River's gaze lingered on Thane's face, drinking in the warmth and compassion that radiated from him. Tears glistened in her eyes, but they were no longer just tears of pain. They were also tears of gratitude, of relief, of feeling seen and heard."Thank you, Thane," River whispered again, her voice cracking with emotion. Thane's face softened, his eyes filling with love and adoration."My love, you never have to thank me for being here for you," Thane said, his voice low and husky. "I will always be here, waiting for you, loving you, no matter what."As Thane spoke, his words wrapped around River's heart like a warm blanket. She felt a sense of safety, of security, that she had never felt before. And in that moment, she knew that she could trust Thane with her deepest secrets, her darkest fears.A few minutes later, Thane wheeled into the music room, the soft creak of the wheels echoing through the space. River followed closely behind, her curiosity sparkling like a firefly on a summe
As they stayed there, wrapped in each other's arms, Thane and River felt like they were floating on air. Their love for each other was like a bubble that surrounded them, protecting them from the outside world and keeping them safe in their own little world of happiness.After a few moments of just holding each other, Thane pulled back and looked into River's eyes. "I have one more surprise for you," he said, a mischievous glint in his eye.River's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "What is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Thane smiled and gestured to the door of the music room. "Look outside," he said, his eyes shining with excitement.River walked to the door and opened it, revealing a hallway filled with people, all of whom were smiling and holding candles. The candles cast a warm, golden glow over the scene, making it feel like a dream come true.At the front of the hallway, River saw a large banner that read "Congratulations, Thane and River!" in big, bold letters. S
A few hours later, River's eyes fluttered open, her gaze soft and serene. A gentle smile played on her lips, a testament to the peaceful slumber that had wrapped her in its soothing embrace. Beside her, Thane stirred, his chest rising and falling with the slow rhythm of deep sleep.River's gaze drifted, lost in the lingering haze of a dream that had left her feeling warm and cherished. Her eyes, still heavy with sleep, shone with a soft, ethereal light, as if the moon itself had left a piece of its gentle glow within her. The world outside seemed to fade away, leaving only the quiet intimacy of the moment, the gentle rise and fall of Thane's chest, and the soft, peaceful beating of River's own heart.In her dream, River's mother, Catherine, stood before her, radiant with a warm, loving light that seemed to emanate from the very core of her being. Her eyes, shining with a deep, maternal love, gazed into River's, as she spoke in a gentle, melodious voice. "River, my child," she said, "T
River's hands danced across Thane's skin, her gentle touch igniting soothing warmth that seeped deep into his muscles. Her fingers moved with a deliberate, calming rhythm, each massage stroke releasing a tiny tremor of tension from his body.As her hands worked their magic, a soft, golden light began to emanate from her fingertips, casting a warm glow over Thane's skin. The light was like a balm to his weary soul, soothing his pain and calming his mind.Thane felt his body relax, his muscles releasing their pent-up tension as River's gentle touch coaxed him into a state of deep relaxation. His pain began to ease, the ache in his knees and shoulders gradually receding as River's healing light infused his being.His eyes never left River's face, drinking in the sight of her serene, focused expression. Wonder, gratitude, and love shone brightly in his gaze, his heart overflowing with emotion as he watched River work her magic.As her light infused his being, Thane's heart swelled, his so
River Ravenwood wiped tears and snoot from her face. It was her twenty-first birthday as a wolfless wolf. She had spent the previous night in the forest, under the full moon, begging the Moon Goddess for a wolf, all to no avail. Now with swollen eyes, she stared at the mirror, envisioning her hopeless future as a wolfless first daughter of the pack’s alpha.Suddenly, the door of her room burst open without warning and River quickly sat up on the bed. Her step mother, Cecilia strutted in, with Lily, her nineteen year old daughter.“It’s your twenty-first birthday River. Did you get your wolf?” Cecilia asked.Before River could answer, Lily moved to River’s bed and yanked the cover off her. She checked River’s body, chest, arm, thigh and hair. Lily hissed and shook her head.“No wolf, Mother.”“You never cease to disappoint me, River.” Cecilia said in a triumphant tone.River bowed her head in shame as she awaited more insults from her stepmother.“I had my suspicions about you before,
River quickly freshened up and put on her favorite dress, its blue patterns matched her eyes. She rushed down to the throne room where her father usually hosts guests. Nothing seemed out of place until her eyes landed on a stranger sitting beside her father.“What took you so long, River? Come closer.” Cecilia, her step mother, rushed up to meet the hesitating River, whose steps had faltered as she looked at the seventy year old wolf, on the right side of her father. She wondered if he was the one they wanted her to marry.“Come sit here, Daughter.” Her father, Alpha Raymond, lovingly beckoned to her as he patted the seat to his left. River started sweating, her heart in her mouth, she felt like fainting but willed herself against it. Something was terribly wrong. Her father had never called her daughter in public, he definitely had never have her sit beside him. Was she being sold? She tightened her fists, swallowed hard and focused on her father, as she quickly obliged.“River, gree
Thane Thunderhoof, successor of the Lunar Pack, sat within his room staring at the moonlight filtering through his window. The outside world was once his battleground. He had been the perfect warrior: strong, fast, ruthless. Now, his legs, shattered by a brutal rogue battle, were glued to a wheelchair. His pride was gone, his confidence gone, his strength gone.This once mighty warrior, the future Alpha of the Lunar Pack, was no more than a ghost of what he used to be: broken and useless, he felt. The future of his pack seemed so bleak. The rogues; those no-good, damned creatures, were once more on the rise. It wasn't the pain of the wounds that troubled him.; it was the pain of abandonment and helplessness that was tearing at his heart.Axel was a fated mate who had left him for dead in that loneliest cold corner of his mind, and now everything associated, even with the memories of their love, was bitter, taunting remarks as far as his frailty was concerned.“What's the point of bei
“Is this a joke or a mockery? Why did nobody tell me you’re wolfless?”Thane growled at River, his red hair standing on end, his grey eyes turned yellow as his wolf strived to come out.“No wonder, I could not smell you. You really are wolfless?”Enthralled by Thane’s bright red hair and his eyes that changed colors, River was giddy at his beauty, showing even in his anger and in spite of his disability. Her heart melted a little more at the sound of his voice, though angry, it was music to her ears.“I will call off this insulting alliance.” Thane declared.River placed her hand on his and smiled at him.“Your father said you don’t need an energetic mate presently, just a good companion. How about we try out this companionship for some time? If it doesn’t work, we can always nullify the alliance. I can run away to the capital, if it will make you happy.” River suggested, determined to stay in Lunar pack and unravel the mystery of her lineage. There was a task waiting for her, which s
River's hands danced across Thane's skin, her gentle touch igniting soothing warmth that seeped deep into his muscles. Her fingers moved with a deliberate, calming rhythm, each massage stroke releasing a tiny tremor of tension from his body.As her hands worked their magic, a soft, golden light began to emanate from her fingertips, casting a warm glow over Thane's skin. The light was like a balm to his weary soul, soothing his pain and calming his mind.Thane felt his body relax, his muscles releasing their pent-up tension as River's gentle touch coaxed him into a state of deep relaxation. His pain began to ease, the ache in his knees and shoulders gradually receding as River's healing light infused his being.His eyes never left River's face, drinking in the sight of her serene, focused expression. Wonder, gratitude, and love shone brightly in his gaze, his heart overflowing with emotion as he watched River work her magic.As her light infused his being, Thane's heart swelled, his so
A few hours later, River's eyes fluttered open, her gaze soft and serene. A gentle smile played on her lips, a testament to the peaceful slumber that had wrapped her in its soothing embrace. Beside her, Thane stirred, his chest rising and falling with the slow rhythm of deep sleep.River's gaze drifted, lost in the lingering haze of a dream that had left her feeling warm and cherished. Her eyes, still heavy with sleep, shone with a soft, ethereal light, as if the moon itself had left a piece of its gentle glow within her. The world outside seemed to fade away, leaving only the quiet intimacy of the moment, the gentle rise and fall of Thane's chest, and the soft, peaceful beating of River's own heart.In her dream, River's mother, Catherine, stood before her, radiant with a warm, loving light that seemed to emanate from the very core of her being. Her eyes, shining with a deep, maternal love, gazed into River's, as she spoke in a gentle, melodious voice. "River, my child," she said, "T
As they stayed there, wrapped in each other's arms, Thane and River felt like they were floating on air. Their love for each other was like a bubble that surrounded them, protecting them from the outside world and keeping them safe in their own little world of happiness.After a few moments of just holding each other, Thane pulled back and looked into River's eyes. "I have one more surprise for you," he said, a mischievous glint in his eye.River's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "What is it?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Thane smiled and gestured to the door of the music room. "Look outside," he said, his eyes shining with excitement.River walked to the door and opened it, revealing a hallway filled with people, all of whom were smiling and holding candles. The candles cast a warm, golden glow over the scene, making it feel like a dream come true.At the front of the hallway, River saw a large banner that read "Congratulations, Thane and River!" in big, bold letters. S
River's gaze lingered on Thane's face, drinking in the warmth and compassion that radiated from him. Tears glistened in her eyes, but they were no longer just tears of pain. They were also tears of gratitude, of relief, of feeling seen and heard."Thank you, Thane," River whispered again, her voice cracking with emotion. Thane's face softened, his eyes filling with love and adoration."My love, you never have to thank me for being here for you," Thane said, his voice low and husky. "I will always be here, waiting for you, loving you, no matter what."As Thane spoke, his words wrapped around River's heart like a warm blanket. She felt a sense of safety, of security, that she had never felt before. And in that moment, she knew that she could trust Thane with her deepest secrets, her darkest fears.A few minutes later, Thane wheeled into the music room, the soft creak of the wheels echoing through the space. River followed closely behind, her curiosity sparkling like a firefly on a summe
Thane's eyes sparkled with excitement as he spoke, his voice filled with promise. "We could not have our lunch date because of your duties at the infirmary. No offense. I know you are doing this for me." River's heart swelled with emotion as she realized the depth of Thane's understanding and appreciation for her sacrifices."Tonight, I will make it up," Thane continued, his voice low and husky. "A candlelit dinner in the garden, just us." The words painted a picture of romance and intimacy, and River's face glowed with anticipation."Perfect, Thane," she breathed, her voice barely above a whisper. The thought of a quiet, candlelit dinner with Thane in the garden was almost too wonderful to bear. River felt her heart flutter with excitement, her senses coming alive at the prospect of a magical night with the man she loved.The garden, once a serene oasis, transformed into a romantic haven, its beauty heightened by the soft, golden candlelight that danced across River's radiant face. T
Their banter wove a spell of warmth, laughter, and love, wrapping them in a cozy cocoon of intimacy and connection. In this quiet, peaceful moment, their hearts beat as one, their love and affection for each other shining like a beacon of hope and happiness. The world outside receded, and all that mattered was the two of them, lost in the joy and wonder of their love.River's eyes sparkled with mischief as Thane feigned helplessness, his playful dynamic with her shifting seamlessly into tender, heartfelt moments. Thane's gaze locked onto hers, his eyes shining with gratitude and love, as he spoke words that came from the very depths of his soul. "River, you bring light into my life," he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.River's cheeks flushed softly, a delicate pink hue that spread across her face like a sunrise. Her voice was barely above a whisper as she replied, her words trembling with feeling. "You are my home, Thane," she said, her eyes locked onto his, her heart beati
Thane's journey with River had been a transformative one, exposing hidden vulnerabilities and forcing him to confront the past demons that had haunted him for so long. But as he navigated the twists and turns of their relationship, he began to learn the value of trust again. The walls he had built around his heart, once impenetrable and fortress-like, began to crumble, revealing a stronger, wiser heart beneath.His love for River awakened a new sense of purpose within him, a deep-seated desire to protect and care for her. She had become his top priority, his reason for being. And with Theresa's loyalty and Malcolm's guiding wisdom, Thane felt a sense of security and support that he had never known before.As the emotional walls that had once imprisoned him began to crumble, Thane felt a sense of freedom and release that he had never experienced before. He was no longer the brooding, troubled alpha that he once was. Instead, he was a stronger, wiser, and more compassionate leader, one
Alpha Malcolm, watching from afar, chuckled at the exchange. He shook his head, a warm smile spreading across his face. "Thane is in love, all right," he thought to himself, his eyes twinkling with amusement. He remembered the days when Thane was a hurt, brooding werewolf, full of angst and attitude. But now, he seemed to have found his footing, his heart filled with a sense of purpose and belonging. And it was all thanks to River, the young woman who had healed Thane's heart.Meanwhile, Theresa danced through the bustling market, her eyes scanning the vibrant vendor stalls with a sense of excitement and purpose. "Something spectacular," she whispered to herself, her mind racing with possibilities. "For Thane's sweetheart." She teased a nervous merchant, her playful smile flashing like a ray of sunshine. "Show me your finest treasures," she commanded, her voice dripping with mock authority.The merchant's nervous smile faltered for a moment before he nodded hastily. "Ah, Young Alpha'
Back in the pack house, Thane's voice echoed through the hallway, his deep tones resonating off the stone walls. "Move some of River's things to my room," he commanded, his words firm and authoritative. The maids, busy with their daily tasks, exchanged surprised glances, their eyes wide with curiosity. They nodded obediently, their faces set with determination. "Yes, young alpha," they chimed in unison, their voices like a soft, melodious brook. They hurried to comply, their footsteps light and quick as they scurried to gather River's belongings.The sound of their footsteps and the soft rustle of fabrics filled the air, a soothing background hum that seemed to vibrate with anticipation. It was clear that Thane's request was not merely a practical arrangement, but a significant gesture, one that spoke of a deepening bond between him and River. The maids, sensitive to the undercurrents of pack dynamics, seemed to sense the weight of Thane's words, and they moved with a newfound sens