Mag-log inZanele Okafor"Look at this giant young male wolf standing by the den entrance," a loud female voice squeaks right as my boots hit the front grass of Zanele's Mooncrest Villa."His handsome face is so great, his muscles must be waiting for his chosen mate to return from the forest," another old high-blood female whispers back with a big smile."My heart wonders which lucky young girl in our pack dominion network gets to curl up against his heavy fur tonight?"My silver pupils blink behind my freckled mask, feeling deeply dubious about how handsome this stray wolf could truly be. No matter what bloodline he comes from, my mind is completely sure his face cannot look better than those two grand alpha brothers who run the Blackthorne Bloodmoon Pack. My steps glide nonchalantly past the group of older females, but the exact second my eyes trace the male standing under the archway, my pupils widen in pure, total shock.Idris Blackthorne? Why are his giant alpha boots occupying the dirt out
Zanele Okafor"What are your claws doing to this girl, Aunt Mandy?" Riven Thornclaw growls, his broad chest blocking the light as his long fingers quickly lift my frame up to stand perfectly straight on the smooth stone floor.Before the angry female can let out a single snarl from her throat, Chris Watsons steps forward, his paws snatching his wife's shoulders to pull her back with an absolute unconcerned, careless expression. "Riven, did your ears not catch the words coming out of her mouth? Her hand merely slipped on the clay horn.""Your name—""She already let out a soft apology to the room, boy. What more does your alpha pride want to take from her skin?" Chris continues his loud barking, his teeth bared in deep irritation. "No matter how many winters pass, my wolf remains the biological son of Old Max and a high-blood member of this pack dominion network. Your rank cannot just take the side of this ugly, spotted outsider over your own bloodlines!"In true reality, Chris and Man
"Zanele Okafor." I let out a polite, soft smile behind my freckled mask."Zanele. That name carries a beautiful ring across the forest." Max nods his head slightly, a small tear of genuine pack gratitude welling up at the corner of his old eyes. "Your paws pulled my life back from the abyss. The Watsons clan and my own legacy will remember your kindness until our bones turn to dust."Thinking about the absolute circus of crazy relatives who were just screaming for my head, my silver gaze shifts onto Riven’s profile before looking back down at the old leader.My hand waves through the air in a dismissive gesture. "It is my absolute pleasure to help your failing core, Old Mr. Watsons. As for the other wolves who share your blood... I highly doubt their hearts feel the exact same gratitude."Riven’s silver pupils flicker slightly behind his gold-rimmed glasses, and a sudden, rosy red tint floods straight into his tanned cheeks."My tongue is deeply sorry that my wolf completely misunders
Zanele Okafor"My ears hold absolute zero desire to waste my wolf breath tossing explanations to your blind pack circle," I murmur, my facial muscles staying completely cold and expressionless as my eyes track the angry elders.The Okafor Moonfang Clan and the Watsons wolves know absolutely nothing about the sacred arts of silver acupuncture. Therefore, it is merely a total, useless waste of my energy to explain the flow of life-pulse to their greedy minds.After casting a sharp, sweeping glance across the hostile crowd, my boots strut directly toward the furs where Max is laying, and my fingers start pulling the thin metal spikes out of his skin.These ancient crystal needles are my ultimate family heirloom, handed down to my paws by my maternal grandfather line.They are incredibly precious, priceless treasures across the Ravenmoor Moon City, as every single spike is forged from a rare, mysterious moon-metal hidden deep in the mountain caves."Guardians, please lock the iron chains
A massive wave of pure relief washes through my blood after the final silver spike sinks home.My palms then drop down to press against Max’s wrist furs, tracking the immediate, subtle changes inside his pulse.Just then, a heavy series of frantic boot-steps comes echoing from the outer stone corridor. Before our frames can move, the master bedroom door is slammed open, and a whole group of well-dressed, angry pack elders forces their way into the space.Holding a thick mountain weed cigar between his teeth, a male wolf with slicked-back gray hair glares straight at my mask with freezing eyes. "What low female is this? Why are her boots standing inside the leader's den?" he questions loudly.My body stands up straight, my eyebrows knitting together into a deep frown as my eyes face the intruders.In response to my defensive stance, the middle-aged pack elder strokes his chin, letting out a deeply sinister, mocking smile from his fangs.While my mind is quickly calculating a safe path
Zanele Okafor"What a chaotic, muddy trail his wolf spirit is swimming in," I murmur to my own chest, my fingers staying tightly pressed against Max Watsons’ bony wrist furs.His life-pulse is skipping and jumping with a completely irregular, jerky pattern, indicating that a vile rogue substance has been dropped straight into his water bowl.Currently, there is far more than a single type of dark moon toxin circulating through his old veins.The heavy, conflicting poisons gathered inside the old pack leader’s body are aggressively invading his internal organs, causing his inner wolf to slip deep into a total, unresponsive coma.The more my healing brain dwells on the depth of the fluid damage, the more a massive, cold wave of true fear rips through my chest. The presence of four totally different poisons means that more than one pack member has been dropping venom into Old Mr. Watsons’ meat plates. How could a bloodline act so savagely against the supreme head of their own territory?
Zanele Okafor"How many hours has it been since they shut their jaws against the fresh meat, Magnus?" I ask, my heart knocking hard inside my ribs as the communication stone warms my palm."The young prince and princess stopped chewing yesterday afternoon, Boss," Magnus whispers, his old wolf voice
Zanele Okafor"Take this final blood test sheet from the Crimson Moon Tower murder pack case and sign your name right here, Leader Zanele," Effie whispers, sliding a dark piece of tree skin across the wooden desk.I take the black feather pen and dip it in ink."The warrior wolves from the Alpha Co
Zanele Okafor"Get your paws off the pad, Zuberi!" I bark, my voice shaking so hard my fangs almost click together.My little boy does not move his hands, he just taps the glowing silver screen fast and pulls up a giant royal profile page, pointing his tiny finger right at the center."Look at his
Zanele Okafor"Get off my fur!" I growl, pushing my weak hands against his massive chest, but my power is completely gone."Stay still, Ayomide," Idris whispers, his iron arms squeezing me so hard my ribs click.His sharp fangs scratch my mouth as he pulls away, leaving my head spinning with zero a







