The Alpha Who Forgot His Luna

Chapter- 2

Althea.

Ever since I discovered that Benjamin Xavier was the true mastermind behind everything… and that Elira George, Theo’s own mother and Luna of the George Bloodline, was his accomplice in sending me into this nightmare disguised as a mental hospital, an uncontrollable rage had been burning inside me like cursed fire beneath the Blood Moon.

I couldn’t suppress it anymore.

I screamed.

And that alone was enough for them to restrain me and inject another sedative into my veins.

Later, I overheard the nurses whispering outside my room.

They said there was no chance I would ever leave this place alive.

The entire hospital had already been paid by Xavier’s syndicate and the George family to keep me imprisoned here… until I completely lost hope.

Until my mind shattered.

Until I became the one to end my own life.

The trust I once wanted to give Dr. Lucas Smith slowly crumbled into dust, especially every time he forced strange drugs into my body… drugs that weakened me more and more each passing day.

Not only my body…

But even the wolf blood sleeping inside me felt weaker.

The small hope I had left…

Disappeared completely.

I sank onto the cold floor of my room, letting the tears fall endlessly.

Again and again, I pounded against my chest, as though somehow I could rip the pain out of my heart.

But the ache only deepened.

“Ms. Althea,” Dr. Smith’s deep voice echoed calmly throughout the room. “Get up. It’s time for your medication.”

I didn’t move.

Didn’t answer.

Didn’t even bother looking at him.

There was no reason to speak anymore.

Not when everyone around me lied so effortlessly.

“Do you want me to call the nurses to carry you back to your bed?” he asked coldly.

Slowly, I turned my head toward him.

No matter how hard I tried to hold myself together, tears continued falling uncontrollably down my face.

I inhaled shakily before forcing myself to stand.

My body felt unbearably heavy, as though invisible chains wrapped around my limbs.

Without another word, I walked toward the bed and lay down, squeezing my eyes shut tightly.

Every needle pierces my skin…

I ignored it.

Even when he gripped my jaw firmly and forced another pill into my mouth, I didn’t resist.

What was the point?

With my eyes closed, memories of my parents flooded my mind once again.

Daddy’s furious face.

Mommy’s tear-filled eyes.

Again.

And again.

And again.

I still remember the night my father forced my mother to choose between the family’s reputation… or me.

Their daughter, who insisted on exposing the hidden corruption of both human and supernatural bloodlines.

From that moment onward, even when my mother saw me…

It was as though I no longer existed.

As though I had already died in her eyes.

Suddenly, my eyes flew open when I felt something small pressed carefully against my ear.

I instinctively reached for it…

But Dr. Smith’s voice suddenly echoed softly through the hidden device.

“Prepare yourself,” he whispered. “Tonight, someone will come to take you out of here.”

My breath caught instantly.

“You need to escape this place before dawn. Tomorrow, they’re transferring you to another institution beyond the Northern Territories. If that happens… I won’t be able to help you anymore.”

My entire body froze.

“After hearing this message,” he continued calmly, “go to the bathroom and flush the earpiece down the toilet. Do not let anyone find it.”

I immediately lifted my head, about to question him…

But he was already walking toward the door.

All I saw was his broad back disappearing into the hallway.

Fear and doubt immediately consumed me.

Should I believe him?

Should I even try?

What if this was another trap arranged by Benjamin Xavier?

What if the person coming tonight wasn’t there to save me…

But to kill me?

My trembling gaze slowly shifted toward the clock hanging on the wall.

Six in the evening.

Only a few minutes before dinner.

I clenched my fists tightly.

No matter what happens…

I need to survive.

And if Dr. Lucas Smith is truly risking himself to help me escape this prison…

Then I will owe him my life.

And if fate ever allows our paths to cross again outside these cursed walls…

I swear upon the Moon Goddess herself.

Whatever he asks from me in return for my freedom…

I will give it.

When the hospital staff brought my dinner, I forced myself to eat everything.

Not a single bite remained.

Even the bottle of water beside the tray…

I drained it completely.

If tonight truly was my chance to escape this cursed place, then I needed every bit of strength left in my body.

Afterward, I paced around the room restlessly, trying to settle the food in my stomach while my eyes constantly drifted toward the wall clock.

I had no idea when this so-called rescuer would arrive.

But one thing was certain…

I would be ready.

Ten o’clock came.

Still no one.

The silence inside the hospital grew heavier with every passing minute, pressing against my chest like invisible chains.

Slowly, the fragile hope inside me began slipping away.

My legs already ached from pacing endlessly near the window.

Frowning, I noticed something strange outside.

The lamp post standing only a few meters from my room was always lit throughout the night.

But tonight…

Darkness swallowed it completely.

A bad feeling crawled beneath my skin.

Minute after minute passed.

And with each second, the final thread of hope inside me unraveled further.

Until eventually…

My exhausted eyes began drifting shut.

Before fully collapsing onto the bed, I glanced at the clock one last time.

Two in the morning.

Tears slid silently down my cheeks as I buried my face into the mattress.

Maybe Dr. Lucas lied to me after all.

Maybe no one was coming.

Then suddenly…

A deafening explosion shattered the silence.

Followed immediately by screams.

I jolted upright and turned toward the window.

This time, the darkness outside had vanished completely.

A violent orange glow illuminated the night sky.

And then I smelled it.

Smoke.

Fire.

My breath caught instantly.

I rushed toward the window just as thick black smoke began seeping into the room from outside.

My heart slammed violently against my ribs.

The hospital was burning.

I immediately ran toward the door and twisted the knob desperately…

Locked.

Panic exploded inside me.

The screaming outside grew louder and more chaotic.

Patients.

Nurses.

Guards.

Everyone was shouting.

I quickly reached for the light switch…

Nothing.

The room remained swallowed in darkness.

The electricity was gone.

Fear gripped me completely.

Is this how I die?

Locked inside this room like a trapped animal while flames consume everything?

Then… the door burst open violently.

I stumbled backward, pressing myself tightly against the wall, my entire body trembling as I stared into the darkness beyond the doorway.

I couldn’t see anything.

Only shadows.

Then footsteps echoed closer.

Fast.

Urgent.

“Ms. Althea, hurry!”

The moment I heard the man’s voice, a spark of hope reignited inside me.

“A-Are you the one Dr. Smith sent?” I asked shakily, needing to hear the answer before trusting him.

“Yes,” he answered immediately. “Now come on. We need to leave before the backup power returns.”

My chest tightened.

Dr. Lucas really helped me.

“O-Okay…” I whispered quickly. “Let’s go.”

I grabbed his hand without hesitation.

His grip immediately tightened around mine.

“Listen carefully,” he said coldly while pulling me toward the hallway. “If you want to survive this, follow every single thing I say.”

“Y-Yes,” I answered quickly, nodding repeatedly even though the darkness hid my face.

The moment we stepped outside my room, chaos greeted us.

Smoke filled the hallways.

Red emergency lights flickered weakly above us.

Somewhere nearby, I could hear terrified patients screaming while guards barked orders.

I wasn’t wearing shoes.

But I didn’t care.

Even when sharp debris sliced against my bare feet…

Even when broken glass tore into my skin…

I kept running.

Pain meant nothing compared to freedom.

“Faster!” the man snapped. “Move! Once the generators restart, every exit will lock down!”

I squeezed my eyes shut and ran blindly beside him.

There was nothing to see anyway.

Only darkness.

Smoke.

Fear.

And the desperate need to escape.

Until suddenly…

He shoved me hard.

I screamed as my body fell backward onto something soft.

Leather seats.

My eyes flew open.

I was inside a vehicle.

I tried to steady myself, but the vehicle suddenly lurched forward, the tires screeching against the wet pavement as it sped through the dark streets of the city. My body nearly slammed against the door when the car made a sharp turn.

The scent of rain, smoke, and burnt metal still clung to my skin.

And beneath it all… I could still smell the lingering traces of wolfsbane inside the hospital fire.

Then my attention shifted toward the man sitting in the passenger seat.

He was speaking through a communication device.

Not a phone.

A pack communicator.

Its faint blue glow illuminated the dark interior of the vehicle.

I leaned back quietly and listened.

The call was on speaker.

I could hear everything clearly.

“Boss, where do you want us to take her?” the man asked.

A deep voice answered from the other side.

“To the yacht. Once you arrive, contact me again. Captain Punzi already knows what to do.”

“Understood, Boss.”

“Make sure Luna Althea reaches the territory safely. If anything happens to her…” the voice darkened dangerously, carrying the pressure of an Alpha. “You will answer me.”

“You have nothing to worry about, boss. We’ll protect her with our lives.”

“Good.”

The communicator went silent.

I immediately closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep.

“Ms. Althea,” the man suddenly said. “I know you’re awake.”

My body stiffened.

“Here,” he continued, handing me a thick envelope. “Your passport, identification papers, and travel documents. Everything you need is inside.”

I slowly accepted it.

“Once we reach the yacht,” he added, “go directly to your cabin. There are clothes prepared for you there. Change immediately and throw away the ones you’re wearing now. The boss ordered us to destroy anything connected to the Mental Care Hospital.”

I looked down at my hospital clothes.

The scent of chemicals and suppressants clung to them.

Even now, I could still feel traces of silver-based sedatives weakening my wolf.

“Who… is your boss?” I asked carefully. “Can you at least tell me his name?”

The man remained silent for a moment before shaking his head.

“We were given strict orders not to reveal anything about him,” he replied. “But don’t worry… when the time is right, you’ll meet him yourself.”

I lowered my gaze.

“Thank you…” I whispered softly.

The man said nothing after that.

And neither did I.

Whoever this mysterious Alpha was…

I silently thanked the Moon Goddess for sending him to me.

Hours passed.

The rhythmic sound of crashing waves and the soft vibration of the vehicle eventually lulled me into sleep.

When I finally felt a gentle tap on my shoulder, I slowly opened my eyes.

Bright sunlight streamed through the tinted windows.

Morning.

How long had I been asleep?

“Ms. Althea,” the driver said respectfully. “We’ve arrived. Please head up immediately. The yacht is preparing to depart.”

“Sure… thank you,” I murmured.

Clutching the envelope tightly against my chest, I stepped out of the vehicle.

The salty sea breeze immediately hit my face.

And for the first time in months…

I felt air that didn’t smell like medicine, blood, or confinement.

Before me stood a massive black yacht resting against the private docks, elegant yet intimidating beneath the pale morning sky. Silver symbols of crescent moons were engraved along its side… symbols I didn’t recognize.

Werewolf markings.

Hidden pack insignias.

A woman dressed in black approached me the moment I stepped onto the platform.

“Ms. Althea,” she greeted politely, bowing her head slightly. “This way, please. I’ll escort you to your cabin.”

“Thank you,” I replied quietly.

I couldn’t force myself to smile.

Not after everything that had happened.

Not while surrounded by strangers whose identities remained hidden behind silence and secrets.

The woman guided me inside the yacht.

The interior was breathtaking.

Crystal chandeliers reflected against black marble floors, while silver wolf emblems decorated the walls like ancient royal crests.

Who exactly was this man helping me?

We descended a spiral staircase before walking through a long hallway lined with luxurious doors.

At the very end, the woman stopped and opened one of them.

“This will be your room, Ms. Althea,” she said gently. “Please take your time. I’ll return shortly with breakfast… and to collect the clothes you’ll be disposing of.”

“Thank you.”

As soon as the door closed behind her, silence filled the room.

I slowly turned around.

The cabin looked more like the private chamber of royalty than a guest room aboard a yacht.

Soft silver curtains danced with the ocean breeze.

A massive bed rested near the glass windows overlooking the sea.

And neatly folded atop the mattress…

Wear new clothes.

My fingers trembled slightly.

After months trapped inside that nightmare…

I was finally free.

The woman quietly left the cabin, and only after the door fully clicked shut did I finally allow myself to breathe a little easier.

Silence wrapped around the room.

My eyes slowly wandered across the cabin.

It was enormous.

Far too luxurious to belong to an ordinary yacht guest.

Everything about it radiated wealth, power… and authority.

The black marble floors gleamed beneath the soft golden lights overhead. Silver wolf emblems decorated the walls, while expensive furniture filled every corner with elegant precision.

Nothing was out of place.

Whoever owned this room clearly valued control.

And power.

I slowly sat on the edge of the massive bed, but the moment my feet touched the floor again, pain immediately shot through them.

I hissed softly and looked down.

Only then did I realize how badly wounded they were.

Cuts.

Bruises.

Dried blood.

My escape from Care Mental Hospital had torn my feet apart, far worse than I thought.

I quickly stood and walked toward the bathroom.

But the moment I stepped inside…

I froze.

The scent lingering in the air instantly surrounded me.

Masculine.

Dark.

Dangerously intoxicating.

A deep scent of cedarwood, cold rain, and Alpha pheromones.

My wolf stirred weakly inside me.

That scent…

It felt strangely familiar.

My fingers slowly tightened around the edge of the sink.

Don’t tell me…

This is his room?

The mysterious Alpha is helping me…

Was this truly his private cabin?

I forced myself to stop thinking about it and stepped beneath the warm water.

For several minutes, I simply stood there, allowing the heat to wash away the lingering smell of medicine, blood, and smoke from the mental hospital.

It felt like shedding an old nightmare.

After bathing, I walked toward the closet and opened it carefully.

Inside were dozens of clothes.

Women’s clothes.

Beautiful summer dresses, coats, shoes, and accessories arranged perfectly as though someone had prepared them long before my arrival.

I hesitated before choosing a soft white dress.

When I put it on…

It fit perfectly.

Not too loose.

Not too tight.

Exactly my size.

A strange unease crawled through my chest.

Whoever prepared this room…

Knew me far too well.

As I lowered my gaze, I noticed a medical kit resting neatly on the nearby table.

I grabbed it and sat down on the long velvet sofa before carefully treating every wound on my feet.

The antiseptic burned against my skin, but I ignored it.

Pain had become something familiar to me.

When I finally finished, exhaustion consumed my body completely.

I leaned back against the sofa and stretched my legs across the center table before grabbing the television remote nearby.

I need a distraction.

Anything.

Even for a moment.

I don’t want to think anymore.

I pressed the power button.

At first, random news channels flickered across the screen.

Then suddenly…

A breaking news report interrupted the broadcast.

“The upcoming union between Alpha Prince Theo George and Lady Nervana Scotch continues to attract attention across the werewolf realm…”

My entire body froze.

The remote slipped from my trembling fingers and hit the floor with a dull sound.

“No…” I whispered weakly.

On the screen, Theo appeared beside Nervana.

Beautiful.

Elegant.

Perfect together.

Like the Moon Goddess herself had blessed them.

Pain violently crashed into my chest.

So intense… it felt as though invisible claws were tearing my heart apart from the inside.

Tears instantly blurred my vision.

Then the interview began.

“Yes,” Theo answered with an effortless smile. “Nervana and I have loved each other since our academy years.”

His voice.

His face.

His smile.

Everything about him still belongs to my memories.

“Then what about the rumors regarding another woman connected to you, Alpha Prince?” the reporter asked carefully.

Theo frowned slightly.

“What woman?”

“The journalist… Althea Moor.”

At the sound of my name…

Theo’s expression shifted.

Confusion filled his golden eyes.

“A-Althea Moor?” he repeated slowly, as if hearing the name for the first time.

My breathing stopped.

No…

No, that’s impossible…

“Unfortunately, Theo still requires rest after the accident,” Nervana interrupted smoothly, wrapping her arm possessively around him. “His memories surrounding certain events are still unstable.”

The interview quickly ended after that.

But I remained frozen in place.

My eyes locked onto the dark television screen long after the program changed.

My mind refused to accept it.

Theo…

My mate.

My husband beneath the Blood Moon.

The man who once swore eternal devotion to me before the Moon Goddess herself…

Doesn’t remember me.

And somehow…

That truth hurt even more than being imprisoned inside the mental hospital.