Maya’s Point of ViewBut even as I stormed out of the Pack House, I could still feel the weight of his gaze on my back. And deep inside my mind, Cinder howled in anguish.‘I did the right thing’, I told myself. ‘I don’t need a mate. I already have everything I’ve ever wanted.’But as I walked, I noticed something.Footsteps.Soft but deliberate.I clenched my jaw, my wolf instincts prickling at the realization. He’s following me.I growled lowly, a warning. It wasn’t loud, but it was firm. A clear message: Stay away from me.Yet, the footsteps didn’t stop.I came to an abrupt halt, spinning on my heel. Sure enough, there he was, Lucas, standing a few feet away, his hazel eyes locked onto mine, an infuriatingly calm expression on his face.I narrowed my eyes. “Why are you following me?” I demanded, my voice sharp.Lucas only smiled. A small, knowing smirk that made my blood boil. “Nothing,” he said casually. “Just wanted to know my mate more.”I felt something inside me snap. My hands
Maya’s Point of ViewNightfall had arrived, and with it came the final stage of my plan.I stood in front of my mirror, staring at the woman reflected back at me. A woman dressed to kill—literally.The dress I had chosen was black, silk-like liquid against my skin, hugging every curve in a way that screamed temptation. The plunging neckline barely covered my chest, and the high slit exposed a sinful amount of leg. Underneath, I wore nothing. Not a scrap of fabric. Just as he had requested.The fool.I reached for my most expensive perfume, the one that made men weak in the knees, and dabbed it along my pulse points—my neck, my wrists, the valley of my breasts. The intoxicating scent filled the room, wrapping around me like a seductive spell.One special thing about this perfume was that it didn’t just make men weak in the knees, it concealed my scent entirely. A rare, potent blend crafted from moonshade flowers and wolfsbane, designed to seal the wearer's natural smell. No wolf, no m
Avery’s Point of ViewThe house was too quiet.The kind of silence that made every creak of the floorboards sound like a whisper in the dark. The kind that pressed in on me, wrapping around me like a heavy cloak. I sighed, stretching my arms over my head as I lay on the plush couch, staring at the high ceiling. The chandelier above twinkled softly, casting golden patterns across the walls, but it didn’t make the emptiness feel any less suffocating.Kaiden had left earlier that morning, saying he needed to return to the pack to handle some things. “To avoid suspicion,” he had said. Right. As if anyone would suspect anything if he just stayed with me a little longer.I huffed, rolling onto my side and clutching a pillow.“How long does it take to handle pack matters, you jerk?” I muttered under my breath.I wasn’t even sure why I was so annoyed. It wasn’t like I wanted him around. Right?A name flickered in my mind like a whisper carried by the wind.Lynexia.I froze.That dream. The o
Kaiden’s Point of ViewThe meeting had been dragging on for far too long.I leaned back in my chair, my fingers drumming against the polished wood of the table. My patience was wearing thin, and Dalton—gods, Dalton wouldn’t shut up about the new defense strategies he was proposing."We need to reinforce the eastern border," he was saying, his deep voice laced with caution. "There have been rumors of rogue movements……"I barely heard the rest.Beside him, Caspian sat with his usual calm demeanor, flipping through a list of names. "Five packs have broken the rules this month alone," he muttered, his tone exasperated. "Three failed to pay their tributes, one harbored a fugitive, and another had the audacity to….."I sighed, rolling my eyes. I don’t have time for this.All I wanted was to go back home.To her.To Avery.‘Since when has our well-behaved Alpha started behaving like a lovesick boy?’Slade’s amused voice rang through my head, and I groaned inwardly.‘Keep on teasing me, you o
Kaiden’s Point of View"He was my former mate… but he rejected me."A dangerous silence fell between us.A mate. That word alone sent something bitter and venomous coursing through my veins. He was her mate. No. He had been her mate. And he had rejected her. But he hadn’t just rejected her. He had hurt her.Left marks on her.Broke her.Slade was furious. He snarled inside my head, his rage intertwining with mine. ‘He touched what’s ours.’I clenched my jaw, my grip tightening instinctively before I forced myself to loosen it.I was pissed. No, I was beyond pissed.But I wasn’t about to scare her.Not now.Not when she had finally told me the truth.I exhaled sharply, trying to calm the storm inside me. "He rejected you," I repeated, as if saying it out loud would make me understand why this bastard had given up something as rare and precious as her.Avery gave me a small nod.I reached up, running a hand through my wet hair, trying to keep my rage in check."And he’s still breathing
Warning: Mature Erotic Contents AheadKaiden’s Point Of ViewAvery was bare in my arms, slick from the water, every inch of her soft, warm skin pressing into me. Her violet eyes were heavy with desire, her lips swollen from my kisses. She was stunning, otherworldly, mine. And she didn’t even know it yet.I tightened my grip on her, feeling the rapid beat of her heart against my chest. Without warning, I slammed my lips onto hers, drawing a sharp gasp from her. I seized the moment, slipping my tongue past her parted lips, claiming her in a way that left no room for hesitation. She tasted like wild honey and something uniquely hers—intoxicating, addictive. Her fingers tangled in my hair, her nails grazing my scalp as I deepened the kiss, pulling her impossibly closer.My hands roamed freely, tracing the curve of her spine, the dip of her waist, the round swell of her hips.Avery whimpered, her hands flying to my shoulders, gripping me as though I was the only thing keeping her from fal
Narrator’s Point Of ViewIN THE CELESTIAL REALMThe ethereal glow of the Celestial Realm bathed Selene and Venus in a soft, silver radiance. They stood side by side, their celestial robes flowing like liquid stardust, gazing down into the mortal world where Kaiden and Avery were lost in the whirlwind of desire.Venus smirked as she observed the Alpha holding himself back, his touch reverent, his kisses worshipful. She folded her arms, amusement twinkling in her golden eyes."It’s working," she murmured, a knowing smile curving her lips. "Your boy is making a move."Selene nodded but didn’t respond immediately. Her gaze remained distant, thoughtful, as if she were peering beyond what Venus could see.Venus frowned. "Selene?"The Moon Goddess finally spoke, her voice soft but laced with something heavy. "The girl has met her wolf."Venus sucked in a sharp breath, her playful demeanor momentarily faltering. "That means she’s close… close to unlocking her celestial heritage."Selene gave a
Avery’s Point Of ViewA soft warmth wrapped around me, a delicious heat pressing against my back, making me feel cocooned in comfort. My eyes fluttered open, blinking against the golden light filtering through the cracks of the cave. My vision adjusted, and the first thing I saw was him.Kaiden’s face was inches away, his features relaxed in sleep, his dark lashes resting against his cheekbones. His messy raven-black hair fell over his forehead, and the soft rise and fall of his chest was soothing. I traced my fingers lightly across his sharp jawline, marveling at how someone could look this breathtaking even while sleeping. He seemed so… peaceful. So unlike the dominant, teasing menace he usually was.I sighed, shifting slightly, but the moment I moved, I realized something.I was trapped in his embrace.Kaiden's strong arms were wrapped securely around my waist, my body pressed flush against his bare chest. His warmth seeped into my skin, and for a moment, I just lay there, too stunn
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe color drained from her face. Her lips parted, a soft whimper escaping as the full weight of her mistake slammed into her. "N-No…" she whispered, stepping back. I stalked toward her, slow, deliberate, every step like a drumbeat of doom."You touched her," I said, my voice low and deathly calm. "You dared to touch what belongs to me.""She betrayed us!" Maya cried, her voice shrill and broken, desperate now. "She betrayed you!""No," I said simply, as if I were correcting a child's math homework. "You betrayed me." The room felt like it was shrinking around her. Her back hit the wall, and she pressed herself against it, as if she could disappear into the stone.Her eyes darted toward the door, calculating, desperate for escape. "Kaiden, p-please," she stammered, her tears falling freely now. "I-I only did what I thought was right! I did it for you!"I loomed over her, my body blocking out the light, casting her in shadow. "For me?" I echoed, almost amused. "Yo
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe night was heavy with silence, broken only by the occasional whisper of the wind against the stone walls of the fortress. I stood by the massive arched window of my chambers, staring out at the endless stretch of wilderness beyond. The moon was high and full, casting a silver glow across the jagged landscape, but even its light couldn’t reach the darkness pooling in my chest.Avery.Her name was a prayer on my lips, a ghost in my mind. I could almost see her now — curled up in my bed, clutching my pillow, maybe huffing out a frustrated sigh because I hadn’t returned yet. The thought of her missing me, of her arms open and waiting for me when I returned, wrapped around my heart like a comforting flame. I smiled to myself, a soft, fleeting thing that barely brushed my lips.A sharp knock at the door shattered the fragile moment.I didn’t move. I already knew who it was… the guards. Their presence was as loud as a war drum even when they tried to be discreet. Wi
Avery’s Point Of ViewThe weight of exhaustion pressed down on me, my mind foggy and clouded as I settled into Kaiden's bed. I tried to push the worry from my mind, but the darkness in my heart refused to let me rest. I curled up on his side of the bed, inhaling deeply, hoping to feel some sense of peace in his absence. His scent… earthy, comforting, undeniably him, filled my senses, and for a moment, I allowed myself to be lost in it.But the moment of solace was fleeting. My eyes fluttered shut, and before I knew it, I was drifting away.The world around me twisted, fading, until everything seemed to blur together, and the dark void swallowed me whole. I found myself standing in an open field, the wind biting at my skin. The night sky above was suffocating, filled with dark clouds swirling with angry energy. The air crackled, heavy with tension, as if something… someone, was about to come.My heart pounded in my chest, and my stomach churned with a sense of dread that I couldn’t sh
Avery’s Point Of ViewThe cool night air brushed against my skin as I stood just outside the house, staring into the dark abyss of the forest. The trees loomed tall and silent, their branches swaying with the wind. I could almost hear them whispering secrets in the night, the rustle of leaves and the occasional distant howl from creatures roaming the shadows. But none of that registered in my mind. My thoughts were a chaotic swirl of uncertainty, fear, and anticipation.Kaiden still hadn’t come back.I’d been waiting for what felt like hours, pacing through the quiet halls of the house, trying to keep myself occupied with anything other than the growing knot in my stomach. He’d said it wouldn’t take long. He promised me it wouldn’t. So why was it taking so long? Why hadn’t he come back yet? What was keeping him?“What's keeping him?” I muttered to myself, barely louder than a whisper, as the weight of my thoughts pressed down on me like an invisible force.I looked up at the moon, its
Maya’s Point Of ViewThe words hit me like a slap. The mist around us seemed to freeze in place. I just stared at Dal, blinking, my breath hitching in my throat as I tried to make sense of what I had just heard.A ball. Next week. The Alpha revealing his Luna. To the entire Aethoria.My mind reeled, staggering under the weight of it.Wait… Wait, wait, wait.Kaden was back. Kaden, the man I had loved with every breath in my body. The man whose absence had carved a hollowed-out ache inside my chest so deep it sometimes felt like I wouldn’t survive it. The man whose name had been the only thing keeping me tethered to the ground during the darkest nights.And now… Now he was back, and his first act was to announce his Luna? Not just to the pack… no, that would have been bad enough, but to the whole of Aethoria? The entire kingdom?"How?" I whispered hoarsely, almost to myself. "How is that possible?"The air grew heavy, pressing down on me until it felt like I was drowning in it. I swayed
Maya’s Point Of ViewThe rain was tapping against my windowpane, a soft, persistent rhythm that filled the heavy silence of my room. The dim light from the bedside lamp cast a muted golden glow across the room, stretching long shadows along the walls. I sat there on the edge of my bed, my arms wrapped tightly around my knees, staring blankly at the floor.I should've been sleeping. I should've at least tried to rest. But Kaiden’s face haunted my mind, those dark, emerald green eyes, the set of his jaw, the way he looked at me like I was the only person in the world that mattered. Damn him. Damn him for getting under my skin, for making me feel this way.I squeezed my eyes shut, willing the memories away, but it was no use. Every breath I took, every beat of my heart seemed to echo his name. A sharp knock shattered the stillness. I flinched violently, my heart leaping into my throat. My head snapped toward the door. I sat frozen for a second, staring at it as if it might burst open at
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewThe silence after Dalton’s humiliation still clung to the air like smoke. I remained standing at the foot of the throne, arms loosely at my sides, gaze sweeping over the Elders seated before me.None dared speak first.Good.I allowed the silence to stretch, to remind them all who commanded this room—not just by title, but by right. When I finally moved, it was with the slow, deliberate grace of a predator who had already decided the outcome of the hunt."Now," I said, voice low, "let us proceed."Lucia, the eldest among them, cleared her throat lightly. "Your Highness," she began cautiously, "regarding the Luna... have you considered the arrangements for her presentation?"A few Elders nodded eagerly, desperate to move away from the tension Dalton had dragged in. Elder Roman spoke next, voice slightly strained. "It is customary, Your Highness, that the Luna be presented with all honor and grandeur befitting her station.""And perhaps," Elder Winona added quickl
CHAPTER NINETY-TWOKaiden’s Point Of ViewThe weight of the Elders' eyes pressed in like a tide, steady and ancient. Their bows lingered, but as I gave a subtle nod of acknowledgment, they slowly straightened, murmuring among themselves.“Your Highness… truly,” Elder Varo said, his voice a rasp of disbelief and reverence. “After all this time…”“You grace us,” another added, placing a palm against his chest. “The Pack is honored by your presence once more.”I sat atop the throne, shrouded in shadow, one leg crossed over the other, forearms resting lightly on the golden arms of the seat. My presence demanded silence and they gave it, trembling beneath the weight of it.Only once the final syllable of their greeting faded into the air did I speak, voice low but steady, each word dipped in command.“You may rise.”One by one, they shuffled to their designated seats in the stone semicircle, robes billowing behind them like fading shadows. Their movements were precise, dignified but I coul
Kaiden’s Point Of ViewI stepped onto the main path of the pack and immediately felt the shift in atmosphere.The air buzzed not from power, not even from anticipation, but from the sheer awareness of my presence.Eyes turned. Whispers started.The moment I passed by the warrior training field, every single one of them halted mid-motion. The clang of swords stopped. Feet paused mid-stride. Heads turned. “Your Highness,” a young she-wolf stammered, dropping into a bow. The others followed suit, some in shock, others in stiff, respectful awe.I gave them a short nod, acknowledging their greetings, and continued towards the Pack Hall. But none of them moved until I was already halfway down the path.Even in my absence, the pack was in perfect shape… buildings maintained, patrols running in rhythm, no air of disarray or neglect. I knew who to credit, even if my pride didn’t want to admit it. Caspian.He’d held it down like the true beta he was. Efficient, strict, and downright obsessive a