---- 2 The first time, I was surrounded by a rogue wolf gang. The rogues attacked me viciously, tearing and biting. Even though I fought back with everything I had, I was outnumbered. Other werewolves didn't want to get involved and ignored my cries for help in the pool of blood. Just as I was about to lose consciousness, he shifted into his wolf form and charged into the rogue circle, carrying me to safety like a savior god. The second time, I had been poisoned with wolf's bane and nearly died from hypothermia while fleeing to the wilderness. He saved me, brought me somewhere warm, and used his wolf form to hold me while I recovered my body temperature. That was when we first made love. The next day when I regained consciousness, I discovered he was the Alpha of Ironwood Pack- Damon Blackwood. When I woke up, he was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window putting ---- on his shirt, lazily buttoning it. Hearing me stir, he turned around, and those captivating dark eyes nearly stole my soul. He leaned down, slowly moving closer. "I've wanted to ask since we first met, little sister. Do you like me?" My brain buzzed. Looking at that devastatingly handsome face, I stammered without speaking. But he curved his lips: "Don't you like me? Then why does your wolf keep clinging to mine? You were so passionate last night." I was so embarrassed I wanted to run, but he pulled me back and kissed my lips gently, his eyes and brows full of smiles. From that day on, we were officially together. But considering his rivalry with my brother, we never made our relationship public to my family. Together for five years, I always believed we were in love. Countless times I thought about returning ---- to Stormfang Pack to meet my brother. I naively thought that with me there, the two of them could surely make peace. Looking back now, I was pitifully stupid. I don't know how long I ran until raindrops hit my face and my phone started ringing. The call was from my brother. I took a deep breath and answered. "Sage, I've built the largest research institute for you at Stormfang Pack. I've collected all the herbs and potions from the werewolf world, and I've found a potential mate candidate for you. You know how much I and Mom and Dad miss you. We just want you to stay at Stormfang Pack forever, by our side..." Hearing that familiar voice, my tears finally burst free. I forced back my sobs and nodded. ---- "I'm sorry, Garrett. I've worried you all these years. I'll return to Stormfang Pack, and I'll listen to you about meeting the candidate you found." I was determined to sever all ties with Damon Blackwood and return home to be with my real family. On the other end of the phone, Garrett's voice carried a hint of disbelief. "Sage, are you really willing to come back? And you'll meet the person I want to introduce you to? You don't want to stay at Ironwood Pack anymore?" My voice was barely a whisper. "Yes, I won't stay at Ironwood Pack anymore. I want to come home. There's nothing left here worth staying for." After Garrett's initial joy, he immediately sensed something was wrong. His tone turned cold. "Did someone hurt you? Tell me, and I'll make them pay." Those harsh words from the office flashed