LOGINThe moment Ethan left the training chamber, something fractured.Seraphina turned towards Arielle,Her gaze was cold. Possessive. The look said enough: he moves, I follow.Arielle felt it but said nothing and just looked away.Seraphina brushed past her and went after Ethan, her boots echoing down the corridor.Arielle stayed where she was, then she turned to Leo. “What just happened?”He shook his head once. “I don’t know.” A pause. “But when the Gamma interrupts like that… it’s never small.”He left quickly, urgency in his stride.The hall stretched around her, too wide, too silent.Arielle tried to take a step. Pain flared up her leg. She exhaled sharply and stopped.“Drusilla,” she called.The maid appeared at once, worry already written on her face.“I need help back to my chambers,” Arielle said softly.“Of course, my lady.” Drusilla slipped an arm around her, steady and careful, and guided her away, leaving the training hall behind.Ethan didn’t bother sitting when the counci
Morning light crept through the tall windows, pale and soft, brushing Arielle’s lashes.She stirred in her sleep.Then she felt a presence, her wolf instincts were always sharp.Arielle's eyes snapped open.Ethan stood near the window, arms folded, his broad frame outlined by the rising sun. He wasn’t looking at her, his gaze was fixed outside, sharp and distant, as if he had been there long before she woke.Her heart jumped into her throat.“Alpha Ethan,” she said quickly, pushing herself upright. “What are you doing here?”He didn’t turn.“And is it proper for an Alpha to enter a lady’s chamber without summons or courtesy?” she added, irritation cutting through the lingering fog of sleep.“You were asleep,” he said. “And I wasn’t here for conversation.”She frowned, drawing the blanket closer around herself. “That does not answer my question.”Finally, he faced her. His gaze was steady, unreadable, but sharp enough to still her tongue.“You begin training today,” he said.The words
Only the elders and a few selected members of the Moon Titan pack were present at the hall.Aurora stood at the front of the altar, radiant in the icy-blue gown Celeste had chosen for her. She looked every bit of a Luna, beautiful, commanding, and cold. Arnold stood beside her, tall and unyielding, his eyes fixed forward, as though the crown already rested on his head. Elder Cyrax stepped forward. “Shall we begin? By the light of the Goddess and under the presence of the Moon we begin this sacred binding.”The hall fell quiet.“His voice echoed as he began the sacred rites. Ancient words filled the chamber, heavy with magic and tradition.”Elder Cyrax’s gaze moved to Arnold. “Arnold Ashford, do you accept or reject Aurora Vale as your wife and Luna?”Arnold’s gaze locked onto Aurora’s. A slow smile curved his lips, and he gave a single nod in approval. “I, Arnold Ashford, accept Aurora Vale as my wife and Luna.”Elder Cyrax turned to Aurora, his sharp eyes assessing her beneath
Drusilla led Arielle into the mansion in silence.The grand halls of Blackthorn Estate glowed with warm lights, but Arielle felt none of it.They had almost reached the foot of the staircase when low voices drifted from the corridor ahead.Two maids stood near the banister, their heads bent close together, unaware or uncaring that they were not alone.“So it’s true,” one whispered with thinly veiled delight. “Alpha Arnold will marry Lady Aurora tomorrow night.”The other scoffed softly. “As he should. The pack needs a real Luna, not that disgrace.”Arielle’s steps faltered.“She brought shame on Moon Titan,” the first maid continued. “Betrayed her own pack and thought she’d get away with it.”The second laughed under her breath. “No wonder they cast her out like trash. A Luna who couldn’t even keep her place.”The words struck like stones.Arielle froze at the base of the stairs, her breath catching painfully in her throat. Her fingers curled slowly at her sides as heat burned behind
Ethan stood in front of them, His expression was unreadable, but his eyes lingered on Arielle, steady and unreadable.For a moment, silence stretched between them, broken only by the rustle of the wind.Then his voice came, low and calm.“Drusilla,” he said, not taking his eyes off Arielle, “that’s enough for today. Take Lady Arielle to her chambers. She needs to rest.”Drusilla bowed quickly. “Y–Yes, Alpha.”Arielle hesitated, her heart thudding in her chest, wanting to speak but unsure what to say. Ethan gave no further word.Drusilla gently tugged at Arielle’s sleeve. “My lady…”With one last glance toward him, Arielle turned and followed Drusilla through the lit path back toward the mansion.****“Alpha Xander, the pack grows restless, we need to stabilize them.” Celeste spoke, her voice smooth but firm. Atnold must make Aurora his Luna immediately. Arnold leaned forward, his tone respectful but laced with urgency.“Mom is right, Dad. The pack needs a stable Alpha and a Luna. We
The maids moved gracefully around the dining table, serving the meal with silent precision. The air was thick with unspoken tension. Once the last dish was served, the maids withdrew quietly.The only sounds that remained were the soft clinking of utensils and the crackling of the hearth until Ethan cut into his steak, took a slow bite, and then sipped his wine before finally breaking the silence.“Sephy, this is Arielle Mooncrest, a new member of the Shadow Fang Pack.”“Oh, how fascinating,” Seraphina murmured, lips curling into a mocking smile. “The famed outcast of the Moon Titan Pack…the Luna who was cast aside by her own pack.”Arielle’s fork froze mid-air. The words stung, but she didn’t let them see it. Before she could speak, Ethan’s voice cut through the air, sharp and commanding.“You will not speak that way, Seraphina.”For a moment, Seraphina's smile faltered. Ethan’s tone softened a bit as he turned to Arielle. “Arielle, this is Luna Seraphina of the Stormclaw Pack. Her f







