ANMELDENLIANA POVI still keep my gaze fixed on the view outside, but I can feel her eyes boring into my back."Oh, I get it. Do you think waltzing back here now that Kane is Alpha will help you pick up your trashy life again? Remember what I told you last time, Liana? You don't belong here. You never did, and you never will.""Is that what helps you sleep at night?" I ask sarcastically.“Huh?” Juliet mumbles.I twist my neck slightly, glancing at her from the corner of my eye."Funny, I don't see much improvement in your life either. Still nothing better to do than chase after gossip and harass people? Some things never change, I guess."I imagine her scowling behind me.“Yeah, you told me back then that you are the one who deserves to be with Kane. You ticked all the boxes, you’re perfect for him. And yet..." I nod slowly at the view. "Here we are, six years later, and you’re still not Luna.”“But at least I'm not you, crawling back here after all this time,” she fires back."Crawling?" I s
LIANA POVIt smells… not like home. It never really was.The scent of pine and wet earth hits me as we cross the territory line, bringing back a deluge of memories I've tried so hard to forget.My heart's been doing this annoying tap dance in my chest since I left Moonlight territory because it knows we're heading back here. I keep reminding myself it's for a good cause; that Sam and the pack need this, but my body ain't buying what my brain is selling.I look up through the wound-down windows of the taxi and there's a massive wooden sign that reads "Welcome to Blood Moon Pack" in shiny gold letters. Not only was it never there before, but it’s the first change here that I notice. And as we cruise down the main road, more changes jump out at me. There are new, modern houses; the old general store's been replaced with some hipster-looking cafe. Even the town square's got a fancy new statue.The more I see, the faster my mind keeps circling back to Kane, who I’m aware is now the alpha i
KANE POVMoonlight Pack. They're a small pack tucked away in the foothills about a four-day run from our territory. It’s not the kind of place you'd stumble across by accident, but not so remote that it's completely cut off from the world. From what I've heard, they mostly keep to themselves. They're not big players in politics nor do they have much in the way of resources or territory."We're next," I mutter, more to myself than to Dan after doing quick calculations and eliminations in my head."You think they'll come to us for help," Dan finishes and I nod again.“Gather the elders for a quick meeting,” I add contemplatively, handing the folder back to Dan.He takes it with a nod and turns to leave.Something… I don’t know what, but it makes me grab Dan’s arm quickly.My eyes drift to the training grounds below me, where another pair of wolves have started sparring. But I'm not really seeing them because my mind is now racing a million miles per hour."Moonlight Pack… do we have any
KANE POVThe sun beats down mercilessly on the training ground. From my vantage point on the elevated platform, I watch two female wolves circling each other. The taller one takes the lead and lunges forward with a snarl and her opponent barely manages to dodge, stumbling slightly. She takes this advantage to land a rapid fire of kicks and punches on the shorter one.The latter tries to counter the attacks, but it’s not working. And in a matter of seconds, she’s knocked off balance. The tall girl immediately pins her to the ground with a knee to her chest, grabbing her throat with one hand and raising her other claws high in the air.For a heartbeat, the only sound is their ragged breathing. Then she eases back up, lending a hand to her opponent as she pulls her up. Both girls are covered in dust, with sweat cutting trails down their faces.I descend two steps. "Well done, Freya.”She smiles and bows her head respectfully."You effectively exploited your opponent's weaknesses. Impress
LIANA POV (continued)"Another cup of Persimmon juice, please!”I smile, already picking up a clean glass. "A cup of our persimmon special coming right up.”Then I pick up a bottle to pour out some of my homemade juice which has become one of the most popular items on my menu, much to my surprise."Here you go," I say as I gently place the glass on the table. “Fresh from the batch."The customer’s eyes light up after he takes a long swig."Ah, I swear this gets better every time. You sure you're not using some kind of magic on this stuff?""No magic, just some good trial and error. And maybe a secret ingredient or two,” I shrug proudly, my smile widening as some other men laugh agreeably from their seats.When I think back to those days and weeks of aimless wandering six years ago, after I left my hometown and packed, I’m just grateful. It was fate, or maybe just dumb luck that led me to Moonlight Pack. I remember stumbling into town, exhausted and wary, expecting to be turned away li
LIANA POV"Another cup of Persimmon juice, please!”I smile, already picking up a clean glass. "A cup of our persimmon special coming right up.”Then I pick up a bottle to pour out some of my homemade juice which has become one of the most popular items on my menu, much to my surprise."Here you go," I say as I gently place the glass on the table. “Fresh from the batch."The customer’s eyes light up after he takes a long swig."Ah, I swear this gets better every time. You sure you're not using some kind of magic on this stuff?""No magic, just some good trial and error. And maybe a secret ingredient or two,” I shrug proudly, my smile widening as some other men laugh agreeably from their seats.When I think back to those days and weeks of aimless wandering six years ago, after I left my hometown and packed, I’m just grateful. It was fate, or maybe just dumb luck that led me to Moonlight Pack. I remember stumbling into town, exhausted and wary, expecting to be turned away like I had bee
ELENA POVThis was a mess. My mind raced as Arthur and I carefully laid Jonah and Elder Marcus into my car. This was all my fault. Maybe I should have acted sooner. Maybe I should have used my powers.Jonah's arm hung at a painful angle, the bone visibly broken, and his chest was covered with blood
ARTHUR POVThe moment I heard the words "Elena's daughter," it felt like the ground had been pulled out from under me. My mind raced, trying to make sense of it. A daughter? My chest tightened with jealousy and confusion. Who could the father be? My wolf growled inside me, ready to find and tear th
Keep reading for the opening chapter of the next standalone novel in the seriesELENA POV Air whooshed into my lungs, ragged and desperate.I am going to die this time! No one is going to save me.My hands scrambled at my throat, clawing for a breath that wouldn't come. The grip lingered. The pres
Josephine’s POVThe others shifted back to their human forms.“We’ll search the place,” OSCAR said. “You stay with your boy.”I nodded and placed my hand on the door.“Are you okay, Theo?” I asked.“I’m okay,” he murmured.“You sure?” I asked.“I’m scared.”“I know, baby. But everything is going to







