LOGINLevante,The fact that Earnest was William’s brother already sat like a stone in my gut. He had watched his younger brother die by my uncle’s hand, yet he still chose to raise me. Staring at his hunched back, all I wanted was to apologize for the blood on my family’s hands. But I held back. Some wounds needed time alone to bleed.I thought of checking on Serenity, but stopped myself. It was past midnight. I hoped the fever had not returned. The potion I had prepared for her should carry her through the night.I couldn't still understand how parents could be so cruel. Throughout her life, she couldn't understand why she was going through everything she didn't deserve, without knowing that the very person who gave birth to her, had put a curse on her. Serenity was the one with the worst curse in this world. Not me, not anyone. Restlessness clawed at my chest. I could not sit still, so I headed outside, intending to walk or release my Lycan spirit to roam. My feet froze mid-step when
Levante,"What did she just say?" Earnest's eyes flew wide, the pupils trembling violently. His breath caught so sharply it almost sounded painful. "Twenty-three years... Did you keep him locked in there for twenty-three years?"He stormed forward, boots slamming against the stone hard enough to send sharp echoes through the chamber. His fists trembled at his sides, knuckles whitening as his nails bit into his palms.Countess Brighton had already gone ashen, every trace of color draining from her face. Sweat slicked her skin, glistening beneath the dim light. She edged backward, her breaths turning ragged, until the guards slammed her to the floor. Her knees cracked against the stone with a sickening sound, and she winced violently."Did you keep him there for twenty-three years?" Earnest growled, his voice rough and shaking with fury.She shook her head wildly, hair sticking to her damp cheeks, tears cutting hot tracks down her face. Her lips quivered uncontrollably. "I am sorry. I d
Levante,The room was quiet except for the heavy breathing of Countess Brighton. Her hands shook against the cold floor. Her face turned pale as she realized that she had fooled everyone for years, but it would all end tonight.My nails drummed against the armrest while I waited for her to speak. When she remained silent even after two full minutes, I raised my hand. Two guards moved at once. Their sharp boots struck the floor, making everyone flinch.Countess Brighton's head snapped up. She saw the two guards reaching for her arms."What? What are you doing? You cannot touch me. I am a she-lycan. It is illegal," she protested."You are a criminal under my jurisdiction, Countess Brighton," my voice cut through the tension, making her freeze. "And in my jurisdiction, a criminal has no gender."She froze, her eyes widening in terror. Cold sweat beaded on her forehead. She glanced desperately at Count Brighton and then at Earnest, searching for anyone who might help her change the course
Levante,I stayed until night fell and Serenity finally fell asleep after sulking about me not leaving her side. She was weak and pale, yet the resilience in her eyes was unbreakable.Guilt gnawed at me for snapping at her. Serenity had grown up in a world shaped by the abuse of power and unfair treatment. To them, even looking at a noble was a crime. They barely dared lift their eyes, face a noble, or defend themselves. Layer after layer of trauma, labeled the child of sin, abandoned by everyone, and now betrayed by my own sister.I could not fathom how much she suffered inside. I wished I could take away some of her pain. I used to curse my fate, wondering why I was so unlucky. Now I knew I had been whining about a life that gave me everything."Your Highness. The guests are still waiting for you!" Butler Earnest glanced at Serenity’s pale face, looking concerned.I nodded and placed some desserts and snacks on the table. "Let’s go!" I said, walking out of the room.Right after Ser
Lumina had to be taken to the ER right after Levante left her with a broken neck and wounded jaws. Even her people, who were supposed to protect her, couldn't move from where they were standing.Levante had become the rule maker of the Lycan Kingdom because of his unbiased rulings. To him, if the King himself committed a crime, Levante would still carry out the punishment.Seeing how badly he had injured his own sister, the Brighton family stood frozen. They had been hoping to meet their future son-in-law, but instead they witnessed his ruthless protectiveness toward the woman who might become the daughter they had abandoned. It left them stunned.Countess Brighton, who never thought her past would crawl out of the grave and appear before her, looked like she had seen a ghost. She could barely speak.Belinda, however, noticed her mother's panic and her father's rage toward her mother.After the guards took Lumina away, they returned to her private room. Countess Brighton kept shaking
Serenity,"What's wrong with you?"For the first time since we met, Levante's voice rose with frustration and disappointment. He placed me on the bed and let the female healer tend to my wounds, standing by my side the whole time. But eventually he could not hold back."I have told you countless times. Lumina isn't a good person. She doesn't care if anyone dies as long as she gets what she wants. Why did you leave the room right after I left? Do you have any idea how scared I was?"I lowered my head, my mind still spinning. "Serenity!" His voice dropped, sending a tremble through me. "Don't disappoint me.""I am sorry.""For what?""Not listening to you."Levante rubbed his forehead. "Serenity, I don't want you following people around just because they might help with something. I know you are trying to find a solution for my curse, but this is not the way. Can you, at least once, fight for yourself instead of thinking only about me?"I looked up at him, the words slipping out before
Serenity, I placed the bouquet of Moon flowers in the vase, staring at their beautiful yet dangerously addictive appearance. They were brighter and more layered than the ordinary Moon flowers that bloomed around the Moon Oracle or the mountains, petals glowing with an almost ethereal silver light
Levante,"Levante," Louis called from behind as I was about to step into the car.I turned, watching him rush toward me with heavy, purposeful strides. The evening light cast long shadows across the packhouse grounds. "What's wrong?""You didn't join breakfast or dinner. Where have you been?" he as
Levante,One thing about Serenity was that she would say something serious with a straight, innocent face, never considering the consequences. Or perhaps she simply failed to understand them.She wanted me to go out with her to enjoy..."Isn't it close to a romantic date with your mate?" Dante whis
Serenity,I used to watch movies and drama series on my phone while eating dinner alone. Whenever a scene showed the characters' secluded house nestled by the woods, I wondered if such a dreamy place truly existed.Stepping into Levante's penthouse felt like walking onto a movie set. The sweeping g







