LYRA, THE HEIR-EATER

PROLOGUE: HEIR-EATERTwin births are very rare and celebrated as omens of power and prosperity in the Werewolves community. Twins were believed to bring balance: one to lead, the other to guide.Their bond was a blessing from the Moon Goddess.When my father, Alpha Cedric, learned from our clan doctor, Levi, that my mother was expecting twins, he was overjoyed. He had always dreamed of expanding his lineage, and the thought of having two heirs filled him with pride. He was so proud that he spent days celebrating in honor of the news.My father adored my mother, Mariam, the Luna of our pack. He made sure she had everything she needed throughout her pregnancy, and our pack saw her condition as a symbol of hope for the future.But as the months passed, my mother grew weaker. It was as if something was draining her strength faster than her body could recover. Still, she believed it would all be worth it in the end.Then, during the final months of her pregnancy, the Oracle delivered a pro

Beta Rhys groaned, his large hands gripping Irene’s waist as he pushed her onto the bed. He quickly removed his remaining clothes, revealing a body sculpted from years of training.My thighs clenched involuntarily as he ran his hands down her parted legs, his fingers brushing the slick heat between them.Irene whimpered, her body arching as he kissed her inner thigh. “I've missed you....”“....I know,” he murmured, before lowering his mouth to her.A sharp gasp tore from her lips as he worked her down there. I bit down on my knuckle, barely suppressing a noise of my own as Irene shook beneath him, her moans growing louder with every flick of his tongue.I shouldn’t be here.But I couldn’t look away.After some time, Beta Rhys brought his head up, his lips glistening. He positioned himself at her entrance, gripping her hips, ready to thrust when a sudden knock on the door echoed through the room.They both froze."Beta Rhys," a voice called from the other side. "The Alpha has summoned

The bright light from the overhead lamps flooded the room, causing me to turn my face away so it won't hurt my eyes.My entire body was in pain. My bones felt as though they were broken, and my throat was so dry of thirst.When I finally opened my eyes, fear gripped me as I realize this place was unfamiliar.I had no idea where I was.I saw a person sitting nearby as I attempted to sit up.I massaged my eyes with my hands until I could see clerly, that was when I saw them: his ice blue eyes, that took my breath away and sent shivers down my spine.Goosebumps appeared on my skin, and my body trembled.His eyes pierced through my soul, and for a moment, I wished I could stay here forever."Hey," he said, smiling. "Glad you're awake."I forced myself to sit up as I look around for water. He must have sensed it because he immediately stood up, grabbed a jar from the table, poured water into a cup, and brought it to me.I immediately grabbed the glass and drank as if my life depended on it.