SERA's POVI knocked on Alpha Killian’s office door.After getting permission, I entered and stood straight in front of him.“Alpha,” I said. “Luna Raine is pregnant.”I delivered the news in a firm yet hopeful voice. I thought this was good news. I hoped Alpha Killian would be happy.Inside the room were Beta Jax and one of the elders, Gawoz. I always thought of Gawoz as a kind elder. He never raised his voice and always remained calm. In fact, he was the only elder who respectfully welcomed Luna Raine when she first joined a meeting with the Alpha and the young warriors. Luna Raine once told me that Gawoz was the only one who defended her at that time.I stood there, waiting for Alpha Killian’s reaction. But his face remained expressionless. He didn’t look angry, but he didn’t look happy either. I couldn’t read his thoughts.Beta Jax looked at me. His expression was cold, and his voice was even colder. “It seems like you’re the only one happy about this, Sera. So don’t get your hop
POV RAINEI was still sitting at the edge of the bed, my hands trembling. I didn’t know if I should feel happy.“I asked again,” I said softly. My voice was barely more than a whisper, lost and unsure. “Am I really pregnant?”The doctor nodded once, firmly. Then he opened a small screen from his crystal device and showed it to me.“Yeah,” he said, watching me with careful eyes. “You’re pregnant, Luna. And based on the level of your spiritual bond with the Alpha, your pregnancy is about two weeks along.”“One more thing, Luna,” he added, his tone a little firmer this time. “Werewolf pregnancies are very fast.”“You’ll give birth in five months,” he said.Sera suddenly let out a soft squeal and clapped her hands in excitement.“Luna! Oh Moon Goddess, this is wonderful news!” she said, her eyes watery with emotion. “I have to tell Alpha Killian. He will be so happy!”I quickly stood up and grabbed Sera’s arm.“No need,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. “Don’t tell him.”Sera looke
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