As the potion slid down his throat, Gray Wolf felt a surge of heat rushing through his body. His heartbeat pounded faster, every muscle tensing as if an immense power inside him was about to break free. Then, a wave of searing pain hit him. Unable to withstand it, he collapsed to the ground, his handsome face twisting in agony.Cara was worried, but she held her ground, watching without stepping in. Any transformation came with pain. If her Mate could endure this, he would become the strongest wolf in the forest.He had no idea how much time had passed. Just when he thought he would be crushed by the unbearable pain, something inside him shifted. His amber eyes gleamed sharply, his ears picking up even the faintest sounds in the forest. Even his sense of smell became incredibly sharp, catching the subtlest scents lingering in the air.He pressed his hands against the ground, his back arching as his nails grew long and razor-sharp, as lethal as metal. A thick, glossy coat
Cara slowly opened her eyes and realized the warmth beside her was gone. She reached out, touching the animal pelt that still carried Gray Wolf’s scent, and an unsettling emptiness crept into her heart.Every day around this time, Gray Wolf would go out hunting, maybe today was no different. She tried to reassure herself, then sat up, put on her leather dress, and stepped outside.The sun was already high, and the morning mist in Gloomwood Forest had faded. Sunlight filtered through the thick canopy, casting speckled patterns on the ground. Like always, Cara went to the stream to wash her face, carried water to tend to the herbs growing around the cave, then returned inside to busy herself with the plants.But today, she couldn’t focus. Restless, she kept pausing to listen for any sound outside, hoping to hear the familiar footsteps of the one she was waiting for. But she waited, and waited,until noon came, and there was still no sign of Gray Wolf.Cara frowned. He w
Cara knew there was no point in hidding anymore. Even though the thought of facing these unfamiliar wolves terrified her, she forced herself to step forward.In the depths of the forest, a small and hesitant figure appeared, fragile yet breathtaking, like a woodland spirit shrouded in mystery. She looked at the warriors, her expression filled with fear and uncertainty.Werewolves valued strength above all else, but faced with Cara’s delicate beauty, some of the younger warriors felt a possessive hunger stir within them. Even though she was just a weak omega, they wanted to claim her as their own.They didn’t need her to introduce herself. Just one look, and they knew she was a lone omega wolf without a pack, helpless and vulnerable. If they chose to take her right now, use her as they pleased, and then drag her back as a slave, no one would stop them.This was Dark Eclipse territory. She had trespassed into their hunting grounds, and punishment was inevitable.Wi
Without Edward's introduction, through the blood bond and Cara's appearance, Alpha Gerano could already guess her identity.Edward spoke first,“Alpha, this she-wolf... is your daughter.”Inside the grand hall, the atmosphere suddenly grew heavy. The elders and betas present were surprised, whispering among themselves. Some were skeptical, while others looked at Cara with peculiar expressions. Alpha’s daughter? A weak omega like her?Gerano remained silent for a moment before stepping forward toward Cara. The powerful aura of an Alpha enveloped her, but she felt no oppression, as she was already accustomed to living alongside Grey Wolf, an extremely powerful Alpha. In her own perception, the man before her was nowhere near as imposing as Grey Wolf.The only thing Cara truly felt was the intense bond between them, an invisible thread tightly connecting them, instantly confirming that they were not strangers. Perhaps this was the blood bond Edward had mentioned.
Luna Julia was not a patient person. As soon as the two servants left, she immediately called for a trusted subordinate and ordered them to take her to Cara.Elisa’s daughter, she was truly curious to see what the girl looked like.Inside the closed room, Cara sat on the bed, her fingers absentmindedly tracing the edge of the soft blanket, as if trying to smooth out the unease in her heart. She wasn’t sure if staying had been the right choice. She felt nothing for the man who was her father in name only, nor did she know if she could ever fit into pack life.Lost in thought, she was jolted back to reality when the heavy mahogany door suddenly swung open without warning.A cold, commanding figure appeared before her. Luna Julia stood tall, dressed in a deep crimson gown, golden embroidery glinting faintly under the dim light. A pink sapphire rested on the headpiece she wore, the gemstone dangling at the center of her forehead, adding to her regal, striking presence.
Two days had passed, and Cara had been almost completely confined to her room. Each day, she was provided with three meals that were both rich and delicious. She also received beautiful dresses made from an incredibly soft material - something the servants referred to as “fabric” - to replace her torn and ragged animal-hide clothing. But whenever she tried to step outside, the two warriors guarding her door would immediately stop her and gently advise,“Miss, the Alpha has ordered that you stay in the room and await his arrangements.”Cara was growing increasingly restless. She had come here to find Gray Wolf, not to be locked up and wait around for orders from someone she didn’t even know. She didn’t like the Dark Eclipse pack, nor the way they treated her like an outsider and looked at her with suspicion. She wanted to leave this place and continue her journey to find her mate.But what could she do? There were too many of them, and the poison in her body was almost de
In her lavish room, Luna Julia nearly spilled her glass of red wine when she heard that Cara had provoked the Alpha and was now being tightly imprisoned. She hadn’t even had the chance to make her move, yet that girl had already walked straight into death’s door. Clearly, this she-wolf was just as stubborn and foolish as her mother.More than anyone, Julia understood the true nature of Alpha Gerano. He was ruthless, aggressive, and cruel. There was no such thing as compassion in his heart. His feelings for Elisa weren’t love; they were merely a twisted obsession born from the fact that he could never truly possess her. If he had already given the order to imprison Cara forever, then Julia could be certain of one thing: that girl would never see freedom again.The enemy had just appeared, and she hadn’t even had to lift a finger, yet victory had already fallen into her lap. The ease of it all left her feeling a little disappointed.Time drifted by like an endless nightmar
The moon shone brightly above, while below, flames lit up the night. At the territory of the Blood Moon pack, all the fierce warriors had returned after a resounding victory. Alpha Raven, the supreme leader of the pack, strode with commanding presence through the ranks of his warriors. A cloak of black leopard fur billowed behind him with each step, and his body, clad in leather armor reinforced with metal, exuded raw power and dominance.He ascended a high platform, drew the sword from his side, and pointed it forward. The blade gleamed in the firelight, casting flashes through the darkness. “From this day forth, the Gloomwood Forest shall no longer bear the presence of the Dark Eclipse pack. My warriors, tonight, we revel in our triumph!” Immediately, howls echoed through the forest, as an anthem of conquerors ringing out into the night. Raven's amber eyes sweeping across the warriors cheering under the flickering firelight. For the
Raven's broad frame instantly loomed over Cara. He buried his face in the curve of her neck, inhaling the scent that had him completely spellbound.The most vulnerable spot was caught between his lips, and Cara immediately ceased her struggling. She knew she couldn’t fight against Raven’s strength. She accepted it, just like how she had surrendered so many times to the harsh fate life dealt her.Held captive, with no way out, she became a willing prisoner. Mocked, unable to argue back, she bowed her head and listened. Taken, unable to resist, she bore it in silence.Life had never shown her mercy, so she could only be gentle with herself.Raven could feel the artery pulsing wildly beneath Cara’s skin. One bite, and her fragile life would end right there.But how could he bring himself to do it?He pulled back his fangs, his lips trailing tender kisses across her skin. Wherever they passed, they left behind vivid marks that claimed her as his.Sensing that
“No, you're not. You don't deserve it!” Cara shouted, not caring at all about Raven's reaction. Each word of denial from her was like a knife straight to Raven’s heart. Even without his memories, there was one truth he’d been too afraid to face: he loved Cara. He said, “No matter how much you deny it, this bond is real. We are fated mates.” Her eyes burned as she glared at him, letting out a cold laugh. “Too bad. That bond won’t exist much longer. I re—” She didn’t finish. Raven lunged forward and cut her off with a kiss. Their first kiss after two years apart came crashing down in this twisted moment. Cara fought back hard, but Raven’s arms were like iron, she couldn’t break free. She bit down on his lip with all her strength. The taste of blood quickly filled both their mouths. Raven pulled back, reaching up to touch the corner of his torn lip. Cara scrambled away, curling up in the
Mrs. Grace worked at the weaving workshop. She was older and originally from the Dark Eclipse pack, so it was a bit difficult for her to fit in with the Blood Moon pack residents. Because of that, she hadn’t heard the rumors about Cara being kept close by Alpha Raven, nor was she aware of the complicated relationship between the two of them.She didn’t notice the change in Raven’s expression and went on talking about what had happened to Cara back in the Dark Eclipse pack.“She didn’t want to stay. She tried to run away several times, but each time she was caught. Even though she lived in the pack house, her life was no different from that of a prisoner in a dark cell. She wasn’t allowed to leave her room or talk to anyone. Every day, food and clothes were passed to her through a narrow slot under the door. She was kept like that for two whole years, until our pack came and took down Genaro.”At this point, Mrs. Grace couldn’t help but let out a sigh. “Such a poor child.
It was late at night, and most people had already fallen asleep. Draken, Raven’s beta, was no exception.Just then, a familiar voice echoed in his mind through their mind link,‘Draken, I need you to do something for me. Right now.’The firm, familiar tone jolted Draken awake.He sat up immediately, his eyes sharp and alert, as if he hadn’t been sound asleep just moments ago.‘What is it, Alpha?’‘Find someone who used to serve in the Dark Eclipse’s pack house. The longer they worked there, and the more secrets they knew, the better. I have some questions for them.’‘Yes, Alpha.’After taking the order, Draken got up, changed into clothes, and left his room.He was the one in charge of handling the surrender and resettlement of the Dark Eclipse residents, so finding someone who matched the Alpha’s request wasn’t difficult.About half an hour later, an older she-wolf, looking nervous and fearful, followed Draken into the pack house to meet the
Raven sank his teeth into Cara’s neck, not hard enough to hurt her, but firm enough to leave her unable to resist. The powerful aura of an Alpha poured from him, forcing her to lower her head in submission.Cara’s struggles grew weaker and weaker, until in the end, she could only lie still and accept her fate.Only then did Raven release her. He nudged her side with his snout, urging her to get up and follow him back.Cara followed without resistance, not because she was afraid, but because she knew fighting back was useless. The gap in strength between them was like heaven and earth. Rather than throwing herself into a hopeless struggle and ending up battered and bruised, she chose to submit for now and wait for the next chance to escape.Halfway back, Cara couldn’t maintain her wolf form any longer. A faint light shimmered around her, and the black wolf vanished, replaced by a beautiful, naked figure glowing under the silver moonlight.Raven also shifted back i
After it was over, Raven stood up, adjusted his clothes, and walked away without a word. Cara lay sprawled on the bed, the bandage on her back soaked with blood, and silently let her tears fall.She knew she shouldn’t cry, shouldn’t shed another tear for someone as cruel as Raven. But… just this once. Let these final tears be the farewell for the mate who was no more, for the love that had turned bitter. After today, she would let go of all distant memories, no longer hold on to any hope for the wolf who had broken her heart.Mrs. Myra pushed the door open and stepped in. She found Cara lying there naked, disheveled, the wound on her back reopened and bleeding through the gauze. With a sigh, she said,“Clean yourself up. I’ll send someone in later to re-dress your wound.”Then she bent down, picked up the shredded dress on the floor, and carried it out. Cara went through dresses too quickly, one after another ended up torn. But it wasn’t really her fault. If anyone w
Cara had always been clear-headed. The burning pain on her back made sleep impossible, so she’d noticed Raven’s presence in her shabby little room long ago.Raven knew she was aware, but what of it? Right now, she didn’t want to see him. So she shut her eyes tight, refusing to acknowledge him.He asked why she didn’t just heal herself. What a laughable question. She didn’t even bother answering. He talked as if everyone were some kind of monster like him, able to close wounds in an instant.If she were truly that strong, she would’ve already healed herself and vanished into the deep woods. She wouldn’t be lying here, bearing this physical pain.In the end, he showed a sliver of pity and had someone tend to her bloody back. The cleaning and the ointment stung, but thanks to the Moon Goddess, once it was all bandaged up, she felt much better. At least the medicated areas were cool now, no longer burning like before.Myra and the two maids had just left, but Cara co
Evelyn left the pack house. Although her clothes and hair were drenched, making her look a bit disheveled, she still carried herself with grace and composure.It was only when the door to her private quarters closed behind her that the anger twisted her face into a dark, bitter expression.After bathing and fixing her hair, she went straight to find her mother, Amanda Dermot.Mrs. Amanda was having afternoon tea by the living room window. When she saw her daughter approaching, she didn’t seem surprised.“You ran into trouble at the pack house, didn’t you?” Her tone was calm, as if everything had played out just as she expected.Evelyn didn’t answer immediately. She paused for a few seconds, collecting her thoughts, then said with unwavering determination,“I want to be Luna.”Amanda raised an eyebrow slightly. She set her cup of herbal tea down and turned to look at her daughter.“But Raven isn’t your fated mate. And he doesn’t love you either.”H
Raven stood motionless, watching as Cara was dragged away. He lowered his eyes, masking the urgency and restlessness in their depths. As the Alpha of the pack, he couldn’t afford to be soft or let his feelings override his judgment.Only after Cara disappeared from view did he turn to see Evelyn, trembling in her drenched dress.Noticing his gaze, Evelyn stepped forward as if wanting to say something—l, but he cut her off immediately, his voice cold,“Miss Dermot, go back.”Evelyn froze, her tear-streaked face twisting for a split second, then quickly shifting to a look of wounded innocence.“Alpha…” she choked out.“This is my private space. You shouldn’t come and go as you please, it’ll cause misunderstandings.” Raven didn’t let her say another word.Because she was Aunt Amanda’s daughter, he had shown her some leniency. But that didn’t mean he welcomed her wandering freely into his territory.The cold indifference in his voice struck Evelyn like a