THE ALPHA'S GREATEST MISTAKE

OPRAH’S POVFor the past days, I wasn’t sure how many, because I had lost track of time inside the dark dungeon, pain, agony, and suffering had become a part of me.The stench of blood, dry bones, and damp stone filled the air, mingling with the sound of the guards’ whips tearing through my skin. Each lash burned like fire, slicing through my body. I had stopped counting after the tenth.Every time Derrick came, I prayed it would be the last. Because whe would cone with Lilith, the woman who nade him unable to think for himself. But he always returned with her, anger in his eyes and a walking posion on his side. He demanded a truth I didn’t have. I tried to explain, tried to tell him I hadn’t done anything, that whatever was growing in my womb carried his blood, but Lilith wouldn't even let me explain myself. She made sure to make it hard for me.He would grab me by my hair, his voice low and cruel.“Why did you cheat on me after I trusted you wholeheartedly, Oprah? Tell me!”"I-I swe

DERRICK’S POV“She has escaped, Alpha.”“Who?”I didn’t need to turn. I already knew.“Luna Oprah.”For a second, just a second, everything went still.Then…The glass in my hand flew across the room, shattering against the wall.“How?” My voice came out low. Dangerous. “How did she escape?” Lucas ook a step back.“I-I don’t know what happened, Alpha, but..”My hand was already on his collar before he could finish. I slammed him hard against the wall, the impact echoing through the room.“But what?” I growled, tightening my grip around his throat. “You let a wounded she-wolf escape?”His hands clawed at mine, his face turning red.“A-Alpha… f-forgive me…”My wolf stirred, restless. Angry. Pushing.I forced it down.Slowly, I released him. Lucas staggered but didn’t fall.“Find her,” I said, my voice colder now. Controlled. “And bring her back.”He nodded quickly, breath uneven.“Yes, Alpha.”“And Lucas…” I added, my gaze hardening. “Call someone to clean this mess.” I pointed at the

OPRAH’S POVI jerked awake, gasping for air that burned my lungs. My heart slammed against my ribs like a wild animal trying to break free. For several terrifying seconds, the cold, damp walls of the dungeon still pressed in around me. The metallic taste of blood lingered on my tongue. My back throbbed with phantom pain from silver chains that were no longer there.“P-please… I didn’t do it,” I had begged, voice cracking. “I swear on the Goddess, the baby is yours!”But Derrick’s eyes had remained icy, filled with nothing but disgust and betrayal.The memory shifted violently.Rough hands yanked me across the filthy dungeon floor. Silver chains whistled through the air before they tore into my flesh. White-hot agony exploded across my back. I screamed until my throat turned raw, until the pain blended into one endless fire that consumed every nerve. Warm blood trickled down my spine, soaking what remained of my torn dress. Each lash carved deeper, slicing not just skin but the fragile

OPRAH’S POVThe day the world had waited for had finally arrived. The launch of the Eclipse Ring.I stood before the towering mirror in the private dressing room, studying the woman who stared back at me. She appeared calm and composed, with a small, confident smile playing on her lips. My makeup artist had gone all out this time. Though I had never loved heavy makeup, today it worked in my favor. My hair, usually left loose to flow down my back, had been styled into an elegant bun with a distinct side part that highlighted my forehead. The look made my long lashes stand out and drew attention to my striking icy blue eyes.They had dressed me in a sleek blue gown that hugged my curves perfectly and fell just above my knees, matching my eye color with precision. Vivian had sent over earrings and a necklace crafted from the same rare gold used in the Eclipse Ring collection. The pieces shimmered even in the soft lighting of the room, casting brilliant reflections across the walls. The w

OPRAH’S POV“I want to take this chance to apologise again for the minor inconvenience,” I said, my voice steady, even as the last traces of chaos settled into uneasy silence.The hall slowly returned to order. Conversations died out one by one, replaced by the soft hum of anticipation. Every eye shifted back to me, heavy with curiosity, waiting for what I would do next.I followed their gaze—and landed on Derrick and Lilith.Still seated and pretending to be composed as if nothing had happened.As if I hadn’t just been forced to relive a wound I thought had scarred over years ago.My fingers curled slightly at my side. The sting of what I had done earlier, slapping them, still lingered in my palm. Not regret. No. Something sharper. Something uglier. A crack in control.Because control was what Alexander had taught me.“Never let them see you break,” he used to say.And I had learned. Perfectly.Until tonight.Because no matter how straight my posture was, no matter how calm my face l