Selene Nightshade, the daughter of a powerful alpha, was fated to be the Luna of the ruthless Alpha Kieran Blackwood. But on the night of their mating ceremony, he rejected her in front of the entire pack, choosing her stepsister instead. Broken and humiliated, Selene was cast out, left to fend for herself as a rogue. But Selene’s story didn’t end in exile. The Moon Goddess had bigger plans for her. She was taken in by a hidden pack—one of ancient power and dark secrets. There, she unlocked her true potential, her bloodline linked to a long-forgotten prophecy. Now, stronger than ever, Selene returns—not as the weak girl Kieran rejected but as the Queen of Rogues, commanding forces that could bring the werewolf world to its knees. Kieran realizes too late that his mate bond with Selene never faded, and now, he is haunted by the woman he betrayed. But she’s not the same girl who once loved him—she’s out for revenge. And worse, another powerful Alpha, a mysterious and dangerously charming rogue king, has set his sights on Selene. Now, caught between the mate bond she can’t escape and the tempting darkness of a new love, Selene must decide—does she destroy the mate who shattered her, or does she reclaim her destiny and rise as the most powerful Luna the werewolf world has ever seen?
Lihat lebih banyakThe grand hall of the Blackwood Pack was alive with celebration. Golden chandeliers bathed the room in soft light, and the air was thick with the scent of wine, roasted meat, and freshly cut flowers. Tonight was supposed to be the happiest night of my life—the night I would finally become Luna, bound to my mate, Alpha Kieran Blackwood.
I stood at the center of the grand hall, dressed in a flowing silver gown that shimmered under the light. My heart pounded with anticipation, nerves tangling in my stomach as I waited for my mate to claim me. But Kieran hadn’t arrived yet. The pack was waiting. The Elders whispered among themselves. The guests, dressed in fine silks and embroidered coats, exchanged curious glances. And then, the heavy double doors burst open. Kieran strode in, his presence commanding, his dark hair tousled as though he had just come from battle. His sharp golden eyes locked onto mine, but there was no warmth in them—only something cold, something ruthless. A flicker of unease crept up my spine. Behind him, another figure followed. My stepsister, Callista. The moment she stepped in beside him, my breath caught in my throat. Callista’s hand rested on Kieran’s arm, and she wore a satisfied smirk as she gazed at me like I was nothing more than a pathetic, broken thing. No. No, this couldn’t be happening. Kieran climbed the dais, his voice cutting through the silence. “I, Alpha Kieran Blackwood, reject you, Selene Nightshade, as my mate and Luna.” The world shattered around me. A gasp rippled through the crowd. The bond between us—our fated connection given by the Moon Goddess—was like a silver thread tying our souls together. And now, with those cruel words, it was being ripped apart. Pain seared through my chest, an unbearable, suffocating agony that made my knees buckle. My wolf, Astrid, howled inside me, her sorrow raw and unrelenting. I clutched my chest, struggling to breathe. “Kieran… why?” My voice was barely a whisper, but the entire room heard it. Kieran’s expression was cold, merciless. “Because I don’t want a weak Luna.” A cruel laugh rang out. Callista. My stepsister, the one who had spent years undermining me, spreading rumors about me, poisoning my father’s mind against me. She stepped forward, pressing her body against Kieran’s side. “Poor, pathetic Selene,” she cooed mockingly. “Did you really think you were worthy of being Luna? Kieran deserves someone stronger, someone who can rule beside him without being a burden.” The betrayal struck deeper than the rejection itself. I turned my gaze to Kieran, hoping—praying—that this was some kind of sick joke. That he would take it back. That he would see me, see the love I had for him, and realize his mistake. But there was nothing. No regret. No hesitation. Only cold, finality. The bond between us strained, fraying at the edges, but he hadn’t completed the rejection. I could still feel the mate bond desperately clinging to me, refusing to let go. And then came the final blow. Kieran smirked. “You want to know why, Selene?” He leaned in close, his breath brushing my ear, his voice dripping with cruelty. “Because I was never going to choose you. Callista has been mine from the beginning.” I gasped, the pain turning into something deeper—rage, heartbreak, humiliation. The pack watched in silence, waiting for my response. For me to beg, to break. I straightened, swallowing my pain, forcing myself to stand tall. If Kieran thought he could shatter me, he was wrong. Slowly, I lifted my chin. “If you’re going to reject me,” I said, my voice steadier than I felt, “then do it properly.” Kieran raised a brow, intrigued. I forced myself to hold his gaze, even as my heart bled. “Complete the rejection.” A muscle in his jaw twitched. For a second—just a second—I saw hesitation flicker across his face. Then he turned away. “No.” No? Murmurs erupted around us. The Elders exchanged looks of confusion. Kieran smirked, a dark gleam in his golden eyes. “I want you to feel it, Selene. I want you to suffer. I won’t let you go so easily. You’ll remain tied to me, a rejected mate, feeling this pain for the rest of your miserable life.” I sucked in a sharp breath, my nails digging into my palms. The cruelty of his words burned, but I refused to let him see my tears. Callista laughed. “Oh, darling sister, you should be grateful. At least you’ll always have a bond with Kieran—one that keeps you trapped in your suffering.” My vision blurred with fury. Fine. If that’s how they wanted to play, then so be it. I would not beg. I would not stay. They wanted me gone? Then I would leave—but not in disgrace. I stepped back, my voice cutting through the tension like a blade. “You’re a fool, Kieran.” The smirk on his lips faltered. I took another step back, feeling the power of my lineage, my bloodline, simmer beneath my skin. “You think you can break me? That I’ll crawl back to you, desperate for scraps of your affection?” A cruel smile touched my lips. “You’ll regret this.” Kieran’s eyes darkened. “Is that a threat, Selene?” I turned, my silver gown flowing behind me as I made my way toward the door. I didn’t look back, didn’t acknowledge the whispers, the murmurs of pity and amusement from the crowd. But just before I stepped out, I paused. Without turning around, I spoke. “No, Kieran. It’s a promise.” And then, I walked away—out of the Blackwood Pack, out of my past, and into the unknown. I didn’t know where I was going. I didn’t know what awaited me. But one thing was certain. I would come back. And when I did, I wouldn’t be the same weak girl they had thrown away. I would return stronger. More powerful. And Kieran Blackwood would wish he had never rejected me.Ronan was at my side in an instant. “You okay?”“Yeah,” I muttered, frustrated. “It’s… harder than I thought.”Lyria’s expression didn’t change. “Again.”The training felt endless. Lyria made me do one thing after another—calling up shields, shooting small blasts of light, even healing little cuts on my arms. Each thing she threw at me took more out of me. My body got sweaty and weak, and my hands wouldn't stop shaking.Ronan stayed close the whole time. His voice was calm as he kept telling me I could do it, even though he refused earlier, I'm glad he realized I needed to do this."You've got this, Selene," Ronan said when I finally made a perfect shield. "Look at that—it’s solid."I smiled, even though I was so tired I could barely stand."Thanks," I said.But Lyria wasn’t finished with me yet.The days passed in a blur as the training got even harder. I learned how to pull my power into tiny, thin threads, and move it like I was sewing with a needle. I practiced calling light into
I leaned against Ronan, my whole body shaking as my power came rushing back to me. It wasn’t wild or painful anymore. It was calm now, steady, glowing softly under my skin.I could feel it clearly—strong and alive, like a river flowing through me. For the first time in so long, I could control it. I wasn’t scared of it anymore.Ronan held me tight, his arms wrapped around me. His warmth kept me grounded, helping me breathe slower and easier. I leaned into him, taking in the comfort he gave me without saying a word.When I looked up, I saw Lyria standing a few steps away. Her silver hair caught the moonlight, and there was a proud smile in her eyes as she watched me."You did it," Lyria said, her voice steady but strong. "You broke his illusion. Your power belongs to you again."I nodded, still breathing hard. "It feels... different now. It doesn’t hurt anymore."I felt Ronan’s grip tighten around me. His golden eyes searched my face, full of worry. "You scared me," he said, his voice
The night was too quiet. Ronan’s arms around me were warm, his heartbeat steady against my ear. But even with him here, the silence felt heavy—like the calm before a storm. Elias was out there, lurking in the shadows, waiting. And he wouldn’t stop until he had me. Until he had my power and brought this world to ruin. I closed my eyes, trying to steady my breathing. The mate bond hummed between us, a quiet reassurance, but my mind wouldn’t rest. The darkness Elias had trapped me in still clung to my thoughts, cold and suffocating. “You’re mine.” Why is he so obsessed with me? I have no answer, and it’s driving me crazy. Even if he wanted to destroy this world, transforming it into a realm of darkness and despair, where his new generations would be doing terrible things—things the Moon Goddess gave me power to stop—why did he want me too? His words echoed in my skull, sending a shiver down my spine. Ronan’s grip tightened slightly, as if he sensed my unease. “Try to sleep,” he mu
Darkness swallowed me whole. One moment, I was standing in the Moon Temple, power crackling at my fingertips. The next—nothing. No sound. No light. Just an endless void pressing against my skin, cold and suffocating. I tried to move, but my limbs felt heavy like weights dragged them down. Panic clawed at my throat. "Ronan?" My voice echoed strangely, swallowed by the emptiness. No answer. Then—laughter. Elias’s voice slithered through the dark, wrapping around me like smoke. "Looking for your mate, little omega? He can’t help you here." A spark of defiance flared in my chest. I clenched my fists, reaching for my power—but it was gone. The celestial energy that usually burned inside me had vanished, leaving only hollow silence. "What did you do?" I demanded, forcing my voice steady. The darkness shifted. Elias materialized before me, his blue eyes burned like embers in the darkness. "Nothing permanent. Yet." He stepped closer, his fingers brushing my cheek. I recoiled, b
The temple’s cold stone floor pressed against my knees as I struggled to catch my breath. Ronan’s grip on my shoulders tightened, his warmth a stark contrast to the chill still clinging to my skin. My heart pounded, the echoes of Elias’s voice—his touch—lingering like a poison in my mind. That wasn’t just a fear. That was a memory. The thought sent a shiver down my spine. How much of my past had been stolen from me? How much had Elias twisted? Lyria stepped forward, her silver hair glinting in the candlelight. “The mind is the first battlefield,” she said, her voice calm but firm. “If you cannot master your thoughts, your power will master you.” I swallowed hard, forcing myself to stand. My legs trembled, but Ronan’s steady presence kept me grounded. “What else is hidden in my head?” I demanded. Lyria’s gaze didn’t waver. “Only you can uncover that. But the temple will guide you.” She turned, gesturing down the shadowed hallway. “Come.” Ronan’s fingers brushed mine, a silent
The fire crackled beside us, its warm glow flickering against the rough walls of the cave. Ronan’s lips moved against mine, slow and deep, as if he was memorizing the feel of me. My hands clutched at his shirt, pulling him closer, my body burning with a need I’d never known before. The mate heat coursed through me, every touch sending sparks across my skin. His fingers tangled in my hair, tilting my head back as he deepened the kiss. A low growl rumbled in his chest, vibrating against me, and I melted into him. The bond between us hummed, alive and electric, as if it had been waiting for this moment all along. But then— A sharp pain lanced through my skull, sudden and blinding. I gasped, breaking the kiss, my hands flying to my temples as my vision blurred. Images flashed in my mind—fragments of memories that didn’t make sense. A dark room. Chains. Blue eyes gleaming with cruelty. Elias’s voice, whispering words that made my blood run cold. “You’re mine, Selene. Always.” I rec
“How touching,” Elias sneered, stepping into the moonlight. His voice dripped with mockery as he fixed his gaze on me. “Did you really think it would be this easy, little omega?”My power flickered within me—weak, but defiant—surging instinctively at his words.“What do you want? Why do you keep showing up like a coward? Are you scared to die? Is that why you're stalking me before I'm even coming for you?” I spat, my voice steadier than I felt.He smirked, lifting a hand as dark energy curled around his fingers.“Oh, you already know,” he said. “Why I keep coming back every minute, even though he’s your destiny, he’ll help you destroy me. He's your mate too… but you’re still mine. I can’t take my eyes off you, not while he’s with you. And do you know why?”His gaze locked onto mine, piercing and possessive.“Because you’re mine, Serena. Your body, your soul—mine. Don’t you remember yet? You were mine.”His words hit me like a slap, but they made no sense. “You’re talking nonsense,” I
My heart pounded so hard I was sure Ronan could hear it. His words echoed in my mind—I couldn’t lose you again—and for a moment, I forgot how to breathe.The mate bond between us burned warm and sharp, pulling at me like an invisible string. I wanted to hate it. I should hate it. After everything he said, after how he pushed me away...But I couldn’t.Not when he looked at me like that.Owen cleared his throat awkwardly. “I’ll... give you two a moment.” He stepped out and shut the door behind him.Silence filled the room, thick and heavy.Ronan took a small step toward me. “Selene—”“Don’t.” I raised my hand, voice shaky. “Just—don’t.”He froze. His jaw tightened, but he didn’t walk away.I closed my eyes, trying to steady my breathing. My body still hurt. My power still felt weak. But none of it compared to the storm building inside me.I had a choice to make.Go back with Ronan to the Blackwood Pack—with a mate bond I never asked for, yet couldn’t push away. That bond would hurt me
Ronan’s hands shook as he cradled Selene’s unconscious body against his chest. Her skin was pale, and her breathing was shallow. The explosion had drained her completely—her celestial power flickered weakly under her skin like a dying ember.Around them, the Blackwood Pack members stood in stunned silence, staring at the ruins of their hall. Some were injured. Others were missing. The air smelled of smoke and blood.Aiden was the first to break the silence. “We need to move. Now.”Ronan didn’t argue. He lifted Selene carefully, his grip tightening protectively. “Where?”“The healer’s den,” Aiden said, already turning. “Before Elias comes back.”The mention of Elias sent a ripple of fear through the pack. Ronan’s jaw clenched, but he nodded. Without another word, he followed Aiden, the pack trailing behind them like ghosts.---Healer’s Den – Blackwood TerritoryThe healer, an elderly woman with sharp eyes, took one look at Selene and hissed through her teeth. “She’s burning through he
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