LOGINSelene’s POVI groaned loudly, pushing every ounce of strength into my core.“F**king push, wolf! Push!” the midwife instructed again.I gathered every bit of strength I had left. My entire body strained as I pushed with everything in me.Suddenly, the baby slid out of my body, and the loud cries of an infant filled the room.I dropped my head back on the bed, struggling to catch my breath. I was exhausted. Every muscle in my body ached, and all I wanted was to hold my baby.I thought the midwife would carry the baby away to clean the blood off its body before bringing it to me.I was wrong.The moment the baby slid out of me, Elijah grabbed it.His hands were shaky. His feet trembled. But he held the child like his life depended on it.He didn't even spare me a glance. His entire attention was fixed on the newborn in his arms.Then he turned towards me and smiled.“I can feel it,” he said, but I didn't respond.What was he talking about?He lifted the child towards his face. Its litt
Aria’s POVSuddenly, the entire depth of the water shook violently, as though an earthquake had struck deep beneath the earth.Then, slowly, a large white pot began to emerge at the exact level where the witch council sat.It rose completely above me before slowly turning upside down, hanging suspended as though it were about to pour something lethal over me.My heart raced against my ribs. I knew in my soul that I was about to witness the darkness I had to overcome before I could ever hope to fulfil my destiny as the fire wolf.“Alas, fire wolf. Once you see this darkness, know verily that you must overcome it by every means necessary, lest you risk failing at your destiny. Do not be like your predecessors.”The pot began to descend towards me slowly, closing the distance as though it intended to crown my head.But the moment it reached me, it shifted smoothly to my front, positioning its wide opening directly towards me.Instantly, the surface of the bowl transformed into a glowing
Aria’s POVI stepped out of the car, just as Polain has pulled over. Before me lay the dark waters, hidden deep within the woods where the cursed lurked. The surface was eerily still, concealing whatever horrors waited beneath.But the king of the cursed was dead now, and Lucas had taken his place as their new ruler.By his oath, Lucas had pledged to stay out of the affairs of the werewolves. He’d vowed to feed only on strays, never to interfere with the lives of true werewolves or wage war against them.I’d seen him through the windscreen as we passed his camp. True to his oath, he and his followers had remained at a distance, watching us without attempting to interfere.Now, standing before the waters that separated their world from ours, I couldn't help wondering what awaited me beneath that dark surface.“This is the dark waters,” I said, staring into its depths.Polain stepped out of the car and approached me. He crouched beside the water, his expression growing serious as he exa
Selene’s POVI frowned. The way she laughed triggered something vicious inside me. My claws extended, and my muscles tightened as an overwhelming urge to tear her apart consumed me. I wanted to snap her neck like a twisted carrot and watch the amusement disappear from her face.I wanted to take her life from her.But before I could sink my claws into her neck, Elijah seemed to perceive my intentions. He blurred right in front of me and knocked my paw away from her throat.“You kill no one until I say so!” he growled, his fangs bared menacingly.I immediately retreated, blurring away to the bottom of the stairs. My jaw tightened as I glared at him.I knew better than to challenge Elijah to a one-on-one battle.First, we had a deal. We were supposed to be partners, and killing someone he wanted alive could jeopardize everything we had agreed upon. Second, I couldn't survive a direct confrontation with him. Not without the holy water nearby.That was my greatest weakness.If he sank his
Elijah’s POVI watched as she slowly stood up. She had seen how I broke the chain at the door. She knew I wasn't joking with my words, and the fear in her eyes told me she understood the consequences of crossing me again.I grabbed the back of her neck the moment she stepped out of the dungeon. Knowing what witches were capable of, I couldn't afford to show her the slightest hint of weakness. Not after what she had done to me.She was the witch of the Dark Alley, or so she called herself. She lived in the Mystery Hut, a place where desperate people went when they had nowhere else to turn.She mostly lied to anyone who sought her help. She gave fake potions or made people recite fake incantations that never achieved what they intended. She would watch her victims leave with false hope, knowing they would eventually discover the truth when it was too late.I had been one of those fools.Twenty-six years ago, Before Alpha Thalos wiped us from the face of Cambridge. Back then, I had sough
Aria’s POVI stepped out from the gate and breathed out slowly.Polain, behind me, parked the sleek BMW right in front of me. Intentionally, I had walked out of the gate, wanting to feel the direction we were going to go, as my wolf had already told me my instinct would lead me.But the longer I remained at the front of the gate, the more confused I became.There was nothing.No voice.No direction.Not even the slightest pull from my wolf.I frowned.Was my instinct wrong?I stepped into the car, and Polain drove forward.Swearing his oath to me, I already felt it. The intensity of his will to protect me at all costs was almost overwhelming.Hence, I also saw it.The way he drove.His eyes darted left and right, constantly watching for any stray or cursed that might be coming directly at me to attack me.I smiled.Polain was taking his duty seriously.I stretched my hand and wanted to touch his shoulder, wanting to tell him to relax when suddenly,I felt a sudden pull inside of me.M
Aria’s POV“What are you waiting for?”“The instructions are simple.”“Sweep the floor, mop the floor and wash the dishes. EVERYTHING and I mean everything should be sparkling.”“Is that understood?” Maria’s voice sounded firm and authoritative. I knew I had to do everything she instructed within
Aria’s POV“And…the wolfless servant decided to humiliate us.” Selene walked out behind him.The moment my eyes landed on her, my chest tightened painfully.She was no longer in that gown I had gone to buy for her to wear in receiving Alpha Thalos. She was now in something more like underwear. Some
Aria’s POVI felt it like I saw it. The moment Alpha Thalos stepped foot on the soil of our residence, something inside the entire pack shifted.Everything changed. The atmosphere became stiff like time itself had paused to acknowledge his arrival. Even the air felt heavier to breathe.My chest ti
Aria’s POV“I don’t understand. I cleaned it. I made sure it was—”“Shut the f*ck up, Aria.” Maria yelled.Her voice cut through me so sharply that the rest of my words died in my throat.“Are you calling me a liar?”“No, Luna,” I answered quickly, lowering my gaze.“Are you saying Selene, my preci







