LOGINMAYAMy heart thudded painfully in my chest as I tried to keep my eyes fixed on him in the dark room.He sauntered toward me and flicked his finger, causing a soft light to sprout from the tips, illuminating his face and part of the room. He looked different, much more mature than he had four years ago. The boyish features that once gave him the vibe of a high school kid were gone, replaced by sharp, chiseled edges that spoke of a man who had fully embraced his power.His body had changed as well. He stood before me, bulkier and more muscular, seeming even taller now, towering over me, almost taller than Kael by several inches. But that wasn’t the problem… he was nearly naked.Not completely bare, but he wore a pair of jeans that molded to his skin, accentuating his long, powerful legs, and a tight singlet that clung to his arms and torso. My eyes traveled the length of his body, unconsciously appreciating the raw masculinity on display, until they met his gaze. There was a cocky grin
MAYAI lay sprawled on the cold floor, staring into the suffocating darkness that shrouded the room like a heavy cloak.I didn’t know how long I had been here. All I remembered was meeting Xander in the bedroom of my former house in the human world, and then opening my eyes to this endless void. How did I end up here again? How did I return to the human world so quickly?Is this a dream?I didn’t think so. I had been sleeping and waking up, eating, breathing, and doing everything I would normally do in real life. And Xander felt so real… too real. I sighed, stretching lazily without bothering to pull the threadbare blanket over myself.I lay quietly, wondering what kind of food would be served to me later tonight. My inability to do anything but wait was making me ravenous. Suddenly, the voice that wouldn’t leave me alone filtered into my consciousness again.“Maya.”I didn’t move. I didn’t react. As always, the voice would start with a low murmur that gradually increased in volume a
KAELI’ve never trusted in the supernatural. I was never a big believer in the Moon Goddess or the Universe, but right now, an unease had settled deep in my bones, spreading to every part of my body.I didn’t know if it was the unnatural stillness of the evening or the way the wind seemed to have completely died, but something felt terribly wrong. I could sense it in my gut.I stood at the lake’s bank while my gaze shifted restlessly between Maya and Miriam. They were knee-deep in the shimmering water. The evening had grown darker, and the moon now cast its pale, silvery glow over the surface of the lake.The High Priestess had stopped chanting. The lake was far too quiet.Tobias moved closer to me and muttered, “I just received word from one of the Generals. One of the werewolf packs is under attack by Ferals. Although they’re doing everything to quell it, it’s getting severe.”I nodded absently. My eyes were still fixed on the two figures in the water. “How far is that werewolf pack
MAYAI didn’t know why I said that, but the sudden urge to hurt his fragile ego had come out of nowhere, and now I couldn’t resist it.“It’s none of my business, Maya,” Kael replied. “As far as he teaches you how to protect yourself, then both of you can do whatever you want. I don’t care.”“Why are you sounding that way, like you’re angry?” I asked, tilting my head. “When you were busy making apologies for your woman, I responded like a normal person. Why does Finn’s name trigger you?”“I don’t know what you’re talking about, Maya,” he exhaled and turned away from me.We stood in the corridor in awkward silence. The tension was thick enough to cut with a claw. Finally, he broke it again with a heavy sigh.“You’re right,” he admitted. “I’m jealous of you and Finn. And the fact that he seems to be handling these Feral attacks better than me. All the elders of the White Moon Council cannot stop talking about his leadership. So annoying.”“He’ll teach you if you want to learn…”He glared
MAYAThe sun hung low over the Fangridge when we arrived at Silvermere Pack.The evening light cast long, golden shadows across the landscape, turning the entire territory into something almost ethereal. If I had thought Kael’s pack was beautiful, I had no words for the sight before me now. Rolling hills dotted with ancient silver-barked trees, crystal-clear streams winding through meadows, and the distant shimmer of the famous Silvermere lake.I sat quietly in the back of the vehicle, staring out the window as the car drove deeper into the pack. Nervous energy coiled tight in my stomach. I had no idea what the cleansing ritual would involve or what the outcome would be. I still didn’t fully understand why Nanny was here, or what role she was supposed to play.Earlier, when I had tried to speak with her, the High Priestess had gently stopped me. She said Miriam would not be able to hold conversations until after the cleansing ceremony was complete. She needed to maintain her aura. I h
KAELI stood at the head of the large oak table in the meeting room, scanning the detailed map spread out before me. The Gammas of the White Mountain Region and the General from the Silvermere Pack stood around the table, listening intently as I outlined the strategy.Since the last council meeting, many packs in the White Mountain Region had suffered severe Feral attacks. Unlike before, when the Ferals simply appeared and then retreated, this time they came in full force. Gravemoor Pack had lost twenty people yesterday, with many more injured.The High Priestess, who had promised to send a priestess to help fortify our borders and keep the Ferals at bay, had suddenly fallen ill and was being cared for. Over the past week, I had been shuttling between checking duty posts across the region and dealing with the endless preparations for my Joining Ceremony, which was coming up soon.Selene remained completely oblivious to the dangers the region was facing. She was only concerned with loo
MAYAMy head spun, and my breath came out uneven from the intensity of the most shattering orgasm I’d ever experienced. A small, fleeting smile tugged at the corners of my lips.Alpha Kael is my mate.The thought settled over me like a balm.Finally… finally, the agonizing heat cycles would end. I
MAYAI couldn’t erase the image burned into my mind: the smug satisfaction on my parents’ faces, and Isla’s faint, self-satisfied smirk as the warriors from the Silvermere Pack led me away.They didn’t try to hide their relief. They were almost gleeful, watching me go like a problem finally solved.
MAYAMy fingers drifted to the hem of my dress, hesitating, then inching higher. Shame burned through me, but the need was too strong. Trembling, I let my hand slip beneath my soaked folds, pressing against my core.I leaned back against the cool bench. My head lolled back, eyes fluttering shut as
MAYAI should get used to disgrace by now, but as I walked away from the hall, feeling a thousand pairs of eyes burning into my back, I knew I would never get used to it, no matter how much I tried. Maybe I should just die and be done with it. I kept walking until the murmurs faded into the dista







