LOGIN“I have a lot to say, but no words are enough for how much I feel. I promise to support your dreams as fiercely as you've supported mine. I vow to honor and cherish you, to protect you with my life, and to love you with every fiber of my being. I promise to be your rock when you need strength, your shelter in the storm, and your partner in joy and sorrow. I'll be your partner in all things— in leading our pack, in raising our pups, and in facing whatever life throws at us….”I blink back the tears that have begun clouding my sight, he holds my hand tighter and brushes the back of my hand with his thumb soothingly before continuing."I swear by the moon and the earth beneath our feet that I will never take you for granted. I'll fight for you, laugh with you, and grow old with you. You are my home, Liana, now and forever. I love you, Liana,” he says.This is followed by deafening cheers and roars from the crowd. I blink back the tears as I begin my vows.“You’ve seen me at my weakest an
LIANA POVWolves from both packs gather in the moonlit clearing. I stand beside Kane, and our fingers are intertwined in each other's, as we face the sea of familiar and unfamiliar faces.Kane begins the ancient merging ritual, and while this goes on, I can't help marveling at how quickly life can change. Weeks ago, I was a tavern owner, struggling to keep my past away. Now, I'm about to become Luna of a united pack.The ceremony itself continues with a series of chants, howls, and solemn vows. Both packs move as one, as we trace the sacred symbols in the earth, mix our blood in the ceremonial chalice, and recite the age-old words that will bind us together.After the final words of the ritual fade into the wind, the rest of the night passes in introductions and celebrations. Packmates share drinks and stories around roaring bonfires, children laugh and play together, and even in the face of unimaginable loss, we find reasons to smile and hope for the best.When the sky begins to ligh
I feel elated hearing how excited she is to hear I’m her father…or rather, crush-turned-papa. It makes me relieved, because I’ve been worried about how she would take the news, and if she would accept me.Liana chuckles. “Yes, my darling,” she confirms as her eyes come to meet mine. There's so much we need to say to each other, but for now, this is enough.I shift Lina to one arm, freeing the other to reach out to Liana. “Come here,” I say softly.She steps closer, and I take her hand. Her fingers tremble slightly, and I can see the weight of years of struggles and longing in her eyes.“I'm so sorry,” she whispers to me.I bring her hand to my lips and kiss her knuckles.“No more apologies,” I say against the skin of her hand, before kissing it again.Then I open my arm, inviting her in, and she doesn't hesitate. She steps into our embrace, and suddenly, I'm holding my whole world in my arms.My mate. Our child. My family.We stand there, locked in a tight hug, and I bury my face in L
KANE POVIt’s a new dawn. It’s a new day.I stand at the edge of Moonlight territory, breathing in the morning air in a new kind of way. It's very quiet now, compared to the chaos battle hours ago. The serenity almost feels surreal, even in the lingering scent of blood and the scattered debris.I still remember the snarls of the rogues, the cries of the wounded, and the heart-stopping moment when I thought I'd lose Liana and our daughter.But we prevailed. We're alive, and we're together.Her warm hand comes on my shoulder, and I see her eyes tired but filled with a quiet strength that never fails to amaze me. I remember seeing her back there, in her shifted form for the very first time, and how she’d managed to keep our daughter safe like she said she would, and I was so proud. I still am proud, and will continue to be.Without a word, I pull her close and breathe in her scent. We stay like this for a long while, just quiet in each other's arms, until she says against my chest.“The
I tear into it with everything I have and my wolf revels in the long-awaited freedom to fight.Out of the corner of my eye, I see Mrs. Thompson. She's back on her feet and she quickly comes to shield Lina’s eyes from the violence, carrying her with her, then hurries from the room with Lina clutched tightly to her chest.I want to leave and follow them, but the rogue doesn’t seem ready to end this yet. Its fangs sink into my shoulder, and I let out a howl of pain and fury. But instead of weakening me, the pain sharpens my focus, and I twist in its grip as my own teeth find home in its neck. It thrashes wildly and tries to shake me off, but I hold on with every ounce of strength until its struggles grow weaker as life begins to, and completely drains from it. I release my grip and step back, panting heavily.I've shifted. After years of believing my wolf was lost to me forever, she's finally awakened. And in doing so, I've taken a life. This creature threatened my home and most importan
Then I see her eyes widen as she picks up what I've heard—it’s the faint sound of whimpering, of a child crying. And then, so quiet I almost think I've imagined it, a small voice calls out."Mama?"My heart immediately churns and leaps with an ache.“It's Lina,” I gasp, already moving.Mrs. Thompson calls out for me to wait, but I can't.I race down the stairs and my daughter's cries grow louder with each step. At the bottom, in a narrow hallway lined with heavy metal doors, I press my ear against each one, listening desperately.“Lina?”“Lina, baby, where are you?”“Mama?”It's coming from the last door on the left.I rush to it, yanking frantically at the handle, but it won't budge.“Lina? Sweetheart, can you hear me?”“Mama!” Her voice is clearer now, filled with hope and fear in equal measure.“It's okay, baby. I'm here. I'm going to get you out.”I turn to Mrs. Thompson, who's caught up with me.“We need to break it down,” I gesture at the door.She nods quickly then says, “Lina,
Josephine POVI caressed his back and chest. He’d been muscular before, but now, he was bulkier than ever. His body was solid stone, yet he touched me with such gentleness. I needed more.I knew I shouldn’t open that door again, especially when I wasn’t ready to forgive him. My heart remained caged
Caleb POVFate certainly had a way of doing something. Like deciding Josephine was my mate when I didn’t want one. It felt like the hand of destiny was still trying to push us together.“Something like that,” I said with a sigh. “I’m pretty sure the wolf, Josephine, is the one who sold Frankie the
Josephine POVI hesitated. Having Caleb spend time with Theo was asking for trouble. What if Caleb figured out that Theo was his son? I couldn’t stop my hands from trembling, but my wolf wanted me to trust Caleb and let him take care of me. I wasn’t in a state to deny my wolf—not while fear still g
Josephine POVI walked along the boardwalk, Theo’s small hand in mine. With tourist season coming to an end, I could close the store on Sundays and spend more time with my kid. It felt more important than ever after Caleb turned up.“Are we going to swim today, Mama?” Theo asked, staring out at the







