MasukWhen we finally arrived at the Sacred Grove, however, Lucian was nowhere to be seen. According to the mating ritual, he should have already been there, waiting for me, before the elders and witnesses arrived.
My heart began pounding wildly.
I scanned the ancient clearing, hoping to catch sight of him among the wolves gathered around the ceremonial stone, but he was nowhere.
A dozen possible reasons raced through my mind, and with every passing second, th
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
Alpha Lucian and I sat facing each other in the private room, with my two children seated beside us. The silence between us felt painfully awkward, and I found myself at a complete loss for words. ‘So this was what awkwardness felt like. I had no idea how to begin.’ “Alpha Lucian, thank you for bringing my children home.” It was the only thing I could think of saying. Before he could respond, the door opened, and my mother walked into the room with Remus following closely behind her. I immediately stood up when I saw her. “Mother!” I rose to my feet. “I thought you had already returned to the Lycan Territory.” “I was on my way when Remus told me you were here to meet with Alpha Lucian.” She glanced at him before looking back at me. “I won’t let you deal with the problem I caused on your own, so I came back to Verge City.” “Grandmother, I missed you. Can I have a kiss?” Calla asked, instantly drawing my mother’s attention. Her stern expression softened as she bent down and kis
When I stepped out of the Alpha’s Hall, all I wanted was to get away for a while, even if it was only for a moment. The weight of everything that had happened inside was suffocating me, and I needed somewhere I could finally breathe without pretending I was fine. I returned to the room I had been using in the mansion and closed the door. The moment I was alone, every emotion I had been holding back came crashing down. I poured out all the hurt, resentment, and humiliation I had been carrying until there was nothing left to hold inside. A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door. When I opened it, Kira was standing outside. Her eyes immediately fell on my swollen, tear-streaked face, and the pity in her expression made me feel even more miserable. “Where is Lucian?” I managed to ask. “He took the two pups with him to return them to Gwen in Verge City before the situation gets any worse,” she explained. “It’s my fault.” My voice trembled as I lowered my gaze. “But why does
Thirty seconds passed before I finally reacted, my eyes scanning the crowded room as if searching for an exit that didn’t exist. It was only my second day at school, and the last thing I needed was to be branded as a delusional she-wolf before I’d even learned anyone’s name. Then a flash of red lig
“I’m Amanda. I already met Kira last night,” said the woman who had seemed worried earlier. She had short hair, a slim figure, and an innocent face. From the way she looked, I guessed she was around twenty. “So, you must be Kira?” Vada said, turning to the other girl. “Yes!” she answered brightly.
When I pushed open the dormitory door, two unfamiliar faces greeted me, along with two others from the Hollow Pack I hadn’t expected to see, and one of them was Luna Rosalia. They were all seated on the couch, but the second I stepped in, their heads turned toward me in unison. “Where have you be
Muriel’s smile was all warmth on the surface, but my thoughts were anything but calm. It wouldn’t be surprising if Soren eventually found out about my marriage to the Blackwoods. “I’ve heard quite a bit about you from Soren’s friends,” she said pleasantly. “I just hope they’re good things,” I repl







