Rayne's POVKaiden.I smiled at the thought of him, my heart swelling with warmth. He had been there all along, quietly watching, waiting, and never pushing. Even when I had been mated to an Alpha, our fates intertwined in ways I hadn’t understood. Kaiden had been my constant, my true north, even when I didn’t realize it. And now, here we were, fated to be together, just as it was always meant to be. Even the years apart did nothing to dampen the flames of our passion. Many times, thinking about him was what kept me moving during the most terrible of days—the hope that eventually, once I got free, I would be back by his side, where I was truly meant to be. The place where I truly belonged.A soft rustle of leaves pulled me from my thoughts, and I opened my eyes to see Sal approaching. Her twin daughters, Ivy and Isla, followed closely behind, their identical faces full of curiosity and energy. Seeing them filled me with a burst of joy, because I could still vividly remember when she a
Author’s POVYears had passed since the great war that signaled the end of an era for the Mysticrock pack and its allies. That singular moment that had seemed miniscule in the eyes of many ended up being a memorable turning point in the treaty between humans and werewolves all over the world. The scars of the terrible times had healed, though the memories of struggle and loss remained etched in the hearts of those who survived. Life, however, had a way of moving forward, and in the years since Dr. Cedric’s imprisonment, the werewolf community had continued to thrive. Mysticrock pack had expanded even further since Rayne’s rescue of the imprisoned werewolves. Many of them chose to remain in service to her, preferring to stay within reach of the Lycan Queen, than even in their own home packs. The pack now stretched across more miles of dense forest, now basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun. The land had increased in vibrancy, and anyone who saw it wouldn’t have been able to tell
Rayne's POVI stood in front of the floor-length mirror, with my nerves tied in my thoughts. Today was my 18th birthday, but that wasn't the most important part of today, tonight I'll officially be marked Luna of Oceanpearl Pack by Alpha Reynold. All my life, I've prepared for this moment, but staring back at myself in the mirror, putting on the Luna's ceremonial Oceanpearl dress, I wasn't so sure anymore.Any girl in my shoes right now would be super excited, some would even kill to be in my position right now. I took in a deep breath trying to get rid of the feeling of dread that gnawed in the pit of my stomach. Different thoughts ran through my mind all at once. What if the prophecy was wrong? What if tonight turns out to be a nightmare instead of a dream?A knock on the door snapped me out of my train of thought."What are you still doing in your room, Rayne?" My mum asked as she opened the door with a frown etched on her face. "Everyone is waiting for you at the Packhouse.""Mom–
Rayne’s POV“Good morning Luna!” an omega greeted me which was followed by a stream of greetings from two other omega's who were working in the Pack House garden.I waved at them and managed a smile as I walked deeper into the garden, taking in the beautiful flowers and their vibrant colors. The garden had about ten different flowers in it ranging from Roses, Iris, sunflowers, Lavender and a whole lot more just to give it that vibrant feel. This was my personal space so I took so much effort in planting the flowers, as this was the only thing Reynold allowed me to have. My face fell at the thought of ReynoldIt had been three years since that dreadful incident on the night of my eighteenth birthday. For the supposed 'Chosen one' everyone had high expectations about my wolf, but they were highly disappointed with what they saw, and–"It's not your fault they can't see, Rayne," my wolf Lisa quipped. I could feel her rolling her eyes at my thoughts.The disappointment boldly written on
Rayne's POVI was jolted awake from my afternoon nap by the sound of Reynold barging into my room. I was beyond frightened as I sat upright on the bed with my pillow safely clutched around my chest. Different thoughts raced through my mind all at once. Reynold has never set foot in my quarters much less my room, and for the first time since we've been married over three years, he is barging into my room, and from the look on his face, I can tell he is pissed off."Go- good afternoon, A-alpha Reynold," I stuttered, bowing my head and avoiding his gaze, as I racked my brain trying to think of what I could have done to piss him off so much that he had to come to my room."What are you doing in bed you wench?!" Reynold growled pure fury in his eyes. "Don't you know we have a party to attend?!"I stared at Reynold in utter confusion. I had no idea what he was talking about."What party?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, as I feared talking too loud would only anger him more."What
Rayne's Pov"We're from Oceanpearl Pack," I said. For some odd reason, I don't feel intimidated by his presence one bit. "Here's our invitation card."The guard outside stared at the invitation card for a second before signaling for another guard to let us in."Who does he think he is?!" Reynold fumed, as soon as we were out of earshot. "Once I become allies with the Lycan I'm going to demand for his head!" He gloated.A snort escaped my lips, as I tried so hard not to laugh out loud. Seeing Reynold being brought down from his high horse by some guard felt so good."Are you laughing at me?" Reynold asked with creased brows."No, of course not," I faked a cough. "I have an itchy throat," I lied.Reynold mumbled some words that I couldn't quite catch and I couldn't care less.We arrived in front of the Packhouse and were escorted to the hall where the party was being held."Wait here, let me go in first," Reynold mindlinked me. "You're not to be seen around me unless necessary. I can't
Kaiden's POVI stood in the garden, the scent of Jasmine and Cherries lingering in the air long after the red-dress lady had left. I felt strangely empty as I watched her leave– run off, it felt as if she ran off with a part of me. All I wanted to do as she ran off was go after her, grab her by the waist, and hold her close for all eternity. Her scent lingered in my mind, stirring up emotions I never knew I had within me."Your majesty," the voice of my Beta, Bradford, snapped me out of my reverie. I wrinkled my nose, trying to hold on to the lady's scent, as Bradford's collided with her's."What is it, Bradford?' I asked irritatedly."I'm sorry your majesty," he apologized. "But it's time for you to attend to the werewolves Alpha's.""Do you know who that lady is?" I asked, surprising myself at my question."What lady?" He asked, a hint of surprise in his voice, even though he kept a straight face.“The one in the red dress, who you nearly scared to death," I pointed out, laying em
Rayne's POV"No, no, no, no, how can this be?" I muttered under my breath as I walked out of the party hall through the back door. I just couldn't wrap my head around the fact that the man I met in the garden a while back was no other than the Lycan King.When our eyes locked when he entered the hall, I felt a surge of emotions flood through me – longing, confusion, fear, they all intertwine. Kaiden Alvaro was the epitome of everything I wasn't supposed to want or need in my life. But now, thanks to my ill fate, I'm feeling a bond with him. I knew I had to leave immediately, to sort through the chaos in my mind before it led to something catastrophic. I quickly mind-linked Reynolds that I needed to use the bathroom, and as always he was furious, threatening to bring fire and brimstone if I dared move an inch, but at this point, I couldn't care less, I just couldn't afford to let my emotions and wolf spiral out of control. As I made my way out of the hall, Reynolds kept on with his
Author’s POVYears had passed since the great war that signaled the end of an era for the Mysticrock pack and its allies. That singular moment that had seemed miniscule in the eyes of many ended up being a memorable turning point in the treaty between humans and werewolves all over the world. The scars of the terrible times had healed, though the memories of struggle and loss remained etched in the hearts of those who survived. Life, however, had a way of moving forward, and in the years since Dr. Cedric’s imprisonment, the werewolf community had continued to thrive. Mysticrock pack had expanded even further since Rayne’s rescue of the imprisoned werewolves. Many of them chose to remain in service to her, preferring to stay within reach of the Lycan Queen, than even in their own home packs. The pack now stretched across more miles of dense forest, now basking in the warmth of the afternoon sun. The land had increased in vibrancy, and anyone who saw it wouldn’t have been able to tell
Rayne's POVKaiden.I smiled at the thought of him, my heart swelling with warmth. He had been there all along, quietly watching, waiting, and never pushing. Even when I had been mated to an Alpha, our fates intertwined in ways I hadn’t understood. Kaiden had been my constant, my true north, even when I didn’t realize it. And now, here we were, fated to be together, just as it was always meant to be. Even the years apart did nothing to dampen the flames of our passion. Many times, thinking about him was what kept me moving during the most terrible of days—the hope that eventually, once I got free, I would be back by his side, where I was truly meant to be. The place where I truly belonged.A soft rustle of leaves pulled me from my thoughts, and I opened my eyes to see Sal approaching. Her twin daughters, Ivy and Isla, followed closely behind, their identical faces full of curiosity and energy. Seeing them filled me with a burst of joy, because I could still vividly remember when she a
RAYNE'S POVIt’s strange when I look back at everything now. All that chaos, the pain, the heartbreak—it all seems like a lifetime ago, though it’s only been months since my world changed for the better once again. I sat at the edge of the pack grounds, watching the late afternoon sun stretch its golden light across the treetops. A soft breeze played with the locks of my hair, pushing the strands against my face in a tickling manner. The wind carried the familiar scent of pine and earth, but it also brought memories, tugging at my mind until I could no longer push them aside.Eighteen years. That’s how long I had been trapped, held captive by Dr. Cedric, who cared for nothing else but his own twisted ideals—only what my blood could do for him. I used to wonder how I survived all those years, locked away, forgotten by the world I had once known, and separated from my family. The nights that I had screamed myself to sleep because I couldn’t stand the silence of those human-sized pods o
Kairen's POVI couldn’t help but let out a little surprised laugh as he took my hand and led me away from the crowd. Roman, who was talking to a group of his classmates, momentarily paised to give us a knowing look as we passed, but he didn’t say anything. He simply gave a small wave before turning back to the group of friends he was with. Todd didn’t say much as we walked, his hand warm and steady in mine as we made our way through the campus and out into the surrounding woods. It wasn’t until we reached the all too familiar clearing—the place where we had first crossed paths—that I realized where he was taking me.The memories flooded back the moment we stepped into the familiar space. The trees were just as tall, their branches swaying gently in the wind, and the soft sound of the nearby stream filled the air. It was peaceful here, just like it had been that day so long ago, when our lives had first intertwined. Who would have ever thought that I would have fallen in love with a g
Kairen's POVMonths had passed since the chaos surrounding Dr. Cedric had finally come to a fruitful demise. Life had slowly begun to find its beat once again, though the scars of what we’d been through still lingered in small, subtle ways. The pack had recovered from most of the damage done in those crucial 18 years, the tension, fear and anxiety giving way to a renewed sense of strength and hope. But more than anything, the peace allowed us to move forward—each of us in our own way.Today, we were gathered for something far different than the clashing of claws and roaring. The university campus buzzed with excitement and celebration as students in their robes moved through the courtyard, their faces lit up with the glow of glorious achievement. They were celebrating the years they had gone through the halls of this school, studying to become people of influence in the nearest future. Todd and Roman were among them, their final year completed, and now they were finally graduating. T
Kairen's POVI stood next to Todd, the silence between us heavy with everything left unsaid. His face was drawn, shadows clinging beneath his eyes, and I wondered how much longer he could keep this up—this weight he carried, the war within him.“Todd...” I began, unsure of what to say. What could I say? His father was a monster, and though I had known Dr. Cedric’s cruelty, I couldn’t pretend to understand what it meant to Todd. It wasn’t just about stopping a villain; it was personal, wrapped in all the twisted layers of family, duty, and a lot of shame.He probably didn't feel like he was supposed to be by my side.Todd shook his head, as if to stop me from saying whatever was on my mind. “Don’t, Kairen,” he said softly, his voice hoarse. “Don’t say anything. You don't have to try to make me feel better about this.”I hesitated, but I couldn’t let it go. “It’s not your fault,” I said, my words firmer than I felt. “It's not your fault at all.”His lips twitched, but it was far from a
Kairen's POVThe air I breathed in that evening remained thick with dampness, and the stench of blood and fear still lingered, though the fighting had long since ended. Even though the manor was now pristine and devoid of any evidence of the terrible fight that occurred, the memories still lingered in my brain, and I didn't think that anything would have been able to change that anytime soon. Todd had been quiet for most of the evening, focused on freeing the last of the prisoners trapped in the underground cells beneath the manor. Mom had said that even though she had managed to rescue some of them, she had the feeling that there were more of our kind still stuck in the manor—but she couldn't find out where for some reason.Todd had volunteered to go in search of the other prisoners and I had decided to go along with him for two reasons. One, I actually wanted to get some alone time with him and iron out some loose ends concerning his father's imprisonment. I could tell that he wasn
Kairen's POV“Your mother's healing capabilities is probably the major reason she was kept here,” said Dad. “I suspected that one of you might have inherited her abilities, but I didn't know who would.”By this time, Roman's wound had already healed halfway, and color had started to seep back into his face. He hadn't spoken yet, but the look on his face was one of pure relief.I didn't even know what to feel at that point. I had gone from shocked, to grieved, and back to shocked. All I could do was watch him, knowing fully well that I was completely dumbfounded to say or do anything else until I was sure of what was happening.“I guess Roman took my healing, and you,” Mom turned to me, smiling for the first time since she saw her son's supposedly dead body, “and you took my gift of sight.”“Sight?” I asked quietly, pressing a shaking hand to my chest. “What do you mean by sight?”“It's what we call being able to see beyond the physical. I discovered mine late, but my mom was supposedl
Kairen's POVTo my surprise, Dad only walked over to me and ran his hand through my hair. “My daughter has found a mate. Which I find to be a very wonderful thing. She is an excellent judge of character, so I have no doubt that she wouldn't have picked this young man if she didn't see him as worthy.”The man who had spoken up earlier frowned, his face showing disgust. “You would allow your child to be with the son of the one who had tormented your kind? The one who even kept your own mate away from you?” The man's eyes trembled as he stared at Dad. As long as Dad remained the Lycan King, no one actually had the guts to be disrespectful towards him.“I would allow my child the freedom to choose.”The man sneered. “And that is why we all decided that you weren't the best choice to lead us as a society any longer. The years must have changed you . . . Made you more of a spineless diplomat than the warrior you showed us years ago when you were going after this position.”Dad didn't respo