All Chapters of Violet at Lunaris: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Today was the Marked Day. Every eighteen-year-old girl like Violet Purple had waited for this day from the moment they entered high school.It was the day when young women from all districts were given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a member of Lunaris Academy. An academy that wasn’t just a school, but a ticket out, a chance to rise above, to be chosen.It was no secret that the top-performing human students ended up marrying alphas, the apex of werewolf society. After all, the war two centuries ago had decimated the werewolf population, particularly the she-wolves. With only ten percent of them left, alphas had turned to humans for their mates, creating an uneasy yet necessary alliance.The werewolves had been initially strong and persistent during the war but a virus, designed by human scientists, had ravaged the werewolf population, killing eighty percent of their female population. The werewolves, faced with extinction, had no choice but to call for a cease-fire and

“It’s her, the one who messed up her Lunaris Academy application.”Violet sighed, pushing her book into her locker as the rumor reached her ears for the umpteenth time.She was not exactly famous around here, but today seemed to be the exception. All eyes followed her the moment she stepped into the school, and it creeped her out until she found out why they were staring at her as if she had grown two heads.Violet had no idea how they found out about the form, but apparently, teacher-student confidentiality wasn’t a thing here. Not that her teacher’s reaction when she received the application wasn’t enough to draw attention. Violet couldn’t help but recall how things had gone down that day.“Here is my application,” Violet handed the form to her homeroom teacher.“Oh, thank the gods. You’re the last to submit, and for a moment, I thought you wouldn’t. I was worried you’d end up punished for not following the rules,” Mrs. Florence said with relief, putting on her glasses and beginning

The new students joined the end of the breakfast line, chatting and laughing, blissfully unaware of the predator watching them.It wasn’t until one girl felt the scorching intensity of a stare that she turned around, a smile still playing on her lips, only for it to falter when her eyes locked with Asher Nightshade.Or rather, with his shades. Had it been his actual eyes, who knew what might have happened to her by now?She was one of the new scholarship students; like the others, she had heard whispers of his sinister reputation. Her friend beside her, still unaware of the abrupt change in her demeanor, remained engrossed in conversation until the girl tapped her. The instant her friend looked up and met Asher’s eyes, the light in her own died as well.Immediately, their conversation died, turning to face forward. A few nearby students noticed the sudden hush and turned to look, only to quickly avert their eyes once they realized it was Asher Nightshade.None of them knew why he was

The air was cool against her skin, the grandeur of the academy almost making her feel small. Violet clutched her bag tightly, the rough fabric digging into her palm as she eyed the stone stairs leading up to the academy’s main building.She was ready to step forward when a voice called out, “Hello.”Startled, she turned, only to see a well-dressed man in a tailored suit striding toward her. He looked like he belonged here with his polished confidence. And though Violet should have been on edge, there was something oddly disarming about his smile, as if it had been practiced to put people at ease.“You must be Violet Purple?” His voice was smooth, catching her off guard.Violet blinked. How did he know her name? Then she remembered the guard from earlier typing her information into his device. Of course. The academy must have an efficient communication system. Information sure traveled fast around here.“And who are you?” she asked, keeping her tone polite but laced with a thread of su

Her assigned guide, Mary, was a tall and elegant blonde with an air of nobility that suggested she’d never had to lift a finger in her entire life. It wasn’t surprising though; Lunaris Academy catered to the rich and elite humans after all.People like Violet were only “privileged” to be here—so she’s been reminded every step of the way. Since the moment she entered the campus, opulence surrounded her from the outside down to the inside of the academy grounds, making her feel out of place.Yet, for someone from such a background, Mary’s humility took Violet by surprise. It wasn’t great to stereotype, but the rich often fit the mold of being arrogant, entitled, and dismissive. Mary, however, was kind, with a calm, gentle demeanor that, oddly enough, put Violet at ease.That was saying a lot, given how much Violet trusted no one, especially in this school, where her worst assumptions had already been confirmed. Mary was a refreshing change from the students Violet had encountered so far