The tension in the room slowly began to disappear as Brax took a deep breath and stepped back, his anger fading slightly. Lucian straightened up, giving me a nod of gratitude before turning his attention back to Brax."We need to focus on finding out who that man was and why he targeted Luna," Lucian said, his voice calm and composed.Brax nodded, still eyeing Lucian warily.I could feel the weight of their words sinking in as I leaned against the wall, my body still trembling from exerting so much energy. I closed my eyes for a second, trying to pull myself together, but the longer I stood there, the weaker I felt. pushing myself off the wall using one hand to hold me there, I cleared my throat, making everyone turn to look at me. "I'm really tired. I'm going to go to bed." I tried to let go of the wall to go to bed, but as I did, my legs became weak. Before I could hit the ground, both Brax and Lucian rushed to my side, stopping me from falling."Are you okay, Luna?" Brax asked, co
The whispers in my head continued, taunting me with their cryptic messages. Brax tried his best to keep calm. Something dark was coming for me; I could feel it deep within me. I felt a sudden surge of energy coursing through me. The room around me began to blur and warp as if reality itself was bending to accommodate some unseen force. And then, without warning, a voice spoke directly into my mind."Luna," it whispered, sending shivers down my spine. "You cannot escape your destiny."I gasped, clutching onto Brax for dear life as the voice echoed through my very being. The others looked at me with concern etched on their faces, but they couldn't hear what I was hearing. It was a message meant only for me."What do you want from me?" I cried out, desperation lacing my words. But the voice remained silent. Brax tightened his grip on me, trying to shield me from whatever unseen force was threatening me. The voices grew louder as if they were trying to break through some barrier within
As we made our way towards the border of my father's pack, I fought to keep myself under control, telling myself over and over again I had been through worse than this before. Brax sat next to me in the car. I gripped his hand tight. The voices whispered incessantly in my mind, their words growing louder and more insistent with each passing moment. Shadows danced at the edge of my vision, flickering like ghosts in the fading light of dusk. I clenched Brax's hand tighter.When we finally reached the border, Nick stopped the car, and Lucian turned around to look at us. "we have to walk from here."I looked outside the car, seeing the big differences between the two lands. My pack's land was covered with thick snow, which I should have been surprised about since the pack's name was Winter Moon. As we got out of the car, Rex handed me his jacket. The air was cold and crisp. Dillion and another one of Brax's guards stepped out of the car behind us. Brax pulled me into a tight hug, pressi
Brax helped me to my feet, and Lucian came over to us. “You can't be here. If my father finds you here, he will kill you,”“I can protect myself, and no rules apply to me when it comes to Luna. She is all I care about.”As we started to walk, figures began emerging from behind the trees. Wolves and people surrounded us, their eyes filled with hostility. One man stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Brax.“My son is right,” he growled. “I will kill you.”Without hesitation, he threw a knife at Brax. But before it could reach him, I stepped in front of him, using my powers to stop it mid-air. With a flick of my wrist, I turned the knife around and sent it flying back towards the man, stopping it inches away from his face.“You will have to go through me,” I declared, my voice unwavering.The man stood frozen in shock, disbelief written all over his face. “Can it be?” the man said as he stepped around the knife.I already knew who he was, and I didn't need to be told. It was my father.“Lun
I held Brax in my arms, begging for him not to leave me. I felt power surging around me as rage filled my body, the darkness inside me wanting me to give into it and seek revenge. His life was slipping away—I could feel it, but there was still a small part of him that was holding on, and I knew that that part was because of me and the love that he had for me.A sudden warmth spread from my chest, flowing down my arms and pooling into my hands. I stared in shock as a soft glow surrounded them. My heart pounded against my ribcage, every beat in sync with the pulsing light. Then, like a whisper on a breeze, Spike’s voice echoed through my mind.“It’s not his time. Save him.”A shiver ran down my spine at Spike's voice. A part of me was scared that it wasn't Spike, but the darkness that grew inside of me was trying to trick me into using my powers so it could completely overtake me. But at that moment, I didn't care. I would let the darkness overtake me if it meant Brax would be okay. I c
My father ran like the coward he was. Dillon and Nick took some of Brax's guards to my father's kingdom, but they were nowhere to be found. Something inside of me told me that this was far from over and my father would return. But I would be ready for him. I would get my revenge on him. I had no love for him; he was nothing more than a stranger who threatened the people that I loved.Days passed, and the chill of those initial fears began to thaw. I found solace in Brax’s improving health. Although he hadn't completely healed from being brought back to life, he seemed stronger with each sunrise. Our bond had somehow been rebuilt, stronger and more unfaltering than before. We both knew this was the perfect time to have our wedding finally."This centrepiece or that one?" I asked, holding up two possible decorations for the tables. The pale lavender flowers matched the colour scheme perfectly, but the gold-trimmed vases seemed more regal.Brax looked up from the seating arrangements and
With the wedding only a few days away, people from everywhere were starting to arrive. I wasn't nervous about marrying Brax, but I was worried about what kind of people would come. The house was a flurry of activity—with people I hardly knew.As I moved through the hallway, the soft murmur of conversations and occasional bursts of laughter echoed against the walls. I spotted Jack leaning against the doorframe of the kitchen, his face partially hidden by the shadows. He looked up just as I was about to pass by and then quickly averted his gaze as if my presence had stung him.The ache in my heart was becoming unbearable. Jack wasn't just my brother; he was my best friend. Or he used to be. Ever since he arrived, he'd been a ghost—there but not really present, his silence a painful reminder of the rift that had somehow formed between us.Unable to ignore the tension any longer, I stopped and turned to face him. My voice trembled as I spoke, "What is your problem with me, Jack?"He seeme
There was a soft knock on my door. I pulled myself together and stood up to answer it. My heart raced—who could it be now? Opening the door, I was met with Brax's concerned eyes."Luna, are you okay?" he asked softly, stepping inside and closing the door behind him."I… I don’t know," I replied, trying to swallow the lump in my throat. I moved back to the bed and sat down, my legs feeling weak.Brax walked over and sat beside me, his presence a calming force amidst the storm of my emotions. "I heard what happened with Jack," he said quietly. "That must have been incredibly hard."I nodded, not trusting myself to speak. Brax's hand reached out, gently covering mine. His touch was warm and comforting. "He sees me as the villain, and maybe... maybe I am."Brax shook his head vehemently. "No, Luna. You're not a villain. We all make mistakes. We sometimes hurt the ones we love. But that doesn’t define who you are."His words were like a balm to my wounded spirit, yet the guilt lingered. "
Braxs PovThe early morning air carried a crispness that hinted at change—something tangible yet elusive, whispering through the trees as if nature itself were weaving a new tale in its timeless language. I watched the horizon, where colors bled into each other like the vibrant strokes of an artist with a vision unexplained.Standing at the edge of our family's sanctuary, I felt a twinge of anticipation, a thrill that stirred at the edges of my soul. These lands had seen the best and worst of us, and yet they remained steady as ever—a testament to the strength within us all.My thoughts drifted to Luna, her spirit as unwavering as the earth beneath our feet. Her presence was a beacon, a light that guided me through the darkest caverns of our shared past. Our journey had not been one of sole survival; it was a series of rebirths, a rediscovery of what it meant to love unconditionally and stand unwavering amidst life's trials.From the doorway, Luna joined me, her hand slipping effortles
Lunas povThe morning light filtered softly through the curtains, casting gentle shadows across the room. I sat on the edge of the bed, cradling a cup of herbal tea, allowing the warmth to seep into my hands. My mind drifted, tracing the path that led us here to this serene moment of peace and love, unfathomable five years ago.Brax stirred beside me, his presence a constant rock in the ever-shifting tides of our lives. Our journey had been one of trials and triumph, of darkness and light, yet here we were, stronger for all we had endured.As I reflected on our life, a soft knock on the door brought me back to the present. "Come in," I called gently, watching as Daisy peeked through the door, her face lit with the innocence of childhood."Mum, are you ready for breakfast?" she asked, her voice a sweet melody of excitement.I nodded, feeling the pang of joy her presence always sparked. "I'll be right out, darling," I assured her, watching as she slipped away, her laughter echoing down
Lunas Pov5 years laterThe sun hung low in the sky, casting golden hues across the gathering. The pack was buzzing with excitement, the air thick with joy and the mingling scents of family and home. My hand rested comfortably on my growing belly, and a sense of contentment filled every corner of my being. Glancing at Brax, who stood beside me with a smile that lit up his face, I couldn't help but let my thoughts drift back to everything that brought us here.Five years. It felt like an eternity, and yet like a fleeting moment at the same time. A single tear slipped down my cheek as I remembered the moment that changed everything—the day I discovered I wasn't just an ordinary human. That realization transformed my world, leading me to a life filled with love, trials, and unexpected magic.Brax noticed my tear and squeezed my hand gently, his touch steady and reassuring. "Is everything okay, Luna?" he asked softly, his deep voice grounding me.With a deep breath, I nodded, feeling the
Brax's povStepping into a sea of familiar faces, a thunderous cheer rose, echoing across the clearing. Each voice felt like a tether, anchoring me back to the world I'd left behind. The chorus of my pack, a symphony of belonging, reminded me that home was a place of hearts, not walls."Luna and Brax!" Nick boomed, his voice commanding the noise to hush. His eyes twinkled with the warmth of a father figure reunited with his son. "Let's welcome back our Alpha, who's fought his way back to us."Luna squeezed my hand, a silent reassurance that her strength was mine to lean on. My heart swelled with gratitude as I looked upon faces marked with traces of anticipation and hope."It's good to be back," I managed, my voice a mix of pride and vulnerability. "And I promise, no matter what challenges lie ahead, we will face them together."The world around me blurred slightly as tears unspoken moistened my eyes. Years of imprisonment had reshaped my soul—etched scars deeper than visible, but far
Brax's povAs the first light of day seeped into the room, casting a warm glow over Luna and me, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace wash over me. The night had been a testament to our love, a reaffirmation of the bond that had withstood every storm.I watched as Luna lay beside me, her breathing slow and even, her dark hair splayed out like a halo against the pillow. She looked peaceful, and for the first time in what felt like an eternity, so did I. I reached out, gently tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, marveling at the simple truth that she was here, with me, after everything we had endured.The past years had been hell one that i thought i would never escape but yet here i was with the one that my heat would always belong to in my arms. i had been to scared to sleep incase i woke up and this was all a dream.As Luna stirred, her eyes fluttering open to meet mine, a soft smile graced her lips, a beacon of warmth and light. "Morning," she mumbled, her voice still lac
Luna's POVThe night was silent, the house settling around us with a familiar creak here and a gentle sigh there. Brax’s closeness was a tangible comfort, a warmth that seeped into the marrow of my bones, chasing away the chill that had settled during those years of separation.As Brax and I sat on the edge of the bed, the space seemed to pulse with energy, a gossamer thread of tension weaving its way through the air. His presence was a steady beacon, a reassuring reminder that we were here—to face the ghosts of our past and the infinite potential of our future.He reached out, running his fingers through the strands of my long black hair, the touch achingly tender. "I never forgot how your hair felt," he murmured, a hint of awe in his voice. His words were a gentle balm, each syllable soaking into my skin with the promise of something new growing from the heartache.I smiled faintly, my heart swelling with love. "I missed you every day," I admitted, my voice soft, infused with truth.
As we walked through the door of what should have been home, the familiar scent of wood and fire warmed my senses, but there was a heaviness surrounding us, a weight only time apart could place on us. Brax's hand brushed against mine, a silent anchor in the sea of emotions swirling within. We were home, yet the ground beneath us felt unsteady, the space between us filled with years of separation, of longing and uncertainty. as they others left to give us space allowing us the space we needed to mend the fractures of our past.As Seb turned to leave, his footsteps hesitant on the wooden floor, something within me urged to bridge the chasm that had silently grown between us. "Seb," I called, my voice barely above a whisper, yet it ricocheted off the walls with enough force to stop him in his tracks. He turned, and in his eyes, I saw a complicated dance of emotions—a hurt that ran deep, but also something akin to relief."Thank you, Seb," I began, feeling the heaviness of the years I co
Lunas povWith Daisy still and silent in my arms, every heartbeat felt like a countdown, every breath a whisper of hope against a cacophony of doubt. I pressed her closer, feeling the gentle thud of her heartbeat sync with my own, a silent message that connected us beyond words. Around us, the world was a muted blur, the woods standing like silent sentinels to our moment of desperate longing.The others—Brax, Seb, Nick—hovered nearby, their presence a fragile shield against despair. They knew as well as I did that this was a turning point, a brink from which we might not return. But being surrounded by them, by their belief and love, was like standing on the edge of something profound—an abyss, yes, but one that held the promise of transformation.Seb, still at my side, murmured quietly, "She's strong, Luna. Just like her mum." His words were a balm, soothing some of the rawness within, a testament to the resilience passed on from me to my daughter. Daisy had always been different—uni
Luna's POVWhen consciousness slowly drifted back to me, the world was a blurred edge of shadows and whispers. Pain clawed through every fibre of my being, leaving me weak and frozen in its tight grip. The darkness had been so consuming, a cacophony of voices that resisted every attempt at awakening. Yet, here I was, lying awake in a world that tilted between reality and dreams.Warmth enveloped me like a cocoon cutting through the cold. I blinked, trying to dispel the haze obscuring my vision, and then I saw him. Seb's face hovered above me, his expression etched with profound relief and something more—love? The sight was as grounding as it was bewildering.He held me gently, his arms a barrier against the remnants of nightmares. "Luna," he whispered, voice steady yet thick with emotion. Memories surged like a torrent, and I staggered under the weight of them. The things I'd done, the darkness I'd embraced—it all came crashing back. Panic threatened to surface, but I pushed it down,