Novels by Alex Lupin

EverestThe morning sunlight filtered through the wide, airy windows of the packhouse, bathing the room in soft, golden hues. The smell of fresh flowers and faint lavender incense filled the air, mingling with the excited buzz of voices from the pack outside. My chest tightened—not with fear, but anticipation. Today, I would stand before the Onyx Moon pack, Finn at my side, and take my place as their Luna.The thought sent a strange mix of nerves and excitement fluttering through me.“You’re going to wear a hole in the floor if you keep pacing like that,” Kali teased from her seat by the mirror. She was brushing out her dark hair, her expression warm but amused.I froze mid-step and shot her a playful glare. “Easy for you to say. You’re not the one about to get up in front of hundreds of people and have your hand sliced open.”“You’ll be fine,” Lupin chimed in from where she was lounging on the bed. “They already love you. You’re basically their Luna now; this is just a formality.”“A

EverestThe air was heavy with magic that night, thick and electric, as we gathered in a clearing under the pale light of the half-moon. Megandra stood at the center, her movements precise as she laid out the final pieces of the ritual. The ground around her shimmered faintly, traced with glowing runes that seemed to hum with life.Theo lay in the center of the circle, his massive, hairless form bound by thick silver chains laced with wolfsbane. His black eyes glinted with a primal, feral rage, but he didn’t struggle. Not anymore. The beast was tired, his breath labored as if some part of him knew this was the end of his torment—one way or another.I stood beside Finn, his hand gripping mine tightly. I could feel the tension radiating off him, his wolf pacing beneath his skin. He’d agreed to this—to give Theo a chance—but I knew it wasn’t easy for him.“You sure about this?” Finn asked, his voice low, his eyes locked on Theo, as though he'd prefer to just end it himself.“Yes,” I said

EverestThe crunch of gravel under tires drew my attention to the packhouse gates. I stood on the porch after spending the rest of the day getting reaquainted with Finn. My hands gripped the railing as I watched the convoy of black SUVs pull into the courtyard. My stomach churned, a mix of relief and anxiety swirling through me.“They’re here,” I murmured, my voice barely audible over the sound of the engines.Finn stood beside me, his arms crossed, his presence grounding even as tension radiated off him in waves. I glanced up at him, and he met my gaze, his eyes soft but weary.The car doors opened almost in unison. My mother was the first out, her white-blonde hair catching the sunset light like spun silk. She was a vision of strength, her posture straight and proud, but as her bright green eyes found me, her composure cracked.“Everest!” she called, her voice trembling. I barely had time to step forward before she wrapped me in her arms, her embrace fierce and unyielding.“I was so

FinnHolding Everest in my arms made everything else disappear for a moment. The chaos, the losses, the suffocating guilt—it all faded into the background. She was here, alive, and for that single heartbeat, it felt like nothing else mattered.The moment didn't last long.The door creaked open, and I looked up to see Rowena standing there, her face drawn tight. My stomach dropped. Whatever it was, it wasn’t good.“I hate to interrupt,” she said, stepping inside, “but we have a problem.”Everest pulled back, and I wiped at my face, quickly masking the vulnerability that had surfaced. “What is it?”Rowena moved to the chair across from us, lowering herself into it with an exhaustion I hadn’t seen on her before. Her hands were clasped tightly, the firelight catching on the sharp angles of her face.“Have either of you heard of Black Annis?”The name sent a ripple of unease through me, though I couldn’t place why. I glanced at Everest. Her jaw had tightened, her golden eyes narrowing.“Sh

EverestThe crackling fire danced before me, its light painting shadows on the walls as I sat curled up on the couch, nursing a steaming cup of tea. The warmth of the flames did little to thaw the cold knot of tension in my chest. I’d gotten out of the hospital yesterday after spending a day in there. Physically I’d been fine, so they let me leave after I’d woken up, on the order that I’d rest as much as possible to regain my strength. I’d planted myself in one of the cozy chairs of the library, reading about the Gods and Goddess’s of the old myths. My hand drifted to my stomach, still not accustomed to the appearance of the bump there. But it was there. She was there. My heart fluttered with nerves at the thought, but I took a breath and smiled. Fortunately, the acceleration of the pregnancy had projected me past the morning sickness part.Kali and Caleb had been ensuring the pack was being taken care of while Finn and I had been in the hospital. Finn had been healing, slowly but sur

EverestThe sunlight was soft, golden, and endless. It stretched out in every direction, filling a horizonless expanse that felt neither warm nor cold, neither real nor unreal. I stood in the middle of a field, barefoot, the soft hum of power thrumming beneath my feet. My hands felt empty, weightless, but when I looked down, they were glowing faintly, the same soft gold as the field around me. Behind me, the moon shone like a silver beacon, meeting the sunlight with a soft caress. I smiled, as my fingertips grazed the tops of the long stalks of grass. I felt safe here, at ease. I breathed deeply, smelling the sweet air, a delicate scent mixed in on the breeze. My eyes popped open in surprise at the scent.I wasn’t alone.A figure walked toward me, her steps light and deliberate. She looked... familiar, though I’d never seen her before. A beautiful young woman, perhaps in her twenties, with a torrent of dark red curls falling to her lower back that caught the light like spun fire and p