تسجيل الدخول*Adele's point of view*"Something is wrong."Demarion’s voice slipped into my head, sounding low, but there was a sharp edge to it that made my chest tighten.I straightened a little, the last trace of sleep gone. My senses snapped awake."Huh? What’s wrong?" I asked quickly, my thoughts reaching for him.Before he could answer, another voice rushed in."Luna? Is that you?"I froze. My eyes widened as more voices followed, one after another, crowding into my mind."Hey! The Luna can talk to us now!""Luna, we miss you! We can’t wait for you to come back!"A small, excited voice broke through, soft but full of joy. "Luna! Hurry home!"My breath caught. The warmth in their voices wrapped around me, unexpected and overwhelming.Then Cindy’s voice came in, loud and playful as always. "Yeah girl! Move it! This pup is not coming out until the godmother gets back, so hurry up!"A small, shaky laugh almost escaped me, but it never had the chance."Enough." Demarion’s voice cut through everyt
*Serenity's point of view*As I watched Adele from a distance, my gaze stayed fixed on her. Even from here, I could feel the storm inside her. It moved through her like waves that refused to settle. Her thoughts brushed loudly and restlessly against me. I could hear every doubt, every question. I could see the quiet war between her heart and her mind.A small smile formed on my lips.She had the heart of a queen. It beat with care, with warmth, with a need to protect. Her mind was sharp, always searching, always trying to understand. And beneath it all, she carried both courage and humility, like a young princess learning her place in the world.Everything she needed to become a Luna was already within her.Not many could admit fear. Not out loud. Not when it mattered. It took strength to say those words, to face them instead of hiding, and she had done that. I was proud of her. She did not even realize it, but the moment she recognized Demarion as her mate, her path had already begun
*Adele's point of view*"I… I’m afraid. No… that’s not even it. I’m terrified, Serenity," I admitted, my voice barely stable.Her eyes stayed calmly on me, like she was searching beyond what I was letting out. "Terrified of what?"I let out a slow breath, my fingers tightening in my lap. "Of what I might become if I kill her." The words felt heavy as they left my mouth. "I mean… I just killed a wolf, and I didn’t even hesitate. I didn’t feel anything." My chest tightened. "Somewhere out there, his family could be waiting for him to come home.""Who? Him?" Serenity asked, lifting her hand and pointing a finger at who I was referring to.I followed her finger, and my gaze landed on the lifeless wolf, still hidden beneath my clothes. Before I could say anything, Serenity burst into laughter, loud and unrestrained like she had found the whole thing hilarious.I quickly raised my hand to quiet her, panic flashing through me, but then I froze. No one else reacted. No one turned. No one even
*Demarion’s point of view*I felt something I had not felt in a long time. I felt relieved. No… more than that. I felt happy. It was a feeling that settled deep in my chest, warm and calming, growing stronger the more I thought about her. About us.I had spoken to my mate. Even now, it didn’t feel entirely real. Until that moment, I hadn’t understood just how much I missed her. How much I needed her. How much I wanted her close to me again. But now I knew. And there was no going back from that truth.A slow breath left me as I sat there, staring ahead, my thoughts filled with her face, her voice, the way she looked at me. I couldn’t wait to have her back. This time, I would not hold back. I was going to claim her.Not out of force or out of pride, but because she was mine… and I was hers forever. The idea didn’t scare me. It simply felt right. For the first time, everything felt clear. I knew exactly what I wanted without any doubts or confusion. I wanted Adele. Just her.I didn’t car
*Adele's point of view*“Hey, alpha says it’s time to get back on the road. Want to switch positions? I take the back and you ride shotgun?”I looked up at the wolf from earlier, forcing my face to stay calm even though my chest felt tight. “Uh… no, no. I’m alright. It’s fine,” I said, keeping my voice low and calm, as I tried hard not to slip.He shrugged. “Alright.”He turned and started walking toward the car, but after a few steps, he slowed. Something about the way he moved made my stomach twist. Then he turned back, his eyes narrowing as he looked at me.“Say… you seem shorter than before.”My heart jumped so hard it felt like it hit my throat.For a second, I thought I was done. Fear gripped me so hard, it felt impossible not to show it. But then I noticed it. The faint lines across the bridge of his nose. The small marks at the sides. Glasses. That was the sign of someone who wore glasses. Yeah, he wore glasses in human form.I let out a small breath and rolled my eyes, leanin
*Adele's point of view*I stayed perfectly still for a full minute, assessing every detail of the cabin. Once I was sure the driver couldn't see me and my guard was truly out, I moved. I was as silent as a shadow, inching closer until I was face-to-face with my sleeping captor.In one fluid, practiced motion, I reached out. There was a sickeningly dry snap as I broke his neck before he could even register a change in his dream.Now came the difficult part. Working in the cramped space, I moved with frantic stealth. I stripped the man of his heavy tactical clothes, then worked quickly to peel off my own. I pulled on his outfit, the fabric stiff and smelling of woodsmoke. I dug through the pockets until my fingers curled around a frayed hair tie. I pulled my hair back into a tight, painful bun and jammed the man’s baseball cap low over my forehead to hide the stray strands.With a grunt of effort, I managed to shove the dead weight of the man into the clothes I had just been wearing. I
*Demarion's point of view*The last thing she felt before darkness claimed her was my lips brushing softly against hers. I kissed her gently and softly as I tried to be careful with her. As if she were made of fragile glass. Then I lifted her into my arms.The moment her body settled against my che
*Adele's point of view* "How long do we have to wait for this signal?" I muttered impatiently."Just a few more seconds," James whispered, his eyes scanning the clearing ahead.And just as he said that, a figure walked toward the forest.He stopped only a few yards from where we were hidden. His b
*Adele's point of view* When Paul and I finally pulled into their driveway, the sky had already started dimming into evening shades. The soft porch light glowed like a welcome sign, and for the first time all day, my chest eased just a little.Home.Or at least, the closest thing to it.The car ha
*Adele's point of view* So far the road trip had been painfully quiet. Didn't mean it was peaceful. But it was just… empty.The kind of silence that made every small movement sound louder than it should. There was the hum of the engine, the tires rolling against the hard road, his slow breathing,







