FAZER LOGINSeveral weeks passed after the Summer Festival.Life in Blackthorn continued with its peaceful rhythm. The fields were rich with growing crops, merchants filled the roads between towns, and laughter echoed through villages that had once known only fear.Inside the palace, another quiet change had begun.Nova could now feel the faintest flutter of movement.It was so gentle that, at first, she thought she had imagined it.She was sitting beneath the ancient willow tree in the palace gardens, reading one of her favorite books when she suddenly froze.Her hand instinctively rested against her stomach.There it was again.A tiny sensation.Like the brush of butterfly wings.She smiled."My little one..."Before she could say another word, the feeling disappeared.A few minutes later, Kieran arrived carrying two cups of herbal tea."I thought you might—"He stopped.Nova was smiling at nothing."What happened?"She looked at him with shining eyes."I think..."She laughed softly."I think
The arrival of midsummer brought with it one of Blackthorn's oldest traditions.Long before the kingdom had known peace, before castles had risen from stone and before kings had worn the ancient wolf crown, the people had celebrated the Summer Festival—a day dedicated to gratitude for life, family, and the blessings of another harvest season.For years during the war, the festival had been little more than a quiet prayer offered in frightened villages.This year...It returned in all its glory.Colorful banners stretched across every street in the capital. Market stalls overflowed with fresh fruit, flowers, handmade crafts, and sweet pastries dusted with sugar. Musicians tuned their instruments while children chased one another through the crowded squares wearing flower crowns.The city had come alive.Inside the palace, however, Nova found herself facing an entirely different challenge."No."Doctor Miriam folded her arms firmly."You are not climbing onto a horse."Nova blinked."I
The weeks passed peacefully.Summer gradually replaced the gentle days of spring, and the palace gardens burst into vibrant colors. Roses climbed the stone walls, lavender scented the warm breeze, and the great oak trees offered cool shade from the afternoon sun.Nova's pregnancy was becoming more noticeable.The gowns that had once fit her perfectly were carefully altered by the royal seamstresses, who worked with pride and excitement. Every few weeks, Doctor Miriam confirmed that both mother and child remained healthy.To Nova's amusement, the entire palace had begun treating her as though she were made of glass.One morning, she reached for a stack of books in the royal library.Before she could lift them, three servants hurried over."Your Majesty, please allow us."Nova blinked."They're books.""They're rather heavy.""I've carried swords heavier than these."Captain Rowan, who happened to be passing by, immediately agreed with the servants."They're correct."Nova sighed dramat
The celebrations lasted for days.Throughout Blackthorn, banners bearing the royal crest fluttered proudly in the spring breeze. Bakers filled their windows with sweet pastries shaped like tiny crowns and wolves, musicians performed in every town square, and children ran through the streets laughing as though the entire kingdom had become one great festival.Yet inside the palace, life had begun to settle into a gentler rhythm.Doctor Miriam had become a frequent visitor to the royal chambers, making certain that Nova was eating properly, resting often, and avoiding unnecessary stress.To Nova's frustration...Everyone listened to the physician.Especially Kieran."You've been standing for too long."Nova looked over her shoulder as Kieran entered her study."I'm reading.""You've been reading for nearly three hours.""I enjoy reading."He walked over and gently removed the scroll from her hands."You'll enjoy it even more after you've rested."She raised an eyebrow."You're becoming
The news of the Queen's pregnancy remained a closely guarded secret.For three days, only a handful of people within the palace knew the truth. King Kael, Queen Lyra, Ava, Cassian, Commander Elara, Doctor Miriam, and Captain Rowan had all sworn to keep the news private until Nova and Kieran were ready to share it with the kingdom.Yet secrets had a curious way of revealing themselves.Not through gossip.But through happiness that was impossible to hide.Every servant who crossed paths with the King noticed the same thing.Kieran smiled.Constantly.He smiled while walking through the palace corridors.He smiled during council meetings.He even smiled while reading reports about taxes and trade agreements.After the third day, Captain Rowan finally shook his head."I've known His Majesty for years."Commander Elara glanced up from her paperwork."And?""I've never seen him smile this much."She smirked."I was beginning to wonder whether something was wrong with him."Rowan lowered hi
Spring arrived in Blackthorn with quiet determination.The snow that had blanketed the kingdom for months finally surrendered to fields of green. Cherry blossoms bloomed along the palace gardens, their delicate pink petals dancing through the air whenever the breeze passed. The rivers flowed freely once more, carrying with them the promise of another season of prosperity.Life throughout the kingdom had settled into a peaceful rhythm.The western province continued to recover under honest leadership. The emergency granaries were nearly complete in every major region, village schools had begun receiving new books, and local representatives met with the royal council every month to discuss the needs of their communities.For the first time in generations, Blackthorn was flourishing.Yet inside the palace, Queen Nova found herself fighting a battle she couldn't understand."Your Majesty?"A palace maid looked at Nova with concern."You haven't touched your breakfast."Nova stared down at
Lyra barely slept.Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Rowan standing before the entire pack.You are too weak to stand beside me as Luna.The words replayed endlessly in her mind like a curse.She tossed restlessly beneath silk sheets that felt far too expensive for someone like her while moon
The inside of Draven Castle was even more intimidating than the outside.Everything felt massive.Dark stone walls stretched high above Lyra while silver chandeliers illuminated long corridors lined with royal guards. The polished black floors reflected every step she took beside Kael, making the s
The ride through the forest lasted hours.No one spoke.Lyra sat stiffly beside Alpha King Kael Draven, painfully aware of every small movement inside the vehicle.The silence wasn’t comfortable.It was heavy.Dangerous.Outside the tinted windows, endless trees blurred together beneath the moonlig
Silence crashed over the ceremonial grounds.No one moved.No one breathed.Lyra stared at Alpha King Kael Draven in complete shock, certain she had misunderstood him.Belongs to me?The words echoed violently inside her head.Around them, terrified whispers spread through the crowd like wildfire.







