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Kailey’s POVI was so scared that I started shaking, my heart thudding so loud I was sure it would burst from my chest. My legs felt like jelly, and I struggled to keep my breathing steady. "Please let Elyra be okay," I whispered to no one but the silent tent around me. Guilt gnawed at me—I had brought this beast to her doorstep, a danger she never asked for. How could I forgive myself if she didn’t survive?Outside, the growls and snarls of the beast had been terrifying. The sound of arrows slicing through the air and the echo of Elyra’s battle cries chilled me. Then, suddenly, it all stopped. No growling, no shouting, just a deafening silence that made the hairs on my neck stand on end.I swallowed hard, dread curling in my stomach. What has happened? I thought, gripping the edge of the bed tightly. Please don’t let Elyra be dead.Summoning my courage, I slowly stood up. My legs protested, still shaky from fear, but I couldn’t just sit there doing nothing. Step by cautious step, I appr
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Kailey’s POVThe first few months with Elyra were nothing short of magical. Despite her mysterious behaviors and quiet ways, she had a calming presence that made me feel safe. I didn’t know much about her, but she never pried into my past. That was a relief. For the first time in what felt like forever, I was beginning to feel like myself again.Two months had passed since I found myself in her care. Two months of learning, healing, and slowly finding joy in life again. I was stronger now, my wounds almost fully healed. The guilt and fear that had clung to me like a dark cloud were starting to dissipate. Elyra’s hut, hidden deep in the woods, was more peaceful than any place I had ever known. No pack politics, no betrayals, just the quiet sounds of nature and Elyra’s steady guidance.She’d become more than a savior; she was like a mother to me. A guide. A friend.“My little hunter,” Elyra’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts. She stood in the doorway, a smirk tugging at her lips.I turne
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Kailey’s POVSince Elyra told me about the pregnancy, I’ve been in shock. Days passed, and I couldn’t bring myself to talk or even eat. My stomach growled from hunger, but I ignored it. The knot of emotions inside me was too tight, too heavy to untangle.Elyra had been patient, but I could see the worry in her eyes each time she glanced at me. She left me alone most of the time, respecting my silence. Still, I could hear her moving around the hut, the clinking of pots, the soft hum of her voice as she prepared food or worked on her weapons.But I stayed in my small corner, curled up on the rough bed. The weight of my thoughts crushed me. How will I survive this? I thought, over and over. Elyra has done so much for me already. How can I bring a child into this mess?Tears rolled down my cheeks as I stared at the ceiling. The more I thought about it, the more hopeless it felt. My mind wouldn’t stop replaying the past: the betrayal, the banishment, Ezekiel turning his back on me.Suddenly, I
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Kailey’s POV“Oh, I don’t know,” she said, pretending to think. “Maybe I’ll slip some sleeping herbs into your tea to make sure you stay in bed.”I stared at her in mock horror. “You wouldn’t dare!”She laughed, her eyes sparkling. “Oh, I would. Don’t tempt me, Kailey. I have a whole cabinet full of herbs, and I know exactly which ones to use.”I crossed my arms, pretending to look tough. “Well, the joke’s on you. Sleeping herbs don’t work on me. I’ve got an iron stomach.”Elyra tilted her head, a playful smirk on her lips. “Oh really? Is that why you got dizzy last month after eating my mushroom stew?”I groaned, covering my face with my hands. “That doesn’t count! Those mushrooms were weird, and you know it.”She laughed harder, doubling over. “Weird mushrooms or not, you still couldn’t walk straight for hours. Don’t challenge me, Kailey. I’ll win every time.”I couldn’t help but laugh too. “Fine, fine, you win. But you’re not putting anything in my tea. I’ll know.”“Oh, will you?” she said
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Kailey’s POV“Your belly is already protruding,” Elyra said as she walked into the hut, her arms loaded with fresh game from her hunt. She set the catch down on the wooden counter, brushing off stray leaves from her cloak.I looked up at her from where I sat by the small fireplace, cradling my stomach. “Yeah,” I said with a little smile, rubbing the slight bump that had grown in the past three months. “It’s like it gets bigger every day.”“You sure it’s a kid in there and not just food?” Elyra teased, a sly grin on her face. “I mean, with how much you’ve been eating lately, it could be both.”I gasped dramatically. “Excuse me! You’re the one feeding me like I’m an entire pack of wolves!” I shot back, laughing. “I’m just eating what you give me.”Elyra chuckled as she began cleaning one of the rabbits. “Well, you need the food. You’re not just you anymore, remember? There’s someone very special growing in there.”I couldn’t help but grin, even as I playfully stuck my tongue out at her. “Spe
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Kailey’s POVAlright, Kailey, spit it out,” Elyra said, her hands on her hips as she turned to face me fully. “What’s going on? Dreams like what?”I took a deep breath and set down the knife I was using to slice the carrots. My heart was pounding like a drum, but I had to get it out.“They’re weird,” I said finally, looking at the dirt beneath my feet instead of at her. “Like… they don’t make any sense. But they’re so real, Elyra. It’s like I’m there, living them.”Elyra frowned, crouching down in front of me so we were eye-level. “Okay, start from the beginning. What do you see in these dreams?”I hesitated, chewing on my bottom lip. “I see… a woman. She’s standing in the middle of a forest. The trees are huge, taller than anything I’ve ever seen, and there’s this… glow around her.”Elyra raised an eyebrow. “A glow? Like light?”I nodded. “Yeah, but it’s not just light. It feels warm, like it’s wrapping around me even though I’m just watching her. And she’s saying something, but I can neve
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Kailey’s POV“I mean,” she said, giving me a pointed look, “where are you going to go? What are you going to do? You can’t just stay in this hut forever, Kailey.”I frowned, her words hitting a nerve. “I don’t know,” I admitted. “I haven’t really thought that far ahead.”Elyra sighed, her expression softening. “You need to, Kailey. The world out there isn’t exactly kind to people like us. You need a plan.”Elyra leaned against the doorframe, her arms crossed. She gave me that look—the one that always made me feel like she was about to say something I wouldn’t like.“What if,” she said, her voice cautious, “you go back after your child is grown a little?”I stopped stirring the pot, my hand frozen in mid-motion. Turning slowly, I frowned at her. “You know I was banished, right?” I said, my voice low but filled with disbelief.“Yeah, I know,” she replied, shrugging. “But your child… he might want to know his father someday. Don’t you think?”I slammed the wooden spoon onto the counter, my ches
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Kailey’s POVI opened my eyes slowly and blinked a few times. Everything looked different. The light was softer, almost glowing, and the air felt thick but gentle against my skin. I sat up, confused.“Where am I?” I whispered to myself, looking around.The place didn’t look real. It was a forest, but the trees were massive, their trunks glowing faintly with an ethereal light. The leaves shimmered, like they were dusted with stars. The ground beneath me felt warm, almost alive. My heart raced. This wasn’t normal.“Kailey,” a voice called, soft and melodic, but commanding.I turned quickly, my eyes searching for the source. A woman stood a few feet away. She was tall, with flowing silver hair that sparkled like the night sky. Her skin glowed faintly, and her eyes… they were the color of the moon, bright and full of mystery. On her forehead was a glowing crescent moon. It was the same mark from my dreams.“Who are you?” I asked, my voice trembling.She smiled gently. “You know who I am.”I shoo
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Kailey’s POV“Auren, go and give this bowl of food to your mother,” I heard Elyra call out from outside the hut. A few seconds later, my little boy came rushing in, balancing the bowl with his tiny hands. His steps were wobbly but determined, and his bright eyes lit up when he saw me.“Mum, Godmother Elyra said I should give this to you,” he announced proudly, holding the bowl up high.I smiled, taking it from him. “Thank you, sweetheart. You’re such a big helper.”He grinned, puffing out his small chest. “I’m a big boy now!”“You are,” I agreed, brushing a stray curl from his forehead. “Why don’t you go back and tell Godmother Elyra I’ll eat it soon?”He nodded eagerly, then spun around and toddled back outside, calling out as he went, “Godmother Elyra! Mum said she’ll eat it soon!”Elyra’s laugh drifted in through the door. “Good job, Auren! You’re my favorite little helper!”Over a year had passed since Auren was born, and he’d grown so much. Gone was the fragile newborn I cradled in my a
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Kailey’s POVI woke up feeling feverish, my body shaking uncontrollably. My head throbbed, and my muscles ached as if I had run a marathon in my sleep. I tried to sit up, but every movement made me feel worse. Elyra walked in just then, balancing a glass of water and what looked like a plate of fruits. She froze the moment she saw me. “Kailey!” Her voice was sharp, laced with concern. She rushed to my side, placing the tray down on the bedside table. “What’s wrong? You look terrible!” “Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence,” I muttered, trying to smile, though it probably looked more like a grimace. “I’m serious,” she said, pressing a hand against my forehead. Her eyes widened. “Kailey, you’re burning up! Why didn’t you call me earlier?” “I didn’t want to bother you,” I whispered, wincing as I leaned back against the pillows. “I thought it would pass.” “Bother me? I’m your best friend and your baby’s godmother!” Elyra practically growled. “You *better* bother me next time. Now,
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Kailey’s POVThe last few days had been a whirlwind. Painful, yes, but also so refreshing. Every ache, every sleepless moment was worth it for this tiny life cradled in my arms. My son, Auren, with eyes so much like his father’s, had become my whole world. I still couldn’t believe I had delivered him safely. If it weren’t for Elyra, I didn’t even want to imagine what could have happened to us.I was lost in thought, stroking Auren’s soft cheek as he suckled, when Elyra burst into the room with her usual energy.“Latest mother in town!” she declared, grinning from ear to ear. “Look at you, Kailey! And look at him! Your baby is loving your company so much.” She leaned over, tickling Auren’s tiny foot. “But don’t you think you’re overfeeding him? At this rate, he’ll be so fat, and I, as his godmother, will have to carry all that extra weight!”I laughed, shaking my head. “Elyra, he’s a newborn! He needs all the milk he can get. Besides, if he gets too heavy, you’re still going to carry him.
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Kailey’s POVI woke up to a strange feeling in my stomach. It wasn’t the normal kicks I’d felt before. This was sharper, like a cramp that wouldn’t let go. I groaned and shifted, trying to find a position that didn’t hurt."Elyra!" I called out, my voice shaky. "Something’s wrong."Footsteps rushed to my door, and Elyra burst in, her eyes wide. "Kailey, what is it? Are you okay?""No! It’s my stomach. It hurts so much," I gasped, clutching at my belly. "I think... I think it’s happening."Her face turned serious in an instant. "You’re due," she said, kneeling beside me. "Kailey, listen to me. The baby is coming.""No! It’s too early! I'm not ready!" Panic gripped me as the pain worsened. My breaths came in short, shallow gasps. "Elyra, what do I do?"She grabbed my hand firmly. "First, you breathe. In and out, Kailey. Like this."She demonstrated, and I tried to follow, but the pain was blinding. "It’s too much! I can’t!""Yes, you can," she said, her voice calm but firm. "You’re stronger tha
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Ezekiel’s POV“What is it?” I barked, rushing over to where the man stood, his hand pointing to the ground.“Footprints, Alpha,” he said, his voice quivering with both excitement and fear. “From the size of them, it looks like… it looks like they belong to a woman.”My heart skipped a beat. Could it be?“Spread out!” I commanded, my voice carrying authority. “I want the owner of these footprints found. Now! Comb the woods thoroughly. If we don’t find Kailey, no one—and I mean no one—is going back. Understood?”“Yes, Alpha!” they chorused, their voices resolute. Without hesitation, the men scattered in different directions, eyes scanning every leaf and branch for clues.I knelt by the footprints, my fingers tracing the edges. “Please, let it be Kailey,” I muttered under my breath. My heart raced as I signaled a few men to follow me. Together, we trailed the footprints, each step heavy with anticipation.The trail led us deeper into the woods, the prints crisp and distinct against the damp ea
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Ezekiel’s POVI met his glare head-on, unflinching. “What does it look like?” I said, my voice hard. “I’m dealing with incompetence.”Mark’s eyes narrowed, and he stepped further into the room, his presence filling the space. The guards immediately straightened, fear and respect evident in their eyes. But I wasn’t like them. I wasn’t about to bow down, not now.“Dealing with incompetence by stabbing your own men?” he said, his tone laced with disapproval. “You’re supposed to be leading them, Ezekiel, not turning on them like some rogue.”I rolled my shoulders back, my temper barely in check. “They’ve failed me. Over and over again. I told them to find her, and they came back with nothing. What am I supposed to do? Pat them on the back and say, ‘Good job?’”His expression hardened, his jaw tightening. “You’re supposed to remember your place. You’re not just some hotheaded pup throwing tantrums. You’re my son, heir to this pack. Start acting like it.”I laughed bitterly, the sound harsh and
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Ezekiel’s POVI sat on the cushion in my chambers, staring at the wall as if the answers to all my problems were hidden there. My fingers twitched, restless and agitated. It had been three long weeks since I sent my men out, and they hadn’t returned. What the hell was going on? How hard could it possibly be to find one woman? Just one?“Such pathetic guards,” I muttered under my breath, the words spilling out like venom as I kicked the chair in front of me. It toppled over with a loud clatter, but it wasn’t enough to ease the storm brewing inside me. My wolf growled, low and furious, a sound that echoed the turmoil in my chest.“Calm down,” I muttered to myself, though the words sounded hollow. How could I calm down when it had been months? Months since I last saw her. Kailey. Her name alone felt like a blade twisting in my heart. I ran my hands through my hair, tugging at the strands as the memories came flooding back, sharper and more painful than ever.The door creaked open, and Mason
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Kailey’s POVNothing really,” Elyra said, flashing me a playful smile.I narrowed my eyes at her, grinning slightly. “Are you sure?”She tilted her head, still smiling. “None that I can remember. But if I do remember anything, I’ll let you know; I promise.”“You better,” I teased, nudging her shoulder lightly.Her face grew more serious, and she leaned closer. “Actually, there’s something I noticed in the woods today.”Immediately, my heart raced. “What is it?”“I saw a couple of men wandering in the woods,” she said, her voice dropping to a whisper. “They were far from the hut, but it looked like they were searching for something. Or someone.”“Men?” I asked, my voice barely audible. “Who do you think they were?”She shook her head. “I don’t know, but it definitely didn’t seem like they were just passing through.”A cold wave of fear washed over me, and my mind spiraled into panic. “Do you think it could be Ezekiel? Or his father? What if they’ve found me?” My words tumbled out in a rush, my
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Kailey’s POVI opened my eyes slowly and blinked a few times. Everything looked different. The light was softer, almost glowing, and the air felt thick but gentle against my skin. I sat up, confused.“Where am I?” I whispered to myself, looking around.The place didn’t look real. It was a forest, but the trees were massive, their trunks glowing faintly with an ethereal light. The leaves shimmered, like they were dusted with stars. The ground beneath me felt warm, almost alive. My heart raced. This wasn’t normal.“Kailey,” a voice called, soft and melodic, but commanding.I turned quickly, my eyes searching for the source. A woman stood a few feet away. She was tall, with flowing silver hair that sparkled like the night sky. Her skin glowed faintly, and her eyes… they were the color of the moon, bright and full of mystery. On her forehead was a glowing crescent moon. It was the same mark from my dreams.“Who are you?” I asked, my voice trembling.She smiled gently. “You know who I am.”I shoo
