LOGINLilith's POV.I stirred the simmering soup slowly, added a pinch of salt, then reached for another spice without even realizing what I was doing.If someone had asked me what I had just put into Alpha Oliver's dinner, I probably wouldn't have been able to answer.My mind wasn't in the kitchen; It hadn't been for the past few days.Ever since that night, when I had accidentally opened the wrong door and overhead the most dangerous things I have ever heard in my entire life.Everytime I closed my eyes, all I could see was Cole's fingers wrapped around my throat, squeezing until black spots danced before my eyes.A shiver crawled down my spine.Instinctively, my hand flew to my neck.The bruises had already begun fading, but I could still feel phantom fingers tightening around it.I could still hear his voice."Watch while I kill Oliver.""Tell him anything and I'll kill the child inside you."I squeezed my eyes shut.No, don't think about it.Don't.The spoon slipped from my fingers and
Oliver's POV.I woke up with a smile on my face, yet again today. Because, for once, my heart felt... light.As I pushed the blankets aside and swung my legs over the edge of the bed, my mind wandered back to the previous week, replaying every moment as vividly as though it had happened only seconds ago.How freely I had been as I finally told the truth about Lilith and I.I couldn't stop smiling.If someone had told me a month ago that I would stand before my entire household and publicly declare my love for a woman everyone once mocked, I would have laughed at them.Yet...Here I was.And I wouldn't change a single thing.Not one.Not even the inevitable gossip that would soon spread through the pack, that is if it hasn't started already.They could whisper all they wanted, they could question my judgment, or criticize my decision.None of it mattered.Because every time I looked into Lilith's eyes...Every time her cheeks turned pink because of something as simple as me holding he
Lilith's POV. I ran until my lungs burned.My heartbeat thundered so violently inside my chest that it drowned out every other sound around me.The long hallway blurred before my eyes as I desperately searched for the quickest route to Oliver's room. All I could think of was to find him.If I could reach him,If I could just reach him... Everything would be alright. I rounded another corner, Still running as hard as I could. Then... A strong hand shot out from the darkness, and before I could react, something slammed into my shoulder.My back collided painfully against the cold stone wall, and a cry escaped my lips."Got you." I heard Cole's voice.My blood turned to ice.His fingers wrapped around my throat so suddenly that my scream died before it could fully leave my mouth.He shoved me harder against the wall.The impact rattled through my entire body. "Cole..." I gasped.My hands instinctively grabbed his wrist, desperately trying to pry his fingers away.He didn't even flinc
Lilith's POV.Sleep refused to come.No matter how many times I closed my eyes, my mind refused to quiet down.I rolled onto my side, then onto my back, letting out a frustrated sigh as I stared at the ceiling above my bed.Everything had changed so quickly.Only a few months ago, I had been the wolfless disgrace everyone mocked.Now...Alpha Oliver had publicly declared me as his true mate.He had acknowledged the child growing inside me before the entire household.Every time I remembered the look in his eyes when he stood beside me, unwavering despite everyone's shocked expressions, my heart fluttered all over again.I smiled despite myself."Stop it, Lilith," I whispered, covering my face with my hands."You're supposed to be sleeping."But sleep had clearly decided it wanted nothing to do with me.The room suddenly felt stuffy.Perhaps some fresh air would help.Carefully, I slipped out of bed, wrapped a light shawl around my shoulders, and quietly stepped into the corridor.The
Lilith's POV.There was sudden silence, for the next few seconds, no one in the could utter a single word, not even Ria who had been screaming few seconds ago."I'm responsible for her pregnancy." Oliver repeated.His words echoed through the kitchen like a clap of thunder, leaving every one of us frozen where we stood, including other kitchen staff that were just entering the kitchen.For several heartbeats, nobody moved.Nobody spoke.I couldn't even bring myself to look up.My heart pounded so violently against my ribs that I was certain everyone could hear it.He...He had admitted it... Without hesitation.Without trying to protect his reputation, or trying to protect his title.He had simply stepped forward and claimed both me and the child.Slowly, I lifted my gaze.Oliver stood in the doorway with a calm expression, yet there was a fierce look in his eyes that I had never seen before.He wasn't angry, or even the least embarrassed.If anything, he looked relieved.As though he
Lilith's POV. The day was barely even bright when I woke, it was still a bit hazy, and most of the houseworkers hadn't even started their morning duties yet.The kitchen was extremely quiet, except for the little noise coming from the stove as it boiled my meat.I was beginning to love early morning cooking... There's just something comforting about preparing Alpha Oliver's breakfast before the kitchen became crowded.But today, I was anything but excited. Today, all I had inside of me was irritation, so much irritation.I placed the basket of fresh vegetables onto the counter a little harder than necessary before taking a slow breath."Calm down, Lilith."I whispered the words to myself, but it didn't help.Because every time I remembered everything alpha Oliver had narrated to me about his confrontation with Ms Mary, my annoyance returned all over again.Alpha Oliver was simply... Too peaceful and extremely kind to a fault.He is too willing to believe the best in everyone.I unde
Lilith's POV.Sleep abandoned me.That was the only explanation.I had spent what felt like hours tossing from one side of the bed to the other, trying desperately to force myself to sleep, yet every time I closed my eyes, my mind immediately found something new to think about.Ria's threats; the n
Lilith's POV.The next morning, I woke up with a headache.It wasn't the type that came from illness.It was exactly the kind that came from thinking too much.I spent half the night replaying Cole's visit in my mind.Every word.The more I thought about it, the more convinced I became that his sud
Lilith's POV.I had known from the moment he walked into my room carrying those wine glasses that he was up to something.Nothing about this felt genuine.Nothing."Cole." My voice came out lower this time, as anger clawed to my bones."I think it's time for you to leave."He stared at me, the smil
Lilith's POV. "Turn around." I folded my arms across my chest and glared at Alpha Oliver as sternly as I could.The problem was that he looked entirely too amused by my discomfort to take me seriously.He floated lazily in the river, the water reaching just below his shoulders while sunlight filte







