LOGINNovel’s POV I signaled for Alexei and Alpha Dex to leave the room. I could see the heavy reluctance in Alpha Dex’s eyes, he didn't want to leave me alone with her…..but I had to do this myself. I wasn't even sure if my plan would work, but the raw, pulsing ache radiating from the woman on the floor told me I had no choice. I had to try.The heavy thud of the door closing echoed through the silent room. I turned my attention to the woman huddled on the floor.“You know he is dead,” I said, my voice steady despite the tightness in my chest.She flinched as if I’d struck her, looking up with wide, haunted eyes. “What do you mean? My baby... my baby is clearly okay,” she whispered, her knuckles turning white as she crushed the plastic doll against her heart.“You’re in pain, Riya. I can feel it. I think I can help you, if you’ll just let me.”She let out a sharp, jagged scoff. “I am not in any pain. I am perfectly fine.” She sc
Alexei’s POV“Alpha Dex,” he finally introduced himself, his voice gravelly as he led us toward the pack house.“Alexei,” I answered shortly. He gave a sharp nod, but my focus remained on Novel. I tightened my grip on her hand. Her skin felt small and fragile in my protective hold. As we walked, I noticed how thin the pack members looked, ribs subtly shadowing through shirts, eyes sunken with a weariness that made my stomach turn. Mothers pulled their children into the safety of their skirts, their knuckles white as they gripped them. The children stopped their play, their toys falling to the dirt as they stared at the group of strangers their Alpha was leading through their home. Novel tugged on my shirt, careful of my bruises. I leaned down, the scent of her calming my rising nerves. She whispered, “These people look so hollow, Alexei. I want to help them... in any way I can, before we leave.”I nodded, though a knot of unease tightened in my gut.When we reached the pack house,
Novel's POV I didn't know how it happened, but suddenly the world shifted, and I found myself standing in a hollow, endless void. I thought I was on Kitty’s back... so what happened? How did I get here? The thought echoed in the silence of my mind.I stood tall, my eyes darting around the darkness to see if something, anything, would manifest. By now, I knew I should be used to these sudden, jarring visions, but the familiarity didn't make them any easier. They still hit me like a physical blow, catching me completely unaware.“Hmm,” I sighed, the sound swallowed by the vacuum. “So...”I didn't finish. I doubled over, my knees hitting the invisible floor as a sound tore through the void, a scream so sharp it felt like jagged glass. I slammed my hands over my ears, pressing until my knuckles turned white, but I could still feel the raw agony of that shriek vibrating in my very marrow. My jaw locked, my teeth grinding together, and I was frozen in place. Thick veins began to cord and p
Alexei’s POVI knew it was stupid of me to argue with a younger wolf, but she clearly wasn't a cub. She was young, certainly, but Novel was convinced otherwise. “Ooo, Kitty is a baby wolf,” she’d say. I shook my head in frustration, the thoughts swirling as we moved.We arrived at the Crystal Moon Pack in the grey light of early morning. I suspect our early arrival was due to the unofficial race between me and Kitty. That name still threw me off. "Kitty" should belong to a pampered house cat, not this massive, powerful wolf. Yet, with her pristine white fur and those piercing blue eyes...The realization hit me like a physical blow. The blue-eyed wolf I had spotted at the start of our journey…it had been her all along. I turned to her immediately, my finger level with her nose.“You,” I pointed, but Novel’s voice cut me off before I could demand an explanation.“Alexei...” she scolded, giving me that specific look that told me to drop it.From the corner of my eye, I saw Kitty’s muzz
Novel's POV A soft tap landed on my shoulder, but I refused to budge. A few seconds later, light, feathered kisses brushed against my cheek, and despite my exhaustion, a small smile tugged at the corners of my lips.“Stop,” I murmured, keeping my eyes squeezed shut.“It’s morning, Novel. It’s time to go,” Alexei whispered against my ear. My eyes flew open instantly.The weight of our journey hit me all at once. I had completely forgotten we were still bound for The Crystal Moon Pack. If I hadn’t regretted starting this trek before, I certainly did now. I missed the quiet moments of kissing Alexei; it felt like an eternity since we had truly been together. I had lost all count of the days, the minutes, and the hours.Time had become a blurred smudge of trees and dirt.“Aghhh,” I groaned, releasing a long, shaky breath.“I don’t want to do this anymore. I’m so tired,” I admitted, my voice cracking with the threat of tears.“Too late, My Lady,” he said softly, a hint of a tease in his vo
Alexei's POVMy heart was soaring, Novel was finally awake. I began to run toward her, my lungs filling with a joyful breath, but suddenly the air grew thick. The world began to stretch and warp between us like a distorted reflection in moving water.“Novel!” I cried out. My brow furrowed and my jaw tightened in a mask of confusion. I lunged, reaching my hand out until my muscles strained, but the distance only doubled. She became a fading silhouette, slipping away into the swallowing gray of the fog until she vanished completely.I stood frozen on that spot, the phantom sensation of the earth shattering beneath my boots still echoing in my bones. I began to fall, the wind whistling past my ears at a terrifying speed. My chest tightened and my heart seemed to stop mid-beat, paralyzed by the sheer unknown of the abyss. Just as the hard ground rushed up to claim me, I jolted awake, my body snapping upright in a cold shock.“Hmm,” I exhaled, my breath coming in heavy, jagged rasps. My
Novel's POVI don't know why, but I have been having weird dreams since the attack. If I’m not in the middle of a fight between the Hunter and The Myths, I’m being killed by an arrow. The worst part is that even when I bolt upright in my hospital bed, gasping for air, my chest throbs as if the woo
Alexei's POVI could feel the days running out, and the tension was becoming unbearable. Every day, I pictured the look on her face when I finally told her the truth. But when I stood up and saw her standing in the doorway, her expression was worse than I imagined. It wasn't disgust or hate, it was
Novel's POV After the Full Moon ceremony ended, I was led back to the room where I had waited earlier. My head was spinning, I would have fainted right there in the woods if Alexei hadn't been by my side. Everything felt like a fever dream.The maids helped me sit at the edge of the bed before le
Novel's POV He smiled, trying to hide a blush. “Yes, it’s all mine.”“Wow, that’s amazing. I always knew you were smart, but handling Pulse Edge, Volkov Limited, and your pack all at once? That’s impressive,” I said, beaming at him. I took a big spoonful of the food. “Mmm, this is delicious!”“Re







