ログイン~THE BEAST~ Damon’s expression darkens instantly. “Troll? That shouldn’t be happening. My father killed the last troll, and their world was sealed.” There’s something sharp beneath his words. Not just confusion, but uncertainty. I feel it too. Before I can say anything, he’s already stepping out of the car. The door shuts behind him, and the air shifts. The growl comes again, louder this time. Heavier. It vibrates through my chest like something alive. I look toward the window, and then I see it. My breath catches. The creature towers over the road like something dragged out of a nightmare. Its body looks like twisted bark and stone fused together, thick limbs scraping the ground as if it weighs a thousand tons. Its skin is jagged, rough, like an ancient tree that learned how to move. Faint light glows deep within its hollow eyes. One of the cars ahead tries to reverse, tires screeching against the dirt, but it’s too late. The troll swings its massive arm, and it crashes. T
~A NEW DAY WITH THE ALPHA~ His hand catches my wrist before I can step away. “Well then,” I say, trying to keep my voice steady, “I hope you don’t get to want me.” I try to move away from him, but Damon pulls me back instantly. My breath catches as my body collides with his. The heat of him presses against me, solid and unyielding. Then I feel it—his arousal, hard and unmistakable, brushing against the sensitive center of my body. A shiver runs through me. He is so close that every breath we take seems shared. His scent wraps around me—dark pine, smoke, and something deeply masculine that makes my head feel light. “You say that,” he murmurs, his deep voice rough against my ear, “but your body says something else.” My heart pounds violently. His hand tightens on my waist, pulling me even closer until there is barely any space between us. The pressure of his dick against me sends a pulse of heat through my stomach. He shifts slightly, his hips pressing forward. I swallow har
~NIGHT WITHOUT THE ALPHA~After bathing, I slip into the soft nightwear Khloe left for me. The fabric is light against my skin, far more comfortable than the ceremonial clothing I wore earlier.Khloe had stayed long enough to make sure everything was arranged properly. Fresh towels, clean sheets, warm water, even a tray of food I barely touched. Only after she was satisfied that I was settled did she finally leave.Now the room is quiet.I lie back on the enormous bed and stare at the ceiling. The chamber is massive, far larger than any bedroom I remember seeing. The walls are carved stone, decorated with ancient wolf symbols and dark wooden panels. Heavy curtains frame the tall windows, and moonlight spills through them, painting silver lines across the floor.It feels less like a bedroom and more like a king’s chamber from an old legend.The Alpha of all wolves would not sleep in an ordinary room. I roll onto my side, staring at the empty space beside me on the bed.Part of me expec
~ALPHA’S TRUE LOVE~ Khloe lingers beside me. “You should rest,” she says gently. “Tomorrow will be a long journey.” I nod slowly. “You go ahead,” I tell her. “I’ll join you in a bit.” She studies my face for a moment, as if debating whether to argue, but eventually she nods. “Alright. Don’t stay too long.” Then she walks off, her footsteps fading into the distance until the cavern is finally still. For the first time since the ritual began, I’m alone. I exhale slowly and crouch down beside the stone tub again. The blue water is calm now, reflecting the moonlight pouring in from the opening above. When I lean closer, my reflection stares back at me strangely. I rest my elbows on my knees and stare into the water. “What was that about?” I murmur softly to my reflection. “Was I really cursed?” The word echoes in my mind. Cursed, blessed or different. No one seems to know which one I am. My fingers hover over the water before I slowly dip one into the surface. The water
~THE ALPHA’S TOUCH~The footsteps suddenly stop, but I still don’t turn.I remain standing before the sacred stone tub, the blue water finally calm again, as if the violent power that erupted moments ago had never happened.But everything has changed.They bowed to me. To a girl who cannot even remember who she used to be.My fingers tighten at my sides as I stare into the water. Somewhere inside my chest there should be a steady rhythm, proof that I am alive.Yet Damon said he could not hear it. A strange chill creeps over my skin.The air shifts suddenly behind me. I can feel him moving toward me again.His presence is impossible to ignore. The power rolling off him presses against my senses like a storm waiting to break.Before I can react, a strong hand slides around my waist.My breath catches as he turns me to face him in one smooth motion. Instinctively my hand lands on his shoulder to steady myself.The moment our bodies touch, a strange electric current sends a jol
~CURSED OR CHOSEN~ I gather what little courage I have left. For whatever it’s worth. I hold my breath and lift one foot over the edge of the stone tub, bracing myself for agony—for burning, for rejection, for the sacred water to expose me as a fraud. My foot slips beneath the surface. It feels cool. The tension in my lungs releases in a shaky breath. Slowly, carefully, I bring my second foot in. The moment both feet submerge, something surges through me. It isn't pain that I feel, but a raw, humming energy. A clean, rushing force climbs up my legs, into my spine, exploding softly behind my ribs. My fingers twitch as if lightning has threaded itself through my veins. The water begins to tremble. At first, it’s subtle—ripples brushing against my thighs. Then it grows violent. The entire tub rumbles beneath us, stone vibrating, water crashing against its edges. Gasps erupt around the cavern. I lift my head toward Damon. He stares at me with an intensity that is bo
~NIGHT OF THE RITUAL~I rise to my feet slowly, forcing my breathing to steady.I may not remember who I was, but the fact that I survived death means something. It means I fought. It means I don’t break easily. Whatever I’ve lost, whatever was taken from me, the instinct to survive is still here,
~BEFORE THE MOON RISES~I watch him walk toward me.Not as a beast, but as a man.To the humans gathered beneath the marble arches, this is nothing more than a powerful union, an elite wedding between influential families. Cameras flash softly. Businessmen murmur approval. Polite applause lingers i
~THE WEDDING DAY~ I gasp awake to the shock of icy water splashing across my face and chest. It trickles down my neck, seeps beneath the thin fabric of my nightdress. For a split second, I don’t know where I am. Then I look up. Of course. Betty stands over me, empty glass in hand, a slow smirk st







