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Penulis: Dallas Ryan
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-01-10 03:37:25

The forest was nothing but a blur of motion and sound, branches clawing at Lexa’s fur as she sprinted through the dense undergrowth. Her lungs burned with every breath, and the metallic taste of fear flooded her senses.

Yet even as exhaustion clawed at her, she pushed herself harder. The hunters and their unnatural wolves were too close—each hiss of sharpened claws against dirt, each rhythmic crunch of heavy boots against foliage reminded her how little distance was left between her and them.

Her heart hammered in her chest, a frantic rhythm that matched the chaos in her mind. Keep running. Keep them away from the pack. Keep them away from her.

The wind carried faint voices—of men directing the hunt and the low, guttural growls of their augmented wolves, but it also carried something else. A golden pulse tugged at her through the bond she shared with Vivi, a faint warmth that reminded her of sunlight breaking through storm clouds. The connection flickered like a fragile flame, a reass
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  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The Prodigal Wolf

    LexaThe compound came into view as we broke through the tree line, the cabins and watchtowers bathed in the pale glow of the rising moon. The sight should have brought relief. Safety. But my legs felt weak beneath me, my lungs raw from the miles running in my escape. My heart weighed heavy with guilt. Every step closer to the Wilde Pack was a reminder of how much danger I’d brought to their door. My flank throbbed where claws had torn through skin—it was healing, thanks to Vivi and the Starfire, but the ache lingered reminding me of what I'd done.I barely noticed the others shifting back into their human forms, their familiar voices muffled by the whirlwind of thoughts in my mind. The memories of the augmented wolves haunted me. Their amber eyes, so empty and obedient, seared into my vision. The hunters, controlling them with a practiced cruelty, moved with a precision that chilled me to the bone. And that brief moment—when Vivi’s Starfire touched them—when something human flickered

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-11
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   A New Connection

    The air between us grew heavy, charged with an energy that made my pulse quicken. His presence, so commanding yet safe, drew me in like a magnetic pull I couldn’t resist.My breath caught as his thumb brushed lightly against my knuckles, his touch both grounding and electrifying. I looked up, meeting his eyes—softened now, searching mine for permission. The wall I’d built around myself, the guard I kept against vulnerability, cracked under his gaze. A pull so strong it felt like the earth itself was shifting rose between us. A primal knowing that resonated deep within my bones, a feeling I knew he had to feel too. The feeling sent a jolt of something akin to fear and exhilaration through me. He leaned closer, and I met him halfway, as if drawn in by an invisible force. His lips brushed mine, a feather-light touch that sent shivers down my spine before deepening into a kiss that consumed my senses. It was a kiss that promised everything, that whispered of forever, but then, just as q

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-11
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The Bonds of Trust

    The bedroom was a sanctuary of warmth and shadow, the dancing flames of scattered candles creating an intimate cocoon against the darkness beyond our windows. I curled deeper into the oversized armchair, my body heavy with exhaustion but my mind still racing from the night's events. The scent of pine and leather mingled with the familiar musk of my mates, grounding me even as memories of Lexa's fear echoed through our bond.Xander stood sentinel by the window, his powerful frame outlined in moonlight. The silver strands in his white braid caught the gentle glow, making him look otherworldly - my warrior, my protector, my Alpha. Kane and Dax had settled on the edge of our massive bed, their shoulders touching in a way that seemed unconscious but spoke volumes about their growing closeness."I can still feel her fear," I whispered, pressing my palm against my chest where the Starfire bond pulsed like a second heartbeat. "When those augmented wolves had her cornered..." My voice cracked

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-12
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Seeing All

    Kelda The scent of burning sage and sweetgrass filled my workshop, mingling with the musty aroma of ancient leather-bound books and worn parchment. My hands moved with practiced precision as I ground dried herbs in my mortar, the familiar motions helping to ground my racing thoughts. Each plant had been carefully chosen - lavender for clarity, wolfsbane for protection, and rowan berries for strength against dark magic. My healer's instincts told me we would need every advantage we could get.Liza sat surrounded by towering stacks of texts, her glasses sliding down her nose as she referenced multiple sources simultaneously. The golden afternoon light streaming through my stained-glass windows caught the dust motes dancing around her, creating an almost mystical atmosphere that suited our grim task. The windows themselves told stories in colored glass - ancient tales of our people, of magic both light and dark. Today, their warnings seemed especially poignant."The references are scatte

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-12
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   A Shaman's Wisdom

    KeldaGunnar's shoulders seemed to sag slightly, as if a weight he'd been carrying became too heavy to bear. I waited, continuing to tie off the sachets of herbs, giving him space to find his words. The scent of his uncertainty filled the room - a strange thing from one usually so sure of himself."Kelda," he finally said, his voice rougher than usual, "I need your counsel. It's about Lexa."I set down the herbs and turned to face him fully, noting the conflict in his storm-gray eyes. My heart already knew what he would say - I had seen the way they looked at each other, felt the shift in the pack's energy when they were near. "What about her?"He ran a hand through his hair, a rare gesture of uncertainty from the usually composed warrior. "Last night, after we brought her back... I walked her to her cabin. And something happened. Something I wasn't prepared for."Understanding dawned, and I felt my heart squeeze with both joy and concern. The goddess's ways were mysterious, but never

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-13
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Visions...

    ViviShe was running, though she couldn’t remember why. Her breath came in short, panicked gasps, each exhale curling into the frigid air like smoke. A sense of urgency thrummed through her veins, a primal instinct screaming at her to move faster. She wasn’t sure what she was chasing—or fleeing—but the dread curled in her stomach like a living thing.The world was a canvas of cold and silence, painted in shades of gray and white. Snow fell heavily, the thick flakes muffling every sound except the faint crunch of Vivi’s boots as she moved through the forest. The air was sharp, biting at her cheeks and filling her lungs with icy fire. The trees stretched endlessly in every direction, their skeletal branches weighed down with frost, forming a labyrinth of shadow and light.And then she heard it.A child’s cry, faint and trembling, carried on the wind. It pierced the silence, freezing Vivi in place. Her heart lurched, and her head whipped toward the sound. “Hello?” she called, her voice c

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-14
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   ...and Fears

    ViviXander, ever the protector, was the first to react, his powerful arms enveloping her in a reassuring embrace. "You're safe, min elskede," he whispered, his voice a soothing balm to her frazzled nerves. His lips brushed against her forehead, leaving a trail of gentle kisses that calmed her racing heart.Kane and Dax moved in tandem, their hands weaving a intricate pattern of comfort on her skin. Kane's fingers danced along her spine, easing the tension that had built up, while Dax's palms cradled her face, his thumbs tracing soothing arcs under her eyes. The storm in Dax's gaze had subsided, replaced by a deep concern and a longing to comfort.As Vivi's trembles began to subside, her mates sensed the shift in her, their touches evolving from comfort to something more. It was a silent understanding, a recognition that sometimes, the deepest wounds required more than just solace—they required connection, intimacy, and the reassurance of love.Xander's lips descended, capturing Vivi'

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-14
  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   A Seer's Warning

    The forest was a quiet cathedral of snow and shadow. The crunch of boots on frostbitten ground was the only sound as Vivi, Xander, Kane, and Dax moved through the trees. Their breaths formed soft plumes of mist in the frigid air, but none of them spoke. The weight of the vision Vivi had shared hung between them like a storm cloud, heavy and ominous.Vivi walked slightly ahead, her arms wrapped around herself despite the warmth of her coat. The cold wasn’t what made her shiver. Her thoughts were trapped in a loop, replaying the child’s wide green eyes, the desperate cry for help, and the dark tendrils that had swallowed her whole. The warmth in Vivi’s stomach—the faint, almost imperceptible pulse of life—was still there, but it felt fragile, like a candle flickering in a gale.Xander walked beside her, his powerful presence a steadying force. His ice-blue eyes scanned the forest with practiced vigilance, always alert to danger. He reached out, his hand brushing against hers, and the co

    Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-15

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  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Ancient Echoes

    ViviThe Council's decision was better than nothing, but far less than we needed. As I left the meeting chamber, frustration warred with pragmatism in my mind. The sanctuary designation would provide some protection, but Julian wouldn't be deterred by political gestures or economic sanctions. His vision of supernatural society was too fundamental to his identity, his conviction too deep to be swayed by diplomatic pressure."It's something," Xander said quietly, reading my expression as he fell into step beside me. "The Council's formal recognition legitimizes what we're building here.""I know," I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "I just hoped for more direct intervention. Julian crossed a line using that weapon against the barrier. The potential consequences weren't limited to our territory."Kane nodded grimly. "The Council understands that. But they're constrained by centuries of precedent regarding territory autonomy. To intervene directly would undermine the very foundatio

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The Council's Deliberation

    LyraI could feel it—the tension in the air, the worry in their minds, the fear they tried so hard to hide from me. At three months old, I wasn't supposed to understand these things, but I did. The dual Starfire that flowed through my veins made me different, connected me to things beyond ordinary perception.My silver eye saw what others couldn't—the shimmering threads of energy that bound our community together, the pulsing light of the barrier that separated our world from the Void. My golden eye perceived intentions, emotions, the subtle currents of thought that adults believed were hidden from an infant's awareness.They were wrong. I saw everything. I understood more than they realized.As I lay in my cradle, watching the mobile of stars and moons that Sage had crafted for me, I felt the barrier tremble again—an aftershock from Julian's attack. It had been three days since the eastern boundary was breached, and though the adults spoke in hushed tones when they thought I couldn't

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The First Strike

    XanderThe attack came at dawn, when the barrier's energy was naturally at its lowest ebb. I was awakened by the compound's alarm—a magical warning system Sage had designed to alert us to any breach of our outer defenses.I was on my feet instantly, years of training taking over as adrenaline surged through my system. Beside me, Vivi stirred, her golden Starfire already flaring in response to the threat."The nursery," she said, fear evident in her voice. "Lyra—""I'll check," I assured her, already moving toward the door. "Stay here until we know what we're dealing with."The corridor outside our bedroom was filled with activity—pack members responding to the alarm with disciplined efficiency. Kane appeared at my side, his expression grim."Eastern boundary," he reported tersely. "Multiple breaches. The wards are holding for now, but they're under sustained attack.""Julian?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.Kane nodded. "His signature was detected by the boundary markers.

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Echoes of Silver and Gold

    EowynThree months after Lyra's birth, I stood at the eastern boundary of our territory, my senses alert for any disturbance. Julian Thornwood's forces had been unusually quiet since our expansion, but Kane's intelligence network reported increased activity along the borders of his alliance. Something was brewing, and I was determined to ensure our defenses were prepared.The boundary gleamed in my magical sight, a shimmering curtain of energy that pulsed with the combined power of my silver Starfire and Vivi's gold. Since Lyra's birth, the barrier had grown stronger, more stable—as if her very existence had somehow anchored the equilibrium more firmly in our reality.I ran my hand along the invisible boundary, feeling the familiar tingle of energy against my skin. The moonstones we had placed were functioning perfectly, their power amplified by the barrier essence that Vivi and I had created together."Anything concerning?" Ronan asked, approaching from behind. He had been patrolling

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   Lyra Fenrir Wilde

    ViviThe pain came in waves, each one stronger than the last, cresting and receding like a tide determined to pull me under. I gripped Xander's hand on one side and Eowyn's on the other, drawing strength from their unwavering presence as my body worked to bring our child into the world."You're doing beautifully," Kelda murmured, her experienced hands checking my progress. "The baby is descending perfectly. Not much longer now."I nodded, unable to speak as another contraction built. Around me, I could feel the energy of those I loved most—Xander's steady power, Eowyn's cool Starfire, Kane's analytical calm, and Dax's restless vitality. Each contributed in their own way, creating a circle of protection and support that made me feel invincible despite the pain.As the contraction peaked, I felt something else—a ripple in the barrier, a resonance that seemed to echo the rhythm of my labor. The Void Walkers were watching, their attention focused and intent."They're here," I gasped as th

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The Silver Light

    EowynThe morning breeze carried the scent of pine and wild herbs as I stood at the edge of the eastern boundary, my silver Starfire dancing at my fingertips. The expansion of our territory had begun in earnest, and today I was tasked with establishing the new magical perimeter—a responsibility I still found somewhat surprising, given my history.A year ago, I had been a prisoner of the Council, my powers bound and manipulated for their purposes. Now, I was trusted with safeguarding the borders of what had become the most remarkable supernatural sanctuary in existence. The irony wasn't lost on me."You're smiling," Ronan observed, appearing at my side with the quiet grace that still sometimes startled me. "A rare sight so early in the morning."I glanced at him, taking in his familiar features—the sharp angles of his face softened by the morning light, his dark hair ruffled by the wind. Once my captor, now my partner in every sense that mattered."Just appreciating how much has change

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   A New Dawn

    I shifted slightly to ease the pressure on my lower back, a common discomfort in these final days of pregnancy. "What is it?""A naming ceremony," Dax explained, his usual cockiness tempered with genuine emotion. "Not just any ceremony, but one that honors both your Fenrir heritage and connects our child to the barrier.""The three of us have been researching ancient traditions," Xander elaborated. "Working with Sage and Lyra to create something meaningful. A ritual that would formally recognize our child as both heir to your bloodline and a symbol of the new world we're creating."The idea of a naming ceremony resonated deeply within me, evoking images of ancient rites and sacred gatherings. I could almost see the flickering candles, smell the fragrant herbs, and hear the solemn chants that would mark this significant moment in our child's life. The ceremony would be a blend of old and new, a testament to the heritage we carried and the future we were forging.Xander continued, his v

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   A Special Plan

    As Xander and I made our way toward the guest quarters, he took my hand, his thumb tracing absent patterns across my knuckles."Happy?" he asked simply.I considered the question seriously. "Yes," I replied after a moment. "Not in the simplistic way I might have defined happiness before all this began. It's deeper now—more complex. I'm fulfilled. Purposeful."His golden eyes warmed with understanding. "That's a better goal than mere happiness, I think. Fulfillment lasts.""What about you?" I asked, turning the question back on him. "This territory is three times the size of your original pack lands. The responsibility has grown exponentially.""Shared responsibility," he corrected. "That makes all the difference. And seeing what we're building here..." He gestured to the compound around us, which had expanded considerably to accommodate our growing population. "This is what being an Alpha should mean—creating something sustainable, something that serves more than just our immediate pa

  • Her Wilde Mates: A Reverse Harem Wolf Shifter Romance   The Foundations

    Six months after establishing the barrier, our vision for a new kind of supernatural sanctuary was taking shape. What had begun as a theoretical discussion in Xander's office had evolved into a tangible reality as word spread throughout the supernatural communities.The Council, after initial resistance, had eventually recognized the wisdom in our proposal. The barrier's stability had proven itself through multiple lunar cycles, and the benefits of having a dedicated territory surrounding it—managed by those most connected to its maintenance—became increasingly difficult to deny.Today marked the arrival of our newest residents, a small coven of water witches from the Pacific Northwest who had requested sanctuary after conflicts with local shifter packs made their position untenable."That's the third magical group this month," Kane observed as we watched from the main house balcony while Sage showed the newcomers to their quarters. "Your sanctuary idea is gaining traction faster than

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