Robin found himself spending more and more time with Dana and Joe. At first, he told himself it was out of gratitude or a sense of responsibility after all, he had saved their lives in the forest. But as the days passed, it became clear to him that it was something deeper. There was a pull he couldnât ignore, a magnetic connection that seemed to grow stronger every time he was near Dana.Joe, with his boundless curiosity and sharp mind, often kept Robin on his toes. The boy had a way of asking the most unexpected questions, ones that forced Robin to confront parts of himself heâd rather leave buried. Despite this, Robin found himself enjoying Joeâs company. He saw a lot of Ella in himâthe same youthful enthusiasm, the same spark of mischief.Dana, on the other hand, was a calming presence. She had a quiet strength about her, a resilience that reminded Robin of Clara in ways that both comforted and unsettled him. Danaâs laugh was soft and genuine, her voice soothing, and her gesture
The night had fallen quietly over the small village, its tranquility amplified by the soft chirping of crickets and the gentle rustling of leaves. The moon hung low in the sky, casting its silver light over Danaâs cottage. Inside, Joe was sound asleep, his soft breathing a rhythmic counterpoint to the crackling embers in the fireplace.Robin and Dana sat on the porch steps, mugs of tea in their hands, savoring the peaceful evening. They had spent the day repairing a section of the garden fence and laughing as Joe made a game of collecting fallen branches. Now, with Joe tucked in bed, it was just the two of them.Dana tilted her head back, gazing up at the star-filled sky. âItâs beautiful tonight,â she said softly.Robin followed her gaze, his eyes tracing constellations he hadnât paid attention to in years. âIt is,â he agreed, though his focus lingered on her profile more than the stars.They fell into a comfortable silence, the kind that spoke of trust and understanding. Robin glanc
After the fusion of romance that night, Dana and Robin returned to Dana's residence.As the woman opened the door to her house, she was greeted by the warm smile of her beloved daughter, Joe, who was cooking breakfast."Hi, were you two out on a date all night and forgot that I was waiting for you to come home?" Joe said to Dana with a teasing smile, her hands still moving as she worked on the meal.Dana glanced at Robin, letting out a small laugh."So, if it's true that I went on a date with your mom, would you approve?" Robin asked Joe.Joe nodded slowly, without saying anything, and immediately prepared a seat for her mother and her potential stepfather.Robin and Dana catch Joe's approval signal. It wasn't luck, as Robin had already built a close relationship with Joe beforehand.Moments later, they enjoyed breakfast together. Between bites, they occasionally laughed, talking about random topics.Robin suddenly choked, and Dana quickly poured him a drink. Their gazes locked, full
The next day, back at the Library.Joe stared in confusion as she saw Michael sitting in the same spot as the previous night the same spot Joe often occupied.The young man looked at Joe with a curious gaze but didnât push to ask further.Michael gave a faint smile. âEveryone has something theyâd rather not share. I understand.âJoe looked at Michael and felt an odd sense of unease. How had he managed to guess her phone conversation with Dana before she even entered the library?There was something in Michaelâs demeanor that made her feel both uncomfortable and intrigued. It was as if he was harboring secrets, much like herself. This included his uncanny ability to read someoneâs situation based on mere moments of observation.A Few Weeks LaterMichael continued approaching Joe in the same subtle way. Eventually, Joe let down her guard and accepted his offer of friendship.As their bond grew, the collaborative project they were working on progressed smoothly, and their relationship be
The library was nearly silent, save for the faint rustle of pages turning and the occasional tap of keys on a keyboard. Joe plopped her stack of books onto a table in the back corner with a dull thud, the sound swallowed quickly by the quiet atmosphere. She sighed heavily, flipping open her laptop and arranging her notes with a practiced efficiency. Yet, no matter how hard she tried to focus on the screen, she couldnât shake the feeling of being watched.Someoneâs gaze burned into her, unrelenting and impossible to ignore. She didnât have to look to know who it wasâMichael Lee. Again.Joe's shoulders tensed, her fingers hovering over the keyboard. This was getting ridiculous. For weeks now, Michael had been everywhere she turned. Study sessions she swore he had no reason to attend, random encounters in the cafeteria, andâmost unsettling of allâoutside her apartment building one evening. Heâd claimed it was just a coincidence, that heâd been passing by on his way to a friendâs place.
Joe couldnât shake him off. No matter where she went on campus, Michael had this uncanny ability to just... appear. It was starting to feel less like coincidence and more like some weird cosmic joke. Or stalking. Yeah, maybe stalking.Sheâd see him leaning casually against the wall near her lecture hall, coffee in hand like he had all the time in the world. Or heâd 'bump into her' on the way to the library, always with some lame excuse. And now? Here he was again, sitting at the table next to hers, pretending he wasnât watching her every move.Joe sighed, slamming her laptop shut a little harder than necessary. âAlright, Mike, whatâs your deal?âMichael blinked, his face a picture of mock innocence. âWhat? I canât study in a library now?ââYouâve been âstudyingâ in every single place Iâve been for weeks. What are you, my shadow?âHe grinned, leaning back in his chair, balancing it on two legs like some kind of rebel. âMaybe youâre just that interesting.âJoe snorted. âRight. Sure. â
Joe was running late. Again. Her professor had droned on and on, and now she was practically jogging across campus, trying to make it to her study group. She rounded a corner and nearly slammed into someone.âWhoa, easy there,â Michael said, catching her arm before she toppled over.Joe sighed, brushing her hair out of her face. âOf course, itâs you.âMichael smirked, that trademark cocky grin of his making her want to both laugh and roll her eyes. âYou say that like youâre not happy to see me.âShe yanked her arm free, adjusting her bag.âWhat do you want, Lee? Iâve got somewhere to be.ââRelax, Harper. Iâm here to help.âJoe raised an eyebrow. âHelp? With what?ââWith that study group youâre about to bomb because youâre running on fumes,â Michael replied, holding up a small bag. âThought you might need a little energy boost.âCurious despite herself, Joe peeked into the bag, her fingers brushing against the cool surface of a neatly packed iced coffee. She blinked, surprised. It was
Joe wasnât sure when things started feeling... different. Maybe it was the way Michael seemed to know what she needed before she even said anything. Or maybe it was the way her heart did this weird little flip whenever he got too close. Either way, something was happening, and she didnât like it.Michael, on the other hand, seemed completely at ease. Heâd settled into her world like heâd always belonged thereâshowing up during her study sessions, randomly dropping off snacks, and throwing her these stupidly charming smiles like he knew theyâd get under her skin.One day, Joe was tucked into her usual corner in the library, a fortress of books and notes piled high around her. The familiar scent of old paper mixed with the faint whir of the overhead lights created the kind of environment she thrived in. With her earbuds in, she was laser-focused on her screen, fingers flying across the keyboard as she worked through a particularly dense reading. The world outside her bubble barely exist
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 understandableâshe had only briefly enjoyed the time she had found her biological family, only to be separated again by Alpha Edwardâs 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 herselfâtrainin
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 familyâs 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 didnât shout, didnât 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 hadnât yet touched. Her sharp gaze softened as she leaned forward slightly, her voice steady and calm.âMichael,â she said gently, âthe Moon Goddess doesnât 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.âMichael blinked, caught off guard by her tone. He had expecte
Michael's days away from Joe were anything but peaceful. The distance didnât bring the clarity heâd 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. Heâd 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 somethingâsomeoneâto 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