Damien paced in his office, tension was thick in the air. His broad shoulders, usually relaxed in confidence, were stiff with the weight of what he’d just discovered. A storm was brewing inside him, the need to protect battling the rage boiling under his skin.He could smell her before he saw her,his mate, his heart. The sweet scent that always calmed him now only sharpened his focus. Elena entered the room, her soft steps barely making a sound. Her eyes, warm and trusting, locked on his, searching his face for answers to the questions she hadn’t asked yet.He swallowed hard, his wolf stirring within him, fighting to stay in control.“Is everything okay?” she asked, her voice soft but steady. She knew him too well, sensed the tension coiling in the air.His eyes darkened, the protectiveness in him flaring dangerously. “No, it’s not,” he admitted, his voice a low growl. He moved closer, taking her hand in his, needing to feel her warmth, her pulse proof that she was still safe, still
The moon hung high in the sky, casting long shadows over Damien's territory as he stood in the center of the pack's war room. His beta and a few trusted warriors gathered around him, awaiting his orders. The news had come in less than an hour ago that the ones hunting his mate were closing in. This wasn’t a distant threat anymore; it was real, and it was on his doorstep.The air in the room crackled with tension, but Damien's gaze was locked on the map spread out before him, his mind already moving through the next steps. His mate was in danger. Every instinct screamed at him to lock her away, to shield her from the world until the threat was gone, but that wasn’t an option. She wouldn’t accept that, and neither would he. They needed a real solution, one that would eliminate the danger, not just postpone it.“We can move her to the safehouse,” his beta suggested, glancing up at the him. “It’s remote and hidden”Damien shook his head, cutting him off. “No. They’ll track her there eve
The door closed behind him with a heavy thud, but Alpha Damien didn’t look back. His heart ached, knowing he had left Elena behind, but his focus now shifted to the threat that still lurked in the shadows. His wolf surged beneath the surface, eager to be unleashed, to hunt those who dared to come for her.He moved through the forest swiftly, his pack close on his heels. Each step was silent, his eyes scanning the surroundings, his senses attuned to every shift in the air. His Beta fell in beside him, matching his pace.“We have word they’re moving through the southern border,” his Beta said, his voice low. “The scouts spotted them an hour ago.”Damien growled, the sound rumbling low in his chest. His enemies were closing in, but they wouldn’t reach her. Not now. Not ever.“How many?” Damien demanded, his voice cold and controlled.“Three confirmed, but we suspect there’s more hiding in the trees, waiting for the signal.”“Good,” Damien snarled. “Let them wait. We’ll finish this before
The intruders retreated, sensing the raw, unchecked power radiating from Damien and his pack. They scattered into the darkness like shadows, disappearing before the fight could fully begin. It wasn’t fear of death that made them flee, it was something more calculated. A warning, perhaps, or a message that they were not here for battle just yet.Damien stood in the clearing, his breath heavy, fists clenched at his sides. His wolf paced inside him, howling for blood, for justice, but the enemy had slipped through their grasp. He could still feel the weight of the Enemies threat hanging in the air, taunting him. The promise of future danger made his rage burn even hotter.His Beta cautiously approached, sensing the storm brewing within him. “We pushed them back, Alpha. They didn’t want to fight tonight.”“They didn’t need to,” Damien growled, his voice thick with anger. His eyes darkened, a dangerous glint flashing in them. “They’re just playing with us. Testing how far they can go.”Th
Damien had left the pack house early that morning, his mind focused on strategy and the next steps in their fight against the intruders and enemy. He was determined to secure the borders, track the enemies, and fortify their defenses. He trusted that Elena would be safe inside, surrounded by his pack, his family.But he didn’t expect what will happen while he's gone , still uneasy after the tension from the night before, Elena had tried to keep to herself. She remained in their room for most of the day, pacing, worrying about the growing threat, and waiting for Damien to return. But as the hours dragged on, she couldn’t bear the silence anymore. She needed to feel useful, to contribute to the pack that had become her new home.She finally stepped outside the room, heading toward the kitchen, hoping to busy herself with small tasks. But as soon as she turned the corner, she stopped abruptly.There, standing near the hearth, were Mrs Lauren and Amelia. Their conversation stopped the mom
Hours passed in a haze of sadness and uncertainty. Elena lay curled up on the bed, the blanket wrapped tightly around her, her thoughts a swirling storm of doubt and guilt. The pack house had grown quieter, but the silence wasn’t comforting, it was suffocating.She kept replaying the confrontation in her mind. The harsh words of Damien's mother, the hurtful agreement of Amelia. They had made her feel like an outsider, like an unworthy link in the chain that was slowly breaking under the weight of the war.Just when she thought the silence might consume her, she heard the front door slam shut downstairs. Heavy footsteps echoed through the halls, familiar and commanding. Damien was back.Her heart raced. She wasn’t ready to face him, not yet. She wasn’t sure she could look him in the eye after everything his family had said. What if he agreed with them? What if he thought she was a burden too?But there was no time to prepare herself. A few moments later, the door to their room swung
The sun had barely risen when Damien made his way to his mother’s quarters. After the confrontation the day before, he’d spent most of the night deep in thought. Elena's pain, her uncertainty, and the way she had been treated weighed heavily on him. He knew he needed to set things right, not only for her but for the pack as well. And he knew exactly where to start.He knocked softly on the heavy oak door, hearing the gentle rustle of movement inside before his mother answered. The door swung open to reveal her, looking composed as always, though there was a slight tension in her face no doubt lingering from the conflict of the past few days.“Son,” she greeted, her tone cautious but warm. “Come in.”He stepped inside, his presence filling the room. He could feel her watching him carefully, sensing that this was no ordinary visit.Without wasting time, he sat across from her in the sitting room, his expression steady but firm. “We need to talk,” he said, keeping his tone calm, though
After his conversation with his mother, Damien stepped out of the room feeling a sense of relief. It wasn’t just about securing the mating ceremony; it was about solidifying the bond between him and Elena , making sure she knew she wasn’t just a piece in this game of power and war. She was his heart, his strength.As he walked back to their shared room, his thoughts raced ahead to the upcoming ceremony. He knew it needed to be special, not only for his mate but for the entire pack. It was their way of showing unity, of cementing her place as Luna. But most importantly, it was a public declaration of their love, a promise he was eager to make in front of the world.When he entered their room, he found her sitting by the window, staring out into the forest. The sunlight bathed her in a soft glow, but he could still see the lingering sadness in her eyes. The weight of everything that had happened recently hadn’t lifted from her shoulders yet. She had been strong, but he could sense her