The forest was unusually quiet as Susan strode deeper into its shadows, her bare feet brushing against the soft undergrowth. The cool breeze of the evening rustled the leaves, carrying with it the scents of the pack lands. Her chest was tight, frustration bubbling just beneath the surface as she replayed her argument with Robin. She had to get away, if only for a little while.Reaching the clearing, far from prying eyes, she pulled off her clothes and let them fall into a neat pile on the ground. Her fingers trembled slightly as she closed her eyes, inhaling deeply to calm her nerves. She tilted her head to listen for any sounds—any signs of life. The last thing she needed was someone catching her in this moment.Satisfied she was alone, Susan let go of the tension in her body, allowing the shift to take over. Bones cracked, fur sprouted, and in a matter of moments, her human form was gone, replaced by the sleek figure of a black wolf. She shook herself, the transformation freeing her
The case was winding down, though the weight of the months-long pursuit lingered heavily over the Silverhide Alliance. For countless days and nights, they had toiled, pushing themselves beyond their limits to dismantle the Rogue King’s network. Victories had been won, but the scars of battle were evident on every member of the alliance.Alpha King Raymond, standing as the unwavering leader of the coalition, had observed the toll it had taken. He had always prided himself on his sharp instincts—not only in battle but also in understanding his people. They were drained, their spirits frayed from constant vigilance.In a gathering of the allied alphas, Raymond addressed them, his tone firm yet tinged with compassion. "We’ve pushed hard, and the rogues are retreating, but we cannot afford to break our own strength. I’m ordering a rest period for the alliance. Most of our warriors will stand down for a while to recover."Relief washed over the room, but the Alpha King’s next words carried
After weeks, the issue of Rogue King Alex scouring Canada has subsided. Ultimately, only Luna Celine, Alpha Ryan's partner, fell victim.Alpha Daniel came to Silverhide Mansion only to meet Alpha King Raymond alone. He needed a one-on-one meeting with his leader without the intervention of any party.Alpha Daniel knocked on the door and entered Alpha King Raymond's office."How is Alpha Daniel? Is there anything important we can discuss again?" asked Alpha King Raymond.Alpha Daniel sat down and smiled at Alpha King Raymond."Rogue King Alex has been waiting to be seen or heard from in our territory for several weeks. The scouts and guards of the Alliance packs have ensured that her movements in Canada have ceased. He told Alpha King Raymond.Alpha Daniel delivered his report in a firm tone despite the apparent tension on his face. Alpha King Raymond leaned back in an oversized oak chair.He nodded as he said, "Finally we can take a moment to rest in peace, it's been quite a drain of
A month later, we see Sierra rushing out of the ambulance, followed by Alpha Daniel. They took Clara to the emergency room.Raindrops accompanied them that night. They pounded the ground with a steady rhythm, like melancholy music. The air in the emergency room was filled with the scent of antiseptic and the sound of the fetal heart monitor connected to Clara. Finally, it was time, and the opening was almost complete. The medical team took Clara to the action room. She continued to scream in pain as she felt the contractions intensify, breaking the silence with the sound of Clara's regular doctor's pack accompanied by a nurse giving firm instructions."Control your breathing, Clara. Don't keep screaming so you don't run out of energy," said the pack doctor.Clara immediately tried to regulate her breathing, inhaling and exhaling slowly and slowly to conserve energy, as advised by the pack doctor.Sweat flooded her face, especially when the dilation was complete, and the fetus continu
Hours later, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed down the hospital hallway to the room where Clara and her baby were.Alpha Robin walked determinedly, accompanied by Alpha Edward, who kept a calm expression on his face. "Stay calm, don't be hasty and emotional, Alpha Robin. You're going to see a birth mother and her baby who really need calm from those who visit them." Alpha Edward said, breaking the tension.Alpha Robin didn't seem to listen and continued walking, "After that, I have to make sure that Clara and my son return to the Moonlight Pack."Alpha Edward rolled his eyes as he sighed, "Too risky and selfish in my opinion, you know Clara wouldn't agree to that, right? You're forcing her and you're actually losing the right to do it."Alpha Robin stopped his stepsand turned to Alpha Edward with a sharp look. "I'm the baby's father and I want to protect it, is that wrong?" Alpha Edward just chuckled and shook his head. He couldn't believe that Alpha Robin was so stubborn. Alpha
After a few days of postpartum care at the hospital, Clara returned home to the Dark Moon pack.The evening breeze greeted Clara as she stepped outside the Dark Moon Pack house. Despite the cold air, the warmth of the pack members' welcome made Clara feel more comfortable. Alpha Daniel ordered several Omegas to help carry Clara, and one of them held Clara's baby."Welcome back, Mrs. Clara, and congratulations on the birth of your child," Beta George said with smiling.Clara responded with a smile too and the tiredness still on her face, not making it a complaint this time. She was just grateful to be welcomed back into the pack she grew up in.Alpha Daniel then went to Clara's side and ensured everything was set up as well as possible for Clara's arrival. Alpha Daniel looked at the baby and was curious about the crescent mark on the baby's shoulder. Something tickled him since Alpha Daniel had seen it for the first time."Take a rest, because the pack doctor said you have to rest a
"You look so tired, you must have stayed up late, huh? I salute a mother's fight." Clara suddenly turned her head at the sound of this voice and found Sierra standing in the doorway with a cup of hot tea in her hand. Sierra's eyes seemed to follow every line of exhaustion on Clara's face."That's how it is, Sierra. But it makes me wonder why my parents abandoned me in the first place, were they really that tired and struggling to take care of me?" asked Clara to Sierra.Sierra sighed, "No, you have a family that takes care of you. It's us."Clara nodded. She felt strange because now the dreams of her past were no longer present but replaced by other nightmares. If it were just a sleeping flower and a typical dream, it would only last a few times, but every time she had a nightmare, why did it always have to be the same dream?Clara was silent for a moment. She looked at Sierra and wanted to tell her about her dream again, but somehow, she hesitated.Sierra read Clara's anxious expres
Alpha Daniel secretly sought information from one of the scouts in his pack who might know a reputable Seer with good skills.You may have information about a seer whose abilities can be trusted while scouting the area. Alpha Daniel told one of the scouts.He then got the information and left, asking Beta George to be patient while he did his work in the packhouse, as Alpha Daniel would be very busy."I can't be idle, Beta George. I need to find the answer as soon as possible." Alpha Daniel said, and Beta George nodded.After another hour of travelling, Alpha Daniel suddenly arrived at a place by the lake. The place looked like an ordinary resort building, but it turned out to be the residence of a Seer.His appearance was not as creepy as that of most Seers; in fact, he was very eccentric. Still, it felt exciting when Alpha Daniel entered the house of the Seer named Layla. The atmosphere was a bit mysterious.Then Seer Layla, who looked eccentric despite her age, appeared and greeted
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
The drive back to the city was heavy with silence. Michael kept his eyes on the road, his jaw clenched, lost in his thoughts. Joe sat quietly beside him, stealing occasional glances his way but saying nothing. She knew he needed space, time to process everything. And right now, she didn’t want to push him.The tension in the car was palpable, like a storm brewing just beneath the surface. Michael’s hands tightened on the steering wheel, his mind racing. He couldn’t shake the image of Robin’s face, the man he’d tried so hard to erase from his life, now tethered to Joe. Every time he thought of her, the warmth and light she brought into his world, it was quickly overshadowed by the cold reality of who her stepfather was. And that connection—it scared him.Joe shifted in her seat, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. She hated this distance between them. Just days ago, everything had felt so right, so effortless. But now, it was like there was a wall between them, one she was
Michael sat behind the wheel, his hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly his knuckles turned white. The car was packed, the engine idling, and Joe sat silently in the passenger seat, staring down at her hands. They were supposed to be on the road by now, heading back to the city and to their normal lives, but Robin’s voice calling out had stopped them both in their tracks.“Michael, wait,” Robin said, stepping out onto the porch. His voice wasn’t commanding, but there was a weight to it, something unspoken hanging in the air. “Can I talk to you? Just for a minute?”Michael froze, his jaw tightening. The last thing he wanted to do was have a heart-to-heart with the man who had been absent for most of his life. He could feel Joe’s eyes on him, silently urging him to say something, but all he could muster was a clipped, “What is there to talk about?”Robin took a step closer, shoving his hands into the pockets of his worn jeans. “I know you’re angry. You’ve got every right to be. B
After the unfinished conversation last night, Robin was going out of town in the morning for two days' business.Michael was curious what Robin would say—if only Joe and Dana weren't interrupted. Maybe the topic is for another moment. Two days went by with the three of them bonding as a family.Michael and Joe packed up their things the following morning, the atmosphere in the house feeling heavier than it had since they’d arrived. Neither of them spoke much as they went through the motions, folding clothes and zipping up bags. The tension was palpable, and though Dana tried to keep things light by chatting and bustling around the kitchen, even her warmth couldn’t cut through the unease that hung in the air.They had to leave soon—classes were starting again the next day, and it was a long drive back to the city. Michael glanced at his watch, his nerves still on edge from his conversation with Robin the night before. He hadn’t brought it up with Joe yet, unsure how to even begin. The
The ride back to Joe’s childhood home had been Michael’s first taste of unease, but it wasn’t until the following morning that the feeling truly settled in his chest, heavy and unshakable. It was like an itch he couldn’t scratch, a whisper at the back of his mind telling him something wasn’t adding up. He woke early, far earlier than he usually would on a weekend, and spent a good ten minutes just staring at the ceiling of the guest room, trying to piece together why he felt so... off.The house itself didn’t bother him. Dana’s warm hospitality was a constant, and even though Robin’s distant demeanor hadn’t improved much since last night, Michael wasn’t the type to take it personally. But something about Joe’s family, or maybe the way Joe fit into this family, was gnawing at him. He didn’t know why, but every time Robin looked at him, Michael felt like the man knew something he didn’t—and that knowledge had weight.Joe found him in the kitchen, standing by the sink with a cup of coffe
Michael couldn’t shake the strange feeling that had settled over him ever since Joe started describing her family. It wasn’t anything she said outright, but something about the way she mentioned her stepfather, Robin, triggered an odd sense of familiarity. He couldn’t quite place it—just a nagging sensation that tugged at the edges of his memory.“So, Robin,” he started casually, glancing at Joe as she drove. “What’s he like?”Joe shrugged, keeping her eyes on the road. “Protective, I guess? He’s quiet but not in a bad way. Just… observant.” She paused, her brow furrowing. “Dana’s the opposite—super outgoing. They balance each other out.”Michael nodded, though his mind wandered. He still couldn’t shake that feeling. Maybe it was nothing—just nerves about meeting her parents.Joe continued, her voice softening. “Dana’s always been more like a friend than a mom. And Robin… well, he’s the one who makes me feel safe, you know?” She shot him a quick smile. “You’ll like them. I think.”Mic
Michael had been poking at the same topic for weeks now, dropping hints and sly comments every chance he got. At first, Joe had brushed him off with quick answers or a roll of her eyes, but Michael was persistent—like, annoyingly so."So, when am I meeting the mysterious family you keep talking about?" Michael leaned back in his chair, arms folded behind his head like he didn’t have a care in the world.Joe shot him a glare over her laptop. "Why do you even care? It’s not like my family’s some big deal."Michael grinned, that cocky tilt of his lips that she both hated and... maybe kind of liked. "Well, if I’m gonna stick around you, I gotta know the people who made you this stubborn.""Stubborn?" Joe narrowed her eyes, but Michael just shrugged, completely unbothered."Yeah, stubborn. And weirdly mysterious about your family. I mean, what’s the deal? You hiding something? Secret wolf cult or something?"Joe snorted, trying to hide her smile. "Right, because that’s totally a thing."Mi
The weekend crept up faster than Joe expected, and with it came Michael’s ridiculous invitation. He’d been dropping hints all week about “big plans” for Saturday, but she’d brushed him off every time. Michael always had some elaborate scheme brewing, so she didn’t take him seriously. That was until he practically ambushed her outside the library after their shared study session.“Alright, Joe,” Michael said, leaning casually against the wall with his signature smirk. “It’s time to stop hiding in your books. You’re coming with me tomorrow.”Joe paused, narrowing her eyes. “Coming where exactly?”“Dinner. My place. Tomorrow night,” he said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.Joe blinked, crossing her arms. “Your place? Why would I—”“Relax,” Michael cut in, waving off her hesitation. “It’s no big deal. My mom’s been pestering me to bring someone over for weeks. You’re just helping me out, that’s all. She’s cooking, and trust me, you don’t wanna miss it. She’s a magician in