DawnI spent the rest of the day feeling dejected. The seer's words had been ringing in my head since this morning—Luna Prime. It was real. I was real. There was no denying it now, no running from it. I thought that finally having the truth would bring me some clarity, but instead, I just felt more lost than ever.And Rhys... I couldn’t figure him out. He hadn’t been angry, exactly, but there was something off. There was tension between us that hadn’t been there before, and I wasn’t sure if it was because of the seer’s revelation or because of something I did. Was he mad at me for not telling him sooner? Was he mad because being the Luna Prime meant he had to become Alpha Prime?I felt guilty. I knew he never wanted that role. He’d made it clear time and time again, and now, because of me, that responsibility was right there, looming over us both. But what could I do? I couldn’t change who I was. I couldn’t undo this.All I wanted was to make things right between us, but it seemed lik
RhysI paced back and forth in my Den. I wasn't comfortable. Heck, I hadn't been in days. The seer did more bad than good to me. My wolf was restless, angry, and so damn loud in my head. I could feel his frustration bubbling just beneath the surface, demanding that I make things right with Dawn. But how? I didn’t know where to start, and every time I thought about what was happening, it was like my entire world was spinning out of control.The door creaked open, and I didn’t even need to look to know who it was. Marcus had a way of making his presence known without saying a word.“You’re going to wear a hole in that floor if you keep pacing like that,” he said dryly, leaning against the doorframe.I stopped, turning to face him. My fists clenched at my sides. “I don’t need a lecture right now.”He raised an eyebrow. “You don’t need a lecture, but you definitely need something. And by the looks of it, a wake-up call might be the only thing that helps.”I let out a low growl, barely co
RhysIt felt like a trance, but everything was far too real. The Old Alpha stood before me, his figure as clear as day. No illusions, no tricks of the mind. And yet, there was something about the way he looked at me that sent a shiver through my veins. He didn’t seem impressed, not one bit. His expression was as unreadable as ever, but I knew him too well. After years of mentoring under him, I could tell when he was annoyed. And right now, he was highly annoyed. “You’ve gotta be kidding me,” I muttered under my breath, feeling my anger rise. Of course he was annoyed. It was his fault, wasn’t it? All of this. The pressure, the uncertainty, the damn Crest. If he hadn’t left all of this on my shoulders, none of this would be happening. I wouldn’t be on the verge of becoming Alpha Prime, and I wouldn’t be hurting the one person I was supposed to protect.The Old Alpha didn’t give me time to vent my frustration.“I heard you finally wanted to see me. But, I’ve gone past caring about you
DawnI woke up to the feeling of someone watching me. Slowly, I opened my eyes, and there he was—Rhys, staring at me with too much intensity. My heart skipped a beat. Something about him had shifted. His usual broody expression was replaced with something softer, but more determined.Before I could even speak, he sat up and looked me straight in the eyes.“Dawn, I’m sorry,” he said, his voice deep and full of regret.I blinked, confused at first. “Sorry?” I asked. “For what?”He sighed, running a hand through his hair, clearly frustrated with himself. “For everything,” he continued. “For how I’ve been acting these past few days, for how I’ve treated you. I’ve been... I’ve been a fool.”I sat up abruptly, feeling the sheets fall from my shoulders. My heart was jumping within me.“Rhys, I get it,” I said gently, reaching out to touch his arm. “You’ve had a lot on your plate. I don’t blame you—”But he shook his head, cutting me off. “No,” he said firmly. “That’s not an excuse. You deser
DawnBy the next morning, Rhys was telling me what needed to be done. He was the Alpha Prime—my mate, my love, the man I trusted with everything. And yet, there was so much to do, so much to prepare for. Rhys needed to fully step into his role, command them to stop their attacks, and make them afraid of his authority before everyone knew he was the Alpha Prime. But time wasn’t on our side.“They’re coming for us,” Rhys had said “They think you’re the only target, Dawn. They don’t know who I am yet. I need to show them.”I nodded, understanding all too well the gravity of the situation. “What do we do now?” I asked.“We stop the attacks,” he replied firmly. “But first, I need to call a meeting of the Alphas. I have to prove myself. Show them that I’m the Prime. But until then, we need to hold our ground. They’re coming for you because they think you’re vulnerable.”I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart. “We’ll be ready.”I had been repeating that same phrase a lot rec
RhysThe night was quiet, save for the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind. I could hear the faint calls of owls in the distance as I moved silently along the border. My senses were sharp, alert for any sign of trouble. We had already swept most of the perimeter, and everything seemed secure, no signs of threats, no disturbances. But there was something off, something I couldn’t put my finger on.My mind wandered back to Dawn's complaint. I hadn't felt at ease since she complained about it. I needed to get back to her as soon as possible.“We’re almost done,” Kaden muttered from beside me. “Just one more pass, and we can head back.”I nodded, though my mind was elsewhere. I felt uneasy, like a heavy weight was pressing down on my chest. I tried to shake it off, focusing on the task at hand. The borders were secure, but that didn’t mean we could relax. With everything going on, we had to be vigilant.But then, like a punch to the gut, I felt it, something was wrong. It wasn’t jus
DawnRhys held me close, making me feel warm and secure as he explained what happened on his side to me. As he spoke, something kept building within me. My heart was pounding from the tension of the attack, but beneath that, an even stronger surge of anger and urgency was bubbling up. I was thrilled to see Rhys safe, but hearing that he’d had to deal with enemy troops at the border before coming back made my blood boil. The betrayal from our supposed allies was infuriating.The more I thought about it, the more my frustration grew. I could feel a wild, electric energy coursing through me. My wolf, too, seemed restless, reacting to my emotions and the need to assert dominance. I was buzzing with the urge to summon all the Lunas, to issue a strong warning to keep them away from our pack. The thought of sending a message to those who had tried to undermine us felt almost irresistible.I wanted to march down to the dungeon and rip out the eyes of the treacherous Alphas. All the Alphas and
RhysI was sitting in the Den with Marcus and Kaden, and my thoughts were all over the place. It was frustrating. The immediate danger had passed, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something darker was brewing. I could feel it. Ever since I’d accepted my role as Alpha Prime, my instincts had sharpened. I knew exactly which Alphas were plotting against us. Their plans and strategies weren't as mysterious as they thought.They were having meetings now, those Alphas. They were discussing all possible methods and entry points to get to Dawn. It was funny how they were yet to discern or reason about my possible position as Alpha Prime. All their focus remained on Dawn.They wanted what they believed was her power. They were getting desperate now and trying to sneak up on us with a disjointed alliance, each one more eager to stab the other in the back than to actually attack me.But there was one name that stuck in my mind like a thorn—Alex. That bastard. The thought of him was enough t
Epilogue RhysNine months had passed since the chaos that plagued us finally ended. Despite a few arguments with disgruntled Alphas and the pressure of ruling the pack, we were okay. Dawn and I found and now, she was in labor. The most terrifying and exhilarating moment of my life was happening, and I was completely out of my mind.I paced outside the room, my heart pounding against my ribs. The sounds of Dawn’s pain-filled cries tore through me. My stomach twisted with every sound, and it was taking every ounce of strength not to burst into the room and demand to know if she was okay."Alpha, please, sit down. It’s going to be fine." Nadia tried to calm me down, but I shook my head, running a hand through my hair."Fine?" I growled, the word coming out harsher than I intended. "She’s in pain, Nadia. What if something happens? What if—"Nadia smiled gently, cutting me off. "It’s normal, Rhys. You’ve seen her overcome worse than this. Trust in that strength."I wanted to believe her,
RhysThe day Alex attacked Golden Crest, I was ready. His desperation had become so obvious that it was almost pitiful. Word had spread quickly, his forces gathering at the edge of our territory, preparing for what he likely thought would be a grand invasion. Fool. He didn’t know who he was dealing with.I scanned the forest line where his men were hiding. "Hold your positions," I commanded. My Deltas and warriors growled in anticipation. They were eager to spill blood, to protect their home. Alex’s forces weren’t as ready as they thought. From within them, someone gave an order and they charged. A ragtag group of rogues and fools ran straight into the open field where my warriors were waiting. "Take them down," I ordered calmly. My men moved like shadows, fast and lethal, cutting through Alex’s forces like they were nothing. I barely needed to lift a finger. His men fell one by one, their screams echoing through the trees. While none of my warriors were even touched.It was almos
DawnI couldn't believe it. My head spun as I tried to absorb the words that had been thrown at me. Sofia. Lex. A maid. They had all conspired together to poison me. My skin prickled with anger. The worst part was the confirmation that I had been right about Lex all along. The discomfort I’d felt around him wasn’t just paranoia; it was instinct. He had changed, and not for the better. They caught up with him soon enough. There was nowhere he could hide. There was no place where Rhys' wrath wouldn't get to him. Rhys assured me that everything was under control. Lex and Sofia were being tortured in the dungeon. He didn't want to think about it or stress myself.But I couldn’t rest. Not with this burning need for answers clawing at my insides. The doctors had told me to take it easy, to rest for the baby’s sake, but how could I? My life had been turned upside down by people I thought were part of my world. I needed to confront them.First, I went to Lex.When I saw him sitting there,
RhysThis had to be the worst type of fear I'd ever experienced. Why did she collapse again? Watching Dawn unconscious with her skin pale and chest barely moving was torture. My mind was racing, grasping at anything, trying to make sense of how this could have happened. The moment she collapsed the first time, I lost control.It was as if my greatest fear was manifesting before me."Move back, Alpha!" someone shouted at me, but I couldn't. My legs felt like they were glued to the ground. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from her as they wheeled her into the emergency room. A hand gripped my shoulder, snapping me out of the daze. It was Kaden, his face grim, but his grip steadying. “She’ll be okay, Rhys.”"I swear to God, Kaden if anyone had a hand in this..." I couldn’t finish the sentence. I didn’t know if I was going to break down or tear the whole world apart. He nodded, his jaw clenched. “We’ll find them.”But finding them wouldn’t change the fact that Dawn was lying there unconsci
DawnThe celebration after our return from Creekside was unlike anything I’d ever seen. The entire pack came alive with joy. Music echoed through the night and laughter bounced off the trees. Lights twinkled, and tables were piled high with food and drink. It was as if the very air had shifted and was filled with the energy of victory. Pack members danced, cheered, and toasted to Rhys and me, the new Alpha and Luna Prime. I felt so much pride and acceptance from them. This was our moment, and nothing could ruin it.Rhys kept me close the entire night, his hand never leaving mine, as if he were afraid I’d disappear if he let go. I could see the love and admiration in his eyes, but I also caught the worry. He hadn’t said anything yet, but I knew he felt something was off with me.To be honest, he wasn’t wrong. For days, I’d been feeling strange—this odd sense of imbalance in my body. It started with a bit of nausea, then evolved into random waves of dizziness. I chalked it up to stress,
DawnThe day had finally arrived, but something about me felt off. It wasn’t the usual jitters before a mission or even the creeping anxiety of walking into enemy territory. This was different, like a knot twisted deep in my gut that I couldn’t unravel. But I knew better than to let it show. Not in front of Rhys.He’d been on edge all morning, pacing around like a caged wolf, his eyes constantly flicking to me with worry. I could feel the weight of his gaze, even when I pretended not to notice.“Dawn, are you sure you’re okay?” he asked for the third time, his voice tight with concern.I forced a smile, keeping my tone light. “I’m fine, Rhys. Just... thinking about everything that’s about to happen.”He studied me, his brow furrowing. I could see the doubt in his eyes, but I didn’t give him a chance to press. If he knew how unsettled I felt, he’d scrap the whole plan in a heartbeat. He’d always been overprotective, but this time it wasn’t just annoying—it could ruin everything.Maybe
RhysI watched Dawn, her eyes shut in concentration, as she attempted to summon one of the pack members to us. Her brow furrowed in frustration as she reached out with her mind, trying to compel them to come. She was struggling, and I couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt. I was making it harder for her, intentionally distracting her with my presence, but I couldn’t stop myself.She was more powerful than she realized. But that wasn't what terrified me.The thought of her walking into enemy territory unarmed, trusting those wolves who had already proven themselves traitors, made my blood boil. The plan was dangerous. Too dangerous for her. I wanted her safe, by my side, not out there pretending to be vulnerable when I knew she was anything but. And what if they figured her out? I couldn't stand the thought of that bastard Alex standing next to her.Yet, the more she struggled, the more I felt that guilt creep in. It wasn’t fair to her. She deserved my support, not my fear. Suddenly,
DawnI stood at the edge of the training grounds. The cool breeze brushed against my skin, but it did nothing to calm the whirlwind of emotions inside me. The plan was set, and I was a key part of it. But before that, I needed to test the full range of my abilities by infiltrating enemy territory. My role was simple, at least on the surface. I’d summon the Lunas from the enemy packs, make them think I was naive enough to trust them, and then walk right into their territory, unarmed and unassuming. The idea was for them to believe they had me, and in doing so, we’d get the upper hand.But none of this felt simple. The truth was, I’d have to go back to Creekside, the same place I swore I’d never return to. Just thinking about it reminded me of the memories that haunted me. They were the same ones I had tried so hard to bury. Yet here I was, about to walk right back into that darkness.I glanced over at Rhys, who was watching me carefully as we stood together. We had been testing out ab
RhysI was sitting in the Den with Marcus and Kaden, and my thoughts were all over the place. It was frustrating. The immediate danger had passed, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something darker was brewing. I could feel it. Ever since I’d accepted my role as Alpha Prime, my instincts had sharpened. I knew exactly which Alphas were plotting against us. Their plans and strategies weren't as mysterious as they thought.They were having meetings now, those Alphas. They were discussing all possible methods and entry points to get to Dawn. It was funny how they were yet to discern or reason about my possible position as Alpha Prime. All their focus remained on Dawn.They wanted what they believed was her power. They were getting desperate now and trying to sneak up on us with a disjointed alliance, each one more eager to stab the other in the back than to actually attack me.But there was one name that stuck in my mind like a thorn—Alex. That bastard. The thought of him was enough t