MasukEmily’s POVI lay in the bed thinking of Luca. I have no memories of him, which made me sad. He must like me, since he has been looking for me all this time.My memories of childhood were bad, between my stepmom's beatings and my sister bullying me, I never shifted at sixteen. In our pack, shifting into a wolf is supposed to happen for everyone at that age: it is the moment you prove you belong. Shifting means you are strong and a true part of the pack. But it never happened for me, and they branded me as the “broken one.” One night, Cassandra came and cut my skin where the half wolf was imprinted with such hatred. Nobody knew I could do magic. Unlike shifting, magic is rare and viewed with fear. I never showed anyone, it was my secret. I inherited it from my mother.Luca was walking inside, and I closed my eyes. My heart was beating so fast, I thought it would come out of my chest. Shadow was slithering nervously around my arm.He covered me and kissed my forehead. As soon as his lip
Luca’s POVI ran back to my clothes and dressed, anger burning inside me. My hands trembled with rage, my mind torn between tearing something apart and staying in control. Every muscle in my body was taut, ready to snap. The image of Emily being mistreated replayed in my head, fueling my inner storm. My mate was harmed, and someone would pay. No one hurts my mate—not while I breathe. The protective urge ached in my bones, and I knew I would do anything to keep her safe.Hathor was pacing as I arrived at the pack house. "Brother, where have you been?" he asked."Not now, I’m very angry," I said, "need to meditate or someone will die tonight." Hathor knew that if my beast came out, it would be bad. It had only happened once before."I will see you in an hour—at the party!" Hathor shouted.Inside the assigned bedroom, I paced, fighting my anger. I forced myself to shower and change, but my mind stayed with Emily. I have to get her out of this miserable pack. Dressed, I stepped into the h
PART IILuca and Emily’s storyLuca POVI was mentally exhausted, my soul weary from roaming endless lands, my heart aching so fiercely it felt like it might split open from the pressure. The demand to find a mate—if Emily couldn't be mine—hung over me like a curse. I slammed my fists into the gym bag until it burst, needing the pain. I'm only twenty-six, but the weight of the crown is heavy already. Even though I’m a Lycan, like my father, I feel older. I yearn for my fated mate, missing her so intensely that I feel the darkness swelling inside, swallowing more of me each day. Dad laid out the grim reality: if I can’t find her, I’ll abdicate and let Hathor inherit the kingdom. The thought of choosing any other Luna is unbearable; no one else could ever stand at my side. I’d been invited to the South Pack. The Alpha’s daughter, now of marrying age, was giving a concert for several bachelor alphas, followed by a huge party. Maybe the distraction would help. I tried to shake off the we
Magnus’s POVA year has passed since the last incident. The pack is flourishing, and we managed to keep the peace with most packs, except the South.The South Alpha Greg Fonder was a greedy bastard, I thought as we prepared for his arrival.Adira took my hand. I turned to her, my beautiful Luna always at my side, especially when I need her. Luca acted as if he had forgotten about Emily, but I personally doubt it. The connection between them was unlike anything I had seen—an almost unbreakable bond formed when they were just children, only five and three years old, and already sensing each other as possible fated mates. That kind of link is practically unheard of at their age. When Emily vanished without a trace last year, it shook the whole pack. We sent scouts and word to all surrounding packs, but no one had seen her. The uncertainty weighed on Luca every day, even if he tried to hide it.The SUV pulled up, and the pompous alpha stepped out.Alpha king Magnus bowed barely, and Luna
Magnus’s POVI heard the commotion outside to see Fin and Brent walking inside.Fin looked at me desperately. "Magnus, I can’t keep up with this. Olivia will reject me, and I do not want that," he pleaded, his voice cracking. He moved quickly and undid the chains from my wrists. My hand shot out and gripped his neck, anger burning inside me. I thought to myself that I should snap his neck right now for what he did. I turned to Brent and said, "Brent, handle the sentencing when I come back."Kaden is on the way, and Raina and Michael, too. They’ll take care of the pack, change, and go.I bolted to the bedroom to see Olivia chained to the bed. My heart pounded as I realized they must have thought she would hurt herself or try to escape again after what happened earlier. What the fuck? I shouted for a guard to bring the keys so she could be set free.He needs you, don’t reject him, and yeah, he's still alive.She dropped at my feet. Forgive him, he didn’t mean to do this.I have to go, m
Kaden’s POVI paced as we waited for Brent to give the signal, a burning anger swelling inside me. I was ready to tear Fin to pieces after what he did; his betrayal put all of us at risk, and if Magnus had listened to me, maybe we wouldn’t be here now.Brent appeared between the trees. Alright, I’ll sneak in and check things out. If I can, I’ll text you. If I can’t, watch for the red flare, which means we attack.Got it, go now, Michael said, glancing at Brent as he slipped away. I hesitated, my fists clenching. I should go with him, I muttered, casting a quick look at Michael."No, you stay here with the Rova warriors," I replied firmly to Michael, making sure he knew I did not want him taking any unnecessary risks. I wanted one of us to keep watch, to stay with the group.Finally, we sat down on the forest floor in the dark. The tension from waiting lingered in the air, every sound making me jumpy, but I tried to push it aside. Michael nudged me with a smirk. So, how is married life
Magnus’s POVI watched Adira, my mate, fight, gracefully handling five wolves. I restrained myself from running to her. Hathor and Luca watched too. Sophie was in my arms, chewing her fist. Adira looked stunning, like her mother—thank the Goddess she only got my hair color.She had them on their ba
Magnus’s POVAdira, come on, open the door…No, I will not. You made me angry. What kind of Alpha does that?I’m breaking the door down. This is your last warning…I kicked the door as she screamed, surprised I had done it. Her face was shocked.Magnus, step back, she said as I slowly walked towards
Adira’s POVFin was creeping me out. His gaze clung to me as I passed him, never blinking, a smile twisting his lips in a way that made my skin crawl. He was too still, almost like he was holding his breath for far too long, and for a moment I thought I saw a faint, unnatural shimmer flicker deep i
Adira’s POV"Watch your left," Magnus said through the link. "Higher."I saw his leg coming—a flash of motion—and I reacted purely on instinct, grabbing and pushing with a strength I didn’t know I had. He slid across the dirt. For a heartbeat, the world fell silent, everything hollow except my poun







