ALPHA GORDON BLAKEHis incomplete transformation was a terror unlike anything from twenty-five years ago.He was a walking nightmare of tangled power and rage. His very presence twisted the air, heavy and choking, the shadows crawling around his form like living things. The terror he exuded was mincing. I had waited too long to kill the monster that stole my mate.“Everyone evacuate!” I barked through the cracking air.Lyon was already moving, leading the Union members out like a wall of discipline against chaos. "My Lords! Leave the evacuation to us — you deal with that monster!" he cried, voice cutting sharp over the roar of collapsing stone.He didn't have to say it twice. Bruce was already moving, his body igniting in arcs of crackling electricity, each step sending shockwaves of pressure outward. Draven, still in his massive beast form, charged forward — each thunderous step splintered the marble beneath his claws, deep fissures spiderwebbing toward the support pillars. His
ALPHA CARLOSThe sky cracked open with fury.Clouds churned like boiling tar overhead, rumbling with a wrathful growl. Lightning cleaved through the sky in violent forks, striking down into the shattered ruins of the once-proud hall. Thunder rolled across the land like a war drum as unnatural winds howled within, clashing with razor-sharp ice spears and spiraling tornadoes that ripped through the air like wild beasts.The atmosphere inside the hall was no longer earthly — it was war.“Everyone evacuate! NOW!!” Lyon’s voice tore through the chaos, hoarse and commanding, as he shoved Union members toward the exits. His eyes burned with urgency as debris and frost slashed across his face. “Carlos! Jessicah!” he barked, “Contamination Plan Delta— activate the gun! Now!!”“What are you saying!” I shouted, stumbling against the whirlwind, eyes wide. “You can’t be serious—we can’t unleash that here!”“We don’t have a damn choice!” Lyon snapped, grabbing me by the collar. “The Lords have fal
ALPHA JAMESI couldn’t move.This wasn’t fear. It wasn’t adrenaline or shock locking up my body.This was control.Something had taken over.My legs were frozen—not stiff, not numb—but disconnected. Like the line between my brain and my limbs had been severed. I told them to run, to lunge, to do anything. They didn’t listen.They couldn’t.“Glad to see you three again.”Draven.He stepped out from the curling smoke, red embers dancing at his heels like the floor burned where he walked. That same damn smile played on his lips.My blood boiled.“Draven!!” I growled, pushing every nerve to move, but my legs still refused. Then, just as I tried again, everything broke.He lifted his hand slightly.“Can I have her back?”“No, fuck—!”I tried to spit the words, to hold Selene tighter, but my hands… moved on their own.I watched, horrified, as my fingers uncurled, my arms stretched forward, offering her to him like some sick ritual.“What the fuck?!” Kaith shouted behind me. “What the hell a
SELENEI felt something warm stir inside me.A vivid image—white fur, large paws, eyes that glowed like silver moons—loomed before me. A wolf. Huge and breathtaking, with a presence so gentle yet powerful, I could barely breathe.I was standing in a realm made entirely of energy. It buzzed beneath my feet, vibrated in my veins. Every inch of me felt connected—to everything. It was terrifying and beautiful at once.The wolf stared at me. And somehow… I knew her. “Are you…?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper. “Am I dead?”“Not yet, Selene. It’s not time,” she said. Her voice wasn’t words—it was a howl that resonated straight into my soul. “You need to stop Draven from killing them. When the time is right, I will speak again. But for now… stay with him. No matter what.”“What?” I fumbled, eyes widening as wind began to pull her away. “What are you saying?”“Draven is the only hope this world has. He is our hope. Stay with him,” she howled—faint and fading as her image was carried of
SELENEA choking scent of herbal medicine dragged me back to consciousness.Warmth cradled me. Light spilled through a small window, soft and golden, as I blinked against the glow. The place smelled of wildflowers, smoke, and something old. I pushed myself up slowly, wincing.I was inside a modest cottage, rustic and steeped in tradition. Animal skins draped the walls, alongside weathered totems and delicate carvings of wolves. My wrist, which I remembered being badly injured, was completely healed. Not a single bruise or mark. What was more surprising... I felt normal. No heaviness. I was dressed in a traditional saree, patterned with celestial symbols, fitting me so perfectly it felt as if it had been tailored by fate. On the floor near the door were a pair of woven sandals, waiting.Voices murmured outside. I crept to the door, and the first thing that hit me was a gust of cool, salty breeze. My breath caught.A breathtaking shore spread before me—children laughing, dancing in th
DRAVEN“I see,” Selene murmured, her voice soft. “So when Draven marked me… that was the trigger?”“Yes,” Grandma Jade replied, “But in your case, it’s quite peculiar.”My eyes narrowed. “How so?”Jade set down her grinding stone and looked straight at me, her gaze unreadable yet piercing. “Your awakening is different. I felt it the moment I laid hands on you. You don’t just sense emotions… you absorb them. You breathe them in like air. Tell me, child—have you spoken with your wolf yet?”She hesitated. “Well… not exactly. I can feel her, like a whisper in my chest, but I can’t reach her.”Jade’s sigh was laced with both frustration and awe. “As I suspected. You're more attuned, more delicate—more superstitious. Just like the Moon Goddess. Her first ability wasn’t raw power. It was perception. She could see through falsehoods, sense the truths hidden beneath masks. But even she, in the beginning, couldn’t hear her wolf.”I scoffed lightly. “Grandma, where do you even get this stuff fro
ALPHA KAITH“God damn it, Dad! Can you just be fucking honest for once?!” I cried as soon as we got released.“Oh right! Honesty!” Dad shouted back, eyes blazing as he stared us down. “Not only did you all do something as stupid as go to the Union Hall without permission, but you got yourselves in trouble?”“Screw that, Dad!” I yelled, stepping forward, voice sharp with rage. “For my entire life, I have done everything you’ve asked for. I’ve never disobeyed you. I married the person you demanded. I ignored my heart. Selene is suffering, and it all began with me — so please, forgive me if I wanna demand answers!”I roared, my chest heaving, voice shaking.“All of us felt it. We saw it. All the Alphas — all of you — share something with Draven, something deeper than that hatred bullshit you make us believe!” I paused, jabbing my finger toward him, eyes locked on his. “We deserve to know the truth, because whether you like it or not, this war has just begun — and we’re part of it. Whethe
SELENEHer hand was soft—tender yet grounding—as it moved through my hair, fingers brushing gently as she patted my head with care. Her lips curved into a knowing smile, the kind that spoke of bittersweet memories and things lost to time.“You’ve grown up, little wolf,” she whispered fondly, her voice a melody soaked in nostalgia. “Say hi to Lyssa for me, will you? She must be so big now.”I parted my lips to speak, licking them nervously, but before a single syllable escaped, she leaned in again—closer, bolder. This time, her kiss sank deeper. Her lips pressed against mine with a fierceness that startled me, not hungry but possessive, as if trying to claim something already slipping away.Then—“Hey!” A low snarl cracked the air like thunder. “Keep doing that if you wish to die!”Draven's voice. Gravel-edged. Laced with murderous warning. He stood at the doorway, the shadows seeming to bend around his tall frame. The Alpha of Nightbane had returned—his presence undeniable, his aura t
SELENEThe moment my paws touched the earth, I felt it— Not just the ground, but everything. The pulse beneath the soil. The heartbeat of the forest. The rhythm of wind threading through ancient leaves.The feeling of being one with nature was nothing like I had ever imagined.Was this what every wolf felt? Every nerve in my body was alive, every sense sharpened to the edge of divinity. I didn’t need to turn my head to see. I could feel it all. The flutter of wings in the branches above. The skitter of a squirrel along the bark. The breath of the wind whispering secrets into my fur.Even the scents—I could pick them from miles away, each one blooming like a story: The musk of wet bark. The sweetness of blooming foxglove. The distant iron tang of deer blood, miles north.And then— Uuuuuuuu! I threw my head back and howled. My voice echoed through the forest like a wild hymn—raw, free, endless.Draven was already ahead—freakishly fast. Even when I pushed harder, muscles rippli
DRAVEN“But Lord!” Jared called out, urgency woven into every word. “The war is here—whether we admit it or not!”“He’s right, Lord,” Elder Seth added, grave and steady. “Five graves were dug out. Empty. Desecrated. We don’t know what kind of witchcraft this is—we have no idea what we’re up against.”I exhaled slowly, pressure pounding at my temples. My eyes scanned the anxious faces gathered in the chamber, the weight of their expectations resting squarely on my shoulders.“Listen,” I said, voice level but commanding. “I get it. I know what you're all hoping for—and I’ll give you my verdict.”Every ear leaned in. Every breath stalled.“I don’t know what the hell is happening—but Old Lady Jade… she might.”A sharp scoff broke out.“That old hag? They’re getting involved now? After everything?” Elder Justin spat bitterly.“Careful, Justin,” Elder Martin interjected coolly. “Whether we like it or not, she’s the oldest werewolf still breathing—the Lord’s own grandmother. Her knowledge sp
SELENEHer hand was soft—tender yet grounding—as it moved through my hair, fingers brushing gently as she patted my head with care. Her lips curved into a knowing smile, the kind that spoke of bittersweet memories and things lost to time.“You’ve grown up, little wolf,” she whispered fondly, her voice a melody soaked in nostalgia. “Say hi to Lyssa for me, will you? She must be so big now.”I parted my lips to speak, licking them nervously, but before a single syllable escaped, she leaned in again—closer, bolder. This time, her kiss sank deeper. Her lips pressed against mine with a fierceness that startled me, not hungry but possessive, as if trying to claim something already slipping away.Then—“Hey!” A low snarl cracked the air like thunder. “Keep doing that if you wish to die!”Draven's voice. Gravel-edged. Laced with murderous warning. He stood at the doorway, the shadows seeming to bend around his tall frame. The Alpha of Nightbane had returned—his presence undeniable, his aura t
ALPHA KAITH“God damn it, Dad! Can you just be fucking honest for once?!” I cried as soon as we got released.“Oh right! Honesty!” Dad shouted back, eyes blazing as he stared us down. “Not only did you all do something as stupid as go to the Union Hall without permission, but you got yourselves in trouble?”“Screw that, Dad!” I yelled, stepping forward, voice sharp with rage. “For my entire life, I have done everything you’ve asked for. I’ve never disobeyed you. I married the person you demanded. I ignored my heart. Selene is suffering, and it all began with me — so please, forgive me if I wanna demand answers!”I roared, my chest heaving, voice shaking.“All of us felt it. We saw it. All the Alphas — all of you — share something with Draven, something deeper than that hatred bullshit you make us believe!” I paused, jabbing my finger toward him, eyes locked on his. “We deserve to know the truth, because whether you like it or not, this war has just begun — and we’re part of it. Whethe
DRAVEN“I see,” Selene murmured, her voice soft. “So when Draven marked me… that was the trigger?”“Yes,” Grandma Jade replied, “But in your case, it’s quite peculiar.”My eyes narrowed. “How so?”Jade set down her grinding stone and looked straight at me, her gaze unreadable yet piercing. “Your awakening is different. I felt it the moment I laid hands on you. You don’t just sense emotions… you absorb them. You breathe them in like air. Tell me, child—have you spoken with your wolf yet?”She hesitated. “Well… not exactly. I can feel her, like a whisper in my chest, but I can’t reach her.”Jade’s sigh was laced with both frustration and awe. “As I suspected. You're more attuned, more delicate—more superstitious. Just like the Moon Goddess. Her first ability wasn’t raw power. It was perception. She could see through falsehoods, sense the truths hidden beneath masks. But even she, in the beginning, couldn’t hear her wolf.”I scoffed lightly. “Grandma, where do you even get this stuff fro
SELENEA choking scent of herbal medicine dragged me back to consciousness.Warmth cradled me. Light spilled through a small window, soft and golden, as I blinked against the glow. The place smelled of wildflowers, smoke, and something old. I pushed myself up slowly, wincing.I was inside a modest cottage, rustic and steeped in tradition. Animal skins draped the walls, alongside weathered totems and delicate carvings of wolves. My wrist, which I remembered being badly injured, was completely healed. Not a single bruise or mark. What was more surprising... I felt normal. No heaviness. I was dressed in a traditional saree, patterned with celestial symbols, fitting me so perfectly it felt as if it had been tailored by fate. On the floor near the door were a pair of woven sandals, waiting.Voices murmured outside. I crept to the door, and the first thing that hit me was a gust of cool, salty breeze. My breath caught.A breathtaking shore spread before me—children laughing, dancing in th
SELENEI felt something warm stir inside me.A vivid image—white fur, large paws, eyes that glowed like silver moons—loomed before me. A wolf. Huge and breathtaking, with a presence so gentle yet powerful, I could barely breathe.I was standing in a realm made entirely of energy. It buzzed beneath my feet, vibrated in my veins. Every inch of me felt connected—to everything. It was terrifying and beautiful at once.The wolf stared at me. And somehow… I knew her. “Are you…?” I asked, my voice barely a whisper. “Am I dead?”“Not yet, Selene. It’s not time,” she said. Her voice wasn’t words—it was a howl that resonated straight into my soul. “You need to stop Draven from killing them. When the time is right, I will speak again. But for now… stay with him. No matter what.”“What?” I fumbled, eyes widening as wind began to pull her away. “What are you saying?”“Draven is the only hope this world has. He is our hope. Stay with him,” she howled—faint and fading as her image was carried of
ALPHA JAMESI couldn’t move.This wasn’t fear. It wasn’t adrenaline or shock locking up my body.This was control.Something had taken over.My legs were frozen—not stiff, not numb—but disconnected. Like the line between my brain and my limbs had been severed. I told them to run, to lunge, to do anything. They didn’t listen.They couldn’t.“Glad to see you three again.”Draven.He stepped out from the curling smoke, red embers dancing at his heels like the floor burned where he walked. That same damn smile played on his lips.My blood boiled.“Draven!!” I growled, pushing every nerve to move, but my legs still refused. Then, just as I tried again, everything broke.He lifted his hand slightly.“Can I have her back?”“No, fuck—!”I tried to spit the words, to hold Selene tighter, but my hands… moved on their own.I watched, horrified, as my fingers uncurled, my arms stretched forward, offering her to him like some sick ritual.“What the fuck?!” Kaith shouted behind me. “What the hell a
ALPHA CARLOSThe sky cracked open with fury.Clouds churned like boiling tar overhead, rumbling with a wrathful growl. Lightning cleaved through the sky in violent forks, striking down into the shattered ruins of the once-proud hall. Thunder rolled across the land like a war drum as unnatural winds howled within, clashing with razor-sharp ice spears and spiraling tornadoes that ripped through the air like wild beasts.The atmosphere inside the hall was no longer earthly — it was war.“Everyone evacuate! NOW!!” Lyon’s voice tore through the chaos, hoarse and commanding, as he shoved Union members toward the exits. His eyes burned with urgency as debris and frost slashed across his face. “Carlos! Jessicah!” he barked, “Contamination Plan Delta— activate the gun! Now!!”“What are you saying!” I shouted, stumbling against the whirlwind, eyes wide. “You can’t be serious—we can’t unleash that here!”“We don’t have a damn choice!” Lyon snapped, grabbing me by the collar. “The Lords have fal