LOGIN[Lucian]
Mr. Howard entered the High Chancellor’s office, an occurrence rare enough to raise concern. He was still in his pajamas, clearly roused from sleep and rushed here without a moment to spare. He feared very few people in this school… only the three who ruled it.
“High Chancellor Flint,” he began, trying to steady his breath, “why was the First Claw sent to fetch me?”
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My mother didn’t have a clear or definite answer to my question, so in the end, our conversation did not go well. Yet my mother remained firm in her decision. But then, an incident suddenly threw the entire queen’s mansion into chaos. I was training with Remus when a servant came rushing toward us with urgent news. “M-My princess, please hurry! The queen is calling for you. Caius is missing!” “What?!” I immediately dropped the two wooden sticks in my hands, and Remus and I exchanged a worried look. The concern on his face mirrored my own as we hurried toward the main building. By the time we reached the courtyard, all the guards and servants had gathered there, trembling with fear as the queen’s furious voice echoed through the mansion. “Search the entire territory for Caius! If you fail to find him, you will all answer to me!” “Mother! What is going on?” The head servant spoke up. “Princess, the little prince is missing! The pups were playing hide-and-seek with their person
Days had passed, yet Gwen still couldn’t shake the disbelief over everything she had learned. Because Remus had remained loyal to the queen, he was the one who had informed her that Gwen had spoken with the Lycan King. The queen hurled her goblet onto the floor, and the sharp sound of the expensive glass shattering echoed through the room. “My queen, I suggest that you grant Gwen’s request, especially now that the twins’ safety is at stake. Her power has awakened, and it’s only natural for her to want to see the world beyond the Lycan territory.” The queen trembled at his words. She understood exactly what Remus meant, and that was precisely why she couldn’t allow things to continue this way. When she had spoken to Lucian, she had deliberately told him that she had found the woman dead. She lied! She had done it because she couldn’t bear the thought of Lucian taking Gwen away from her. At that time, it had been only a few months since she had finally found her daughter again, an
I couldn’t understand my mother’s reasoning. So, I quietly said, “Mother, as far as I’m aware, I’ve done my part for the family. I even have businesses in Verge City under your name. I’ve always been free to travel to our apartment there whenever I need to handle business, and I’ve never caused any trouble.” Panic flickered across my mother’s face. “Gwen, please forgive me. Lycans, wolves, and other species have never been allowed to attend the same school before. I was simply caught off guard.” She lowered her gaze. “Lycans have always been raised within our own territory, usually homeschooled by our elders. Verge City was only established recently to create a place where different species could live and learn together.” She hesitated. “I’m worried this might anger the King. He may see it as a threat to our kind.” “Then I’ll speak to the King myself,” I said. “No. Please don’t.” I sighed, unable to hide my frustration. “I will speak to him, Mother. I need to understand why
[Gwyneth] Sweat dripped from my skin as ragged breaths escaped my lips after days of spiritual training. I sat cross-legged in the heart of Oak Grove, a sacred sanctuary hidden deep within the mountains. Ancient oak trees towered around the clearing, their thick trunks and sprawling branches forming a natural barrier against the outside world. It was one of the few places where a Lycan could commune with their spirit and strengthen the bond between soul and beast. Today’s training was for my Lycan spirit. For hours, my Lycan spirit and I had fought malevolent entities that lurked within the spirit realm, drawing strength from darkness and corruption. The relentless battle had pushed us to our limits, but that was the purpose of the training: to become stronger. A few feet away stood the Head Priestess. She had overseen my spiritual training for the past five years, and for the first time since I had known her, fatigue was evident on her face. Sweat dampened her robes as heavily
They were blaming me for choices I had made long ago. I knew I carried my share of the guilt, but I had never deceived anyone. From the very beginning, I had been honest. I had told Vada long ago that Gwen would always remain in my heart; no one could ever take her place. So why did it feel as though every wolf around me was holding me responsible for what was happening now? Why had I suddenly become the villain in all of this? After speaking with Lynn, I couldn't stop myself from retreating to my bedroom, needing space to sit with everything that was happening. I pulled Gwen's photograph from the drawer. It had been taken on our wedding day, back when everything still felt certain. My fingers brushed over the frame as I stared at her smiling face. “My love,” I murmured, “can you forgive me if I have to forget, even just for a moment, and fulfill my duty?" For years, I had fought to earn my place among the wolves. After being cast out of the Blackwood Pack, I had clawed my way
[Lucian] Alpha Conrad couldn’t keep our argument to himself. He had gone straight to my father after our confrontation, so I already had a good idea why I was being summoned back to Blackwood Pack after seven days away. What I hadn’t expected was to find several high-ranking officials from other packs in the Wilder Manor. Lynn and Adrian were there with their pups. Alpha Conrad and Vada had arrived as well. From another pack were my sister, Kira, and her mate, Kaelen. As soon as I stepped out of the vehicle, my gaze landed on Lynn. She stood near the manor’s entrance, watching her pups run circles around the fountain. “Pups, greet Alpha Lucian!” Lynn called. The children immediately stopped and turned toward me. Their bright eyes widened as they looked me over. “Hello, Alpha Lucian! Wow, you’re handsome!” one of them exclaimed. “He’s an Alpha! Of course he is! But my daddy is more handsome, though,” the other pup declared with complete confidence. “Pups, be nice,” Lynn scolde
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







