Se connecterLioran’s POVThe training yard smelled like dust, sweat, and tension—the usual mix that made people either stronger or dead inside. The afternoon sun hit the arena in broken streaks, sliding through the gaps in the worn wooden beams above.Rowan stood in the middle of it all, his stick pressed against Arian’s neck, a smirk twisting his face like he was already imagining blood.“Rowan.” Austin’s voice cut through the noise like a blade. He didn’t shout; he never needed to. When Austin spoke, people listened.Rowan’s grin faltered for half a heartbeat before he turned slightly, that same arrogance crawling back onto his face. “Just testing the new boy’s reflexes, Austin.”Austin crossed his arms. “You’re not here to test him. You’re here to train. Leave him and fight your brother.”The silence that followed was almost satisfying.Rowan threw Arian a last look — a threat coated in a lazy smirk. “Watch your back, pet.” Then he turned toward me, twirling his stick.I sighed quietly and rol
That word triggered something within me. I wasn’t sure how to express it, but it happened. The sound of that name bothers me; it has left its mark on me. On my 18th birthday, at my old pack, while most of my friends transformed under the blood moon. Lyra also changed, but she has always been the daughter of an omega. A maid who worked for my father.That's how our friendship began. Before the bond formed between Kael and me, I was bullied by the pack members, and in response, I made a dare.What was that dare all about?On my 18th birthday, I dared myself to find my wolf and my mate. I was really sure about it. On his 17th birthday, my brother had found his wolf, and I believed the same would happen for me. It felt like something that had been passed down through the generations in my family.But I was unique. My friends got me drunk the day before my birthday and made me promise that I would be their pet in the pack house.I went along with it, feeling a bit sorry for myself. I never
"What did you just say to me?" He came closer, his eyes shimmering, sending a thrill down my spine. What was I thinking? I should have just handed him the water and walked away. Was I really believing he was superior to his brother?No…"Say what you just said again, if you have the guts." His face darkened, and I couldn't tell if he was angry or if he was about to pounce on me. I find myself cursing inside, questioning why I keep making things harder for myself.He gripped my neck tightly, sending a jolt of pain through my entire body.I parted my lips just a bit, weighing whether it would be smart to say it again. This isn’t what I came for! I vowed to rise above the weight of others' expectations, yet here I am, feeling like I’ve let myself down once more. Seeing people rush past me.He gazed into my eyes, anticipation hanging in the air as he awaited my response. I let out a sigh. “You know, I was right—everyone thinks I’m into you. Now, my posters cover the wall, as if I were a n
Arian’s POVI felt my blood turn icy. I pulled my hat closer to my face. And then a group of girls walked in. Their eyes darted around the room, like a predator looking for prey. Eloise, their crew leader, stood in front; her eyes glowed gold before returning to normal."The new boy…" she mouthed, and the others giggled in anticipation. I felt my heart racing against my chest. Those crew members were sensitive, with a high ability to sense things. I quickly returned to the vending machine, inserted another coin, and a pack of chewing gum slid out."Hello everyone," said Eloise, standing on a table. Her voice was sharp and authoritative. She was one of the academy's strongest she-wolves, and from what I've heard, no other girls had been able to defeat her in training or combat. "Seeing that big poster on the wall, with the pathetic face of that new boy." She chuckled and looked at one of her crew members. "Please guys, I mean the guys. Can you stay behind or seek anyone you believe t
Aria's POV My shoulder bones snapped, and pain surged through me. I squeezed my eyes tight, hoping it wasn't Rowan. I had done something so that this time he would not consider sparing me. However, his cologne had a sharper scent. I immediately opened my eyes to see Lioran in front of me. His brow furrowed in anger, and his eyes appeared to glow slightly. "Don’t play with me." He growled, slamming me harder against the wall, "Just because you're my fucking mate, doesn't give you the balls to ignore my messages." Huh? "What messages?" I stuttered, my heart beating so fast that I could hear it from within. I patted my hands on my pockets and sighed, still wearing my pajamas. He grunted and glared at me as if I were the source of his problem. It wasn't my fault that I had bonded with him. His grip pressed against my arm, "Why are you so soft?" He leaned over and whispered, his minty breath fanning my face. "Or perhaps not." I twitched, looking at the passageway, and then quickly b
Aria's POV Just as I was about to scream, a hand clamped over my mouth, pressing me against the wall while the door slammed shut behind us. “Quiet now, they can hear everything. t’s best if you stay quiet." I turned to face the boy who had pulled me inside; it was the same guy I had defended when Rowan was at the height of beating him up. He gazed into my eyes, his round glasses sitting just right on his face. He gradually pulled his hand away from my lips, his eyes quickly flicking to the door. After a few moments of silence, he swung the door open and took another look. He turned to me and asked, “What did you do?” The tone emerged with a hint of worry, resembling an adult gently reprimanding a young pup. I let out a sigh and cleared my throat, putting in all my effort to make my voice sound deeper. Perhaps over time, I’ll adapt to it, without needing to put in much effort. “What?” He quickly held out his phone for me to see. The video that Rowan had captured of me was r







