Luna by Contract, Mother in Secret
She was cursed by blood, bound by fear… and loved by the one man her bloodline said she could never have.
Aria Hale spent her life hiding from the truth of her lineage until one night of forbidden passion with Alpha Caden of the Darkfang Crest stripped him of his wolf and left her carrying a secret that could be the start of a war.
For two years, she stayed in the shadows, raising their son alone, haunted by the night that changed everything. But when her ruthless brother, Victor, the same man responsible for the death of Caden’s parents seeks to destroy the Darkfang Crest, Aria's life becomes more torn apart and complicated.
Bound by a six-month contract marriage to Alpha Caden, who doesn’t recognize her as the woman from his past. Aria walks a tightrope of lies, love, and looming danger.
On the other hand, Kael, Caden’s second-in-command, harbors a dangerous truth: he knows who Aria really is…
As her secret threatens to explode, her brother closes in with his hunger and desperation for power.
If the secrets locked within gets exposed would the truth stop Alpha Caden from doing the unthinkable? Or will he raise his blade against his own blood?
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Chapter: Chapter 15The Old Oak’s ShadowThe mist clung to the ground as Aria, Caden, and a small contingent of Darkfang warriors moved toward the old oak, a gnarled sentinel standing alone in a clearing sacred to the packs. Rollan was nestled in a sling against Aria’s chest, his tiny body warm but quiet, as if sensing the danger. The mark on his arm pulsed faintly, a beacon in the pre-dawn gloom. Caden walked ahead, his blade drawn, his broad frame a shield against the unseen threats lurking in the fog. Kael flanked them, his wounds slowing his steps but not his resolve, his eyes scanning the trees for any sign of Victor’s rogues.The old oak loomed closer, its twisted branches clawing at the sky like a warning. Aria’s heart pounded, Victor’s note burning in her memory: "Bring him to me at the old oak by dawn, or I’ll burn the keep." The deadline was here, and the air crackled with the promise of violence. She glanced at Caden, his face a mask of determination, but the sting of his earlier words— I’ll n
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Chapter: Chapter 14The Traitor’s MaskThe war room was a cauldron of tension, its air thick with the scent of sweat, blood, and betrayal. Aria stood in the shadows, Rollan cradled in her arms, his faint whimpers a stark contrast to the fury radiating from Caden. The Alpha stood at the center of the room, his icy blue eyes locked on Marcus, the council member now bound and kneeling before him. The other council members stood in a grim semicircle, their faces a mix of shock and suspicion. Kael leaned against the wall, his chest wound bandaged but his gaze sharp, watching every move like a hawk.Marcus, once a trusted advisor with a silver tongue and a polished demeanor, looked diminished in chains. His gray hair was disheveled, his eyes darting nervously, but a defiant smirk lingered on his lips. “You’ve got no proof, Alpha,” he said, his voice steady despite the bruises blooming on his face. “This is a mistake.”Caden’s fist slammed onto the table, the crack echoing like thunder. “A mistake?” he growled,
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Chapter: Chapter 13The Breaking PointThe trek back to Darkfang Keep was a tense, silent march through the mist-shrouded woods. Aria held Rollan close, his small body a fragile shield against the fear gnawing at her heart. Caden led the way, his broad shoulders rigid, his blade still drawn, its edge stained with the blood of Victor’s rogues. Kael limped behind, his chest wound seeping through his torn shirt, his face pale but resolute. The air was heavy with unspoken accusations, the traitor’s shadow looming over every step.Aria’s mind churned. Victor’s attack on the safehouse meant he was closer than she’d feared, his knowledge of Rollan’s mark a ticking bomb. The prophecy Rosalie had revealed—Rollan as either a savior or a destroyer—hung over her like a storm cloud. And Caden’s fragile trust, strained by her secrets, felt like it could snap at any moment. She glanced at Kael, his loyalty a question mark she couldn’t resolve. Was he truly her ally, or was his devotion to Caden a mask for betrayal?The
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Chapter: Chapter 12Into the AbyssThe night was a shroud of shadows as Aria fled the keep, Rollan bundled tightly against her chest. The drizzle had turned to mist, cloaking the woods in an eerie haze that muffled her footsteps. Rosalie’s words echoed in her mind—"Take Rollan and run", but each step away from Caden felt like a betrayal, even if it was to protect their son. The safehouse beyond the eastern ridge was her only hope, a sanctuary Rosalie swore would shield them from Victor’s reach. But the traitor’s existence gnawed at her, a poison seeping into her resolve. Someone close to Caden was feeding Victor secrets, and Aria couldn’t shake the fear that her flight might play into their hands.Rollan stirred, his tiny hand clutching her cloak, his amber eyes glinting in the dim light. The mark on his arm pulsed faintly, a reminder of the prophecy that made him both a miracle and a target. Aria pressed a kiss to his forehead, whispering, “I’ll keep you safe, no matter what.”The woods were alive with
Last Updated: 2025-07-17
Chapter: Chapter 11Fractured TrustThe rain had slowed to a drizzle as Aria followed Caden through the dense woods, Rollan cradled tightly against her chest. His small, steady breaths were a fragile comfort against the storm of uncertainty raging within her. Caden led the way, his broad frame cutting through the undergrowth with purpose, his blade still drawn and glistening with rogue blood. Kael trailed behind, supporting a groggy Rosalie, who leaned heavily on his uninjured arm. The group moved in tense silence, the weight of Aria’s revelations hanging like a shroud.The keep loomed in the distance, its black stone walls a stark silhouette against the storm clouds. Aria’s heart pounded as they approached, her mind racing with questions. Would Caden truly protect Rollan, or was his promise driven by duty rather than love? Could she trust him with the full truth about the prophecy, about the mark that made her son a target? And what of Kael, whose loyalty seemed torn between his Alpha and the secrets he
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Chapter: Chapter 10The Price of LoyaltyThe rain battered the forest, turning the ground beneath Aria’s feet into a slick, treacherous mire. She clung to Rollan, his small body pressed against her chest, his warmth the only anchor in the storm of fear and chaos. Rosalie led the way, her steps swift and sure despite the darkness, her knowledge of the woods guiding them toward a hidden cave near the Silver River. The distant howls of Victor’s rogues echoed through the trees, each one a reminder that time was running out.“Faster, Aria,” Rosalie urged, her voice low but urgent. “They’re closing in.”Aria’s legs burned, her breath ragged, but she pushed forward, Rollan’s soft whimpers spurring her on. The revelation about his mark—ancient, tied to her cursed bloodline—gnawed at her. Was he a key to salvation or a weapon Victor could wield? She couldn’t let her brother find out.The cave loomed ahead, a jagged maw in the rock face, concealed by vines and shadow. Rosalie parted the foliage, ushering Aria insi
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