Moonchild; The Rise Of the Lycans

Prologue Long ago, the Werewolves and the Lycans lived in harmony. While the Lycans were stronger, faster, and wild, the werewolves were weaker and well-groomed. They were alike in many respects and had the spirit of the wolf, which the Moon goddess, their guardian deity, bestowed upon them. They each dwelled in their lands, side by side, and the Lycans flourished greatly, multiplying and growing in their numbers. Until their lands could no longer contain them, and some started to settle among the werewolves, in the clan closest to their boundary, known as the Red Moon Pack. Out of fear of being overwhelmed by the Lycans, the elders of the pack sought out a witch to inflict a disease upon them that spread like wildfire, affecting only the Lycans and killing all the females of reproductive age. Soon, the Lycans dwindled in their numbers and were forced to return to their lands. However, the curse did not stop. It continued to spread far beyond into the Lycan's lands, kil

Justin POV.I know that symbol.I have seen it several times over the years.Why did that strange girl have it?Nivia was one of the girls in my class. I didn't know much about her, except that she was on a scholarship here at our school. She usually kept to herself and hung out with that nerd named Mateo.She was frail-looking and appeared like she suffered from some illness because she always wore a lot of clothes.I tried to be nice to her because she helped me out with my classwork a couple of times.And since she was obviously brilliant, I gave her my snacks to keep the rapport between us.I was not attracted to her, neither did I expect she would have a crush on me.Claire, on the other hand, was my friend since elementary school, before we graduated and came to Oakwood High School.Her father was the Beta of our pack and second in command to my father. We were close family friends.We would all be turning eighteen this year, at different birth months, and the mating festival wa

Nivia POV.I felt nervous wearing these clothes.Even though I was clothed from head to toe, due to the lightness of the fabric, I felt exposed.I had just arrived at the festival ground, which was our school's sports ground.The place was filled with people. Students of all ages were present. All the Teachers, as well as non-academic staff, were present. Even parents from outside the school, who could make the occasion were also present. As much as this was a school event, it was also a very important ceremony for our pack.I knew my mother would not be here. What time did she have to spare from working two jobs and taking care of my half-siblings?I stood at the edge of the entrance, too shy to go in."Nivia?"I turned around to see Mateo standing behind me with a shocked expression on his face."My goodness, what are you wearing?" He asked his eyes traveling up and down my body.Feeling awkward, I pulled at the hem of my dress. "Is it bad?"I saw him shake his head, regaining his

Nivia POV. "What?" Mateo and Justin both blinked, looking surprised. "What did you just say?" Justin asked. "I choose none," I repeated, the words leaving my lips in a rush. Shocked gasps echoed around the crowd. I was torn and at a loss on who to choose, so I decided to plead the fifth. To remove myself from this complex situation. It was the safest choice. How could I betray my friend, the only one who has always stood by me, and choose another? It felt wrong. Also, I couldn't publicly reject Justin's claim on me for Mateo. That would be setting myself up for a difficult life in the pack. He was, after all, the Alpha's son and the next Alpha of our pack. Moreover, I still had butterflies in my stomach when I looked at him. I felt Mateo's grip loosen around my wrist as I saw his gaze falter with a sense of disappointment. Justin's grip still remained firm but I saw his jaw slacken with disbelief. As though he could not believe that I could reject him. Alpha

Nivia POV.I lay on my bed, gazing up at the ceiling.Thirty minutes had passed since I returned to my room.Immediately I got back, I took off Rachel's dress and tossed it in my laundry basket. Using wet wipes, I cleaned off my makeup and let down my hair from the bun. After which I donned my nightgown and crawled into bed.Covering my blankets over my head, I screamed into the fabric.Once. Then twice.My screams were muffled and contained in the space surrounding me. So, it only ended up ringing in my ears.I was frustrated.Tonight was another bad day in my life.And my bad days were getting too frequent.Instead of this mess, I would have preferred not to get a mate.Because what was this?Trying to push away the thoughts that swam around my head, I turned on my side, hoping to escape it all through sleep.Alas! After thirty minutes of closing my eyes and willing myself to sleep, I gave up, brought the sheets down my face, and stared up at the ceiling.The night's event kept rep