ANMELDEN[Lucian]
This woman is the only one who can match my banter and actually leave me speechless. She’s also the reason I got kicked out of my own library.
Damn, this is one hell of a test!
We made our way to my residence at the far end of the academy grounds. Flint and the other High Chancellor are quartered here as well, a privilege afforded to the elite, and no surprise that a Blackwo
[Lucian]“You were the one who summoned me to be my executioner, to avenge your mother, who those cold-blooded wolves mercilessly slaughtered. You must remember who you are now, Enzo,” Virel said, his voice echoing as I stood in the middle of the vast plains.I clenched my fists tight.“Remember this: you must remain emotionless. You must learn to despise your own feelings.”“But the bond—”I tried to argue, but he cut me off.“Is fake! A fabrication of the Moon Goddess.Evilwolf spirits roam this world, yet she still refuses to acknowledge them. You must control yourself. Remember what yourpreviousmate did to you…”“Understood.”I squeezed my eyes shut.He’sright. Gwen is nothing more than a distraction, a tool to reach my goal. I accept
Lynn and I held each other. I silently thanked Adrian for honoring my request to protect my sister if anything ever went wrong.“I’m sorry I made you worry,” I murmured into her hair.Behind us, Adrian stood from his seat. Amanda quietlyslipped awayoutside, leaving the two of us alone.“Ididn’tthink about how you felt that night. What Ned did,” my voice faltered, “it must have shattered you.”“Gwen…I’mexhausted.” Her voicebroke onthe last word, as though she had been holding it back for years and had run out of strength to keep it in.“Idon’teven recognize myself anymore.I’vespent six yearsforcingmyself to fit into theRavencrestPack. I followed every rule, every expectation.” She shook her head slowly. “And still, and
[A glimpse into Lynn’s past...]Lynn was sixteen when she joined a training camp. After that incident last year when a rogue tried to abuse her sexually, thanks to ten-year-old Gwen, whodidn’thesitate for a second to save her, Lynn promised herself she would get stronger, and joining the intense training camp was perfect for her improvement.Gwen was ten years old and fragile in appearance, but beneath that delicate surface lived a strength that surged without warning in the face ofanger anddanger. It was a secret shared only between her,Gwenand Luna Rosalia.Lynn did not realize that part of the reason Rosalia allowed her to enroll in the camp was to help control Gwen’s ability. At the same time, it was also meant to nurture Lynn’s own.The camp was a place where young wolves were trained to master their insti
[Gwyneth]Enzo’s body suddenly went rigid, the warmth draining from him before he pulled away.“Please get dressed…” he said quietly, his voice distant and icy.My body was still burning, the heat of the moment refusing to fade, but it was already slipping into something hollow.“I shouldn’t have done this,” he suddenly said, sharper this time.I swallowed hard. It felt like ice had been poured straight into my chest.He was right. I was going to marry Lucian. I had known the rules of our world all my life; bonding outside of vowswasn’tjustforbidden,it was dangerous. Fated or not, once a wolf chose another path, consequences always followed.We dressed quickly, in silence, careful not to look at each other.‘Gwen,youabsolute idiot,’ 
Someone had seen Enzo and Gwen in the darkness, and what shewitnessedunsettled her. The bond between them pulsed with a blinding glow, far stronger than any wolves. It coiled and tightened, alive in a way that made her lips curl in quiet distaste.Enzo was beginning to believe in the woman.Her fists clenched as shecalled forBernie, but hedidn’tappear. Hedidn’tcome, of course. He onlyanswered toEnzo.A faint, dangerous smile touched her lips. If hewouldn’tcome, then she would. She found him inside Enzo’s residence within the Lycan Academy.“Who is that little wolf with Enzo?”shedemanded.Bernie barely glanced at her. “That’s his mate.”The answer snapped something inside her. In a blink, she was in front ofhim,her hand already wrapped around his throat, lifting him just enough to make breathing a struggle.
“As it happens, I have every reason to be this confident. You abducted us from within Ravencrest’s territory. That reflects on them; it’s an embarrassment they can’t easily ignore. Their pack may not care much about Vada or me, but Lynn is my sister.” After that, I explained our plan to Adrian. “They might not agree to hand Freya over immediately, but if Lynn was used as leverage, there was a strong chance they would return Freya.” When Vada and I were finally alone, she lowered her voice. “I don’t think Freya would want to go back to her husband.” “I know.” Irritation slipped into my tone before I could hold it back. “She’s been deceiving her husband all this time. And after what happened at the dinner, she probably wants to eliminate me without getting her hands dirty.” “It’s more than that.” Vada hesitated. “She’s pregnant. And from the look of her, the baby is no more than a month along.” My lips parted in shock. But I wasn’t the only one. “What do you mean?” A thick voice ca







