LOGINAthena“How do we even find the traitor Lena was talking about?” I asked as Azrael and I sat deep inside the forest behind the kingdom.He had insisted we meet there because he no longer trusted the palace. According to him, his office and even his apartment could have been bugged by the faceless enemy hiding within the kingdom. If someone had been feeding Crescent Moon our war strategies for years, then nowhere inside the palace could be considered safe anymore.We had failed to force the truth out of Lena. The moment she finished revealing that a traitor was hiding among us, she had grabbed the knife Azrael had driven into her thigh and plunged it into herself before either of us could stop her.She had chosen death over betrayal. I made sure her body was burned to ashes before we left the dungeon. We couldn't afford to take any chances. With everything we had learned about Crescent Moon, I wasn't willing to risk anyone using her body for dark magic or bringing her back in any form.
Athena“I am so proud of both of you,” Luna Elsa said the moment Azrael and I returned to the kingdom. “Thank you so much, Athena, for making this possible. The warriors have been praising your strength on the battlefield.” She smiled warmly at me. “Azrael is truly fortunate to have you by his side as you rule this kingdom together.”We had just returned from the battlefield after our victory. The entire kingdom had erupted into celebration. Warriors, servants, filled the streets, cheering as we rode through the gates. Everywhere I looked, people were smiling and embracing one another, relieved that the battle was finally over.Luna Elsa and the elders were already waiting outside the palace to welcome us home. Their faces were filled with pride as they watched us approach.I smiled at her words. “Thank you, Luna Elsa,” I replied. “I am grateful that I was able to fight for my kingdom.”Azrael looked at me with a proud smile, his eyes filled with admiration.A shadow suddenly crossed
AthenaWe shifted into our wolf forms and raced back to the kingdom. I am happy this time that I could also fight in this war, I was finally strong enough to help.The moment we arrived, the atmosphere was tense. Lena had already begun moving warriors to reinforce the borders. Reports were coming in from every direction.She had launched another attack. This time, she wasn't holding anything back. Her army had arrived in full force, determined to take over the kingdom. Her previous victory had given her the confidence to believe she could defeat us completely.Azrael and I headed straight into the strategy room. The commanders were already gathered around the large map spread across the table. As soon as I walked in behind Azrael, several pairs of eyes turned toward me. Their surprise was obvious.Some of them clearly didn't think I belonged there. Before anyone could question my presence, Azrael spoke. "She is my Luna and my Queen," he said firmly. "You will show her the respect she
AthenaI ran as fast as I could into the forest, my feet barely touching the ground as I weaved through the trees. I glanced over my shoulder and Azrael had already shifted.His massive black wolf was right behind me, moving with effortless speed. Every powerful stride closed the distance between us.I pushed myself harder, running faster even though I knew it was useless. "Come on, Athena. Let our wolf catch us," Alina said excitedly inside my head.I ignored her. Instead, I kept running, refusing to slow down. The chase continued deeper into the forest. I could hear Ryker's paws pounding against the ground behind me. He wasn't even trying to hide his presence. I knew the truth—if Azrael truly wanted to catch me, he would have done it long ago. He was simply letting me enjoy the chase.A second later, I felt his weight against me. Ryker gently tackled me from behind, and we both tumbled across the soft grass. Leaves scattered around us before we finally came to a stop."He's so big..
AthenaBoth Azrael and Fiona did everything they could to help me get up, but nothing worked. No matter how hard I tried, my body refused to respond. I remained on the floor, completely helpless. The only part of me I could move was my head.The moment Azrael realized I still couldn't move, he shifted back into his human form.He turned to Fiona, his face filled with frustration. "Why isn't she moving? You said she would be able to move once she shifted into her wolf."Fiona raised both hands in surrender."I never said it was guaranteed," she replied. "I only said there was a possibility. You can't force nature to work the way you want it to. Just because she is a hybrid doesn't mean shifting will automatically heal a spinal injury. She is still part human, and it might take some time before her body fully recovers."I lay there silently, watching the two of them argue over me as if I wasn't even there. Azrael let out a slow breath before speaking again."Can you at least help her sh
Athena"You don't have to worry about that," Fiona said reassuringly. "Let's focus on summoning your wolf first. We will leave the rest to her."I nodded slowly."I need to go and gather the materials for the ritual," she continued. "I will be back in about twenty minutes. Use that time to prepare yourself."She turned to Azrael. "When I return, we will lift her onto the floor so we can begin." With that, she walked out of the room.As soon as the door closed, Azrael reached for my hands and held them tightly between his."I'm so happy we are finally doing this," he said, his eyes filled with excitement. "I have been looking forward to this day for so long. Our bond is finally going to be complete." A wide smile spread across his face. "You know," he said, "they say that mates who share a very rare kind of bond can actually feel each other's emotions."I frowned. "I have never heard of that.""That's because it hardly ever happens. It's something that only occurs once in a century, m
Azrael“This is the tenth pack we have searched, and we still haven’t found her. If I hadn’t seen her walk out of your room with my own eyes, I would have thought she wasn’t real.” Gabriel, My Beta said as we drove away from the tenth pack that day.He sat in the driver’s seat, his hands tight on t
Athena“You! You are the girl from last night?” the man who opened the door said immediately.My heart jumped. I quickly let my hair fall forward, covering my face. I didn’t want him to recognize me, I didn’t want anyone to really see me. More than anything, I never wanted to meet him again.“I for
Athena “Your scent led me here,”he said, his voice thick and rough, the words coming out slightly slurred, whether from whatever was affecting him or from my own disoriented state, I couldn’t tell. He leaned closer, inhaling deeply. “You smell so amazing.” He said and his lips claimed mine. His
Athena “Are you okay, Athena?” my twin sister, Aurora , asked as she walked toward me. I didn’t answer immediately. Instead, I scanned the crowded ballroom, my eyes searching for Silas—my boyfriend. The loud music, the chatter, and the bright lights made my head pound painfully, but I forced mys







