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The dark journey
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Last Updated : 2025-01-25Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate The mirror of truth
Melissa’s POVExcept for the slight buzz of power coming from the broken mirrors, the room was quiet. I was motionless as I gazed at the shadowy figure that had materialized from the biggest piece. Her face and posture were identical to mine, but her eyes were icy, dark pits.With an uncanny calmness, the figure remarked, "Melissa, you can't flee from me." "The part of you that you act as though doesn't exist is me.""That is untrue," I replied, my voice shaking. "You're merely another Void trick."The sound of her laughter chilled me to the bone. "Oh, Melissa. You are aware that's untrue. I embody all your doubts, fears, and vulnerabilities. I'm stronger than you realize, too.I clenched my hands, hoping that the light within me would drive the terror away. "You don't scare me."She narrowed her dark eyes. The room changed as she held up her palm and said, "Then prove it." Shadows whirled around us as the ground underneath me shook and broke. Scenes from my past, experiences I had at
Last Updated : 2025-01-27Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate The curse of artifact
Melissa’s POVI sat in the darkened study in the pack's safe home, the relic on the wooden table in front of me. Now it glowed dimly, a gentle golden light that beat like a heartbeat. But each time it flashed, it stirred something inside me, a strangely familiar and scary draw toward the Void.I gazed at the piece while my hands shook a little. Damon crossed his arms and stood beside the doorway. I could feel the worry and frustration in his eyes.With a harsh voice, he remarked, "You haven't stopped looking at that thing since we got back.""It's significant," I answered, keeping my gaze fixed on the artefact. "Damon, I feel it. Something about it—something I must comprehend.With a groan, Damon moved in closer. "You should get some rest. Melissa, you've been through hell. That thing…” His face darkened as he pointed to the artefact. It's interfering with your mental state. I see it.His comments made me wince, but I kept my eyes fixed on his. I murmured, "It's not playing tricks on
Last Updated : 2025-01-27Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate Enemies territory
Melissa’s POVAs Kael and I made our way more into the rival alpha's domain, the trees became more tangled and darker. It felt like the shadows were closing in on us, preparing to attack, and every step was heavier. I strengthened my hold on the relic. Its words grew more intense as its dim brightness hardly broke through the shadows.Kael crouched low and scanning the terrain ahead, he said, "We're getting close." "However, something seems off."With my eyes darting around the ominous woodland, I muttered back, "I feel it too." There was something strange in the air, and I could feel it.I followed Kael's signal, and we slipped through the undergrowth. Just ahead stood the village of the opposing pack, almost discernible through the trees. I could hear the faint murmur of voices and the flickering of distant torches."Do you believe they are aware of our presence? I asked in a hardly audible whisper.Kael gave a headshake. "Not yet, but we must go cautiously. We risk being caught if
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Melissa’s POVDarkness appeared to fill the forest. Shadows from each tree writhed and twisted like living things. As the shadow creatures surrounded us, the rival alpha's laughter reverberated and his eyes shone with might.He remarked in a harsh, derisive voice, "You can't win." "You are to blame for this."Feeling the warmth of the relic fight with the icy force of the Void, I tightened my hold on it. I stared at the alpha, his presence a menace, and my heart pounded.Fear knotted in my stomach, but I responded, "You don't scare me." "I'll stop the Void and you."The alpha snarled, "You're already losing control, little wolf." "That artefact is your curse, not your ally."I hardly had time to duck as he pounced at me more quickly than I had anticipated. I had just been standing there when his claws swept the air. I had to lift the item as the shadows surged, and its brightness momentarily pushed them back.Melissa, be careful! Behind me, Kael's voice yelled.A shadow thing leapt to
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Melissa’s POVWhen I emerged from my tent, the atmosphere was tense. The sound of snarling wolves and distant howls broke the still, peaceful night. As the shadows approached our area, their ominous shapes melding into the woods like nightmares, my heart sank."Elissa!" As he ran at me, his face white but resolute, Damon's voice cried out urgently. "The shadows are coming at you! The energy of the relic has lured them here!I clenched my fists around the relic, its strange warmth flowing through my hands. With shame gnawing at my chest, I muttered, "This is my fault."Damon firmly stated, "Now is not the time to assign blame." "We must keep the pack safe.""What is the number?" My voice trembled as I asked."Too many," Damon said sombrely. However, we'll repel them. We usually do.The pack warriors gathered behind him; their eyes fearful but steadfast in their devotion. Liora was in the lead, her claws outstretched, her eyes keen."You need to stay back, Melissa," she urged in a tone
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Melissa’s POVDarkness. It seemed to go on forever and suffocate everywhere I looked. I could not feel the air in my lungs or the ground beneath my feet. The piercing, derisive voice of the Void reverberated all around me."Melissa, you're wasting your strength," it mockingly said. "As soon as you touched the artefact, you were mine.""No! I yelled as I spun around in the void, looking for anything. "You are not going to prevail!""You've already lost," the voice said with a laugh that chilled me. Examine your surroundings. Only I remain; nothing of you remains.I balled my fists to conjure the light I once sensed so effortlessly. However, nothing appeared. I felt… hollow like the Void’s words were true.Then, out of the corner of my eye, a faint flicker appeared. A soft, golden light, barely visible. I turned toward it, hope surging in my chest.“There!” I thought, running toward it.But as I moved, the blackness drew in tighter. The Void’s laughing became louder, each word dripping
Last Updated : 2025-01-27Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate Struggling with power
Melissa’s POVMy hands were shaking as golden light crackled over my fingertips as I stood in the centre of the clearing. It seemed like I was trying to hold onto a hurricane as I tried to concentrate on managing the energy."Melissa, maintain your composure," Liora stated in a steady but anxious tone. Her hands were blazing dimly with defensive magic as she stood a few feet away."I'm making an effort! I yelled, my anger rising within me. I was overcome by the energy coursing through me, and the ominous murmurs of the Void continued to haunt me.From the edge of the clearing, Damon urged, "You can do this." The only thing keeping me rooted was his steady, serene gaze.I inhaled deeply and closed my eyes. "Pay attention. "You have control over it," I told myself in a whisper.I held my hands out in front of me, attempting to release the energy in a continuous flow. It worked for a while. The scene was illuminated by a soft beam of golden light that blasted out.However, a sudden surge
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Melissa’s POVThe Storm Pack was no longer the same.There was no unity where there had been disagreement. There was strength where there had been dread.I watched the pack as they passed through the village from the balcony of the Alpha's estate. The area was bathed in a golden glow as the sun was just starting to rise. The smell of fresh bread wafted from the kitchens, young pups played by the river, and wolves trained in the fields.There was peace for the first time in a long time.There was a knock behind me."Come in," I said quietly.Damon entered, his piercing golden eyes silently laughing at me. Arms crossed, he leaned against the doorway. "You've spent a lot of time lately gazing at the sunrise."I turned to him and grinned. "Now it feels different. More vivid.He approached me and put an arm around my waist. For that reason, it is. Melissa, you made all the difference.I leaned against him and let out a deep exhale. "Everything was altered by us."Although I still felt the
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Melissa’s POVThe conflict was over.The noises of warfare had long filled the battlefield, but now it was oddly quiet. The storm had passed as though it had also been vanquished, and the sky had cleared. But the weight of loss weighed heavily on my chest, and the smell of blood was still there.Dennis had left.The newly turned ground was wet underfoot as I stood at his grave. He was buried by the pack near the top of Storm Pack's property, where the forest's aroma wafted into the air. It was a place for Alphas, for warriors.In the end, for a leader who had saved himself.Tobias firmly touched my shoulder. "The pack shares your grief," he muttered.I gave a nod but remained silent.Behind me, the soldiers stood with their heads bowed in reverence. Some of them had recently sustained wounds and were still wearing bandages from the fight. Although the wounds of war will never truly heal, none were more painful than losing our Alpha.Jacob, the youthful, doomed warrior, appeared in a l
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Melissa’s POVAs the storm raged above us, the sky was painted in rich tones of black and red. Although there was silence on the battlefield, the strong smell of magic and blood permeated the air.With her dark cloak flapping in the wind, Raven stood in the middle of the mayhem. Around her, the shadows twisted strangely, as though they were alive. She gazed at me, her eyes blazing with hate.She growled, "You won't stop me this time."I stood with Dennis and Damon, our bodies tight. Although we were weakened by the previous combat, we were still intact.With a firm voice, I said, "We end this now, Raven."She gave a chilly laugh. "Are you still not understanding? Retaliation was never the only goal here. I'll mould the werewolf race to fit my vision. You are all weak and holding onto an outdated system that ought to be abolished.With the Moon Goddess's might still blazing within me, I took a step forward and said, "You're incorrect. Destroying is not what strength is all about. It's
Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate the cost of the shadow pack
Melissa’s POVThe nightmare had only just begun, but the struggle was finished.Breathing heavily caused my chest to rise and fall as I stood in the middle of the battlefield. The bodies of fallen roguess were strewn all over the area, and the air was heavy with the smell of blood. However, there was a problem.Incorrect.I heard a low, guttural growl that made my ears perk up. When I turned abruptly, I saw Jacob, one of our troops, shivering fiercely. Once a familiar shade of brown, his eyes had turned completely black.Jacob? I moved ahead with caution.His body gave a strange jerk. His breathing became laboured. Then he suddenly launched an attack.With horrifying strength, he sprang at a fighter nearby, sending them to the ground. Like a mad beast, Jacob ripped into his packmate, causing the pack to gasp in fear."No! I shifted in midair as I sprinted at him. The injured warrior was knocked off his feet when my wolf struck his side.Jacob gave me a growl, no, a snarl. Something in
Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate the enemy within
Melissa’s POVThe air was heavy with the smell of conflict, and the battlefield was covered in blood. The night was filled with the snarls of the rogues as they circled us like vultures. However, Raven captured my interest.Her dark eyes gleamed with twisted glee as she stood erect, her black cloak blowing in the breeze."Melissa, do you still not understand?" Her voice was like ice as she spoke.I balled my fists up. "Do you understand?"She tilted her head and grinned. "That I'm to blame for everything you've gone through."A shiver went down my back. "What?"She walked ahead slowly, enjoying the moment. "Selena was merely a pawn." Is Dennis turning you down? I did it. The roguess? My troops. The pack's turmoil? Everything was planned.Behind me, the warriors let out gasps. Dennis tensed up as well.My heart was racing as I swallowed hard. "Why?"Raven's face grew serious. Because mine was damaged by yours. as your lineage ought to have terminated years ago. A snarl curved her lips.
Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate the blood moon releases
Melissa’s POVThe air still carried the smell of blood. I didn't have time to think about what I had done, even though Selena's body was dead at my feet.The roguess were approaching.From the forest came a howl that was deep and bone-chilling. Another came after it. And yet another.The sound caused the pack to tighten and their ears to twitch. Warriors shifted on their feet, ready to fight, and reached for their weapons.Dennis moved to stand next to me and looked around the trees. He whispered, "They think we're weak." "They believe we'll fall apart now that Selena is gone."I gave a quick breath. "Then we prove they are mistaken."He was about to reply when the first rogues, a huge, scarred wolf with red eyes that glowed, emerged from the darkness.Then another.And yet another.They soon filled the area, their snarls tearing through the darkness.The soldiers of the Storm Pack prepared."Remain on the line!" Tobias yelled. "Avoid breaking formation!"My silver wolf was at the fro
Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate A Luna's wrath
Melissa’s POVWith their gaze fixed on me, the pack became silent. As I stood over Selena's quivering body, I exhaled in calm, controlled breaths. Even though she had already given in, it wasn't enough.I wasn't finished with her yet.With my silver wolf looming over her smaller, vanquished body, I took a step closer. My voice was piercing and authoritative. "Arise."Despite whimpering, Selena remained still. The soil beneath her was stained with blood that spilt from the wounds I had caused to her.I transformed back into a human and stood erect, my body still pulsing with strength. I responded icily, "This isn't over." "You took my spot. You planned to harm me. I was poisoned by you. I stepped forward, staring into her eyes. "You will now be held accountable for it."Selena's gaze flitted about, looking for assistance. However, none arrived. The pack was waiting and observing.Dennis was standing close by, his face unreadable. The elders and Tobias remained silent. Damon, with his a
Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate the final challenge
Melissa’s POVLong shadows were formed across the battlefield by the full moon's strong light over the training grounds. With their faces stiff with expectancy, warriors formed a close circle. Two Alphas, each vicious and resolute, battling for the right to claim me was a conflict the pack had never witnessed before.Dennis straightened up, his tense muscles taut. He turned to confront Damon, his dark eyes blazing with rage. "This concludes tonight."Damon rolled his shoulders and grinned. "At last, we can agree on something."The elder, Tobias, moved forward and held up a hand. "The guidelines are straightforward. This is a struggle for power and control. No meddling. No pity. The victor asserts their entitlement to Melissa.I balled my fists up. I didn't want the decision to be made in this manner. Now, however, neither Damon nor Dennis would listen to me.Tobias took a quick look at both Alphas. "Are you prepared?"Dennis gave a rigid nod. Damon cracked his knuckles and grinned.“S
Bound by faith : the rise of a rejected mate the alpha's betrayal
Melissa’s POVTension began to build as the sun had just begun to rise over the Storm Pack's territory. Whispering among themselves, warriors stood in groups. A few glanced in my direction, their eyes puzzled. Others were standing close to Selena, showing their allegiance.The group was dispersing.My fists were clenched as I stood at the training grounds. This was more than a fight, yet the challenge had been set. It was about who owned the pack, authority, and trust.Dennis stood with his arms folded in the middle. He scanned the assembled gathering with his piercing stare. "Today, we will resolve this," he declared. "Melissa asserted her legitimacy as Luna. Selena has also asserted it. The pack has to make a decision.With a sly smile, Selena moved forward. She flicked her hair and hissed, "The choice is obvious." Dennis, I've been by your side. While she was away, I took the lead.There were murmurs. While some warriors scowled, others nodded.An elder took a step forward. "Meliss
