Bathed in the soft golden light of early morning, Moonshade Valley looked as if it had draped itself in a silk robe, gentle, radiant, and impossibly beautiful. Wildflowers blanketed the land, forming a vibrant carpet beneath one’s feet, their colors ranging from pale lavender to deep crimson and bright yellow. A light breeze danced through the valley, carrying the delicate scent of grass and pollen. Butterflies floated lazily in the air, glinting like tiny mirrors catching the sun. From the treetops came the cheerful chorus of birdsong, weaving a peaceful symphony that made one forget the weight of the outside world, its weariness, its hatred, its tears.
Amid the lush, velvet-green grass speckled with tiny white and lavender blooms, a beautiful young woman sat quietly, as if she were the gentlest flower in all of Moonshade Valley. Her long, black hair cascaded over her shoulders, gleaming softly under the morning sun. Two little wolf pups giggled beside her, braiding her hair wiBathed in the soft golden light of early morning, Moonshade Valley looked as if it had draped itself in a silk robe, gentle, radiant, and impossibly beautiful. Wildflowers blanketed the land, forming a vibrant carpet beneath one’s feet, their colors ranging from pale lavender to deep crimson and bright yellow. A light breeze danced through the valley, carrying the delicate scent of grass and pollen. Butterflies floated lazily in the air, glinting like tiny mirrors catching the sun. From the treetops came the cheerful chorus of birdsong, weaving a peaceful symphony that made one forget the weight of the outside world, its weariness, its hatred, its tears.Amid the lush, velvet-green grass speckled with tiny white and lavender blooms, a beautiful young woman sat quietly, as if she were the gentlest flower in all of Moonshade Valley. Her long, black hair cascaded over her shoulders, gleaming softly under the morning sun. Two little wolf pups giggled beside her, braiding her hair wi
For five long years, Raven and his Blood Moon warriors had roamed far and wide, through dense forests, rugged mountains, and all the way to the northernmost borders. Their footprints marked almost every corner of the land. But now, the mighty Alpha was forced to stop.Not because he had given up on finding his lover.But because his homeland, once a stronghold no enemy could breach, was now under siege by an invisible threat: a strange and deadly plague spreading from within the pack.It started with just a few warriors. Then it reached civilians, children too. The infected began to lose their ability to shift, then slowly lost all connection to their inner wolf. Though still breathing, they were no longer truly werewolves.And the plague… kept spreading. No one knew what caused it. No one knew how to stop it.On the black wooden armchair carved with the head of a majestic wolf, Raven sat still, his eyes veiled in a haze of gloom. Around him, the elders of the pa
Time, like grains of sand slipping through your fingers, no matter how tightly you try to hold on, it still quietly drifts away. The world keeps turning, seasons cycle from spring to summer, fall to winter, and just like that, five years have passed.The wind from the highlands carries with it the scent of rotting wood, melting snow, and memories so old even time couldn’t wash them away. The cliff’s edge, once a place of despair, is now overgrown with moss. The river below still roars, relentless and untamed.On a narrow, windswept ledge by the gorge, a massive gray wolf stood motionless. The wind ruffled its thick fur, lifting strands of silver that dusted its ears. Its amber eyes were fixed on the abyss below, on the very spot where, five years ago, someone had leapt without hesitation.Suddenly, the gray wolf threw back its head and let out a long, mournful howl. The sound sliced through the stillness of the morning, echoing with pain that had never healed, with hope
The group charged forward under the radiant morning light, clouds of dust swirling behind the thundering hooves. Raven led at the front, his face cold as ice, eyes bloodshot from the torment tearing through his chest. They rode straight to the base of the cliff, where Cara had thrown herself down, then followed the icy river in search of her.The raging current surged before them, swallowing everything in its path, taking with it the proud young woman who had chosen to leap into the abyss rather than die by someone else’s hand.“Search along the riverbank!” Raven ordered, his voice hoarse. “Every rock, every tree root, don’t miss a single thing.”The guards quickly fanned out, splitting into teams to comb the area. They relied on their wolf senses to pick up any trace. But the river had washed everything away, every scent, every clue. All they saw was an endless stretch of turbulent water.Raven knelt by the river’s edge, his hand skimming over the frigid surface. Ev
Raven returned to the packhouse completely unconscious, and naturally, the mating ceremony had to be called off, despite being just moments from completion.The guests had all left. Only Evelyn remained, standing alone in the ceremonial hall, rage churning violently inside her chest.She had paid so much, sacrificed so much. Just one final step and she would’ve had everything she ever wanted, yet everything collapsed in the blink of an eye.Her dignity, her pride, her ambition and dreams, all of it was destroyed in a single night. Every bit of effort, every calculated move she had made over so long now amounted to nothing.She could still hear the whispers, see the glances, some sympathetic, most mocking or gleeful, from those who had watched Raven leave her standing there alone, the ceremony unfinished. The memory stoked her fury until it overwhelmed her.She hated Raven. She hated Cara. She hated everyone who had witnessed her humiliation. But above all, she ha
“Is this Raven’s order? Or are you acting on your own?”Just this morning, Raven had made love to her, whispering sweet promises in her ear. That’s why she couldn’t believe this was truly his command.As soon as Cara asked the question, a flicker of hesitation appeared in Draken’s eyes. But it was gone in an instant. His voice turned cold and firm as he replied,“Yes.”He didn’t know if she had cast some spell on the Alpha, but he believed the only thing that mattered now was to sever all of her lingering hopes.That single word, so simple, yet it pierced through Cara’s chest like a sharp blade, shattering her heart into pieces.She was the one who had chosen to break their bond. She had made the painful decision to let go, to walk away from the man who had caused her so much anguish. But learning that he could be so heartless, so utterly detached, to the point of wanting her dead… it was more than her soul could bear.“You’re lying. Raven would never do
Under the light of the full moon, the mating ceremony of the Blood Moon pack's Alpha had reached its final moment. A joyful atmosphere blanketed the entire square, smiles of blessing spread across every face as they awaited the destined moment.On the ceremonial stage, Raven stood facing Evelyn. In his hand was a laurel wreath woven from mint leaves and white roses, the sacred symbol of the mating ritual. His fingers clenched around it tightly, as if trying to suppress the intense emotions roaring inside him.Evelyn lifted her chin proudly, eyes shining with anticipation. Just one final step remained, Raven would place the wreath on her and speak the oath, and the ceremony would be complete. The entire pack would then officially acknowledge the eternal bond between their Alpha and Luna.A long beat of the ceremonial drum echoed, urging Raven to make the final move. He took a deep breath, about to raise the wreath…But at that very moment, a sharp pain struck through
Under the vast night sky, a full moon hung high, casting a silver glow across the territory of the Blood Moon pack.The central plaza before the pack house was surrounded by blazing torches, illuminating the night in golden firelight.The steady rhythm of ceremonial drums echoed through the air, mingling with the haunting melody of flutes that danced on the night breeze. Thick clouds of fragrant smoke rose from ancient bronze incense burners, filling the air with a heady, intoxicating scent that cloaked the space in a sacred, timeless atmosphere.The high-ranking wolves of the pack had gathered, all dressed in traditional ceremonial robes, seated in neat rows with solemn expressions, their eyes fixed on the altar ahead.On the stage stood two ancient stone pillars, carved with the majestic insignia of the Blood Moon pack. Between them hung a wreath of laurel, woven from mint leaves, ivy vines, and white roses, symbolizing the sacred union of two destined souls. From
Cara froze for a moment, completely caught off guard by Raven’s sudden kiss.Tonight was supposed to be his mating ceremony with Evelyn, and yet, he was here, kissing her.She felt a bit awkward, her body stiff, neither pushing him away nor responding.But then her thoughts drifted to the escape she had planned for tonight.This might be their last kiss, the last time they could be this close.A bitter ache rose in her chest, tightening her heart.Maybe… just this once, she could allow herself to let go. Just once, before they parted forever.Cara slowly closed her eyes and raised her arms, gently wrapping them around Raven’s neck.Feeling her respond, Raven was overwhelmed.A surge of raw emotion crashed through him, sweeping away all the self-control he had clung to.He pulled her tighter, as if he could fuse her into his very being.The kiss deepened, wild, desperate, filled with both longing and fear.It was as if letting go meant