Author's POVThe air felt thick over the Green Forest Pack as if a heavy blanket was covering everything.In the center of the once-bright community, the hopes of the pack members had faded under the strict control of Alpha Rax Moore and his partner, Luna Cassandra.Rumors spread quietly among them, low voices exchanged in secret, but nothing could hide the tough truth brought by the new leaders.Days turned into nights with no laughter as joy was hidden by the heavy weight of oppression. A deep fear hung over the pack like a calm storm beating with every heartbeat. Today was not just another day and everyone sensed it.The leftover members of the pack came together in the square, their faces tight with worry.Eyes glanced around, showing hidden fears and quiet anger, but they showed no resistance, only obedience. Rax and Cassandra stood in front of them, their authority strongly persuasive.Rax walked confidently onto a raised platform, his dark hair slightly touching his strong jaw,
Ben's POVThe broken mirror showed a stranger looking back at me. A stranger with no hair, just a skull and eyes like dark pools lacking any warmth or light. It was hard, nearly impossible, to accept this face as the man I used to be.The man who dreamed of honor, loyalty, and life in the sunny fields of the Black Hound Pack. Now, I was a creature of darkness, a piece in a power game I barely understood.I put my hand on my bare head, feeling the cold and smooth skin. A shiver went through me not from the cold but from the strong memory that returned. The Rogue King's touch. The cold sound of his voice.*Flashback*The air in the Rogue King's cave was heavy with the smell of wet dirt and rot. It was really suffocating.Augustus sat on a rough throne made of black stone, his figure barely visible in the shadows. When he spoke his voice rumbled like it came from deep within the ground.“Ben,” his voice was sharp and cutting “Come here.“My knees gave out unexpectedly, and I went down on
Ronan's POVMy feet thudded on the smooth floor of the infirmary. The sound of my rush filled the clean room. Adams's sudden mental call pulled me from my thoughts, a rush of concern flooding me. He rarely called for me like this.When I rushed through the double doors, a healer pointed to a small private room. I did not wait for another invite. My heart raced in my chest, each beat feeling like a drum of fear. Was something wrong with the Luna Queen?The room was small and not very bright, filled with the smell of disinfectant and plants. Adams sat on a stool, sitting up straight, his sharp face showing worry. He looked up when I came closer, his amber eyes looking right at me.“Ronan,” he said, his voice deep. “I am glad you made it.”“Your Highness,” I said, my voice shaky with fear. “What’s the matter? Is Lilith okay?”He frowned a little but then relaxed. “Lilith is okay, Ronan. At least physically. It's… something different.” He paused with a hint of something in his eyes that I
Adams' POVMy heart raced in my chest as I held Lilith tight, her once lively body now weak in my arms. She'd been so strong, using her amazing power to save Kael, but it showed that it took a toll.“Lilith!” I called, my voice heavy with fear. I tried to hold back. “Can you hear me? Are you okay?”Her eyes slowly opened, showing the beautiful green eyes that had drawn me to her at first sight. But the sparkle in them was dimming, and a cold fear ran through me as she tried to lift her head, her voice very faint. “Adams...”“Stay with me! Please don’t go!” I yelled. I could feel her fading away, and before I knew it, her head fell back, and she began to drop. I quickly caught her, holding her tight, panic gripping me hard. “We need the doctor! Get him fast!”I shouted, and the infirmary doors swung open. Doctor Sage came in quickly with a serious expression on his face. “What’s going on?” he asked, his voice calm but urgent.“Lilith healed Kael,” I said, my voice shaking with fear. “A
Lilith's POVI was breathing really fast and each breath felt sharp and panicked. The darkness was closing in on me like a tight noose wrapping around my neck.I could feel it building up, cold and crackling like a storm that was filled with anger. The taste of bitterness from the shadows was lingering on my tongue and with every beat of that dark energy, I felt tempted to give in and let it take over.But I could not do that right now—there was someone who needed me, someone whose life was hanging by a thread.“No,” I whispered to myself with deep intensity, feeling a pool of determination rising within me. My attention became focused, and I started to concentrate on the small but comforting flicker of warmth that filled my heart.“This time is different. I refuse to allow you to take control of me again.”I gently closed my eyes and tried to picture Kael lying right in front of me. He looked hurt and worn out, he had been through a lot. Each second I heard him struggling to get a br
Lilith's POVCara took a moment to think with her forehead wrinkling with confusion as she tried to understand what I was saying. After a little while, she nodded her head, but it was clear that she still felt unsure about everything.I shut my eyes once more, trying to dig deep inside myself to find the connection I was looking for. The relationship that existed between Adams and me felt strong and full of energy, almost like a powerful electric current that was very real and could be felt.With careful concentration, I stretched out my thoughts and feelings to that special bond we shared. "It is time to tie the knot," I thought, as I envisioned wrapping my arms around him gently.“Adams!” The name echoed in my thoughts sharply and vividly.Just a few minutes later the door suddenly burst open and in walked Adams. His focused gaze on me, and the intensity of his stare made my heart feel like it was soaring high in the sky.“Lilith!” he said softly with his voice filled with urgency a
Adams' POVAs I gradually opened my eyes from sleep, I decided to turn over and glance at the other part of the bed where Lilith was lying, and sleeping soundly.The glowing moon was shining in through the window and casting a soft glow on her peaceful face. Even while asleep, her lips had a slight beautiful smile that amazed me at how pretty she was.At that moment, my heart was full of a strong mix of pride and a desire to protect her. That special feeling inside me grew stronger as I admired her beauty.The events from the day before kept playing in my mind over and over again like waves crashing on the shore without stopping. We had finally taken an important step in our relationship. It was a moment that made our bond truly strong and unbreakable.As I think back on that wonderful experience, it feels like fate had revealed itself to us while linking our lives together in a special way. Even though I was happy, there was also a heaviness in my heart.I could not help but feel the
Adams' POVI pushed my way into the room and as I did my legs felt weak and unsteady. The feeling became stronger and stronger, and eventually I could not keep my balance anymore. Because of that, I fell onto the floor.“Adams!” The sound of that name rang out clearly in my mind while resonating with a tone that was both sharp and filled with worry. But I realized it was just a voice echoing in my head. I let out a groan while feeling the coldness of the floor beneath me as I pressed myself against it for support.My surroundings felt strange. Then, as suddenly as the pain had started, it disappeared completely while cutting away from me like a sharp knife slicing through something.I blinked my eyes several times, trying to absorb the dim light in the room. As I did this, a wave of memories from the night flooded my mind. I thought about Lilith and the special bond we had formed together.However, to my surprise, I suddenly understood that I was not in my usual form anymore. My body