The kiss was intense, suffocating—as if he wanted to consume her very breath.

Her waist was firmly held, and in a moment of distraction, Caden deepened his conquest. Initially rough, he kissed her deeply, venting all his anger and heartache.


Gradually, he softened, claiming his territory inch by inch.

Ella's mind spun from his kiss. Only when she could barely breathe did she push him away.

"Let me explain. Those blind dates—"


Before she could finish, Marcus rushed over with crystal fragments in hand. "Alpha, the crystal fragments have turned red!"

In the council hall, Marcus placed the glowing red fragments before the High Priest.


The High Priest had never seen such a phenomenon. "You're saying Finn's blood dripped onto it?"

Marcus nodded. "Finn tried to help clean up the fragments but cut his finger. When his blood touched them, they turned red."

Caden picked up the fragments, examining them carefully. "Someone cast a forbidden spell on these," he said, eyes narrowing.

Hearing this, the High Priest immediately picked up other fragments. "It's the 'Shadow Disguise' forbidden spell," she said, shocked.

"High Priest, this was your negligence." Caden tossed the fragment aside. "I won't have Ella and my son slandered again. This matter must be thoroughly investigated."

Finn spoke up hesitantly. "So... is Alpha still my father?"

The High Priest patted Finn's head lovingly. "Of course, Young Master Finn. Alpha, I apologize. It was my mistake. I will accept whatever punishment you deem appropriate."

"But I already know who's truly behind this. Besides myself, only Nova Klein has touched this crystal ball."

Caden's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "I'll kill her!"

On the altar, Nova was thrown violently to the ground. She clutched her neck in pain. "Alpha, please spare me! I won't dare do it again—"

"Nova Klein! You have repeatedly challenged my limits. Do you truly believe I won't kill you?"

"You have offended the Moon Goddess," the High Priest said coldly. "Today your blood shall be sacrificed to beg her forgiveness."

Nova collapsed in terror, knowing the Alpha meant to kill her. She crawled to Finn's feet, kowtowing desperately. "Young Master Finn, it's all my fault. Please beg for mercy on my behalf. I'll never dare do it again."

Nova's desperate crying made Finn pale with fear. He tugged at Caden's sleeve. "Dad, please let her go this time. I'm scared. I don't want anyone to die because of me."

He threw himself into Caden's arms, his small body trembling.

Fearing the incident would traumatize Finn, Caden released his hold on Nova. She gasped for breath. "Thank you... Young Master Finn."

"However, your punishment cannot be waived," Caden said harshly. He transformed his hand into a wolf's claw and slashed Nova's cheek with his sharp talons.

"This is the Exile Mark. From now on, you have no connection to the Warwick pack, and no other pack will accept you."

Nova screamed and covered her face, blood flowing between her fingers. Caden spoke coldly:

"Marcus, remove everyone who doesn't belong here!"

The guards threw Nova outside the pack grounds. She clutched the three claw marks on her face, crying helplessly.

She was no longer the most popular Beta werewolf in the pack. Her family would also be punished for her actions.

"Why are you treating me like this? Is it wrong that I just love the Alpha?"

"Stop crying." Suddenly a mechanical arm extended before Nova. Looking up, she saw a man in a white lab coat standing before her.

"I can help you take back everything—including the Alpha who belongs to you."