She is claimed in a passionate kiss by her stepbrother in a moonlit field, on her eighteenth birthday—the moment their true mate instincts ignite. Raine Bittley has never truly felt at home, especially since she and her mother moved to the Shadowfang Pack when she was eight. There, she's not just considered an outsider, she's hated and bullied, especially by one person–Killian Knight–Heir to the Alpha, and the most arrogant man she's ever met. Now, Raine's life is upside down. From unwanted outsider to the Pack's condescending Luna. But with that title come darker secrets. And how does one escape fate… when fate is the man she hates, yet simultaneously burns for?
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Today, I turned eighteen. No party. No celebration. Not even a birthday wish from the pack. Only my mother tried to make the day feel meaningful. She came into my room holding a small cake, made by the omegas. I knew she must have begged them to make it. On top of the cake, a tiny candle flickered weakly, almost going out.
"Happy birthday, My love. Raine Bittley," she whispered softly before kissing my forehead. Her hand rested on my shoulder, offering a little warmth and comfort.
I gave her a faint smile. "Thank you, Mom."
Her eyes looked at me with love, but she couldn’t hide the exhaustion behind them. Once, those eyes had blazed eyes of a Luna. Now, the light in them was only a fading echo.
She tucked my hair behind my ear. "I know everything feels heavy. But today is still your day, Raine."
She didn’t need to say out loud what we were both thinking.
We knew too well, in other packs, your eighteenth birthday is a huge moment. At this age, your wolf is supposed to awaken, your rank revealed, and your place in the pack recognized.
But in the Shadowfang Pack? I was nobody. No one cared that I had turned eighteen.
The pain slammed into my chest, but I swallowed it whole. I held my mother's hand, trying to stay strong. "At least I still have you."
She gave me a small smile. "And you’ll always have me, My little moon."
But as she said it, her eyes shifted toward the door. Quiet. Alert. I didn’t have to look to know who was standing there. Markus Knight. Alpha of the Shadowfang Pack. My stepfather.
My mother was once a Luna—a warrior from the Silvercrest Pack, strong and respected.
Everything changed when my father—Alpha Gregor Bittley—was killed.
Markus had invaded our territory, slaughtered my father in front of my mother’s eyes, and destroyed our pack from the inside out.
My mother had been forced to choose: die, or submit to the man who murdered her mate.
She chose to live.
She chose submission.
She became Markus's mate.
And I... I was just an eight year old girl back then, dragged into the Shadowfang Pack. We lived in the Alpha’s house, but we were never truly part of it.
My mother and I ate the cake together, but only for a short while. Markus didn’t like it when she stayed away from him for too long.
Fifteen minutes. That was all the time we could steal today. After that, my mother left my room.
Now, I sat alone. This house was huge, but it made me feel incredibly lonely.
Yeah… I used to have friends. But they all drifted away when Killian started interfering. He was my stepbrother, two years older than me.
Killian hated me. He hated seeing me smile. He hated it when I was happy. He was like a shadow always watching, waiting for me to fall.
But I hated him too, because he was just a spoiled brat protected by his father's power.
Luckily, he’d been away most of the past year, training outside the pack—preparing to become the next Alpha. Without him around, I could breathe a little easier.
I heard that he will soon be crowned as the Alpha of this Pack, replacing his father.
But I don’t know when, I don’t want to know, and I don’t care. Even if he becomes Alpha, my life will stay the same—mocked and treated like I don’t exist.
Tonight, I wanted to go out, to the only place here that made me feel alive: the training grounds.
Usually, it was empty around midnight. A perfect place to train where no one could see me.
But tonight was different.
The sound of clashes and growls filled the air before I even arrived. The grounds were full. Wolves were sparring.
I heard fists hitting flesh, feet kicking hard. Their bodies moved fast—sharp, powerful, driven by instinct.
I hesitated to go any further, but I was already here.
Just as I turned to head back to my room, someone blocked my path.
"Well, look who decided to show up," a mocking voice said.
It was Jax. The future Beta, and my longtime enemy.
"Didn’t think you were dumb enough to come back here, Bitch!" he sneered. "Or did you finally realize you don’t belong?"
HAHAHA!
The other wolves burst into laughter.
I lifted my chin. "I have every right to be here."
Jax laughed, full of scorn. "Hey, did you forget? You don’t even have a rank. You should’ve died with your father, Bitch!"
His words cut deep. But I’d had enough. I was an adult now. It was time to stand up for myself.
"Let’s fight," I said, challenging him.
HAHAHA!
Their laughter grew louder.
Jax looked surprised at first, then his face lit up with sadistic excitement.
"Alright. Let’s see if you can last more than a second."
He moved faster than I expected. His fist flew toward my face. I dodged, but his leg swept me off my feet, slamming me to the ground.
Their laughter exploded again. But I got up, swallowing the pain. Of course, I refused to give up.
I struck back, ducking low, trying a move I’d practiced in secret.
But Jax was too fast. He caught my arm, twisted it, slammed me back to the ground, and pressed his claws to my throat.
Cheers erupted. They were enjoying my defeat.
Then suddenly...everything went quiet.
The air turned heavy and cold. My breath caught in my throat.
The wolves’ faces went tense.
I knew who had arrived even before I saw him.
It was Killian. He just got back from Alpha candidate training. He walked slowly, a black duffel bag slung over his shoulder. He was tall and broad, his long hair blowing in the wind, eyes dark and piercing. No smile. No words.
Jax instantly backed off and released me.
Killian didn’t say a single thing. He stood in the center of the grounds, his gaze sweeping over everyone... until it landed on me.
For the first time, I felt like he didn’t see me as a burden.
Not as a ghost from the past. Not as an unwanted little stepsister.
But as something else.
And at that moment…something inside me began to stir.
RAINE Three days later... I hadn’t done anything since that day. I hadn’t spoken to anyone. I stayed in my room the whole time, barely eating. And him, Alpha Killian, he didn’t come either. Even though, according to schedule, he was supposed to sleep in my room. But he never showed up. And honestly, if he had, I would have ripped him apart with my claws. I would have torn into his throat and shredded the fake silence he wrapped himself in. Because he betrayed me. I remember his promise very clearly. "I will protect you," he once said. But when I was humiliated in front of everyone, when Alpha Baron threatened to chop up my body and scatter the pieces on the Shadowfang border, Killian, that spoiled golden boy, just stood there and did nothing. And I felt like a doll tossed into fire, left to burn slowly while no one cared. I’ve had enough. Now, in front of me, stood the only person I could trust. "Asher," I called from my bed. He stood at the doorway, his body leaning casua
KILLIANI stood on the platform, my whole body numb.Raine... I could see her body still trembling from the pain, but her eyes remained sharp as she stared at Alpha Baron. She didn’t flinch, even when he threatened to chop her into pieces and bury her at the border of the Pack.I wanted to step down. I wanted to stand beside her and hold her hand. But I couldn’t. Not now.I clenched my fists at my sides, trying to hold back the tightness in my chest.Some people... maybe most of them... probably saw me as a coward today.They must think I just stood here without the courage to protect my second Luna, letting her be insulted in front of everyone without saying a word.And Raine... she must hate me.Her eyes, when she looked at me, felt like knives slowly piercing my chest. I knew she was waiting for something from me. But I let her down.But she doesn’t know. None of them know. That I have a strategy. I have a plan.Because this is not just about pride. This is about the people of Shad
ASHER Markus stepped down from the stage with heavy strides, like a wounded bull that had lost control. His eyes burned red, his breath came in harsh pants as if he was ready to set fire to anyone in front of him. His hand raised high, ready to slap Raine right in front of everyone. And when it happened, when his hand almost touched Raine’s cheek, I didn’t move, but my body tensed. Honestly, I couldn’t wait to see that bastard Markus’s head roll on the ground, blood pouring from his neck, then offered as a tribute at my parents’ grave. Because Markus was the main reason my life was destroyed. He didn’t just kill my parents. He ruined my entire future. He slaughtered us without mercy. That destruction left me wandering, forced to survive in the Northern Mountains with nameless wolves and broken refugees. I hated them all. Markus. Raine’s mother, the former Luna of the Silvercrest Pack. Even Raine herself. Because both women were traitors. They chose to bow down to the enemy and l
RAINEAlpha Baron stared at me coldly, then stepped closer again. His voice was sharp and piercing, filled with disgust.“You’re nothing but the second Luna of this Pack. Not the main one. If it weren’t for that ancient curse and the safety of the Shadowfang Pack from the wrath of the Moon Goddess, I would’ve killed you right here and now,” he said in a low but echoing tone that made several people nearby flinch.“You should know your place. Don’t let my daughter cry again and mention your name. That’s my final warning to you,” he continued.It felt like my heart was being crushed. But I stood tall anyway, even though my wrists were still cuffed, even though my body trembled from the pain and humiliation.“I’ll remember your words,” I said quietly. “But I want you to remember something too.”Alpha Baron raised his brows, like he couldn’t believe I still had the guts to talk back.“You killed innocent people,” I said louder. “Some of the parents of my five students… they were killed by
RAINEJust as I was about to take another step forward, Sera suddenly got out of the car and grabbed my hand tightly. Her usually calm eyes were now filled with real fear."Don't, Luna," she whispered hoarsely. "Don't do this. Alpha Baron... he's cruel. He’s not the type of Alpha who negotiates. He kills without warning. I'm afraid he'll kill you the moment you step near him.""Asher..." I turned to him. His body was still bare after shifting, his face red with anger and frustration. "You know I can’t let them kill the five girls."Asher slammed his fist hard against the side of the car. "This shouldn’t be happening! They left you alone, Luna Raine! Where is Alpha Killian? Where is the Shadowfang Pack?! You’re their Luna!""I'm not the Luna they wanted," I muttered softly, almost too low to hear. But I knew Asher and Sera heard it. And they didn’t argue. Because it was true.I looked Beta Gonz straight in the eye. "Fine. I’ll go to the courtyard now. Take me."As soon as those words l
RAINEJust as we were about to get into the car, a low growl echoed from the forest.I turned my head quickly.From behind the trees, several dark figures rushed out, running fast. Their eyes glowed red, their breaths were harsh and wild. These weren’t normal wolves. They were rogues. Wild wolves and uncontrolled. The scent of blood hit my nose, mixed with sweat, dirt, and death.In just seconds, they surrounded us. A perfect circle, cutting off every way out. There were... fifteen of them!Sera grabbed my hand and pulled me behind her without saying anything. Her movement was quick and firm. I knew, this was her way of protecting me.Asher was already at the front. He let out a loud snarl, and his whole body shook. In a blink, his form shifted into a large dark silver wolf. His fangs were long, and his glowing blue eyes locked onto the enemy. His growl was loud, like a warning not to come closer.Sera shifted too. Her wolf was slim and agile, reddish-brown in color. Her eyes stayed s
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