All Chapters of The Moon Witch’s Second Life: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Seraphine’s POVThe moon was full above Shadowfang and thousands of wolves were present under the moon. Wolves lit torches that burned in a wide circle around the ancient stone altar. Tonight was the night I finally became Luna, not just Rhydian’s mate in secret, but bound by blood and magic in front of the entire pack. I felt so excited. I stood barefoot on the cold stone, wearing the white gown the elders had chosen. My hands trembled a little, but I hid it and pressed them together. Rhydian faced me, tall and strong in black, his silver eyes locked on mine. He looked calm, but trust me when I say he’s ruthless. His jaw was tightened and he hated crowds almost as much as he loved me.The High Elder raised the ceremonial dagger. The blade caught the moonlight and threw it back.Rhydian stepped closer. His fingers brushed mine calmly. “You ready, love?” he asked.I nodded fast. My heart was racing. “I have never been more ready for anything in my life.”He smiled faintly. My stom

Seraphine’s POVThe candles went off, and only the morning light slipped through the curtains. I sat in the middle of it with my legs crossed and my new hands open on my knees. My whole body felt like it had been dragged behind a horse all night. I felt hurt in everything part of my body, emotionally and physically. I took a slow deep breath and tried to feel the power again. It answered me quickly. Violet sparks circled across my fingertips before I even knew it. I jerked my hands apart and the sparks shot to the wall. The old wood cracked loudly and I flinched hard.“Calm down,” I told myself. My voice still sounded strange in my ears.“Just calm down.”I closed my eyes and tried again. This time I pictured a small light, just enough to see the room. I felt the magic rise inside my chest, warm and eager, and I pushed it gently toward my palm.A ball of violet fire exploded in my hand.I screamed and threw it away from me. It hit the table and the whole thing went up in flames.

Seraphine’s POVI pulled the black hood lower over my face and kept walking. The snow fell heavier now, and thick flakes stuck to my lashes and melted down my neck. Every step toward the border was like walking back into my own grave.I knew these woods better than anyone. I had run them as a wolf. I had kissed Rhydian against that pine tree right there. I had carried baskets of healing herbs along this exact path when I was still Luna and everyone smiled when they saw me coming.Now the same trees watched me like strangers. I stopped at the invisible line that marked Shadowfang land. My boots sank into the snow then my chest tightened so hard I almost turned back.You can still run, a small voice whispered. Go north. Disappear. Let them think Seraphine Wynter is dead forever.I remembered feeling it when my wolf howled inside Rhydian’s chest. A pull so strong my ribs ached. She was waiting for me and she was fighting for me.I stepped over the border. Nothing happened, no alarm, n

Chapter 7: Lysandra’s False CrownSeraphine’s POVI woke up to the sound of bells ringing through the pack house. They were loud and insistent, the kind that called everyone to the central square. I dressed quickly in the black dress they had given me, the dress made me look more like a witch than ever. My fingers shook as I tied the laces. Why now? What is Lysandra up to? I had seen her watching me these past days, her smiles too sweet, her eyes too sharp. She hated me being here, close to Rhydian. And now this.The door opened without a knock. Eldric stood there, his face stern as always. “Alpha wants you in the square. Now.”I nodded and followed him out. Warriors rushed past with tensed faces. No one looked at me directly, but I felt their stares on my back. Outside, the square was packed with the entire pack, hundreds of them stood in tight groups. The crowd whispered in uneasy looks. Their bodies moved and they glanced at each other. Up on the wooden platform stood L