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Howl of the Cursed Luna Chapter 23. Virgin blood
WILLA’s POV "Alpha, the guards—" His words died on his lips as he stepped inside, freezing as his eyes landed on me. On us. Nox lay sprawled across the cushions, his head resting on my thigh, fast asleep. His back was bare, marred by traces of dried blood and the large, angry scar that had yet to fully close. His muscles had strained … how I'd thought he might die from the pain. Yet he never once growled out. I didn’t move, didn’t flinch under Hunter’s intense stare. It was a rare thing, seeing the Beta’s expression shift, but now his usually impassive face was hardened with something that felt uncomfortably close to anger. "The scar…,” "He got it fighting the rogues," I finished for him. "Silver blade, laced with wolfsbane." Hunter's jaw clenched, his expression hardening in a way I'd never seen before. It was clear he wanted to say something—probably to me—but he seemed to think better of it. "I'll take over from here.” His voice came out low, cont
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WILLA’s POV The sun had long since dipped below the horizon, but the packhouse grounds were far from dark. Lights streaked from every window and lamppost, casting an artificial day over the manicured lawns and winding paths. Security, no doubt. With all the Alphas gathered in one place, an attack wasn't just possible—it was likely. I'd been ducking and weaving all day, playing an exhausting game of hide-and-seek with Nox. The library, the main hall, and now here, lurking in the shadows like some sort of incompetent spy. It was ridiculous, really. I was ridiculous. But every time I caught a glimpse of him—broad shoulders, that high-handed tilt to his chin—my dream came rushing back … blood pouring from his eyes, choking, dying. I shook my head, trying to clear the images. I just had to be away from him, his scent and presence. Maybe I could find a way through this… curse. Maybe there was a priestess who could help. My pack had none, at least not one that ha
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NOX’s POV “How kind of you to finally grace us with your presence, Nox," a familiar voice dripped. "One would think, being the host, you'd make an effort to arrive on time." I turned to face Luna Elara, her copper hair gleaming in the low light. A smirk played at my lips as I replied, "My apologies, Luna. I was under the impression that good hosts let their guests settle in before making an entrance.” My eyes flickered to Alpha Myron beside her, daring him to say something. He only gave a subtle nod, clearly not interested in escalating. Typical. Her eyes narrowed, but I was already moving to take my seat. The Alpha Council consisted of eight Alphas, representing the eight territories. I knew them all, for better or worse. To my left sat Talon, Alpha of the Mountain Peaks Pack. His territory was vast but largely uninhabitable. Next to him was Kora, the only female Alpha on the council. Her cleverness made up for what she lacked in brute strength. Across from me, Dar
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NOX’s POV Hunter and I raced towards the border. And like hell was I going to let the other Alphas catch wind of this attack. Some things are best kept within the pack, better dealt with quietly, in the dead of night. Especially when it involved rogues. Two of my men lay injured, one barely clinging to life. Four rogue corpses littered the ground. Two nights in a row. That was unheard of. ‘They attacked out of nowhere, Morcos had said,’ Hunter spoke quietly in my head. Eric stormed toward me, blood trailing down his arm. "Alpha.” A curt nod followed. “What the hell happened?” “We were doing our usual patrol when they came out of the woods— the men barely had time to react. We managed to take down four, but one escaped. They... they were different." I raised an eyebrow. "Different how? Did they perhaps sprout wings and breathe fire?" The warrior flinched. "No, Alpha. Just... more coordinated.” “Did you track them? Or maybe the one that escaped?
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WILLA’s POV “The priestess?" The old library keeper's wrinkled face creased further as he repeated. I nodded, my fingers absently stroking the rough edge of his counter. "Yes, is there one…, here?" My pack had one and I expect all packs to have one, but I'd never heard mention of one here. His lips parted, but no words came at first, his eyes searching mine as if trying to understand why I even had to ask. "Of course we do," he said slowly, as if explaining something obvious to a child. “Every pack has one at least.” "Where does she stay?" I leaned forward slightly, hoping my eagerness wasn't too apparent. "Uhm, ha, she…” he clicked his tongue, “She resides in the sacred grove." I frowned, trying to picture the location. Never heard the name, not like I ever left the packhouse. "How do I get there?" The keeper's lips pursed, deepening the lines around his mouth. "You don’t, child. At least not whenever you please.” His face lit up like he remembered something. “Ah
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NOX’s POV “One is dead," Hunter’s voice drifted toward me as I descended into the dungeon. "They broke easier than I expected.” I glanced at him, noting the flecks of dried blood on his knuckles. "And?" We came to a stop in front of the cell. Marcos was maintaining his post at the corner. “Alpha,” he greeted. Inside, one body slumped against the bars. One of the two rogues was already dead, his body more of a broken heap on the floor. The other… barely clinging to life. “That one stays alive for now,” he said before I could ask. I looked at the rogue … if that would be called being alive ... I wondered. Hunter's lips curled in disgust. "Nothing but dogs, really. Claimed they didn't know who their leader was." I raised an eyebrow, skepticism etched into every line of my face. "You believe that?" "No," he scoffed, his eyes narrowing as he looked at the prisoners. "Though it is clear they don't know who the actual person controlling from the top is. But
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NOX’s POV His body thrashed, arms flailing wildly as he fought for air. The struggle sent waves crashing over the edge of the barrel, soaking the floor around us. With a snarl, I yanked his head back out. He gasped, each gulp of air wet and ragged, water streaming from his nose and mouth, his one good eye wild, bulging with terror. "Please... Alpha... I—" he sputtered, but I cut him off by forcing his head back under. He fought harder this time, legs kicking out, arms flailing as bubbles of air escaped him in a violent rush. Good. I pulled the guard's head up again, bringing his face close to mine. His breath came in ragged gasps, fear radiating off him in waves, fear of death that I so wanted to give him. "I swear... I'll—" "Shut up." The command silenced him instantly, his lips frozen mid-sentence. "You don't get to beg. You don't get to talk." I let my eyes rake over his pitiful form. Weak. Broken. How easily I could finish him. I could snap his neck a
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WILLA’s POV “W-what are you doing here–here…” I stammered, my voice rough and patched and not mine. There, lounging in the corner like he owned the place—which, I suppose, he technically did—was Nox, the mighty Alpha himself. He didn’t answer right away, just tilted his head slightly, the corner of his mouth lifting into a smirk. “Good morning, sunshine," he drawled. I opened my mouth to retort, but a sudden, sharp pain lanced through my head. "Fuck," I hissed, pressing my palm against my temple. Of course, my head was slammed against a wall. I winced. "How are you feeling?" he asked, his voice softer than I'd ever heard it, maybe it was my mind because that underlying Alpha arrogance was still there … the kind that told you he was asking because it mattered, but not enough to shift his world. I scoffed. "Like you care.” His smirk widened, an attractive glint in his eyes. He prowled toward me, that slow, deliberate way of his, making the room feel suddenly
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Nox’s POV "How do you know?" I prompted, my voice low and measured. Her lips curved—not quite a smile, more a razor's edge of knowing. "Because I can still feel that cold, shivering stare on me since I arrived. It's a sensation you don't forget.” “Unbelievable," Vad muttered, swirling the amber liquid in his glass before throwing a few into his mouth. “What?" Sylvia's eyebrow arched, a challenge wrapped in silk. "You find something amusing?" “No?” Vad drawled. “It’s always something with you. Ever so dramatic." I watched the interplay, my wolf prowling beneath my skin. Something was off. Vad's unusual calm wasn't lost on me. My twin had always been the type to unravel spectacularly when things didn't align with his vision—a mirror of my own younger self, only I'd learned to temper that rage into something more surgical. "Forgive my brother," I said dryly, rubbing my temple, feeling the beginnings of a headache. "He was dropped on his head enough tim
