"Erin is my wolf, Crystal. I have created her by my own hand." This time, Crystal was stunned again. She had been gifted a wolf that the moon Goddess herself had created. But as she understood this, many previously unanswered questions were answered. Like how she was resistant to being hurt by silver and why she survived the wolfsbane time and again. Erin was no normal wolf. A small hope that Crystal had held onto that they wouldn't have to fight for war was extinguished. "Silly child. Your life has been a battle for the past decade and more and yet you dream of not having a war. Haven't you been preparing for one for the last two years? Or was it all to pacify my Erin who has been thirsty for the blood of those who hurt her family?" A bit shamefully Crystal looked down at her feet. She had indeed wanted to get revenge for her parents and worked actively for it but she also wanted to protect the innocent. In the deep recesses of her mind, her wish had been to have a peaceful life

As the small wolf crawled backwards, a surge of triumph raced through Erin. Yes. These little dogs had the gall to plot against her and call her crazy. She would teach them all a lesson. She wanted peace and the best way to get it was to get rid of those who created disruptions. Erin's voice floated through the air as she commanded the wolf," Run." She wanted to hunt. Her blood was boiling for it and this piece of trash lying on the ground was not so fun. The small wolf shook it's head and whimpered, baring it's neck to show submission. Erin growled and her voice echoed, " Tell your Alpha, Luna Crystal Snowheart has returned and if he wants to remain alpha then he should come to pledge his allegiance." With that, the wolf turned its back and started to walk to the fast-flowing river. With a speed that left the other wolf blinking, Erin jumped and pounced into the river, swimming fast. Unlike her counterparts who could not swim unless, in human form, Erin had perfected the art of

On the morning of her birthday, Crystal woke up in her packhouse alone. But, while last night she had been grateful for the spell that had frozen everything in the past so she did not have to worry about cleaning up, she was really not happy this morning. She wasn't going to be roaming around wearing ceremonial robes. And all the clothing in her room was from when she was a small child. She would have to go about handling the task of hiring people and making them pack to handle the running of the packhouse. Until then... maybe she could steal a few of her mother's clothes. Muttering under her breath about the Moon Goddess not being kind enough to at least return her clothes if not her memories, Crystal quickly dressed in a pair of old jeans and a shirt. She had barely stepped out of the room when she was suddenly assaulted by a scent so delicious that she paid no attention to even the scent of a rogue wolf that came with it. Following the scent, she stepped out onto the porch and look

As Holding walked behind the screen to change into his wolf form, Erin watched. Knowing what she knew from her new pack member, she knew he believed she was a weak wolf who was suffering the side effects of Wolfsbane. And seeing the look of anticipation on the other faces, Crystal's smile widened. In no hurry to move, she spoke leisurely," From the looks of your faces, all you need is popcorn and beverages to watch the show. What a show of strength. Powerful wolves who are more than double my age and experience want to watch me fight." Even though the words were spoken with a smile, they sent a chill through the others. For there was no mistaking the underlying anger in those words or the threat. Soon enough, a long sandy coloured wolf stepped from behind the screen snarling at her. Narrowing her eyes, she spoke the words, "To the death.", letting everyone know that this was going to be a challenge until either one died. Just as suddenly, the sound of bones popping was heard and E

"Oh, he was born with it Luna. Scared me when I first met him." Nate commented from the side causing her to giggle. Unknown to her, the sound went straight to the man's heart causing him to narrow his eyes at the two. He was jealous. And not just jealous but enough that he was tempted to kill his own brother. Over the last two years when he had not felt much for her, he had assumed that it was because of the emotional disconnect he felt after killing his father. Which was the truth. The day he had killed that horrible man, his feelings seemed to have died with him. He had been lucky that Nate had not expected any show of feelings. And then he had met Crystal. Despite the attraction he felt for her and the feeling of being her mate, he had not felt much more. At least what he had heard one should feel for his mate. There was no possessiveness, no compulsion to be close to her. Just a vague desire to protect her. Keeping that in mind, he had even wondered if Crystal would be able to