LOGINKaelen’s PovEvery word Anara speaks pulls my heart closer to her. It’s like a siren calling a sailor across the waves with her song that’s exactly what Anara is doing to me tonight. The soft night breeze brushes against our faces, carrying the faint, sweet scent of grass and wildflowers all around us on this hilltop. The stars sparkle overhead like tiny diamonds scattered across the dark sky, giving everything an almost magical feel.The poem draws me in through Anara’s soft, rosy lips. Her emerald green eyes glitter toward me like precious gems, even in the faint moonlight. With the sky full of stars, I can make out every freckle on her face, like her own little private constellation. The steady chirping of cicadas and the quiet sounds of the deer nearby seem to blend perfectly with Anara’s voice, turning the whole night into a peaceful symphony.I lean closer as she recites the lines, wanting nothing more than to kiss her and taste every bit of emotion from that poem on her lips. M
Anara’s PovI quicken my steps to reach Riven, my heart hammering hard in my chest. A bright, thrilled smile spreads across my lips as I stop right in front of him, feeling my whole body buzzing with excitement from seeing him again after last night.“Riven, it’s so good to see you! I hoped I’d run into you earlier today on my way to the library, but that didn’t happen,” I say, my words spilling out fast and full of energy, like I can’t hold them back.“You looked for me?” Riven asks, sounding surprised. I feel my cheeks warm up as I admit it. His blue eyes lock onto mine, and for a few seconds, the world seems to slow down around us.“Yes. I wanted to thank you again for last night. I won the trial yesterday I came in first place!” I tell him happily, stepping a little closer.Riven’s curly hair looks looser tonight, and I have this sudden, strong urge to tug on one of his curls just to see it wrap around my finger. The corridor lamps make his beautiful black curls shine softly, and
Kaelen’s PovMost of the emails are about business meetings that need to be scheduled and others rescheduled. The pack has been prosperous in this regard, but I can’t stop worrying about our defenses and security. Especially with this curse haunting me for more than five years!The memories of when I was eighteen, fighting my older brother for our father’s throne, come to my mind. The bitter taste of victory never left my soul or my heart. I gained the crown and a pack, but I lost the brotherly bond with my older brother. Where once there was love and camaraderie, now there is resentment and hatred. And a curse to be broken.I focus on work for the remaining hours of the trial and only snap back to awareness when the sound of applause reaches my window. I get up to see the reason for such a celebration. Anara brought a deer!“There was only one deer in the forest, and she caught it!” Nyx announces in admiration. “And look, there are no claw or bite marks. She made a clean kill. Anara
Alpha 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’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
Kaelen’s POVI stood by the office window, watching the participants gather outside, ready for the trial to begin. The night air felt pleasantly cool, and a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves, carrying a quiet whisper that only heightened the tension in the atmosphere. My gaze kept drifting b
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
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,







