I was alone myself in my room thinking about my old life when things were easier and people were nicer. When I couldn't sleep, my mother would come tell me bedtime stories to me as she sat beside my bed. I recalled a specific story my mother used to tell, about a courageous wolf that defied all obstacles to defend the people he loved. The brave wolf Luna, the protagonist of the tale, had to overcome unfathomable obstacles in a world where danger was there at every turn. But like the moon that kept watch over him, he persisted, his strength and will unshakeable.A grin of bittersweet recollections flickered over my lips as I remembered my mother's stories. It was a grin that was both warm and depressing. I missed those times, missed feeling my mother's soft hand on my forehead and hearing her voice telling me stories of courage. However, my smile vanished as soon as it surfaced, making room for the well-known pain in my chest. My parents' cruel and sudden deaths left me with a wound

I made my way to the mountain top, a place in the pack that makes me feel peace as well as sadness because from the mountain, I could see the ruins of the Moondawn pack. I had always visited this place since I was a maid in the palace which serves as a reminder that I must take revenge. But now that I am lonely, I decided to come here to take in fresh air. I climbed the mountain, my footsteps resounding in this quiet place. This mountain seemed difficult to climb and my leg hurts anytime I climb up previously, but now, I am used to it and I feel less pain. After reaching the peak, the whole world was at my feet. The great, living expanse of Leo's pack's territory fanned out to one side, the barren ground that surrounded the Sunshine pack to the other. I took a seat on the cold granite, my thoughts grounded by the rough stone under me. I could think about my goal, my vow of revenge, here. This fire had been kindled inside of me by the deaths of my parents, and I couldn't go to sleep

Ginger and Jason had been separated for what seemed like ages. Nothing could ever replace the vacuum that Jason's absence left in Ginger's life. The distance between them only helped their hearts grow fonder since they were so intricately connected, like two vines that had grown together.Ginger's excitement erupted as she opened the door to welcome him, and their eyes locked with a passion that only love could produce. She muttered, "Jason," with a hint of longing mixed with relief.His youthful charm was on full show as he smiled. "Ginger," he said, his voice full of love.Ginger was comforted by the reminder that he was real and present as his muscular arms enfolded her in a gentle hug and she smelled his familiar aroma. She felt the heat of his body on hers, chills running down her spine.She said, "I missed you so much," her voice muffled by his shoulder.Jason peered into her eyes and withdrew a little bit, his hands caressing her face. His genuine statement, "I missed you too,"

My room was bathed in a silvery brightness from the beautiful moonlight that filled the night. I was so anxious to see Leo that I felt like I had a fever. I had invited him to my room, telling him that I wanted to appreciate his kindness for getting me a sword but that was totally a lie since I had another motive. Leo came into my room, and I smiled to welcome him. I pointed to the little table where a bottle of white wine was waiting to be opened. With a warm, gentle voice, I said, "Leo, I have been thinking about that sword you gave me and I haven't really thanked you enough."Leo dismissed my thanks with a casual shrug. "You don't have to thank me for it. You deserved the sword since you are progressing well in our trainings and I felt you needed your own sword." I took the cork out of the bottle and poured the shimmering liquid into two glasses. Silently, we raise our glasses in a toast, the moonlight glistening on the crystal-clear wine.We drank and spoke, covering a wide ran

As the full moon night drew near, there was a tangible sense of excitement and expectancy in the air. For our pack, it was a very important night when we came together to ask the Moon goddess for her blessings. With our hearts in sync with the moon cycle.A feeling of enchantment permeated the night as the moon's silvery brightness started to illuminate the pack's domain. As my fellow pack members, got ready for the transformation, I observed with profound amazement. The ceremony was ready to start.In our pack, full moon nights meant connecting with the Moon goddess and asking for her wisdom and blessings, in addition to being a chance to transform into our wolf forms. I was so happy about this particular full moon nights as it was my first time as the mate of the Alpha's son and I don't have to hide in a cave to transform like I used to in the previous full moon nights to conceal my secrets. I felt the call of the wolf deep inside my soul as the moon rose to its peak and enveloped