Mag-log inAurora's world falls apart when her mate Bennet rejects her after finding him hsving sex with her step sister Alicia. She ends up homeless and pregnant after having a one-night stand with a stranger. She is taken in by Callum, a strong Alpha who tells her that he is her mate. Uncertain of his intentions and troubled by past betrayals, Aurora hesitates. Secrets about their common past surface as they get closer. Callum was the man from Aurora's one-night stand when she finds out. When Bennet reappears with regret, their relationship is put to the test. Aurora must decide between a bright future and her traumatic past, she must choose love, trust and the fortitude to go on.
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“Dahlia, sumama kana sa amin. Palagi ka na lang tumatanggi sa amin.” saad ng kanyang kaibigan na si Jane.
“Sorry talaga, Jane pero hindi talaga ako mahilig pumunta sa bar.” sagot niya sa kanyang kaibigan.
“Minsan lang naman. Please, birthday ko naman ngayon eh. Kahit ngayon lang,” saad pa nito sa kanya.
“Baka nandoon ang kuya ko.” saad niya kay Jane.
“Sino? Si Axel ba? Sigurado ako na nandoon siya pero isuot mo na lang ito para hindi ka niya makilala. Nasa legal age kana at dapat nga may boyfriend kana ngayon. Balak mo bang maging matandang dalaga. Masyadong strict ang isa mong kuya.” saad nito sa sabay abot ng isang maskara.
Napatingin siya at nagdadalawang isip kung tatanggapin ba niya ito o hindi. Legal age na siya pero alam niya na magagalit ang Kuya Axel niya kapag pumunta siya sa mga bar. Isa rin sa dahilan kaya kahit na nasa tamang gulang na siya ay hindi pa siya nagkakaroon ng kasintahan. Palagi kasing sinasabi ng kanyang kuya na dapat ipakilala niya ang manliligaw niya sa mga ito. Over protective ito na para bang napaka-possessive na tao.
Sa dalawang kuya niya ay si Kuya Axel niya ang hindi niya gaanong kinakausap. Suplado ito sa kanya at palagi na lang galit kapag siya kausap nito. Iniiwasan niya ito dahil tuwing nasa malapit ito ay bumibilis ang t*bok ng kanyang puso. Alam niyang mali kaya umiiwas na lang siya.
“Ano na Dah? Sasama ka na ba?” naiinip na tanong uli ni Jane sa kanya.
“Huh?”
“Sabi ko sasama ka ba sa amin o hindi?”
“Sige sasama ako sa inyo.” nakangiti na sagot niya.
“Yes! It’s time to party! Sa wakas na kumpleto rin tayo.” Sigaw ng mga kaibigan niya.
Napangiti na lang si Dahlia. Dahil sa tagal na nilang magkakaibigan ay ngayon pa lang sila naging kumpleto. Suot ang isang black na backless dress ay pumasok sila sa loob ng isang sikat na bar. Nang makita na nila ang iba nilang kasama ay nagsimula na rin ang party. Unang beses na iinum siya ng mga nakakalasing na alak. Pagbibigyan na niya ang sarili niya ngayon lang naman kaya siguro okay lang.
Lumalalim na ang gabi at unti-unti na siyang nalalasing. Hanggang sa natanaw niya ang kanyang Kuya Axel na nakikipag-inuman kasama ang barkada nito at may mga babae rin itong kasama. Sa inis niya ay inisang lagok niya ang alak na nasa baso niya. Alam niya na babaero ang kuya niya kaya nasasaktan siya tuwing nakikita niya na may iba itong hinnahalikan. Nakaramdam na siya ng pagka-hilo pero hindi niya ito ininda. Naglakad si Dahlia papunta sa gitna at sumayaw. Sumasabay ang katawan niya sa beat ng kanta.
Nang mapagod na siya ay naglakad siya papunta sa banyo.
“Dahlia, okay lang ‘yan. Masakit talaga kapag hindi ka mahal ng taong mahal mo.” kausap niya sa kanyang sarili.
Lumabas na si Dahlia at hindi niya inaasahan na hihilain siya ni Axel. Hindi siya nagsalita dahil alam niya na makikilala siya ng kanyang kapatid.
“I like you. We can go to my place if you want?” tanong nito sa kanya.
Tumango siya bilang sagot kaya mabilis siyang hinila ni Axel papunta sa kotse nito. Bago sila umalis ay siniil muna siya ng isang mapusok na halik. Nawala ang kalasingan ni Dahlia sa ginawa ng kanyang kuya. Hindi niya kayang pigilan ang damdamin niya at ipinagkaloob niya ang kanyang sarili sa kanyang kuya. Kahit na alam niyang mali.
“Sorry kuya, pero mahal kita.” saad ni Dahlia bago nilisan ang condo ng kanyang Kuya Axel.
The area where we stand is illuminated by a silvery radiance due to the high and full moon. The quiet is deafening. In my ears, every breath and heartbeat sounds like thunder. Callum is standing a few feet away from me, his eyes fixed on mine while his fists are clenched at his sides.I say, just above a whisper, "You don't have to do this."His eyes are ablaze with love and agony as he steps closer. "Yes, I do." I must put this right. For you. For us.My heart twitches. My soul is ignited by the touch of this man, who I adore. Yet here we are, caught between love and loyalty, between the past and the future.I carefully extend my hand to touch his. Do it like the man I know, then. The Alpha, no. Not the heir. Simply callum.He gently nods, his shoulders becoming somewhat less tense. So it's just Callum. For you.The council waits in a loose circle behind us. They are a chilly reminder of the decision that looms over everything like a fog: betray his blood or lose me forever.Bennet a
The Calm Before the StormThe ashes still cling to the air, heavy and bitter.The next morning light filters through the smoke-stained windows of the pack house. Everything feels quiet now, too quiet. As if the world is holding its breath. I pace the hallway, my boots echoing softly.Every warrior is on high alert. The scent of blood and burnt wood still lingers, making it hard to forget what happened.We lost too many. And Lucas got exactly what he wanted…fear. But I won’t let that fear control me.Callum walks beside me, his arm brushing mine. His wounds are healing slower than normal. Maybe it’s because of the dark magic Lucas used during the attack.We haven’t spoken much since last night. Too many thoughts. Too many emotions. "The border patrols are doubled," he says quietly. "No one leaves without my permission."I nod. "Good. We can’t risk another ambush." He looks at me then, eyes dark. "You still think there’s a traitor?"I pause."Yes." I see it in his face. The same doubt I
Inside the small, empty house, the air was thick with damp wood and nothing but quiet. I sat next to Callum and put a cloth over the big cut on his side. His shirt was stained with blood, and even though he was breathing unevenly, it stayed steady. Even though the roof leaked a little, it was a place to stay, and that was all we had at the time.I grabbed his hand tighter and whispered, "Stop moving." Callum winced and gave me a weak smile. "When you're scared, you're rude." "I'm always scared when you're hurt like this," I mumbled. I dropped my head and let my hair fall forward to hide the tears that were about to fall. He brushed a hand against my face, his touch soft despite the pain he was in. “Don’t cry for me, Aurora.” I didn’t answer. Instead, I put the cloth in the bowl of warm water and kept cleaning his wound. We’d lost so much today…so much blood, so many answers. And Lucas… that name alone sent a chill down my spine.I still couldn’t believe it. He was living all this
The air crackles with dark magic. Callum and I charge together, side by side, our wolves growling inside us. The hooded enemy raises a hand. A wave of black smoke races toward us. I throw up a shield of light, my new power burning inside me.The smoke crashes against it but doesn't break through. Callum leaps forward with a growl, striking at the figure. They block him easily, moving with a speed that doesn’t seem normal. I follow, hitting from the other side. But every move we make, they counter. It’s like they can see the future. Like they know every move before we make it."We have to end this!" I shout. Callum nods, sweat dripping down his face. The animals around us growl but do not move. They wait. Watching. As if the real fight is only between us and their boss.My heart pounds. I summon every bit of strength inside me. I feel Callum’s power through our bond, steady and strong. Together. We strike again, harder. Faster. The enemy falls back for the first time. A crack forms in
Victor's eyes gleam with a deadly promise, and his hand is extended, fingers slightly curved in invitation. Like poison wrapped in silk, his voice is enticing and velvety. "Come with me, Aurora," he begs, twisting every syllable. "I'll answer all of your queries. The truth about your family and you
The gang gathers that night beneath the stars. A enormous fire blazes in the middle of the clearing, spilling golden light over everyone’s faces. Callum stands tall beside me, his fingers holding mine. Everyone is hushed, waiting. Waiting for answers.I clear my throat, my heart thumping. "They
The rain pours heavier now, drowning the countryside in darkness. Thunder rumbles in the distance, deep and frightening, like a warning growl. I sit with Callum on the balcony for a long time, feeling his steady pulse against my side. His warmth is the only thing stopping the cold from devouring m
The following morning, the world feels different. The sun rises in gentle hues, caressing the sky with pink and gold. Birds chirp in the treetops. The woodland smells like new rain and optimism. But deep down, I sense it.A warning. A shift. Callum is already awake when I open my eyes. He sits a






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