Crystal’s point of view: I jolted awake in my own bed, but something was off – I couldn't remember the past few days. It felt like there was something important that I was supposed to recall, but it evaded my grasp no matter how desperately I tried.I swung my feet over the edge of my bed and sent a mind-link to one of my friends, feeling like I needed to go out. I've been stuck in this room of mine for far too long ever since I was kidnapped. But for the life of me, I can't figure out who kidnapped me. No matter, I've been trained to fight, and I need to have some fun. My parents can't keep me prisoner forever.Crystal's voice, tense and teetering on hysteria, pierced the stillness, joltin
Melania’s Perspective-"Stop it!" I hissed to my best friend Linda, trying to keep my voice low. "You're frightening my sister. She should be celebrating; she's been waiting for her wolf longer than any of her peers. Can't you just dial it back a bit?"I observed Linda attempting to draw deep breaths, well-known for her susceptibility to panic attacks. My gaze shifted toward her mate, silently pleading for them to escort her to a different room. I echoed the request through our mind link—a unique connection the healer and I shared with others, excluding our mates, until the bond was fully formed.I gently nudged my father aside and knelt before my sister's wolf, establishing a mental link wi
Sapphires Perspective:Once I informed my sister about the new ability she was about to gain, thanks to Edna's announcement, I turned to Brock, my Alpha. Despite not being a wolf, we have a contract—I will serve as the pack witch for his protection. Essentially, we've got each other's backs, so I don't have to worry about anyone attempting to burn down my house.“Brock, let’s go to your office and the three of us can converse there,” I suggested with a playful grin.I watched as Brock headed out the door. “Brock? Where do you think you are going?”Brock looked perplexed as he replied, “To my helicopter.” His hand motions that he is leading the way.I huffed, trying to hold my cool, “Why do we need a helicopter, if we have me?”Brock knitted his brows once again in confusion, “What about my helicopter?”“Really? Brock, your men can’t be with
Sapphires Perspective: Morgana is a formidable presence, one that shouldn't be trifled with, and with Crystal being the chosen prodigy, her role may prove critical in the imminent war. At sixteen, Crystal's turbulent emotions leave her vulnerable—ripe for manipulation, susceptible to coaxed into a misguided quest for exaggerated vengeance.I had to conceal her presence from Morgana—mentally and physically. If Morgana infiltrated Crystal's mind, she could dominate her body. I was determined to prevent that at all costs.I had to weave a magical shroud over Crystal's mind to ensure only I could penetrate it. With a sigh, I faced the day I hoped would never dawn in my time, yet here it was&mda
Sapphire's Perspective:With Crystal's mind now shielded from Morgana's influence, I couldn't help but wonder who else she might ensnare—someone of her own bloodline. It hit me then: Yadiel, his gender notwithstanding, was vulnerable to her psychic grip. Although wielding her powers might elude him, he could still act under her influence in myriad other ways.Trying to block out Morgana, I reached out to Adrian's wolf through telepathy—a witch's means of mind-linking. "Come to my side, now!" The wolf complied instantly, and along with Crystal, they took up positions on either side of me. I quickly wove a protective spell around Adrian's mind, sealing it from Morgana's reach. Facing Morgana squarely, I declared, "These two will not be turned into your pawns." With a
From Stephanie's point of view:Brock had included me in every decision, treating me with equal regard, and it made me feel cherished deeply. If he hadn't already captured my heart, this certainly sealed it. Post-meeting, I whisked him away to his bedroom, promptly shutting and locking the door behind us, my arms encircling his neck in an intimate embrace."Thank you for involving me in all the meetings and decisions," I said, gazing up at him, my eyes brimming with both love and desire. But then Brock spoke, shattering the moment."It's only natural, you are the Luna of our pack, after all." Those few words felt like ice water to my emotions. My arms fell away from his neck as I retreated and stepped through the door, a cold realization settling in. I had been foolish to believe he saw me as his true partner, when, in reality, he was still seeking a Luna to command and produce offspring. It's not the idea of having children that I oppose, but rather the thought of being subservient r
Stephanie's perspective:As my father, Brock, and other Alpha representatives scoured the area in search of my sister, a sinking feeling told me it was too late. She'd set out to find Yadiel, likely seeking the truth about their shared bloodline.Yadiel had previously snatched her, using her as a pawn in a dangerous trade for me—and now, terrifyingly, she had willingly stepped into danger's maw.We were clueless about his hideout, the very knowledge that Adrian possessed, and the interrogation of him that we had yet to conduct weighed heavily on my mind. Both my sister and Adrian had vanished without a trace, and despite the intense search effort, her increasingly faint scent led nowhere. It was near the boundary of Brock's territory where both she and Adrian's trail disappeared completely.I had an inkling that Yadiel was employing a witch who shielded their pack from prying eyes. Locating it would be an impossible task without assistance from someone within Yadiel's ranks.The searc
Brock’s Perspective: I was baffled at how my mate shifted from seething anger to an eager desire to mate. I wouldn't question this unexpected turn of fortune. In gratitude, I offered silent thanks to the moon goddess for her positive gift.Without hesitation, driven by a distrust of interruptions, I quickly stripped off her clothes, then shed my own. A giggle escaped her, amused by my fervent haste—a desire that had been smoldering since the day she dashed away with her resume in hand.Gently placing Stephanie on the bed, I hovered over her, eager to lavish my attention on her generous curves. Suddenly, a persistent knock, knock, knock intruded upon us. I brushed off the relentless tapping