Alpha Cormac POV Early morning dew clung to the grass as I stepped into the training grounds, my muscles already tense with anticipation. The sun was still rising, casting soft shadows over the field, and the soft thud of fists against sandbags and the rhythmic grunts of warriors in training already filled the space.It had been far too long since I had sparred with someone, far longer since I had sparred with Axel, and I wanted to see how he was holding up, both as a warrior and as my son. I didn't like the fact that he was going out with that Lorraine girl, but I had no say in it, so I was planning to keep my mouth shut. Life as Alpha often left little room for personal matters, even with my own sons, but today I had carved out time. Axel was a strong fighter, and I hadn't been in the game for very long, so I knew that I had strong competition from him, but I was looking forward to it. Axel was already waiting when I arrived, his stance steady and his eyes sharp. He looked ever
Lunette POVIt was morning; it had been for over four hours, and I hadn't been asleep for almost five. I got out of bed and made to get dressed. I tugged on a shirt and some pants.I was in no mood to cook or work in the garden, so I wandered down the hallway, breathing deeply; it was cold, the air crisp and heavy, carrying the faint scent of freshly turned soil, grass, and pine as I stepped into the training ground.I stood at the edge of the training grounds. My eyes fixed on the sparring circle where Alpha Cormac and Axel seemed to be doing exactly what the name implied.Their movements were a full blend of power and precision, with their facial muscles rippling as they traded blows with a speed that left me breathless.Alpha Cormac was a force of nature; his strikes were all calculated, each movement showing off the raw power honed by years of experience.Axel matched him as well because he was
"Do you ever stop being stupid?" My stepmother's Varda voice rang out from across the room as she delivered a sharp kick to my side while I was scrubbing the floor. I let out a small wince, the pain searing through me as I collapsed to my knees again. Ignoring her, I resumed cleaning, not wanting to provoke any further trouble. If I claimed to understand why she was hitting me this time, it would be a lie. She often did this for her own twisted amusement. "You are just a petty thief, just like that damn whore mother of yours," she spat, punctuating her words with another painful kick to my side. A small scream escaped me, and tears blurred my vision from the impact."Mother, stop!" Lorraine, her daughter, begged as she rushed to her mother's side, desperately trying to stop the abuse. Her mother wanted to hit me more. But Lorraine quickly ran to me, helping me to my feet, and we fled the scene together, not wanting to endure more of Varda’s cruelty. She was my mother's best friend and
I woke abruptly, gasping for breath, sweat running down my forehead as I struggled to control my heart. I had just had a nightmare, a terrifying one. I ran my fingers through my hair in frustration, but then I realized—it wasn’t just a nightmare. Everything I had experienced was real. My heart pounded as questions flooded my mind, but the most pressing one was: where the heck am I? I looked around the room, but I didn’t recognize it.The room was big, grand, and fancy—nothing like what I had back home. That only raised more questions. What had happened to me that day? Why was I here? Just then, the door flew open, catching my attention. Two men walked in, and they froze as soon as they saw me awake. I did the same. Our eyes locked for a moment, and just like before, my wolf began to stir, but this time she was more agitated. Their scent was oddly familiar, and when my wolf whispered “Mates…” again, the truth hit me.My eyes widened in shock. They were the wolves from that night—the on
I gasped and quickly clamped my arms over my bare chest, trying to cover myself. Why the hell did he just barge in without knocking? I couldn't wrap my mind around it. His eyes darkened as they roamed over my body, lingering in a way that made my skin tingle. I had always been complimented on my beauty, but the way he was looking at me now was different—intense. Yet, in a strange way, it made me feel desired.He took a step toward me, and I gulped, instinctively stepping back. The expression on his face made my heart race. “I wonder why Father is treating you so kindly? You trespassed into our territory, and yet he shows you so much hospitality,” Axel said bitterly. I couldn’t help but wonder, what did he have against me? We hadn’t even met before, so what was his problem? Zarek didn’t seem to like me much either, but Axel was a complete asshole.“What is your problem with me anyway?” I asked, my voice trembling as I summoned all the courage I had. “I didn’t do anything wrong.”Before
ZAREK'S POVDinner had been a quiet affair for years in our family; I was used to it, and so was Axel.But as I walked into the dining room, Lunnette scent me like a sledgehammer to the back of my head. I stood at the doorway, gripping the frame stiffly, trying to free my fingers so it didn't crush through the wood. "Aren't you going in?" my brother asked. I took in a deep breath that almost made it seem worse and stalked into the dining room. Once we were all seated, I looked to her and stilled. She looked beautiful, her pale blonde hair looking almost white; she seemed a little too pale with a slight flush to her cheeks. She looked up at me, and I looked away immediately. "I've decided to take Lunnette as my mate." My father mumbled. For the second time, I think, I sat there, stunned and frozen in disbelief as his voice echoed in the room, in my ears, but though I could hear him,it seemed to take me time to grasp what he was saying.My eyes locked on my father asI gripped the edg
AXEL'S POVI gripped Zarek’s arm tighter than I probably should have, practically dragging him out of the packhouse before he could do something truly reckless. His muscles were tense, his breath coming in shallow bursts.He was barely keeping his wolf from snapping. I knew that feeling too well.An omega? He was taking that omega as his mate of all women?The door slammed shut behind us, cutting off the murmur of voices and gasps from inside.The tension followed us through the doors.I crossed my arms, my gaze following him as he paced back and forth."He’s right, Zarek," I finally said."We rejected her. She’s free to choose, and so is he."A snarl tore from his throat as he hissed."Don’t you dare say that to me." He roared, and I sighed; he wasn't making this easy on me. Hell, I was stunned too, and trying to wrap my head around our father&rs
Lunnette POVThe moment the door slammed behind Axel and Zarek, as they stormed out of the dining room, a thick, oppressive silence settled over everyone left, making the air thick with tension. Someone slammed against the door hard, and it echoed down the hallway. I stayed frozen in my seat, unable to move, unable to breathe, my heart pounding in my chest, like a bass drum.My hands trembled in my lap as I stole glances at Alpha Cormac, who was sitting across from me, watching me. I hadn't expected a proposal; if the twins were surprised, then I had no idea what I should be right now. So I just sat there in silence, trying to process what had just happened. Zarek’s fury, Axel’s quiet seething anger—but it was Alpha Cormac’s words that kept replaying in my mind. He had claimed me. Not a beta or another high-ranking wolf. No, me an omega to be mated to Alpha Cormac. The father of the two men who were supposed to protect me now wanted me for himself. He would be my Alpha. “Lunette,
Lunette POVIt was morning; it had been for over four hours, and I hadn't been asleep for almost five. I got out of bed and made to get dressed. I tugged on a shirt and some pants.I was in no mood to cook or work in the garden, so I wandered down the hallway, breathing deeply; it was cold, the air crisp and heavy, carrying the faint scent of freshly turned soil, grass, and pine as I stepped into the training ground.I stood at the edge of the training grounds. My eyes fixed on the sparring circle where Alpha Cormac and Axel seemed to be doing exactly what the name implied.Their movements were a full blend of power and precision, with their facial muscles rippling as they traded blows with a speed that left me breathless.Alpha Cormac was a force of nature; his strikes were all calculated, each movement showing off the raw power honed by years of experience.Axel matched him as well because he was
Alpha Cormac POV Early morning dew clung to the grass as I stepped into the training grounds, my muscles already tense with anticipation. The sun was still rising, casting soft shadows over the field, and the soft thud of fists against sandbags and the rhythmic grunts of warriors in training already filled the space.It had been far too long since I had sparred with someone, far longer since I had sparred with Axel, and I wanted to see how he was holding up, both as a warrior and as my son. I didn't like the fact that he was going out with that Lorraine girl, but I had no say in it, so I was planning to keep my mouth shut. Life as Alpha often left little room for personal matters, even with my own sons, but today I had carved out time. Axel was a strong fighter, and I hadn't been in the game for very long, so I knew that I had strong competition from him, but I was looking forward to it. Axel was already waiting when I arrived, his stance steady and his eyes sharp. He looked ever
Lunette POVThe cold air nipped at my face as I walked away from Axel, my vision blurring with tears that I couldn’t seem to stop. Not when my chest felt like it was about to cave in, each breath harder to draw in than the last. His words echoed in my mind, the pain it caused as sharp and deadly as it was when he had said the words.“I’m dating her now.” I had watched him come in with her at the feast, and it felt like my heart just stopped for no good reason. I had tried to ignore them both; after all, there was no reason I should be affected—not when I was there with my own mate—but that hadn't helped.So K had followed him outside and confronted him, and that had been his response. How could he say that to me? How could he choose Lorraine of all people? I was no longer the type to crumble just because someone didn’t choose me. But Axel wasn’t just someone. He was different; he was my mate. I stumbled as my legs carried me away from the forest line and back toward the glow of
Axel POV I needed a break, and I needed one now before I went crazy and rampaged on everyone in the room. I made to cross the room when Zarek approached me, cornering me by the kitchen."Is it going that well?" he asked, and I sighed. "Don't start with me, brother," I hissed, and he grunted. "I don't mean anything by it, except maybe if you want me to kill her first," he huffed, and I smiled wryly, sipping at my drink. "That would be nice, but I'd like to avoid bloodshed." "How long do you expect this to last?" he asked, and I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "I don't want to think about that." "But you have to," he hissed, and I tossed back my drink, reaching for another glass. "No, I don't. Now drop it," I muttered, walking to the door, and this time I was cornered by my father. "Axel, what's wrong with you?" he asked, and I huffed. "What is this, intervention night?" "If that makes you feel better to think about it like that, then fine.""I don't need my father int
Axel POV I had been staying away from the pack for days; that was the best I could do in my situation anyway, keeping my distance not just from Lorraine but from everything that reminded me of the chaos she brought into my life. The training grounds had become my escape, a place where the world couldn’t reach me—where the grueling, relentless grind of drills, sparring matches, and runs through the forest left my muscles aching with exhaustion and kept my mind off Lunette, off Lorraine, and off the mess I’d tangled myself in. No one bothered me here. It was just me, my wolf, and the quiet solitude of the woods. My muscles burned, but I welcomed the ache. Pain was better than thinking about anything tonight. I was just finishing another brutal set of drills, sweat dripping down my back, as I landed another punch against the training dummy; its burlap form swayed precariously from the impact when I caught the scent of something that made my stomach churn.It was faint at first, but i
Lunette POV The castle was buzzing with energy that. I didn’t quite describe, it wasn’t the good kind though. Lorraine’s tantrums were constantly in the background, but I did my best to ignore them. She thrived on the attention, and I refused to give her that satisfaction. Between Lorraine’s constant tantrums, the twins complete absence and my growing fear that Alpha Cormac would uncover the truth, I felt like a rabbit trapped in a den of wolves. So I did what I had been the best at doing, I poured my energy into spending time with Cormac, convincing myself that this was where my focus should be. After all, this engagement wasn’t just about us—it was about securing my future. I spent most of my days either dodging Lorraine’s pointed remarks and orders or trying to keep my composure as Cormac’s watchful eyes bore into me on our date. It was exhausting. I was on another date with him because somehow, in the midst of all this chaos, we found ourself spending more time together.
Lunette POV “What do you want?” I asked again, my voice quieter now. Her eyes gleamed with triumph as she pulled back a bit. “Ah, now we’re getting to the good part,” she said. She circled me slowly, like a predator stalking its prey. “What I want,” she said, drawing out the words, “is to see you squirm. To see you suffer, it's a past time of mine you see" she mumbled and I flinched “I’ll keep your secret,” she started walking around me like a vulture circling prey, she sounded too gleeful about this that it made it almost to difficult to let it go.“If,” she added, her smile returning, “you do exactly as I say.”My stomach dropped, and I stared at her in disbelief. “What do you mean?”“You heard me,” she said, her voice as smooth as silk lie she was an innocent girl asking for an innocent favour when we both knew that couldn't be further from the truth “If you want me to keep my mouth shut, you’re going to do what I want, when I want.”I swallowed hard, dread pooling in m
Lunnette's POV Ever since my meeting with Lorraine, in fact ever since Axel had slammed a door in my face after sending me on my merry way I had been an emotional wreck. The weight of Lorraine’s presence was floating over me like a storm cloud,a very dark and very suffocating storm cloud.My little chat with her earlier had left my nerves frayed and had my thoughts spiraling in a thousand directions. What would she do with Axel, what would she tell him? Would she expose me to the pack?I was still struggling to fit in here, and they would no doubt be people who would want me gone because I lied.Worse yet, what if she went to the twins or—goddess forbid—Alpha Cormac? My heart clenched at the thought of his piercing eyes darkening with betrayal. I had fought so hard to build this life, to protect myself and those I cared about. It couldn’t all come crashing down now, not because of her. What would I tell them!My stomach churned at the thought. I paced my room, the wood floor
Lorraine POV I stalked out of Axel's bedroom my heart pounding with satisfaction. I had gotten what I wanted and I was feeling on top of the world He had agreed to my terms. Of course, he had no choice but to. My heels clicked sharply across the hard wood floors as I made my way down the corridor, the sound echoed in the otherwise quiet space. I was familiar with these halls, just like I was familiar with the Grey Moon pack house. It was getting to dawn and the halls were still dimly lit,it would be a while before they would fully lit.It had been a while since I was back here but, I would be here a lot more often and that was amusing. A sly smile crept onto my lips as I thought about the power I now held. Axel was desperate and properly trapped, and it was all thanks to what I had stumbled upon the moment I arrived.I had not been sure how to pin him down when I left home for this pack, all I knew was I needed to get him back to me immediately. And by some sort of providence,