LOGINSoren stood with two of his usual lackeys from the same pack.
“It’s almost curfew. Where have you been?” he demanded, grabbing my arm.
I pulled free. “If you remember what happened earlier, I was injured. Where do you think I came from?”
He must have put it together that I’d come from the academy infirmary, likely brought there by the Chancellor. Yet there was no trace of guilt on his
[Gwyneth] Many people had gathered for the auction. Rare and valuable treasures were on display, including the stones Kira needed for her School of Pups. I had already met Kira, who had arrived with her female Beta. Even though I was standing inside the enormous auction hall, my mind remained at Alpha Lucian’s mansion. He was an engaged alpha. The thought alone made my chest tighten. What if I allowed myself to get too close to him and ended up getting hurt? What if I couldn’t accept that he had already found another mate? Worse, what if my feelings for him put my pups in danger? “Before we begin, there is something everyone needs to understand,” I announced from the front of the stage. “Anyone holding a golden ticket has the right to claim an item they desire, regardless of the current bid. Even if another bidder offers the highest price, the holder of the golden ticket has the final claim.” I had chosen to wear a mask so no one would recognize me. The last thing I wanted was
[Lucian] Gwen agreed to undergo the memory-restoring ritual at the Lycan Academy, where the energy was far stronger, especially within the High Chancellor’s building. I was in the room with Amanda, Flint, and my grandfather, going over everything we needed to prepare for the ritual. “I have one month to gather the materials required,” Amanda said. “But there’s one thing we can’t replace. We need Vada’s wolf spirit, especially because Gwen lived under Vada’s identity while she was in Blackwood Territory.” My expression immediately darkened. “Is there really no other way?” I asked. “Why does it have to be Vada’s wolf spirit? Why not Lynn’s? She’s been close to Gwen for years. Surely her spirit would work.” The thought of owing Vada anything, or having to approach her and ask for a favor, was the last thing I wanted. Everyone in the room understood exactly why I was so against it. “Vada isn’t that bad…” Amanda murmured, her voice carrying a hint of sadness. “She tried to kill Gw
My fingers brushed over the bracelet around Caius’s wrist. “Do you want to have some milk outside?” I asked. He nodded. I lifted him into my arms and carried him out of the room. We had barely stepped into the corridor when we spotted Lucian speaking with several guards, giving them orders in a low, authoritative voice. The moment he noticed us, his attention shifted. “Are you both alright?” he asked. “Yes. I was just going to get Caius some milk,” I replied. “I want milk too!” Calla’s voice came from behind me. Before I could turn around, Lucian had already reached for her and scooped her into his arms. With both children settled, we made our way toward the kitchen. Once inside, we placed them in their chairs while Lucian prepared their milk. “Daddy, can I go to your alpha office tomorrow?” Calla asked. “That place isn’t for pups,” Caius immediately objected. “But I want to see Dad working!” Calla protested. “I want to see his office and make sure he’s safe there. What’s
Amanda followed me into the garden and stayed beside me as I watched Kira play with my children. The uneasiness from our conversation earlier in the hall still clung to me. Seeing my reaction, the Great Priest had decided it was best to give me some time to process everything. Amanda kept glancing at me as though she still couldn’t believe I was really there, alive and breathing. “Are you alright?” she asked. I turned toward her, but the question only made me realize how little I understood about my own feelings. So much had been revealed to me, yet I still didn’t know whom I could trust. I needed to uncover the truth about what had happened before the lycan found me. Amanda seemed to understand. Without saying another word, she handed me a stack of photographs. As I looked through them, I found myself staring at familiar faces; Kira, Amanda, and even Vada were there. Almost nothing had changed about our appearances. The only noticeable difference was that we all seemed more ma
This wasn’t the first time I’d found myself lost in an unfamiliar place, with more questions than answers. The first time was when I opened my eyes in Lycan territory. Now, that same sense of uncertainty was creeping over me again. For the second time, I found myself wondering if I could truly live under the same roof as Alpha Lucian, especially when the intensity in his eyes made it clear that whatever he felt for me was far from simple. I slowly took in my surroundings while Calla and Caius wandered around, exploring their new room. “This will be your room,” Lucian said as he opened the door to a spacious suite. I stepped inside and took in the enormous room. A cozy sitting area occupied one side, while floor-to-ceiling windows stretched across the far wall, offering a breathtaking view of the mountains beyond. Through an adjoining doorway, I caught sight of a bedroom furnished with a massive king-size bed. “If this room makes you uncomfortable, I can have an extension built,”
Somehow, an unfamiliar emotion stirred inside me. I knew I was strong, but I would never willingly put my children in danger. They were still young, and war was never an option when their lives were at stake. No matter how badly I wanted answers or how lost I felt, my children’s safety would always come first. Yet one thought continued to claw its way into my mind, refusing to be silenced. He had wanted to kill me. Why was this man so different from the one I remembered? Lucian turned as though he had made his decision and was ready to leave. “Alpha Lucian, wait!” I called out before he could take another step. He stopped. “I’m disappointed that you’re already planning a war against the lycans instead of getting to know our children.” At my words, he froze mid-motion For a moment, I felt the violent storm inside his chest begin to settle, his anger slowly receding as though my words had reached the wolf beneath his fury. But I was equally stunned by what Alpha Lucian said n
“I accept the marriage alliance with the Blackwood Pack…” The words felt heavy the moment they left my lips. I didn’t even need the time my father had given me to prove my mate bond with Soren. That alone was embarrassing enough, but what made it worse was how he didn’t question me at all, as if
My mind is a mess. I pushed myself to get into Lycan Academy because, just as Rumi said, it was part of my agreement with Soren. This is the most prestigious school for wolves, one that doesn’t favor any pack, no matter where they come from, because it answers only to its own standards. I had told
“Gwen?” Rumi’s voice snapped me out of my daze after I froze at what I had just witnessed. For a second, I tried to convince myself it was nothing, desperately gaslighting my own thoughts. But my heart had already dropped the moment Soren and the woman kissed. She has blonde hair, effortlessl
[Gwyneth] They say the Moon Goddess will grant you the things you desire most, as long as the moon and time are aligned. I’ve believed in her for as long as I can remember. That’s why I’ve always been certain that Soren and I are mates, from the very moment I first understood what love was. ***







