It didn’t take long before people in the pack started to notice that something about Rita felt off.She looked the same, her voice was the same, her smile even seemed the same, but beneath it all, there were little cracks, things that didn’t add up, things that didn’t sit quite right with those who knew her best.The first person to mention it aloud was Luna Rosa.One morning, Rita passed her in the hallway and greeted her casually with a small, “Good morning, Luna Rosa,” before walking off, not even waiting for a response. The words were polite, her tone was calm, but Luna Rosa stood frozen in place for several seconds, blinking in surprise. Rita had never called her by her full name before. She had always said mother softly, affectionately, with a warmth that always filled Luna Rosa with pride.It was just a name. But it felt like a wall had gone up between them.Then there was Nani.She didn’t speak of it right away, but it bothered her. For months now, she and Rina had become clos
Rina stepped into her old pack house. Her mother was the first to see her and her face lit up with surprise.“Rita! You’re back again so soon?” she asked with a smile. Ever since her sister came back, her relationship with her mother had improved greatly. Her father looked up from his chair. “You two just saw each other days ago. Is this your soulmate bond acting up again?” he teased.Rina forced a small laugh. “Something like that.”Her mother gave her a side hug. “Your sister’s at the pool. She’s been there for a while. Go join her.”Rina nodded and walked toward the back of the house. The sun was bright, and the wind was warm on her skin. Rina wished she could feel warm too, instead she felt cold. She found Rita sitting on the edge of the pool, her legs dipped in the water, her sandals beside her.Rina walked quietly to her and sat down beside her, sliding her own feet into the water. For a long moment, they didn’t speak.The silence stretched.Then Rita broke it.“Have you mad
Rina was counting down the days.Ten days left until the full moon.Ten days until she had to choose, either switch places with Rita again or have her secret exposed to the entire pack.Her parents would be destroyed, she would ruin their reputation and name, did her sister not really care about that, but then again, her sister was a selfish brat. Rina couldn’t sleep, she couldn’t eat properly. Her stomach was always tight with worry. Her chest felt heavy every time she looked at Rafaele.She kept asking herself the same question, What will happen if I tell him the truth?Would he hate her?Would he reject her?Would the pack turn against her?Every answer terrified her.She thought of talking to Silva, but her best friend was in the palace, preparing for her wedding to Prince Tobias. Rina didn’t want to distract her with this. Not now.So, instead, she cooked.Cooking had always calmed her down. It gave her something to do with her hands, something to focus on. And today, she had be
Rina opened the door of the pack house slowly. Rita was at the door, Rina exhaled, she had been expecting her sister and their imminent confrontation. Rita stood at the entrance, dressed in a light brown gown and boots. Her hair was tied back neatly. Her face was calm, but her eyes, her eyes were sharp.“Come in,” Rina said quietly.Rita stepped inside without a word.They moved to the kitchen, where the table was already set with two cups of tea. Rina had been expecting her since the sentry sent a message that she was around. Rina sat on one side. Rita sat on the other. The space between them felt heavy.For a few moments, neither of them spoke. The only sound was the wind outside and the soft clink of the spoon in Rina’s cup as she stirred it with a shaking hand.“I want my life back,” Rita said flatly.Rina looked up, startled. “What?”“You heard me,” Rita said. “I want my life back, my place, my y mate, my pack.”Rina blinked. “Rita… are you okay?”Rita’s eyes narrowed. “Don’t a
Rina stood frozen.“What did you just say?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Her mother was already crying. “She’s alive. Rina is alive.”Her father placed a hand on her shoulder. “We were contacted this morning. The Alpha of a neighboring region said their patrol rescued a group of werewolves from a rogue camp last week. One of the girls… she said her name was Rina. And she told them about us, her family”Rina felt dizzy. Her knees weakened, but she didn’t fall. She just stood still, trying to breathe.Her mother reached for her. “We came as fast as we could. They asked us to come and confirm her identity.”Rina looked between them. Her heart was racing. Her mind was going in every direction.Rita, Alive?How?Where had she been all this time?Rafaele stepped forward from behind her, wrapping an arm around her. “That’s amazing news,” he said softly. “Your sister is alive.”Rina turned to look at him. He was smiling, he looked so happy. “I’m happy for you,” he added. “You
A month had passed in Moonlight Pack, and peace finally settled in like a soft breeze. The sun rose gently every morning, and laughter often echoed through the pack. The days were calm. No kidnappings, no surprises, no threats. Just warmth, happiness and love.Rina had embraced her role as Luna fully and did it diligently. .... Rina stood by the window of the pack house, watching children run in the distance. Behind her, Rafaele wrapped his arms around her waist.“It’s peaceful,” he said into her ear.“It is,” she whispered back.Their bond had only grown deeper. They now understood each other in ways no words could explain. He didn’t question her anymore, and she didn’t hold back her affection like before. Whatever secrets remained between them, they had put them aside at least for now. Rina was still finding the courage to tell him her deepest secret. Alpha Tim had returned to his pack. His time in the royal palace was over. He came back wiser, quieter, and ready to lead again.