MasukWe made our way to a secluded part of the lake, concealed behind a wall of enormous rocks. I had come here once before, searching for answers about my past.
But that had been a long time ago, before I carried my children within me.
“The eclipse has just passed,” the priestess said, her gaze fixed on the ancient well. “But its essence still lingers within it. It may not remain open for much longer. Are you certain you wish to proceed, my princess?&rd
“You betrayed our bond while you were away all those months?” I stared at Jace, unable to believe what I was hearing. This was beyond humiliating. “Oh, please. Every Alpha deserves a worthy Luna. Jace fell in love with me the moment we met. I’m the she-wolf he was meant to be with,” Eris sneered. “Calla, surely you can understand.” “Understand what?” I shot back, my voice trembling with disbelief. “Before you left, you promised that once you claimed the Alpha title, you would announce our arranged marriage to the entire pack!” “I know what I promised,” Jace replied, his tone frustratingly calm. “But I only agreed to it because of the promise I made to you back then. You saved me from the deadly pandemic, and in return, I promised to make you my mate. I was bound by our agreement, Calla, but that doesn’t change the reality of our situation.” He paused, as though what he was about to say should have been obvious to me. “As the future Alpha, I need a Luna who can strengthen our pa
Excitement lit up my face. It had been nearly five months since Jace had left the pack house to oversee the livestock business, which supplied various parts of the region across the wolf territory. He was also training there to grow stronger and become a more capable Alpha. I had wanted to visit him in Verge City countless times, but my responsibilities at the pack house had kept me from leaving. As the one overseeing the pack’s health and well-being, I couldn’t simply abandon my duties. On top of that, I was the region’s general warrior, responsible for the head warriors stationed along our borders. They reported directly to me, and I had to remain within reach in case they needed my assistance or an emergency arose. “I have to go see him, Lora!” I said eagerly, turning to her. She smiled at me. “Go ahead! I’ll take care of the healing den while you’re away.” Barely able to contain my excitement, I hurried toward the Barker clan’s main villa. The gates stood open, allowing me t
[Calla] I was staying in the small cottage with Lora, my grandmother, whose true identity we had kept secret from everyone. By now, I had grown accustomed to calling her simply “Lora.” A bird made entirely of fire suddenly appeared in the distance, flying straight toward us. When I was fifteen, I chose to leave with Lora and train as a healer under her guidance. Four years ago, when a pandemic swept through the Meridian Territory, I was among those who came to help the afflicted. When Lora decided to remain in the territory, I stayed by her side. Not only did she need my help, but it also gave me the chance to hone my healing skills further and prepare for my future responsibilities as the daughter of the Alpha King. As far as the Meridian Pack members knew, we were merely healers assigned to the territory by High Chancellor Flint. No one suspected who I really was. My parents and I had agreed that I would return to Verge City on my twentieth birthday, which was now only a month
Fear gripped me at his revelation, and my fingers curled tightly into the sheets. “But you don’t have to worry about that anymore, my love. Ever since the incident at the well, he hasn’t heard her voice again,” Lucian continued. “Does that mean we destroyed Virel’s essence in the well?” I asked, my lycan spirit stirring uneasily at the thought that the evil goddess might still be out there. “I don’t know.” Lucian’s expression grew solemn. “But whatever happens, I refuse to let Caius become like me or suffer the same fate because of his bloodline. I won’t let him go through what I did.” He held my gaze, his eyes softening as if he could sense the unease building inside me through our mate bond. “Remember this, my love. I would never knowingly put our family in danger. You and our pups will always come first. I’ll choose you over anyone else, even the Moon Goddess herself.” His words warmed my heart. He gently brushed his fingers against my cheek before leaning down to capture my l
Coming home was the best decision I had ever made. Amanda had returned to check on Lora, who would soon be continuing her studies at the Lycan Academy.“Mommy!”Calla’s face lit up the moment she spotted me in the dining area, where I was preparing our meal. The instant she caught my scent from the entrance to our mansion wing, she came running toward me on her little legs.Caius followed close behind his twin sister, his face brightening as soon as he saw me.“My babies!”I opened my arms and gathered them both into a tight embrace, showering their cheeks with kisses.“I missed you, Mommy!” Caius murmured against me. “Dad said you went with Luna Kira when she returned home.”I glanced at Lucian, who stood nearby, watching us with a broad smile.“Have my little pups been good while Daddy was taking care of you?” I a
“Gwen, you should be dead by now!” Rosalia shrieked, her bloodshot eyes blazing with hatred as she glared at me. “You’re the reason my life has become a living hell!”“Alpha Kaelen, make her shut up,” I said calmly.He looked less than pleased at being given orders, especially by a packless wolf like me. After all, he was an Alpha, and I had no pack to back me up. Yet, despite his obvious reluctance, he motioned to the guards who had brought Rosalia in.One of them immediately pressed a silver knife against her throat.“Don’t make a scene here! I hate irritating voices, and yours is at the top of my list!” Kaelen said, his jaw tight, making it clear that he was doing this for his own sake and no one else’s.‘Whatever!’Rosalia swallowed nervously and finally clamped her mouth shut.“We found this she-w
“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. ***







