Broken trust: Luna's awakening
“Maybe I'll come back later. I'm sorry,” I said, tension strangling my voice.
“No, please. Stay!” He said in a calm tone. I looked at him hysterically, and, like he had just recognised his own nudity, he smiled confidently. “I'll just put on something if you're uncomfortable.”
“Uncomfortable?” I scoffed, trying to sound assuring. “No, I'm not uncomfortable. I've seen a lot of naked boys.”
He shot a glance at me, sending a thrill running down my chest. “Boys?” He asked, closing the distance between us.
He grabbed my left hand and placed it on his hard breast, his heart beating steady, a stark contrast to mine, which raced like an antelope running from a predator in a jungle.
“Well… I've seen a lot of naked boys, but not a naked man…” I whispered softly, gazing and feeling lost in his starry eyes.
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Reina Grayson, the wolf-less Alpha's daughter, harbours a dangerous secret: she possesses a silver wolf. If her Pack discovers, she’ll be killed. When Alpha Van Killian, whom she was forced to marry, rejects her for her step-sister, Reina is poisoned and dies.
Gifted a second chance by the Moon Goddess, she is reborn as Narah Smith. On her eighteenth birthday, she uncovers her true identity, but she had lost her wolf. She returns to her hometown, now living among her enemies as a common maid.
As she navigates her past, she forms a bond with Alpha Van, who believes she’s his second chance mate despite being married to her step-sister. But with a vengeful heart and a determination to uncover the mysteries of her death, Narah must choose: embrace her fated mate or accept Alpha Zander’s proposal?
Can she seek revenge on those who wronged her, or will she remain forever in the shadows?
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Chapter: CHAPTER 141: Happily ever after?NARAH'S POV Arthur and Dahlia. Oh dear! Arthur and Dahlia visited and asked for forgiveness, but I had already forgiven them. Besides, I became friends with their son, Luca. He was a really nice kid. Hanadin and Rachael started dating with her father's permission. Beta Henry had a change of heart toward Hanadin. Although, he said Hanadin was weird. Bryan asked Liora out, and she responded with a big fat “No.” Good heavens, she had been avoiding him recently. He wouldn't stop accompanying her wherever she went, and he promised he would wait for her until she changed her mind. “Or until he meets his fated mate,” Liora told me when recounting the story of how he tailed her to the store when she went to get groceries with Cindy. Bryan and Jeremiah got closer and became inseparable. Beta Solomon's wife still didn't like Bryan, but Jeremiah didn’t care and told her it wasn't Bryan's fault that her husband slept with another woman and brought forth a son—Bryan. How sweet. Br
Last Updated: 2025-02-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 140: Home is where the heart isNARAH’S POV It was finally over. The Moon Jade was gone. The weight that had burdened so many for centuries had finally been lifted. I could feel the peace settling into my bones, like the calm after a storm. The power that had once ruled over so many was now nothing but dust and memory. The curse was broken, and it was over. When I focused all of my powers into extracting it from Beta Bernard, my mind was disturbed by memories of how the Jade had been passed down through generations. Many years after Jenna and Ophelia's death, the farmers working on the land to build a bridge dug up Jenna's remains from her grave, and that was how they discovered the Moon Jade. It was later passed on from one Alpha to another, a King to another, a governor, a Duke, a duchess, and they all had one name for it: “the cursed gemstone” due to the number of people who had died because of it. Many had tried to destroy the Moon Jade, but it wouldn't budge. So, it was sold to a princess who gav
Last Updated: 2025-02-03
Chapter: CHAPTER 139: The cost of battleNARAH'S POV I couldn’t afford to break down in front of Alpha Van, not now. I forced my lips into a smile, but even I could see how hollow it was. I wasn’t okay—nothing about this was okay—but I couldn’t let him carry that burden alone. “I'm good. Are you okay?” “My love... I’m sorry,” he whispered, his voice full of raw emotion. “I can't let you fight all by yourself.” “You don't have to worry, ” I assured him, the vacant emptiness in my eyes returning, revealing the presence of my hybrid wolf. “We’ll fix this. Together.” Minisi had done her part—to protect the foetus, but now, if she didn't lend me her full strength, there would be no home for my unborn child, or the people of Vaelothor to live in. My bones groaned in protest as they stretched, snapping and dislocating with a sickening crunch. A searing pain tore through my muscles, each shift a fresh agony, my skin stretching and tearing as though it couldn’t contain the transformation. The heat from within radiated o
Last Updated: 2025-02-02
Chapter: CHAPTER 138: The battle between light and dark NARAH'S POV Van’s muscles bulged with effort as he absorbed the impact, his body seizing under the power with a coldness such as I had never seen. I could feel his pain through the bond we shared.With a guttural scream, his body surged forward, breaking through the dark energy like a battering ram. He wasn’t fully healed, but he was strong—strong enough to fight for us.Beta Bernard's eyes widened in surprise. He had expected the lethal force to end Alpha Van's life in the frightful encounter.“Thank goodness,” I muttered under my breath, taking a stand by Curtis's (Alpha Van) side.He had taken a blow meant for me. I was more than grateful that he had, but I just prayed that he was truly okay and that nothing awful would happen to him.He didn’t let Beta Bernard’s attack stop him. He was back, fighting for what was right, and I fought by his side.“Change of plan,” Beta Bernard said, blocking my kicks. “I'm going to kill both of you right here.”“I'd like to see you try,” I raved.
Last Updated: 2025-02-01
Chapter: CHAPTER 137: The truth there isNARAH'S POV Standing face to face with Van's direwolf, my heart leaped for joy. As my hands slowly trailed over its soft, stunning black fur, it growled tenderly, leaning its head on my arm.Suddenly, with the speed of light, Beta Bernard grabbed me from the side, lifting me into the air, his laughter cutting through the atmosphere like a blade.“Let me go,” I shouted, the wisps of my breath curling in the air as I wriggled in his arms. I could see Alpha Van's wolf running after us, its gaze drifting toward the sky now and then. I didn't even get a moment more to rejoice at his breaking free.Although I had initially wanted to get to Beta Bernard, now that I was soaring about twenty thousand feet above the ground and knowing he had the power to throw me off at any moment, I had a change of heart.“I'll show you what real power looks like,” he said, focusing above as he rose higher.My heart was pounding rapidly, my stomach churning with every gust of air I breathed in. “Murdering p
Last Updated: 2025-01-31
Chapter: CHAPTER 136: PowerNARAH'S POV I wiped my tears, smiling and nodding, but it was only for a split second before the creature pounced on me, pinning me to the ground. It seemed to be fighting with the voices in its head, staggering back, growling, and throwing punches at its own head.My heart hammered in my chest as my shuddering legs managed to find the strength to support me. Frantically, I dashed through the clearing once more. However, Beta Bernard was no longer in sight. The creature—Van— was hot on my heels again, a twisted shadow of the man I loved. Each desperate step felt like it could be my last, but there was no time to stop.No! I couldn't stop. Not now, not when Beta Bernard was still out there, controlling everything and planning to destroy people's lives.I glanced over my shoulder just in time to see Alpha Van stumble again, his paws pounding the earth, his body fighting against the unnatural force that gripped him.It was as if a part of him, deep inside, was beginning to take charge,
Last Updated: 2025-01-30
Chapter: 185.☆☆SUMMER’S POV☆☆There was just silence, and then the call would end. I’d caught myself staring at his photos and watching videos of him more times than I could count. But I never reached out. I tried to, but I was too afraid.By the time a year and a few months had slipped by, things were back to normal. It had been two years since I was rescued from Jake. Today was my last therapy session. I was going to return to school again. I was really excited about it.“Hi. My name is Summer Peterson. I’m 20 years old. I live in Dallas with my amazing dad and my cute little brother, who, I’m afraid, isn’t so little anymore. I’m grateful to be surrounded by loved ones. I used to think there was nothing special about me. But over the years, I realized that I was special. I don’t need validation. I don’t need anyone to make me feel special because I was made special. We all are. My dad told me that what people say about me is an opinion I’m allowed to receive or toss aside. Their words don't defi
Last Updated: 2025-12-29
Chapter: 184.☆☆SUMMER’S POV☆☆(Six months later)“Did you ever see the cruelty behind his eyes?” the prosecutor asked.I was the last witness called to the stand. My gaze lifted, meeting Jake’s across the room for the first time. His eyes were hollow. They were dark and haunted. A cold shiver ran down my spine, but I held his gaze firmly. Memories of my best friend flashed through my mind. But I didn't see him in that room. I only saw someone who looked just like him. It was a monster hiding behind his face, wearing his skin.“At first,” I answered softly. “No. He was my best friend. My ride or die. Best friends till we die. But when I saw what he was capable of, I saw the man who… who ruined lives and ruined me.”Grief flickered across Jake’s face. I saw tears stream down his cheeks. The judge leaned forward. “Mr. Jacob, do you have anything to say before sentencing?”Jake stood. His eyes never left mine. “I’d do it again. For you.”A gasp erupted in the courtroom. My heart pounded. I looked aw
Last Updated: 2025-12-29
Chapter: 183.☆☆SUMMER'S POV☆☆ I quietly left the hallway, dragging myself upstairs, back into my room. Hayden came to see me afterward. “Hey, nugget.” I forced a thin smile. “I came to check up on you. Since Agnes is leaving for school very soon, you want me around more?” I didn't respond. I just stared. He waited for an answer. I couldn't say a word. A short laugh escaped his mouth. He sat beside me, nervous. “Umm, I don't know how you’re feeling, but I want you to know one thing; you’re never alone. You have your dad, Keith, your relatives, and you’ll always have me. Always. Whatever you want, whatever you need, you let me know. Okay?” I nodded once, tears filling my eyes. He caught a tear that slipped. “I love you, Summer Peterson.” “I love you, Hayden Dylan.” He embraced me like it was the last time he’d ever see me again. Then he kissed my forehead. He didn't tell me what he had discussed with my dad. He just leaned back, his piercing blue eyes taking in every inch of me, and then
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Chapter: 182.☆☆SUMMER'S POV☆☆(A week later)Subject: Medical Leave of Absence ApprovalDear Summer Peterson,Following review of your circumstances and supporting documentation, the university has approved a Medical Leave of Absence effective immediately.Your academic record and scholarship status will be preserved during this period. Reinstatement will require medical clearance upon your return.There is no deadline for healing.Sincerely,Dean SamsonI read the email until the words stopped looking like words and started looking like wounds. I wasn’t expelled. I wasn’t dismissed. I wasn’t forgotten. I was suspended in time.I couldn’t return to school—but I was still a student. Still a girl with a future that waited patiently while I stood still, shaking. Someone people would whisper about. That’s her. The kidnapped one. The broken one.I didn’t know how to exist in a world where I was free. That was the first thing I realized after Jake was gone. Hayden returned to me as he promised. He was
Last Updated: 2025-12-27
Chapter: 181.♡♡HAYDEN'S POV♡♡My dad told me I'd been in a coma for over a month. By the time I woke up, he’d already held a funeral for me on JT’s order. JT had been held hostage by Tara but managed to escape when she traveled to France for Thanksgiving. I hadn’t even known I had a grandfather—my mother and JT’s dad. JT and my mother had left their family long before I was born. They’d been part of the mafia but wanted no part of it anymore, so they moved to New York and cut all ties. While I was still in a coma, JT discovered a particular drug that the De Crest family had been secretly producing in their lab. He did research on the drugs and used it on me. It slowed my heart to almost nothing. My pulse barely existed. JT believed it would have a reverse effect on me.He also said the only way Tara and her family would leave me alone was if they believed I was dead. So, they buried me alive. When the drugs wore off, my eyes snapped open.And I didn't just wake up the same man I was before Jake
Last Updated: 2025-12-26
Chapter: 180.☆☆SUMMER'S POV☆☆I’d never been happier in my entire life than I was right now. Nothing could ever compare to the joy of seeing Hayden again. Absolutely fucking nothing. My Hayden was here with me. Alive. My soul snatcher.I hadn’t mentioned it, but my glasses flew off when Jake slammed me into the basement floor. Ever since then, the world had existed in grainy shapes and blurred edges. My vision wasn’t all that awful, but viewing the world through blurry pupils wasn’t exactly comforting either.And once tears pooled in my eyes, I was practically blind. I could see Hayden as he leaned back and wiped my tears away. I could see the way his eyes glistened—tears he refused to let fall. He didn’t want to be weak in front of me. And honestly, now wasn’t the time for weakness.I heard Tara moving fast. Then she stopped—just a few feet away—and froze. Hayden lifted me from the snow, steadying me with both hands. I tucked myself behind him, my body trembling uncontrollably.“You good?” he as
Last Updated: 2025-12-25
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