LOGINKERES’S POV~The forest stretched out before us like a familiar embrace. The air smelled of moss, wet earth, and smoke as we arrived at the end of the road. To the secret path leading to the home of our species. I gripped the steering wheel tightly, glancing at Ember. She was quiet, her gaze fixed on the horizon. The city’s chaos had been left behind, but the weight of everything we had survived still lingered in her eyes.“We are going home,” I said softly and she nodded, a small smile tugging at her lips.“Can you handle the drive?” she asked, worried about the lowest speed I was driving.“I can manage. We are not rushing are we?” I smiled and she kissed the side of my face. >>>>When we arrived at the pack lands, the first thing we noticed was the fresh air. The chaos that had lingered after my departure and my father’s betrayal suddenly felt like it never happened. Elder Maera stood tall at the entrance, her presence commanding yet warm.“She’s waiting for us…” Ember smiled wit
KERES’S POV~The night air was harsh on my face as I stormed through the streets, my heart thrumming with every step. The intel had led me straight to her house. I burst through the front door to find everywhere scattered.Rogues and masked men were everywhere, as well as human protesters walking around the streets.As soon as I got inside, I saw Ember cornered by six masked men. She made a defensive posture, ready to fight but I didn’t care if she would be able to do that or not.Without thinking, I leaped forward, taking down the nearest assailant with a punch that cracked ribs.Another lunged at her but my dagger met his shoulder which dropped him right at her feet, groaning.Ember’s eyes met mine mid-fight and my heart skipped. I just want to protect her from any kind of trouble. No one and nothing on this earth will ever hurt her again.Then another rogue came at her but I was already in front, swinging my arm to shield her. I pulled her behind me and took down the rogues one af
EMBER’S POV~I stood by the window, watching the familiar driveway below, but it didn’t feel like home anymore. The house felt different now, it felt like a place I had been kept… a cage I didn’t know I was in.My arms folded slowly across my chest.“How did you become this person…?” I whispered, my voice barely made a sound because I wasn’t sure if I was asking about him or mourning the man I once knew.The man who used to lift me high into the air, spin me around. Laugh like the world wasn’t heavy. The man who called me his little star.My throat tightened.“How did you turn into this… a stranger, a monster.” I shut my eyes.I couldn’t afford to feel this now.“Ember my dear.” His voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I turned slowly.My father stood by the door, looking calm and composed as always.Like nothing was wrong.“I’ve been looking for you,” he said, walking in.I forced a small smile “I was just thinking.”He nodded, stepping closer.“There’s something important we need to
DAYATT’S POV~Night had never felt this heavy before.I stood by the edge of the quiet street, my fingers wrapped tightly around my phone, my eyes scanning every passing shadow as something might jump out of it.Or maybe, I was waiting for it to.My chest felt tight because I knew that everything about tonight was wrong. And yet, I was the one who set it in motion.I swallowed hard, forcing my breathing to steady.The streetlights flickered faintly above, casting long shadows across the empty road. A perfect place for…“No!” I shut my eyes briefly; Don’t think about it.Headlights appeared in the distance and my heart skipped.Even before the car fully stopped, I knew it was Keres. I sense his aura from that distance.He stepped out calmly, looking composed as always. For a moment I almost forgot everything; Forgot why I was here, what I had agreed to do… the fear sitting in my chest.“Dayatt.” He called in a low voice which hit harder than I expected.I clenched my fingers tighter.“
EMBER~By the time I got home, my head was pounding, a sharp, persistent pain like something inside me was trying to claw its way out.The house was quiet when I arrived.“Dad?” I called out but there was no response.I exhaled slowly. He must still be at the hospital.I pressed my fingers against my temple, wincing.“I need painkillers…” I muttered under my breath.I checked my drawer but it was empty.My gaze shifted toward the hallway, towards my father’s study.I hesitated because I rarely went in there.Not because I wasn’t allowed to but because he never liked anyone touching his things. Another throb hit my head, stronger this time.I didn’t have the patience to care anymore.“I’ll just take one and leave,” I whispered to myself and charged forward.His study room was neat to perfection. Even when he doesn’t allow the cleaners in here, there’s no speck of dust anywhere.I moved toward the cabinet that looked identical to mine. It must be where he usually kept medications too. I
KERES’S POV~I knew she wouldn’t believe me immediately.Not after everything that had been done to her.But I also knew one thing, Ember was not weak. She wouldn’t run forever from something that didn’t make sense. She would question it and that was my only chance.So I showed up again; At the hospital uninvited.She saw me the moment I walked in and her body stiffened instantly.Those same eyes, the ones that used to soften when they met mine now held nothing but caution and irritation.“You again,” she said, already sounding exhausted.A faint smile tugged at my lips “Missed me?”She rolled her eyes “Don’t push your luck.”I leaned casually against the counter, ignoring the nurses' whispering nearby.“I came for treatment,” I said lightly.Her brows lifted “You’re not bleeding.”“I could be.”“Then go make yourself bleed,” she snapped. “And come back properly.”I chuckled. Somehow I loved this conversation. It’s the most interesting thing so far. Even her anger felt like home.But
KERES~It had been two days since my grandmother’s birthday, the one day that left a huge imprint on the new life I was drifting toward. I haven’t seen or spoken to Ember since then.I sat at my desk, where a pile of documents and reports remained untouched. My pen rested between my fingers, unmovi
DAYATT’s POVIn many ways, I felt victorious... I always did.Watching Keres prepare to leave the pack with me, brought a quiet, almost sinful satisfaction to my chest. The distance between him and his Luna had finally widened into something real, something tangible. Not just doubt, or awkward sile
ALPHA KERES~Unfortunately, even as the bastard’s body hit the floor with a dull thud, the fire raging inside my chest didn’t die with him.If anything, it burned hotter and more unbearable. My hands were still trembling when I let go of him, my wolf roaring for more blood, more punishment. The roo
DAYATT~The forest smelled thickly of moistened ash and smoke.“Keres has gone crazy…” I muttered as I stood behind the line of trees, far enough that the heat wouldn’t scorch my skin, yet close enough to feel the madness rolling off him in waves. Keres didn’t look like the usual quiet dangerous Al







