ログインChapter 114The twins kicked sharply just before dawn.Selene woke with a gasp, one hand gripping the sheets. Killian was awake instantly, already at her side.“Is it time?” he asked.She breathed through the sensation and shook her head. “Not yet, but soon. They are just being mischievous.”He helped her sit up, his movements careful, like he had practiced it a million times. They had prepared for this moment in every way they could, yet the weight of it still pressed gently against his heart.Later that day, Selene gathered the healers and midwives. There was calm in her voice, but also quiet excitement.“The twins will arrive before the next full moon,” she said. “Everything must be ready.”Word spread quickly, not as gossip, but as joy. Wolves smiled openly. Gifts began appearing outside their door. Small charms, blankets, and carved wooden toys.Elenar stood watching it all, arms crossed. “They already have an entire pack protecting them,” he said.Selene reached for his hand. “A
Chapter 113The peace that settled over the valley did not feel fragile, but Selene knew better than to believe peace meant silence. It meant awareness, and it meant listening closely to small changes before they grew into storms.That morning, she stood at the edge of the eastern woods, her fingers brushing the bark of an old oak tree. The land whispered back to her in familiar ways. The spirits were calm, but there was movement beneath the surface, like water flowing under ice.Killian stood nearby with two guards, giving her space but never leaving her unprotected.“The ground feels restless,” Selene said softly. “Not dangerous, just unsettled.”“From the Ridge packs?” Killian asked.“Partly,” she replied. “But this is older than politics. It is the land adjusting to long peace after long violence.”A faint shimmer moved between the trees. Elenar noticed it too, his hand tightening around the wooden staff he carried.“I see it,” he said. “It looks like a spirit trail.”Selene nodde
Chapter 112The valley was alive with gentle activity. The pack moved with a sense of rhythm, a quiet order that spoke of years of trust and unity.Selene walked among them, feeling the pulse of the community in her veins. Every wolf she passed raised its head, ears flicking toward her, eyes soft with recognition and loyalty.She had not only survived the trials, but she had become the anchor of the pack.Elenar ran up to her, breathless from chasing a young wolf pup. “Mama, watch this!” he shouted, launching into a playful leap over the small rock formations they had designated as practice grounds.Selene laughed, her glowing aura faint in the sunlight as it brushed over him, keeping him safe.Killian appeared behind her, his hand naturally resting on her shoulder. “He is going to grow up fast,” he murmured. “The twins are going to have a big brother already teaching them everything before they’re even born.”Selene smiled, placing a hand over her belly. “And he is learning the right
Chapter 111Five Years LaterThe valley was alive with peace. Wolves roamed freely, children laughed near the river, and the scent of flowers filled the air. The pack had grown stronger, united under Selene’s guidance as Luna and Killian’s steady leadership as Alpha.Selene sat on the porch of their home, her hand resting gently on her rounded belly. There was a new generation of hope, already growing strong inside her. Killian stood behind her, arms wrapped around her waist, his chin resting on her shoulder.“Can you believe it?” he asked softly. “After everything, we made it here.”Selene smiled, leaning into him. “I am still wondering just how lucky we are. But we are only here because we fought together. Through every trial, every danger… it brought us here.”Elenar ran across the yard, laughter filling the air. “Mama! Papa! Look what I caught!” He held up a small, harmless wolf pup, its fur shining silver in the sunlight.Selene laughed, reaching out to him. “That’s wonderful, El
Chapter 110The wind howled over the ridge, carrying the sharp scent of pine, smoke, and old magic. Selene crouched behind a thick tree trunk, her breath slow and controlled as she watched the largest of her mother’s camps spread across the valley below.Torches burned along the perimeter, their flames twisting and snapping in the night air. Rows of tents stood in tight formation, and wolves moved between them with practiced purpose. At a distance, it looked disciplined, organized, and powerful.But Selene saw what others could not.She saw the hesitation in their movements. The way some followers avoided the glowing ritual marks carved into the ground. The way others whispered to each other when they thought no one was listening. Fear held this camp together, not loyalty.Killian knelt beside her, his presence solid and steady. His eyes followed the same patterns she tracked, already reading the terrain like a second skin.“Are you ready for this?” he asked quietly.Selene did not lo
Chapter 109The forest breathed around them as Selene and her team prepared to move. Leaves rustled softly under a rising night wind, and faint traces of lingering magic clung to the air like mist. It was not hostile, but it was watchful, as if the land itself was aware that another turning point was near.Their recent victories had strengthened Selene’s resolve, but they had not made her careless. If anything, they sharpened her awareness.She knew her mother well enough to understand that retreat did not mean defeat. It meant adjustment. It meant planning something darker, faster, and far more dangerous.Every pack that had fallen under her mother’s influence carried fragments of knowledge Selene had yet to uncover. Pieces of ritual lore, fractured loyalties, and half-truths whispered in desperation. Together, they formed a threat that could not be ignored.Selene stood atop a narrow ridge, gazing down into the valley below. The river clans moved freely now, their fear eased for the







