As Amanda and Drake were preparing to leave the sorcerer's home, he stopped them abruptly and gently placed a hand on Amanda's stomach. In a calm but knowing tone, he shared that he could sense the presence of another wolf around her. This revelation immediately sent waves of concern through Amanda and Drake.Seeing their worry, the sorcerer hastened to reassure them, explaining there was no need to be afraid. The reason for Amanda's scent was not an intruder or a threat; it was because she was pregnant. For a brief moment, joy and happiness filled the room as the significance of this news settled in.However, their elation was soon tempered by their mission's weight and the dangers ahead. Drake, deeply concerned for Amanda's safety, made it clear that he couldn't allow her to proceed with the dangerous task that awaited them.The sorcerer acknowledged Drake's fears about Amanda embarking on this perilous journey, especially now that she was pregnant. He emphasized that it wouldn't be
A sense of foreboding washed over Amanda as she emerged from the portal back into the heart of the Shadow Pack territory. But something was amiss. Her keen eyes, sharpened by her experiences, quickly noticed the signs. The pack grounds bore traces of recent turmoil. She saw scorch marks on the ground, snapped branches, and displaced soil - clear indicators of a struggle.Her heart raced as she ventured deeper into the territory. Anxiety knotted in her chest, and her thoughts spiraled into a whirlwind of confusion. Had the battle with Dimitri's forces reached their home during her absence? The mere thought sent a shiver down her spineAs she continued forward, the extent of the damage became clearer. Buildings bore the marks of fire and claws, yet strangely, the destruction seemed minimal. Amanda couldn't shake the feeling that something extraordinary had occurred in her absence. The damage, rather than a sign of defeat, hinted at a victorious transformation.She moved through the terr
EPILOGUEDays had slowly turned into weeks, and Amanda had gradually reacquainted herself with the rhythms of pack life. She had taken the rabbit she had rescued as her pet, however, Amanda started to notice some subtle strange things about the rabbit. Its eyes displayed a curious intelligence and an almost knowing gaze. But what truly startled her was when she heard the rabbit speak. For a moment, Amanda doubted her ears, wondering if her mind was playing tricks on her. The rabbit's speech seemed implausible, a fragment of her dreams seeping into reality. Yet, the undeniable truth remained that the rabbit had spoken to her.As days passed, Amanda couldn't shake the feeling that the rabbit was trying to convey something important. She had repeated dreams about the rabbit, and each time there was a plea for help. Intrigued, yet doubtful, Amanda couldn't keep these strange occurrences to herself. She knew she had to share it with Drake. And so, she confided in him about the talking rab
HEARTBREAK Amanda's heart danced with excitement as she sat in her room, surrounded by her friends Lucca, Vanessa, and Sarah. The Luna celebration, where she would officially become the mate of Alpha William of the Shadow Pack, was just around the corner. The room buzzed with laughter and joy, their playful banter filling the air. Lucca, with his mischievous grin, nudged Amanda playfully. "Oh, look at the Luna-to-be! Are you ready for the Midnight pack to bow down to your greatness?" Amanda laughed, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Oh, you know all I care about is being with Alpha William! I've been waiting for this day for so long. It's finally happening!" Vanessa chimed in, a twinkle in her eye. "And don't forget the glamorous Luna gown! You're going to look absolutely stunning." Sarah smirked and teased, "I just hope you don't trip over that long train and make a grand entrance, Amanda. That would be quite a sight!" They erupted into laughter, their voices intertwining
REJECTION Alpha Caleb's heart sank as the whispers of rumor reached his ears. Word had spread throughout the pack about the cancellation of the highly anticipated Luna celebration between his daughter Alpha Amanda and Alpha William of the Blue Moon pack. He was also furious that William had chickened out and sent his beta to do his dirty job. Spineless - he muttered as he went seeking for his daughter, the look of concern etched deep lines on his face as he hurriedly made his way toward Amanda's chambers. As he approached her door, the muffled sounds of sobs reached his ears, intensifying his worry. Alpha Caleb gently pushed the door open, his heart breaking at the sight before him. Amanda, sat hunched over in a chair, her shoulders shaking with each tear that cascaded down her cheeks. Her childhood friends, Lucca, Vanessa, and Susan, surrounded her, their arms wrapped tightly around her in a gesture of comfort and support. Caleb's heart filled with sorrow as he crossed the room t
MAKE A CHOICE Amanda's emotions raged within her, a tempest of anger, hurt, and jealousy. She couldn't fathom how Alpha William could prioritize Jane over their impending union. The resentment bubbled inside her, fueled by a sense of rejection and wounded pride. As Beta Marcus stood before her, his presence a reminder of the connection between their packs, Amanda couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. "Marcus, tell Marcus that the wedding is off," she declared, her voice laced with anger. "I am rejecting him as my mate." Marcus's eyes widened in surprise, concern and sadness crossing his face. "Alpha Amanda, please reconsider," he pleaded earnestly. "Alpha William cares deeply for you. His decision to postpone the ceremony was a difficult one, driven by a sense of duty and compassion." Amanda's eyes narrowed, her anger unyielding. "Duty and compassion? What about his duty to our bond? What about his commitment to me? He chose Jane over me, and I will not allow myself to be th
THARGELIA FESTIVAL (MOON RITUALS)Amanda’s POVIt was the custom of the twelve packs in the Wolf Kingdom of Calabar to gather yearly precisely during the wolf moon. The wolf moon falls on the seventeenth day in January.It was an auspicious month and everyone looked forward to it. Our ancestors believed that when we honor the gods, they would bless the land, and protect our territories from attacks from other supernatural kingdoms and human hunters. Most wolves find their mates on these auspicious days, infertile couples are blessed and the festival also unites the twelve-packs and prevents hostility amongst them.However, out of the twelve packs, only eleven packs participate in the festival. The only pack that did not join the festival was the Shadow pack. They stopped being a part of the festival since Alpha Blake took over as alpha of the shadow pack, he stopped attending the events with his subordinates. No one questioned his decision because he was feared and there was some rumo
SACRED FORESTBlake’s POVMy name is Blake McCullough, the Alpha of the shadow moon pack. I took over from my father as the alpha of our pack at the age of nineteen after my father's sudden death from a heart attack.I had to leave everything and come back home to take up my duty as the leader of the pack. As the only son of my father and his direct heir, I was duty-bound to return whether I wanted out or not. However, I could relinquish my position and the council of elders would appoint someone else to take over, someone that has shown great leadership skills and is very honorable.But, I was not about to give up on being alpha. I had great plans and a vision for my pack and that was the reason why I left for the city at the age of fourteen, almost a year after I shifted for the first time.My father had not agreed with my decision to leave and this caused lots of problems for us. I did not want to leave without his blessings so I involved his council of elders. I explained in detai
EPILOGUEDays had slowly turned into weeks, and Amanda had gradually reacquainted herself with the rhythms of pack life. She had taken the rabbit she had rescued as her pet, however, Amanda started to notice some subtle strange things about the rabbit. Its eyes displayed a curious intelligence and an almost knowing gaze. But what truly startled her was when she heard the rabbit speak. For a moment, Amanda doubted her ears, wondering if her mind was playing tricks on her. The rabbit's speech seemed implausible, a fragment of her dreams seeping into reality. Yet, the undeniable truth remained that the rabbit had spoken to her.As days passed, Amanda couldn't shake the feeling that the rabbit was trying to convey something important. She had repeated dreams about the rabbit, and each time there was a plea for help. Intrigued, yet doubtful, Amanda couldn't keep these strange occurrences to herself. She knew she had to share it with Drake. And so, she confided in him about the talking rab
A sense of foreboding washed over Amanda as she emerged from the portal back into the heart of the Shadow Pack territory. But something was amiss. Her keen eyes, sharpened by her experiences, quickly noticed the signs. The pack grounds bore traces of recent turmoil. She saw scorch marks on the ground, snapped branches, and displaced soil - clear indicators of a struggle.Her heart raced as she ventured deeper into the territory. Anxiety knotted in her chest, and her thoughts spiraled into a whirlwind of confusion. Had the battle with Dimitri's forces reached their home during her absence? The mere thought sent a shiver down her spineAs she continued forward, the extent of the damage became clearer. Buildings bore the marks of fire and claws, yet strangely, the destruction seemed minimal. Amanda couldn't shake the feeling that something extraordinary had occurred in her absence. The damage, rather than a sign of defeat, hinted at a victorious transformation.She moved through the terr
As Amanda and Drake were preparing to leave the sorcerer's home, he stopped them abruptly and gently placed a hand on Amanda's stomach. In a calm but knowing tone, he shared that he could sense the presence of another wolf around her. This revelation immediately sent waves of concern through Amanda and Drake.Seeing their worry, the sorcerer hastened to reassure them, explaining there was no need to be afraid. The reason for Amanda's scent was not an intruder or a threat; it was because she was pregnant. For a brief moment, joy and happiness filled the room as the significance of this news settled in.However, their elation was soon tempered by their mission's weight and the dangers ahead. Drake, deeply concerned for Amanda's safety, made it clear that he couldn't allow her to proceed with the dangerous task that awaited them.The sorcerer acknowledged Drake's fears about Amanda embarking on this perilous journey, especially now that she was pregnant. He emphasized that it wouldn't be
Amanda had a dream where everything appeared magical and surreal. She wandered through a strange land where the moonlight illuminated everything, making it appear mysterious and beautiful. While exploring, she encountered a celestial being - the Moon Goddess, who was radiant and ethereal. Amanda was filled with awe and trepidation as she knelt before this divine presence, her voice trembling with emotion."Mother Goddess," Amanda began, her words echoing through the dreamlike expanse, "I'm asking you with all my heart to listen to me. Our wolf kingdom is in a terrible state. There's a war caused by a very mean wolf named Dimitri. Our lands are hurt, and our hearts are full of sadness."Amanda's voice was heavy with emotion as she pleaded, "We long for healing and peace to return to our lands. Our love for the kingdom surpasses the darkness that has befallen us. Please assist us in finding our way back to the harmony we once knew.”The Moon Goddess extended a hand, delicate and yet im
MY LUNA “Because of your father and his wife, and I am convinced that Cassandra was involved too, we stayed apart. I craved for you, My wolf went ballistic because of your rejection and I nearly caused unrepairable damage to my reputation and to the entire pack because of the vengeance in me. Today Jane, I promise to revenge for all the pain and atrocities your family has committed against you, and against us.” Alpha William said as he stormed Jane’s home, with Jane following closely behind. She feared he would do something drastic and might kill them all as she had never seen him so angry. As they approached her home and as soon as Cassandra saw Alpha William, she thought perhaps he had come to apologize and to ask her to become his luna. She ran to him but was disappointed when he shoved her aside totally ignoring her. He had one purpose, and it was to confront Jane's father, Dave. He found Dave in the corner of the room, a mix of surprise and apprehension on his face as the impos
WHAT THE HEART WANTSThe mating ceremony of Alpha Derek and Jane was in full swing. The arrangement and planning of the event had been orchestrated meticulously, with Cassandra and Evangeline taking the lead. They both seemed elated to see Jane being married off to Alpha Derek, the union was expected to help Cassandra get back to Alpha William.However, Jane's demeanor stood in stark contrast to that of her stepmother and her niece Cassandra. She wore a forced smile, her eyes betraying her lack of enthusiasm. While her family reveled in the joyful occasion, Jane's heart felt heavy, she could not shake off the feeling of doom that lingered in her heartAlpha Derek, only seemed interested in flirting with everyone both male and female, especially Jane. When he leaned in close, attempting to steal a kiss, but Jane turned her head away, rejecting his kiss. Her discomfort was evident, but Alpha Derek's persistence knew no bounds. He gripped her face firmly and kissed her forcefully taking
PLEASE DON'T DO THIS FATHERFollowing the breaking off of the engagement between Alpha William and Cassandra, Cassandra's emotions were a tempestuous whirlwind. She and her aunt were both angry and shocked at the turn of events and they both accused Jane of having a hand in it. even though Jane denied it they still held on to their belief claiming that Jane wanted Alpha William to herself.Cassandra's room had turned into her place of refuge, she refused to come out and stayed in her room crying, however, whatever she was going through did not stop her from using her makeup or making her hair because she still believed that alpha William might regret hurting her and come back to her so she had to keep up her good looks. "This is because of her! If Jane hadn't interfered, I would have been the Luna of Alpha William already!" She screamed as she walked back and forth, unable to stay still, her anger was clear in the way she paced her room and how she moved her hands in frustration.As
ON THE MISSIONAs the meeting drew to a close, the squad members dispersed, their paths diverging with a shared understanding of the grave mission before them. Each had a fierce determination kindling within them to safeguard their packs from the looming peril. Though anxiety and resolve intertwined within them, they stood united, bracing themselves for the enigmatic journey that lay ahead, even if it promised danger and the shadow of uncertainty.Alpha Drake's steady gaze held their attention. "Remember, we are the guardians of our packs. This mission is not just for us; it's for the safety and future of everyone we hold dear," he stated, his words like an oath etching their souls.A chorus of agreement echoed through the room. Maya, a fierce warrior stepped forward. "Alpha Drake, we pledge our unwavering allegiance. We stand united, and resolute in the face of whatever challenges may arise. Our packs will be protected."The sentiment was shared by others as well. "Our loyalty is to
The atmosphere was tense as Alpha Drake waited for Alpha Marcus to arrive. The plans had been carefully organized and the communication had been quick and positive. However, as time passed without any word from Marcus, Drake began to feel uneasy. The absence of response to his calls and messages only added to his worries.Alpha Drake and Amanda were in his bedroom together. Alpha Drake had begged Amanda to return to the room and forgive him for all the times he had wronged her. Amanda gladly accepted his apology. They were like two peas in a pod and never wanted to leave each other's side.The dim light reflected on the walls and created a peaceful atmosphere. They sat next to each other, finding solace in their closeness amidst Drake's worries. The room felt like a safe haven, providing a break from the troubles of their pack. Drake's expression was serious, his forehead furrowed with concern. As they sat together, a feeling of togetherness enveloped them like a cozy blanket. They re