Charlotte's eyes popped out at the silver sag A-line gown, she was checking its silver beaded net bodice on a flowing chiffon silhouette.

'Why? What's the occasion?"


She thought that Eric had invited everyone for the Mating Ceremony, informing her at the last minute.

'Nothing special, just a trip around the Pack.

It came to my mind that you haven't seen the land that you are ruling."


Charlotte rolled her eyes at Eric's feeble attempt to flatter her.

'I am busy."


She used her work as an excuse instantly. They agreed before that Eric will not hinder her work, in return, she will take part in Luna's duties.

'You have no work today, not until your laptop arrives."

Eric caught her lie, he had heard about the courier from Amy. Charlotte had ordered her work supplies from America to arrange an office there too.

'I don't like this dress!"

Her other excuse was dismissed by Eric's casual reply.

'This gown is according to your liking. I ordered it after confirming about your preferences."

'You checked my phone!"

Charlotte screeched in disbelief. She suddenly remembered that she wore the same designer dress in the annual business party.

Catching him red-handed, Charlotte picked a pillow and thrashed it at Eric's head.

'Don't you have any manners left? How did you break the code?"

Eric dodged the blow and grabbed her weapon,

'Sinjin broke its code. He is technically a genius."

'So my personals were shared with the ordinary Pack members. Lovely!"

Charlotte threw a punch at Eric's face, but he grasped her arm and pulled her close. She couldn't balance herself in time and collided with his stiff, muscled chest, sparks livened with the magic of mate-pull.

'You!"

Charlotte wriggled in his embrace, but Eric placed his hand on her back and drew her closer in his hypnotic hold. His lips curled up in a smirk, as he leaned in, his hot lips parted for a slight lick on her mark.

'I have no problem in staying the whole day inside with you, little one. In fact, it's a sacrifice that I am making for you to adjust to the Pack life."

Charlotte shuddered as his tongue continued his assault, her wobbling knees refused to carry her weight any more.

Eric grabbed her firmly to support.

'Easy, little one. It's going to be a very long day."

A moan escaped from her mouth as Eric nibbled on her mark.

'Pervert!"

Charlotte snapped out of the trance and pushed him back immediately.

'Fine! I am going with you."

As Eric drove a red Ferrari for their visit, Charlotte remembered his obsession with this brand of car.

Dressed like a model in the broad daylight, she was pissed off at Eric, but it couldn't be avoided.

She took a deep breath and removed that black spot on her forehead, which Luna Lily had drawn with her eyeliner.

'You both are going out on an outing for the first time, it will save you from evil eyes."

Charlotte didn't say a word in protest as Luna's motherly love was something she could never understand.

The fifteen minute ride spent in complete silence, she was clearly amazed to see the lavish farmhouse.

Sauntering on the tiled path between greenery, she realized that Eric was the sole owner of the whole Silver Moon Pack.

This place was only a glimpse of his endless properties.

'Welcome, Luna."

Middle-aged butler welcomed them, her attention was locked by captivating surrounding. The beautifully, but not overly decorated hall was up to her liking, simple yet elegant.

As Charlotte wasn't a fan of fancy stuff, only floral arrangement was more than enough for her. The decorator was smart enough to incorporate glimmering balloons with white roses, enhancing the novelty of the grand hall.

Wall size glass windows were peeking through white net curtains, a round table was set in the middle of the room for them.

'May I?"

Eric was satisfied by her awestruck response, he dragged a chair for her like a true gentleman. Charles was amused with Eric's etiquette like she had never seen his real face before.

Anyhow, the butler served the snacks, and she dug in, as if the main purpose of this outing was to taste the delicacies.

Taking this as a good chance, Eric forwarded the mended bracelet.

'Wear it, please."

Charlotte glared at him and wore it swiftly, resuming her meal.

'Can you give me a chance, little one?"

Eric's simple question broke the ice between them.

'Why?"

'I love you!"

Charlotte coughed and cleaned her mouth with a napkin.

'Sorry, I think I just puked."

Eric clutched his fork in his hand, his eyes changed color for a second.

'We have to spend the whole life together, you can't just hate me like this."

'Try me!"

Charlotte raised her glass and took a sip of red wine.

'This Pack needs a proper Luna, little one. How will you build a future with all this resentment? Can't you let go of the past? It was as just a lie, you are making a big deal out of it."

Charlotte's icy eyes remained fixed on Eric's annoyed face, she placed the fork back on the empty plate.

'When I left on the day of your wedding, I ended all the stupid ties between you and me.

In present, you are just a nuisance forced on me. Honestly speaking, I am already compromising a lot here.

You have got everything, but still you are greedy for more, Alpha."

Charlotte's serious tone reminded him about Sophia's alliance.

'It wasn't a marriage. I just helped Sophia to runaway. That sham Ceremony was arranged to deceive the court and her father."

Charlotte nodded and ended her glass with the last sip.

'Good, I will thank Sophia for her escape plan. She is really a savior."

She sat back on the chair to avoid Eric's touch. Her clear-cut refusal darkened his eyes, Eric adjusted the button of his chocolate brown coat.

'You are keeping the bitterness of the past in your heart, and constantly claiming that you have moved on. Liar!"

Eric showed her the mirror, finally capturing the gist of the matter. He got up and walked towards her, placing his hands on her shoulders from behind.

'Little one!"

Eric leaned in, his seductive whisper resonated in her mind.

'You are just denying the fact that you couldn't let go of my love. Fighting with yourself will not end in a good way. Be good and accept the bond between us. You will not regret it, I promise."

He bit her earlobe gently, Charlotte gasped and stood up.

'You…"

Her sentence remained in her mind as Gamma Mathew barged in without permission.

'There is an urgent Council meeting in ten minutes."

Fearing for his life, Mathew knelt down on the ground, directly stating his purpose.

'What's the agenda of the meeting?"

Eric's Alpha tone alerted Mathew, he sprang up and presented a paper.

'It's about a rogue attack in the East. Alpha Bryson has waged a war against the Red River Pack."

In the heat of the moment, Charlotte grabbed Eric's arm.

'Go to your work, we can fight later."

His warning gaze shifted to her, she pressed his arm softly.

'I will behave and stay here quietly. Don't worry, I have planned to make your life Hell until death."

Eric's mood got refreshed with Charlotte's assurance, he kissed her forehead affectionately.

'Your promise to stay with me is enough, little one. Take care."

With that, Eric left; a sense of emptiness prevailed in the lively farm house.