LOGINThe Darkness WithinThe night was suffocatingly quiet when Aria jolted awake. Her heart raced within her ribcage, beads of sweat glimmering on her forehead. She slowly sat up, her breaths sharp and uneven. The room was shadowy, illuminated only by the faint light of the moon seeping through the curtains. Yet, it wasn’t the darkness that terrified her—it was the voice resonating in her mind. “You were destined for me…” A shiver ran down her spine. The words crept through her mind like poison, chilling and constricting. She placed a hand on her chest, sensing a peculiar warmth thumping beneath her skin. It wasn’t precisely pain—more like something alive was awakening deep within her, something beyond her control. The healer’s hut was still, save for the crackling of a dying fire. She glanced at her hands, recalling how her power had erupted the previous night—untamed and wild. The memory filled her with dread. She had felt something ancient coursing through her veins, a force th
The Alpha’s PursuitThe forest stood in a profound silence—an unnerving kind of quiet that hinted at bloodshed and hidden truths. Only the faint rustle of the wind through the trees accompanied Kael as he sprinted through the night, his breath sharp against the frigid air. Each heartbeat resonated with rage and dread. The aroma of treachery lingered on the earth, mixed with ash and blood. His wolves were injured. His pack was split apart. And a trusted ally was responsible for it.Kael transformed mid-stride, bones cracking and fur sprouting across his skin. His wolf raced ahead in a streak of black and gold, paws pounding on the wet ground. The night twisted around him. The silent moon bore witness as the Alpha pursued one of his own.The trail reeked of sweat, fear, and shame. He pressed deeper into the forest, where the trees grew dense, creating a prison of darkness. His instincts shouted danger. But what burned stronger than that danger was fury—and beneath that fury lay a fear h
The Betrayal WithinThe moon loomed low over the camp, its silvery glow dancing across the clearing where the pack had assembled. The atmosphere felt unusual that night — thick and electric, as if the woods themselves were holding their breath. Kael stood on the ridge surveying his warriors, his gaze probing every shadow. Since Aria’s bond mark had ignited and their connection fell silent, he hadn’t managed to sleep. Each heartbeat without her felt like a battle he was losing ground in.“Alpha,” Rian, his beta, said as he approached. “We’ve scoured the western ridge. No signs of rogues.”Kael nodded, though his intuition warned him that something was amiss. “Increase the guards. I sense we are being watched.”Rian hesitated. “Kael, the men are worn out. Perhaps we should rest—”“Do it,” Kael snapped, his voice harsher than he meant.Rian bowed slightly, concealing the brief flicker of annoyance that crossed his face before departing. Kael frowned. Something about Rian’s scent — once s
The Seer’s WarningThe night was still, yet Kael found himself unable to rest. The fire outside the cabin had dwindled to glowing coals, crackling softly with the breeze. Aria lay in bed, her breathing delicate, her face pale under the glow of the moon. Even in slumber, she stirred — ensnared in dreams from which she couldn’t break free.Kael observed her for a long while before getting to his feet and stepping outside. His wolf senses were agitated, troubled by what he’d witnessed in the river. That reflection — those dark eyes — hadn’t been an illusion. They were real, and they were beckoning her.He required answers.Without a second thought, Kael transformed into his wolf form, his robust body slicing through the trees with silent agility. The forest stretched endlessly ahead, silver mist curling around the roots and branches. He ran until he reached a location he hadn’t visited in years — the sacred grove of the Seer.As soon as he entered the clearing, the air thickened with anc
The Darkness WithinKael stirred awake to the gentle light of dawn filtering through the cabin window, his arm instinctively reaching for Aria beside him. But the bed was vacant. His heart raced as his senses heightened — her scent lingered faintly, vanishing.He quickly got up, throwing on his shirt as he stepped outside into the chill of the morning. The forest lay silent, save for the leaves rustling, sharing secrets he couldn’t comprehend. Then he spotted her — standing by the riverbank, her dark hair dancing in the wind, her reflection on the water quivering like her spirit.“Aria,” he called softly.She didn’t react. Her gaze was locked on the flowing water, silver threads of magic flickering beneath her skin.“I can feel it, Kael,” she murmured as he approached. “The curse… it’s stirring. Every time I harness my power, it becomes stronger. It’s like it’s feeding off me.”Kael positioned himself behind her, enveloping her waist in his arms. “You’re not facing this alone, Aria. W
Shadows of the PastMoonlight faintly glistened through the shattered windows of the old cabin, creating eerie shapes on the floorboards. Aria lingered in the doorway, her breath haggard. This place — this desolate structure deep in the forest — was where everything had begun. The aroma of damp moss and rotting wood mingled with a subtle hint of something she could never forget: blood.Her heart ached as she brushed her fingers against the wall, recalling the screams, the betrayal, the night her life unraveled.Behind her, Kael entered silently. His presence infused the space with warmth, despite the biting wind outside. “You shouldn’t have come here on your own,” he said quietly.Aria turned to meet his eyes. “I had to, Kael. I must confront what happened here. I need to remember everything.”Kael’s jaw clenched. “Some memories are best left forgotten.”“But some are what define us,” she countered, her voice wavering. “If I can’t confront my past, how can I stand up for my future?”H







