INICIAR SESIÓNAlpha Kaelen Pov“You lied about your name! Are you stupid?” Nyx angrily questions in my mind. “The moment was perfect for you to tell the truth, reveal you are the Alpha. Why did you lie, Kaelen?”I ignore my wolf’s questions as I cut through the trees, hearing the howls of the participating she-wolves. The scent of each one fills my nostrils, but none of them is the delicious scent of Anara Valen. Her scent still clings to the guard’s clothes I’m wearing, and I take a deep breath to continue savoring her aroma. Shadows dance under the faint moonlight, creating ghostly figures around me. The dry leaves under my feet echo in the forest.The night is full of sounds that could easily distract me, like the rustling of leaves in the wind, and the distant murmurs of nocturnal animals. That’s why I need to be extra careful when returning to the pack house. My interruption in this trial could lead to a great injustice in the end. I shouldn’t have interfered, it was wrong. Very wrong.“Oh, an
Anara Valen Pov“My name is Zephyr. What books are you looking for? Maybe the library will be more docile with you now that you have helped us,” Zephyr says, his thick, white eyebrows coming together on his forehead as he looks at me with gentle curiosity.“About the Nightveil Pack. My name is Anara Valen, I am participating in the Luna tournament,” I explain shyly, my voice almost a whisper, echoing lightly in the respectful silence of the library.Zephyr’s violet eyes seem to sparkle when I inform him of this. He holds my hand, his fingers cold and bony, yet his touch is gentle and affectionate.“Anara Valen. Oh, Anara Valen! You have a beautiful name. Do you know the meaning of the name Anara Valen, young lady?” Zephyr asks animatedly and mysteriously, his voice carrying an almost paternal tone, something I never had from my real father. I slowly shake my head, unable to find the necessary words to speak. “Anara means to rise again. You carry resurrection in your name, dear girl,”
Anara Pov“Ladies, after much debate and analysis of your performance, here is the scoreboard from yesterday’s trial,” the elder announces, pointing to a screen that had been hidden behind a large painting.The screen shows the scoreboard, and when I search for my name and score, I am stunned to find it. I am in first place on the rank.“Anara Valen, congratulations on starting our scoreboard with such a high rank. Even though you were the last to arrive within the deadline, you were the only one to hunt and capture a deer. Additionally, after several evaluations by us, you were the only one to bring the animal without any injuries,” the elder announces with a firm and neutral voice. “It was indeed possible to use your wolves. But you did not harm the animal; you were merciful and astute. And that is an important quality for a Luna.”I feel proud and accomplished by his words. A round of applause ensues, and it impresses me even more. I have never received any congratulations for anyt
Anara Valen Pov“The last participant to arrive, with less than 3 minutes remaining,” the elder declares, his voice cold, devoid of any emotion of contentment or disdain. “And the only one to capture a deer.”I drop the dead animal at my feet and look at the other participants. Some brought rabbits, sheep, and lambs. I noticed that, indeed, I was the only one to capture a large and difficult animal. The elder walks around me with a cold gaze, scrutinizing the animal from top to bottom, as well as me. He carries a black tablet and makes precise notes; each touch on the screen seems to seal my fate in this trial.“Congratulations to those of you who completed the trial. Now, the council will deliberate and discuss your performance. The results will be delivered tomorrow after breakfast. You are dismissed now,” the elder declares, his voice echoing in the field now silent from the participants. His words are final, and the elder soon leaves our presence.I take one last look at the deer
Anara’s POV“I think you’re going to win this round, Selene. I don’t think any of the other participants managed to catch a sheep like you,” the red-haired, green-eyed girl says excitedly.Selene lifts her chin at the compliment and nods proudly. “I don’t care what the others bring back. I just need to be better than that pathetic commoner, Anara. She doesn’t belong with us. We’re royalty our families have names and prestige. She’ll never have what it takes to become a Luna,” Selene declares, her voice dripping with hatred. Her words hit me like cold, poisoned blades, making my heart pound violently in my chest.“I can’t believe you actually chased her during the trial!” the red-haired girl replies, her tone a mix of shock and admiration.Selene shrugs and stops a few meters away. She drops the sheep from her shoulders with a painful groan, then massages her sore muscles and huffs.“She was practically begging to be chased and devoured. There’s no rule against it,” Selene says with a
Anara’s POV“I believed him,” I confess softly, a chaotic wave of emotions crashing through my chest like a wild tide I can’t control. “I just… I didn’t think that ” I shake my head, trying to shove away the self-doubting thoughts that threaten to spill out. The words feel heavy on my tongue, bitter and almost unbearable. Old memories and fragile hopes I’d buried long ago stirred inside me.“Whenever you need, I’ll catch you, Anara,” Riven murmurs, his voice low and husky. His face is so close to mine that I can feel the warmth of his breath brushing against my skin. His fingers continue to trace gentle, almost invisible lines down my back, the touch feather-light yet searing through the fabric of my dress.The sensation steals my breath and sends shivers racing down my spine.I don’t dare pull away from him from his comforting warmth, from the solid strength of his body, or from the overwhelming presence that seems to surround me. The night is quiet, the cold breeze whispering throug
Anara’s POVMy heart felt like it was trying to hammer its way out of my chest. My legs burned for a break, and my lungs were desperate for air. I raced through the forest, dodging prickly bushes that kept snagging at my skin.Thank goodness I’d chosen practical clothes for this nightmare. The thic
Anara’s POV“Wow!” I breathed out, staring at my reflection in the mirror. “You made me look beautiful, Liora,” I said, my voice thick with emotion as tears threatened to spill over.“Miss Anara, you are stunning… just ” Liora paused and lowered her gaze.“Please say it, Liora. I’m just too skinny,
Anara’s POVThe dress was absolutely breathtaking. Just stunning.“I wish you were here, Seraphis, to see this,” I whispered, my eyes fixed on the beautiful gown.I lifted it off the hanger and held it against my body, turning to look at myself in the mirror. It was a rich emerald green, with diamo
Alpha Kaelen’s povI sat in my study, trying to attend to the affairs of the state, signing a lot of documents the worst part about being an Alpha. On the other hand, Nyx was being a nuisance and making a lot of fuss in my mind.“Nyx, I am trying to work here,” I begged.“I haven’t seen my mate in







