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