Novels by doublejoyjuba

The night was thick with mist, the moon veiled in a pale glow that seemed to illuminate the forest in silver. Aria’s footsteps echoed faintly against the forest floor as she walked beside Varek. They had ventured beyond the castle walls, slipping past the guards with practiced ease. For once, there was no threat nipping at their heels—only the pull of the bond that seemed to thrum stronger with each passing day.Aria pulled her cloak tighter, but it wasn’t the cold that made her shiver. It was him—always him. Varek walked with that effortless grace, his tall frame casting shadows that seemed to bend to his presence. The air carried the scent of pine and faint iron—his scent—wild and intoxicating, stirring things inside her that she refused to name aloud.“You’ve been restless,” Varek said finally, his deep voice breaking the quiet. He didn’t look at her, but she could feel his awareness wrapping around her as tightly as the bond.Aria scoffed, though her heart was beating far too fast

Chapter Twenty-Nine – The Bond TestedThe night draped itself in silver shadows, the moon hanging heavy above the werewolf city as though it too sensed the weight of what was unfolding. The Council Hall, an imposing structure of black stone and glass, towered in the heart of the territory. Tonight, it wasn’t just a place of politics—it was the battlefield where Aria and Varek’s bond would be tested more than ever before.Aria’s heart hammered as she entered the hall at Varek’s side, her hand wrapped around his arm. She could feel the eyes on her—wolves from every clan, elders with sharp gazes, allies and enemies alike whispering as she passed.The stubborn Luna… she heard it in their murmurs. Some spoke it with admiration, others with disdain. But Aria held her head high, her emerald eyes flashing with the fire of a woman who would not bow. She was Varek’s mate, his equal, and tonight she would prove it.Varek’s hand tightened over hers briefly, a silent reassurance. His presence was

The first thing Aria became aware of was warmth.Not the warmth of blankets or fire, but something deeper, steady—alive.Her cheek rested against the solid wall of Varek’s chest, the steady thud of his heartbeat beneath her ear a rhythm that anchored her. His arm was draped securely around her waist, heavy yet protective, as though even in sleep he refused to let her go.For a moment, she simply lay there, eyes closed, listening to the symphony of the forest around them—the chirping of crickets, the soft rustle of leaves stirred by the morning breeze, the faint gurgle of the stream nearby. Yet all of it faded when compared to the sound of his breathing, slow and even, the rise and fall of his chest beneath her hand.Her lips curved into a small smile.Last night hadn’t been a dream.Her wolf stirred within, content, purring like a satisfied creature. The bond between them no longer felt like a thread but a pulsing, radiant force that thrummed with every heartbeat. She could feel him n

The night sky stretched endlessly above them, jeweled with a thousand stars, but Aria barely noticed. The only star she saw, the only sun, the only flame, was Varek.He hovered over her like a shadow and a promise, his golden eyes burning brighter than the moon itself. Every inch of him radiated raw strength and untamed desire, yet his touch remained deliberate, careful, as though she were both the most fragile thing in existence and the fiercest treasure he had ever claimed.Aria’s heart pounded against her ribs, her breath uneven as her fingers traced the sharp line of his jaw. The rough stubble there tickled her fingertips, a reminder of his humanity, even as his wolf prowled so close to the surface.“You don’t know what you’ve started, Aria,” Varek said, his voice low and gravelly.“I know exactly what I’ve started,” she whispered back, her lips curving into a defiant smile. “Do you?”His chest rumbled with a growl, though the sound carried more hunger than warning. He lowered him

The forest was hushed, almost reverent, as if even the trees knew something sacred was unfolding. The air carried the earthy scent of pine and moss, laced with the faintest touch of wildflowers that grew at the forest’s edge. The river in the distance whispered over smooth stones, its gentle song weaving into the night air.But Aria only heard one thing—the heavy, steady rhythm of Varek’s breathing as he stood before her.Her lips still tingled from his kiss, her body thrumming with a restless energy she had never felt before. It was as though every nerve in her skin had come alive, every beat of her heart echoing with his. She had kissed men before, fleeting, meaningless brushes of lips—but nothing like this. Nothing that made her feel claimed, undone, yet whole all at once.Varek’s hands cupped her face, his thumb brushing across her cheek. His golden eyes glowed faintly beneath the silver moonlight, his wolf so close to the surface it made her chest tighten.“You’re trembling,” he

The moon was high, silver light spilling across the balcony as the night wrapped the castle in a hushed stillness. The air felt thick, electric, almost alive, as if it knew what was about to happen between them.Aria stood by the balcony railing, her fingers gripping the cool stone as she stared at the glowing forest below. The night breeze whispered against her skin, but it wasn’t the chill that sent shivers down her spine—it was the sensation of being watched.She didn’t have to turn to know it was him.“Couldn’t sleep?” Varek’s voice was low, like velvet sliding over steel, the deep rumble of his tone curling in her chest.Aria swallowed hard before answering. “Maybe I didn’t want to.”When she finally turned, he was there—leaning in the doorway, hair tousled, shirt half unbuttoned, and eyes dark with an intensity that made her pulse skip. His presence filled the space, drawing her in like gravity itself.“You’ve been avoiding me all day,” he said, taking a slow step forward.“I wa