Arias moonwell 24 independent , headstrong and beautiful only daughter of the high wolf pack wants nothing to do with politics , destiny and her matched mate . But when the Red moon pact threaten to collapse she agreed to the thirty days night trial with the dark and brooding prince varek Damaris of the Night bone vampire . What begins as a forced arrangement soon turned into an undeniable tension. As they clash in a battle of wills, desire simmers under every heated argument but when enemy from both attempts to sabotage there bond and assassinate Aria the pair must choose between following their hearts or choosing a war that could destroy both their worlds.
View MoreThe sky burned crimson as the Blood Moon climbed above the peaks of Moonveil Ridge, casting an eerie red glow over the werewolf lands. Every year, the Blood Moon marked the season of mating, of fated bonds... and this year, it carried a deeper curse.
Aria Moonveil, Luna of the Moonveil Pack, stood at the edge of the ceremonial cliff, arms crossed, jaw clenched. At twenty-four, she ruled without a mate — a rare, almost blasphemous choice in her world. But Aria didn’t care about tradition. She didn’t want to be bound. She didn’t need a man — especially not the one being forced upon her tonight.
Her auburn hair whipped in the wind, glowing like embers beneath the moonlight. Her wolf stirred uneasily beneath her skin, unsettled by the scent of what was coming — change, danger... something ancient.
“I refuse,” she said, her voice cold as steel.
Her father, the retired Alpha, narrowed his eyes. “You don’t have a choice, Aria. The Council has agreed. The vampire prince arrives before midnight.”
“A vampire?” she spat. “You expect me to mate with a bloodsucker? What next — a snake shifter? A ghost?”
He stepped forward. “It’s either that or war. Our pack’s territory borders Nightborne. The vampires are demanding peace through union. And the prophecy—”
“Prophecy, prophecy, prophecy,” Aria snapped. “You’re all so obsessed with dead witches scribbling on cave walls.”
Her father’s eyes softened. “This isn't just politics. Prince Varek has power beyond any wolf or vamp we’ve seen. The elders believe your bond could save both races.”
She laughed — bitter and sharp. “Or destroy us.”
Silence fell. Only the howling wind stirred the trees. Aria felt the weight of the moon pressing on her skin, pulling at the dormant power within her. She was strong. Smart. Stubborn. And she wasn’t going to be some vampire’s pretty little Luna.
“I’ll meet him,” she said finally, “but I won’t play nice.”
An hour later, beneath the burning moon, the vampire prince arrived.
He stepped out of the obsidian carriage in a swirl of black silk and shadows. Prince Varek Damaris, heir to the Nightborne throne, wore no crown — but the air bent around him with quiet authority. His skin was pale like polished marble, his hair jet black, and his eyes... crimson fire.
He looked at her as if he already owned her.
Aria’s wolf growled inside her chest, fur bristling with instinctual dislike. The scent of blood and old magic clung to him like an invisible cloak.
Varek's lips curled into something between a smirk and a snarl. “So. You’re the infamous Luna who would rather die than kneel.”
“And you’re the arrogant bloodsucker who thinks I will,” she fired back, chin raised.
Their eyes locked — and the world shifted.
A sudden pull, raw and primal, snapped between them like a live wire. Their souls touched for a second — terrifying and electric. A scent filled the air, one that neither of them could place but both instinctively recognized.
Mate.
Aria stumbled back, fangs bared. “No.”
Varek blinked, his smirk faltering just slightly. “You felt that too.”
“I fight fate,” she snarled. “I don’t bend to it.”
He stepped forward, voice velvet-dark. “Then this should be fun
He tried to near her with the intention of kissing her but instead of landing of her lip it landed on her face because she turned .
She barked at him"did I give you the permission to that " well you don't need to cause i own she glared at him pervert.
The dawn after the Hollow’s fall was slow to rise, as if the sun itself hesitated to shine over ground so soaked in blood and ash.Aria sat alone at the edge of the river near camp, her boots off, legs submerged in the freezing water. The bite of cold grounded her, dulled the burning in her muscles, and helped silence the scream that still echoed in her chest.The second Harbinger was dead.But at what cost?She could still feel the weight of the power in her hands—the way the runes had flared like they were alive. That surge hadn’t come from training. It came from something ancient, something buried so deep in her bloodline even the Crescent records didn’t name it.She didn’t understand it.And it terrified her.Footsteps behind her were soft but familiar.Varek.He crouched beside her without a word, slipping off his gloves and reaching into the water with her. His fingers brushed hers, and she didn’t pull away.“It’s too quiet,” she murmured.“You’d rather the screaming?” he said g
The Crescent camp had moved closer to the Hollow’s edge.Tents lined the forest border in disciplined rows, torches lit a protective ring, and scouts reported constant movement from within the ancient fortress. Something was stirring, and it wasn’t just the cult.Inside her tent, Aria studied the orb her mother left behind—now dim and pulsing faintly like a dying heartbeat. She had brought it out in secret, away from even Varek’s eyes. Her instincts said this was meant for her alone.Words carved into the pedestal had burned into her memory:When the third moon rises, the Hollow shall awaken.That was only days away.And she had no idea what it meant.“You’ve been quiet,” Varek said, stepping inside without asking. His presence was steadying, his tone low and calm. But his eyes betrayed worry.“Thinking,” she said, not hiding the orb.He glanced at it but didn’t press. “The scouts found a hidden path—an old Crescent supply tunnel under the Hollow. It’s caved in partway but might be us
The road to Voldran Hollow was carved through dense forest and winding ridgelines. Every step forward felt like peeling away centuries of silence and secrets. The land whispered warnings in the rustle of the trees, and the crows overhead cried like they remembered blood.Aria rode at the head of the procession, her wolf senses heightened. The wind carried strange scents—old magic, decay, and something that stirred her instincts into a low growl.Varek rode beside her, quiet and alert, his sword sheathed but his hand never far from the hilt. Kaelen trailed a few steps behind on horseback, his sharp eyes scanning the treeline.They hadn’t spoken much since the kiss in the Crescent vault.There were no more words needed.They had chosen each other.Now came the consequences.“We’re being watched,” Aria murmured.“I know,” Varek said. “Three scouts. Shadowbound. Fast. Faint.”Kaelen’s voice drifted in. “They’re not attacking. Yet.”Aria narrowed her eyes. “They want us to reach the Hollow
The war room buzzed with uneasy energy.Strategic maps were pinned to the stone table, candlelight casting flickering shadows across borders and battle lines. Varek stood at one end, arms crossed, his expression unreadable. Kaelen paced nearby, his fingers drumming restlessly on the hilt of his dagger.Aria entered in silence, the silver ring still warm on her finger. Conversations stilled the moment she crossed the threshold. Every eye turned toward her—not as a stranger, not even as a Crescent—but as Luna.“My lady,” said Marrek, one of the older vampire generals. His tone was respectful, but hesitant. “You asked for a full report. We’ve received word—what happened last night was only the beginning.”“Tell me,” Aria said, moving to the table.Marrek nodded grimly. “The cult has split into factions. The Harbinger we saw was one of several summoned across the continent. They're testing vulnerabilities, searching for the true Crescent heir. There are whispers... that the final ritual r
The night after the battle was silent.Too silent.No celebration echoed through the mountain fortress. No songs of victory. Just the sound of wind whispering over stone and the uneasy rhythm of survivors breathing through exhaustion.Aria stood at the edge of the cliff just beyond the Crescent Keep, wrapped in a fur-lined cloak. The moon above was full—no longer blood-red, but pale and mournful. It reflected in her eyes as she looked out over the battlefield, now only scorched earth and ghost trails.She didn’t hear Varek approach. She only felt the shift in the air.“You shouldn’t be alone,” he said, his voice low and raw.Aria didn’t turn. “I wasn’t ready for any of this. Not to be Luna. Not to carry all this... blood on my hands.”“You didn’t choose this,” he said, stepping beside her. “But you carried it anyway. That’s what makes you worthy.”She finally looked at him. “And what if I don’t want to be worthy? What if I just want to be... free?”Varek’s eyes met hers, sharp as obsi
The sky was still ink-dark when the fortress bells rang out across the mountain range. Warriors rushed into formation, leather and metal creaking as weapons were drawn. The scent of iron and ash clung to the air like an omen.Aria stood at the front, armored in silver-lined black, the crescent sigil across her breastplate gleaming faintly. Her eyes were calm. Her blood, roaring.Behind her, Varek mounted his obsidian-colored warhorse. His presence was silent but towering, a predator preparing to strike. On his other side, Kaelen double-checked the enchanted arrows slung across his back.“We ride for the ridge,” Varek said. “If they complete that ritual, we won’t survive what comes through.”Aria turned to the assembled warriors—vampires, Crescent wolves, and shadow-bound soldiers alike. The unlikeliest of allies, united under a Luna who had not even existed to them a month ago.Now she was everything.“I know you’re afraid,” Aria began, her voice carrying like thunder. “So am I. But I
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