Chapter: epilogue The late afternoon sun bathed the garden in a warm golden glow, casting long shadows across the vibrant flowerbeds and neatly trimmed grass. I sat on the balcony of the pack house, a steaming mug of tea cradled in my hands, my eyes fixed on the scene below. Darius was out there with our ten-month-old son, Rowan, his tiny figure a bundle of energy as he toddled around, mimicking his father’s movements. Darius, ever the patient Alpha, was teaching him the basics of fighting in his human form—simple stances, little punches that were more flailing than fierce. It was the most adorable thing I’d ever seen, Rowan’s chubby fists swinging wildly while Darius pretended to dodge, his deep laughter echoing through the garden. “Look at you, little warrior,” Darius said, his voice carrying up to me as he crouched to Rowan’s level, his massive frame comically hunched to match his son’s height. “Gotta keep your guard up, buddy. Like this.” He raised his fists, exaggerating the motion, and Rowan gi
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Chapter: 114When I woke, I was back in our room, the soft morning light filtering through the curtains. The bed was warm, the familiar scent of pine and Darius surrounding me. I shifted, realizing the space beside me was empty, and a flicker of panic sparked until I saw him standing by the window. His broad silhouette was outlined against the dawn, his shoulders tense, as if he’d been keeping watch over the world outside. He turned, sensing me stir, and his face softened. “Selene,” he murmured, crossing the room in a few strides. He leaned down, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead, his lips lingering. I squeezed his hand, my voice groggy but urgent. “Where’s the baby?” He smiled, pointing to a cradle nestled beside the bed, its soft white linens glowing in the dim light. “Right there,” he said, his voice low and reverent. I sat up, wincing slightly at the ache in my body, and peered into the cradle. Our son slept peacefully, his tiny chest rising and falling, his face relaxed in a way that ma
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Chapter: 113I could feel him tensing, his moans growing louder, my name spilling from his lips like a prayer. I pushed him further, faster, until his release hit, his cum spilling as he gripped the bed, his body shuddering. I licked him clean, savoring the way he trembled beneath me, his chest heaving. But then, a sharp, searing pain sliced through my abdomen, and I jerked upright, a gasp escaping my lips. Darius’s eyes snapped open, his pleasure replaced by instant concern. He was on his feet in a flash, his hands steadying me. “What is it?” he asked, his voice sharp with worry. I clutched my stomach, the pain intensifying, stealing my breath. “Darius,” I managed, my voice trembling. “The baby… I think it’s coming.” “Shit,” he cursed, his eyes wide as he sprang into action, running around the room in a frantic search for clothes. I tried to stand, but another wave of pain hit, and I collapsed back onto the bed, a string of curses spilling from my lips. “Dammit,” I hissed, gripping the sheets.
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Chapter: 112The pack erupted in cheers, their voices a wild, joyous cacophony that echoed through the night. I could feel their love, their pride, wrapping around us like a warm blanket.When we finally pulled apart, breathless and grinning, Darius kept his arm around me, his touch protective and possessive. “You’re stuck with me now,” he murmured, his lips brushing my ear.“Wouldn’t have it any other way,” I whispered back, my heart so full it felt like it might burst. The elder raised her hands, silencing the crowd. “Pack of Black Oak,” she called, her voice carrying over the clearing. “I present your Alpha and Luna, bound by blood and blessed by the Moon Goddess. May you thrive under their leadership.”Another wave of howls and cheers rose, and I felt a lump in my throat as I looked out at the pack—our pack. Their faces were lit with joy, from the youngest pups to the grizzled warriors, all united in this moment. Megan, Dianne, and Diva were at the front, clapping wildly, while Rhea bounced on
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Chapter: 111The others fell into step behind us, their excited whispers and giggles trailing like a soft melody. My dress swished around my legs, the ivory silk catching the light as we descended, and I felt like I was floating—half from the moment, half from the weight of what was about to happen. I was about to become the Luna of the Black Oak Pack, officially bound to Darius in front of everyone we loved.We stepped out into the evening air, the sky painted in deep indigo with the full moon rising, casting a silvery glow over the pack lands. The grand hall’s outdoor venue was breathtaking, transformed into something straight out of a dream. Lanterns hung from the trees, their soft light dancing across tables draped in white linen, adorned with roses and ivy. Pack members stood in a semicircle, their faces bright with anticipation, their eyes following me as we approached. The air hummed with energy, the kind only a pack under a full moon could summon.And then I saw him. Darius stood at the
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Chapter: 110“Not a chance. The pack’s got this. You go be a Luna and leave the kitchen to us.”I laughed, exchanging quick greetings with a few pack members who passed through, their faces bright with excitement for the ceremony. Their energy was contagious, but I could feel the weight of the day settling in. I was about to head toward Darius’s office to find him when the low rumble of an engine caught my attention. A sleek Hilux pulled into the driveway, its tires crunching on the gravel. I paused, curiosity piqued, and spotted Darius emerging from the hallway, his broad frame filling the space as he strode toward me, his eyes scanning the scene.The driver’s door opened, and Leon stepped out, his familiar lopsided grin lighting up his face. He circled the truck to open the passenger door, and out stepped Lissa, her eyes sparkling with a love-struck glow that made my heart squeeze. She looked radiant, her hand tucked into Leon’s as they approached, and I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of t
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Chapter: 90The time for petty talk is over, now let the real fun begin.The mental statement came with that same cold, voiceless echo, followed by a change in his stance. He drew himself up, his idle interest giving way to a tense, ready menace. The air, already freezing and heavy with rot, seemed to tremble with expectation. He meant to end the games, and that sent raw fear racing through me. I knew his idea of fun meant endless torment.No. I refused to let him control the fight. I had to take charge, even if only for a moment.“Or maybe you should stop being a coward and fight me like a normal person,” I cut in, wincing at the word normal since he was far from it, “get out of my head and come at me physically.”The boldness stunned even me. I felt Aliya's quiet growl of support in my mind. It was a bold gamble, meant to pull him from his lofty mental rule into a place where I could stand a chance, the real world. He spoke without lips or voice, staying beyond my reach, and that made him invin
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Chapter: 89I forced my eyes open, clamping my teeth on my lip to dull the hurt. The iron taste of blood hit me hard against the eerie quiet that choked the place. I shoved the sting in my side into a dull ache. I needed to see what remained.Alexa? I called in my mind. The link felt weak, far away, like yelling into a storm.But she answered softly, Something has gone terribly wrong, Ashley. I don't know what is happening or happened but...Her words faded, and the quiet she left screamed in my head. Alexa never cut off like that. Her uncertainty scared me more than any visible danger.But what? I asked, standing despite the pain.A breath nearly slipped out as my sore muscles rebelled, but I held it in. Pain came second. The cool ground moved under me, and I scanned the empty area, looking for any sign of the pillar, of Adrian, of Katrina. Gone. All of it vanished.He’s here, another voice said in my head. Aliya.Aliya's tone was deep, fierce, ready for battle. It brought awful relief. At least
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Chapter: 88A sudden cold wind blew through the area, making me shiver deeply. The air became very icy right away, and with that change— dread. It was more than just getting cooler; it was a quick, strong pull of all heat, like falling into a dark cave during a cold season. The switch happened so fast it seemed less like normal weather and more like something pushing in—a thick cover of freezing fear. My breathing stopped short, turning into a seen mist before it faded into the strong chill. My skin felt rough, the small hairs rising up, not only from the low temperature but from a basic, deep scare that went into my body. Every feeling told me to escape, to find cover, but my feet stayed stuck, trapped in the quick freeze. “Ashley!!!” Adrian yelled my name. The noise of my name, pulled from his mouth with such strong fear, broke through the quiet of the chill like a real hit. It was a noise that ended the hold of the freezing air, shaking me from my short freeze. That yell—it wasn’t the call
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Chapter: 87Their powers hit our little team with full strength without letting us catch our breath. The group of monsters struck our row like a big wave crashing into a weak barrier. The noise was very loud—a bad blend of growling, ripping skin, and the loud shouts of our fighters. There was no chance for plans, only quick, urgent protection. The crash sent a shake through our setup, making me put all my attention into holding against the pure, body force of the foe.I tried again to use Alexa's power. Even with the strong being of Aliya, the dragon force, flowing through my center, I felt not whole. The dragon was strong, but odd, not known. I needed the rough, known wildness of my Wolf, the natural, battling anger that was part of my true self. I reached into the quiet empty space where Alexa had been caught, sending out an urgent, inner request, a fighter's call for her other part.And amazingly, she answered and came alive inside me with a roar. The comeback was quick, strong, and wonderful.
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Chapter: 86I ran to them while my thoughts spun. The relief was a physical force, overwhelming the exhaustion and the fear. I didn’t run with grace; I stumbled, propelled by the desperate, raw need to confirm this impossible reality. The ground beneath my feet was soft and yielding, a stark contrast to the cold, hard stone of the forgotten hall, yet my mind refused to trust the sensation. Nothing made sense. The shift had been too complete, too absolute. It shattered all my comprehension of time and space. Was it an illusion? Or is this an illusion? I couldn't distinguish between the nightmare and the miracle. Was the ancient chamber the dream, or was this sun-dappled clearing, this sudden, impossible reunion, merely the final, cruel layer of the villain’s magic? A brief, deceptive calm before the true terror began? I hugged my mother to be sure they were real. I didn't reach for her with a gentle embrace; I crashed into her, my arms closing around her with desperate, consuming force, burying
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Chapter: 85His body whipped around in a swift motion, so fast it was less a physical turning and more a shift in the air itself. The blind, channeling emptiness that had possessed him vanished, replaced by a terrible, immediate lucidity. The failure of the ritual had ripped him out of his trance, forcing him back into the cold, strategic cruelty of his own mind. His body was tense, coils of uncontrolled, angry power radiating off him in hot, suffocating waves. And his eyes landed directly on me. I was no longer pretending to look ahead. The necessity of the disguise had crumbled with the bowl. I dropped the vacant stare, allowing the fire of my defiance, the sheer, blazing fury of the dragon-awakening, to show. I was looking back at him now as his scowl deepened. The raw, predatory rage that distorted his features was chilling, an expression of absolute hatred toward the one small human who dared to ruin his millennia-in-the-making plan. His eyes had returned back to their black, hollow, soul
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Chapter: 5Olivia grabbed my hand, pulling me into the crowd inside. The hall was huge, packed with people dancing and talking, their voices blending with the heavy beat of the music. The disco lights flashed overhead, making everything feel chaotic and alive. “Dance, Bella,” Olivia said, giving me a playful shove. “You look like hell.” Normally, I would’ve laughed at her bluntness, but not now. My mind was too tangled, spinning with questions about the pillar, the words, the guy who’d let us in. “Maybe I should’ve just stayed home,” I muttered, half to myself. Olivia shook her head, her curls bouncing. “No, Bella, you’re acting strange,” she said, her voice firm but not unkind. “This place is awesome. Stop overthinking and have fun.” “Maybe I am,” I said, my voice trailing off. “But did you see that guy? The way he…” I stopped, my words catching in my throat as my eyes landed on something across the room. There was another space, separated from the main hall by thin iron bars, like a cage but
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Chapter: 4“Oh my word, look at that!” Olivia squealed, stopping so suddenly I almost bumped into her. I followed her gaze to the side, where she was staring at something across the street. It was a new bar, or at least it looked new. The building had always been there, this old brick place we’d passed a million times, but it had never officially opened. Now, it was lit up with disco lights lining the outside, flashing in patterns that made the whole place look alive. You could feel the heavy beating of speakers coming from inside, a low thump that vibrated through the ground, even though we couldn’t hear any actual music. I figured the doors must be soundproof or something, keeping all the noise contained.“Wow,” Ethan said, his eyes wide as he took in the sight. “That place looks awesome.”“Let’s check it out,” he suggested, already starting to walk toward it. His excitement was infectious, and for the first time all day, I felt a spark of interest. I couldn’t even argue. I mean, I needed some
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Chapter: 3“So,” I said, changing the subject before they could start bickering again, “what’s the plan for today? It’s Saturday, no school, no homework—well, not yet anyway.”Olivia perked up, her eyes lighting up. “We could go to the mall. I need new shoes, and there’s that smoothie place we haven’t been to in forever.”Ethan groaned, slumping back on the couch. “The mall? Really? That’s, like, the most boring place ever. Can’t we do something fun, like go to the arcade or sneak into that old abandoned house on Maple Street?”Olivia made a face, wrinkling her nose. “The abandoned house? Gross, Ethan. It’s probably full of spiders and, like, mold or something. I’m not trying to die of an infection today.”“It’s not gross, it’s adventurous,” Ethan said, sitting up straighter, like he was ready to defend his idea to the death. “Come on, Bella, back me up here. You’re not scared of a little dust, are you?”I laughed, shaking my head. “I’m not picking sides. You two figure it out. But if we’re voti
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Chapter: 2They exchanged a quick look, and Ethan finally backed off, letting Olivia walk in first. His jaw was tight, like he was biting back a dozen snarky comments, but he kept quiet. Olivia, though, wasn’t about to let it go. She sauntered in, fanning her hand dramatically in front of her face.“Finally, fresh air,” she said, her voice dripping with exaggeration. “I hope you know your smell almost choked me to death.”Ethan’s mouth opened, then snapped shut as he took a deep breath, clearly trying not to take the bait. I turned away, heading toward the kitchen where I could hear my parents moving around, probably making breakfast. I had to get out of there before I burst out laughing and made the whole thing worse. Olivia and Ethan’s bickering was like a daily ritual, and as much as it made me roll my eyes, it was also kind of comforting. It was normal, unlike the dreams that chased me every night.As I already expected, I found them in the kitchen, Mom making breakfast and Dad fastening his
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Chapter: 1I was standing at the edge of a cliff overlooking an endless pit, where there was nothing beneath, no life, no water, land, or any sign of life, everything was just still darkness when suddenly curling smokes started rising upwards out of the depth, I stumbled backwards but it was coming right at me, I opened my mouth but nothing came out, after what felt like forever of being glued to the spot I finally found the ability to move my legs, I turned around and ran without looking back, I didn't know if the smoke or whatever was controlling it was still after me, I didn't stop or turn to look I just kept running until my legs hurt so bad and wobbly like I was going to fall and pass out then suddenly I heard an ear-piercing scream ahead of me, I came to an abrupt stop and was met with two pairs of glowing silver eyes staring down at me, I screamed and tried to move back until I landed back first on the ground, and then it was gone, for a moment I just lay there before squinting my eyes op
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