LOGINSofia’s POVFaith touched me, and I looked back immediately.“Oh, it was you! Where have you been?” I asked, my hand still over my chest.“Nothing much,” she said with a small smile. “I’ve been busy, my Luna. Did you hear? Luna has been put to bed.”“Wow, that’s so fast,” I said, turning to face her fully. “I didn’t think it would happen so soon.”Faith nodded quickly. “Yes, it happened just a few hours ago. Everyone’s talking about it. The healer said she gave birth safely, and both she and the baby are doing fine.”I stared at her for a second, trying to take it all in. “That’s… that’s really good news,” I said finally. “I’m glad she’s fine.”Faith smiled wider, her eyes sparkling. “It’s a boy, you know. They say he looks just like the Alpha.”I let out a small laugh. “Really? Then I’m sure he’ll grow up to be strong and stubborn.”Faith chuckled. “Just like his father,” she added.We both laughed quietly, but even as I smiled, a strange feeling rested in my chest. It wasn’t sadness
Luca’s POVI stood there watching them with my arms crossed. For the first time in a long while, I felt a quiet sense of pride. They were finally improving. Their movements were sharper, their focus stronger. Every punch and kick carried purpose now.“I love what I’m seeing,” I said with a small smile. “Keep it up!”My voice carried across the field, and the warriors straightened with renewed energy. “Yes, Alpha!” they shouted back in unison before returning to their training.It was a good sight — something I had been waiting to see for weeks. After so many failures, they were finally learning. Damon had done a great job pushing them beyond their limits. His methods were harsh, but they worked.Damon stood nearby, watching two warriors spar. His sharp eyes missed nothing. Whenever one of them made a mistake, his voice would thunder through the air, correcting them immediately.“Don’t lower your guard!” he barked. “Your enemy won’t wait for you to catch your breath!”I nodded silently
Luca’s POVI could feel the anger burning inside me. I had watched the warrior train for days, and all I saw was weakness. These were supposed to be my men — warriors of my pack, defenders but they moved like cubs who had never fought before."I don’t understand what you warriors are doing!" I shouted, my voice echoing through the field. The sound carried across the open ground, making even the birds fly away from the nearby trees. My chest rose and fell fast as I stared at them one by one. No one dared to look at me. Their eyes stayed fixed on the dirt, afraid of what I might say next.I took a few steps forward, my boots crunching against the dry soil. “If you can’t fight the pack that keeps attacking us, then why are you even warriors?” I growled. “Tell me, what use are you if you can’t protect your people, your families, your Alpha?”Still, no one spoke. I could feel my wolf, Rhen, pushing inside me, angry and restless. He wanted to show them what real strength looked like. But I
Akela sat on a wooden bench outside the pack house, facing the open land. Her long hair shimmered under the sunlight, and her eyes were fixed on the horizon. She wasn’t smiling. She hadn’t smiled much since the last attack on their borders. The wind blew again, brushing her face and bringing with it the scent of pine and smoke. She closed her eyes for a moment, trying to find peace in the sound of the rustling leaves. But even that peace felt temporary.Footsteps sounded softly behind her. She didn’t turn around; she already knew who it was.A pair of warm hands suddenly covered her eyes from behind.“Guess who,” a deep voice said with a hint of laughter.Akela let out a small sigh. “Nightshade,” she whispered softly.He chuckled and leaned closer. “How do you see the beautiful day?” he asked, still covering her eyes playfully.She smiled faintly, though her voice carried a sadness she couldn’t hide. “I can’t see it yet,” she said, “not with your hands on my eyes.”He laughed quietly
Sofia’s POVI didn’t know where I was going, but I knew I needed to move. Staying in one place made me restless. The palace was too quiet, the silence too thick have been expecting Faith to show up since I don't smell her shadow.As soon as I stepped outside my room, a maid appeared. She looked nervous, holding her hands together tightly.“Good day, Lady Sofia,” she greeted softly.“Good day,” I replied, giving her a small smile, though my heart was uneasy.She hesitated for a second before speaking again. “Alpha wants to see you,” she said, her voice trembling slightly.I froze for a moment. I didn’t ask her why. I didn’t need to. My heart already knew.“Thank you,” I said simply, and followed her without another word.The walk to the Alpha’s place felt longer than usual. My footsteps echoed faintly on the marble floor. I could feel the eyes of other maids watching me as I passed. Some looked worried, others curious. They must have heard the rumors already.By the time we reached the
Sofia’s POV“Let’s tell her,” I heard one of the maids whisper as I walked past them.At first, I wanted to ignore it. I told myself to keep walking, to pretend I didn’t hear. But I did hear it — clearly, like a loud bell ringing in my ears. My steps slowed. My heart beat a little faster. Tell me what? What were they talking about?I turned around slowly, trying to keep my face calm. The three maids stood in the corner of the hallway, their hands full of folded towels and trays of tea. When they saw me, they froze. Then, almost at the same time, they dropped their eyes and greeted me politely.“Good morning,” one said softly, bowing her head.“Good morning,” another added, her voice shaking a little.I could tell they hadn’t expected me to come back. Their eyes flickered nervously from one to another, and I saw guilt written all over their faces.“What are you all doing here?” I asked, folding my arms across my chest. My tone was calm, but my voice carried enough strength to make them







