The sun dipped low across the horizon, casting golden streaks through the arched windows of the Beta’s wing. I’m sitting perched on the edge of my balcony railing, the gentle breeze tugging at my curls as I watch Aeron pace the garden below. He hasn’t said a word since we returned from the Lair, and I can feel the tension humming through our bond.I leap down gracefully, my boots touching the grass with practiced ease. “Aeron?” I call out to him softly. He turned at the sound of my voice, his stormy gray eyes flashing with frustration. “Mira,” he breathed, running a hand through his tousled hair. “We need to talk.” I braced myself, though Sera stirred anxiously beneath my skin. “Yeah, go on.” “I don’t think the Alpha is ever going to accept me for you.” He says bluntly, his tone quiet but heavy. “He hasn’t said much but the way he looked at me tonight, like I am some intruder threatening to tear down everything he’s built. And those questions, he is testing me.” I crossed the dis
The morning light slanted across the polished stones of the Lair, painting golden patterns against the walls as I paced just outside the main hall. My heart is beating faster than it should be. Today, Aeron will make an official appearance before my family, he is not just coming to see me as always but to see Talon, Phoenix, and Hosea. For days, whispers swirled through the pack like wolf smoke, gentle murmurs filled the hallways, and suggestive stares were cast in the training fields. Everyone is suddenly suspicious of something. My closeness with Aeron had not gone unnoticed for a single day. And now, with my new solidified position as Beta, the idea of mating stirred excitement, curiosity, and scrutiny among the pack. My shoulders straightened immediately when I entered the main hall. Talon and Phoenix are already seated at the long dining table, with Hosea at Phoenix’s side, all of them waiting in solemn anticipation. Well, so it seems. Phoenix gives me a warm smile, through h
The soft patter of morning rain fades into the background as I step out of my quarters and into the sun-washed courtyard of the Moonstone pack house. A light breeze danced through the trees, carrying the scent of pine and new beginnings. I clutched a scroll of daily activity log under one arm, but my mind wasn't on duties today, not entirely. My thoughts keep drifting back to the warm-eyed steel-willed wolf I had met during the summit and have been talking with. The memory of his name sends a quiet thrill Through my chest. He had a presence that filled the room, his deep voice, deliberate, calm. A wolf of few words but commanding respect. Now standing in the territory that has known too much betrayal and enough softness, I knew it was time to bring into my world fully. I make my way to Talon’s quarters, where we will be reviewing patrol adjustments. Hosea is likely already there, helping to manage new initiatives. The door creaks open gently as I enter the large hall. Phoenix
The sun filters through the ancient pines as I step out of the pack house, the crisp scent of pine needles and earth grounding me. My duties as Beta had been relentless over the past few moons, but I welcomed the challenge. After Cain's betrayal had torn at the fabric of our family and almost cost Moonstone everything, I had promised myself that I would protect the pack at all costs. My brother, Talon has given me his trust, and I am not going to waste it.Still, I had never imagined that my path of duty would lead me to him. Aeron! His name sends a flutter through my chest every time I think of it. I could still see him clearly in my mind, how he stood tall and unintimidated, representing the Hollowpine pack at the recent leader's summit. His silver hair had shimmered under the sun, and his moss-green eyes had held an ancient wisdom that made my pulse race. We had met by chance, no, by fate, I like to think, when I had entered the large clearing set up for Beta dialogues. I had be
MIRA’S POV:The weight of becoming the Beta has never been something I dreamed of. I had always known leadership lived in my blood, being born into the Moonstone legacy meant that but I have spent most of my life helping Talon from the sidelines. Supporting, Healing, and Protecting. But after what Cain did, his betrayal…everything changed.When he turned against us his pack, aided the forces that nearly tore us apart. It was as though the ground beneath us had shifted. I saw Talon mourn the loss of our cousin, not the loss of life, but the loss of loyalty. And I had to step up, not just because I'm his sister, but as someone the pack could trust.And this is my life now.Every sunrise meets me at the edge of the territory, sometimes with scrolls in my arms, other times with swords on my back. Today, it is the former. A formal wolf summit is happening across the eastern border, a neutral gathering for leaders of packs nearby to discuss shifting alliances, security, and training partne
PHOENIX’S POVMoonstone packs continue to thrive under the warmth of the mid-morning sun. Laughter echoed through the inner grounds, and warriors sparred on the open field. They train in unison, their howls in rhythm. Life had beautifully settled into harmony I never thought possible, not after the chaos, the battles, and the darkness we had emerged from. But here we are, rebuilding what was once broken.Inside the Lair, a different kind of energy pulsed. Softer. Warmer.“She’s in your study again, Talon,” I called with a chuckle as I peeked around the corner, finding a small figure buried beneath a tangle of old maps and scrolls.Talon creeps from behind me, his hands slipping around my small waist. “She has inherited our curiosity,” he murmured, kissing my temple before he stepped forward.“Daciana dear,” he said gently, kneeling beside her. “What do you want to do with this parchment?”Our cute five-year-old Daciana looked up with wide golden eyes that mirrored mine. “I am learning