Chapter 10

Bab terbaru

• Lycan's Mate    Chapter 36

  *Star Blood Pack — The Luna’s Chambers* Crystal collapsed to her knees, her throat dry. The crimson moon hung low outside, its light stained the shattered garden with a dark omen. The once-vibrant moonflowers were now blackened husks. The wind whispered secrets she dared not understand, and the pendant’s faint flicker was something unnatural. Her trembling fingers reached for the velvet box, heart hammering wildly beneath her ribs. “The crown is your cage”. The voice echoed in her mind coldly and more calculating. The weight of the words were suffocating. Chills crawled through her veins, threatening to unravel her sanity. She barely noticed the soft knock on her chamber door. “Crystal?” The voice was steady and calm, a beacon cutting through the storm. She looked up to see Ryder slipping inside, his golden eyes immediately searching hers. He wore a heavy cloak, but his presence filled the room with warmth. “Are you okay,” he said quietly, closing the door behind him. “

• Lycan's Mate    Chapter 35

  *Star Blood Pack — The Grand Hall* The great hall of the Star Blood Pack shone with golden torchlight and silver banners. Long tables stretched end to end, weighed down by platters of meat, honeyed breads, moonleaf wine and glowing fruit. It was a celebration. A feast of honor. The Luna had been claimed. Crystal entered at Ryder’s side, the new crescent-shaped mark on her neck glowing faintly against her skin. She wore a flowing silver gown, her hair was braided with starpetals. Around her, silence fell. Then came the bows. One by one, members of the Star Blood Pack and the invited outer clans dropped their heads, exposing their necks in respect. “She is truly the Flame,” someone whispered. “She carries the old light.” Crystal’s gaze swept the hall. Her father and mother sat near the high table, pride evident on their faces. Edwin’s chin was lifted but his hand rested lightly atop his staff, as if ever ready. Sarah gave Crystal a quiet nod of love. Ethan leaned forwar

• Lycan's Mate    Chapter 34

  *Star Blood Pack — Training Grounds* The clang of metal echoed through the morning. Warriors moved in organized formation, claws slicing through the air in rhythm, yet tension threaded between each breath they took. Luca stood near the sparring ring, arms folded tightly. His gaze flicked from warrior to warrior, sharp and calculating. From the eastern gate, Ryder emerged cloaked in black and silver. “Report.” Luca stepped forward and handed over a sealed scroll. “Two border patrols haven’t returned. We sent scouts at dawn. No word yet.” Ryder’s brow furrowed, his fingers tightening around the scroll. “They’re moving faster than we thought.” “And this..” Luca lowered his voice, pulling a folded parchment from inside his armor. “We found it beneath one of Queen Elira’s handmaidens’ beds. Coded in symbols I’ve only seen on witchbound contracts.” Ryder’s gaze sharpened. “Decode it and do it quietly. If the Queen’s sending messages beyond our borders, I want to know who’s listening.

• Lycan's Mate    Chapter 33

  *Starblood Pack — The Balcony*Crystal leaned against the carved stone railing of her balcony, silver eyes tracing the sky as dawn gave way to pale blue light. The wind brushed her skin.Her thoughts were quiet, too quiet. Aelira had gone silent since their connection that morning. Behind her, the door opened softly.Ryder stepped into the sunlight, golden eyes finding her immediately. His bare chest bore the golden markings of the bond, still glowing faintly.“You left the bed,” he murmured, sliding his arms around her waist from behind.“I couldn’t sleep,” she said, leaning into him. “My mind’s still full.”“Of what?”Crystal hesitated. “The power. The changes. The things I don’t understand.”He rested his chin on her shoulder. “Then let’s understand them together.”She turned to face him. “You’re not scared?”“I’d walk through fire for you,” he said simply. “Why would I fear your light?”Her heart thudded but her mind wandered briefly, fleetingly to the Queen. She had yet to spea

• Lycan's Mate    Chapter 32

  *Starblood pack—The Alpha's Chamber*The morning sun spilled gently across the furs, filling the room with warmth.Crystal stirred beneath the sheets, her body aching not from pain but from the beautiful, sacred intensity of the night before.She reached out, her fingertips brushed warm skin.Ryder.He lay beside her, shirtless and still, his arm around her waist. His eyes, though closed, fluttered faintly, as if he were already half awake.“You’re awake,” he murmured, voice rough from sleep.“I am,” she whispered with a small smile.He shifted, pulling her closer. “I was afraid last night was a dream.”Her fingers moved over his marked chest, tracing the golden lines that shined faintly. “If it was, then we dreamt it together.”Ryder opened his eyes, golden and soft now, filled with reverence. “I marked you, Crystal. And I’ve never felt more whole.”“I felt it too,” she whispered, her voice trembling. “Like something inside me cracked open and finally… finally spoke.”She paused, a c

• Lycan's Mate    Chapter 31

  The Mating Night — The Alpha’s Chambers* Ryder carried Crystal through the silent corridors, his grip firm but gentle. She lay cradled in his arms, her head resting against his chest listening to the steady beating of his heart—her Alpha, her mate. The fire in his eyes had not dimmed since the bond sealed in the Great hall. Inside their chambers, moonlight spilled through the open windows turning the room into a dream. He set her down gently but his hands never left her waist. His golden eyes met hers, fierce and raw. “You’re mine now,” he growled softly, reverent. “Completely.” Crystal’s breath hitched as her hands slid up his chest, fingers grazing the embroidered collar of his tunic. “And you’re mine,” she whispered. He crashed his lips against hers, slow at first, tasting her as if she were made of starlight and breathless promises. But the kiss deepened. Hungry, desperate, claiming. When he pulled back, his eyes burned brighter. “Are you ready?” She nodded once