The air in the healing chamber was suffocating, weighed down by despair and the scent of burning sage. Clara sat motionless by Edward's bedside, her hand trembling as it hovered over his cooling skin. She couldn't bring herself to touch him, as if acknowledging his lifelessness would make it real. Her heart felt like it was being ripped apart, and a sharp, searing pain clawed through her chest—the severing of the sibling bond.Edward was her big brother, her protector, and her constant. From the time she knew that he was her sibling, he had been her shield, her guide, and her partner in every challenge life threw their way. That connection had been unshakable, as if their very souls were entwined. Now, that bond had been cruelly severed, leaving an aching emptiness she couldn’t fathom.On the other side of the room, Daniel, her mate, leaned heavily against the wall, his face a mask of anguish as he watched her. He could feel her pain through their mate bond—a raw, agonizing wound that
The air was heavy with the scent of burning wood and the faint traces of lavender flowers adorning the crematory. Clara stood motionless, her hands clenched into fists at her sides as the flames consumed Edward's body. The roaring fire reflected in her tear-filled eyes, but her face remained stoic, as if she feared that showing her sorrow would somehow diminish the weight of her grief.Silent tears streamed down her cheeks, glistening in the firelight. She felt the loss in every corner of her being—the bond she shared with her brother now severed, leaving a gaping void in her soul. Edward had always been her anchor, her unwavering protector, and the only person who could make her feel whole in moments of despair. Now, he was gone, leaving only ashes and memories behind.Daniel stood beside her, his hand resting on her shoulder, offering silent support. He knew better than to speak, recognizing that words were useless in the face of such pain. Clara barely noticed his presence, her gaz
"Alpha Daniel, we can't go on like this," Clara's voice sounded hoarse and emotional. Clara and Alpha Daniel were having dinner. Clara stared out the window at the night. Alpha Daniel then responded to what Clara had said earlier."What do you mean?"Clara then answered again with teary eyes, "Now Blue Sky Pack is experiencing a leadership vacuum after the departure of my brother, Edward. A pack without an Alpha will slowly collapse. Do you think I could be the Alpha female there? I want to save the pack from possibility Alpha Robin's threat."Daniel took a deep breath, then shook his head slowly. "Clara, that's not a decision you can just make. You're already Luna in Dark Moon Pack, you can't be two people at once." "I know that!" Clara cut in, her voice rising. "But I also know how I feel. I want to make sure no one else will suffer like us."Daniel approached her, sat beside her and took her hand. "I see your pain, Clara. But being Alpha female isn't just about strength. It's abo
The transfer of most of the Blue Sky Pack members to the Dark Moon Pack House brings relief and new hope to Clara. However, behind it, there is the shadow of an approaching threat.Dark Moon Pack is now the most substantial pack with the most members in the Silverhide Alliance. Alpha King Raymond also wanted to show his appreciation, so he organized a small party to celebrate the union of the Blue Sky pack with the Dark Moon pack. The event was held at the Silverhide Mansion in the presence of Alpha, Luna, and the councils of all the packs under the Alliance, including the Moonlight pack, although now without the presence of Alpha Robin, who still left the pack and was replaced by Beta William as the interim leader of the Moonlight pack, who also came to Silverhide Mansion.Long story short, Alpha King Raymond then stood on his throne and looked at all the guests present; the man called Alpha Daniel and Luna Clara to stand beside him. Then Alpha King Raymond said, "I am sorry for th
A few days later, that evening, the atmosphere in the Dark Moon pack was tense after news spread about Alpha Robin’s impending attack on the pack.Clara and Alpha Daniel called for an emergency meeting with the Council members in the pack house hall.“Luna Clara, should we prepare for a counterattack immediately? This time, I hope we can be more aggressive against Alpha Robin because he’s no longer an easy threat,” said Beta George, his tone filled with concern.Luna Clara nodded slowly, gazing at the Beta, then shifted her eyes to Alpha Daniel.“I agree with you, Beta George. But I hope this battle won’t cost us more lives. I’ve lost too many people I care about, and I don’t want that to happen again,” Clara responded.Beta Drake nodded in agreement. “Luna Clara is right. We need to find a way to ease this tension without escalating the situation.”Daniel took a deep breath and said, “We’ll strengthen our defenses and increase patrols. But we also need to think of a way to communicat
The next day, the atmosphere in the Dark Moon pack was a little calmer, although there was still some residual tension from the night. Alpha Daniel and the others couldn't calm down; they felt time was running out, and it looked like Alpha Robin was getting closer to launching his attack. Meanwhile, Clara realized that she had forgotten something."Alpha Daniel, I think we missed something important because we were too focused on fighting Robin." Clara said to her mate. The woman was applying makeup in front of the mirror in her room while Alpha Daniel was getting ready to guard the pack house again."What is it?" Daniel asked Clara. "We forget the other source of power that we have, which is Michael. Do you remember Daniel in that prophecy book of our ancestors that you have? Michael will get his power when the moon is full, the crescent moon mark on his hand is a privilege although it may not be as strong as when Alpha Edward who has the same mark is still alive," Clara explained
The man once seen as strong, ambitious, and a leader now appeared worthless. Alpha Robin continued to shed tears of regret. He lay weak in the corner of the cold, dark cell in the underground dungeon of the Dark Moon pack.The stone walls looked damp and radiated cold throughout his severely injured body, even though Alpha Daniel had kindly asked the pack doctor to treat his wounds. Their purpose was clear. They wanted Robin to remain alive, solely to let him suffer slowly and painfully."I'd rather die!" Robin shouted.Then, moments later, a woman's laughter echoed nearby."Seems like you've followed in my footsteps, too. They won't let us die, Robin.""Who are you?" Alpha Robin asked as he looked toward the dark cell before him. The woman's voice sounded oddly familiar.The woman continued laughing, then slowly revealed her face. She lit a single candle, making Alpha Robin nearly die of shock."Susan?" he asked, his eyes wide in disbelief."Yes, you should have recognized my voice f
7 Years LaterThat afternoon, in the vast green field beside the Dark Moon pack house, the sound of an arrow piercing through the air and hitting the target board echoed.Michael, holding a slight bow, instantly beamed a wide smile. His aim was spot on."Mom, look! I'm getting better!" Michael shouted to Clara, who sat not far from him.All eyes of the pack house residents watching were wide in amazement, including Clara's. None of them expected that Michael, now seven years old, had mastered archery. Even though Michael was still learning with a slight bow, his aim was consistently accurate.It was undoubtedly impressive to everyone in the Dark Moon Pack. It seemed unbelievable for a child like Michael to have such a grasp of archery already.Michael was growing up to be different, as foretold by the prophecy, marking him as a unique child. His intelligence in understanding things was above average."Michael, you're amazing!" said Beta George, who had been pridefully teaching Michael
That afternoon, Michael, about to hold a meeting with investors from California, suddenly had to cancel their meeting at the Blue Sky Packhouse because Joe suddenly felt labor contractions. Michael immediately rushed to his wife without a second thought and called for a healer. He was willing to lose the opportunity and potential investment from those wealthy investors for the sake of his unborn child and his wife, who were far more valuable. A few moments later, the healer arrived and assisted with Joe's delivery. Michael and Dana accompanied Joe into her room while others, including Clara, Daniel, Ella, and Robin, anxiously waited outside. Screams filled the room. Joe gripped Michael's hand tightly, sweat covering her forehead. Dana stood beside her, whispering words of encouragement, while the healer did everything possible to assist in the tense delivery. "Just a little more, Joe! You can do it!" Dana's voice trembled, her eyes full of hope. "When I went through the pain of gi
Time passed quickly, and Joe's pregnancy had grown significantly. Clara was always ready to help whenever Joe needed her.Joe was not only her daughter-in-law but also her beloved niece, a precious replacement for Dana."Michael, remember what I told you. Take care of Joe, including postponing all your work if she asks you to simply accompany her for lunch. Do you understand?" Clara advised Michael over the phone.For the past few days, Joe had complained about Michael being too busy at the pack house, handling countless tasks. Clara could relate, as Alpha Daniel's workload had also increased. That's why she was making sure Michael wouldn't make the same mistake, especially now when Joe needed attention the most in the final stages of her pregnancy.The golden hues of the evening sky stretched over Dark Moon Pack as a soft spring breeze swept through. Clara stood on her balcony, gazing at the distant dense forest. Her thoughts wandered, filled with memories of her sister, Dana, who wa
Behind the happiness before, of course, there was also something painful for Dana a few months ago. She suffered a miscarriage just before her due date. Her dream of having a child with Robin had to be dashed, but their sadness still comforted Joe.Clara finally asked Michael, Joe, Alpha Daniel, Robin, and Dana to gather at the Dark Moon pack meeting hall that day. Followed by the Council. They were all surprised because it was unusual for Clara to gather them. "Honey, I'm sorry if I've been too busy lately. But can you tell me first about our meeting with them tonight?" Clara shook her head as she straightened her makeup in the mirror."No, I want everyone to find out at once. It will be very surprising." Clara said."Does this have anything to do with the other day when you borrowed that ancient book of your family tree, and you didn't even tell me what the problem was?" Daniel asked."Yes, it does. Alpha Daniel, that's the clue. At that time I was in the observation stage, so I
One Year LaterJoe was now pregnant, entering her second month of pregnancy. Along with that happiness, the alliance and the packs under the Silverhide Alliance remained stable and at peace.Meanwhile, in the late afternoon at the Dark Moon Pack, a cool breeze brushed through Clara's hair. The air was crisp, carrying the earthy scent of damp soil after the morning rain.Clara gazed into the distance, her eyes fixed on the forest a few meters from the pack house. Something was troubling her mind."I miss you, Edward, Mom, Dad," Clara whispered in her heart, gripping the locket her parents had left behind.No matter how much she had grown, even now as she reached old age, Clara still missed her family. It was understandable—she had only briefly enjoyed the time she had found her biological family, only to be separated again by Alpha Edward’s death.At Dana's house, the woman sat on a bench, seemingly lost in thought, much like Clara. Though she had more freedom to occupy herself—trainin
The wedding party was smooth and lively until the end. They all enjoyed themselves and felt the atmosphere of happiness at Blue Sky Pack.The night after the wedding, Michael and Joe went on their honeymoon to a beach a few hours away from Blue Sky Pack. It was like a dream for both of them. They both stood on the balcony of their hotel room, gazing out at the vast sea. The gently lapping waves created a soothing rhythm accompanying their new journey as mate, husband, and wife. The moonlight reflecting off the water's surface added to the night's magical atmosphere.Michael took a deep breath and looked at Joe with eyes full of love. "I can't believe we're finally here, when before I thought it would be so difficult to bring our families together," he said hoarsely, almost in disbelief.Joe smiled, his eyes sparkling. "Me too. It feels like everything we've experienced before is just part of a complicated journey, but I always believed we'd find the point."The two looked at each othe
Long story short, they decided to formalize the relationship between Michael and Joe as soon as possible. One week later, the wedding reception was held after Michael successfully marked Joe as dead.Michael and Joe's wedding party took place with great fanfare at the Blue Sky Pack residence, the pack inherited from Alpha Edward, who Michael had long led as his new Alpha.Guests included Alpha King Raymond of the Silverhide Alliance and all the Alphas under the alliance. All the guests looked happy, enjoying a night of joy. Small lights twinkled in the sky, creating a romantic atmosphere around the garden decorated with fresh flowers. Music played softly, and guests danced on the main dance floor. There was joy in every corner, laughter accompanying every conversation, and eyes sparkling with hope.In addition, a full moon adorned the blissful atmosphere, adding sacredness to the two werewolves who the Moon Goddes' fate had united."It turns out that fighting for you is not as difficu
Clara and Alpha Daniel went to Dana and Robin's residence that night. They intended to find a solution to the new problem about Michael and Dana's relationship.There would be clarity that wouldn't be burdensome to Michael or Joe.When Clara arrived, they were at the gate, and there was mutual silence between Robin, Dana, Clara, and Daniel, for none of them would have expected the separation to take over the meeting.Michael sat with a tense posture and a hardened jaw in the small meeting room at Dana's house. As if in a courtroom, in front of him were four people closely connected to each other's pasts and possible futures. They were gathered in a tense atmosphere.Clara sat next to Michael, her expression stern but still full of tender affection. Meanwhile, Alpha Daniel, who had become Michael's father figure over the years, stared intently at Robin, who had stripped him of his Alpha title and whom Michael had been trying to avoid.Robin was stiff, his eyes dark with unpredictable e
Michael had expected his return home to be met with varying degrees of shock and concern, perhaps even disapproval. But as the evening unfolded, his family’s reaction to the truth of his situation was nothing like he had imagined. Instead of judgment or frustration, there was an overwhelming sense of understanding and support that left him both surprised and relieved.Clara, his mother, had been the first to respond after hearing his full confession. She didn’t shout, didn’t scold him for the secrecy or the mess he found himself tangled in. Instead, she simply sat across from him, her hands resting on the steaming cup of tea she hadn’t yet touched. Her sharp gaze softened as she leaned forward slightly, her voice steady and calm.“Michael,” she said gently, “the Moon Goddess doesn’t make mistakes. If Joe Harper is your mate, then she is meant to be yours, no matter what obstacles stand in your way. And that includes Robin.”Michael blinked, caught off guard by her tone. He had expecte
Michael's days away from Joe were anything but peaceful. The distance didn’t bring the clarity he’d hoped for. If anything, it made things worse. As a werewolf, being away from his mate was almost unbearable. Every fiber of his being screamed for her presence, and the constant tug in his chest reminded him of what he was trying to deny.Three nights passed with little to no sleep. He’d toss and turn, unable to quiet his restless thoughts or soothe the ache that came with missing Joe. By the fourth night, he was at his breaking point. The walls of his apartment felt too tight, the silence too loud. He needed something—someone—to ground him. And so, without overthinking it, he packed a small bag, grabbed his keys, and started the long drive home to his family.The thought of seeing them brought a flicker of relief. He could already picture the playful arguments with Ella, his younger sister, who was always easy to tease. Just imagining the way her face would scrunch up in frustration wa