로그인ALANA"I'm ready," I said again, more quietly this time, even though my heart wasn't entirely convinced by those words.Connor studied me for a long moment before giving a slight nod."All right. But this ritual can't be performed casually. I have to speak with my family first, especially my father. Only the official ritual master of Pack Savagaz knows the proper way to perform a mate bond rejection.""Your father?" I repeated, my heart pounding at the mention of that word.The man who had murdered my parents."I'm returning to the pack tomorrow," Connor continued, completely unaware of the storm raging inside me. "It might take a few days to arrange everything."For a brief moment, neither of us spoke.The silence stretched between us, heavy with everything we refused to admit. His fingers twitched at his side, as if he wanted to reach for me but forced himself to stay still. I hated how my heart reacted to that tiny movement. We were talking about ending our bond, yet standing this
CONNOR"You want to reject the bond?" I repeated her words, my voice far calmer than it had any right to be."Fine," I continued, pulling away from her and getting out of bed. "I'm not interested in a mate bond either. I still need to focus on building my future as the strongest alpha."I picked up my pants from the floor and pulled them on with quick movements, keeping my back to her so she wouldn't see my face.Because if she did, she would know I was lying.Ever since I was seventeen, I had known something was wrong with me. Every other alpha at this academy could catch their mate's scent from a distance, even before meeting them face to face. But I never could. For years, I believed it was just another curse carried by the mysterious blood running through my veins, another sign that I was never meant to have a weakness like a mate bond. I was created for only one purpose.To be a weapon.And tonight, somehow, the miracle I had never asked for finally found me.Ever since that fir
ALANAUh, Moon Goddess… He called me “Baby” for the first time. The word sent a powerful surge of arousal straight through my core, making my inner wolf howl with raw hunger.I answered him with a needy whimper, my voice husky and dripping with lust. “Mmm, fuck… call me your Baby again while you claim this dripping pussy, Alpha. I want to feel how hard you get for me.” I pulled his face down to mine and kissed him fiercely, letting my actions speak louder than anything I could say.I have no idea why I said that, but I guessed it was my wolf.Then, Connor yanked his shirt off in one swift motion, revealing his perfectly sculpted body. His broad chest, rock-hard six-pack, and that deep V-line disappearing into his pants made my throat go dry with need. His hands then moved to the elegant white gown I’d been wearing since the Bonding Ceremony. Slowly, almost reverently, he pulled it down, his eyes never leaving my face, silently asking for permission with every inch he exposed.Every br
ALANAThose words hit me like a thunderbolt, leaving me frozen and speechless."Since the first day you came," he continued, his voice trembling, "you treated me like a normal werewolf, not as a discarded child to be pitied or avoided. You have no idea how much that means to me.”“I know this might sound crazy, especially tonight being the Bonding Night, but I didn't want to regret never saying it,” he continued."Barry, I—" I tried to speak, but my throat tightened."You don't have to answer now," he quickly cut in, shaking his head slowly with a bitter smile. "I just wanted you to know how I feel, no matter what happens after this."I looked at him, my heart filled with a tangled mix of guilt and confusion. I didn't have any feelings for Barry—in fact, he was someone I would eventually have to kill because he too carried Savagaz blood.Before I could say anything, an announcement from the center of the field began calling students forward to the edge of the pool."We have to go back
ALANAThe next morning, the entire academy was buzzing with an announcement posted on every bulletin board. I stood among the crowd of students jostling to read the notice, my eyes scanning every word with a feeling I couldn't quite explain.THE BONDING NIGHT — ANNUAL TRUE MATE DETECTION RITUALAll students of legal age are required to attend the Sacred Pool on the upcoming full moon night."The Bonding Night!" Juaney squealed excitedly, tugging at my arm. "I've been waiting for this since last semester!""What exactly is this event?" I asked.Seviah explained with sparkling eyes. "The Sacred Pool is an ancestral relic. They say its water can detect true mate bonds. You just dip your hand in, and if you have a mate who is also present there, the water will glow to signify your bond.""Everyone has to participate?" I asked again, my voice trembling slightly.Denna nodded. "Mandatory. It doesn't matter if you're omega, beta, or alpha. Everyone of legal age has to dip their hand in."I h
ALANAThe archive room door opened slowly, the flashlight beam sweeping into the dark room. I held my breath, pressing my body as tightly as possible against the document shelf, praying silently that my shadow wouldn't be seen."Is there someone in here?" the night guard's deep voice echoed through the silent room.I squeezed my eyes shut, my heart pounding like a war drum.Several seconds that felt like an eternity passed. Then came the crackling sound of a handheld radio, calling the guard to check another area."Copy, heading there now," he answered briefly before his footsteps moved away, the door closing again with a creak.I exhaled in relief, my body slumping limply onto the dusty floor. That was close. I hadn't had time to read the contents of the "History of Faang's Sacred Spring" folder any further, but I didn't dare take any more risks tonight. I slipped back out through the same window, walking quickly back to the dormitory with my heart still racing.The next day, the ent
ALANAThat morning, I woke up with a heavy head that throbbed painfully, as if someone was stabbing it repeatedly.Soft morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the window curtains.I glanced at the wall clock and saw that it was already six in the morning.My body felt extremely weak. With gr
ALPHA CONNOR"Alpha, where is she?" Barry asked as soon as he stepped into the room.I glanced up from the papers on my desk. “You mean the new girl who’s staying with us?”Barry nodded. “Yes, Alana.”“She went out for a bit,” I replied calmly. “She said she needed to buy some personal items at the
Alana’s POV"Why do you look so surprised?" Alpha Connor asked in a deep, calm voice.Shit. I would never call him Alpha in my head. That title was too respectful for the son of a ruthless murderer like his father. From now on, he was just Connor to me. But in front of him, I had to pretend to be r
Alana’s POV“So your name is just Alana?” he asked as he walked beside me.I nodded slightly. “Yeah. Just Alana.”Finally, I arrived at Faang Academy alongside the man I had met on the train earlier. After we stepped off the train, he asked for my name while guiding me toward the academy gates.As







