LOGINAlpha Bran's POVFrom the balcony outside my office, I watched pack members moving through the territory below like a swarm of ants. Decorations covered every visible corner of the grounds. Lanterns were being hung between buildings. Fresh flowers lined the pathways.Children ran through the streets, carrying ribbons, laughing and singing the new moon nursery rhymes. The annual New Moon Celebration was only two days away. It was one of the few traditions that survived every generation.Unlike the full moon gatherings that honored strength and victory, the New Moon Celebration symbolized renewal. New beginnings. And new bonds.This year felt different.For the first time in years, I wasn't dreading it.A knock sounded behind me. The door opened.I didnt turn around to look because I already knew who it was. As soon as the door opened, his scent warfed in and gave him away.“Alpha,” the familiar voice I hadn't heard for days called.“Aric,” I turned toward the office.Seeing him stand
Serafine's POVI found myself standing outside Bran's office. Unlike the other days, I wasn't nervous and only wanted to see him.I couldn't help the smile that crept on my face as I thought of how much I had missed him already.These past few days, things between us had changed. We were like two people finally learning how to walk toward each other after spending months standing on opposite sides of a river.I knocked once before pushing the door open.Bran looked up from his paperwork the moment I stepped in. The cold expression usually on his face disappeared and was replaced with a smile. His eyes screamed of warmth.It happened so quickly that most people would have missed it. I didn't. And my heart still reacted every single time."Serafine." His voice softened.I walked towards him. "Working?"His gaze dropped to the mountain of reports on top of his desk. "Unfortunately."I laughed. "You sound like it's a burden.""A moment ago, it wasn't. But now that i think of not being abl
Serafine's POVIt had been three whole days since Bran told me he loved me. It had also been three days since I decided to stop letting fear control my heart.Grayson's words still lingered at the back of my mind sometimes, but every time they surfaced, I pushed them away.Because no matter what happened in the past, Bran was trying now. And I wanted to give us a chance.I was walking through the packhouse garden when I heard footsteps behind me. I didn't need to turn around. His scent gave him away alreadyA smile appeared on my lips before I could stop it."Following me again?"The footsteps paused, and I heard him say, "Again?"I turned around to look at my mate. He stood a few feet away looking mildly offended."I followed you just once." He pouted.I laughed. "No, it's twice now.""Once." He insisted.I refused to back down. "Twice."He frowned. The sight was strangely adorable. My Alpha looked terrifying when facing enemies. Yet he looked helpless when arguing with me.I couldn
Serafine’s POVI remained wrapped around Bran's waist while his arms stayed firmly around me. His heartbeat thundered beneath my ear.A part of me still couldn't believe what had just happened.Bran had just said the words I had spent months yearning to hear.My eyes burned again, but this time the tears were out of joy.Bran sighed softly above me. His chin rested against the top of my head. Neither of us needed to speak. We settled into the silence.Eventually, I felt him tighten his arms around me slightly."I didn't mean to hurt you." He mumbled.The quiet confession made my chest ache. I pulled back enough to look up at him. His winter gray eyes were filled with emotions I had never seen him allow anyone to witness."I know," I whispered."I've made a lot of mistakes." He mumbled again.I smiled sadly. "Then don’t make more mistakes."A startled laugh escaped his lips suddenly. My eyes widened at him. He looked equally surprised. Then another small chuckle escaped him. "With yo
Alpha Bran’s POVSerafine froze the moment she saw me standing outside her room.She was dressed in a simple blue gown. Her hair was loose around her shoulders, still slightly damp as if she had just had her bath.The sight of her stole every coherent thought from my head.Suddenly, her expression changed from surprised to what seemed like annoyance. I cleared my throat quickly. "Serafine."She folded her arms over her chest. "Alpha, what are you doing here?"The title made my stomach sink. She only called me Alpha when she was hell serious."I wanted to—""No." She cut in before I could even finish my sentence.I blinked. "No?""No.” She said and tried to shut the door in my face.My hand shot forward quickly and caught the door before it closed.Her eyes narrowed at me, deadly. "Take your hands off now.""No."Her eyebrow twitched. “I would ask nicely again. Take your hands—”"I need to talk to you." I said quickly. "I don't want to talk to you." She responded. Unfortunately, I
Alpha Bran’s POVI sat behind my office desk, staring at a report that I had read three times without understanding a single word.My wolf was unusually quiet today, which should have been a relief. But wasn't because Bane was staring at me with disappointed look on his face. He was isappointed in me.A sharp knock sounded against the door and it opened, revealing Lupin. Lupin walked in carrying another stack of documents. His eyes landed on the untouched reports already covering my desk.Then his eyebrow slowly rose.I ignored him."The evacuation is nearly complete," he reported and I nodded."The last Crystal Pack families should be settled before sunset." He added."Good."I thought after dropping the pile of files on my desk he would leave. He didn't. I waited for a few more seconds and he didn't make any move.I looked up. "What is it?"He crossed his arms over his chest. "You've been impossible to work with since yesterday."My jaw tightened. "Have I?""Yes."I returned my a
Alpha Bran’s POVSaskia folded her arms, her expression sharp.“You took a very big risk imprisoning two top officials from my pack because of a—”She stopped herself. Then her eyes flickered to me.She remembered my warning. And couldn’t say human slave in front of me. Not after I made it clear I
Alpha Bran’s POVSerafine frowned the moment her eyes met mine. She glanced around the room. Then tried to sit up.“Lie back,” I commanded.She obeyed, sinking back into the pillows with rigid movements. I had used my Alpha aura on her. Otherwise, she would have left. Her eyes burned into mine, gl
Saskia’s POVShock rippled through me when Bran asked,“What do you want?”I had anticipated this moment but never thought it would happen with Bran asking the question first. Bran was a hard dog. Always had been. And telling him the real reason I had come to his house was a risk I wasn’t sure I c
Alpha Bran’s POVMy eyes snapped open to the feeling of being watched. Saskia laid next to me, staring at me.My head pounded viciously the moment I tried to sit up. A groan tore from my throat as pain split through my skull.“What happened?” I muttered, pressing my palm to my temple.The room spun







