ログインThe castle felt different without him. Quieter, yes, but the silence carried an undercurrent of unease, like the hush before a storm. Elian moved through the long corridors with deliberate slowness, his boots whispering against the polished stone floors. The servants he passed averted their eyes, offering hurried bows before melting into the shadows, their footsteps fading as quickly as they appeared.So this was belonging, he thought bitterly. Not with open arms or warm glances, but with this cold tolerance, as if he were a ghost haunting the halls rather than a living soul within them. He turned into another hallway, directionless, his mind adrift in the labyrinth of ancient walls. Yet an inexplicable pull tugged at him, a quiet instinct blooming in his core, urging him onward like a siren's call he couldn't quite decipher.Then, a breath of fresh air caressed his skin. Elian halted, his gaze locking onto a door slightly ajar at the corridor's end. Golden sunlight poured through t
The heavy oak doors of the dining hall creaked open with a low groan, slicing through the morning.Elian hesitated at the door, his pulse quickening as he stepped inside. The vast room stretched before him, its long table laden with silver platters and flickering candlelight that danced shadows across stone walls adorned with ancient tapestries of snarling wolves and bloodied moons.And then he felt it.That weight. Oppressive, like the air itself had thickened into chains. A presence that pinned him in place, invisible eyes boring into his skin, stripping away any illusion of safety.At the head of the table, sat Kael Draven. The King of the pack, his broad frame dominating the ornate chair as if it were a throne forged for conquest. His blindfold concealed his gaze, but Elian knew—felt it—like a brand searing his soul. Kael had been waiting. Patiently. Predatory.********************************The doors parted, and the scent hit him.Elian.Faint traces of wild herbs clung to him,
Elian woke slowly.Not peacefully—no. There was a strange heaviness in his body, like sleep had held him too tightly and only just let go. His brows drew together as he shifted beneath the covers, the silken sheets cool against his skin.Something felt… off.His lips hurt.He frowned, lifting a hand to touch them gently. A sharp, unfamiliar soreness lingered there, like a bruise that hadn’t fully formed. He pressed lightly, confusion knitting deeper across his face.“…What?”It didn’t make sense.He hadn’t fallen. Hadn’t been in a fight. And yet the sensation was real—subtle, but impossible to ignore. As though something had happened… something his mind couldn’t quite reach.A faint unease settled in his chest.Before he could think further—Knock. Knock.Elian startled slightly, sitting up.“Come in,” he called, his voice still filled with sleep.The door opened, and a familiar figure stepped inside.Mira.She entered with her usual gentle brightness, balancing a tray in one hand, tho
The Elder’s Pavilion was quiet, filled with low murmurs and the glow of torchlight. Seven elders sat in a semicircle, their presence heavy with authority. At the center was Elder Maltheus, his gaze sharp and unreadable.Selena Silvermist walked in without hesitation.At seventeen, she already carried herself like an Alpha—back straight, chin lifted, eyes steady. She stopped before the council.“Elders of Silvermist,” she said, voice firm, “I, Selena Silvermist, challenge Lucas Viremont for the title of Pack Leader in the coming trials.”Silence fell.Elder Mira leaned forward. “You?” she said, disbelief clear. “The trials are not for children. Your wolf hasn’t even manifested yet. And Lucas comes from a powerful line. This isn’t something you play at.”Selena held her ground. “I’m not playing. My eighteenth moon is close. My wolf is coming—and I know what it is. My father was Orion Silvermist. His blood runs in me.”At the mention of her father, the room shifted.Elder Maltheus spoke
The knock came suddenly, making him flinch.He quickly straightened.“C-come in…”The door opened gently.And for the first time since arriving in the castle—Someone smiled.She stepped in with a tray of food, balancing it carefully in her hands.Unlike the others, she didn’t look terrified.Just… cautious.But warm.“Good evening!” she said softly, placing the tray down on the table. “You must be Elian.”Elian blinked, a little surprised by her tone.“…Yes.”She turned to him with a small bow.“My name is Mary. His Majesty has assigned me as your second personal maid.”Elian’s eyes widened slightly. “My… maid?”Mary nodded, then leaned in just a little, lowering her voice conspiratorially.“Yes—but don’t let the title scare you,” she whispered with a playful smile. “It just means I’m the only one brave—or foolish—enough to come near you.”Elian couldn’t help it.A small laugh escaped him.Soft.Barely there.But real.---Mary’s eyes lit up.“Oh! There it is! You can smile!” she sai
The night felt different in moonveil citadel, too quiet and empty.Elian sat by the tall window of his new chamber, his knees drawn slightly inward, his fingers resting loosely against the cold stone ledge.Beyond the glass, the forest stretched endlessly—dark, and unfamiliar.Nothing like home.The moon rose high above, silver light spilling across the trees, casting long shadows that seemed to move when he wasn’t looking directly at them.Elian stared at it in silence.Back home, the moon never felt like this.It had always been something gentle.Something distant.Something beautiful.Here…It felt like a countdown.His fingers curled slightly.Mother would have finished preparing dinner by now…The thought came uninvited.Soft.Painful.He could almost see it—the small wooden table, the dim firelight, the familiar scent of herbs lingering in the air. His mother moving quietly between tasks, his sister talking too much, laughing too loudly…Alive.Normal.Safe.Elian let out a slow







