LOGINElara POVA knock came on the door, the sound steady and deliberate, pulling me out of the quiet moment I was having to myself. Kael reacted immediately, moving without hesitation as he reached for the bedspread and covered me before stepping away to put on his pants. His movements were quick but not rushed, controlled in that way he always was when something required his attention.I watched him as he crossed the room and opened the door, his broad frame filling the space as he spoke to whoever stood outside. Their voices were low, too low for me to catch anything clearly, and I didn’t bother trying to strain my ears. Whatever it was, I would hear it from him soon enough.He closed the door and turned back to me, his expression calmer now, but there was something in his eyes that made me sit up slightly.“Your parents are downstairs with your little sister,” he said.For a second, I just stared at him, the words taking a moment to settle in my mind, and then something inside me lit u
Elara POVMy eyes felt unbearably heavy the moment I opened them, as though sleep still clung stubbornly to my lashes, refusing to let go. For a few seconds, I remained still, adjusting to the dimness of the room, my senses slowly catching up with reality. The sunlight that had once filled the space was gone, replaced by a muted glow filtering through the thick cotton curtains, casting the room in a soft, dusky shade that told me evening had already settled in.I shifted slightly on the bed, the sheets rustling beneath me, and turned my head to the side. That was when I noticed Ava, curled uncomfortably on the chair beside me, her head tilted at an awkward angle, her breathing slow and steady. A small smile tugged at my lips as I watched her. Kael must have asked her to stay with me, to make sure I was alright while he was gone, and somehow that simple thought warmed me more than the blanket wrapped loosely around my body.I didn’t wake her. She looked too peaceful for that, and I kne
Kael POVThis room didn’t change one bit. The faint smell of polished wood and herbs lingered in the air, the same subtle perfume of flowers in the corner, the same arrangement of the heavy curtains catching the sunlight just enough to warm the room. My eyes scanned the familiar surroundings, but there was no reply, no sound, only the soft rise and fall of her chest against the white sheets. I looked down and found her sleeping, peaceful, vulnerable, yet radiating a quiet strength even in her slumber. The loose strands of hair that had fallen across her face begged for attention, and I bent down gently, brushing them away with the lightest touch I could manage, careful not to wake her.Her features softened in sleep, lips slightly parted, breathing steady, and the calm expression on her face made me pause for a moment. I adjusted her body lightly, tucking a blanket under her shoulder to make her more comfortable, laying her properly on the bed, and I let myself linger, simply observin
Elara POVThe journey stretched on in a quiet rhythm that felt almost unreal, as though time itself had slowed just to give me space to breathe. I lay against Kael’s shoulder, my body curved into his like I had always belonged there, his arm firm around my side, holding me close with that silent, possessive certainty that never failed to steady me. The movement of the vehicle was smooth, the low hum of the engine blending with the distant sounds of hooves and shifting guards outside, and before I knew it, sleep had taken me again without resistance.When I stirred, it was slow and heavy, my lashes fluttering open as the world came back into focus. The first thing I felt was warmth, his warmth, solid and grounding beneath my cheek, and the second was the faint tightening of his hold around me as though he sensed I was awake even before I moved.I shifted slightly, lifting my head just enough to glance outside, the passing trees blurring into streaks of green and shadow as we continued
Elara’s POVClimbing up the stairs felt like a battle on its own, each step heavier than the last as the exhaustion from the day settled deep into my bones, my legs aching slightly from all the walking, standing, and moving around, and for the first time since morning I allowed myself to actually feel how tired I was, letting out a soft breath as I held onto the railing for support. I paused midway, glancing up at the remaining steps with a small pout forming on my lips as a thought slipped into my mind. I really wish he was here to carry me right now.“Say no more, love.”My head snapped up immediately at the sound of his voice, and there he was, walking toward me with that calm, confident stride that always made my chest tighten slightly, Rowen right behind him with an amused look on his face as if he had heard everything through the bond as well.Before I could even say anything, Kael reached me, his hand sliding firmly around my waist as I instinctively wrapped my arms around his
Elara’s POVI stood by the window, my fingers resting lightly against the frame as my gaze stretched across the training grounds below where the pack was already alive with movement, the early morning air filled with the sounds of boots hitting the ground, wooden swords clashing, and the sharp voices of instructors correcting stances and formations, and for a moment I simply watched them, taking in the rhythm of it all, the discipline, the strength, the unity, and it settled something deep inside me because this was no longer just Kael’s pack, this was mine too.“What are you staring at?” Kael’s voice came low and warm against my ear as his hands slid around my waist from behind, pulling me back gently into his chest while his lips brushed against my neck in a slow, teasing trail that made a soft laugh escape my lips before I could stop it, and I instinctively reached back to run my fingers through his hair as I leaned into him, enjoying the brief moment of calm before the day fully b
Elara’s POVThe silence in our room felt heavier than usual after Kael left for the council meeting, and no matter how much I tried to distract myself, my thoughts kept circling back to the way his jaw had tightened before he walked out the door. I took my time bathing, letting the warm water run o
Elara’s POV“Ma, your former pack is outside, and your parents are with them too,” one of the guards announced respectfully.For a second, my heart leapt like it used to, like the old Elara would have dropped everything and run barefoot across the courtyard without thinking twice. I could already i
Kael POV The night air felt different when I stepped outside. It was no longer calm or peaceful; it carried the bitter taste of failure. I stood at the edge of the courtyard, staring into the darkness beyond the walls, my jaw clenched so tightly it ached. I should not have left her alone for that
Elara POVI stepped out into the night, the cool air brushing against my skin, the soft glow of the lanterns casting long shadows across the courtyard. The stone paths stretched out before me, silent and serene, and I felt a strange calm as I breathed it all in. The world at night in the Moon Pack







