[ Elena ]After school, Lycan Nikolai’s guards picked me up and drove me straight home. Literal special Luna treatment, except that mine was only temporary.Well, I might as well enjoy it while it lasts. I already knew what kind of treatment awaited me when I eventually returned to my family. When we reached the packhouse, I stepped inside. Just as I reached the foyer, my shoulder slammed into something. Or rather, something solid collided with me. The impact knocked me off balance and I staggered, falling toward the floor. At the last second, I caught myself with my hand, but a sharp pain shot through my wrist.Wincing, I cradled my wrist and looked up to see what —or who— I had bumped into.Standing over me with a dark grin was the head maid. Behind her stood two other maids, their expressions also smug and amused.I rolled my eyes mentally, already knowing that they were here to cause trouble. I knew this because the head maid seemed to be committed to making my life a misery aro
[ Elena ]“The preparations for the mating moon gala are in full swing. This year, we're making it special by inviting newly mated wolves from other packs…”Adrian, Nikolai’s Beta, was briefing us, but my mind was somewhere else entirely. Nikolai had asked me to join him in the throne room to be part of the planning process, but I could barely focus.Today was Ronan’s birthday, and I was determined to execute my Plan B: sneaking out to the party without Nikolai catching me. However, pulling it off was proving harder than I had imagined.The packhouse was crawling with guards who wouldn’t let me take a single step outside unless it was on Nikolai’s orders. If I failed to make it to the party, Ronan would make a mockery of me for the rest of my stay in that school.I couldn’t let that happen.I let out a soft, frustrated sigh, completely unaware I had done so until Nikolai’s voice cut through my thoughts and dragged me back to reality.“Are you already bored, Elena?”I looked up, startl
I spent the rest of the time rummaging through my closet, searching for something party-appropriate. Frustration bubbled up as I sifted through one elegant dress after another. Dresses, dresses, and more dresses! Exactly what you would expect from a Luna who was supposed to always look polished and graceful.Then my fingers brushed against a pair of baggy jeans tucked away in the back. A small, triumphant smile spread across my face. Perfect!I quickly found a shirt that matched, along with a simple beanie to cover my hair. Laying them out neatly on the bed, another smile crossed my lips. This was the first party I had ever been invited to, and I couldn’t afford to mess it up.With an hour left to go, I rushed into the bathroom for a quick shower. Afterward, I did the bare minimum with my makeup. Just a swipe of lip gloss and a bit of mascara. As I glanced at my reflection in the mirror, I gave myself a wink, feeling oddly accomplished.I mean, being able to handle lip gloss and ma
[ Elena ]“So… your so-called ‘friends’ are the Bloodmoon siblings.” Nikolai said, his voice calm but laced with amusement. He had just parked the car at the entrance of the party, where Ronan and Celeste stood outside, casually sharing wraps of some illegal substance with their group before disappearing back inside.My throat went dry, and I froze, feeling my palms turn clammy, my stomach in knots. He had figured it out.Ugh! Why did he insist on coming with me in the first place?“You’re terrible at keeping secrets, Elena.” He added, leaning over to push open the door on my side. His muscles brushed lightly against my bra as he did that and I felt my cheeks heat up and body warmed up instantly. But he didn’t seem to have noticed the effect that small movement had on me. As he relaxed against his seat, waiting for me to step out, I remained rooted to my seat and didn’t step out immediately. I just sat there, staring at him, unsure of how to respond. Fear and confusion had me roote
[ Nikolai ]If anyone had told me I would find myself in a room full of young adults playing a ridiculous truth or dare game, I would have called them delusional and probably snapped their necks out of their body if I was in a bad mood.Yet here I was. A thousand-year-old werewolf, the Lycan King, sitting among these bunch of kids, watching a bottle spin. And it was all her fault.My gaze drifted to Elena. She sat stiffly, her wide eyes focused on the spinning bottle as if expecting that it was going to land on her and explode. Beside her, the freakishly enthusiastic redhead, Celeste Bloodmoon, clapped and cheered, her voice shrill with excitement.My jaw clenched as my eyes flicked to her twin brother, Ronan Bloodmoon.Children of Alpha Hayes Bloodmoon. Turned rogues after a failed coup to overthrow their father. Young, reckless, and filled with unchecked power, they were the kind of wolves you couldn’t trust. The kind who smiled while sharpening a blade behind their backs.And I
[ Nikolai ]“Missionary? Are you serious right now?” I snapped the moment we got back to the packhouse.I had taken Elena straight to my room, and she had followed obediently, trembling like a frightened kitten.She stood in my room with her arms wrapped tightly around herself and her head downcast. I couldn’t recall ever being harsh with her before, so I never understood why she always seemed so nervous around me.Well, maybe I did. But it was only a few times. And you wouldn’t blame me. It was in my nature to dominate and intimidate.“I’m… I’m sorry.” She murmured softly. “Don’t be sorry. It’s my fault.” I said, pulling off the heavy hoodie I had been wearing, leaving my t-shirt on. When I glanced back at her, her wide eyes were locked on me, filled with surprise. “Did you just… apologize?”“Yes.” I replied simply, reaching to tug off my t-shirt as well. I did not miss the way her eyes lingered on my body, practically drinking up my muscles with her protruded eyes. I stepped clo
[ Elena ]When I woke up the next morning, the first thing I noticed was the empty space beside me where Nikolai had slept last night. I wasn’t surprised. Just a little disappointed, and it made my heart sting a bit. But I quickly brushed it off. It wasn’t like I expected anything different from him. Even the fact that he had slept with me last night was still a surprise to me. Still, I found myself biting my bottom lip, a small smile creeping onto my face as flashes of last night ran through my mind. I was still naked under the bed covers, a testament of our sexual escapade last night.I had been disvirgined by Lycan King Nikolai. And it had been the most incredible thing I had ever experienced.The way his fingers had traced along the curves and sacred corners of my body. The feeling of his tongue and his huge cock inside of me. The way he had torn into me painfully at first, but it was only a fleeting pain that was quickly replaced by sweetness. The way he had been patient with m
[ Elena ]As soon as the lunch bell rang, I bolted after Ronan and Celeste, weaving through the crowded hallway and nearly knocking into other students. I mumbled apologies as they cussed after me.I caught up with Ronan and Celeste just as they were about to enter the café with their friends.“Hey! Wait… can we talk?” I grabbed Celeste’s wrist with pleading eyes. She let out a bored sigh, then glanced at Ronan and the others. “You guys go ahead. I’ll be there soon.”Once they left, she yanked her wrist free —not too roughly, but enough to make her point. Folding her arms over her chest, she fixed me with a cold, piercing stare.“What do you want, traitor?”I flinched inwardly. I knew that was what they were going to think of me now.“I’m sorry.” I said, licking my lips as I struggled to find the right words. The speech I had rehearsed in my head was suddenly gone. I felt exposed and vulnerable. “It’s not what it looked like.”“Oh, really?” Celeste arched a brow. There was disbelief
[ Elena ]The Moon Mating Gala was just two days away, and the entire pack was buzzing with preparations. The academy had gone on a short break, giving everyone time to get ready. Young girls were beginning to fill the streets, shopping for dresses and accessories, hoping to shine their best at the grand event.I had never attended the Moon Mating Gala before. It was reserved for the elite girls of the pack —the daughters of high-ranking wolves, or at the very least, the most beautiful ones. The gala was a tradition where newly mated wolves, chosen during the last full moon festival, had their first official dance. They would present themselves before the Lycan King and Queen, along with other honored guests.And yet, here I was —not just attending, but standing as the Lycan Queen. Me. The girl who had never been considered worthy of an invitation. Funny how life could change so quickly… even if my position was only temporary.I had promised myself I would enjoy this moment and not l
Elena As Nikolai and I stepped into the throne room, I never expected the ‘important guests’ he mentioned to be Valerie and my father. But what shocked me even more was the state they were in. They were kneeling on the floor, hands bound, their clothes disheveled as if they had been roughly handled. Two guards stood behind them with stone cold expressions on their faces. I frowned in confusion.What had happened? What offence had they committed?“Sit.” Nikolai said as we reached the thrones.I hesitated, glancing down at the joggers and oversized top I was wearing. If I had known we were coming here, I would have changed into something more appropriate. It felt wrong to sit on the throne dressed like this.“Sit,” he repeated, his gaze locked onto mine.Forcing a small, thin-lipped smile, I obeyed, lowering myself onto my throne while he settled into his own beside me.From where she was kneeling, Valerie shot me a hateful glare. I still wondered what all of this was about.“Elena,”
ElenaWhen I woke up the next morning, I didn’t expect to find myself in Nikolai’s chamber. My eyes blinked against the soft morning light as I took in the familiar walls, confusion settling deep in my chest.Frowning, I slowly sat up. The pain from last night was still there, but it wasn’t as sharp. It was dull now, a lingering ache rather than the unbearable torment it had been.How did I get here?I tried to piece together everything that had happened. Nikolai had ordered his guards to throw me in the cell. Francesca had tormented me. Pain and thirst had drained the last of my strength. And then darkness.But now, I was here.In the room of the same Lycan King who had locked me up.Did he find me unconscious and bring me here? Why? And if he wanted to help, why not send me to the healing wing instead of his personal chamber?A soft groan left my lips as I ran a hand through my hair. My fingers brushed against something unfamiliar, and it was only then that I realized… that wasn’t w
NikolaiA bright ray of sunlight hit my eyes, pulling me from unconsciousness. Blinking against the harsh light, I raised a hand to shield my face and slowly pushed myself up from the grass beneath me.My heart clenched as my eyes scanned my surroundings.I was here again. Back in this place. This nightmare I knew too well. A memory that had haunted me all my life. A past I could never escape.“Get up already! Don’t be a lazy ass!”A familiar voice rang through the air, softening the ache in my chest even as it deepened the wound.I turned toward the sound. The sunlight faded just enough for me to see ‘her’ riding toward me on a horse, her golden hair flowing like silk in the wind. She was breathtaking. Effortless grace and strength in every movement. And that warm, teasing smile... it always left me powerless.As she neared, I quickly rolled out of the way to avoid being trampled, then got to my feet. She laughed, a sound like music, as she slid off the horse and ran toward me.Befo
[Nikolai] “Elena!”I ran to her slumped, unconscious body, my heart pounding harder than ever before. Panic seized me as I dropped to my knees, pulling her limp form into my arms.Her face was pale, too pale, and my chest tightened painfully. My breaths came in short, sharp bursts as fear gripped me.“Guards!” I roared, my voice echoing through the walls.Within seconds, they rushed in, bowing their heads before me. My glare was sharp and my jaw clenched in rage.“What the fuck happened to her?” I demanded through gritted teeth.The guards exchanged nervous glances, their eyes darting between me and Elena. Beads of sweat formed on their foreheads, and they looked like they could piss themselves at any moment.“M-My king…” they stuttered in unison before one of them finally spoke up.“We have no idea, my king.” Their heads remained bowed, fear evident in their trembling voices.I wanted to tear them apart, to snap their useless necks for failing to protect her. But right now, Elena wa
[Elena] The guards did not lay a hand on me, but the cell itself did. It was a wretched place —damp and suffocating with the air thick with the stench of decay and something long forgotten. A single, pathetic window sat high above, barely allowing a sliver of light to seep through, casting eerie shadows against the cold, stone walls. With a deep sigh, I leaned back against the cold, rough wall and slid to the floor. My face was streaked with dried tears, but I wasn’t angry at Nikolai for locking me up. If anything, I was surprised this was all he had done. Knowing him, I had expected far worse. Nikolai didn’t take betrayal lightly, and stealing from him—even for a good reason—was still a betrayal. I stayed in that cell until nightfall, my body growing weaker with every passing hour. My throat burned with dryness, and my stomach twisted in hunger. I had eaten nothing all day. I had left the packhouse without breakfast, spent hours with evil Valerie, and then ended up here, aban
[Elena]By the time I reached the packhouse, Tamara was already waiting at the entrance, pacing anxiously. The moment she saw me, she rushed forward, grabbing my hand in a firm grip.“My Luna, where have you been? The Lycan King has been searching for you everywhere,” she said, her wide eyes filled with worry. If someone didn’t know better, they would think we had been close for years. “He even sent for you at school, but you weren’t there.”“He sent for me at school?” I repeated, feeling my stomach drop. A sudden wave of unease washed over me —not because he wanted to see me, but because he had expected me to be somewhere I wasn’t.Or maybe I should be more concerned about the fact that he had gone to such lengths to find me. That meant whatever he needed me for was serious.I pulled my hand free from Tamara’s grasp, forcing myself to remain calm as I met her worried gaze.“Do you know why he’s looking for me?”She shook her head, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.“Was he angry?
[ Elena ]The next morning, after being dropped off at school, I didn’t go inside.Instead, I slipped into a corner, pulled a hoodie over my head to hide my identity, and hailed a cab. As I climbed in, I clutched my backpack tightly against my stomach, nerves twisting inside me as the car pulled away from the curb.I couldn’t believe I was skipping school for this.But this was important.As the cab rolled to a stop in front of my father’s house, I hesitated.The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror and I handed him the fare. He drove off, leaving me alone in front of the place I once called home.I stared at the house, my backpack still clutched close and my heart pounding against my ribs.Memories flooded my mind —painful, suffocating memories.The way they had made my life a living hell. How they had turned me into a slave in my own home. And even now, after I had escaped their clutches, they still wouldn’t leave me alone.I swallowed the lump in my throat and took a de
[ Elena ]As soon as the lunch bell rang, I bolted after Ronan and Celeste, weaving through the crowded hallway and nearly knocking into other students. I mumbled apologies as they cussed after me.I caught up with Ronan and Celeste just as they were about to enter the café with their friends.“Hey! Wait… can we talk?” I grabbed Celeste’s wrist with pleading eyes. She let out a bored sigh, then glanced at Ronan and the others. “You guys go ahead. I’ll be there soon.”Once they left, she yanked her wrist free —not too roughly, but enough to make her point. Folding her arms over her chest, she fixed me with a cold, piercing stare.“What do you want, traitor?”I flinched inwardly. I knew that was what they were going to think of me now.“I’m sorry.” I said, licking my lips as I struggled to find the right words. The speech I had rehearsed in my head was suddenly gone. I felt exposed and vulnerable. “It’s not what it looked like.”“Oh, really?” Celeste arched a brow. There was disbelief