Home / Paranormal / W.I.L.D. / The Shore Between Battles

Share

The Shore Between Battles

Author: JZS
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-22 02:58:15

The beach stretched out like a painted dream, the sand warm and golden beneath bare feet, the ocean humming its timeless lullaby in the background. Sunlight glittered over the waves like spilled diamonds, and the salty breeze carried the promise of freedom.

It was supposed to be a day of rest. No battles, no training, no looming shadows. Just them—Guardians, mates, friends, family—together.

Chelsea had declared it “mandatory fun,” which, given her natural tone of command, meant nobody had been brave enough to argue.

“Okay, so we have fruit skewers, grilled kabobs, fried fish, two cakes, and—” Chelsea ticked items off her mental checklist as Ben walked past, already carrying a plate loaded like he hadn’t eaten in weeks.

“Correction,” Tora snorted, sprawled on a beach blanket while Liora toddled near her side, Kael already busy attempting to dig his own personal fortress in the sand. “We

Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Locked Chapter

Latest chapter

  • W.I.L.D.   Quiet in the Storm

    The cabin welcomed them the moment the door shut. It smelled faintly of cedar and smoke, the scent of the woods clinging to the beams and rugs, layered with something softer—herbs from the bundle hanging by the window, lavender and sage that Cheyenne had insisted on weeks ago. The hearth crackled lazily, flames licking low at the logs, painting everything in shades of copper and honey.Cheyenne kicked off her boots, leaving them haphazardly by the door, and all but melted against Gunner. The weight of the day—the endless planning, the sharp edges of other people’s fears and hopes—seemed to loosen its grip the second she crossed the threshold. Here, she didn’t have to be the Queen. She could just be Chey.Gunner said nothing, simply guiding her with that steady hand at the small of her back. He moved with ease, as though he’d known her exhaustion before she ever spoke it, and drew her toward the wide, cushioned couch draped in the kni

  • W.I.L.D.   Orien’s Test

    The news traveled through the Blood Moon pack faster than wildfire in dry grass: Orien was being tested.By the time the sun dipped low, painting the sky in streaks of gold and crimson, half the pack had gathered in the training field. Wolves lounged on the wooden fencing, children darted between legs, and warriors leaned on spears or stretched shoulders in anticipation. The energy wasn’t hostile, but it was charged—like a festival where everyone knew someone was about to get roasted alive.Serenya stood just behind Orien, arms crossed, lips twitching as she caught snatches of conversation.“Think he’ll survive five minutes?”“Depends who they throw at him.”“I heard Ben’s going first.”“Oh, he’s dead then.”Solana stirred pressing at the edge of her mind, but Orien’s calm pulse brushed against hers through their bond, steady as a mountain. I&rs

  • W.I.L.D.   Training the Next Gen - Part 2

    The chamber was dim, shadows clinging to every corner. Flickers of torchlight cast eerie shapes along the stone walls, dancing across the polished floor. A group of young vampires shifted nervously, their eyes bright, senses on high alert.Nalia floated toward them, her fiery aura glowing faintly, yet steady. “Darkness doesn’t have to consume you,” she said, her voice carrying warmth even in the shadowed space. “Fire can illuminate, protect, and purify—even in places where no light dares to linger.”A few of the younger vampires glanced at each other, skepticism written across their pale faces. One boy, barely sixteen, raised his hand. “But… we’re supposed to thrive in the dark. Doesn’t fire go against that?”Nalia smiled gently. “It’s not about opposing the shadows—it’s about control. Fire is a tool, just like your abilities. It’s strength harnessed, not unleashed r

  • W.I.L.D.   Training the Next Gen - Part 1

    The morning sun stretched across the treetops like liquid gold, dripping warmth over the pack lands. Cheyenne inhaled deeply, the scents of pine, earth, and her people grounding her as she stood at the edge of the clearing. Her heart fluttered—not from nerves, but from a fierce, steady pride. Today wasn’t about war or survival. It was about planting seeds.Wolves—dozens of them, some no older than fifteen, others already brushing adulthood—filtered into the open field, voices buzzing like bees. Excitement and nerves danced together in the air. Pups wrestled until their mothers nudged them back in line. The older ones tried to look serious, shoulders squared, jaws tight, as if pretending maturity could hide their anticipation.Beside her, Gunner folded his arms, looking every inch the commanding King Alpha. Yet when she glanced up at him, she caught the curve of his smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. He was just as proud as she was, thoug

  • W.I.L.D.   Sisters and Secrets

    The cabin’s living room had been claimed by the girls, no apologies given. Blankets were piled high, mugs of hot cocoa and tea covered the table, and someone—probably Tora—had raided the kitchen for an embarrassing amount of snacks.Cheyenne tucked her legs under herself, a mischievous grin tugging at her lips as she looked around at her sisters. “So, Serenya…” she started, drawing out the words with theatrical flair. “When exactly were you planning on telling us about the whole pure black stallion with hair like a shampoo commercial situation?”Serenya flushed, fiddling with her mug. “I… was going to bring it up.”Tora snorted. “Uh-huh. Sure you were. You’ve been all dreamy-eyed since we left your tribe. If I had to watch you two moon over each other one more time, I was going to puke.”That earned her a pillow to the face courtesy of Chelsea, who smirked. &ldq

  • W.I.L.D.   Shadows Remain

    Darkness pressed in from all sides, so thick it felt alive. Cheyenne couldn’t see her own hands, though she was certain she was reaching forward, groping through the void. Her breaths came shallow, every inhale heavy with the copper tang of blood and smoke.Where am I?The question formed in her head, but no sound left her lips. The silence was absolute—until it wasn’t.A low, dragging sound scraped across the ground, like claws raking stone. Then another. Closer.Green light flickered at the edge of her vision. Not warm, not like Koa’s steady glow—it was sickly, wrong, pulsing like a heartbeat that didn’t belong to her.“Alida…”The voice slithered across her skin, ancient and hungry. Not the Master—they had ended him. This was deeper, older. The syllables carried weight, like bones grinding together.Her pulse thundered as shapes began to emerge from the dark. Sto

More Chapters
Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status