LOGINDravenThe moment her eyes flickered over my shoulders I assumed she'd seen someone. I turned around to find Aerin waving back at her. I stood for a moment where she left me and watched her walk happily towards him.Didn’t we just have a conversation now? I even thought I felt a thaw. It was like the conversation meant nothing to her. More like I meant nothing.My jaw tightened. I know I shouldn’t be angry. It was a stupid, pointless and childish argument, and yet my chest hadn’t settled down from the moment I saw her in all her morning glory as she walked up to me.There was this shift and my heart thudded loudly in my chest as she spoke to me. And I didn’t like it. I didn’t like the way my focus narrowed in on only her, how everything else blurred, how I paid attention to her face, her expressions and how I fought so hard not to laugh when we were arguing. I just wanted her to stay there and talk to me all day long.When Elara’s around me I found myself holding back, fighting som
ElaraEverything about the Moonlight pack was intentional. I liked it. Soft breezes carried a floral scent here. And they were suited to host a conclave. I slept well—almost though. Anton helped shift my mind away from Draven and the rest. This morning felt nice and the rooms were breathtaking. When I went last night to see what the Alphas' suite looked like Kyra almost killed me with her eyes. This morning I adjusted Lior on my hip as I stepped out into the already busy courtyard, my eyes taking everything in once again like it might make more sense the more I take it in.I saw stone pathways curved very elegantly around gardens that were decorated with silver-leafed trees. It was beautiful too but Ironfang gardens were more beautiful if I was honestly comparing. They had frosted flowers that looked and glimmered like crystals. Some sharp enough to cut you if you weren’t careful. The moonlight pack was beautiful though. I appreciated their scenery. Reminds me of Thornshade a litt
DravenI didn’t move immediately after she walked away. I couldn’t move. I watched her take her things and went straight to him.He’s her brother. I get that but still—I watched him hold Lior like it was natural. Like he had a right to it.Technically, he did.Arrrrrrggghhhh! She just walked away like I wasn’t standing right here.I crossed the outer chamber of the Moonlight pack without breaking stride. Kael and Zuri had our bags in hand as they followed behind. My boot struck softly and I glanced at the banners lining their walls. Are those new? Huh!I see Domario changed the banners since the last Conclave. These have got new crests but I didn’t bother sparing them more than a glance. As I moved towards the inner chamber meant for me my nose twitched. The air carried that usual blend of cedarwood and iron when too many Alphas under one roof. Domario said it was to mask the scent or whatever he means by it.I pushed past the carved double doors with A.D carved into the headboard.
ElaraI didn’t expect it to be this beautiful.I haven’t even heard of this before now. So when Mateo and Anton would disappear around this time for a few days, they came to the conclave.The Moonlight Pack was really beautiful but with too much aesthetics. Maybe it was because of the Conclave. Silver lanterns floated like captured stars, the walls were polished stone and pale marble. The moment we stepped fully into the Conclave grounds, I forgot for a second everything weighing on me.I tried to tune Draven out of my mind. Shutting down thoughts of him and now…we’re here arguing about our sleeping arrangements.He didn’t think this through obviously because there is no way Zuri and I are sharing a room. At least that is something we agree on.While Kael and Zuri are going at each other, I see Anton and Mateo arrive just in time. I haven’t seen my brother since and I didn’t like the way we left things off last time so without warning on permission, I headed straight towards him.“An
DravenThe Conclave had improved during the years. Whenever we arrived, Alpha Domario was sure to have made noticeable improvements. The Conclave wasn’t exactly a known event and we attendees kept it a secret from the council. It was an in-house guise for most of the Alphas. Those who Domario found worthy of his invitation.I enjoyed them because of the activities and plus he’d never let me have a moment’s rest if I missed any Conclave.Where Ironfang thrived in cold elegance and elements, Moonlight pack thrived in controlled elegance. Their silver banners hung from their tall obsidian pillars as lanterns glowed like captured moons.And somehow I always found it irritating. The Conclave wasn’t just a gathering. It was a performance filled with activities that seemed like we all came together to eat and merry but every Alpha here understood it— It was a political strategy to meet each other and devise means to achieve whatever we wanted. And I hated it because Domario didn’t care wh
DravenA week.It’s been seven days since Elara barely said words to me, since we got back from Thornshade. I thought I was the one keeping my distance but somehow, everything had only gotten worse.The Convergence of the Alpha was in two days and we have to leave tomorrow. I’d always gone with Zuri except those two occasions I went with Elysia. This time I’m going along with Lior and Zuri. Those who have kids usually bring theirs with them and I’d love to have mine with me.“We’re leaving tomorrow so we can get there the day after tomorrow. Domario’s renova—” I paused as I was speaking to Kael in the Alpha’s court as the nursemaid I’d sent came back empty-handed.“She sent me back,” the nursemaid answered, bowing her head.My jaw tightened as I pinched my eyes close for a moment. I signalled for her to leave, “Get lost.”“Yes Alpha,” she said, hurrying her steps immediately.Kael stood besides me, his arms behind his back.“Again?” He asked. “Fucking again,” I answer, my voice low.
DravenThornshade was quiet as we quickly head over to my house. By the time we arrived, the rash had already spread.“Took you guys long enough,” Kyra said.“Maybe you should come along next time,” Draven answered before I could say anything.“That’s my wife, Alpha Draven.” Mateo said, coming clos
ElaraI felt it before we clearly saw the Bloodbloom.I think we all felt it. The Vale thinned. It withdrew as we edged closer to the Bloodbloom.I slowed, “There,” I said quietly.Trees opened into a circular clearing as we approached. At the center, a single plant bloomed— petals unfurling in de
DravenAerin Blackmoor was a friend and great ally. Occasionally he drops by but he was here for three days because Volkava had attacked near his pack borders.That was why he was here.He had arrived under the guise of camaraderie to throw off any scent as to his real reason which was what to do a
ElaraI hit the ground—hard.Again.For the ninth time.“Ouch!”My back met the earth with a sound that sounded like I’d crack something.“I think I broke a bone.” I grunted as I stared up at the sky, blinking against the sun, and seriously considered staying there forever.“Well, on the bright sid







