LOGIN"I’m here for you, always, Leora." That was the promise Theron made before he stole her kiss. But promises can be broken. And in Crestwood, betrayal is deadlier than love. The Moon Pendant marked Leora as the rightful Luna before she could even walk. Hidden in the human world all her life, she is dragged back to claim her throne—only to discover that the crown comes with chains. To unlock her wolf, Leora must choose a mate. Every wolf wants her. Every elder demands it. But her heart keeps pulling toward the one man she cannot have—the warrior sworn to protect her. When her love awakens her long-buried power, enemies close in and Leora realizes the harsh truth. The man she loves most is the one fated to destroy her.
View MoreLe portable vibra sur mon bureau en acajou, entre deux dossiers de comptes. Je jetai un œil à l’écran : Emma. Ma cousine.
Je savais déjà que ça allait être chiant.
— Quoi encore ? grognai-je en décrochant, sans même la saluer.
— Bonjour à toi aussi, Noah, fit-elle d’un ton ironique. T’es libre deux minutes ?
— Pas vraiment, j’ai une réunion dans dix minutes, mais vas-y, crache ton venin.
Elle souffla, comme si elle savait que j’allais râler.
— J’ai besoin d’un service.
Évidemment. Toujours. Jamais un “comment tu vas”, jamais un “bravo pour le taf”. Non, avec Emma c’était toujours des combines.
— J’écoute, dis-je en m’adossant à mon fauteuil.
— Tu pourrais héberger une amie à moi. Juste quelques mois, le temps qu’elle s’installe à Paris.
Je fermai les yeux. J’avais pas que ça à foutre. Mon appart était grand, oui, mais c’était MON appart. Mon seul coin tranquille quand je sortais de l’hôtel.
— Sérieusement, Emma, tu me prends pour Airbnb ?
— Noah, sois pas con. T’es jamais là. Ton appart est vide neuf jours sur dix. Autant qu’il serve à quelqu’un.
Je serrai les dents. Elle marquait un point. Mais partager mon espace avec une inconnue ? Hors de question.
— Non.
Silence. Puis son arme secrète :
— C’est Tessa.
Je me redressai d’un coup, comme si le nom m’avait électrocuté.
— Attends… quelle Tessa ?
— Tu sais très bien de qui je parle.
Putain.
Je pinçai l’arête de mon nez, un juron muet aux lèvres. Voilà le piège.
Tessa.
L’été de mes dix-huit ans.
Son sourire insolent. Ses yeux noirs qui me défiaient. Sa bouche qui avait goûté à la mienne.
Et sa confiance, que j’avais brisée comme un con.
Je lâchai un rire amer.
— Non mais tu rêves, Emma. Elle va jamais accepter de vivre chez moi. Elle me déteste.
— Justement. Elle croit que c’est Paul qui l’héberge.
Je me figeai.
— … QUOI ?
— J’ai pas eu le choix, Noah. Si je lui avais dit que c’était toi, elle aurait refusé direct. Et elle a besoin de ce logement, tu comprends ? Elle démarre son BTS, elle a pas une thune.
Je me laissai tomber contre le dossier de mon fauteuil, les yeux rivés au plafond. Génial.
Dans moins de vingt-quatre heures, Tessa allait débarquer dans mon appart en croyant tomber sur mon cousin.
Emma continua, implacable :
— Tu n’as qu’à faire comme si de rien n’était. De toute façon, tu passes ton temps à l’hôtel. Tu ne la verras presque jamais.
Je grognai.
— Tu me connais, Emma. Tessa va me haïr dès qu’elle me verra. Elle va faire la gueule, m’insulter, et claquer la porte.
— Ou pas, répondit ma cousine d’une voix douce. Peut-être que c’est l’occasion de… je sais pas… tourner la page ?
Je ricanais. Tourner la page ? J’avais pas besoin de tourner la page. C’était elle qui avait besoin de grandir. Moi, j’avais juste été… moi. Un ado qui s’amusait, qui testait. Elle avait cru que c’était plus. Pas mon problème.
Enfin… c’est ce que je me répétais depuis des années.
Je terminai la conversation sèchement :
— Trois mois max. Après, elle dégage.
— Merci Noah ! T’es le meilleur ! lança Emma avant de raccrocher.
Je restai là, portable à la main, le cœur battant plus vite que je ne voulais l’admettre.
Putain.
Tessa.
Le flash me revint comme un coup de poing.
L’été brûlant. Le jardin de mon oncle, les soirées sous les lampions, les rires, les bières volées.
Tessa en short, les cheveux en bataille, les pieds nus dans l’herbe.
J’avais dix-huit ans, elle en avait seize. Elle m’avait regardé comme si j’étais son univers.
Je me souvenais de sa main dans la mienne. De sa voix quand elle avait murmuré “je te fais confiance”.
Et moi, comme un con, j’avais pris ce qu’elle m’offrait… avant de la jeter, de la ridiculiser devant les autres.
Je me revoyais, fier, condescendant, jouant au mec indifférent.
Alors qu’au fond, j’avais juste flippé.
Depuis, chaque fois que je pensais à elle, c’était comme une écharde dans ma mémoire.
Je secouai la tête, me levant d’un bond. Pas question de me laisser ramollir par des souvenirs. J’étais Noah Delcourt, fils d’un milliardaire, manager d’un hôtel de luxe en plein cœur de Paris. J’avais pas le temps pour la nostalgie.
Tessa pouvait bien débarquer, faire la gueule, m’insulter.
Moi, j’avais une réunion avec des investisseurs japonais dans dix minutes.
J’avais un empire à gérer.
Elle, elle n’était qu’un fantôme de mon passé.
Enfin… c’est ce que je me persuadai en enfilant ma veste.
The bell of the High Moon Tower tolled once — low, ancient, commanding.Auntie Zaria froze where she stood, the scroll in her hands slipping slightly as dread washed through her.A summons.From the Elders.No one ignored that call.She straightened her cloak, her heartbeat a steady thrum of anxiety, and walked toward the Elders’ Hall fully aware of why she had been summoned. The moonstone pillars shimmered faintly as she entered, their silver glow illuminating the twelve hooded figures seated in a crescent.The Elders.The oldest wolves alive.Guardians of tradition.Gatekeepers of power.And the greatest threat to Leora if they ever ran out of patience.Zaria bowed deeply.“Elders. You requested my presence.”Elder Maelin, sharp-eyed and cold, leaned forward.“Zaria of the Luna Line… your niece. Where is she?”Zaria clasped her hands tightly.“She is safe.”“For now,” Elder Rahv murmured.Zaria tensed.Elder Virren, the eldest among them, lifted his head. The blue lunar flames aroun
The school courtyard buzzed with life, but Leora felt strangely detached from all of it. Students spilled out of classrooms in noisy clusters, laughter bouncing off the cream-painted walls, lunch boxes swinging in hands. But she sat alone under the wide mango tree behind the library—a quiet pocket of shade where the breeze carried the faint scent of earth and unripe fruit.Nyra should have been beside her, probably complaining about the teacher or a wolf who won't stop annoying the hell out of her. But Nyra was home sick, and without her presence, the day felt muted. Leora couldn’t explain why a wave of tiredness clung to her, heavy enough to sink her appetite.She pulled her knees close, resting her chin gently against them.Footsteps approached—measured, steady, familiar.Theron.He stopped right in front of her, his shadow stretching over her legs. He didn&rs
The morning sun hit the hallways of Crestwood College, but the light did little to warm Leora’s mood. Her steps echoed sharply against the marble floors, each tap of her boots a reminder of the whispers that seemed to follow her wherever she went.By the time she reached her classroom, clusters of students were already talking in low murmurs, glances darting toward her like she was the center of some private show.“Did you hear?” a voice hissed behind her. “Riggs… he dropped out.”Leora froze mid-step, turning slowly to face the group of giggling girls.“Dropped out?” another whispered, eyes wide. “But… he’s smart. Top of every class. How could he just leave?”Her jaw tightened, and she forced a casual shrug, though her hands curled into fists at her sides. “I don’t know,” she said flatly. “Maybe he had his reasons.”The whispers only grew louder. “You think it has something to do with her?” someone asked.Her pulse quickened, but she forced herself to breathe evenly. “I’m not sure wh
Steam still curled in the air as Leora ran a towel through her damp hair. The faint scent of lavender soap lingered around her. Her body ached pleasantly from training, but her mind—her mind was a storm she didn’t want to name.A knock interrupted her thoughts.“Come in,” she called softly, still facing the mirror.The door creaked open. Aunt Zaria stepped inside, her sharp eyes immediately scanning the room. “You took a bath? At this hour?” she asked, brows raised. “It’s almost evening, Leora.”Leora glanced at her reflection, then turned with a half-smile. “I went out for a bit of an exercise.”“Exercise?” Zaria repeated, suspicion lacing her tone. “Since when does my niece go for evening workouts?”Leora laughed lightly, tucking the towel over her shoulder. “Since today, apparently. I needed to clear my head.”Zaria stepped closer, her gaze softening as she took a seat on the edge of the bed. “You’ve been doing a lot of that lately… clearing your head.”Leora hesitated. “Maybe I ju
By the time Leora returned home, the sky had turned to a deep indigo, stars scattered faintly above the towering walls of the Crestwood Estate. Her head throbbed from the endless noise of the day — the sparring, the stares, the weight of being Luna-to-be.She kicked off her boots and rubbed her tem
The palace dining hall was quiet that evening, the only sounds the soft clinking of cutlery and the faint crackle of fire from the hearth.The long dining hall flickered with golden light from chandeliers, the clinking of silverware echoing faintly against stone walls. Leora sat opposite Aunt Zaria,
Theron had been watching Leora closely. Too closely, perhaps. Every move she made, every expression that flickered across her face—he had memorized them all. He knew the rhythm of her steps when she was in a hurry, and the subtle tilt of her chin when she was irritated but trying to hide it. He had
Leora trudged down the palace corridor, her feet dragging against the polished marble floor. Every muscle in her body screamed with exhaustion, and her head still buzzed with the endless stares and whispers from school. By the time she reached her room, she didn’t bother turning on the light—she ju












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