LOGINThe massive black wolf leading Frostveil's forces abruptly slowed.Behind him, hundreds of werewolves followed suit. Snow exploded beneath their paws as they skidded across the frozen plains, carving deep trenches into the frozen ground.The wolf leaped and shifted mid air. It dark fur receded and it's size shrank. Moments later, a man landed upon the snow in human form. His pale blue eyes immediately swept across the snowy plains.Then his steps slowed down.The sight before Adrian wasn't what he had expected when he came rushing back from the south. When the deadly battle with the rogue werewolves had neared it's conclusion, the remainder of them had gleefully told Adrian that they were just a decoy and Frostveil was currently under siege. This made Adrian almost lose control on the spot. After mercilessly finishing them off, he and his pack had rushed back in futile hopes of making back in time. He had concluded that whoever was attempting to raid Frostveil when he was away would
A deafening boom rang out across the battlefield as a Beta crashed violently into the snow. Moments later, another warrior was hurled through the air before slamming into a tree hard enough to knock him unconscious on impact.Minutes passed, accompanied by an endless chorus of pained grunts, breaking wood, and bodies crashing into the frozen landscape.Near the western gates, the Frostveilian soldiers stood rooted to the spot in stunned disbelief. These were men and women who had marched here fully prepared to lay down their lives defending their home, yet none of them could believe what they were witnessing.A single woman was holding back an entire invasion force by herself.No.Holding back was the wrong phrase.She was effortlessly destroying them.One after another, Silvervale's warriors were sent crashing into the snow, trees, and even their own comrades.The werewolves fell, No matter how many charged her, the outcome remained unchanged.The battlefield had become a spectacle of
“ Remember, our objective is simple.”Near Frostveil's western border, a tall werewolf marched at the head of the formation. His voice carried effortlessly across the snow-covered plains, reaching every warrior behind him.“ Inflict as much damage upon Frostveil as possible.”A cruel smile spread across his face.“ Burn what you can. Destroy what you cannot take. And if an opportunity presents itself...” His eyes gleamed with malice. “ Bring back as many women and children as possible. Perhaps even Frostveil's new Luna... if she's here, that is.”"Understood, sir!"The surrounding Betas answered in unison, their voices echoing across the frozen landscape. That last part hadn't been included in the official mission, but Darius had secretly instructed them to do it if the opportunity arose.“ Good. Another grim reminder.... We have at most forty minutes before Frostveil's main forces return."The leading Alpha's grin widened.“ Perhaps if one of the women we bring back catches Lord Dari
Estelle stood frozen like a statue. A bitter feeling rose within her chest, spreading through her like poison.The wolves she had grown up with and the same wolves who had bled beside her.She should have been happy to see the pack that belonged to the place she once called home.Yet as she stared at the approaching force, she felt nothing resembling relief or joy. If she were to describe what she felt, it would be something close to numbness. The sight that should have filled her with familiarity left a hollow ache lingering deep inside her chest instead.The silver cloaks fluttering in the wind. The insignias she had spent her entire life revering...All of it felt distant and unfamiliar, As though she were looking upon fragments of a life that no longer belonged to her.For a brief moment, memories surfaced.The camaraderie she felt as she crouched low along with her pack as they stalked prey.Victory celebrations that stretched long into the night. The countless missions she had u
“ Take me to the roof. There's something I want to inspect there.” Darnon's gaze lingered on her briefly. This was the first time Estelle had ordered him. Maybe she noticed something? He bowed slightly. “ As you wish.” The two of them moved through the castle without another word. The higher they climbed, the quieter everything became. The heartbeats of servants slowly became distant. The steady breathing of the guards faded. Only the distant howl of the wind remained. Several minutes later, they emerged onto the highest section of the castle. They were greeted with the cold air that brushed past the rooftop. The castle's rooftop was a masterpiece of dark and formidable architecture. Several towers rose from different sections of the fortress, their obsidian bodies stretching toward the heavens like black sentinels standing eternal watch over Frostveil. Some were broad and imposing, while others were slender and elegant, connected by elevated walkways and narrow ston
Estelle remained outside until dusk. What had begun as a simple attempt to clear her mind had turned into hours of wandering and exploration throughout Frostveil's settlement. She visited bustling markets. Sampled foods she had never tasted before. Chatted with a few locals. Listened to musicians perform songs she didn't recognize but enjoyed. For the first time in a long time she felt something close to peace, something close to freedom. When she was in Silvervale, she had to deal with politics and worry about being sent to front lines all the time. She barely had time for herself. But now... The weight pressing against her chest had become lighter... but not gone. The beautiful sight of the setting sun painting the snowy settlement in shades of gold and amber almost made her forget everything. Unfortunately, all good things eventually came to an end. A chilly gust swept across the streets. The sky darkened as the sun's grace slowly faded beyond the distant m
In a dark room, on a king sized bed, a handsome man lay, peacefully asleep. Nothing disturbed the darkness. Well, except for a suspicious lump of blanket on the corner of the bed. It lay there, motionless. Oh... Wait... It wasn't actually motionless at all.It was moving so slowly it gave an impres
Estelle found herself unable to sleep no matter how desperately she tried. She also felt a little troubled with Adrian's silence. ' Maybe he decided to sleep?' She reasoned. The blizzard still raged beyond the walls of the castle. The hearth had long since surrendered its final embers, leaving th
The cold wind howled with feral aggression, slamming against the shutters with the impatience of a caged beast. Estelle clutched the woolen blanket tighter around her shoulders, shuddering violently despite it's thick layers. The tremors ran deep, past muscle and into bone. And as if fate intende
Estelle stood on the balcony. Her hands gripped the iron railings until her knuckles turned white. Her Jet-black hair fell forward in heavy curtains, obscuring her face from the world. Then the cold wind came, it swept her hair aside, revealing her cheeks that were beet red.The embarrassing memor







