Selena took a deep breath, her heart racing. "There are things in my past that I haven’t shared with you. Things that weigh heavily on my heart."She hesitated for a moment before speaking, her voice barely above a whisper. “Antonio Hales… he was never a father figure to me. He forcefully married my mother, Anneliese, even though she was not his fated mate.”Hudson’s eyes frowned, but he remained silent.“My mother… she was someone else’s mate, but Antonio didn’t care. He wanted her, and he took her. He didn’t give her a choice, and she… she had to live with him. Selena took a deep breath before continuing, her voice shaky but steady. "Before my mother, Antonio already had a mate. She died after giving birth to Jason and Cable, my stepbrothers. They never acknowledged me as their sister. I was never treated like family, Hudson. To them, I was just… nothing.”Hudson's grip on her hand tightened as he listened, his jaw clenching in silent anger. He could feel the pain in her words.“Af
Finally, the day had arrived for the wedding rituals to begin. The entire pack was buzzing with excitement and anticipation. Ethan, however, walked into his room with a heavy sigh, feeling both tired and frustrated. His mood wasn’t as light as he wanted it to be, even though his best friend, Alpha Hudson, was finally marrying the love of his life. Ethan respected Selena as Luna, and he was genuinely happy for Hudson. But something else had been weighing him down lately. Betty, his mate, had been pushing his patience to the limit with her unpredictable mood swings. It felt like every day there was something new to argue about. Ethan rubbed his temples, feeling the tension build. He didn't know what had caused such a drastic change in her, but the constant bickering and emotional rollercoasters were draining him. As much as he loved her, it felt like she had been on his last nerve recently. He couldn’t even remember the last time they had a normal conversation without it turning into a
As soon as Hudson opened the door, his eyes narrowed. A man dressed all in black, with his face covered, stood there. Hudson’s expression became cold and unreadable.The man immediately dropped to his knees, bowing his head. “An urgent letter from the palace, Your Highness,” he said quietly.Hudson glanced at the letter but didn’t take it right away. He closed the door and went back inside, quickly dressed, and walked out, the mysterious man following closely behind."Don’t let anyone in," he commanded the guard before heading to his office.Once inside, he opened the letter, his expression darkening as he read the contents. The room seemed to grow colder as his aura became more menacing. The mysterious man, standing nearby, shivered slightly from the tension in the air.Hudson’s fist clenched around the letter, crumpling it in his grip. "We're already surrounded, huh? Damn Germans," he growled. " Neth, Tell my brother to be on standby. I’ve got a wedding to attend and a mate to prote
Selena POV"Selena, don't be nervous. Former Luna Elara is very kind and loving," Betty reassured me, her fingers moving gracefully as she did my makeup. "She was the one who saved you when the healers said they couldn't do anything."To say I was nervous would be an understatement. My heart felt like it was caught in a vice, tightening with every second that passed. I tried to smile at Betty’s words, but the truth was, meeting Elara felt like standing at the edge of a cliff, not knowing if I’d fly or fall.She is my mate's mother. She also saved my life —someone as powerful and revered as Elara, the former Luna and a witch of unimaginable strength but also the queen mother of Euriphoria. What if she recognized? What if she saw the cracks I tried to hide so carefully?"You’re shaking," Betty’s soft voice pulled me back, her eyes full of concern.I took a deep breath, trying to ground myself. “I just... nervous. It's my first time meeting Hudson's parents” My voice came out quieter th
The room fell silent, and I could feel everyone’s attention on me and Elara. My heart raced, but I did my best to steady my breathing as she took slow steps toward me. When she finally stopped just a few feet away, she reached for her beautiful, heavy emerald necklace. Without a word, she gently placed it around my neck. A strange energy surged through me the moment the necklace touched my skin—warm, almost electric. My body stiffened, but I held my ground. The room suddenly erupted with applause, excited whispers spreading like wildfire. Making me confuse. Elara’s expression softened into a smile, and her voice, though kind, carried an air of power. "This necklace is a traditional heirloom," she explained. "Passed down from generation to generation. It holds a protection spell cast by my grandfather. This is my gift to you. Now, you are its keeper. Respect it, and it will protect and honor you in return." I lowered my head in gratitude, but as I did, the necklace gleamed brightly
As Hudson greeted the guests, his father, Aldric, clapped a hand on his shoulder, guiding him toward a graying man with a strong, commanding presence. "Son, this is my friend Elbert, Alpha of the Snowfrost Pack." Hudson extended his hand. “Alpha Elbert,” he nodded respectfully. Elbert’s face split into a grin, eyes crinkling as he shook Hudson’s hand. “Alpha Hudson, you’ve grown into a fine man. Your father and I are proud of you. Congratulations on your wedding.” Hudson bowed his head a little , casting a sideways glance at his father, raising an eyebrow. Aldric chuckled and shook his head. “Seems you don’t remember, son. You were just a kid the first time Elbert visited. You used to run after his daughter, Sara, all day. When they left, you cried for days; for a moment, we thought she might have been your mate.” Elbert let out a hearty laugh, . “Ah, those were the days! I still remember you clinging to Sara’s hand, insisting she couldn’t leave without you.” Hudson smirked,
“Finally, the time has come. The Alpha King will be so pleased to hear how I exchanged Selena’s letter and forced her to focus on the mission. I’m sure we will be richly rewarded,” the woman laughed, her voice dripping with malice. “This land, this pack—everything will be ours. The royal family of Euriphoria will pay for what they’ve done to our family, our kingdom,” she declared, an evil smile spreading across her face.The man sitting beside her, however, gazed out the window, his expression troubled. Why do I feel like we are about to make the biggest mistake of our lives? he thought, taking in the lavish decorations surrounding the Crimson Knight Pack.The vibrant colors and joyful atmosphere seemed to mock his unease. Just then, the car came to a stop, and the driver opened the door for them. As they stepped out, they were greeted by the pack beta. “Welcome, Crown Prince Becker Wagner and Princess Moore,” Ethan said, his tone respectful yet cossioCrown Prince Becker straighten
Author POVSelena jolted awake to the sound of something crashing against her window. Heart pounding, she glanced at Betty, who was still fast asleep beside her, oblivious to the noise. Slowly, Selena got out of bed and approached the window, peering out into the night. What she saw made her heart stop—a massive army blanketing the grounds, surrounding the pack’s territory.In the distance, children and women screamed, their cries mixing with the sounds of weapons clashing. Blood painted the streets as innocent men fell under brutal attacks, bodies strewn across the ground. Selena’s breath hitched, and a wave of cold sweat washed over her. Her legs gave way, and she sank to the floor, overwhelmed by terror. This can’t be happening…Suddenly, the door slammed open. Hudson stormed in, his face twisted with anger. His presence seemed to fill the room, and his gaze locked onto her with pure fury."How dare you, Selena?" he spat, his voice trembling with rage. "How dare you betray me!"Bef