LOGINJhoanna’s POVThe demon’s massive form loomed outside, its jagged horns scraping against the sky as it released a guttural roar that shook the packhouse. Hannah growled within me, clawing to get out, but I stayed rooted, holding the barrier steady. Every second felt like an eternity as sweat dripped from my forehead, my hands trembling from the effort of maintaining my witch powers.My mate was out there. I could see his black wolf darting in and out of the demon’s reach, slashing at its legs with precision. He was fast, but the demon was faster. My chest tightened with fear every time its claws came dangerously close to him. Even Hannah cannot help herself but whimper everytime that happens.The barrier flickered again, and mom’s sharp voice broke through my panic. “Jhoanna, please focus!”I clenched my jaw and forced my gaze away from the chaos outside. The chant continued, the ancient words flowing from my lips with a power that wasn’t entirely my own—it is a combination of Hannah’
Jhoanna’s POVThe growl outside turned into an explosion of noise—screeches, snarls, and the unmistakable sound of something clawing its way into our world. My wolf surged forward, adrenaline rushing through me as I ran to the window. Outside, the pack courtyard had become a battlefield.The "doorway," as Luna Tilly called it, burned with an unholy light, a swirling mass of black and crimson that seemed alive. Demons poured out of it—monstrous creatures with jagged limbs and glowing red disgusting eyes. Their presence made the air heavy, suffocating, as though the world itself recoiled from their existence.Hans burst into the room, his face a mask of determination. "Jhoanna, get out of here! It’s too dangerous!”But before I could respond, a hulking demon crashed through the infirmary wall, its claws glinting with black ichor. Its elongated body moved with a sickening grace, and its guttural roar echoed in my chest. I shoved Hans back, my wolf already clawing to surface. “I’m sorry
Jhoanna's POVThe dawn of the lunar eclipse felt heavy, as if the weight of the universe had settled over the Crescent Moon Pack. The air was thick with worry, each breath I took seemed harder than the last. My hand instinctively rested on my belly as if shielding the life growing within me from the chaos around us. Luna Tilly came back when she was found that day when she ran away, but her condition hadn’t improved. And, to add gas to the flame, her words haunted everyone who had heard them.“It’s not just the curse… something else is coming. Something worse.”The memory of her trembling voice sent goosebumps all over my body. I glanced out the window where the moon lingered, pale and distant, as though waiting for its moment to strike.I couldn’t sit still. Who would?The packhouse was bustling with healers and warriors preparing for what felt like an inevitable battle, yet I felt useless. Hans had tried to reassure me last night, but I saw the fear in his eyes. He’d buried it bene
Hans’ POVThe forest was cloaked in darkness, the only light coming from the slivers of moonlight breaking through the dense canopy above. The air was thick with tension, every sound amplified as we tracked Luna Tilly’s faint trail through the eastern woods. My wolf strained against me, his instincts screaming to run faster, to find her before it was too late. And to come back to our Luna as soon as possible.I’m slightly beginning to regret this now. I should be by her side as she is pregnant, but knowing her, she will hate me for it. Well, I’m also concerned with Crescent Moon’s issues and wanted to help, so the only right thing to do is to find Luna Tilly as quickly as we can.Alpha Jayden led the way, his movements quick and precise, his anger fueling his determination. Alpha Aidan followed close behind, his usually calm demeanor replaced by a sharp focus that sent shivers down my spine. They were two sides of the same coin—Jayden, the storm, and Aidan, the eye. Together, they wer
Jhoanna’s POVThe moment Uncle Aidan and Uncle Jayden learned of Luna Tilly’s disappearance, their reactions were as different as night and day, but the pain and fury they felt were equally intense. Beta Trent had barely finished explaining the situation when the air around us grew heavy with the weight of their emotions. They both released their pheromones and my mate instinctively emits his pheromones as well to shield me.Uncle Aidan stood frozen, his usually sharp gaze clouded with disbelief. His lips parted as if to say something, but no words came out. For a man known for his unyielding composure, the sight of him so utterly lost was jarring. He clutched the crumpled note Trent had handed him, his knuckles whitening as his grip tightened. “She—she used her pheromones on us.” His voice cracked, barely above a whisper. “She put us to sleep... to leave us?”Uncle Jayden, on the other hand, exploded like a storm. His roar echoed through the hall, vibrating against the stone walls an
Jhoanna’s POV“The sacrifice must be freely given, a bond of blood and moonlight, offered in complete trust,” it read. “The Goddess’s judgment will fall on the bloodline, sparing only those who prove their devotion through unity.”“Unity,” I whispered aloud, drawing the room’s attention.“What is it, Jhoanna?” Hans asked, his hand brushing my arm.I pointed to the passage, my heart racing. “It’s not just about the individual sacrifice. The Goddess is testing the bloodline itself. This isn’t just about Luna Tilly, or Uncle Aidan and Jayden—it is about Crescent Moon as a whole. The sacrifice must reflect their unity as a pack, their willingness to stand together no matter the cost.”Luna Tilly’s eyes widened, hope flickering in their depths. “You mean... it doesn’t have to be just me?”I nodded. “If the pack offers something together—something symbolic of their unity and devotion—it might be enough to break the curse without requiring a single life.”The room buzzed with renewed energy,







