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As we walked side by side, I noticed how effortlessly Seth carried himself—shoulders back, posture straight, as if the world had never weighed on him. It was a stark contrast to the way I moved, my steps careful, my body slightly hunched, as if expecting a blow at any moment.“I can’t really go into detail unless I show you in person,” Seth explained, glancing at me with a small chuckle. “Even then, not many people know about it. Only Vee and I, and Nimue back in the day, knew the exact location. I guess she could guide you there, but it’s hidden away—an island in the middle of the ocean. It’s small, but absolutely stunning. If it weren’t for the magic that conceals it, I’m sure humans would have found it by now. His words painted an image in my mind—lush greenery, hidden waterfalls, a secluded paradise untouched by greed. I could almost hear the waves lapping at the shore, feel the cool mist of cascading water against my skin.A rich businessman would probably turn it into a luxury
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DEREK As I walked through the village, I heard Selene’s voice behind me, her tone laced with amusement.“Well, it’s being said that she was in the village looking really cozy with a tall, sexy man,” she taunted, her tone dripping with faux innocence. “So, just how confident are you that she’s on the same page as you?”I clenched my jaw, my footsteps heavy against the hardwood floor. I had already heard the whispers, felt the weight of unwanted eyes on me as pack members exchanged knowing looks. The rumors about Ava and Seth had spread like wildfire, each retelling twisting the knife a little deeper.“Leave me alone, Selene,” I growled, but she only quickened her pace, keeping stride with me.“How can she not want you?” she pressed, her voice curling around the edges of my patience like a snake coiling around its prey. “You and her don’t bear a mark yet, and she’s flaunting around with another man. How’s that going to look when you two come out as mates—if you do? Won’t it be the same
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AVA The tension in the air was thick enough to cut with a knife. The moment Derek and Seth took a step toward each other, I knew this wasn’t going to end well. A collision of raw power and unspoken challenges was imminent, and I wasn’t about to stand by and let them rip each other apart.I leapt from my seat, moving quickly to intervene, but before I could, Adrian stepped in my path like an immovable wall.“Move, Adrian,” I demanded, my voice sharp with urgency. I tried sidestepping him, but he mirrored my movements effortlessly, blocking me again.“Adrian, what are you doing?” Panic laced my voice as I glanced past him, my heart pounding.He exhaled slowly, shaking his head. “Ava, you need to let them handle this. They were always going to fight eventually, so it may as well be now. And if you get hurt trying to stop them? Derek, Seth, and the Alpha would tear me apart.”A sharp voice cut through the thick atmosphere.“This pack is ignorant! She isn’t safe here,” Seth snapped, his a
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Ava Hot tears welled up in my eyes as the door slammed shut, the echo of my mother’s scorn still ringing in my ears. "You’re a disgrace," she’d said, her words like knives carving into the fragile shell of my pride. "You’ll never run with the pack. You’ll always hide indoors, just like you always do.”It was the full moon tonight—a night that called every wolf to the run, to revel in their strength and unity. Every wolf but me.The tears I’d fought so hard to contain now spilled freely, streaking my cheeks as I collapsed onto the edge of my bed. My eyes, already swollen from the countless nights I’d cried, burned with fresh grief. Was it my fault that I was born prematurely , Was it my fault that my spine twisted as it did, or that I couldn’t shift when others did .I remembered my father’s stories about my mother when I was younger, how she was the pride of the pack. She had admirers, wolves who envied the one destined to be her mate. My father had beamed with pride when he discov
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My wolf had shredded my clothes to ribbons during my shift, leaving me no choice but to sprint home naked through the cool forest.The house was silent when I arrived; the pack was still out on their run. Relief washed over me as I slipped inside, my heart pounding from the night's events. I drew a warm bath, hoping to soothe both my aching body and my frayed nerves. As the water cascaded over me, my emotions spilled over too. Uncontrollable sobs wracked my chest as I replayed the events of the night—the rejection, the disgust in Derek's eyes. The dream of a mate who would cherish me, love me for who I was, shattered like glass underfoot.Tears blurred my vision as I whispered my frustrations to the Moon Goddess. “Why?” I asked, my voice trembling. “Why him? Why not someone else—someone who could see me, accept me for what I am?”Growing up, I’d always fantasized about having a mate who would look past my imperfections, someone who wouldn’t care that I was weak, that I didn’t fit th
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DEREK The sunlight filtering in through the windows of the room cast a soft glow on the worn wooden table, its surface slightly scarred from years of use. Seth leaned back in his chair, his fingers tracing the edge of his phone with a casual air that didn’t quite match the tension in the air. He looked up at me, his eyes steady but guarded, as if he knew what was coming next."You said you’ve been keeping tabs on these warlocks," I said, my voice low, cutting through the quiet. I wasn’t in the mood for games. My mind raced with thoughts of the dangers ahead—warlocks, witches, powers that I could barely comprehend—and yet, Seth was just sitting there like it was a regular Tuesday.Seth nodded, his gaze turning distant for a moment, as if weighing his words carefully before speaking. "Yeah, but it’s not as simple as knowing where they are. They can vanish without a trace, one place one minute, and then somewhere else entirely the next. We have a witch back home who tracks them. She ke
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DEREK As I walked through the village, I heard Selene’s voice behind me, her tone laced with amusement.“Well, it’s being said that she was in the village looking really cozy with a tall, sexy man,” she taunted, her tone dripping with faux innocence. “So, just how confident are you that she’s on the same page as you?”I clenched my jaw, my footsteps heavy against the hardwood floor. I had already heard the whispers, felt the weight of unwanted eyes on me as pack members exchanged knowing looks. The rumors about Ava and Seth had spread like wildfire, each retelling twisting the knife a little deeper.“Leave me alone, Selene,” I growled, but she only quickened her pace, keeping stride with me.“How can she not want you?” she pressed, her voice curling around the edges of my patience like a snake coiling around its prey. “You and her don’t bear a mark yet, and she’s flaunting around with another man. How’s that going to look when you two come out as mates—if you do? Won’t it be the same
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As we walked side by side, I noticed how effortlessly Seth carried himself—shoulders back, posture straight, as if the world had never weighed on him. It was a stark contrast to the way I moved, my steps careful, my body slightly hunched, as if expecting a blow at any moment.“I can’t really go into detail unless I show you in person,” Seth explained, glancing at me with a small chuckle. “Even then, not many people know about it. Only Vee and I, and Nimue back in the day, knew the exact location. I guess she could guide you there, but it’s hidden away—an island in the middle of the ocean. It’s small, but absolutely stunning. If it weren’t for the magic that conceals it, I’m sure humans would have found it by now. His words painted an image in my mind—lush greenery, hidden waterfalls, a secluded paradise untouched by greed. I could almost hear the waves lapping at the shore, feel the cool mist of cascading water against my skin.A rich businessman would probably turn it into a luxury
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Every inch of my body felt spent, sore, and completely satisfied in the most intoxicating way. A delicious ache thrummed through my muscles, a reminder of the passion that had consumed us last night. My skin still carried the phantom touch of Derek’s hands, his lips, the way he had claimed me so thoroughly, leaving no room for doubt about what we were to each other. There had been a tension in me before, an anxious, almost agitated state that made me feel like I was trapped inside my own skin. But now? That feeling was gone, replaced by a kind of relaxation that only Derek could bring. And yet, despite my body’s exhaustion, a restless energy lingered beneath my skin. It was a kind of agitation, like an unquenched thirst that only he could satisfy. My heart still beat too fast, my skin still tingled with awareness of him, even though our night together had already passed.Derek had used my body with a kind of raw, unchecked desire that set me ablaze, bending me to his will, taking wha
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DEREK The chill of the night air was heavy against my skin as I leaned against a tree, trying to collect my thoughts. The world around me seemed unusually quiet, the usual rustling of the forest muted by the weight of my frustration. I had just finished my patrol, and the quiet was a welcome change from the tension I was feeling, but that peace didn’t last long."How can I take you as my mate? My parents would never accept it." The words left my mouth before I could stop them. I had barely settled after my long shift when I noticed her. Selene. Of course, it had to be her.I didn’t mean for my words to come out so sharp, but I was already in a foul mood. The weight of my responsibilities pressed on me, and she had followed me, once again, pushing when I had nothing left to give.She had followed me once again, sneaking up behind me when I paused for a brief rest, her presence as irritating as ever. The woman never seemed to take a hint. It had been two days since the mess had started
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I turned to Derek, my heart heavy with the weight of everything happening around us. The tension in the air was thick, unspoken words hanging between us like a fog. Gently, I took his hand and pulled him to the side, away from Seth. Without hesitation, I pressed my lips to his, feeling his warmth ground me for just a moment.When I pulled away, I placed my hands on his chest and looked up at him. “Derek, I know how much you love me,” I whispered. “And I know you’re protective of me, but I need this time with Seth. Not as Ava, not as your mate, but as Nimue’s vessel. My wolf needs to speak with him—she understands him in a way that I can’t. And right now, I think she’s the only one who knows what to say to him.” Derek’s eyes darkened with concern. “Ava, I just want to be here for you. I don’t want you to go through this alone. I made the mistake of rejecting you once, of letting you believe I wouldn’t stand by you. I won’t do that again.”I cupped his face, feeling the strong, steady
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AVA’ POVThe air in the dining room was thick with tension, each breath I took feeling heavier than the last. I could sense the weight of all their eyes on me, each person around the table waiting for something—an answer, an explanation, or perhaps a decision. It wasn’t just any ordinary conversation. This was about my future, my past, my choices. And, I knew, it was about Derek and Seth.As the tension in the dining room thickened, I took a deep breath and met the expectant gazes of those seated around the long oak table. I straightened my posture, trying to keep my nerves at bay, and cleared my throat. “We need to be honest with you all,” I said, my voice surprising me with its steadiness.Derek sat beside me, his posture relaxed yet firm, his presence grounding me even as my pulse raced. He had always been my anchor, but tonight, it felt as if we were at the edge of a cliff, looking down at the unknown.Across from us sat Alpha Marcus and Luna Evelyn, their expressions ,their faces
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“Excuse me,” I muttered, my voice clenched between my teeth. My heart pounded with an intensity that matched the heat rising in my chest. This wasn’t just some casual disruption in our lives. No, this was something far deeper, something more dangerous. I knew, in my gut, that if I didn’t get out of here now, if I didn’t take control of the situation—this situation—I would lose my mind. And maybe my life.The guy… he was gifted. I still didn’t know exactly what that meant, or how it worked, but the sharpness in my instincts told me he was dangerous. I had no idea how powerful he was, but from the way my wolf growled, I knew it wasn’t a threat to be taken lightly. And yet, I couldn’t shake the suffocating urge to confront him, to find out just how far I’d go to protect what was mine.“Mom,” I said, forcing the words past my gritted teeth. “I’ll be back for dinner. I just… I need to do something.” My voice faltered for a split second, betraying the chaos that whirled inside me.I glanced
