LOGINThe silence in the ice hall felt thick, broken only by the sound of water dripping from the ancient fortress ceiling, melting under the heat of my healing energy. The five elders on their stone chairs sat wide eyed, watching the rising steam with trembling, frightened bodies.They had never imagined that an Omega's power could break centuries of frozen air in this place, all in a matter of seconds.The High Elder stared at the old lineage book, its surface now damp with condensation. His mouth twitched, searching for some other loophole in the law, but the gold authority radiating from my body kept his tongue locked."How is this possible," the High Elder whispered hoarsely, his gray eyes moving between the mark on my chest and the three Alphas surrounding me with protective stares. "This purifying power. It is purer than any ancestral record."Hunter stepped forward, letting his leather boots land heavy on the ice floor. The huge man gripped the edge of the large stone table, leaning
The last night before we left for the forbidden border was intense, full of desire and unspoken promises of protection. Hunter, Seth, and Zane seemed determined not to leave a single inch of me unclaimed. The trip ahead had their territorial instincts on high alert, and it made our time together that night feel both demanding and reverent.The next morning, our small group left the Western Faction behind, heading for the frozen northern border. As agreed in the closed negotiations, we brought no large escort — just me, my three Alphas, and Gideon driving our tactical carriage. Aria stayed safe at the palace, watched closely by her trusted nanny.The farther we traveled, the more the Western Faction's green land gave way to bare pine trees and thin patches of snow. A cold that cut straight to the bone began seeping into the carriage."Cold, baby?" Seth shifted his solid frame and pulled me straight into his lap. His strong arms circled my waist as he buried his face in the curve of my
Morning light slipped through the silk curtains of our chamber, its warmth a quiet contrast to last night's political tension. I woke first, wedged snugly between two walls of solid muscle. Hunter lay behind me and Seth in front, while Zane's arm stretched across all three of us from the far side. This had once been only a dream. Now it was my life. I slipped free with great care, trying not to wake the three sleeping Alphas. When my feet touched the cold marble floor, a wave of relief moved through my chest. The world outside no longer watched us with suspicion. Last night's declaration had shifted the balance of power. We were no longer questioned rulers, but an absolute symbol of unity. After washing up, I went to visit Aria's room. When I opened the wooden door carved with Lunar blossoms, the scene waiting inside melted my heart in an instant. The palace nurse sat near the small bed, keeping watch. Aria was playing with a little wolf doll on the fur rug, and she turned the mom
The hall went silent. My composure made the Southern Alpha lower his silver goblet, unable to argue against what I'd said. The other faction leaders' judgment shifted into respect, mixed with fear.Hunter couldn't hold back his pride. In front of thousands, he stepped forward, wrapped his arm around my waist, and pulled me into a possessive hold. He kissed my temple for everyone to see."You heard those old hags, Supreme Alpha?" Hunter growled, his deep voice carrying across the hall. "She's not just our Luna. She's the foundation of the Western Faction's power.""Question her position," he added, "and you're declaring war on three Blackwood Alphas."Seth stepped up on my right, his brown eyes bright with pride and possession. Slowly, deliberately, so everyone could see, he took my hand and laced our fingers together."And we won't hesitate to level your territory," Seth said, "if even one of you makes our Luna uncomfortable."Zane stood at the center of the platform and raised his ri
"Gavin's already at the palace courtyard," Gideon's voice came heavy through the bedroom door, finally knocking after three days of pure isolation. "All the Northern clan elders and the Western people have gathered around the duel altar, Luna Inka." The moment we heard that, the mood in the room shifted completely. The thick haze of passion that had wrapped around us for three days and three nights evaporated in an instant, replaced by something colder — the sharp, deadly aura of leadership. I stood in front of the big mirror, dressed in a black silk gown layered under the Western Faction's silver cloak. On my chest, the triple bond mark wasn't pulsing anxiously anymore. It glowed a steady, calm gold — solid proof that my healing energy had locked all three of my Alphas' strength at its peak. Hunter stepped up behind me. The huge man had his black leather armor on, solid and heavy. His strong hand slid over my shoulder, squeezing gently before he leaned down to press a long kiss t
Dawn hadn't fully broken yet when the storm of passion in our bedroom finally settled down. Our breathing slowed together, warm breath mixing over the messy bed. My body felt weak, but full of a strange, heavy kind of spiritual energy. The gold mark on my chest glowed with a calm, steady rhythm, proof that their claim on me had sunk even deeper into my soul. Hunter still had his arms wrapped tight around my waist from behind, his face buried in the curve of my neck, now covered in fresh red marks. His strong arm twitched slightly every time I tried to shift, like his protective instinct wouldn't switch off even half-asleep. "Still thinking about the duel, huh?" Zane whispered gently. The tactical one was already awake, it turned out. He sat leaning against the headboard, shirtless, his strong muscles on full display. Zane took my hand and brought it to his lips, pressing calm little kisses on it, easing away the worry that had slipped through the pack link earlier. "Gavin isn't j
INKAI woke up to voices. Loud, urgent, overlapping voices that made my head pound like a drum.I tried to open my eyes but they felt glued shut. My whole body ached, like I’d been through a war I didn’t remember fighting.I managed to crack my eyes open."She's awake," Seth said, trying way too ha
INKA'S POVI didn’t answer Victoria’s question. I just smiled and nodded, since I’m not even sure about myself right now.“See you tomorrow, Vic…” I said, then walked away, leaving her behind.But suddenly my phone buzzed as I reached the stairs. A text from Zane.(Family meeting in 10 minutes. Li
Seth's POV I was in the living room when Zane walked in, checking his watch with that precise movement that meant he was running on schedule and expected everyone else to do the same. "Where's Inka? Training starts now."I looked up from my phone where I'd been reviewing pack security protocols.
INKA'S POV I woke up to hard, agressive knock on my door. "Training starts in ten minutes. Don't be late." It is Hunter's voice. Cold. Flat. Then footsteps walking away.I looked at my phone. 5:50 AM. The sun wasn't even up yet. My body ached from not sleeping, from crying half the night, from t







