Lyra's POVMy heart raced, as I suddenly noticed Orion gaining the upper hand. Lucas tried again and again to overpower him, but each attempt was weaker than the last.The crowds held their breaths, waiting to see who would emerge as the victor.Then Orion lunged, his claws sunk deep into Lucas’s chest. Lucas let out a loud cry, shifting halfway between man and wolf, trying to fight back. But it was useless. Orion tore through him. with his claws until Lucas' heart was out. Lucas’s body fell to the ground with a heavy thud, lifeless.Silence fell over the battlefield. For a moment, everyone seemed frozen, unsure of what to do next. Then the whispers started, rising into howls and cheers. “He is the winner!” someone shouted.“The new Alpha!” another cried.Voices rose higher, and soon, everyone bowed to Orion, acknowledging him as the new leader of Lucas’s pack. Wolves celebrated, pounding their fists and claws against the earth, some chanting Orion’s name. Even Kate, beside
Lyra's POVI sat at the edge of the bed, staring at the floor, trying to steady my nerves.It has been over three weeks now since Kevin had been kidnapped, and two weeks since Keto returned with the head of Ruth.Both deaths had made a profound impact on me, but I forced myself not to dwell on them too much. Today was not the day for that. Today was the day when Orion would face Alpha Lucas for me, for us.The air in my chest was tense. Ladon had been silent. But I couldn't help but wonder if maybe it was waiting, lurking in the dark for the perfect moment to strike when none of us would suspect it.Not knowing was worse than its presence.I exhaled slowly, rose from the bed, then forced my feet to the door. The moment I opened it, I stopped.Alira stood in the doorway.Her expression was unreadable, leaving an edge to her presence that tripped up my heartbeat. I did not even have a chance to speak; she lifted her hand, a small movement, yet one that stopped me where I stood. She wa
Lyra's POVI watched him carefully. His jaw worked; his chest rose and fell with slow, ragged breaths. Finally, his trembling lips parted and he said, “It’s impossible… a soul cannot transmigrate. It’s against the laws of this world.”I tilted my head, smiled inadequately, not with enjoyment but with bitter irony. "And yet," I unfolded my arms slowly, deliberately, "here I am."He shook his head violently, the sweat already dampening his temples. His chains rattled harder now, his body fighting against the restraints, as though if he struggled hard enough, he could banish me from his sight. “No. No! You, this isn’t real. You’re not real!”I leaned in closer, my voice a whisper. "You tried to get rid of me, Kevin. You tried to erase me from the world. But you introduced me to something far greater, better. I am Luna now. Luna to one of the strongest alphas in the world."I let the words settle, my voice as hard as steel. "And you…" I looked him up and down, bound and broken. ".you are
Lyra's POVI followed Kira down the steps, deeper into the mansion’s basement. Kira led me past the usual holding cells, the ones I had seen before, until we reached a separate compartment sealed by iron doors.She hesitated, keys in her hand, her pinched face. "Are you absolutely sure you're doing the right thing, Ravenna?" she inquired gently.I nodded firmly, though my belly roiled. "Yes. Kevin must know the truth before he dies."Kira looked at me, maybe for doubt, but I didn't blink. At last, she released a small sigh."Alright. But remember, once that door is closed, you're alone with him in there. If you do change your mind, or if something goes wrong, just knock. I'll hear you."She fitted the key into the lock and the iron door creaked open with a loud groan. My throat tightened, but I went in despite it.Kevin was fastened to the wall by chains, his wrists pinned in iron cuffs that yanked his arms apart.As he listened to the door shut, he looked up. His bloodshot eyes."W
Lyra's POVI could not stop myself. The question came out of my mouth before I had the chance to weigh it:“How did you meet Alira?”Orion’s face was calm. That kind of calm he always wore when he didn’t want to give an answer.His eyes flicked to me briefly, then back to the glass of wine on the table in front of him."That's not important," he replied. His voice was even, but I could sense the underlying tension there.Kate moved a step closer, her eyes shining with curiosity."Oh, don't do that, Orion. Don't bolt. We all know she isn't some freak witch. The way she went into that place, kissed you, and then bossed you around like it was her house? You owe us some answers."My heart constricted. I wanted to know the truth but feared it at the same time. However, I kept my eyes on him.Orion took a deep breath, setting down his glass. "If you want to know. Alira. is my ex. We were together for three years. She left me after she'd decided to devote herself entirely to witchcraft, info
Lyra's POVShe turned to Orion. “Have you prepared her room? Training begins tomorrow.”Orion leaned back in his chair, calm as always. “Her room is well prepared.”I found my voice and asked, “How long is the training going to last?”Alira's eyes turned to me. Her smile was pleasant, but her voice was cutting. "Even if we trained for twenty-four hours continuously, it would not be a problem. I have come to reside here, in Orion's house. Forever." She inclined her head a fraction. "You object to that, Ravenna?"The challenge in her tone hit me like a slap. I could feel the rivalry hanging in the air, cold and biting.I forced a faint smile. "No. I don't have any issues."Orion stood up from the chair, his lips curving into a smile as he placed a hand on Alira's shoulder. "Don't be too harsh on my Luna," he said in a soft tone.Alira's eyes twinkled as she said, "I'm just getting along."Orion did not ask more questions. His tone, instead, turned firm. "By the way, I have an important