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Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 10
Aria I toss and turn in the unfamiliar bed, the events of the acceptance ceremony replaying in my mind on an endless loop. My wolf paces restlessly beneath my skin, still unsettled from severing our final ties to Moonshadow. To Callum.After hours of this, I can't take it anymore. I need to move, to run, to feel the wind in my fur and the earth under my paws. Shifting forms as quietly as possible so as not to wake Leah, I slip out into the moonlit night.The cool forest air fills my lungs as I break into a loping stride, picking up speed until the trees blur around me. For a moment, I am free, untethered from the pain and confusion weighing me down.But then a scent hits my nose, stopping me dead in my tracks. Earthy and wild with hints of pine and smoke. A scent I would know anywhere, in any form.Callum.My heart clenches painfully in my chest. Some masochistic part of me is tempted to turn tail and flee the other way, putting as much distance as possible between myself and my form
Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 11
Aria He falls silent, still not meeting my gaze. A heavy beat passes, thick with all the things we can never take back."I loved you," I whisper finally, my heart spasming painfully in my chest as I give voice to the burning truth. "More than I thought it was possible to love someone. You were everything to me - friend, lover, partner, mate. Losing you... it's like losing a vital part of myself. A wound I'll carry with me forever."His eyes snap back to mine, shimmering with unshed tears. In the glistening blue, I see my own grief and desolation reflected back at me. We're both shattered by this, broken pieces that will never fit together again."But I have to find a way to heal now," I push on, voice cracking with emotion. "To pick up those pieces and build something new. And I have to do it without you."A single tear slips down his cheek, glinting silver in the moonlight. "I know," he rasps. "And I hope you find happiness again, Ari. It's all I've ever wanted for you. Even if I'm n
Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 12
AriaLeah frowns, placing a steadying hand on my shoulder. "You can tell me anything, you know that."I nod, taking a deep breath before forcing the words out in a jumbled rush. "I'm pregnant. It's Callum's."Leah's eyes widen at my confession, shock suffusing her delicate features. For a long moment, she simply stares at me, mouth hanging open."Oh honey," she finally breathes, pulling me into a fierce hug. "That's...that's huge. How are you feeling?""Terrified," I admit, the word muffled against her shoulder. "And so, so lost. I don't know how to do this without him, Leah."She pulls back to cup my face in her palms, green eyes blazing with conviction. "You don't have to. I'm here. The whole pack is here. We'll help you through this every step of the way."Tears sting my eyes at her words, gratitude and relief rushing through me in dizzying waves. I don't know how I would survive this without Leah's steady presence at my side."Thank you," I whisper thickly. "I don't...I can't even
Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 13
Aria I vaguely recognize her as Soren, one of the unmated females who's been vying for Elijah's attention since long before I arrived. The jealousy radiating from her is almost palpable, envy souring her crisp pine scent. "Excuse me?" I grit out, hackles rising at her antagonistic tone. Soren steps closer, invading my personal space in a blatant challenge. "You heard me. What did you do to convince Elijah to let you stay? Bat your lashes and spread your legs like a good little she-wolf?" Rage ignites in my veins, white-hot and searing. How dare she imply something so crass, so demeaning? As if the only value I could possibly offer is as a sexual plaything. My wolf snarls within me, begging to be let loose on this impudent female. To put her in her place and assert our dominance. But I tamp down on the urge, knowing violence will only escalate the situation. "I earned my place here, just like everyone else," I reply instead, injecting steel into my tone. "Not that it's any of your
Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 14
AriaThe days following my confrontation with Soren are some of the most challenging of my life. Everywhere I turn, I'm met with suspicious glares and hushed whispers, the pack's trust in me shaken by my violent outburst.But I refuse to let their judgment break me. With Elijah's unwavering support, I throw myself into making amends, determined to prove that one mistake does not define me.I start by seeking out Soren directly, my heart pounding in my throat as I approach her in the common room. She eyes me warily, tension radiating from her slender frame."What do you want?" she asks, voice tight with barely restrained hostility.I take a deep breath, forcing myself to meet her gaze. "To apologize. What I did to you was unforgivable, Soren. I let my emotions get the best of me, and I lashed out in a way that was completely inexcusable."She blinks, clearly taken aback by my humble overture. For a moment, I think she might reject my apology outright. But then her shoulders slump sligh
Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 15
AriaIn that moment, I realize that I can't run from this. I can't hide away in the safe harbor of Silverfang and pretend none of this is happening.This is my fight now, my burden to bear. For the sake of my unborn child and the future of our entire species.With grim determination, I straighten my spine and meet Tamara's haunted gaze. "Then we find another way. We gather allies, resources. We do whatever it takes to protect my baby and stop Callum before it's too late."Her eyes widen, a flicker of hope sparking to life in their stormy depths. "You mean...you'll fight him?"I nod, a leaden weight settling in my chest. "I don't have a choice. If I don't stand against him, no one will. And my child will be lost to his twisted ambitions."It's a terrifying prospect, the idea of facing down the male I once loved above all others. But I know in my bones that it's the only way forward.For better or worse, the fate of the werewolf world now rests on my shoulders. On the tiny, innocent lif
Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 16
CallumDarkness consumes me, wrapping its inky tendrils around my heart and mind until all that remains is a twisted obsession. The prophecy beats within my skull, pulsing in rhythm with the malevolent force that now guides my every action.I crave power, hunger for it like a starving beast. The ancient words promise untold strength to the one who controls the fated child - the key to ruling over all packs, bending them to my will.And that child grows now in Aria's womb. My heir, my blood. The instrument of my ascension.Aria. Even now, her name stirs something in me, a flicker of the love we once shared. But it's buried deep beneath the layers of madness and ambition, a fading ember drowned out by the raging inferno of my new purpose.She is nothing to me now but a means to an end. A vessel to carry my legacy and deliver me the power I crave. And I will have her, one way or another.The dark force thrums in agreement, urging me onwards. With my loyal warriors at my back, I set out f
Crescent Moon Alphas Chapter 17
AriaI drift slowly into consciousness, the world a blurry haze as my eyes flutter open. The soft light of the infirmary greets me, its warm glow chasing away the lingering shadows of my dreams.I try to sit up, but my body protests, a deep ache radiating through my muscles. I wince, biting back a groan as I struggle to rise.Suddenly, strong hands are there, gently guiding me upright. I look up into Elijah's face, his dark eyes filled with relief and tenderness."Easy," he murmurs, his touch reassuring and warm against my skin. "You've been through quite an ordeal."Memories rush back in fragmented pieces - the confrontation at the border, Callum's crazed desperation, the searing pain in my belly. I shudder, pressing a hand to my stomach."The baby...is it...?""The baby is fine," Elijah assures me, his fingers twining with mine. "Tamara checked you over herself. You just need rest."Relief crashes over me, so intense it steals my breath. I sag against the pillows, hot tears pricking
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