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Chapter 11: The Beta and the Gamma
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Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 12: The Ice Begins to Crack
LIRAIt started with small things.A cup of warm honeyed tea left on my table in the morning.A fresh set of riding gloves when mine wore thin.A silent presence beside me when I wandered the snowy paths around the fortress.Caius never said a word about it. Never pushed.But I felt him.The bond between us was a steady thrum in my veins. I knew he was near before I even saw him. My wolf—silent, waiting—stirred whenever he entered the room.And every time I looked at him, I hated that I was starting to see him differently.He wasn’t just the Alpha who kidnapped me anymore.He was the man who made sure I had warm tea every morning, who thought of me when I didn’t even ask for it.He was the man who stepped between me and his warriors when they stared too long, their eyes lingering in ways that made me feel uncomfortable, like they were measuring my worth or my strength.He was the man who never forced me to accept something I wasn’t ready for, who respected the space I needed even when
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LIRAI wasn’t supposed to be watching him.And yet, I was.Ever since Caius had taken me, I had kept my walls up, refusing to acknowledge anything about him beyond the fact that he was my captor. The enemy. The rival Alpha.But my eyes betrayed me.Because I had started noticing things.I noticed the way his pack respected him—not just as their Alpha, but as one of their own. He didn’t rule through intimidation or brute force. He didn’t demand submission with a single look, though I knew he could if he wanted to.He led differently.I saw him train with his warriors instead of just commanding from the sidelines. I saw him eat alongside his pack, laughing and listening rather than expecting silence when he spoke.And now, as I watched him haul a massive stack of firewood across the courtyard, I found myself frowning.An Alpha doing chores?It wasn’t unheard of. My father—a strong and just leader in his own right—had always preached that an Alpha should guide, protect, and serve their p
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CAIUSI told myself not to hope.Not to read too much into the way Lira’s gaze lingered on me a little longer each day.Not to let my wolf, Fenrir, get too excited over the fact that she hadn’t tried to escape in days.She watches us, Fenrir murmured in my head, his voice a deep, pleased rumble.She’s still resisting, I reminded him.But she is looking.He wasn’t wrong.I felt her eyes on me now, the weight of her stare pressing between my shoulder blades as I stacked firewood outside the training hall. She thought she was being subtle, but I knew when I was being watched.It took everything in me not to turn and meet her gaze. If I did, I knew she’d look away, that she’d retreat back into the guarded shell she had built around herself.Instead, I focused on my task, pretending that her stare didn’t make my skin heat.She is ours, Fenrir continued. She just doesn’t know it yet.She thinks I stole her.You did, he pointed out.You’re not helping.You need to make her see, Caius. Make h
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LIRAI was falling for him.I didn't want to be.I had fought it for weeks, clinging desperately to my hatred, my fear, my resistance. Every time I reminded myself of what he had done—kidnapping me, forcing me into his territory, taking me away from everything I had known—it was easier to stay angry. It was easier to keep my distance, to stay wrapped in my self-imposed hatred.But it was getting harder.Because every day, I saw him. Not just as Caius Vexmoor, the enemy Alpha—the ruthless leader who controlled a brutal pack. But as Caius, the man.The one who didn’t treat his people like tools to be used. The one who laughed with his warriors, shared meals with them, and made sure that even the youngest members of his pack felt like they belonged. The one who didn’t just take care of his pack—he loved them. He wasn’t the monster I had thought he was. He was… something else.And he was showing me, slowly but surely, that he wasn’t the villain I had imagined. It terrified me because it m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-12Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 16: Breaking the Silence
LIRAFor weeks, I had kept my distance.For weeks, I had resisted.But I was tired.Tired of pretending I didn’t feel the weight of Caius’ gaze on me every time we were in the same room.Tired of pretending I didn’t notice the way he was always nearby, whether it was during meals, training, or even when I walked through the pack grounds.And most of all, I was tired of pretending I wasn’t… curious.Curious about him.About the mate bond.About why he seemed so certain that I was his, even when everything inside me screamed that I wasn’t like other wolves.So when I found him alone, standing by the balcony outside the main hall, I hesitated only for a moment before stepping forward.The wind was cold, carrying the scent of pine and snow, but he didn’t seem to notice. His hands were braced against the railing, muscles tense beneath his dark tunic. The moon cast a pale glow over him, highlighting the sharp angles of his face, the storm brewing in his expression.He noticed me instantly.
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CAIUS“I’m going to ask you again, where’s your wolf? What’s her name?” I asked Lira, my voice hard, more demanding than I meant it to be.I knew my question had hit something deep, something fragile. Because the second I asked it, Lira tensed so hard she might as well have turned to stone. The shift in her posture was subtle, but it was unmistakable. Her back stiffened, her shoulders squared as if bracing for an impact that only she could feel. Her hands, which had been loosely folded in her lap, clenched into fists. A muscle ticked in her jaw.For a long moment, she said nothing. Not a breath, not a flicker of movement. I watched her closely, trying to read the expression in her face. But her eyes—those eyes—were shuttered, closed off in a way that made it impossible to get past her walls. And then I wondered if I had pushed too far. If I had asked something I wasn’t supposed to know.But then, to my surprise, she exhaled—not with anger, but with exhaustion, as though she had been h
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LIRAI was not expecting this reaction. Not from him. Not from Caius.I thought he would laugh. I thought he would mock me, call me weak, or say something cruel to drive home the fact that I was less than a wolf. That I had no place in this world where wolves were supposed to reign.But instead… he looked concerned. Genuinely concerned. His dark eyes softened, brows furrowing in a way that made me feel like I was being dissected, but not in the cruel, judgmental way I had grown accustomed to. No, this was different. This was something entirely new.He wasn’t pitying me. He wasn’t looking down at me like I was some kind of monster or mistake. He was looking at me like I mattered. Like my struggle was worth understanding.And it made me feel exposed.My chest tightened, my fingers trembling against my own arms as I crossed them, trying to shield myself from the vulnerability I felt spreading through me. I had never let anyone in. I’d never needed to. My entire life had been about surviv
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-13Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 19: A Call Left Unanswered
CAIUSI watched as Lira toyed with the edge of her sleeve, her expression unreadable, her eyes fixed on the fabric in her hands as though it were the most important thing in the world. We had finally broken the silence between us, but even though the words had been spoken, questions still remained, unanswered and unresolved. The tension between us lingered in the air like an unspoken challenge.If she wasn’t going to demand answers herself, then I would. She could avoid the truth, but I couldn’t. Not when I felt the weight of it pressing down on both of us."You can call him."The words came out of my mouth without thought, firm and unyielding, breaking the quiet like a crack of thunder. I didn’t look away from her, watching as her fingers froze mid-motion, the sleeve slipping from her grasp.She stilled completely, her body locking into place as though my words had caught her off guard. Her gaze snapped to mine, wary, as if I had just said something she hadn’t expected. I wasn’t sure
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Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 73: The Art of Distraction
Lira stood in the middle of the training grounds, arms crossed tightly over her chest, watching asCaius and Ronan sparred. Their movements were a blur of speed and strength, fists connectingwith precision, growls echoing in the crisp air. The power behind each strike resonated throughthe ground, the thud of their feet against the earth punctuating their ongoing battle fordominance.Normally, Lira would have been fully immersed in their movements, analyzing each of theirtechniques, mentally planning her own training sessions, and preparing for the future. Buttoday?Today, she couldn’t focus. Her thoughts kept drifting back to the way Caius had kissed her lastnight—no, the night before that, too. She could still feel the heat of his lips against hers, the wayhis hands had pulled her closer, his touch igniting something deep inside her. Her bodyresponded to him in ways she couldn’t ignore. The warmth of his hands on her skin, the fire thatburned between them every time their ga
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 72: Reunion of Souls
Later that evening, Lira sat in the pack house, exhausted from the day's training. The cracklingfire in the hearth provided a bit of warmth against the chill that still clung to her bones. Sheleaned back in her chair, savoring the quiet, a rare moment of peace amid the chaos that hadbecome her life.Then, it hit her.A scent, rich and familiar, so strong that it sent a rush of emotion through her chest. It wasunmistakable.Her heart stopped.No. It couldn’t be...Footsteps echoed down the hall, getting closer, until they stopped right outside the door.“Did you miss me, or did you forget about me completely?”Lira’s breath caught in her throat, and she turned sharply, her eyes widening in pure shock.“Kora?” she gasped.The blonde-haired, hazel-eyed she-wolf stood in the doorway, a grin spreading across her face,radiating the same confidence and energy that Lira had missed so much.“Oh my Moon Goddess,” Lira exclaimed, her voice cracking slightly as she surged forward. Shethrew
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 71: Lessons in Strength and Love
Lira tilted her head up, meeting Caius’s intense gaze. The concern in his sharp blue eyes sent awarmth through her chest, a warmth that was different from the fire she had wielded earlier thatday.“You’re pushing yourself too hard,” he murmured, brushing his knuckles over her cold cheek, histouch sending a shiver of comfort down her spine.She gave him a teasing smirk, trying to brush off the seriousness of his words. “I thought youwanted me stronger.”“I do,” he admitted, his voice softened with care, “but not at the cost of your health.”Lira sighed, allowing herself to lean into the warmth of his embrace. She relished these stolenmoments, the rare pockets of time where they weren’t Alpha and Luna, where there was noprophecy to fulfill, no looming war. In these moments, they were just two souls deeplyconnected, not bound by duty, but by something more personal.After a long beat, he gently pulled back, his smirk returning, laced with playful challenge. “You’renot done traini
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 70: A Dance of Fire and Shadows
The frozen winds of Grimhowl howled across the vast training grounds, biting at Lira’s exposedskin. Yet she stood firm, her body steady despite the numbing chill, her eyes narrowed inconcentration. In her palm, a small flame flickered, its golden light casting a warm glow againsther pale skin. The fire was a reflection of the power stirring within her, a force she was stilllearning to control.“Good,” Morgana’s voice cut through the cold, low and almost predatory as she circled Lira.“Now, expand it.”Lira inhaled deeply, focusing on the warmth in her core. The flicker of the flame responded,stretching and twisting, growing larger as she fed it more of her energy. The fire danced wildlyfor a moment, the air around it shimmering with heat, but Lira kept her focus, forcing the fire intocontrol. Slowly, the flame took shape, curling into an orb of bright golden light that hovered justabove her palm.Morgana stopped her pacing, her sharp eyes gleaming with approval. “Better. Now,
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 69: Shadows on the Horizon
The revelations from Morgana lingered in Lira’s mind, gnawing at her as the night stretched on.Lying in the bed, the weight of everything she had learned pressed down on her chest, leavingher restless and unable to sleep. The cold moonlight filtered through the window, casting longshadows across the room, but Lira hardly noticed. Her thoughts were a whirlpool, eachrevelation adding fuel to the fire of uncertainty within her.Her birth had been destined. Morgana had known Malakar. The Dark Lord’s betrayal had turnedthe witch into an ally, yet the depth of Morgana’s story only deepened the complexity of theirsituation. The idea that she had been part of some cosmic design—her existence tied to aneclipse, an event that was supposedly beyond her control—was both comforting and terrifying. Itmade her feel like a pawn in a game that had been set long before she was born.But Lira didn’t want to be a pawn. She wanted to be the player.The sound of a knock at the door broke through he
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 68: The Witch’s Truth
Morgana led Lira through the winding corridors of Grimhowl’s grand estate, finally stopping at asecluded chamber tucked away from the bustling heart of the pack’s fortress. The room was small, its atmosphere thick with the scent of herbs, dried flowers, and the faint must of oldparchment. Candles flickered in the corners, casting long shadows against the stone walls,which were lined with ancient tomes—some so worn that the titles had faded to nothing morethan ghostly traces.The witch gestured to a high-backed chair, its fabric rich and deep in color, and Lira hesitatedonly for a moment before sitting across from her. The air was heavy with unspoken secrets, andLira could feel the weight of them pressing down on her.Morgana leaned back in her seat, folding her hands in front of her. Her eyes seemed to darkenas she began to speak, her voice low and steady, as though every word carried the weight ofcenturies.“I am older than most beings you’ve ever met, Lira. I have lived for
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 67: Awakening the Elements
Lira stood in the middle of a clearing, the cold air biting at her exposed skin. The northern windshowled around her, swirling snowflakes in a dizzying dance. Grimhowl’s land was still blanketedin thick snow, the bitter cold lingering, but there was a hint in the crisp air—a promise of warmerdays to come. She tightened the cloak around her shoulders, looking toward the figure standingbefore her. Morgana.The ancient witch stood with her arms crossed, her sharp gaze studying Lira with an almostpredatory intensity. Despite the woman’s apparent calm, Lira could never fully relax around her.Morgana had an uncanny way of making her feel both reassured and unsettled at the sametime, as if she was aware of something Lira was only beginning to understand.“Your powers are awakening,” Morgana said, her voice low and smooth like liquid silk. “It’s timeyou learn to wield them.”Lira swallowed hard, her heart racing as she flexed her fingers, feeling the strange pull withinher. Ever sinc
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 66: A Moment of Respite
Lira wandered through Grimhowl, taking in its vastness with a quiet awe. The snow-coveredground beneath her boots crunched as she walked, the cold northern air biting at her cheeks. Itwas so different from Valenwood, where the forest had felt alive with magic—where the verytrees seemed to whisper secrets. Here, everything was built on strength, from the toweringstone walls of the Alpha’s mansion to the well-maintained roads and grand structures that dottedthe landscape. There was power in the air, a raw, unyielding force that felt almost tangible.She couldn’t help but admire it. Grimhowl was a fortress, built to withstand anything. But as shecontinued through the compound, her thoughts inevitably returned to the danger that loomedahead. Malakar’s forces were growing stronger, and no amount of strength or fortitude would beenough to fight them unless they figured out how to harness their own power. And that, shethought, was something she wasn’t sure they could do.Her footste
Alpha's Eclipse Chapter 65: The Alpha's Burden
Despite the warmth of the Alpha’s mansion, Caius barely felt it. The crackling fire in the hearthand the plush leather chair did little to ease the tension that had taken root in his body. As soonas his boots clicked against the stone floors, the weight of his title hit him harder than the coldwind outside. The responsibilities of being Grimhowl’s Alpha felt heavier than ever.Elias walked silently beside him as they made their way to the office. Neither spoke until theyreached the office door. Elias shut it quietly behind them, his gaze locking onto Caius with amixture of concern and something sharper."Alpha," Elias finally said, his voice tight with restrained frustration. "What the hell happened?"Caius let out a long, tired exhale, sinking into his chair. The wooden surface felt solid beneathhis fingertips, grounding him, but it didn’t lessen the burden that had settled in his chest.“Too much to explain in one conversation,” Caius muttered, his voice rough from exhaustion.
