Keira feels bad for avoiding his best friend for almost a month now. However, every time she sees Zeev, which is every day, she always remembers and contemplates what happened during Valentines’ Day. She knew she doesn’t like Zeev that way, even letting him mark her after the kiss. Though it was not something she would feel guilty of towards her best friend, Keira still felt like she did something wrong behind Zane’s back.
Although she tried her best to act like nothing happened, she stopped visiting and hanging out with Zane outside university. She couldn’t help it. She wanted to clear her head first before coming there again and be back to her usual self. So, after a while and seeing Zane getting along with Zeev and Tyr lately, she thought maybe she was just overthinking things on her own. After all, Zeev never forced anything to her after the kiss, like dating or something. So, she is now on her way to Zane’s house after hanging out with Theo
As the light drains away from the sky, leaving almost all shadow invisible, the moon perceptibly peaks, replacing the sunrays of its glow. Surging breeze created rustling sound of trees in the woods, grasses on the ground, and birds chirping along with it. Discernible howl from the council leader, beta Marcus,gathered the Moon Stone pack in the amphitheater made of centuries stones which they called the Paramount. This revered place is where werewolves come of age, receiving their print for normal wolves, and the beginning of their first turn – normally at the age of sixteen. The pack gradually filled the rising tiers of seats where werewolves sit next to each other regardless of hierarchy. But there are intended areas inside the Paramount for the council elders and members, as well as the seats of the reigning royals of the pack. Gifting of marks and commemorating a wolf’s coming of age have been a special occasion in Moon Valley for both packs although they h
Keira looked at her buzzing phone from the table. She’s with Theo hanging out in the mall after she received a text from Zane asking her to hangout.It’s been days after the confession and when she thought she can shrug it off and act as if nothing happens, unexpectedly, it was hard for her. Her heart breaks even more at the fact that Zane never changed since Valentines’ despite avoiding him until after the confession. Although she also felt bad for always inviting Theo after she rejected him, Keira has no other close friends. But she made it clear to her omega friend that she only likes Zane which Theo just shrugs off being used to it.“Are you really not going to talk to him?” Theo asked.Keira scooped her pistachio ice cream first before answering. “I just need some time. This girl just got dumped by her best friend.”Albeit giggling, Theo can see the sadness in her eyes. So, despite havi
Moon Valley expands beyond the horizon of Moon Stone where the territory of Crescent Luna is located. Between the territories are unclaimed lands – a home to rogues and newborns. As werewolves casted out from their own packs, either voluntary or not, and humans choosing to embrace a totally different kind of creature, they mostly just wandered around; no laws governing them, no leaders who give commands that they need to follow, and no lifelines in the disguise of their mates – or at least they’ve been like that for centuries, but not now.The black wolf returned to somewhere after bearing the stinging mark Tyr put on her which made her surrender in a frustrated defeat. She smoothly turned into her human form and picked up her clothes from the same place she left them while massaging her nape, disgust and irritation written all over her face.But her nose slightly twitched when she smelled the very familiar dominant scent as she continued her tracks i
The semester is about to end. However, Keira felt bad that she’s been avoiding her best friend for quite a while now despite Zane telling her sorry any chance he gets. Not that she completely ignores him, but she’s just feeling awkward being her usual self around him especially after the rejection. She’s trying. However, it’s making her a bit sad that Zane has been spending more time with Tyr and Zeev a lot lately and she’s blaming herself a little for that. Today, she is supposed to go visit Zane’s home, so they can catch up. But she was a little surprise to see Tyr and Zeev outside his best friend’s doorstep. Such sight is not weird, only unexpected. So, she just left when Zane went out of the house and walked with them, Zeev leisurely resting his arm on her best friend like they’re the closest of friends. Meanwhile, it’s the first day of Zane’s training and the werewolves had been a little closer with their human subject after talking about the hunt. Thou
The professor is explaining something about Statistics and Modelling, numbers and formulas related to creating designs and blueprints. But it is all tuned out in Zane’s ears while he keeps his mind on the book he borrowed from the library called ‘The Werewolf Book’. Apparently, this book tells Zane studies of werewolves back in time, evidence of their existence and behaviors of this mythical creature. However, aside from those case studies and other theories, most of what is written in the book are already known to Zane. He was trying to research about the werewolf print Tyr and Zeev told him last time, but that information is nowhere to be found in the book.As he flipped on the next page, Zane’s phone buzzed, and he checked from whom the message comes from after making sure the professor doesn’t see him using his phone. It was from Zeev. His classmate told him that the next full moon will be a week from now. The omega subtly bit his lo
The afternoon sun casted long shadows of trees on the ground. The leaning rays of setting sun glazed warm and orange tinge to the sky. Summer is indeed here as Zane’s entire body feels the warm temperature rising. But that’s not only because of the season. The beads of sweat gracing down his chin, neck, and down to drench his plain blue shirt are making it even warmer in the humid weather. Laser focus, back slightly bent down, and knees finding stable balance from his feet on the ground, Zane tried to steady his breathing, albeit calculated, and eyes narrowed, afraid to miss something. He made sure he’s gripping the dagger just right, prepared to defend himself from the attack. He would look up the trees to check his opponent from time to time. On top of the third Elm tree from where Zane was standing, Tyr cautiously observed his human trainee, wearing a proud smirk on his face for the good posture and concentration on him. It’s time for sparring. But unlike the one-
“Remember to bring the newborns on the northeast part of the forest where royal elders will be waiting for neutralization.” Marcus, the beta council leader, instructed the gammas lined up in front of the council and guardians.“If you think you won’t be able to handle your full moon turn, you don’t have to remove your shackles and join the hunt. We don’t want to risk casualties,” the beta added.Every full moon, aside from the royals, elders, and council, the rest of the werewolves of Moon Stone pack, especially those who can’t still control their turns, are commanded to put on their shackles inside their respective fortress to keep themselves safe from the vicious shift. The high ranks of werewolves are used to the full moon, though the raging feeling within them can still hurt somehow, they have total control of their wolves.Since the full moon only lasts in an instant time, once the gammas can tame their wolves
Zane’s eyes widened when Tyr looked back and told something to Zeev. There are those blue, almost emerald, eyes of Tyr again he saw the first time they met. It’s mesmerizing to see up close like that, but also baffling at how drastic Tyr’s eye colors change. But he snapped out when he heard Tyr’s deep voice passed his ears.“A rogue.”‘A what?!’ Zane asked in his head.“There’s another one?” he voiced out this time.How are they going to fight four huge werewolves in their tiny builds compared to those creatures? Zane’s heart hammered in his chest. But he didn’t show his tension.“Shit!” Zeev cursed and looked at the opposite side to be ready for any sudden attack.A huge ebony-coated wolf with bloody red eyes graced under the moonlight. Zane almost gasped seeing the rogue. But more than its appearance, the almost glowing dark mark on its leg c
Tyr twitched his eyes from the warmth of the sunlight bathing his entire room. He grunted away his drowsiness and stared at the window for a few minutes, feeling nostalgic and melancholic from the memories of him and Zeev he just saw. It seemed like a dream, but Tyr just knew they were his memories with his cousins. Before he dwelled on too much from it, Tyr detached himself from the comfort of his sheets to start his day. As planned, he took his breakfast in his parents’ house and while they weren’t still in their best terms, Alpha Frey and Tyr remained the same except it quite not sometimes – especially whenever the pack alpha reminds him about the succession. “Are you ready for tonight?” the luna asked in the middle of their meal with her soft voice. “Hmm… How about you?” Tyr replied while munching his food. “I’m excited! We are excited.” Morrigan looked her mate from her other side who just subtly nodded. “You… don’t have to come if you don’t want to.” the prince cleared his t
“I’ve seen the mark last night.” “Me too. It’s my first time seeing a half mark.” “It’s amazing but kind of scary at the same time.” “No wonder he never takes off his shirt during trainings.” It hasn’t even been twenty-four hours since his first shift happened, yet Tyr had become the talk of the pack after seeing his half mark for the first time. It was finally his thirteenth birthday, and royal marked wolves normally went through their first shift once they reach the age of thirteen. It was a day Tyr looked forward to and had a lot of worries at the same time because he’d be flaunting his half print to the entire pack for the first time. “Hey, go back to Alpha Camp. Marcus is waiting for everyone.” Tyr heard Zeev’s voice, making the gammas scattered and walked away. A subtle smile plastered on his face and felt Zeev’s hand over his shoulder – a very familiar habit from his only cousin. “Hey there young wolf.” “Hi, Zeev.” Tyr casually greeted back while the older guy beamed at
Zane’s wolf automatically bowed as well, acknowledging the presence of the Moon Stone alpha king. Tyr remained on his stand, waiting for his father to stop in front of him. “We heard your calling.” Alpha Frey communicated in their wolf bond. The betas started capturing the rogues while their highest-ranking wolves assessed their own matter. “I never meant to call the pack.” It seemed that the moon energy from Tyr hasn’t subsided just yet as his response almost came off upset. “Hand him over. He shall be punished.” Zane panicked after hearing the pack alpha and immediately stood tall on all fours and covered Zeev’s injured wolf from the sight of King Frey. “Please don’t kill him.” The pack alpha turned to Zane’s wolf. “The council will decide whether to kill him or not.” “No.” Tyr interrupted. “I get to decide whether to kill him or not. He’s my royal subject. I get to punish him.” King Frey’s wolf straightened on its back, almost dominating the wolf prince with his size. “I
‘Zane!’ Tyr almost screamed in their link to snap Zane out from Zeev’s mark. But his mate continued to charge at him, eyes losing their focus.The rogues surrounded them at Zeev’s command, watching the royal princes fought. Zeev had a victorious and mocking smirk on his face while enjoying his cousin’s situation. Killing Tyr wouldn’t be that exhilarating to Zeev if it wasn’t for Zane. Everything he planned out gradually came into play in front of his very eyes. He internally praised himself for doing an excellent job in conflicting pain and torture Tyr using Zane.Snarl!Zane’s wolf snarled at Tyr and started attacking him again. All Tyr could do was avoid Zane as much as he could, not wanting to hurt his mate.‘Zane! Please! Fight it!’ Tyr pleaded in their link.Even the rogues were enjoying the fight happening between Tyr an
Zeev saw the frustration and anger in Tyr’s eyes, his wolf was desperate to come out and devour him. When he saw that slight hesitation to turn, Zeev took the chance to play the situation into his advantage. He knew Tyr will be much stronger in his wolf form than him.“Careful, Tyr. Once you turn, I’ll feed Zane to the rogues.”Hearing this, Tyr’s jaw only clenched harder. The more he moved, the more Zeev penetrated his claws in Zane’s skin. He could feel the invisible tearing of his skin and the same pain Zane was enduring. The blood continued to drip down Zane’s body.Feeling the strong senses and urges inside him, Tyr’s brows furrowed and quickly looked up at the sky. That’s when he realized, it will be a full moon in a few minutes. With a lot going on in his mind, he forgot about the moon cycle for the first time. It must be another reason why Zeev started all this because of the full moon. Newborns are u
When Tyr entered the room, he accidentally caught Theo’s glare at Zane who was busy catching up with Keira. That’s when his nose twitched and noticed the unfamiliar wolf scent mixed in the human scents in the classroom. His steps slowed down while he scrutinized Theo’s side profile, gradually drawing suspicion on their human classmate.‘Zane.’ Tyr called out in their link as he took a seat.‘Yes? Did you receive a message from Zeev?’ Zane replied while listening to Keira.‘Do you smell something strange? Or rather oddly familiar?’ Tyr saw Zane twitched his nose from the side before he heard his response. ‘A wolf scent? In this room?’ Zane looked around their room and figured out who could it be.This gesture prompted Theo as he easily read Zane’s subtle action, but he remained calm and quiet.‘A newborn.’
Feeling the subtle movement on the bed, Zane slightly opened his eyes, still feeling heavy on his body but he could already feel much better than before he slept. He initially thought it was already morning, but the dim light of the room told him otherwise. In his blurry vision, he noticed Tyr tucking himself under the sheet as carefully as he could. He faintly smiled and when he felt Tyr’s figure beside him, he immediately wrapped his arm around his mate which made the latter a bit startled. That’s when Zane felt his necklace around him that made him completely open his eyes.“Did I wake you up? I’m sorry.” Tyr almost said in whisper.Zane held his necklace and looked at Tyr with questioning eyes. “What happened?” he asked after noticing the puffy eyes on Tyr.The wolf prince forced a smile. “Nothing.”“I don’t remember wearing this.” Zane referred to his necklace to which Tyr carefu
Zeev of Moon Stone. Born with a royal mark, son of Morrigan’s late sister, Zeev grew up only in the care of his older brother, Garren of Moon Stone. He was very close to Garren, treating him both as his mother and father. His brother took really good care of him, giving him every form of love and attention he wanted even though he was also a royal subject to Crown Princess Amaris. He was a bit spoiled at least by his brother, and he was happy to have him around. However, the bloody ambush of Crescent Luna against Moon Stone cost his brother’s life. The innocent four-year old Zeev witnessed how his brother died before his very eyes, and Amaris, who was also ripped by a royal wolf of another pack – both of them died protecting the three-month old Tyr. At such a young age, the loss of his brother and only family took a toll on little Zeev. The trauma negatively impacted his innocent mind, shutting everyone around him for years, and not even socializing wi
As if woken from his own trance, Tyr’s eyes jolted upon hearing Zane’s voice. His claws almost tore the rogue’s chest once again, but he just quickly knocked him out and let him drop unconscious to the ground. His head snapped to Zane and wasted no second to go to him. Tyr instantly hugged Zane, he could feel his chest drop at the bloody sight of his mate crouching on the floor.“I’m sorry. I should have gone faster.” his voice trembled from the mixture of fear and rage.“I-It’s okay.” Zane grunted the pain. When he broke the hug, he turned to his side and saw Keira looking so horrified and shocked about what just happened.“K-Keira…” when he was about to reach out for her, she shrunk on her shoulders and started shaking again.“They’re gone now. It’s okay.” Tyr assured her and was about to approach her, but she faintly yelped, afraid of hi