MasukThird person's POV The gathering had finally begun.Dark Lord stood at the center of the abandoned territory, surrounded by hundreds of rogues who had traveled from neighboring territories to answer his summons. Each group had arrived under the command of its own leader, and together, they formed an army far larger than anything Dark Lord had commanded before.The territory had once belonged to a powerful pack, but years of battles had left it almost completely destroyed. The buildings were damaged, the trees surrounding the borders were withered, and the ground still carried the marks of old fights. It was a place where no respectable pack wanted to be seen, which made it the perfect meeting ground for rogues.Several rogue leaders stood at the front of the crowd while their warriors gathered behind them. Although they had agreed to come, many of them were still uncertain about whether pledging their loyalty to Dark Lord was the right decision.Some had come because they believed hi
Third person's POV The smell of smoke still lingered over Moonshine Pack long after the fire had been extinguished.The burned warehouse stood as a grim reminder that the enemy had already found a way to strike from within our own walls. The flames had been put out before they could spread, but the damage they left behind went far beyond charred wood and ruined supplies.Trust had taken the hardest blow.Dominic stood inside the remains of the warehouse with his hands behind his back. Black ash covered the floor while broken beams lay scattered in every direction. Warriors carefully searched through the wreckage, hoping to find anything that might explain how the fire had started.Marcus walked over carrying a small notebook."The guards are ready to be questioned."Dominic nodded once."Bring them in one at a time."A temporary command tent had been set up beside the warehouse. One after another, every warrior assigned to guard duty during the fire stood before Dominic.The first gu
Third Person's POVMorning arrived over Moonshine Pack with an unusual sense of urgency. The peaceful days of ordinary training were over, as every warrior knew that war could begin at any moment.Across the training grounds, hundreds of wolves stood in organized formations while commanders moved from one unit to another, correcting positions and giving final instructions. Archers practiced from elevated platforms. Sword fighters sparred in open fields. Healers arranged medical supplies near temporary treatment stations.The entire pack had become a living army.Dominic stood on a wooden platform overlooking the training grounds with Alpha Russo, Marcus, Walker, and Azrael.His sharp eyes carefully observed every unit."No mistakes," he said calmly.Walker nodded. "Our western division has already completed two full exercises this morning."Azrael added, "The eastern scouts are rotating every two hours. Nobody enters or leaves the forest without being identified."Marcus unfolded anot
Third POVNight settled over the Crystal Moon Pack like a heavy blanket, as the fortress remained awake despite the late hour.Torches burned along the stone walls while warriors continued sharpening their weapons. Blacksmiths worked without rest, their hammers striking steels with steady rhythm. Messengers hurried through the underground halls carrying fresh orders from one commander to another.Dark Lord had ordered every warrior to prepare for battle. No one dared question him.Deep inside the fortress, however, another game had already begun.It was a game of secrets. A game where loyalty meant very little.Hidden behind a thick stone wall was a private chamber that very few people knew existed. The room was dimly lit by dark candles whose flames burned with an unnatural blue glow.Samantha stood before a large mirror, her expression was calm, but the bruise near her shoulder remained from the divine power that had thrown her back when she tried to force her way into the ancient t
Dominic's POVThe journey back from the ancient temple was much quieter than our journey there.Natalia walked beside me without saying much.I knew she was still thinking about the vision she had received inside the temple. Even after she told me everything the Moon Goddess had said, I could not stop replaying those words inside my own mind.Darkness no longer lives only inside Dark Lord. It has already rooted itself within Moonshine Pack.Those words refused to leave my thoughts. The warning was too clear to ignore.Someone within our own pack could no longer be trusted. The problem was that we had no idea who that person was.As soon as we reached the pack, I ordered Natalia to get some rest.She wanted to remain beside me, but I gently convinced her otherwise."You need to recover."She looked at me with concern."So do you."I smiled softly. "I will rest after I finish today's work."She knew I was lying. Still, she chose not to argue. Instead, she stepped closer and gently kissed
Third POVThe first light of morning spread across Moonshine Pack as preparations for Natalia's journey quietly began.Dominic had barely slept.Even after giving his permission, he still carried an uneasy feeling deep inside his heart. Every instinct told him that whatever waited inside the forgotten temple would change everything.The pack courtyard was already filled with warriors. Each one had been personally selected by Dominic.They were among the strongest fighters in the pack and had sworn to protect Natalia with their lives.Alpha Russo stepped outside carrying the old diary along with the folded parchment and handed both to Natalia."You may find answers there that none of us can explain later at the templ6."Natalia carefully accepted them with a small smile.Dominic adjusted the sword hanging at his side before turning toward the warriors."We travel together."One of the warriors stepped forward. "Commander, should we spread out once we reach the forest?"Dominic's gaze h
Natalia's Pov The day of the choosing ceremony finally arrived.My maids moved around me, adjusting every detail as they dressed me in a long flowery velvet gown. The fabric clung perfectly to my body. Soft yet elegant. My hair was styled into a neat high bun, and my makeup was kept simple, just t
Natalia's Pov “Samantha!”I watched Shane rush forward, dropping beside her. His hands moved quickly over her, checking her breathing, his face filled with so much panic I had never seen before—at least, not for me.My lips curved faintly, though there was no warmth in the expression.When Shane l
Natalia's Pov “That’s fine.” I gave a small nod. “When the day comes, the priest will announce my chosen husband. Everyone will know who I choose.”Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Samantha’s grip tighten around her fork, her anger barely hidden.A faint smile tugged at the corner of my lips as
Natalia's Pov My name is Natalia Russo, and today was supposed to mark the fifth year of my marriage to my mate, Shane Whitmore.For seven exhausting hours, I stayed in the kitchen alone, preparing all his favorite meals.The rich scent of roasted meat and spices filled the house while I decorated







