ANMELDENDravenI 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.
ElaraWhen I woke up, it was quieter and softer. I could hear birds chirping. For a moment, I didn’t remember anything then it all came rushing back—Draven, the fight and my outburst to Elysia.I sat up slowly, my head still feeling a little heavy.“Welcome back, sunshine.” Elysia said, making my head snap up.She stood by the door, watching me with an unreadable expression. “You’re finally awake.”I swallowed. “Yeah… I think my body needed the rest.” I said, looking everywhere but her.She’d been angry at me the last time. She probably still was. The silence that lingered was loud as we stared at each other—more her than me anyway.“I’m still deciding on whether to forgive you,” she finally said, breaking the silence. Her brows raised slightly. I said nothing. “You lost your wolf. Lost your magic. You went home, nearly died—and you didn’t tell me. Am I really your friend?”How does she know that? Kael….Shit!Guilt hit me instantly, “Elysia, I—”“And then,” she continued, crossing her
ElaraI found Draven outside by the old stone marker. For some reason he liked that spot. I did too. It was my favorite for sulking when Anton had gotten on my nerves or when I wanted to think.He stood there with his back to me. I could see his shoulders were still tense. He kept clenching and unclenching his fists. “Are you satisfied?” I asked, my voice breaking the silence as I spoke to his back. He didn’t turn immediately, he just stopped unclenching his fists. “You almost killed my brother.”That got his attention because he slowly turned to face me.“Well, I didn’t.” He said through gritted teeth.“You were going to.”A pause.“I wasn’t.” He finally said, shrugging nonchalantly.I scoffed, “Yeah right!” My voice rose as emotion spilled over before I could stop it. “I saw you, Draven—you weren’t going to stop!”His jaw tightened and his brows furrowed, “Well, your brother attacked me.”“And you escalated it!” I said, throwing my hands up.“He threw the first punch.”“And you tri
ElaraThornshade was warmer than Ironfang. But earlier I had felt just as warm. Now, I feel the coldness of this place in me.Was I physically cold? No! I’m already getting used to it and fires have been lit so it’s warm, very warm but this coldness I feel…since I encountered Zuri.Winter here in I
Elara“I don’t believe you.” I said.I needed to leave. I needed to drop this but the words left my mouth before pride could stop them.Draven’s expression changes instantly.“You do not believe,” he repeats slowly, “that I poured out a cup of bitterroot I never had intentions to drink?”“Seeing as
Draven Winter Ember means a lot to me.The fire. The laughter. The rituals meant to remind wolves they are more than teeth and territory.I liked it.I host it.To let my people feel happiness.But tonight my attention was elsewhere. The trouser curves along her hips. Her long sleeves dress cling
DravenAfter Elara left I laid down thinking of what was wrong with me as I put my hand through Lior’s hair. I just couldn't control the anger I felt seeing her and Aerin.A knock came. I knew it wasn’t Elara. Recently, her scent has been hijacking my senses more than anyone.It’s Kael.He enters.







