As the dancing and celebration was going on, Seraphina sat in a quiet corner. She could sense that this unity was about to be put to test. She remembered how she had come to know about her powers and her involvement in the prophecy.Seraphina had sat at the edge of the stream. She was barely 25, an Omega of the DarkMoon pack. She always loved coming to the stream. There was a kind of peace it gave her. It was very cold, almost snowing but she didn't mind. She just sat there listening. The water had always spoken to her. Today it whispered warnings, names, places, and secrets. It whispered something terrifying.โYou have been chosen to protect the child,โ it said. โThe child who will end the war and save whatโs left of all the clans. The child must live, or all will fall.โ Seraphina blinked, as she was surprised to hear this. She didn't know what child it spoke of. She wasnโt even high-ranking or respected. She was an Omega. Lowest rank in her pack. Constantly overlooked. And yet the
The first claw scraped against the stone like someone dragging metal over glass. He had moved fast, pushing Seraphina behind a broken pillar just as a black wolf lunged at them. The thing that followed wasnโt a wolf, not fully. It was wrong. Its bones jutted at odd angles, its eyes pitch black, and its skin moved like liquid shadow. It let out a screech that was disturbing to the ears.โThese must have been born out of magic, or someone is just messing with what he doesn't understand,โ he said, low and grim. โThere are too many for us to fight.โThe Moon Witch, the one theyโd hoped would help, was already moving to the pool of water. She whispered something in an old tongue, and the water flashed bright silver before fading back to stillness. She turned to Seraphina.โYou need to run. Now.โโIโm not leaving you.โThe woman raised an eyebrow, not amused. โChild, you are power on the edge of chaos, they didnโt send one of them, they sent twelve. They know you are here and they want y
Isabella stood away from the warriors as they were training and the one person on her mind was Felicity. Rhyke had asked her to give her another chance and at that time, she agreed because of the information but now that she sees her practicing with her people, she has an odd feeling.โYou still don't trust her?โ Rhyke said as he was standing near here. He had followed Isabella's eyes and saw that she was looking at Felicity and there was a friend on Isabella's face.โEach time I see her, I remember her betrayal and I still think she has not changed.โAs they were talking, Felicity waved in their direction as she saw Isabella looking at her and Isabella waved her back.โShe's good though. She fights well,โ Rhyke said. โWhy don't you have a talk with her, and find out for yourself if she's changed or not.โ He suggested โIt's not possible to know if she is, I know my friend she's a sweet talker, but I'll try anyway.โโLet me go check on Tristan,โ he said walking away.Isabella nods h
The fractured packs had been united and there has been peace since then. But each day that passes without any issues, was like a blessing to Isabella.โWhat's up,โ Rhyke asked. โThis look on your face, tells me something is wrong.โIsabella smiled but Rhyke can see she is not happy.โThe weight of having to lead, knowing that anything can happen at any moment bothers me.โ She said,โThanks Rhyke, I really appreciate your loyalty and I'm sure father would have been proud of you if he were still here.โโThe pack is my family too, so no need to thank me,โ he said, โWe all bear the burden together with you. I have not regretted working with you because you are an excellent leader.โIsabella breathed deeply as his words comforted her.โTristan and Leandro will be returning soon. I can't wait for them to return.โRhyke smiled with a smirk. โYou miss your man huh?โ โWho wouldn't? He's a wonderful man.โ Isabella said with a smile on her face."I'm sure everything will be fine till they ret
The sound of Edmundโs boots echoed through the hall like a warning bell. Isabella froze. Her heart stopped as the dark magic master stood in front of her. His eyes glowed with a cold, wicked satisfaction, and his evil energy filled the room like a shadow.Rhyke moved in front of her, blocking Edmundโs path. He reached for his sword, but his stance told Isabella this was no normal fight. This was something far worse.Esmundโs voice sliced through the silence. โSo, this is where the mighty alpha hides, surrounded by her precious pack and her Son. Do you really think you can stop me, Isabella?โ His smile was sharp, full of hate. โFelicity was just the start.โIsabella knew that Edmund was such a wicked person as they have met before but she was pregnant then, and if he didn't care about her being pregnant then, there was no way he was going to care now. His heart is filled with so much darkness. She only feared for her pack members.โWe've stopped you before Edmund and we will do it a
The fight with Edmund was over and the noise in the house was calm now. As soon as Isabella remembered that it was Felicity who had put them in this terrible situation, she became angry all over again, and to think that she had come begging for forgiveness not knowing she had other plans in her mind.Rhyke was already barking out orders to the warriors and his shout bought her back from her drifting thoughts.โDo we wait for Tristan to return, or we send a message across to him?โ He asked as turned to look at her.โWe'll wait, everything is under control already. No need to alarm them. But we must be on guard at every time from now on.โ Isabella said.Just then Rhyke exclaimed,โWe canโt let Felicity go. She has to pay for what she did.โโHe's right,โ Seraphina said. โIf we don't use her as an example, others might try the same thing too.โIsabellaโs chest tightened. Felicity had once been like a sister. Facing her, the one whoโd ruined everything, made Isabella sick to her stomach. B
The gathering ground was filled with so much excitement. The Lunaris and Black Moon packs Wolves were all gathered together, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Isabella had always wanted this day to come but she didn't know it would come like this. They both had wanted this to happen so that they could work better together.She watched as the wolves from both packs were obviously enjoying themselves and laughing. Suddenly she heard his voice behind her and she smiled even before she saw him."You good?" She turned slightly, catching the warmth in his eyes. He wasnโt just her partner. He was her other half. They both deserved this growth. Even though there were doubts They had built something strong over the past few months, something bigger than either of their packs, and it felt like it could go anywhere. But still, there were doubts. Would it work? Could it work? "Yeah," She said, offering a small, tight smile. "I'm just a little nervous.โ She saidโDon't be darling, we are in
โHey babe,โ Tristan called out to her from the doorway of their room. โWhat are you up to?โ โGetting ready to be blown away by my prince charming.โ She said,โSo, I'm your prince charming?โ He asked her, grinning from ear to ear.โI haven't said you are,โ Isabella teased him. โThat means I'll be tearing this whole place down, no one has the right to be that except me.โ Tristan said with a smirk.โWell, if you promise to give me a wonderful time tonight, then I might consider you,โ she teased, with her hands on her chin like she was actually considering it.Tristan picked her up by the waist playfully โI promise to give you a very wonderful time tonight, more than you can even imagine.โ He said, smiling boyishly.Isabella began to laugh as Tristan dropped her on the bed and he lay down beside her.โI wished for this day to come, Isabella. โA day that you would become fully mine,โ he said as he looked deeply into her eyes.It was evening already and it was almost time for the ceremo
Seraphina could see the doubts on all their faces, she could hear the murmurs of their disapproval as she stood at the front of the room, her heart was racing terribly and as prepared as she had been for this moment, the look on their faces made her begin to doubt herself again.The Pure Alpha, the one who the prophecy said was going to either save them or destroy everything had to be guided by someone and that person was her. He needs to learn how to control the power that flows through him as he's just a child.Sheโd spent years running from the prophecy, running from the fact that she had been chosen to carry the weight of it. And now the time to act and step into the role that fate has placed on her had come and there was no more running from it.โSeraphina.โ someone called herShe turned and saw it was one of the oldest council members that had called her, and he had a sneering look on his face.โAre you telling us now that the Pure Alpha child, someone who has been said to bring
โSeraphina,โ Tristanโs voice cut through the quiet. โIs there anything else?โโI have said it all.โHis eyes were dark, and searching as he looked at her.โHow can you carry both of those bloodlines? The Hollow Born, the Moonbloods, theyโre too much. They donโt belong in one person.โSeraphina sighed. โI wasnโt given a choice, Tristan, this is what I am.โLeandro walked over to them then, his face grim. โThe question isnโt how she carries both bloodlines. The real question is how sheโll be able to control the power inside her.โSeraphina observed all of them, and knew they were all battling with her revelation between them, feeling the weight of their gazes. Tristanโs voice was low, almost threatening. โBut she has to decide, or it will decide for her.โ Tristan said, his voice calm but hard.She nodded. โI know.โLater that night, Seraphina was on her own, thinking about everything. Ever since the conversation earlier in the day, she had been on her own, avoiding any contacts with
From the hearth a gentle crackling fire cast its warmth across the room. At this moment the stone walls showed shifting darkness as a mix of pine scent and wet night air filled the room. Seraphina occupied the space by the fire while her expression remained distant because she was worried by the council's decisions.From his position near the window Leandro stood rigidly. He hadnโt spoken much since their return from the northern woods, and Seraphina knew why. The forest had changed them all. What Leandro had witnessed in the woods, the power surge and how it had affected her had changed everything. The thought that she could have died. โLeandro, please try to understand,โSeraphina said with a soft voice as she stood near the stone table. Her hands laid gently on the cold stone table as she stood there while her fingers tapping absently on the table.Leandro turned from the window, his eyes locked onto hers. โUnderstand what, Seraphina? Youโve already told me enough. That treeโฆ th
Seraphina stood alone, under the evening moonlight. She was standing by the old stone altar. She knew what it stood for. It was a reminder of the ancient ways. A way long forgotten by all, but she knew.Leandro found her there, just as he always did. He finds that he always had this raw need to always search her out and spend time talking with her. Seraphina could always sense him whenever he's there and his presence gives her comfort. She finds that she enjoys his presence.โWhy do I get the feeling that you weren't at the council meeting on purpose?โ he asked.โYou think you know me so well now huh? Anyways, you are correct. There was nothing left for me to say.โLeandro moved closer to her. He had always admired her strength and courage. The way she carried the burden of her role in the prophecy and he had come to respect her more ever since she had opened up to him about it.โYou don't fear me?โ She asked in a small voice. He could sense her hesitation.โDo you want me to?โ He ask
Tristan stood battle ready. Their days of peace, suddenly over. Below him, warriors were scrambling into formation, young wolves moving towards the center ring, elders were awake and putting on their weapons ready for battle. The alarm had reached every pack.The ancient gate wasnโt just breached. It was open.Isabella burst into the room, holding Lyon, she was still in her night robe and her hair was tangled from sleep. โHe's glowing again,โ she said to Tristan โBut this one is different from the previous one, it's like he's calling out to something.โโHe's humming,โ Tristan noted as they both looked at the boy.Lyon was humming, and suddenly the atmosphere changed, sounds could be heard from nature itself as the trees began to shake and the earth they were standing on started to vibrate. It was as if bones buried were waking up.โIs he waking something up?โ Isabella said to Tristan with a confused look โNo he isn't,โ Seraphina said as she stood by the door. Mud and rain on her bo
The shaking was a very scary one. It sounded like a beast that was in serious pains.There was dust everywhere inside the chambers and the council members were all coughing, each one covering their mouths and nose to reduce the effect of the dust.The trees outside were bending as if they were bowing down to a powerful presence. And suddenly everything stopped. And a deafening silence was felt everywhere. Gradually everyone began to gather themselves, though they were all still in shock. The shadows had disappeared and not one was left after that violent tremble of the earth.Isabella was in shock as she held on to Lyon, he had been shaking the whole time in her arms, as his body glowed with great power that was coming from within him, and suddenly he became still. His body no longer glowed, just a little too warm as she touched him.Her heart beat increased as she looked at him, the heat coming from his body was too much, obviously from the power that had radiated through him. Just th
The days of peace were growing thinner. The lands were quiet, but not calm. Birds changed their flight paths. Wolves reported strange echoes in the woods, conversations heard with no one seen speaking, trees bringing sap that shined for absolutely no reason. And every night, Lyon cried in his sleep, his eyes faintly glowing even while he was asleep.Tristan was standing on the edge of the western cliffs, he put his hands and the tip of his sword always in a battle ready mode. He was watching the forest, but it was all so quiet now but he was not deceived by that stillness. He knew anything can happen anytime and he told himself he should be prepared.Isabella walked towards him, he felt her presence even before she spoke. โAnother report came in,โ she said. โThree scouts didnโt return, and there was no trace or scent.โTristan spoke, but you could hear the tension in his voice. โThatโs the fourth group this week.โโTheyโre pushing closer.โโTheyโre waiting for us to break.โIsabel
The cloud was heavy and a storm was brewing. The sky lit up with a flash of lightning, the noise could be heard everywhere. The packs were on the battlefield and were not disturbed by the storm.They stood ready. All of them standing in rows accordingly. Rows of wolves, blades, archers, and elders lined the valleyโs edge, all gathered in their battle formations. Their breath mixed into the cold air, but not a single person trembled. They had long passed the point of fear. They knew what was coming. And they had all made the choice to stand. Tristan stood in front of them, his eyes sharp as a blade as he focused intently at the treelines. Isabella held Lyon close, wrapped tight in ceremonial cloth. The pendant from the Moon Goddess rested gently against the childโs chest, a symbol of protection, of fate. Lyon was quiet as he stood watching them. Almost as if he was waiting. And then without notice they charged forward from the edge of the forest.The enemy didnโt charge in as wolves o
Tristan stood at the edge of the training grounds, a place that shouldโve felt familiar, peaceful. But it didn't today. His whole body was screaming for him to be alert. His instincts were warning him about something that was coming.Two days ago, the wind had changed direction. Since then, the air felt different, a bit colder and It didnโt feel right. Tristan first noticed it when three ravens began to circle above the training grounds. They just hung there, like they were waiting. Watching, no caws, no flapping of wings, just stillness.He wasnโt alone. Isabella was talking to Rhyke nearby, going over the details of their latest supply run to the mountain border. Lyon, his son, was standing right beside him. He held onto his father's dress, but Tristan couldn't focus on anything else.The birds.They aren't leaving.โTheyโre scouts,โ came Leandroโs quiet voice from behind him. Tristan didnโt look back. He didnโt need to.โBirds?โ Tristan asked, his voice skeptical.Leandro shook hi