LOGINWhen the Vladclaw soldiers checked Shaina and Liliana's identification cards, they exchanged a brief look.
One of the guards glanced at the card, then at Liliana, before lowering his eyes to the identification once more as if making sure he had not read it incorrectly.Almost immediately, the captain's expression changed.Without making any attempt to lower his voice, he lifted the radio clipped to his shoulder."Headquarters, this is Border Post Three."A burst of staticWhen the Vladclaw soldiers checked Shaina and Liliana's identification cards, they exchanged a brief look.One of the guards glanced at the card, then at Liliana, before lowering his eyes to the identification once more as if making sure he had not read it incorrectly.Almost immediately, the captain's expression changed.Without making any attempt to lower his voice, he lifted the radio clipped to his shoulder."Headquarters, this is Border Post Three."A burst of static answered from the other end."The Moon Goddess' child has arrived at the border together with Luna Shaina. Inform the elders immediately."The transmission ended.At once, the atmosphere around the checkpoint shifted.The captain stepped toward Boren and returned the dagger with both hands before giving a respectful nod."Thank you for your cooperation."At the same time, the massive gates slowly rumbled open.Soon after, several Vladclaw vehicles rolled into position
The car moved through the late-night roads, its headlights carving through the darkness as the rest of the world lay quiet and still. The sky was heavy and starless, with only faint traces of moonlight slipping over the passing trees and the empty stretches of road. Everything outside felt hushed, like the night itself was holding its breath as they traveled toward Vladclaw territory.Inside the car, Liliana lay with her head resting in her mother’s lap, her eyes closed as Shaina gently brushed her hair with her fingers. Then Liliana spoke without opening her eyes.“Boren.”Shaina’s hand paused for a fraction of a second, her brows drawing together. She glanced toward the driver’s seat, confused, because she hadn’t caught any familiar scent from him at all.Liliana continued, still calm. “Why are you posing as the driver? I didn’t say anything when I recognized your scent earlier because I didn’t want to expose you.”A soft chuckle came from the fr
Three days later, Matthias arrived at the Redborne estate, where Liliana and Shaina were already waiting to welcome him home.The family spent lunch together, then the rest of the day in the easy rhythm of being at home, talking, resting, and enjoying one another’s company while the tension of the past few days slowly eased. By the time dinner arrived, the mood had settled into something warm and familiar.It was Shaina who brought up the matter first.“I’ve been thinking about the new facility,” she said, setting her fork down with a calm smile. “We still need to check possible locations for it, and I think it would be best if we started looking sooner rather than later.”Matthias’s expression changed almost at once. He looked from Shaina to Liliana, then paused when he saw the faint, smug little smile on his daughter’s face.He already knew.Liliana had gotten her mother to agree.Matthias leaned back slightly in his chair. “No.”Shaina blinked
Liliana waited in the healing ward until the injured shadow guard finally stirred.His eyes fluttered open, and the moment he recognized her, he tried to push himself up onto one knee.“Don’t,” Liliana said sharply, stepping forward. “Stay where you are.”The man hesitated, then obeyed, sinking back against the pillow.Shaina happened to enter the ward at that moment, and without a word she moved to his side, gently helping him settle more comfortably.“Rest,” Shaina said softly. “You’re safe here.”Liliana waited until his breathing steadied before she spoke again.“Report,” she said. “What happened?”The guard swallowed, his voice rough. “I was entering the chamber where Hibiscus was locked. Xazam was there. He’s now stationed as a servant delivering food for the berserked Hibiscus. I remained hidden while following him… to ensure his safety.”He paused, wincing as pain flared through his side.Liliana’s gaze sharpened. “Go on.”“But Hib
The following days were filled with nonstop coverage of Zykos’s trial. It was broadcast live across every major channel, and the entire werewolf world watched as the once-powerful figure was finally brought to account.In the Redborne mansion, Liliana sat in the living room beside her mother, a stack of blueprints and notes spread across the table in front of them. They were brainstorming new facilities and locations to be built, safe houses, rehabilitation centers, and shelters for the rescued victims.On the television screen, Zykos looked thin and pale, chained in the center of the Council Chamber’s Court. The irony was unmistakable. It was the very same spot where her father and mother had once been chained like criminals.Elder Faustino stood at the podium, his expression grave as he read the final verdict.“Zykos Furtooth,” he began, his voice steady and formal, “you have been found guilty on the following charges."“First: Human trafficking,
Liliana was already in Redridge when Neval and the others returned.She stood waiting with calm authority, her expression firm rather than cold as she took in the state of the returning warriors. The healers had already been put on standby, and the moment the wounded arrived, they moved in to tend to them at once.Shaina helped without hesitation, soothing those in the worst pain while the healers closed wounds and applied ointments. Those with broken bones were treated first, given painkillers to ease the worst of the suffering before potions were administered to hasten their natural regeneration.Liliana’s fist tightened at her side.She did not want any of them hurt. But she understood what this had required. For the plan to work, for the story to hold, sacrifices had to be made. It was a burden she carried in silence, even when it gnawed at her.Neval and Giorge noticed the conflict in her expression and knelt before her.“Master,” Neval said, l
The morning sun warmed the dining hall with soft golden light. Liliana sat at the long table, quietly eating her breakfast. She spooned warm porridge into her mouth, chewing slowly while her small legs swung gently under the chair. The sweet smell of fresh bread and milk filled the air. Ever
The weeks after their bonding turned into months of pure heat. Matthias and Shaina could not keep their hands off each other. Whenever Matthias finished his work early and came home to the mansion, Shaina would never leave their shared bedroom. She waited for him there, already wet and ready.The
For a week, the Redborne mansion buzzed with celebration. Shaina settled into her new life as Luna of the Redborne pack. Servants bowed when she passed. Her days filled with learning the layout of the grand house and planning small projects with the funds Matthias had given her.Matthias stayed bu
"Matthias, I accept the bond between us." Shaina stepped forward, helping the kneeling Redborne Lycan to his feet. Shaina was the sought-after Luna from the Silvershade Pack, home to the most dominant Omega bloodline. "Shaina, you will never regret choosing me," Matthias said, gripping her hands







