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"Czar, I owe you an apology," Enzo began, his voice low. "I acted irrationally this morning, let my emotions get the better of me. I overstepped my boundaries, and for that, I ask your forgiveness."Czar leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on Enzo. He was a man who had built his pack on discipline and structure, and outbursts like the one Enzo had displayed earlier were not tolerated in his world. However, he had always viewed Enzo as an ally, though unpredictable. He sighed, nodding slowly."Enzo, you need to learn to control those tantrums of yours," Czar said. "We are alphas. We don’t have the luxury of letting emotions cloud our judgment. You lose control, you lose everything. It’s that simple."Enzo nodded, visibly relieved by Czar’s measured response. "I understand, and I appreciate your being an ally to me. I’ve been learning a lot from you, Czar. Truly."The older alpha gave a small grunt of acknowledgment. "Good. Just remember, you don’t rule by fear alone. Discipline i
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As Alpha Damien listened intently to the rogue, he could feel his blood boiling with each word. Enzo’s betrayal had been brutal, but hearing the details of how he had slaughtered innocent pack members without remorse fueled his fury even more. Damien’s jaw tightened, and he exchanged a look with Chris, who stood beside him with his arms crossed, his face grim.The rogue, an omega, was trembling as he spoke, his eyes darting nervously between them. "I swear, everything I’ve told you is the truth," he said, his voice shaking. "Enzo’s men stormed the hall, and we couldn’t shift. He used ashbane… We were helpless. They locked everyone else in the cells."Damien's eyes narrowed, he couldn't believe he had trusted and been friends with Enzo, his ambition was brutal and destructive. "Is there a way into the pack without being noticed?" he asked, his voice low and steady, but the edge in it was unmistakable.The omega nodded quickly. "Yes, Alpha. There’s a route through the woods, behind the
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The trek through the mountains had been long and arduous. The harsh winds whipped against them, and the rocky terrain was unforgiving, but Alpha Damien carried Kayla the entire way, refusing to let her feet touch the ground. He could feel her slight body trembling against him, and though she didn’t say a word, he knew she was exhausted—physically, emotionally, and mentally.Finally, they reached a small settlement nestled in the valley. He knew of a hospital there that treated both humans and werewolves alike. His mind was already made up. Kayla needed to be checked, to be sure she hadn’t sustained any unseen injuries during her time in captivity.“Hold on, sweetheart,” Damien whispered as he kissed the top of her head, her small arms still clinging tightly around his neck. “We’re almost there.”The hospital was a modest building, tucked away from the main road, but it was clean and well-kept. As Damien pushed through the doors, he was greeted by the familiar scent of antiseptic and t
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Stephanie paced the length of the room, her heart thundering in her chest as she wrung her hands together. Each passing minute felt like an eternity. The silence in the mansion was unnerving, and the only news she had gotten so far was a brief call from Chris, telling her that he was heading to the rogues’ pack to help Damien. That had been almost five days ago, and she hadn’t heard anything since. Every second of waiting gnawed at her insides, filling her with a crippling fear that she couldn’t shake off.She glanced at the large window overlooking the garden, hoping—praying—that she’d see any sign of Damien and Kayla returning. She had spent the days praying to the Moon Goddess, whispering pleas under her breath for the safe return of her family. But no matter how hard she tried to stay hopeful, her stomach churned with dread.Stephanie sighed deeply and turned her gaze to Caleb, who was sitting at the dining table, playing a game of chess alone . His face was pale, eyes dull and ti
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The atmosphere in the grand council chamber was tense as Alpha Damien strode in, his presence commanding the attention of the elders seated around the long, polished oak table. He had called this meeting himself, eager to make an official announcement about his intentions regarding Stephanie, but as he looked around at the stern faces of the council members, he felt a subtle shift in the air—something was off. Taking a deep breath, he stood at the head of the table, his hands gripping the back of his chair as he began to speak. "Thank you all for coming today. I won’t waste time. As you all know, a lot has happened recently—my daughter was taken, and many have fallen in battle, but we came through. The pack is safe, for now. I’ve thought long and hard about the future, and I’ve come to a decision. I want to make Stephanie the pack’s Luna."The elders exchanged glances, their expressions hardening. A few moments of silence followed before Elder Gideon, one of the oldest and most respe
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When Alpha Damien returned from his meeting with the council, Stephanie immediately sensed something was wrong. His usually confident stride was slower, his posture tense, and his face, though attempting to remain composed, betrayed the turmoil inside him. She watched as he silently made his way to the far side of the living room, standing by the window, staring out into the fading daylight.Earlier in the day, he had proposed to her, asking her to be his Luna once again. After some hesitation, thinking about all that had happened between them in the past, Stephanie had agreed. It wasn’t an easy decision, but her heart had never fully left him, and she knew they both needed each other to truly heal.But now, as she saw the shadow of frustration in his eyes, she knew something had gone wrong. Taking a deep breath, she approached him carefully, wrapping her arms gently around his waist from behind. "Damien," she whispered, resting her cheek against his back. "What’s wrong?"He didn’t a
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Stephanie paced nervously around her room, wringing her hands together as she rehearsed her words in her mind. She had asked Chris to help set up a private meeting with the council, hoping to speak to them without Damien knowing. She didn’t want him involved in this. She wanted to prove to the elders, to the entire council, that she wasn’t here to cause any problems and that she didn’t hold Damien’s past mistakes against him.When Chris agreed to help, he too thought it was a bold move, but he supported her decision. Now, standing outside the council chamber, Stephanie took a deep breath, trying to steady the anxious rhythm of her heart. She wasn’t doing this for herself—she was doing it for Damien, for their family, for the future of the pack.When the doors finally opened, she was greeted with the cold, sharp eyes of the council members. Each elder’s face was lined with years of wisdom and aging, and the air in the room felt heavy with animosity. She could tell immediately that they
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As they left the building after the meeting with Stephanie, Elder Lucian began to speak. His voice, though calm, held an undercurrent of barely concealed contempt. "The time has come for us to face the truth. The throne of leadership cannot be simply handed down based on inheritance or nepotism. Alpha Damien has shown weakness—on more than one occasion." "And what do you suggest, Lucian?" Elder Mira asked, her voice was measured but intrigued. "That we strip Damien of his title? Is there someone more trustworthy who could challenge him for the throne?"The other elders exchanged uncertain glances, their discomfort evident. For all their doubts about Damien, the thought of actively questioning the leadership of their Alpha was a step too far for some."I don’t know of anyone who could take on such a responsibility," said Elder Simon, his brow furrowed. "Damien, for all his faults, has been leading this pack since his father’s death. Who else has that kind of experience?"Lucian's lips
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