MasukThe night was a peaceful one for the people in mooncrest pack. Patrols changed shifts and some watched from the watchtower, no sudden alarm or war even the rogues had somehow stopped roaming around their boundary. Aria lay on the bed, her eyes were on rowan. He has came out of the bathroom water dripping down his abs. Despite the years they’ve spent together Aria still finds herself ogling at him. “So you like what you see.” Rowan smirked as he caught her staring. “Oh please don’t start, I was merely checking the lamp behind you.” “You’re a bad liar.” Nova rolled her eyes in her head.Rowan teasingly said, “How about we check if you were truly staring at the lamp?” Aria swallowed. “Rowan stay away from me.” “Oops, too late.” He jumped on the bed catching her between his arms.Aria stared at his eyes and she could see his normal color is slightly changing to golden, that is Varkos was already at the edge of coming out.“Rowan.” Her came out small, even she couldn’t believe herse
The following morning arrived peacefully over Mooncrest. Sunlight spilled across the pack grounds, warming the rooftops and turning the morning mist above the trees silver. For once, there were no urgent reports waiting in the council hall. No messengers arriving with warnings. No discussions about rebuilding or preparations for another battle. It was just an ordinary morning. Aria stood on the balcony outside her chamber, watching the pack slowly come alive. Children ran through the courtyard. Warriors gathered near the training grounds. The kitchens were already busy preparing breakfast. Rowan stepped onto the balcony behind her. "You've been standing there for a while." Aria smiled. "I was just looking across the pack and a thought crossed my thought.” "About the Lycan Kingdom?" "About everything." She looked across Mooncrest. "Ten years ago, I never imagined we'd have this." Rowan stepped beside her. "We all didn’t plan or had mind toward this.” Aria rested her hands a
By late afternoon, the first signs of home appeared beyond the trees. Audra lifted her head from the carriage window. "We're almost there." Ren looked outside. "I can see the pack gates." Caelan smiled. "Finally, we’re home.” The journey had taken most of the day, and everyone was tired. But the moment the familiar silver and green banners came into view, the exhaustion seemed to disappear. The gates opened. The carriage passed through.People immediately began gathering along the road. Children ran beside the carriage. Several warriors raised their hands in greeting. Audra smiled. "We're home." Ren nodded. "Yes, home sweet home.” The carriage finally stopped near the main courtyard. Before anyone could properly climb down, familiar voices filled the air. "You're back!" Audra stepped out first. A few younger children immediately surrounded her. "How was the celebration?" "Did you see the palace?" "Was it really as big as everyone said?" Audra laughed. "Slow down." Ren
The next morning made it three days they had spent in the lycan kingdom and the day they return back to their pack. The Lycan Kingdom was already awake. Servants moved through the palace corridors, carrying bags and boxes toward the waiting carriages outside. The celebration was over. Now it was time for the visiting packs to return home. Audra stood beside the window of the guest quarters, watching the courtyard below. Her luggage was already packed. She had spent most of the morning thinking about the palace. The strange corridor, the hidden passage and the enormous chamber where they saw the crystal. That was the first time she has seen a dark crystal. Since they’ve all promises to keep what they had seen to themselves, no one is aware of it. She’ll make sure Ren and Caelan keeps it to themselves. And as for Kara and Fiona, she’s sure they spent say a word to anyone. A knock sounded at the door. "Audra?" She turned. Ren stood outside with Caelan. "Everyone is getting
Morning came quietly over the Lycan Kingdom. The celebration had continued late into the night, but the palace had finally fallen silent. Most of the guests were still asleep. The streets outside were quieter than they had been the previous day. But some teenagers were already awake. Audra stood near the guest quarters, looking toward the eastern side of the palace. Ren noticed immediately. "Don't even think about it.” Audra turned. "I haven't even aid anything." "You don't have to." Caelan stepped out behind him. "I agree with Ren. We don’t know what truly lies behind the door.” Audra crossed her arms. "We're only going to look." "That's what you said yesterday that almost got us into trouble.” "But we only looked and besides I didn’t know it was a restricted area and we didn’t get into an trouble." Caelan gave her a doubtful stare. "We were caught by the guard. We only had luck that he was just kind with us.” Ren sighed. "Why do you want to go back?" Audra
The children returned to the celebration just as the afternoon sun began to fade. Music filled the hall again.Servants carried fresh trays of food between the tables while warriors gathered around the open training area. Audra walked beside Caelan, unusually quiet. Ren noticed immediately. "You're thinking about the door." Audra glanced at him. "I'm not." Caelan looked at her. “You are. It’s so obvious.” "I said I'm not." Ren smiled. "You've been quiet for almost five minutes." "So?" "That's how we know there’s something mischievous going on in that small head of yours.” Audra sighed. "Fine." She lowered her voice. "I just want to know where that door leads." Caelan shook his head. "We were told not to go back." "I know." "Then leave it alone." Audra looked toward the door. "I will."Ren raised an eyebrow. "You don't sound convincing." Caelan laughed. "She never does. Just let her be.” Audra rolled her eyes. "You all worry too much." They continued toward the main cel
The sharp scent of sweat and damp earth clung to the air around the training grounds, pressing heavy on Aria’s skin as she stood at the edge of the field. Her arms were wrapped tightly across her chest, not just to ward off the chill but to cage the tremors of a heart weighed down by years of unspo
"This isn't finished," Alpha Magnus said quietly."The meeting chamber," “Now.” He commanded.The remaining few fell into step behind him,Elder Aldric, his weathered face heavy with trouble; Elder Helena, sharp-eyed and watchful; Luna Lydia with her hand resting possessively on Selene's shoulder; B
Aria stepped into the grand hall slowly, her breath catching as the massive doors shut behind her with a dull, echoing thud. The scent of polished wood and warm candle wax mingled with the heavy perfumes lingering in the air, creating an intoxicating atmosphere that was both regal and suffocating.
The carriage rolled to a stop in the courtyard of Mooncrest. Lina felt the jolt through her bones, or perhaps it was only her nerves, wound tight as bowstrings since the moment Beta Morris had appeared at her cottage door. Outside, she could hear the stamp of hooves on cobblestone, the low murmu







