Betrayed by her best friend and poisoned by the ones she trusted most, Luna Nadia thought her story finished with her death. But the Moon Goddess had other plans. Reborn into the body of Iris, a rogue with hidden powers, Nadia returns to her pack to discover the truth. No one knows her, not even her mate, Aiden, who unknowingly rejected her. As she seeks justice, forbidden love ignites between her and Aiden, threatening to destroy everything—or give her the redemption she wants.
View MoreTrust TestedThe Packhouse MirrorThere was an oppressive silence when Iris opened her eyes. She blinked as she became aware of her surroundings. She appeared to be standing in the packhouse, but something wasn't quite right. The air seemed heavy, pressing against her chest, and the walls shined oddly, as though they were made of polished glass. Aiden and Damon stood across the room, their postures rigid. Their normally recognizable looks were aloof, and it was unclear what they were feeling. Iris shouted out in a tremulous voice, "Aiden." "Damon. What is going on? Aiden's angry and piercing eyes suddenly shifted to her. "You brought us here." "What?" Iris stepped back, her heart pounding. "No, I didn't! I have no idea where "here" is! "Don't you always have an answer?" Damon crossed his arms and spoke in a chilly tone. "You're at the center of everything that goes wrong." "That is unfair!" Iris objected. Her mark flashed dimly as she tightened her hands. "We're caught up in som
Unity and BetrayalA Battle for AidenIris felt the weight of the altar pressing down on her like a heavyweight, but she wouldn't back down. Aiden's contorted body was illuminated by flames that licked the edges of the collapsing platform. The dark tendrils writhed about him, tightening every second as his body shook. His once-bright eyes had become dulled with agony, and the shadows were robbing him of his vitality.“Look at me, Aiden!” Iris cried, her voice shaky but determined. As though lured to the light of her mark, the flames parted for her as she moved closer.With his head inclined upward, Aiden's eyes met hers. "Iris." Everything he spoke was hard to hear. "I am unable to... It's too powerful I can’t."You're capable of fighting it!" Iris knelt next to him and demanded. Her glowing hands extended out, and the tentacles snarled and retreated. "I won't abandon you in this manner. Never, ever now.A dazzling golden light radiated outward from her mark. As they struggled against
Redemption and SacrificeThe Flaming Altar and IrisWith the altar's golden radiance illuminating her path, Iris staggered as the searing heat enveloped her. As though alive, the flames danced high into the air, crackling and spitting sparks. Her mark pulsated in time with her pounding heart, burning brighter than before. She used her arm to protect her eyes, but the intense heat poured into her body, making each step feel more difficult.With her voice scarcely audible over the raging flames, she told herself to keep moving forward.The voice of the Moon Goddess, serene but foreboding, reverberated in her consciousness as she walked toward the altar. "You have to give up everything you value to save him."Iris's breath caught in her throat as she froze. "Everything?" she said softly.She shook her head and tightened her fists. She stated firmly, "I'll do whatever it takes," even though her chest was twisted with fear.A slender route toward the altar was revealed as the flames hisse
Truth or IllusionIris and the War-Torn LandscapeThe air was heavy with smoke and ash as Iris stepped carefully through the war-torn landscape. The cries of war echoed around her, far away, far wattling. Her mark burned weakly on her wrist, pulsing in time with her beating. Each step she took seemed to pull her closer to the towering figure in the distance.Her breaths came in short gasps, but she didn’t stop. “I have to keep going,” she whispered to herself. “There’s no turning back now.”The figure grew clearer as she approached a man wrapped in shadows, yet something about him felt painfully familiar. Her steps faltered, her heart pounding as recognition dawned.“Dad?” she called out, her voice shaking.The figure turned slowly, and her breath hitched. It was him. His face was exactly as she remembered strong, and kind, yet now lined with a sorrow that wasn’t there before. His eyes, however, were detached, almost dead.“You’ve come far,” he said, his voice deep and steady. But it
The Truth BeckonsThe ground shook around Iris as the cave fell apart behind her. She ran quickly through the narrow path, feeling a burning sensation in her lungs with each breath. Just as the heavy darkness was about to swallow her, she made it to the surface.Iris walked into a wide field, breathing hard. The sky above was bright gold, and the air was warm and soothing. She looked around in amazement, forgetting her fears for a moment. The grass sparkled like little golden strands, and the horizon looked like it went on forever."Where am I?" she quietly asked.A soft light appeared in front of her, getting brighter until the figure of the Moon Goddess appeared. Her presence was both relaxing and powerful, her silver hair moving like liquid light. She stood tall and proud, her face showing no emotions.“Iris,” the Goddess said, her voice booming like a song in the wind. “You’ve come far, but your journey is far from over.”Iris straightened, her mark tingling on her wrist. “I’ve fo
Strength in UnityThe sound of conflicting forces reverberated throughout the cavern. Iris turned to face her twin, their movements a menacing reflection of one another. Every blow and every step felt like a struggle against the weight of her uncertainties and anxieties as well as the figure in front of her.The duplicate snarled, its voice icy and scathing, "You'll never be whole." You pretend to be tough while hiding behind other people. In their absence, you are nothing."That is untrue!" Iris screamed, launching energy forward with blazing fists. It merely stumbled a little before regaining its equilibrium as the blast struck her twice square in the chest."You think you can fight me?" the double sneered as it moved forward. "Everything you've buried is me. Your suffering, your shame, and your anxiety. You must ruin yourself before you can destroy me.Iris was moved by the remarks, but she didn't falter. Her mark, a testament to the strength she possessed, blazed brightly on her
Facing Inner DemonsIris stumbled to her feet, gasping for air as the cavern throbbed with crimson light. It was difficult to think because of the heat pressing against her flesh. The shadowy apparition who resembled her stepped forward across from her. It was a darker, warped version of her, but not her. A weird spark blazed in her double's eyes, and everything about its actions, even the slightest flutter of her fingers, mirrored Iris's own.In a chilly, piercing voice, the doppelganger declared, "You've been running from yourself." "But you can't hide who you are."Iris clenched her fists and narrowed her eyes. Despite the horror that twisted in her chest, she answered calmly, "I'm not afraid of you."The duplicate smirked and cocked its head. Yes, I believe you are. You fear what you might become into. Of who you have already turned into.Iris stepped up and stated, "You don't know me."With its arms spread wide, the duplicate screamed, "I am you." You've buried that part of yours
Unseen ForcesAs Iris forced herself to rise from the chilly, uneven ground, the damp air held onto her skin. Her head ached with a pulsing pain that seemed to reflect the weak energy humming through the tunnel walls, and her breath came out in thin gasps. She felt the mark on her wrist out of instinct; it was hotter than before, and it was glowing steadily but faintly.Her voice was shaking as she whispered, "Where am I?" Her words seemed to call forth something, but the sound was nearly immediately absorbed by the suffocating blackness. She sensed a presence that she couldn't see in the air as it changed.A deep, rich voice reverberated all around her. "The truth starts and ends with you."Iris whirled around, looking for the source. Shapes formed as shadows rolled along the walls. As figures appeared, moving slowly and deliberately, her heart raced. Their postures were uncannily familiar, their faces obscured by shadow, and each one had a mark just like hers."Who are you?" Iris as
The Test of WorthinessAiden and Iris were separated by fractures that webbed outward as the ground shook fiercely. The light was swallowed in the depths of an abyss that stretched open between them. Iris stumbled, her fingers grabbing at the unsteady surface for support."Iris!" As he lunged for her, Aiden's voice was raspy and frantic. Between them a translucent barrier appeared, glimmering dimly with vitality. He hammered it with his hands, each blow echoing like distant thunder into the air. "Remain with me!"With her mark burning like a hot ember on her wrist, Iris stumbled to her feet. She looked across the broken ground at the shadowy figure. His body appeared to be a void in the turmoil, absorbing the light.The figure said in a voice as cold and smooth as steel against stone, "You bear the mark, but do you realize its weight?"Iris retorted, her voice firm despite the panic tearing at her chest, "I don't need to understand it to know I won't fail." Her resolve was anchored b
New Beginnings and BetrayalThe packhouse's great hall was alive with activity. Glasses clinked, laughter resounded, and the aroma of honeyed wine and roasting meat filled the air. I should have been pleased to be the Luna of the Silver Moon Pack, standing in the middle of it all. However, something felt off. My fingers clenched around my glass's fragile stem. All eyes were on me as the ceremonial toast was about to start.Lyra stood next to me and said, "You look nervous." She smiled warmly, but there was something in her eyes that I couldn't identify."Do I?" I said, suppressing a little chuckle. "Perhaps it's the gravity of the situation."She brushed a stray hair off my cheek as she drew closer. "Nadia, you'll be all right. You own this evening.I should have been reassured by her comments, but they didn't. For years, Lyra had been my closest friend and confidante throughout all of Luna's difficulties. But something about her tone tonight made my stomach turn.I raised my glass ...
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