LOGINLyraMy breath caught the moment I saw who had walked through the grand hall doors.Maya.For a second, I was too stunned to react. The entire hall seemed to pause with me.My eyes slowly traveled over her appearance... She was dressed in a breathtaking purple ceremonial gown.The gown flowed elegantly around her slender figure, shimmering softly beneath the golden chandelier lights. Silver embroidery wound across the sleeves and bodice in patterns, catching the light with every graceful step she took.Her dark hair had been carefully styled, allowing several soft curls to frame her beautiful face.The overall appearance was flawless, elegant, and stunning. But the problem wasn't the beauty of the gown... it was its color...Purple and silver.My fingers tightened around my cup.Among werewolf packs, ceremonial purple robes embroidered with silver were not simply beautiful clothing.They carried meaning.Power. Status. Tradition.They were colors reserved for the Alpha and Luna of a p
Lyra"No, no, no! Move those flowers to the center table!" Agnes's sharp voice echoed through the grand hall. "And someone straighten those drapes immediately! I don't want to see a single crease anywhere!"Several servants hurried away at once.Agnes placed both hands on her waist and looked around critically."If I find even one tiny mistake tonight, everyone responsible will hear from me!"A few maids exchanged nervous glances before quickly returning to their tasks.I adjusted another arrangement of crimson moon lilies before stepping back to inspect my work.The flowers looked perfect.Satisfied, I moved toward the next table.The Red Full Moon Celebration was finally here.For the past few days, preparations had practically consumed the entire pack house, and now that the day had arrived, everyone seemed to be moving twice as fast.Servants rushed from room to room.Decorators climbed ladders.Guards checked entrances.Cooks disappeared in and out of the kitchens carrying trays
KaelI stared at the man sitting motionlessly in the wheelchair.The warehouse was eerily quiet, the silence pressing heavily against the walls as my gaze remained fixed on him.I turned my attention toward Greg and Elder Jon."Who is he?"Greg exchanged a glance with Elder Jon before stepping forward."His name is Dan. He's a thirty-two-year-old man that—"For a moment, I thought I had heard him incorrectly."Did you just say he's thirty-two?" I had to ask, cutting him off."Yes, Alpha."There was no way the man sitting before me was thirty-two with his facial features and appearance... absolutely no way."That's impossible."Greg sighed. "I thought the same thing until we discovered the truth."My eyes narrowed."Explain.""Dan was actually involved in the Shadow Vein organization."My expression darkened... the Shadow Vein.This organization was notorious for its illegal black-market activities operating within our pack territories. They specialized in illegal trades, underground d
Kael"Your feet are too close together," I said, circling Lyra as she held her stance. "Spread them a little wider. A fighter who can't balance is already halfway to the ground."Lyra immediately adjusted her footing."Good. Now bend your knees slightly," I continued. "Don't lock them. Keep your weight centered. If someone pushes you, you shouldn't stumble."She nodded, concentrating hard.I stepped closer and lightly pressed against her shoulder. To my surprise, she barely moved.A small smile tugged at my lips."Better."Her eyes brightened at the praise.Honestly, Lyra was a remarkably fast learner. Most people needed hours, sometimes days, to grasp the fundamentals of balance and body positioning. Yet after only a few corrections, she had already begun adjusting naturally.I couldn't help feeling impressed. For someone with little combat experience, she adapted exceptionally well."See?" I said. "Your body already knows when something feels stable. You just need to train it until
MayaThe door burst open without warning.Freya angrily stormed into my room. The handle slammed against the wall with a loud thud, making me pause mid-scroll on my phone.My eyes lifted slowly.She stood in the middle of my room like she owned the space, her chest rising and falling sharply, her arms crossed tightly against her chest. Her face was twisted into an expression of pure irritation—no, not just irritation… frustration and bitterness.“I hate her,” she snapped immediately.“I hate that Lyra girl so much. How can she be laughing and smiling after everything she did to me?” Her voice rose slightly, trembling with anger. “How can she be happy when I feel so miserable?”For a moment, I said nothing. My thumb hovered over my phone screen before I slowly lowered it onto the bed beside me and really looked at her.Freya was breathing hard, her eyes sharp and almost wild with emotion. There was something unstable in the way she stood—like she had been holding all of this in and fin
LyraThe kitchen was unusually busy this afternoon.Large baskets of vegetables occupied nearly every corner, while the servants moved in and out carrying sacks of grain and spices. The entire pack was preparing for the Red Full Moon celebration in just a few days' time, and the excitement could practically be felt in the air.I sat beside Gwen on a stool, helping her sort vegetables into separate baskets.At least... I was supposed to be helping.The truth was, I had spent more time watching everyone bustle around than actually helping.This would be my first Red Full Moon celebration in Stormfang Pack. The thought alone filled me with curiosity."Gwen? How is the Red Full Moon celebration celebrated here in the pack? This will actually be my first time experiencing it here."I waited for an answer, but nothing came. I turned my head toward her and noticed that Gwen wasn't paying attention to me at all.Her fingers absentmindedly plucked at the vegetables in her hands in a completely
LyraThe entire arena erupted instantly.“What?!”“She stole it?”“I knew something felt suspicious!”The loud whispers hit me all at once.My mind went blank for a second.What? My wardrobe?I stared at Freya in disbelief.And in that moment, I saw it clearly.The slight pause before her words… th
LyraThe door suddenly burst open with a loud bang.I jolted awake instantly.My body reacted before my mind even fully caught up, every nerve in me snapping alert as I sat up sharply on the bed, breathing unevenly.For one disoriented second, panic rushed through me.Ever since that horrible night
LyraI stood outside Alpha Kael’s study, my hand hovering near the door for a brief moment before I knocked.“Enter.”I pushed the door open and stepped inside.Alpha Kael was seated behind his desk, surrounded by neatly stacked documents. The faint sound of paper shifting filled the room as he sha
LyraBy evening, I was finally done with the workload for the day.My arms slightly ached from carrying linens back and forth, and right now, I was balancing a fresh stack of folded duvets against my chest while heading toward the storage room.Honestly, one of the maids could have handled this eas







