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RAYMOND…..I couldn't believe that Melania kissed me last night. I thought something would happen after that but she just kissed my forehead and left the room. I didn't know if she was regretting kissing me. Was it a mistake? Did she get carried away by emotion when she heard my words? Is there any chance that our relationship will take the next step? Will she give me a place in her heart? Will she finally accept me as her husband and mate?There were so many questions going on in my mind but there was no answer to me. And I didn't have the guts to go and ask her directly. Because I was afraid to hear that I'm still her friend only.I sat behind my desk in my study room, my fingers drumming against the wooden surface. My gaze remained fixed on the door as I waited for Rosalyn and Serena to arrive. They had better have a damn good explanation. Because if what I suspected was true then I wasn't sure I could forgive them.How dare she drug me and try to take advantage of my condition to

RAYMOND…Today, I came home late again.A mountain of paperwork and endless meetings had kept me occupied throughout the day.As soon as I stepped into our room, I stopped in my tracks. The room was dark, not completely dark. Dozens of candles illuminated the space, casting a warm golden glow across the room.Confusion filled me.‘What was all this?’I slowly walked forward only to be greeted by her mesmerizing voice. "Welcome home, My Alpha."I immediately looked around, searching for her. Then she stepped out from behind the wardrobe with a bright smile on her face. For a moment, I forgot how to breathe. The candlelight danced across her features, making her look ethereal.Like a fairy who had stepped out of a dream.She wore a long white dress that flowed gracefully around her figure. Her dark hair cascaded freely down her back and over her shoulders. A touch of makeup enhanced her natural beauty. And somehow, she looked even more breathtaking than usual."What's all of this?" I as

MELANIA….."Stop smiling.""I'm not smiling.""You are.""I'm really not."I glared at Raymond. This man had been grinning nonstop since he woke up. It was irritating. Very irritating. And somehow, that grin became even wider.A knock suddenly sounded on the door.Before either of us could respond, the door swung open."Mama! Papa!"Isla rushed inside. We were still in the closet. I heard her footsteps growing closer to the closet. She popped her head inside to check if we were inside it. A wide smile spread across her lips when she found both her father and mother inside the closet. My heart nearly stopped. I quickly wrapped a towel around myself to hide my body from Isla. How am I going to answer her if she asks me what happened to my body and from where those marks came from.Raymond coughed into his fist, earning a glare from me."Good morning, sweetheart." I greeted her.Isla froze. Her eyes moved from me to Raymond. Then back to me. A mischievous smile slowly spread across her

MELANIA…..The dungeon was cold and damp, the air thick with the scent of blood, rust, and lingering fear. Torches flickered along the stone walls, their unsteady flames casting eerie shadows that danced across the corridor. Chains and iron shackles hung from the walls like grim decorations, clinking softly whenever a cold draft swept through the underground chambers. Water dripped steadily from the ceiling, echoing through the silence.At the far end of the cell, the traitor hung chained to the wall. His wrists were bound above his head, forcing him to remain standing despite his weakened condition. His body was covered in bruises, cuts, and burns from the interrogation. Blood stained his torn clothes. Some wounds were fresh. Others had already dried into dark crimson streaks. His head hung low against his chest, making him appear almost lifeless.For a brief moment, I wondered if he had already lost consciousness. He slowly lifted his head when he heard our footsteps approaching the

MELANIA…."The spies were all beheaded, and their bodies were burned."I leaned back against Raymond's chest as we were on the balcony overlooking the pack. His strong arms encircled my waist, holding me close.For a while, neither of us spoke. The cool night breeze carried away some of the heaviness lingering in my heart."You killed that prisoner too?" Raymond asked quietly. "The one who exposed Martha?""Of course. He was still my enemy's spy. Keeping him alive would've invited unnecessary trouble. We got the information we needed from him. There was no reason to gamble with the lives of my people. What if he betrayed us again the moment a better opportunity presented itself?"I shook my head."I couldn't take that risk. He had already proven once that he could betray the people he served."Raymond remained silent. Then he rested his chin on my shoulder. His warm breath brushed against my skin before he placed a gentle kiss on my cheek.“How did you deal with Martha?” He asked, pl