LOGINAlpha Azrik's POV “By the light of the Eternal Moon, by the blood of our ancestors, and by the loyalty of this pack, we crown you as our Queen.”The high elder raised the crown, turned it beneath the moonlight, and settled it gently upon Selene's head as she knelt to take it. She looked pure and radiant in her white dress.She slowly rose and faced me.“You may begin the marking. Your Highness,” the elder said.I slipped the ceremonial blade and made a shallow cut across my palm. Selene took the blade from my hand and made the same cut on her own. Then I closed my fingers around hers, pressing our palms together so our blood could mingle.A new sensation surged through my veins as our bond strengthened. “Your Highness, it's time to mark the Queen,” the high elder announced.When I pulled against me, she flinched in my arms. Rage flared in my chest the moment I felt her discomfort and caught the flicker of disgust in her eyes.I bared her neck and sank my teeth into her with a hard
Melina's POV My head throbbed. My vision blurred.Dizziness crashed over me, and I felt like I was slipping into unconsciousness.My steps grew heavier as I walked through the cave.They said that once you enter the Moon Goddess's sacred cave, you never come out alive. And I was beginning to believe I might not see the light again.A vision slammed into me.A man was abusing a little girl.“Daddy, stop, please, you're hurting me,” she cried, begging him to stop.Then a woman came rushing in, holding a knife, and charged toward him.“Stay away from her, or I swear I will not hesitate to kill you.”The man let out a nasty laugh and stepped closer. “ You? Hurt me? You can't even hurt a fly, Maggie. You're nothing but a coward.”He moved with a terrifying speed, caught her, wrenched the knife from her grip, and stabbed her to death.The little girl screamed and scrambled to her Mother's side.“Mommy, wake up. Please. Mommy, don't leave me,” she clutched her mother's rigid body, rock
Alpha Azrik's POV I was drying my damp hair when Selene burst into my chambers without knocking.“What the hell?” I snarled.She stepped toward me, unfazed, and stopped in front of me, crossing her arms over her chest.“Is there something going on between you and Serena?”I tossed the towel on the floor. Then in one swift movement, I seized her by the throat, my fingers wrapping around her neck, not enough to choke her. But enough to remind her exactly who she was dealing with.Her breath caught, yet she refused to look away. “You're getting bolder.” I growled, “Listen carefully. I don't care whether you win this challenge or become the queen. That does not give you the right to question me or disrespect me.”I tightened my grip slightly, letting the warning sink in. “I'm your king. Never forget that.”My eyes locked onto hers, cold and merciless. “And if you storm into my chambers demanding an answer again, I won't hesitate a second to snap your neck. Am I clear?”Azrik! Have you l
Melina's POV I stood on the Arena ground facing the she- wolf called Serena. She smirked at me, her lips curling with a cruel, evil smile. At that moment, everything clicked. I finally understood what she had been doing the previous day in Azrik’s office. He had chosen her to be my opponent. But I cannot understand the reason behind this woman's hostility toward me.The judge raised his hand and gave the signal to start.Serena didn’t waste a second. She lunged at me with terrifying speed, her claws extended with a snarl ripping from her throat.But I was ready for her. I sidestepped her wild swing at the last second. My fist drove hard into her ribs, she gasped and staggered, but she recovered fast, then she spun and threw a vicious hook aimed at my jaw.I ducked under it and countered with an uppercut that snapped her head back. The crowd roared. Adrenaline surged through me, hot and sharp. She was stronger, but I was faster and more disciplined; every punch I landed chipped away
Alpha Azrik's POV I watched from the royal platform as Selene emerged from the treeline, dragging the boar behind her. She looked utterly worn-out, head to toe in mud and sweat, her clothes torn in places, her breathing laboured. Yet there was a fierce, determined fire in her eyes that refused to dim. A triumphant smile touched her lips when the judge declared her victory in the first trial. Then her gaze lifted and locked directly onto mine. A diffident little smirk tugged at the corner of her mouth, as if she were saying. You lost. I won. Our mate is not only beautiful but also smart, courageous, and strong even without a wolf. Zayden purred with deep satisfaction. I clenched my jaw, struggling to contain the rage blazing in my chest. She had actually done it. That weak wolfless omega I had chosen, the hardest possible prey for her, completed the hunt. And she had brought the beast down alive using nothing but a rope and a knife. This wasn't supposed to happen. Yet she sto
Melina's POV I finished pulling on my top and leggings. Then headed straight to the gym. The trials begin tomorrow, and I need every spare minute to prepare. There were about five trails: The hunt. The Arena. Alpha commend. The sacred cave, and finally, the crowd's choice.He deliberately chose a werewolf physical strength test for me, knowing it was my weakest area. He expected me to fail. But he would be disappointed eventually.The moment I stepped into the gym, a tall, powerfully built man turned toward me. He bowed his head respectfully.“Your Royal Highness. I'm Gamma Chase. I will be assisting with your training today.” I smiled softly. “Hello, Chase. It's nice to meet you.” “Shall we begin, Your Royal Highness?” he asked politely.“Yes,” I replied.We started with cardio to warm up, then moved into fighting techniques and attack tactics. Chase was patient but thorough, correcting my stance and demonstrating how to counter a larger opponent's strength. His hands were firm
Trigger Warming: This chapter contains a scene of sexual assault that may be distressing for some readers.Selene's POVMy eyes slowly fluttered open, a soft sleepy smile spreading across my lips.I had the most beautiful dream. I finally found my mate…and he saved me from Lance.“It's not a dream,
My smile vanished instantly. The warmth I had seen in his eyes last night was gone, replaced by a distant, cold stare.“Let's get this over with,” he said.“What do you mean,” I whispered, my voice already breaking.“I can't accept a mate like you, I'm an Alpha. I cannot have a weak omega stripper
Alpha Azrik's POV-Three years later-I adjusted my tie in the mirror. After years of relentless pressure, I had finally given in to my parents' demands to get a mate and have an heir to the throne.Tonight was the unofficial engagement dinner.My mother had chosen her. Melina is the daughter of he
Alpha Azrik's Pov “Your highness, someone's called saying Prince Ryker is drunk and started a fight at some club in the human world,” my Beta, Blaze, mind-linked me. “Not again!” I groaned, pinching the bridge of my nose. “Where the hell is his bodyguard?” I asked, initiation lacing my voice.







