For a brief moment, there was only silence. Then another familiar voice answered instead."Yes, she's fine."Hazel's cheerful voice echoed through my mind, and despite everything that had happened tonight, I could hear the excitement in her tone.It was obvious she was happy to finally meet me properly. A small smile f
Natalia's POV The packhouse was already crowded by the time we arrived.Our car rolled to a slow stop before the grand packhouse entrance. Through the tinted window, I saw hundreds of pack members gathered behind silver railings, their scents and restless excitement so strong that I could almost fe
Natalia's Pov “Samantha!” my father thundered as he strode toward her, while she held my shoes high for the entire hall to see.Sensing my father approaching, she lowered her hand and turned toward him.“Father,” she said quickly.“How could you not know the kind of person Natalia is?”“Stop this n
Natalia's Pov By the time Dominic and I approached inside the pack hall, the hall was already overflowing with gathered pack members.Waiting ahead was my father, standing beside Samantha, whose face remained unusually stiff and unreadable.At the center of the hall stood the Priest in flowing whit
Natalia's Pov Chocolate and lemons—that smell… It's really Dominic.My heart skipped a beat.What was he doing behind the pack house at a time like this, when our wedding hour was drawing closer? My brows furrowed in confusion.“What the hell, uncle? How could you be this cruel—marrying my mate?”M







