Exhaustion weighed heavily on me as I lay in my bed, my swollen belly a testament to the approaching end of my pregnancy. The day had been long, filled with medical examinations and consultations with Dr. Matthias.I spent my night immersed in the library's tomes, seeking answers to the mysteries that had plagued our pack. As the darkness of sleep began to claim me, a sense of anticipation washed over me.As I read through a more detailed werewolf myth, I felt myself begin to nod to sleep. I shook myself a time or two, but in the end, sleep was more powerful, and it overcame
For weeks, I had been silently honing my newfound magic, seeking guidance from the moon goddess in the secrecy of my dreams. The lessons had been a mesmerizing journey, each night unveiling new facets of the ethereal power that coursed through my veins.It was astounding to me that I had gone most of my life without even knowing what, or who, I truly was. This journey I had been on had been the most fulfilling thing I’d ever experienced.Tonight, as I stood once more in the moonlit glade within my dreams, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. We’d learned r
A few days had passed since I had told my mates about my magic lessons with the moon goddess. Since then, Nicholas had been a bit distant, seemingly lost in thought, constantly looking concerned.Brian and Cheney had been enthusiastic about the lessons and encouraging. They asked questions and showed interest in my new abilities. They were sweet and passionate about this new thing in my life.Each time it was brought up, though, Nicholas’ brows would furrow, and he would eventually leave the room. I could tell he had something to say but didn’t know how to get him to open up to me.He finally confronted me with his worries, "Beryl," he began, his voice low and hesitant, "I've been thinking about those magic lessons. Is it safe for the baby?"Cheney and Brian exchanged glances, their brows furrowing in worry. It looked as though they had had this discussion between themselves already and had just now thought of a way to talk to me about it.This bothered me a bit, but I sighed, underst
The distance between Nicholas and I grew with every passing day, but I didn’t understand why. I could see the frustration in Nicholas's eyes, and it weighed heavily on my heart, and even though I asked him time and again what I could do, he just pushed me further away.I thought that it was to do with the fact that I was continuing the magic lessons, but one evening, I overheard a conversation between him and his brothers.Cheney and Brian had cornered Nicholas, their voices determined yet gentle. Cheney spoke up, "Nicholas, we can all see that this situation is tearing you apart."Brian added, "But Beryl's never wavered in her love for us. We need to trust her."Nicholas's shoulders slumped, and he let out a heavy sigh. "I know, but it's hard. I feel like I'm losing her."Cheney placed a reassuring hand on Nicholas's shoulder. "You're not losing her, brother. We're just facing a challenge together. We should talk to her, communicate our feelings."It seemed like he had taken their wo
The tensions in our world had reached a breaking point, and it was clear that we needed a united front against the looming threats. The meeting between the packs had reconvened, the weight of our discussions heavy in the air.Solomon stood beside Armand, showing how united the two of our packs had become. The two of them exchanging solemn glances as the other leaders filled in around them.They had just been deep in conversation, discussing the logistics of our alliance and the potential for peace among our kind. They had hopes of finally coming to terms with the other packs today.The dissenting pack was a problem. Their desire to mate Nicholas to one of their females had faded away into the background, or at least I had assumed it had, since I hadn’t heard anything else about it.Armand's voice resonated through the chamber as he addressed the assembled alphas and their representatives. "I understand that this arrangement is new and uncharted territory for all of us. But I believe t
Armand:The echoes of the past had lingered in my heart for far too long. Amy's betrayal had wounded me deeply, and the scars it left seemed permanent, but Seraphina’s presence had been a balm on the pain I felt.One evening after a long day, she and I found ourselves alone on the moonlit terrace outside my study, the distant stars overhead like watchful sentinels. Seraphina was quiet and her eyes held a gentle understanding as she watched me."Armand," she began softly, "I can see the w
Beryl:I had gone in search of Nicholas, wanting to finally put to rest whatever it was that had come between us. The baby was going to be here soon, and I didn’t want whatever this was to dampen the happiness of our impending child.As I had wandered the grounds looking for him, I had run into one of the dissenting pack members who had lingered after another discussion with Armand and Solomon. He looked at me, with a smirk and asked if I was alright.“Yes, I’m fine thank you
Beryl:I knew that Nicholas didn’t know about my little library escape area, so that’s where I headed. I had to gather myself and think. Was that really my mate? How could he hurt me like that? There were so many thoughts running through my mind.As I settled myself into the comfort of my tiny secret corner of the library, weeks of habit took over and I began to drift off to sleep. It was as though the moon goddess was beckoning me to her.“Beryl, my dear...&rdqu