LOGINCaden's POV
The road stretches out before me, desolate.
It's been weeks since I made my escape from Bloodmoon—months since I watched my mother taken away in chains.
I have no clear destination. I simply know I can’t remain here.
The pack I once led lies in ruins. Not entirely gone, but shattered. The council now controls it, filled with wolves who resent my name, whispering behind my back. I’m unwanted there. They don’t want me
Caden's POVThe road stretches out before me, desolate.It's been weeks since I made my escape from Bloodmoon—months since I watched my mother taken away in chains.I have no clear destination. I simply know I can’t remain here.The pack I once led lies in ruins. Not entirely gone, but shattered. The council now controls it, filled with wolves who resent my name, whispering behind my back. I’m unwanted there. They don’t want me anywhere.So, I keep walking.---I stumble upon a village quite by chance.Smoke billows from a group of huts, but it’s not the comforting kind—no cooking fires here. I can sense it before I even see it: blood and fear.I creep closer, moving quietly and low to the ground. Three wolves are prowling around the village’s edge, not quite a pack, nor exactly rogues. They look desperate and starving—the kind that haven’t eaten for day
Selena's POVThe garden is behind us, the sun has set, and the stars twinkle through the window. Damian's warmth is comforting against my back, his hand resting on my stomach, and his breathing is slow and steady. I should feel secure, and I do. But there’s something nagging at the corners of my mind, something dark, something lurking.I shut my eyes. The darkness envelops me.I find myself standing in a barren field.The grass is dead and brown, crunching beneath my feet. The sky is a dull gray, with low-hanging clouds, casting an odd light. There’s no sun, no moon, and no stars—just an endless grayness pressing down on me.I turn around. The field stretches out indefinitely. No trees, no mountains, no signs of life. I feel lost.Then I spot him.A wolf with silver eyes stands at the edge of the field. His fur is gray and lean, and he’s staring right at me. He seems aged; I can tell from the way
Selena's POVThe clearing is filled with the scents of smoke and flowers.I’m standing at the edge of the trees, hands shaking like crazy. Maya’s behind me, fussing with the flowers in my hair for the third time."Stop fidgeting.""I’m not fidgeting.""You’re vibrating."I let out a breathless laugh. "Same difference."Maya steps back to take a look at me. The dress is white and pretty simple—just like my mom’s. It’s the same one I wore when Caden rejected me, but today feels different. Nothing feels the same."You look great," Maya says. "Try not to cry; you’ll ruin your makeup.""I’m not going to cry.""You are going to cry."I take a deep breath. "Okay, maybe I will cry."She gives me a quick, fierce hug. "Go on. He’s waiting."Damian stands in the center of the clearing, hands behind his back, shifting his weight lik
Selena's POVI wake up, and he’s still here beside me.His arm is wrapped around my stomach, his face nestled in my hair, breathing softly against my neck—warm and comforting. The sheets are all tangled around us, and the morning light filters through the curtains, casting a golden hue. I don’t want to move; I want to stay right here, wrapped in this warmth, in this tranquility, knowing that he’s my husband now.A smile creeps onto my face. Husband. It feels a bit strange, but in a really good way.I place my hand on my stomach. The babies seem quiet this morning, or maybe they’re still asleep. Honestly, I’m not entirely sure how all of this works. I just know they’re there, and he’s here, and for the first time in weeks, I feel at ease.He shifts behind me, pulling me in a little closer. “You’re awake.”“Looks like you’re awake too.”&ld
Damian's POVThe bonfire is already crackling to life as the sun sets.Torches flicker around the clearing, their golden flames contrasting with the deepening twilight. The pack house stands proudly behind us, finally completed, its windows shimmering with warmth. The crowd gathers, filled with laughter and chatter, everyone carrying food and drinks. They’ve been anticipating this moment for a while now. So have we.Selena’s next to me, her hand in mine, her gaze fixed on the flames. She’s in this simple white dress, her hair flowing freely, cheeks slightly flushed. She looks radiant—maybe even glowing.I give her hand a gentle squeeze. “Ready?”She meets my eyes, a hint of nervousness there. “Ready.”I step up onto the platform, and the chatter dies down, faces turning toward us, eager.“Tonight, we celebrate.” My voice resonates across the clearing. “We&
Selena's POVThe sunlight pours over the bed, warm and golden, and honestly, I just want to stay right here.I’m curled up against Damian, his arm draped heavily around my waist, and his breathing is slow and steady. We’re both naked, skin touching skin, wrapped in sheets that smell just like him. It feels like ages since we’ve slept in this late. I can't even remember the last time I felt this safe.Gently, I trace my finger along his collarbone and feel his heartbeat under my palm. He’s here. He came back. Last night by the lake, when he asked me to marry him... that was real, not just a dream. I glance down at his hand resting on my stomach, the spot where our children will grow, and I finally let myself breathe freely.There’s so much waiting for me. My mother, my father, I have to find Aldric my grandfather, and that rogue faction out there trying to twist me against him. All of that is still looming, still







