INICIAR SESIÓNSerafine's POVThe moment Bran took my hand, every teasing thought disappeared from my head.The laughter. The embarrassment. The amusement from tormenting him about the list of activities he would do in the festival vanished.Because his fingers had intertwined with mine so naturally that my heart forgot how to beat.For a moment, I simply stared at our joined hands. I couldn’t take my eyes off his strong fingers. Warm skin and a firm yet gentle grip.Yet somehow it felt more intimate than anything else. Perhaps because this was Bran.The same Bran who once struggled to express even the smallest emotion. The same Bran who had spent months building walls around himself.And now he was standing in the middle of the New Moon Festival holding my hand without caring who saw.The realization made my chest warm. His thumb brushed lightly across my knuckles.My heart betrayed me. I was hopeless.Bran glanced down at me. His winter gray eyes softened."What are you thinking about?"I blinked.
Serafine’s POV "The mating dance." I screamed.Bran nodded, smiling at me.Every year during the New Moon Festival, mated couples participated in the traditional dance. It wasn't mandatory. But it was considered one of the most important parts of the celebration.It was a symbol of unity. Partnership. And devotion. Both to the pack and to your partner.I swallowed hard, suddenly becoming nervous.Bran peered down, his eyes on me. "You don't have to dance."I looked up at him. "What? Why?""You seem not comfortable with it."The sincerity in his voice touched me deeply.Months ago, Bran would have simply assumed I would follow. Now he was giving me a choice. Respecting my feelings. Thinking about my comfort.The realization warmed my chest.I smiled. "I want to."Relief. Happiness. And love. All flashed through his eyes at once. Then he held out his hand.My heart fluttered.The gesture felt ridiculously romantic. And judging by the faint redness appearing on Bran's ears, he knew it t
Alpha Bran’s POV I heard someone whistle. Then another from a different corner. Pack members nearby had noticed her too.My wolf instantly became possessive. ‘Mine.’ The growl echoed through my head. It got worse when I noticed several unmated males were staring at her.Lupin noticed the swift change in my expression. His grin widened mischievously. "Oh.""What?" I barked."Nothing." His smile grew wider. "It's just that… you look murderous."I looked back toward the crowd. A young warrior still had his eyes fixed on my mate. My jaw tightened.The idiot was even smiling.My wolf looked ready to commit homicide."Bran." Bane's voice sounded strained.I turned to look at him. He was trying not to laugh. So was Lupin.‘He's going to scare everyone away with your face.’ Bane mindlinked. ‘You have to control yourself. They are just staring. No one would dare talk to her knowing who she is to you.’I sighed, unconvinced. But turned forward to look at my mate. And in that moment, her ey
Alpha Bran's POVThe New Moon Celebration arrived way sooner than I was prepared for. Not that I would ever admit that out loud. The problem wasn't the festival itself. The problem was Serafine.I had not seen her since Clara kidnapped her two days ago, saying it was for the festival preparations.Despite having a large pack to lead, piles of reports to review, border disputes to resolve, and a territory to protect, my thoughts kept drifting toward her.It was becoming a serious problem. One that Bane and Lupin refused to let me ignore."Our Alpha has been reading the same page for one hour now." Bane muttered.I didn't look up from the report in front of me."I can hear you."Lupin snorted. I raised my eyes to look at him. Both Gammas were standing near my desk looking so entertained."What do you want?" I asked them.Lupin pointed at the document in my hand. "What's the third line?"I glanced down. Then paused. Because I didn't know.Damn it.Lupin's grin widened. "I knew it."I to
Serafine’s POV "Now, come, future Luna, let's get you a dress.” Clara said, pulling me along with her to the tables where the dresses were kept.I groaned as the women surrounded me. ‘Moon Goddess help me.’An hour later, I discovered things could get worse. Because apparently Clara hadn't just gathered dresses. She had several options she wanted me to choose from.Everywhere I looked there was another dress.Blue. Silver. White. Gold. Some elegant. Others extremely extravagant.I stared at the newest one Clara held up. "No way I'm wearing that."She sighed dramatically. "Why?""It looks way too extravagant.""Exactly why I want you to wear it. It soothes your status.""That's not a reason for me to wear that, Clara.""It is for me."The older women around exchanged amused looks.One of them stepped forward. "Maybe you should try it on, first.""I don't want to.""It would suit you." She insisted.My shoulders dropped. "But I really don'twant to wear it. It looks so heavy."Another w
Serafine’s POVI should have known something was wrong the moment Clara smiled at me during breakfast.Whenever Clara had a plan, it was always something complicating. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it until it was too late."Finish eating." She muttered.I looked up from my plate and caught her staring at me."Why?" I asked."Because we're leaving soon."My fork paused halfway to my mouth. "Leaving?""Yes.""To where?"Her smile widened.I became nervous. "Clara."She stood up. "Finish your food, first."My eyes narrowed at her. "You're acting weird.""No, I'm not.""Then what's with the weird smile on your face?""That's because I'm happy."I sighed. "That's exactly what worries me."Her laughter filled the dining room.I should have ran. I really should have.Instead, thirty minutes later, I found myself being dragged through the packhouse by an overly excited Clara."Slow down!""I am.""Clara!""Yes."I groaned. Despite being smaller than me, she possessed impossible amounts of
Alpha Bran's POVI had been so opposed to the thought that a mere human would be my future Luna that accepting her as a mate was... beneath my consideration also.How could a daughter of a laundry woman be my mate? That little butterfly was only good enough to warm my bed. To have fun with a few t
Alpha Bran's POV Those words were more than enough to calm my tattered nerves. I loved this little creature's talk. I loved that she craved for me."So tell me that you want me." She pulled me up and pressed my face to her. She gave me a long kiss.I didn't say much, but I let her open my mouth, a
Alpha Bran's POVWhen the fire was burning nicely in the hearth, I stood there reflecting on what had happened. Did I push her too far? I don't think so. At first, she left the packhouse and didn't return and then I found her dancing with Grayson. If I hadn't come at the right time, who knew what
Alpha Bran's POV I returned from patrolling the borders, pushed open the door to my bedroom and found it empty.I froze, nostrils flaring as I took another breath, then another. I checked the other room, bathrooms, kitchen, living room. They only carried her scent but she wasn't in.My jaw tighten







