~. ~.Dressed in the beautiful clothes that Lorraine had made for them, everyone gathered in the hall, bidding farewell to the designer.“She will forever be in our hearts, she will forever be a cherished tribe member of crescent hills.” Mobali said, raising a toast to the beautiful painting of Lorraine Snow.She was buried earlier and everyone was having fun and smiling like she had requested.“I'm sorry about your hand.” Aret said, staring at Mobali's bandaged hand which he kept in his pocket.“It's fine, Remember I'm a supreme wolf, ill heal before the end of tomorrow, stop worrying.” He said with a smirk, making Aret raise her eyebrow.“Worried? Ha! You think too highly of yourself.” She laughed, earning a flick on her forehead.~AIDAN~I stood near the balcony with my sister and Mayan -Odette.“Awn, Look at Big Brother and Aret, finally they are getting along.” Velia squealed happily as I stared at the duo laughing and flicking each other on the forehead.“Don't jinx it,
~• •~“D-did you finish this?” Nova asked with a cracked voice, the door opened to reveal Karelia and Khione standing at opposite ends of the door.“My sister would have wanted me to, and besides, sewing wasn't really that difficult.” Lauren said, stretching out her palms, revealing the blisters and cuts that were slowly healing.She was a werewolf but after her half(Lorraine) died, she lost the ability to transform and her healing became slower.Nova brought her hand to her mouth, muffling her sob.“Laurel, my baby!” Khione said, engulfing Laurel into a tight hug as they both sobbed.“I'm sorry Mom, I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough.” Laurel sobbed, making Khione glare at her angrily.“What do you mean? The fact that you left to finish your sister's last work even hurting yourself is the strongest thing you've ever done, and I am proud of you! Okay?” Khione said, brushing Laurel's hair with her hand as she motioned for Nova and Kaerlia to join in.“Okay mommy.”“Now come on, l
~.NOVA.~ Our Dyraet was beautiful, and the reception was fun. Dwayne kissed me softly, passionately as we arrived at the Supreme Beta Quarters.The second we walk through the door, his kiss becomes more passionate. He hugged me against the wall and kissed me, one hand cupping my face. The other hand came forward and grabbed my breast, squeezing it gently. The groan coming from my throat was all the encouragement he needed. You slowly start kneading my breasts with both hands.“Fuck, Nova.”“Hey, help me take off my dress.” His hands fumble a little with the buttons. Finally, I got rid of the dress. My breasts were still trapped in the long green corset-like bra, but Dwayne's finger pushed a cup down, exposing the nipple. The cold breeze tickled my nipple, making me shiver.I opened my eyes to take a look at Dwayne's face; His face looked like a child opening his birthday present. He rolls my nipple between his thumb and index finger while kissing me. Finally, he lowered his head an
~KAERLIA~The bright sun shines directly into the massive window in my office, lighting up the office.As I sat in my office, the weight of my responsibilities as the future Supreme Luna Queen of the Crescent Hills pack pressed upon me. The scent of aged parchment and old leather surrounded me, a reminder of the countless decisions I had to make for our pack's well-being.“So, Your highness… When will you read it?” Hawaii asked while she organized some files on the shelf thanks to Ahana. I kept staring at the letter. Its wax seal bore the emblem of the “Lunar Clash: Blades & Gifts Challenge.”an occasion that brought together the most influential Lunas and Beta Females from different packs. My fingers traced the seal's intricate design, anxiety fluttering within me. With a deep breath, I broke the seal and unfolded the letter, absorbing the details that would shape the destiny of not just my pack, but our interconnected world of werewolves.••Dear Aret,I hope this letter finds you
~. .~Velia stood outside the Crescent Hills palace, tapping her feet eagerly as she watched her two brothers descend the stairs with little Duffel bags hanging on their shoulders. “We are here now, let's go.” Aidan muttered to Velia who kept looking at the stairs in anticipation. “We can't leave without Aret, she's on her way, Hawaii just informed m-”“What?!” the two brothers yelled in unison, startling Velia. Mobali stared at Aidan, wondering why he didn't want Aret to come along. Of course, his was justified, as he had been avoiding the white-haired Aryik ever since their encounter in the forest.“Didn't you say this trip was for family bonding? Because we don't spend enough time together again?” Aidan questioned his little sister, who looked like she was about to cry.“Yes, and Aret is Mobali’s mate, so she is family.”“I never agreed to that,” Mobali muttered, earning a growl from Velia who seemed like she was about to transform into her wolf any second.There was a
~•AIDAN•~The sun shone on us as we kept riding through the forest, Mobali leading the way on his horse Night wing while Aret and Velia rode side by side on a white horses.“You guys, thank you for choosing to ride on horses instead of shifting. “ Aret said aloud, making Mobali scoff.“We didn't do it for you, Don't feel special.” I turned to see a pout on Aret's face and the way she gripped the reins of the horse tighter.“What my brother is trying to say is, we are almost getting to human territory, so we can't afford any casualties. We couldn't want to hurt them.” Velia explained to Aret who feigned a smile. Velia then forehead off her to catch up with Mobali.As we rode deeper into the forest, the tension among us was discernible. I couldn't help stealing glances at Aret occasionally, my heart racing every time our eyes met. I knew it was forbidden that my feelings for her were complicated by the fact that she was my step-brother Mobali's mate.Aret seemed lost in her thoughts, he
~. .~The first light of dawn crept through the dense canopy of trees, casting a soft, golden hue on the forest floor. The air was crisp and filled with the earthy scent of damp leaves and dew-kissed ferns. Birds stirred in their nests, their morning songs gradually filling the woods with a symphony of chirps and melodies. Startled by Aidan's exclamation the group shot up from their makeshift beds, disoriented and alarmed. The clearing, once filled with the soft glow of the campfire, was now cloaked in bright light..Aret's hand instinctively went to her neck, where the mark of her bond with Mobali still glowed faintly. The realization hit her like a cold breeze - their horses had disappeared.Velia, always alert, spoke first. "Are you sure they're gone? Maybe they just wandered off."Aidan, his panic still fresh, stammered, "I... I tied them securely. There's no way they could have just wandered off."Mobali clenched his fists, his protective instincts kicking in. "We need to f
~. MOBALI.~The bright sun rays hit our skin as we stepped into the palace, maids rushing out from every corner.“Welcome, Supreme Alpha King and soon-to-be Supreme Luna Queen.” They said in unison with a bow.“You may rise,” I could see Nova, Dwayne, Kenan, Velia, and Aidan descend the stairs and also bowing in unison.“Greetings, Alpha, Luna.” “Did you find the horses?” Kaerlia’s voice popped up from behind me, her tone soft yet authoritative.Nova grew closer, planting a cheek on her best friend’s cheek while linking arms with her. “Actually the horses found their way home,”“Including Nightwing?” Aret and I said in unison, making Nova nod with a smile, “Nightwing led the rest.”Dwayne punched me in the arm, anger evident in his eyes. “What happened to relieving my mate and me of our duties so we could have our honeymoon? Not only did you not relieve us, but you also dumped the entire duties on us while you guys had a family trip.”Dwayne was hurt and I knew there was nothing I co