登入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 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
Alpha Bran's POV After Serafine left, I didn't go after her. She had provoked my anger. She was pushing me towards the edge and it was a marvel that I had controlled myself. However, all the while my mind was in complete turmoil.I couldn't accept the fact that she was the one who said the last wo
Serafine’s POV"Then do it. What are you waiting for?" I screamed, fiercely looking into his eyes. "Throttle me already!" I grabbed his wrist. "It would be better if you do it before Saskia comes."His chest went up and down as rage bubbled inside him. I could see his lips peeling back. He left me
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







