MasukNiara's POVI knocked lightly before entering Father's study.He was seated behind his desk, going through some documents. The moment he noticed me, he put them aside and smiled."Come in, sweetheart. Is something wrong?"I shook my head and walked towards him."Actually, Father, I've made my decision."He raised an eyebrow."About what?""To go draven's Pack. I've decided to accept Alpha Draven's offer. I'm ready to go there for my training."Father leaned back in his chair, studying my face."Are you sure, Niara? It won't be a short visit. You'll have to stay there for some time, and everything will be unfamiliar.""I know, Father. But I want to learn. I want to become capable of handling my responsibilities as the future Luna. And I believe Alpha Draven can help me with that."He looked pleased, though I could see the concern in his eyes."Alright. If this is what you want, I'll make the necessary arrangements. I'll also speak with Alpha Draven about your stay and security."I smil
Niara's POVI was on my way to meet Father when I heard a familiar voice calling my name."Niara!"I stopped.Logan.I almost rolled my eyes but quickly composed myself before turning around. He was walking towards me, wearing that charming smile I had once found impossible to resist."Where are you going in such a hurry?""To meet Father. I have something to discuss with him.""Wait." Before I could take another step, he reached for my hands and held them between his palms.I looked down at his fingers wrapped around mine then at his face."Logan?"He lowered his voice, his expression suddenly turning serious."There's something I need to tell you.""What is it?" I raised an eyebrow.He glanced around as if making sure nobody was listening. Then he looked directly into my eyes."Niara, I think we're mates." For a moment, I simply stared at him. He tightened his hold on my hands."I can feel it. I don't know how to explain it, but whenever you're near me, something inside me changes.
Logan's POVThe next morning, I stood outside Helena's bedroom with a bouquet of fresh red roses in my hands. I hadn't been able to sleep properly.The embarrassment from last night was still fresh in my mind, but Helena's furious expression haunted me even more.I couldn't afford to lose her. Taking a deep breath, I entered her room.She was sitting on her bed, combing her hair in front of the mirror. Her expression was cold, and she didn't even bother looking at me."Good morning, beautiful."Nothing."These are for you." I walked closer and placed the roses beside her.She glanced at them briefly before returning her attention to her hair.I swallowed my irritation."Helena, I'm sorry about last night. I know I disappointed you, and I promise I'll make it up to you."She stopped combing and without even looking at me, she picked up the bouquet and threw it straight at my chest."Keep your stupid roses!""Helena—" I clenched my jaw but forced myself to remain calm."Don't!" She turn
Logan's POVI sat near the bonfire, surrounded by the bitter cold of the night, with a bottle of ginger beer in my hand.The flames crackled in front of me, occasionally sending sparks into the dark sky, but I barely paid attention to them. My mind was occupied with the disaster that had unfolded at Helena's birthday celebration.I couldn't even bring myself to face her after what had happened.That cheap necklace.Damn it!I had promised her the most expensive gift I had ever given her, and instead, I had ended up humiliating her in front of all her friends. I could still remember the look on her face when she opened that box. The embarrassment, the anger, and the disappointment in her eyes.And all of it was because of that bitch, Niara.I tightened my grip around the bottle.Niara, you're going to pay for this. I swear you'll regret every single thing you've done.I took another sip of my ginger beer, trying to calm the rage building inside me.But the more I thought about it, the
I stared at the letter.Once. Twice.And then, without realising it, I pressed the parchment against my chest. A ridiculous smile had appeared on my face.I could practically hear his deep voice reading every single word."That arrogant man..." I whispered, shaking my head. But my smile refused to disappear.'OH. MY. GOD!' Zulia's voice nearly made me drop the letter.'DID YOU READ THAT? DID YOU READ WHAT HE WROTE?'"Zulia!" I covered my face with one hand.'He wants to train us personally! He has prepared our chambers! He wants us in his kingdom! And did you read the part about pulling a blanket around our shoulders?'"Yes, Zulia. I can read."'Then why are you sitting there like a statue? Our Alpha is practically writing love letters now!'"He's not writing love letters."'Oh, really? Then what do you call a man who sits beside his fireplace thinking about whether his woman is warm enough?'I looked down at the parchment again. My cheeks felt unusually warm."Maybe he's just being
Niara's POVThe darkness of midnight was covering the whole sky as the celebration has finally ended, draven left to his pack and I slipped inside my chamber.After everything that had happened tonight, I need a lots of sleep and some time alone.I stood beside the enormous glass window, looking out at the snow-covered gardens. The weather had changed rather dramatically. What had started as a gentle snowfall had now turned into an aggressive snowstorm, with thick white flakes dancing wildly through the darkness.The trees swayed beneath the force of the wind, their branches covered in a fresh layer of snow. The moon was barely visible behind the thick clouds, and the entire kingdom seemed to have disappeared beneath a blanket of white.It was beautiful and magical.I rested my palm against the cold glass and watched the snowflakes collide against the window.*It's getting colder,* I thought, pulling my cardigan closer around myself.'Niara!' Zulia's excited voice suddenly echoed insi
NIARA'S POINT OF VIEW She laughed bitterly. “Have you ever seen me, Niara?” I could only stare. “Have you ever noticed what it was like standing beside you in school? In college? At every party?” She mimicked their voices viciously. ‘Niara is prettier.’ ‘Niara is smarter.’ ‘Niara is gracefu
NIARA'S POINT OF VIEW“No! Leave me! I didn’t do anything! Please, it was Helena who took me there! I swear I went there because she said someone needed help. Please!”My voice tore through the courtyard, raw and desperate, but no one listened.The guards dragged me down the stone steps, iron chain
NIARA'S POINT OF VIEWSoon the music filled the ballroom once again, soft and elegant as couples slowly returned to the dance floor.I stood quietly on the stage, holding my glass while watching the crowd below me.Then, as expected, Helena and Logan approached me again.Helena’s smile looked as sw
NIARA'S POINT OF VIEW I wore a beautiful dark blue gown that shimmered softly with tiny sparkles every time the light touched it. The dress hugged me perfectly, flowing elegantly around my body, making me look every bit like the future Luna everyone expected me to become. For a moment, I sta







