Lena left as a quiet girl in love. Now she returns as the storm that will tear their legacy apart. After years abroad, she was supposed to come back to a warm welcome, to rekindle a connection with her long-time crush, Alex. But instead, she finds him gone—imprisoned, betrayed, and erased by the person he had given everything up for. The culprits? Alpha Lucas and Alpha Liam—the same twins praised as the future of the pack—and their ever-glowing Luna, Lily. In Moonshine College, where only the most prestigious werewolves are allowed to walk the halls, she steps into the shadows with fire in her heart and her twin brother Ethan by her side. Lily glows at the bottom of it all. But what glows… can burn. This time, she didn’t come to fall in love. She came to get revenge for her Alpha.
View MoreLena couldn’t help but smile as she leaned against the cool window of the car.
The air outside was fresh and clean, the familiar scent of pine trees and the distant mountains filling her senses as they sped down the winding roads toward the mansion. It had been two long years since she had left for Europe to study. Two years of living without seeing Alex, the boy who had filled her every thought. She was finally coming home, and everything felt like it was falling into place. Her twin brother, Ethan, sat in the front seat, his expression a mixture of boredom and smugness. He had never liked leaving their home, especially not for college. It was always about business for him, and their father’s donations to the prestigious Moonshine College had ensured they would be admitted there. “You’re really excited to see him, huh?” Ethan asked, his voice laced with amusement. Lena’s heart skipped a beat. “Alex?” She grinned. “Of course I am. I haven’t seen him in so long. I mean, he was always around back then, but now… well, I can finally tell him how I feel.” She gazed out the window again, her thoughts drifting to the last time she had seen Alex. He had been so distant when she left—so wrapped up in the drama with the Alpha twins and Lily. She had left before she could sort out everything that was happening. Ethan huffed, his gaze narrowing on the road ahead. “Well, we’ll be at Moonshine soon enough. Can’t say I’m thrilled about it though. I don’t get why we couldn’t just start as freshmen. Our father practically owns the place now with his donations. We’re basically walking into a crowd full of Alphas, Lunas, and their pack members. It’s going to be a mess.” Lena laughed softly, feeling the excitement rising in her chest again. “You’re just mad because you’ll have to deal with actual students for once instead of your usual business meetings and private circles. And come on, it’s Moonshine College! It’s going to be amazing! All those wolves who are destined for greatness… and now we’re part of it.” Ethan grumbled under his breath. Lena’s face softened, her eyes full of longing. “Alex has been through a lot. You know that, right? The pack... everything that happened while I was away... I tried to reach out to him, but he never responded. I don’t know what happened between him and the Alpha twins, but I want to see him.” Her brother turned back to look at her with a raised eyebrow, his expression unreadable. As they got closer the mansion, Lena’s heart raced. The car pulled up to the grand entrance, and the butler was already there waiting for them. He opened the door and greeted them with a polite nod. “Welcome home, Ms. Lena, Master Ethan.” Lena smiled at the butler, grateful to be back in the familiar surroundings. “It’s good to be home,” she said as she stepped out, feeling the cool air rush past her. Her excitement was palpable. She couldn’t wait to see Alex. “I can’t believe we’re finally back,” Lena said, her eyes shining with anticipation as they walked into the mansion. “I’ve missed everything here—the pack, the grounds... and especially Alex. He’s going to be shocked to see me again, don’t you think?” Ethan smirked again, crossing his arms. “If you think Alex will care, you’re delusional. But whatever. I don’t care either way.” He dropped his tone, his eyes narrowing. “But it’s probably best not to get too attached to any of this. We’re here for Moonshine College, not to hang out with someone who’s still stuck in the past.” Lena shot him a glare. “You don’t understand,” she muttered. “I have to tell him I love him. I can’t keep pretending that I don’t care about him.” She couldn’t stop talking, her words tumbling out in a rush. “I have to tell him that I’ve loved him for so long, that even while I was studying abroad, I couldn’t stop thinking about him. He’s been through so much, and I need him to know I’m here for him.” As they entered the main living room, the large flat-screen television flickered on, the news anchor’s voice cutting through the room. “Breaking news tonight: Alex, the exchange student that entered the pack two years ago, has been convinced for his involvement in a high-profile case endangering the lives of the Alpha twins and their Luna, Lily…” Lena froze. Her heart dropped into her stomach as the words echoed in her mind. She took a step forward, her eyes glued to the screen. The footage showed Alex, his face gaunt and weary, handcuffed as he was led into a courthouse. His once proud, confident demeanor had been replaced with an expression of sorrow. The news anchor continued, “The wolf council found Alex guilty of endangering the lives of the Alpha twins and their Luna, Lily. After a long and grueling trial, he was sentenced to life in prison.” Lena’s breath hitched in her throat, and she felt a rush of confusion, disbelief, and grief. “No… this can’t be real,” she whispered, staring at the screen in horror. “Alex… how could he...?” Ethan, standing beside her, was equally stunned, his voice tight with shock. “What the hell? I—I don’t understand. Alex would never do something like that.” The butler, who had been standing silently by the door, finally spoke, his tone heavy with the weight of the truth. “I’m afraid it is true, Ms. Lena. Alex betrayed his pack and endangered the Alpha twins and Luna Lily. After a thorough investigation, the wolf council found him guilty and sentenced him.” Lena shook her head violently, her anger building as tears welled up in her eyes. Her hands clenched into fists at her sides. “Lily…” she spat the name, her voice dripping with venom. “She did this. She must have… she’s the one who’s behind all of this. I won’t let her get away with it. I won’t let Alex rot in prison because of her lies.” Ethan’s face hardened. “You want revenge, don’t you?” Lena nodded slowly, a dark fire igniting in her chest. “Yes. And I will make sure she pays. I’ll make sure the Alpha twins pay too.” Ethan smiled coldly, his earlier indifference replaced by a gleam in his eyes. “Then let’s make them regret ever crossing Alex.” And so, with vengeance in their hearts, they turned to face a future that promised nothing less than war.Andrea froze where she stood, her hand resting lightly on the counter as footsteps stopped just outside the doorway then Liam stepped in.He looked relaxed, as he always did. His tight shirt clung just enough to show the outline of his strong muscles. “Hey,” he said softly.Andrea tried to swallow the sudden tightness in her throat. “Hi.”Liam’s eyes flicked to the cup beside her hand. “Refilling already?”She gave a small, nervous laugh. “I guess. I just… needed something to do.”“Too noisy out there for you?”“A little.”He stepped further into the room and leaned against the opposite counter. The distance between them was small, the kind that made her acutely aware of her heartbeat.“I get that,” he said. “It can feel like a lot sometimes. Lucas and Graham turn every small gathering into a circus.”Andrea smiled faintly. “I noticed.”There was an easy silence for a moment. The music from the other room drifted in. “You look different tonight,” Liam said finally, his tone care
(NOTE: THIS NOVEL DOES NOT SUPPORT OR ENCOURAGE RECKLESS DRINKING IN ANY WAY. THIS WAS ONLY WRITTEN FOR ENTERTAINMENT)The apartment was filled with laughter, clinking glasses and the sound of a pop song playing from a speaker on the shelf. Andrea stood by the wall, a drink in her hand, pretending to enjoy it. She took small sips, the faint burn of alcohol doing little to relax her.Her dress shimmered faintly every time she moved. It clung to her body more tightly than anything she had ever worn before, the smooth fabric catching the light in all the wrong places, or maybe the right ones, she couldn’t tell anymore. She tugged at the hem for the fifth time in a minute. It was too short, too exposed and not her.She forced a smile when Maya glanced her way, though her cheeks felt hot.Across the room, Liam was telling a story that made everyone laugh, Lily leaning against him with a fond smile. Graham and Maya were next to them on the couch, clearly enjoying the playful chaos. Lucas
Andrea stood in front of the mirror for what felt like the hundredth time, her hands clutching the hem of her short, silky top as if it might somehow lengthen itself. Her reflection stared back, nervous eyes, parted lips, shoulders bared under the soft shimmer of fabric.The pale cream top Lena had picked out clung to her curves more than Andrea ever thought she would allow. It had thin straps that crossed delicately at the back, dipping low enough to reveal a teasing part of her skin. Her jeans were high-waisted, hugging her hips snugly, the kind of fit that made her feel aware of every movement.“This is crazy,” she whispered, running her fingers through her dark hair. “They’re going to think I’ve lost my mind.”From the bed behind her, Lena rolled her eyes and let a smile appear on her face.“No, they’re going to think you finally woke up. Andrea, you’ve been invisible to them and now you'll be out in the open. They still see you as sweet little Andrea but that's not good enough.
Chloe adjusted the strap of her shoulder bag as she walked through the main square. She had been running late, again. Aiden had texted her ten minutes ago that he would meet her at the cafeteria before their first lecture.Her heart fluttered, a reaction she still wasn’t used to.Being Aiden's girlfriend wasn’t something she had planned or even expected but she was happy it had happened regardless. But as she thought happy thoughts about this, she suddenly had a reflection of Lena’s words the other day and it almost put a damper on her mood but she pushed it aside.At least for now.She hadn’t thought about Lena much since that awkward encounter at the restaurant a few days ago and then a few days ago when they met in front of her lecture hall.One one hand, she had taken Lena’s words as something more like an advise from someone who cared.But on the other hand, she only saw Lena as Aiden’s ex, the one who had looked like she wanted to rip Chloe’s throat out but smiled anyway.She
Within seconds all the papers that littered the ground had been picked up by both girls.“Yeah, sorry again about that,” Lena said, chuckling softly. “I can be so clumsy sometimes.”“You’re fine,” Chloe said quickly, waving it off. “I actually thought it was nice bumping into you again. I don’t know many people who know Aiden personally.”Lena’s lips curled faintly. “Well, we do go way back.”Chloe’s eyes lit with curiosity. “You were together, right?”Lena tilted her head slightly, feigning modesty. “For a while, yeah.”Chloe nodded, thoughtful. “He mentioned you once. He said things didn’t really work out, but he didn’t sound bitter about it.”“Of course he didn’t,” Lena murmured under her breath, then smiled. “Aiden was always good at hiding what he really felt.”Chloe frowned softly. “What do you mean?”Lena hesitated. She had practiced this moment in her head a hundred times. “It’s nothing,” she said quickly. “I shouldn’t talk about it.”Now she waited. She could almost cou
The afternoon sun moved through the college courtyard with soft wind brushing against the tall trees that lined the pathway leading to the lecture hall. The chatter of numerous students filled the air with laughter, gossip, footsteps and the sounds of life Lena no longer felt connected to.At least not anymore since she had found out something that almost made her go mad.She crouched low behind a bush opposite the lecture hall, her pulse quick, her eyes sharp. Her fingers gripped the edges of the bush until the rough twigs scraped against her palm. The faint scent of earth filled her nostrils, grounding her, but her attention was fixed elsewhere.Accomplishing her goal mattered so much more than her comfort right now.Across the courtyard, Chloe stood among a small circle of friends, laughing in that light, effortless laugh Lena had come to hate. Her dark hair shimmered under the sunlight, her smile soft and unguarded. She looked perfect, the kind of perfect that didn’t need to t
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