CatrinaAs I finished, my breath was coming in gasps, and my pulse was pounding. One more thing this blessing managed to do. It sealed Celeste and her magic. I clench my power instantly since I can still feel it coursing through me; I don't need to do a second wave. This is enough. I looked away.Zeke was just inches away from me, and I could hear his heartbeat and sense his breathing. With a firm hold, Alex wrapped his arm around his mate, their glances at Celeste and me in return.Zeke, them, and I realized that no one from the Blackthorn group had ever witnessed me using this blessing. I used it for the first time in the hospital.Their eyes conveyed conflicting emotions. I just hope it is not dread. Zeke gave me a slow nod. "So... this is the first time I've seen you use it. It was... beyond my expectations. Can you do that again?" He asked, sounding like a kid asking to be shown another magic trick."Who should be my next target?" I raised one eyebrow, swayed my fingers in the

CatrinaI raised one eyebrow. Morea chuckled. "It wouldn't look this good on anyone else. Listen, you don't require a custom dress to make you stand out. Now I believe blue is your color, and you look like you were made to wear this one," she said. "Thanks," I said, feeling a surge of warmth in my heart. "But have you checked how you look in the mirror? You look like you could easily captivate anyone who lays eyes on you."Morea was dressed in a glittery magenta gown. The design had a mermaid-like appearance, with a skirt that was slit up to the knee. She appeared slender while still highlighting her natural curves. "I intentionally put a little too much effort into my look tonight. You know what? The Alphas will arrive and..." Morea paused, her breath catching in her throat. Looking nervous. "There's a chance that my mate is one of the guests since I don't think my mate will be someone from this pack." She gave me a soft smile. Morea had already reached the age where werewolves

CatrinaI held my breath as we stepped into the venue; Morea and I locked eyes, and I don't think many thanks and compliments would do justice. She transformed this place into an amazing venue, and I recall that she had a limited timeframe to get ready for this. This open space was already in a state of neglect, as there weren't any events that needed to be held there. Carlo and the council's busy schedule often took them away from the pack, so this place has not received care.The grass appeared to be quite overgrown before, and there was an abundance of twigs scattered everywhere. But tonight, I had the sensation that I was stepping into a fairy's dwelling. This is what I always imagined every time I read those creatures' stories. The color she chose is simply perfect, with a softness that exudes a sense of sacredness. The arrangement of flowers, lace, and lights is gathered and centered on a lamp that resembles a full moon. It has some magic in it, with the soft purple shades emit

CatrinaHis smile fills me with an exhilarating rush. I'm unsure if he'll feel the same sensations as me when his canines pierce my skin, but it would be unjust if Carlo didn't. I let a smile play on my lips as I unfastened his button-down shirt. Exposing the skin of his neck, Carlo lowers his body, allowing me to access the spot where I will leave my mark. Even so, I still had to stay on tiptoe."Ready?" I asked, releasing a small chuckle. He responded with an impatient murmur. "All alright." I gently ran my fingers over his skin, causing Carlo to close his eyes in response to the delicate touch. He tightened his jaw. I was about to sink my teeth when I noticed a distinct black mark on his skin. It lacked a defined form, resembling a gathering of smoke. It was the mark Celeste had left on him that night under the Azure Moon.I lightly touched it with my finger, and in an instant, a flurry of vivid images—like a movie in a time-lapse—danced before my eyes.That was a pitch-black ni

Carlo.Even though I had already made sure that there would be a high level of security at our marking ceremony tonight, how can I still detect their presence nearby? That should be impossible.I know that Catrina also noticed the same thing since, the very next second, she allowed her power to make a shield that encircled us. It formed a barrier of protection in the same way that those monsters emerge from the shadows. Their appearance is exactly the same as it was before, with unsightly scars covering their entire body in every spot.They must have sensed our aura, so they followed us here. I remember that some of our prisoners are in the state of dying; they might die in the dungeon, but there's no way they can transform into these creatures without Celeste's magic.Celeste is locked up in a specially designed, isolated prison, which, as Catrina claims, has sealed her powers. Celeste shouldn't be able to do this.Has she managed to escape? But how is that possible?Catrina summons