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Author: Pleasant
last update publish date: 2026-11-06 22:01:27

The forest was quiet, almost unnaturally so, as Eira worked beside the unconscious rogue. The last remnants of sunlight had faded, leaving a soft twilight glow that danced across the leaves. Her hands moved methodically, cleaning the worst of the blood and bruises, wrapping ragged strips of cloth around his wounds.

She paused to breathe, glancing at the fragile figure in front of her. He looked even smaller than she had imagined, curled slightly, vulnerable.

“Stay still,” she whispered, p
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  • Beneath The Howl   Chapter 19

    The air in Kael’s private quarters was thick with the scent of pine, crushed berries, and the sharp, metallic sting of Eira’s blood. Outside, rain lashed against the stone walls of the Blackridge fortress, but inside, the atmosphere burned. Eira lay back against the dark sheets of Kael’s bed, her heart hammering against her ribs like a trapped bird. Every breath she took felt heavy, saturated with the overwhelming scent of him—smoke, dark cedar, and raw Alpha authority. Her skin was flushed, a wave of unnatural heat radiating from her core, but she forced herself to swallow down the tremor in her hands. It’s just fever, she lied to herself, locking away the dizziness that had plagued her since she’d gathered herbs near the outer borders. I’m just exhausted. Kael knelt on the edge of the mattress, his massive frame casting a long shadow over her. His shirt was torn at the shoulder, revealing golden skin marked by old battle scars. But it was his eyes that made her breath hitch—lumi

  • Beneath The Howl   Chapter 18

    Kael moved like a shadow through the packhouse, muscles coiled, senses stretched to the limit. Every corridor, every room, every hidden corner had been searched at least twice. The scent of blood, herbs, and something unfamiliar—foreign, predatory—clung to the air, making his stomach tighten. Ray. He had to find him. Now. “Lockdown all exits,” Kael barked to the pack guards. “No one in or out. Any unusual scent, any trace—report it immediately.” Sleep had abandoned him days ago. Every hour, every whisper of movement kept him on edge. Every time Eira’s scent brushed against his senses, he flinched. He couldn’t explain why he felt so off. She’s close… but she’s hiding something. His hands clenched into fists as he rounded another hallway. The frustration, the helplessness—it burned like fire behind his ribs. Ray had slipped through his grasp once. Never again.*** Eira moved quietly, her own heart pounding. She had spent the night tending to Ray, watching over him as he slept, fe

  • Beneath The Howl   Choager 17

    The forest was quiet, almost unnaturally so, as Eira worked beside the unconscious rogue. The last remnants of sunlight had faded, leaving a soft twilight glow that danced across the leaves. Her hands moved methodically, cleaning the worst of the blood and bruises, wrapping ragged strips of cloth around his wounds. She paused to breathe, glancing at the fragile figure in front of her. He looked even smaller than she had imagined, curled slightly, vulnerable. “Stay still,” she whispered, pressing a damp cloth to a cut on his temple. “You’re safe… for now.” The rogue stirred. His eyes cracked open slowly, clouded with pain and confusion. “Wh…where am I?” he croaked, voice hoarse. Eira’s heart skipped a beat. His voice sounded young—desperate, raw. “You’re in the woods. I found you… hurt.” He tried to push himself up, but a groan escaped him as his body refused. She gently pushed him back down. “Don’t move. You need rest—or you’ll bleed out.” The rogue’s eyes darted aro

  • Beneath The Howl   Chapter 16

    The storm broke long before dawn. Eira woke to the sound of wind clawing at the shutters, the kind of wind that felt like it was searching for something—someone. Her breath steamed in the cold air as she sat up, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She hadn’t rested well. She hadn’t rested in days. Because every night since Kael had marked her to save her life, the bond had throbbed like a bruise beneath her skin. Because every morning since then, she’d tried to pretend it meant nothing. And because tonight, she could feel him. Not physically—he wasn’t in the room. But his unrest pulsed faintly in her chest, a tug, a flicker of raw emotion through the half-formed bond neither of them wanted to acknowledge. She pressed a palm against her sternum. “Stop,” she whispered into the darkness. “Stop pulling.” As if he heard her, the tug faded. Or maybe he simply drew farther away. Eira exhaled shakily. She should have been grateful he was distancing himself. The more space

  • Beneath The Howl   chapter 15

    For a long time, Eira didn’t wake. Warmth cocooned her, unfamiliar yet comforting—arms around her waist, a heavy leg draped over hers, breath brushing her shoulder in slow, steady waves. When awareness finally slipped in, she realized two things at once: 1. She was naked. 2. Kael was wrapped around her like she was the only thing anchoring him to the world. His chest pressed against her back, solid and warm, his hand resting low on her stomach. Even asleep, his thumb moved faintly—like his body was searching for her without thinking. She lay still for a moment, letting herself feel it. The rise and fall of his breathing. The heat of his skin. The steady thrum of his heartbeat against her spine. He felt… calm. She wondered if he ever slept this deeply. If he’d ever allowed himself something as human as rest. Then, his fingers flexed against her waist. He shifted closer, nuzzling into the crook of her neck, murmuring something half-formed and tender. Her c

  • Beneath The Howl   Chapter 14

    KAEL’S POV His breath hit her skin first—hot, uneven, almost disbelieving. Eira lay beneath him, still damp from the bath, her hair spilling around her shoulders like dark silk. Kael hovered above her, braced on his arms, every line of his body tight with restraint. Like he was fighting himself. Like he was terrified of breaking her. “Eira…” His voice cracked, low and rough. “Tell me you want this.” She slid her hands up his chest, tracing the heat of him, the scars, the tension coiled in every muscle. “I want you.” Her voice trembled, but not with fear. “I’ve wanted you since the night you carried me into this place.” Something inside him snapped. He lowered his mouth to hers and kissed her—slow at first, almost reverent, then deeper, hungrier, as if he’d been starved for centuries and finally found water. Her hands tangled in his hair, tugging, drawing a ragged growl from his throat that vibrated against her lips. He pulled back just enough to look at her. His eyes gl

  • Beneath The Howl   Chapter 8

    EIRA VALEThe courtyard was buzzing.Lanterns swung from posts, flickering like tiny stars, casting uneven light across the gathered pack members and visiting clans. Music floated from the far end of the yard, the drums soft but insistent. Laughter, chatter, footsteps — all blending into a hum tha

  • Beneath The Howl   Chapter 13

    EIRA'S POV Eira loved children. Maybe it was due to the fact that she admired their innocence and their free spirit. She was unsure about many things, but one thing she was certain of was that she wanted children. Whenever she wasn’t working in the laboratory or getting tangled up with Kael,

  • Beneath The Howl   chapter 10

    EIRA Eira woke before dawn with her heart thudding too fast. At first she thought it was Kael — the memory of the last few days flashing behind her eyelids: the stolen kisses, the way he always found her, the heat in his voice when he murmured her name under his breath like a curse he was tryin

  • Beneath The Howl   Chapter 9

    CHAPTER NINE EIRA VALE The morning sun cut through the slats of my window like it had a vendetta. I groaned, curling deeper into the blankets, trying to erase the memory of last night. Not the kiss itself—I couldn’t—but the way Kael had pressed me against the wall, the way his body had burned a

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