MasukThe night remained calm after Stefan finished revealing everything he knew.The moon hung high above Crestmoon Pack, bathing the estate in pale silver light.Draven stood motionless beside the balcony railing.His jaw was clenched and his thoughts were chaotic.For the first time in many years, he felt something dangerously close to fear.Not fear for himself but for Philipa.The woman he loves had nearly died once already.He had watched her tied to that altar, had heard her scream and had felt her pain through their bond.The memory alone made his wolf restless.Stefan noticed immediately."You are thinking too loudly."Draven glanced at him then chuckled softly despite everything. "I wasn't aware thoughts made noise.""They do when they're foolish."That earned a frown.No one... we'll except Philipa had spoken to me in that manner. Stefan folded his arms."So?"Draven looked away toward the distant mountains.He doesn't have the time to argue with a Beta. Especially not the Beta
Draven continued staring at the distant ridge long after the figure disappeared.His eyes narrowed but the mountains stood silent beneath the evening sun.Nothing moved and nothing unusual could be seen, yet he knew what he had seen.Or at least...He believed he knew.It was the silver-haired woman.A strange uneasiness settled inside him."Alpha?"Phil's voice broke through his thoughts and Draven blinked.The ridge was empty. Completely empty.Phil followed his gaze."What is it?"Draven remained silent for a moment, then shook his head."Nothing."But Phil immediately knew that answer was a lie, still, he wisely chose not to push further.There would be time later but for now—Something far more importantwas happening.Inside the Alpha Estate, the reunion between Kadel and Philipa had finally calmed.Several elders were openly emotional.Others looked ashamed.Especially those who had supported Kadel’s claim that a female Alpha shouldn't rule over a pack.Philipa sat quietly beside
"And Alpha Philipa of Crestmoon."Beta Phil announced.That statement created even greater chaos as several guards exchanged stunned looks.One actually gasped aloud."Alpha Philipa?"The captain stared at Philipa, then his eyes widened.Suddenly, the captain dropped to one knee."Alpha Philipa..."The other guards immediately followed, one after another.Philipa froze as this was the first time anyone had called her Alpha openly.As a fact.The reality struck harder than she expected.Draven noticed and without a word, he gently squeezed her hand.A silent reminder that she always belonged here.The gates slowly opened and the convoy entered Crestmoon territory.News traveled faster than horses because by the time they reached the central settlement—The entire pack already knew.People flooded the roads, shops emptied,servants abandoned their tasks and pups ran through the streets shouting excitedly."Alpha Philipa is back!""She's alive!""She's really alive!"Everywhere they looked
The healer was waiting outside Philipa's room when Draven arrived. She immediately bowed."My Alpha."Draven nodded."How is she?"The elderly woman smiled."Much better."Relief flickered briefly across his face.The healer continued. "The dark energy has completely left her body and her wolf has recovered quickly. She can travel."Draven nodded.Good. Because they were leaving today."However..."His eyes shifted toward her.The healer hesitated, then lowered her voice."There is something strange."Draven immediately became alert."What?""When I examined her this morning..."The healer swallowed."I sensed a different energy from that of the dark ritual inside her wolf."His eyes narrowed."What kind of energy?""I don't know."The healer looked troubled."I have never encountered anything similar.""It wasn't dangerous. But it felt..." She struggled for the words. "Ancient."Draven's expression darkened.The healer continued."It appeared only briefly. Then disappeared."Neither
A young girl. No older than sixteen.Her hair glowed silver beneath the moonlight.Her eyes were unlike anything he had ever seen.One silver and one crimson.The exact same girl he had briefly seen inside the academy before the ritual chamber collapsed.The same girl whose image had haunted his dreams ever since.She stared directly at him, as if she could see him and as if she knew him.Then she smiled a sad smile and spoke."The seal is broken."Draven frowned."What seal?"The girl slowly raised her hand.Ancient silver markings appeared along her arm.The same markings he had glimpsed for a split second on Philipa's body when the mirror shattered.His heart skipped."What are you talking about?"The girl's expression became solemn."They found the Bloodline."The forest suddenly trembled.Darkness spread between the trees and countless crimson eyes opened.Watching. Waiting. Hunting.The girl looked frightened now. Genuinely frightened."You don't have much time."Draven moved fo
The room remained quiet after that, and neither of them spoke for a long time.Philipa sat motionless in her chair, staring at nothing while Draven remained beside her, silent.Allowing her time to process everything and also the sudden responsibility now waiting for her at Crestmoon Pack.Eventually, Philipa wiped her eyes.The tears had stopped, but the sadness remained.She took a slow breath, then another.Finally— "When do we leave?"Draven looked at her. "At dawn."Philipa nodded.Good... The sooner this was over, the better.She wanted to see her father, and she wanted to stand before her mother's grave.And perhaps... She wanted closure, even if it came too late.Draven rose to his feet."I'll make the arrangements."Philipa suddenly grabbed his wrist and the movement surprised both of them.Draven paused, but she didn't look at him immediately. Instead she stared down at her hands, then quietly asked—"Did he suffer?"Draven knew exactly who she meant.Kaden.For several secon
The cafeteria was loud and crowded, just like every morning.Metal trays clanged against long tables, chairs scraped the floor, and voices overlapped as students hurried to eat before the bell rang for morning classes.The scent of warm bread, roasted meat, and soup filled the air.Marvin sat with
Mr. Mark’s Office – Late NightMr. Mark walked briskly through the quiet corridor, his footsteps sharp against the stone floor. His heart was still pounding from the encounter at Draven’s hostel.That boy… No—that Alpha.He pushed open the door to his office and slammed it shut behind him. The room
“Mom! Please—don’t leave me!”The little boy clung desperately to his mother’s hands, his small fingers shaking as tears streamed down his face. His cries echoed through the cold air, broken and helpless.“Please, Mom… take me with you,” Draven sobbed. “I’ll be good. I promise.”His mother’s face w
Night had fully settled over Ashbourne Academy.The hostels were quiet, but the silence felt heavy—like the academy itself was watching.Following the descriptions on the paper, Draven walked alone through a narrow stone corridor hidden behind the main training hall. Few students even knew this pl







