Mag-log inDarius’s POVI laughed as I circled him."So... you're shocked, aren't you?"He only growled, disbelief still burning in his eyes.I smirked.I expected nothing less.Without another word, I pulled off my shirt and turned, revealing the large birthmark stretching across my back—a wolf's head surrounded by the wings of an ancient bird.I let the silence linger for a moment before turning back to face him.His jaw tightened.The doubt in his eyes disappeared, replaced by recognition.The mark of the Wolfking bloodline."I suppose you're wondering how I survived," I said, holding his gaze. "After the Stones declared that every last member of my lineage had to be wiped out."He tried to respond, but only blood spilled from his mouth instead.The Moon Silver shackles were doing exactly what I wanted."I was only seven," I continued, my voice lowering. "My mother shoved me behind an old cabinet and told me not to make a sound."My fists clenched at the memory."I remember watching through t
Lucien’s POV I headed straight to the secluded room where I had asked Theodore and Sarah to wait for me.The king's study was no longer safe. With a coup already underway, keeping the three of us in one place would only make us an easier target.“We're activating the Shadow Guards.” I said the moment I stepped inside.Sarah and Theodore turned toward me.“The Shadow Guards?” they both said at once, staring at me as though I had lost my mind.“Alpha Darius is launching a coup,” I said. “His people have already infiltrated the palace, and their numbers are greater than the forces still loyal to us.”Theodore's expression hardened.“Alpha Darius of Moonfang?” he asked in disbelief. “Where did he get the courage and resources to gather an army against the Lycan Kingdom? He would be destroyed before he even stepped onto the battlefield.”“That's if we're prepared as they are,” I interrupted. My voice lowered. “The Lycan King is most likely walking into their trap as we speak.”The change
Malric’s POV By the time Rosaline led me to the place where Emily was being held, I realized it was dangerously close to Alpha Dax's territory.My jaw tightened.Only a few months ago, I had personally warned Dax to tighten security around his borders because of the increasing rogue and vampire activity.Yet a secret hideout had been operating right under his nose.I cursed Dax under my breath, fighting the urge to march straight into his pack and demand an explanation.Dax's pack was small and located near the outskirts of the kingdom, which was exactly why I had stationed additional royal guards around the area.How had none of them noticed?I'd also placed spies on Adrian. If he had truly left the pack where he was serving his punishment, why hadn't I been informed?The uneasy feeling in my chest only grew stronger.Something wasn't right.But I didn't want to assume the only possibility that was forming in my mind, so I pulled out my phone and contacted the spies I had stationed
Irene’s POVBut Sharina had no intention of letting me leave. Her fingers tightened painfully around my wrist, stopping me from moving.I couldn't escape her and tell the king what I had just seen.“Your Highness,” the royal doctor pleaded again. “Please, the prince ordered–”“I am the Luna Queen,” Sharina interrupted, her voice hardening. “How dare you place the order of a prince above mine?”Silence filled the room.No one dared challenge her.Then a cold voice came from the doorway.“Who dares question my authority?”Everyone turned.Prince Lucien stood there, his expression unreadable.“I do.” Sharina met his gaze without hesitation. “I’m sure everyone here is still adjusting to the fact that I am now the Luna Queen. But I won't tolerate–”“Your title does not give you the right to override my command, Sharina,” he interrupted, his voice calm but firm.The tension in the room deepened.“You seem to forget your own position, Prince,” Sharina shot back. “I am now the Luna Queen. The
Adrian's POVI stared at my mother, disbelief replacing my concern.“What plan?” I asked, still unconvinced about their reckless idea of allowing the Lycan King to walk straight into our territory.A knowing smile spread across her face.“We are launching our long-planned attack on the royal house tonight.”My expression changed immediately.We already had more than half of the werewolf kingdom on our side, ready to support Father in this war.But the plan wasn't complete.One mistake. One wrong move.And everything we had built could collapse before we even reached the palace.“We weren't supposed to attack yet,” I argued. “Yes, we have enough Alphas supporting us, but this isn't guaranteed. Why would you choose tonight?”“I fast-tracked it,” Father said, his expression darkening.“Why?”“I received word from an insider in the palace that Riley has officially become the Luna Queen today. And from what I've heard, she has already gathered half of the palace wolves to her side.”My han
Adrian's POVI couldn't bear to look at Emily.She hung from the ceiling, her wrists bound above her head as the extraction device slowly drained her blood through a thin crystal tube into a silver basin below.That same blood was being used to produce healing potions...Potions my mother desperately needed to survive. The rest of Emily's blood would be refined into healing potions capable of curing diseases and plagues no one else could treat. They would sell for unimaginable fortunes, making my family one of the wealthiest across every clan, not just the werewolf kingdom.I never hated Emily.Growing up, I admired her intelligence. She was always the clever one, always finding solutions before everyone else at school.But admiration wasn't enough.With the kind of parents I had, Emily was a complete no-go area. She was the daughter of our chef, an omega. My parents would never have accepted her.Then she made the mistake of making her feelings for me too obvious. After that, she bec
Emily’s POV “Malric,” Sarah’s voice from the doorway cut through the heavy tension.Without a word, he stepped back and turned to Sarah. “I sent Sharina to you.”“Yes. I’ve confirmed… it’s true,” Sarah said, her expression softening just slightly. The quiet satisfaction in her tone stood in contra
Emily’s POV The guards dragged me out of the dungeon and handed me to the maids. Ruth had ordered them to dress me up, so I would at least look presentable for the Alphas who’d soon bid on me like livestock.A few seconds later, Adrian strolled inside with Rosaline at his side.“What the hell are
Malric's POV (Damian’s Lycan)My eyes fluttered open. Blurry shapes came into focus instantly.I was in the hospital.I jolted upright. Why was I here? And this wasn’t even any hospital I recognized.The door swung open and a doctor stepped in. He froze, staring at me like he expected me to be dead
Emily’s POV A crescent-shaped mark that hadn’t been there before glowed faintly on my skin, looking like a birthmark.“What in the Goddess’ name is this?” I whispered, unable to touch it.Then Adrian’s voice boomed from outside the door. “Emily! Come out here, now!”Panic shot through me. I quickl







