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Aaron’s Point of ViewThings weren’t going the way I had hoped.Although I had successfully kidnapped Rose, Olivia’s constant surveillance was becoming unbearable. She was always around—hovering, watching, asking questions. Because of her, I still hadn’t gotten the chance to truly claim Rose.“You’re not going to get your nails done, Olivia?” I asked with fake warmth, noticing her chipped manicure.Honestly, her presence was grating. Didn’t she have anything better to do? She clung to me like a parasite, tracking my every move.“I’ll go… but only if you come with me, like before,” she said sweetly, flashing a wide smile that exposed her perfect teeth.Up close, her face disgusted me. She had never been beautiful—not in my eyes—and these days, even pretending to like her felt like a chore.“You should start doing things on your own, Olivia,” I said, forcing a smile. “I’ve got work to take care of. Pack duties, you understand.”I climbed out of bed, eager to get away from her. If I spen

Aaron’s Point of ViewI never expected to survive that night—not when everything had turned against me. Captured, beaten, and dragged into the dungeon, I was certain my end had come.So imagine my shock when Olivia of all people appeared in the shadows and freed me.We escaped, stumbling into the forest under the cover of darkness. Rain-soaked leaves brushed against us as we moved through the undergrowth. I reached for her hand instinctively, pulling her into a tight embrace.“Olivia! What the hell are you doing here? Are you out of your mind?”But I meant the words with gratitude, not anger. For once, I genuinely felt thankful for her. I had taken Olivia for granted for so long, always treating her like a tool. And yet, here she was—risking her life for mine.A pang of regret settled in my chest. I had doubted her loyalty more times than I could count. But maybe… maybe she was the only one in the Wouri River Pack who had actually stood by me.“I’m glad you’re not hurt,” she said firm

Olivia’s Point of ViewThat night, I brought Aaron back to the Wouri River Pack. The time had come to expose his crimes and finally bring an end to this cursed war.I ordered my soldiers to summon every member of the pack immediately. One by one, lights flared across the settlement, breaking the darkness. In no time, over a thousand werewolves filled the central square.Aaron knelt on the stage, bound tightly and gagged with a strip of black cloth. He no longer held the air of a cunning manipulator—just a fallen traitor.Without a word, I played the damning video on the large screen above the stage—the footage of Aaron murdering my father.Gasps erupted from the crowd, followed by an uproar of furious voices. Though my father had ruled with a stern hand, he had protected the Wouri River Pack for decades. Many still held deep respect for him.“Bastard! He should be executed on the spot!” someone roared from the crowd.“When was this recorded? Why wasn’t it shown earlier?” others asked,

Rose’s point of view:"Did... Did Aaron control me?” I tried to remember what happened that day. However, I was unable to understand why or how I was controlled."It's a little more complex than that. The good news is that everything is alright now. Olivia executed Aaron, and now we have a temporary truce." Jack gently kissed the tears on my face. As he moved, the thatch of his chin tickled my cheek.He had always been neat and clean, but now his face was full of fatigue. He had dark circles under his eyes, as if he hadn't slept for a very long time."I can't believe so much happened after being drugged..." I raised my hand to absently touch Jack’s jaw, feeling his skin under my fingertips. Thinking of the time I stabbed him, I asked with concern: "How is your chest? Did I hurt your heart?”I unbuttoned Jack’s coat in a hurry and sat on him. Then I unbuttoned his shirt, impatient to check that he was okay and see if he was hurt somewhere. The muscles of his chest were strong and power

Rose’s Point of ViewAfter Bennet left, I turned to Jack, unable to keep the suspicion inside me any longer.“Jack… I think Lucy had something to do with it. I remember drinking coffee with her just before everything happened. After only a few sips, I felt dizzy—strangely sleepy. Something wasn’t right.”Jack’s eyes darkened at my words, his expression tightening with a mix of anger and restraint. He rose from his seat, quietly closed the door, then came to sit beside me on the bed. His silence was heavy, as if he were choosing his words carefully.Finally, in a calm but deliberate tone, he said, “You’re right. Lucy was the one who drugged you. She tried the same thing with me, but I didn’t fall for it. She was working with Aaron all along—secretly. During the war, she intentionally led you into the forest so Aaron could capture you. And after we managed to imprison him… she was the one who set him free.”His eyes never left mine as he spoke. His voice was eerily steady, almost emotio