로그인YELENA But before she could pull out into traffic, a sharp, jarring laugh erupted from the backseat. It was so loud it made me jump.Nyra was cackling, her face illuminated by the harsh glow of her phone screen. She was staring at it with an expression of pure, unadulterated chaos."Nyra?" I asked, turning in my seat. "Are you alright?"She didn't answer. She tapped her screen aggressively, holding it up like she was recording a voice note for the entire world to hear. "Jackson! You’re being absolutely pathetic right now! Answer my damn calls, you coward!"I shook my head, a small, tired smile tugging at the corners of my mouth.I turned back to the front, looking at Vivianne, who was watching her friend through the rearview mirror with a look of mild, detached amusement."She’s absolutely, completely, and hopelessly in love," I muttered to her.Vivianne shifted the car into gear, her eyes back on the estate as she started driving. "Heaven help her," she murmured, though there was
YELENATwo years after?!What did that mean?!I gripped the doorknob, my knuckles white, staring at Vivianne as if she had suddenly grown a second head. The sterile smell of the hospital still clung to her scent, a stark contrast to the massive, shimmering diamond ring that now sat mockingly on her finger. It looked out of place against her professional, stern demeanor."It's just a court wedding, nothing special," she whispered, her voice barely rising above the low hum of the idling engine. She kept her eyes fixed on the car, her fingers drumming a nervous, erratic rhythm against the bonnet.I let out a sharp, incredulous breath, my hand instinctively dropping to rest protectively over my rounded stomach. I felt the baby shift, a gentle nudge against my palm that grounded me. "Nothing special? You’re signing away your freedom to a man, Vivianne. In this city, among our kind, a union like that is never just a piece of paper."She finally looked at me, her expression guarded. "It’
YELENA Being a werewolf meant that every emotion was magnified, every instinct sharpened to a razor's edge, but standing there with Nyra, those instincts were calm, settled into a rhythm of peace.We descended the stairs, the sound of our footsteps echoing through the grand foyer."You know," I said, stopping by the front door, "I’m glad you didn't leave last night."Nyra didn't turn around, but her shoulders dropped, a small, subtle relaxation of her muscles. "I wouldn't have been anywhere else. You need me, Yelena. Even if you won't admit it, you need someone to keep you grounded while you're busy dreaming."I smiled to myself, reaching out to open the door. The bright morning light flooded in, blinding for a second, but I didn't flinch. I walked forward into the light, my hand resting protectively over my stomach, ready to face whatever the day held, as long as I had my sister-in-spirit by my side. As we walked towards the gate, Tristan’s lead security guard stepped into our pa
YELENAThe past seven days had felt like walking through a sunbeam. Everything... the air, the shifting of the pack members in the corridors, the very ground beneath my feet seemed lighter, charged with a genuine, humming joy. My heart felt full, stretched wide by the news that had dominated our conversations for the last week: Marie said YES.Our beta, a man of quiet strength and immovable loyalty, had knelt before her, and the pack was still vibrating from the excitement of it. I hadn't imagined he would move so quickly, but seeing the radiant glow on Marie’s face made me realize that some souls don't need time to recognize their home."I liked him for sure; he meant business," Nyra’s voice cut through the soft morning quiet of my room, pulling me away from my thoughts.She was sitting on the edge of my bed, her presence a constant, grounding force. She had come over yesterday for a visit and refused to leave, curling up in the guest room as if we were back in our teenage years,
MARIEI took a steadying breath, my heart performing a nervous, rhythmic dance against my ribs. Slowly, I withdrew my left hand from my pocket and held it out, letting the sunlight stream through the windows and catch the facets of the stone."Well," I said, my voice barely whispering, "it came as a surprise to me, too."Yelena’s reaction was instantaneous. She let out a half-strangled gasp, her hands flying to her mouth. Realizing she had to keep her excitement contained for the sake of her pregnancy, she swallowed the rest of her scream, dropping the expensive shopping bags onto the rug with a soft thud.She stepped closer, her eyes locked onto my hand as if hypnotized. She reached out, her fingers trembling slightly as she traced the band. "It’s… it’s breathtaking! How could you hide this from us? Oh, Marie, I am so incredibly happy for you!"While, Tristan stood frozen, his eyes widening as he registered the meaning of the shimmering ring. He seemed paralyzed by the shock, his
MARIEI turned back toward Claire, my left hand instinctively shifting as I tucked it behind my side.The weight of the diamond ring against my finger felt like a secret burning hole, a physical manifestation of a promise I wasn't quite ready to voice aloud. Before Claire could fixate on it, I scooped her up into my arms.She squealed in delight, wrapping her small, sticky hands around my neck as I stood, my pulse quickening.Yelena followed us, her eyes reflecting the soft, warm light of the living room.I felt a sudden, inexplicable hesitation. How was I supposed to just say it? With Livia, our dynamic had been fraught with tension and judgment, but with Yelena, it was different. She was a breath of fresh air, a woman I genuinely admired, yet the shyness clung to me.Perhaps I simply wasn't used to being the center of such happy, uncomplicated attention.We reached the shopping bags resting on the rug. I knelt, shifting Claire to my hip so I could reach into the first bag."This
YELENANight had fallen, thick and heavy, like a velvet curtain pressing down on the city. I had promised Lena... finally, she could run. Finally, she could stretch, feel the wind in her fur, and taste the freedom she wanted.I had a night shift ahead at the hospital, but first, I had to honor that
YELENAI kept staring at the same spot on the wall like the answers were hidden there. My chest still felt tight. My head still felt full. Ria was gone. Just like that. One minute, we were fighting for her life with everything in us, and the next minute, she was lying there cold. I still couldn’t w
YELENA I hit the table, hard enough to make the wood thrum under my palm, but he didn’t stop. Tristan kept walking toward me like I was some challenge he had to conquer, and my chest tightened with something I didn’t want to name. What was wrong with him? Why wasn’t he scared of me?“What are you
YELENAThe first thing I felt was a heavy weight on my hand.It was warm, tight, and almost desperate.When I opened my eyes, everything was bright white and blurry. I blinked once, twice, until the room finally stopped spinning. I was in a hospital bed. Me... a whole doctor lying down like one hel







