Chapter 588.
Mons
The helicopter’s blades sliced through the air, their roar a deafening symphony of mechanical power. Yet, inside the cabin, protected by armed Alpha guards, the atmosphere was surprisingly steady and bushed.
I nestled into Grayson’s arms, still wrapped in his tactical Alpha–scented jacket, only my head peeking out as I took tiny sips of the strawberry smoothie. The cool, sweet liquid slid down my throat, washing away the accumulated fatigue and the lingering, metallic tang of gunpowder and silver from the past few days. I leaned into the comfort of his solid chest, my eyes fluttering shut in pure bliss as my inner wolf, Lyra, gave a contented
rumble.
It was more than just a habit; it was a subconscious dependency on him, a quiet expectation rooted in our fated–mate bond. But I never expected that in a place ravaged by pack wars, he could actually conjure such a luxury up for me.
I lifted my eyes, turning my gaze to the he–wolf beside me.
Grayson had already changed out of his lethal combat gear. Now, in a thin black turtleneck, his broad Alpha shoulders and narrow waist were sharply defined. His profile was taut, his jawline carved from cold marble. In those bottomless eyes, the icy chill and inky darkness I’d glimpsed right after waking still swirled, not yet fully dissipated by the moonlight.
His mood was undeniably terrible.
What were you just looking at?” My voice was husky with sleep, soft and gentle as a pup’s whimper.
Grayson’s gaze lifted from the screen of his transmitter, and the moment it landed on my face, the raw aggression and icy chill that had gripped his wolf Salted away as if ice had met the sun. He lifted a hand, his thumb gently tracing the tiny, scabbed cut on my cheek. In his eyes, I saw an ache SO
nd it seemed impossible to ever fully dissipate.
levante
My curn
cross
to drip with tenderness, masking the growl underneath.
ad closer to peek at his device. On the screen were the trending headlines from the Howlnet, flashing
Mysterious Miracle Healer “S” Conquers “Progressive Neuronal Necrosis, High Luna Makes Miraculous
-Medicine! Lunar–Nanorobot Technology Performs Miracles, Unlocking the Door to Immortal Alpha Lineages?]
Healer S“? Top Alphas, Royal Packs, and Ancient Dynasties Worldwide Offer Sky–High Bounties Just for Their Information!]
ANALYSIS: CONTROL ‘S,‘ CONTROL THE FUTURE OF ELITE Llife SCIENCES IN THE WEREWOLF WORLD!
nes were each more sensational than the last. The accompanying image showed the High Alpha of R–Land openly weeping at a Pack press conference, alongside a heavily pixelated, blurry snapshot–a glimpse I still recognized as my own she–wolf profile.
whole world had gone completely mad.
linked slowly, a wave of resignation washing over me. I knew healing the High Luna would cause a stir among the clans, but I never anticipated it ould reach this level of frenzy. The High Alpha hadn’t managed to keep my information completely under wraps.
e didn’t mean for this to happen,” I murmured, thinking of the ancient protocols.
ot on purpose?” Grayson scoffed, a humorless sound that didn’t touch his eyes. The cabin air seemed to chill several degrees around us, heavy with
oppressive Alpha pheromones.
e invited you to treat his Luna, and then couldn’t even protect your identity,” Grayson practically snarled, his voice a low growl that made ick her ears.“And he’s supposed to be excused for that?”
my wolf
meone had deliberately thrown me into the spotlight of the Howlnet, turning me into a target the whole world would covet, right there, under the gh Alpha’s very nose.
‘ayson’s eyes darkened completely, the amber of his wolf flashing dangerously. He dimmed the screen, tossing the device aside before pulling me hter against him, his chin resting on the crown of my head.
istened to his almost unreasonably possessive words, a soft smile tugging at the corners of my lips.
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Protecting me isn’t his responsibility, Grayson. It’s yours, and yours alone.”
That’s why I wasn’t angry that the High Alpha of R–Land didn’t protect me. My safety belonged to my mate
Grayson looked at me, letting out a heavy sigh that ruffled my hair.
Isabella,” he said, his voice grave, “this world is far more greedy and ugly than you imagine. Those at the top of the pack food chain will do anything to prolong their lives and strengthen their blood–cores.”
Kidnapping, imprisonment, threats… I could almost feel the unspoken terror radiating from him through our bond, the images of what I might have endured if he’d been a moment too late, and what I might still face in the future under the eyes of rival clans. I knew that kind of possibility brought back a terrifying surge of violence and destruction inside him, a monstrous hunger that threatened to devour his reason.
I could feel the sudden rigidity of his powerful body, the terrifying emotions he was barely holding back. I reached out a small hand and placed it over his arm, the one still holding me tight, patting it softly.
I know. You have to trust me. And I have you.”
yes reflecting his face, my voice imbued with complete trust. My simple words, I hoped, were a balm, instantly soothing churning within his wolf.
settled on my forehead. His h a hair on my head.
through the air. The specialize
cked it up.
I could hear Faye’s voice
silent promise, sealed by the fated–mate bond. He would never again allow
which Grayson had tossed carelessly aside, began to vibrate.
argent and laced with a clear undertone of apology.
Alpha expresses his deepest apologies and has already initiated a full investigation uncil…”
on, I’ve already reached out to the R the source of the information leak
Tell him to shut up.”
Grayson’s voice was arctic. “Tell him veryone behind them, complete
On the other end of the line,
And one more thing,” Gr European branch to del
nanagement.”
His message res To touch me
Understoo
Only aft
thin. In three days, I want to see every Howlnet outlet that leaked information, and and territory.”
up, a clear sign she’d felt the Alpha’s chill through the transmission. Yes, sir!”
e smooth but laced with an absolute command that brooked no argument. “Inform ‘Ghost’s‘ R–Land royal family. Tell them it’s a ‘friendly reminder‘ from me about their lax‘ internal
e intended for the R–Land High Alpha and all other schemers to understand that I belonged to Grayson. ing force of his Alpha wrath and the Ancient Wolf Treaty’s retribution.
reci
e aura around Grayson slowly begin to dissipate. He pulled me back into his arms, holding me as if I were a to the Blood–Core thieves.
ng to the steady, powerful rhythm of his heartbeat–the thrum of his blood–core–a profound sense of peace settling
ke this. He had a way of being utterly possessive, yet somehow, it always brought me the most profound sense of peace. iced through the clouds, and below us, the city’s sprawling territory and pack spires slowly sharpened into focus. His ht onto the rooftop helipad of the penthouse den he’d bought for me.
front door, then paused. He reached out, his fingers gently pinching my cheek, and his voice held a warning tone as he spoke: Bright?”
was soft, but the Alpha warning behind it hit me with full force. And I knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that if I dared to stray his punishment would be far more severe than this.
flushed, a heat that reached all the way to my earlobes, and I let out a heavy huff in response.
bathed in sunlight, and as I stood there, I felt the warmth on my skin. My ears, usually so small, seemed almost translucent in the bright
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light, and I could vividly see the delicate network of veins beneath the surface. My heart was pounding a frantic rhythm, matching the accelerated rush of blood I felt coursing through my veins.
At my
adorable reaction, a subtle smile played on Grayson’s lips, and a low, pleased chuckle rumbled in his throat. He took a step closer, leaning in to whisper in my ear, his scent of rain and dominance washing over me.
I’m almost hoping you’ll be disobedient now.”
A wave of heat washed over my ear, immediately followed by his shameless words, sinking deep into me. And with his husky voice, all those raw, intimate moments from the underground base came flooding back, assaulting my senses and making my wolf stir with a sudden, wild longing!
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