DAMON’S POVHave you ever stared at the ruins and wreckage of something you built with your own very hands and thought—yeah, this is fine?Have you?Well, that was exactly how I felt right now, sitting at the head of a massive mahogany table in the war room, surrounded by traitors, backstabbers, and opportunists who would stab me the second I turned my back. And yet, here I was, gritting my teeth and pretending like this whole gathering wasn’t one wrong move away from collapsing on my head.Because Selena screwed me.Not literally. Honestly, I wouldn't mind if she screwed me—that would have been preferable.But no, she screwed me in the worst way possible—by rejecting me. By breaking the bond I thought would keep her power, keep her under my thumb.“Told you she wouldn’t crawl back,” Demon growled in my head, sounding way too sarcastic for a wolf that was supposed to have my back.“Shut up,” I snapped out loud before I could stop myself.A few of the elders flinched. Silas, the stone-
KAI’S POVIt was really surprising. And funny. Like I only wanted to be the hero, but now I ended up as the villain instead. Fuck. And guess what was even more funnier? It was the fact that the villainous act involved—wait for it—street food and mass food poisoning.It all started when Selena started craving something greasy and spicy at the most ungodly hour of the night. I mean, who badges into my room while I was working out half naked, telling me she wanted deep-fried meat skewers drenched in chili sauce? It was none-other than Selena, apparently. And because I was a simp in love, I let her drag me out to the market like we didn't have war to prepare for instead.“Stop looking so paranoid,” she said, tugging me through the crowded street like I didn't have any dignity. “I just want to eat. Is that a crime?”“It is, when you’re the mate of the future Alpha and you’re surrounded by vendors selling questionable meat on sticks,” I muttered, dodging a kid with a lollipop that nearly
SELENA’S POVHonestly, guilt tasted worse than food poisoning.Standing there like a fraud while everyone pukes their guts out and you’re perfectly fine was really the worst kind of feeling. Everywhere I turned, someone was either puking, groaning, or cursing us under their breath—not that I blamed them. If I were in their shoes, I would hate myself too.Because there I was, standing in the middle of the chaos with Kai at my side, perfectly fine like we hadn’t been the ones shoving greasy meat sticks into everyone’s hands last night. I mean, Kai and I might as well have walked around with flashing signs that said, ‘We’re the assholes who did this.’I hated it. The guilt was living in my stomach, like all those skewers we ate decided to come back and haunt me. Celestia, my wolf, wasn’t helping either.“They’re suffering because of us,” she whispered in my head. “Look at them, Selena. Look.”I did. And instantly regretted it again.People were everywhere—curled up in blankets, moanin
KAI’S POVI was standing at the edge of the training field with my arms crossed, watching the trainees form uneven lines.They all looked so fragile under the silvery glow of the moonlight. They were like glass that hadn’t finished hardening. I knew these trainees were too young and unfit for the job—most of them being teenagers—but they were all we had.I clenched my jaw, forcing the belittling thought down my throat and away from my head. Weakness wasn’t an option at this moment. Especially not tonight.“Again,” I barked at them, pacing along the row of each pair. “Keep your stances steady. If you fall now, you’ll die later.”One of the boys flinched at my words, his nerves making him start to fidget. I stopped beside him and knocked his sword aside with my own, sending it clattering to the ground.“Pick it up,” I ordered.He scrambled for it, his cheeks red with fright, but I didn’t let him pick it. I stepped on his weapon, and it was almost impossible to lift the sword under my s
SELENA’S POV“I told you, you were the chosen one.”His voice cut through the chaos like thunder splitting the sky.I turned around, my eyes locking with the gaze of the shaman as he kneeled beside another weak warrior, his hands glowing with that eerie, silver light. It was impossible. He was supposed to be dead—buried six feet under with nothing but dirt and roots to keep him company.Yet, here he was. Very much alive and breathing well, performing real time miracles.“What the hell?” My words slipped out before I could stop them, and Celestia stirred awake from her sleep within me. “Language,” she warned.I ignored her. “How… how are you even here?”The shaman glanced up, his eyes resembling that of molten gold. “Two wolves dug me out of my grave.”I blinked thrice, trying to picture his words. “Excuse me, what?”He stood still for a while before stepping closer, his gaze practically pinning me in place. “The moon goddess sent them.”Oh, of course. That explained everything.I cros
KAI’S POVEvery time I inhaled, I could perceive swear, leather and the desperation that overtook the largest percentage of the air in the war room we gathered in.My arms were folded over my chest as I leaned against the edge of the map table, my eyes scanning the faces of my people—the leaders of my warriors. The shaman—or should I say my uncle, stood to my right, his hands still glowing faintly with whatever mystical energy he had been flexing earlier. And Selena was directly across from me, her arms folded too. I could see her wolf practically leaking authority through her eyes.But despite the determined looks plastered on everyone’s faces, I knew deep down, we were all worried about what was to come. “Alright,” I started, clearing my throat to reduce the hoarseness in my voice. “We don’t have time for speeches. Damon’s men are closing in as we all know, and if we don’t act smart, they’ll rip us apart before we even see the damn full moon.”Yasmine leaned forward, her claws tap
SILAS’ POVThe silver dagger I would be using gleamed under the dim candle light of my secret lair. Its silver edge was sharp enough to split even the thinnest strand of hair into two. I turned the dagger slowly, letting the metal shine under the light as I traced the tip with my palm. Blood seeped out of the cut I had induced on myself, the color dark and rich, but in no time, the wound closed as quickly as it had opened. Yeah, those were the kind of perks I would fully have access to when I become Immortal.I would no longer age, pain would not last longer than half of a second, when my names got mentioned, the whole word would bow with respect. I could really go on and on about what would be in store for me if I became permanently everlasting.I rose to my feet and paced the length of the lair in slow steps. The air in the chamber was filled with the scent of burnt herbs and dried blood, which were my own satisfying oxygen.Shelves lined the walls, filled with piles of grimoires,
NARRATEDThe silver full moon shone brightly in the sky, and that could only mean one thing—The long awaited war had arrived.Whoever was on the battlefield could also feel the thick, choking tension in the air, and the copper scent of blood even before a single drop had been spilled. The blueish-green field was wide, its grassy plain already scratched with claw marks and footprints from both packs preparing for battle. The swollen moon, casted its silver light that turned the wolves’ fur into a sea of shining beauty.On one side, Kai stood tall in his alpha form—his jet-black fur standing so stiff and his gold eyes burning with a fire that could set the whole world ablaze. At his right hand side, Selena radiated in her divine form, her aura glowing faintly like a goddess ready to rain down her anger. Renn’s brownish-orange wolf growled dangerously beside her, his long claws digging deep into the dirt. And the commander? Jared’s silver fur.and sharp eyes darted around in circles imp
SELENA’S POVI stood on the balcony of the Alpha’s quarters, my hands resting on the curve of my swollen belly as the cool breeze kissed my skin. I watched the moon hanging brightly in the night sky, casting a soft silver glow over the Silvermoon pack.I couldn’t sleep—not with the way my wolf kept pacing anxiously in my head and my mate snoring softly beside me. Celestia, as restless as ever, kept nudging me with her thoughts. ‘You need to sit down before you tip over.’ She suggested like she was a fairy godmother.‘I’m fine,’ I shot back, but I wasn’t even really convinced. My back ached all over, my feet were swollen, and this baby—our baby—was practically trying to kick his way out. I glanced behind me, smiling at the sight of Kai sprawled out on the bed. His dark hair was a mess, and his bare chest rose and fell steadily with each breath. My Alpha. My mate. And soon-to-be dad. The thought sent a ripple of excitement and fear through me. What if I messed this up? What if I w
SELENA’S POVRenn sat on the grass floor with his back against the wall. His knees were bent to meet his chest and his elbows rested on them like the weight of the world was pressing down on his shoulders. And honestly? It probably was. I lowered myself beside him so we could be at the same height, and immediately I sat, I felt the cool floor press against my thighs through the thin material of my dress. Kai didn’t look at me right away, but I waited for him to.. I knew better than to rush someone who was grieving. “Hey.” My voice was carefully soft. “You okay?” He scoffed. “Do I look okay?” “Fair point.” I picked at a loose thread on my sleeve, letting the silence stretch just long enough before I added, “But you do look better than you did five minutes ago. That's a huge progress, right?” Renn didn’t laugh, but the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. “You’re trying too hard.” “Yeah, well, it’s what I do.” I nudged his shoulder with mine. “Someone’s gotta keep you from
KAI’S POVI wasn’t drunk. I wasn't even close to being drunk. But I kind of wished I was—because dealing with Renn right now? Yeah, it was the kind of emotional wreckage I was facing at the moment that made me crave something strong enough to burn down the ache.“Renn,” I said softly, crouching beside him as he slumped against the back wall of the hall. His eyes had red rims around them, his shirt was wrinkled, and his knuckles were bruised probably from punching something he shouldn’t have. Or someone. With Renn, you could never tell.He wiped at his face, but it didn’t help much. “Don’t look at me like that.”“Like what?”“Like I’m pathetic.”“I’m not,” I said, even though he kind of was. “I’m looking at you like you’re a guy who’s hurting. Big difference.”He laughed, but it came out sharp and bitter. “You don’t get it, Kai. You don’t get any of this.”I leaned against the wall beside him, giving him space but not enough to let him feel alone. “So explain it to me.”He turned his
SELENA’S POVDamn it, I was losing my mind. Okay, maybe not in the literal sense, but it sure felt like it. The party was in full swing mode. There were lights illuminating the hall, people dancing carelessly, music vibrating through the ground, and voices blending into a chaotic hum of laughter and chatter. Wolves from every corner of the Silver moon territory were here, dressed to impress, smiling like tonight held all their dreams wrapped up in glitter ribbons. And maybe it did. Because tonight wasn’t just a random party—It was ‘the’ party. The one where celestial bonds would be sealed, mates would be chosen, and vows would be made under the blessing of the Moon Goddess. Also—this party was the one where I would officially be announced as Kai’s… Luna. No pressure, right? I sat on the throne beside Kai, my back so straight it was probably illegal. The chair was huge, carved from dark wood and draped in silver silk that looked like moonlight had been woven into it. It
SELENA’S POVI had no idea what I was doing.Okay, that was a lie.I knew exactly what I was doing. I was taking a risk—no, scratch that—I was diving with my head first into something that could either shatter me or make me whole.And yet, with Kai sitting across from me, his hand holding mine and his eyes pulling me so deep into his world, I couldn’t make myself care about the side effects of all of this.Not when he looked at me like this.Not when his touch made me have goosebumps all over my skin like the air before a storm.I swallowed nothing, staring at the sharp lines of his jaw, the way the moonlight kissed his cheekbones and made his eyes glow brightly. Kai wasn’t perfect. Hell, he wasn’t even close, no one was. But there was something about his imperfections, I meant his invincible scars, his family history, that made me feel safe.And maybe that was dangerous, but I didn’t care.I shouldn't even care about it tonight.“Say it again,” I whispered.His brows furrowed. “Say w
KAI’S POVThe Silvermoon Pack’s village square was jam-packed with people, and for once, I was grateful it wasn’t for a fight.They all stood shoulder to shoulder, my rogues and Silvermoon wolves blending into one ocean of tired faces. Their clothes were stained, some with dirt, others with dried blood, but despite the wreckage the war had left behind, there was something else in the air that was heavier than exhaustion.I sensed hope.I didn’t know what the hell to do with that, though.I stepped forward, clearing my throat to address them all. “First of all—” My voice cracked, and I internally shook my head. ‘Great start, Alpha,’ Nyx mocked. ‘Real inspiring.’I tried again, ignoring him. “First of all,” I said, louder this time, “we won.”That got their attention.The werewolves straightened their backs. Some of them raised their heads higher. I wasn’t sure if it was pride or disbelief that shimmered in their eyes, but it didn’t matter. They were listening.“We won,” I repeated, my
SELENA'S POVWe buried Yasmine under the shade of an ancient oak tree.The shaman said it was the closest spot to the goddess’s light—whatever that meant. I didn’t question his words at all. Not when Renn looked like he was one wrong word away from losing his mind completely.He stood by her grave, silent and pale the whole time, his hands shaking as he placed a white lily on the mound of fresh loamy soil. The rest of us stood back, giving him space to mourn his mate because It didn’t feel right to interrupt his grieving moment, but at the same time, I wanted to say something, or anything to make it better.I didn’t, though.Because nothing would ever make him feel better. The shaman, the old man with silver braids and piercing green eyes, hovered around nearby. His staff sank slightly into the ground as he stepped forward, clearing his throat before he spoke. “Renn,” he said softly, “is there anything else you wish to ask before we seal her spirit’s path?”He didn’t answer at first.
SELENA'S POVI didn’t even know what to feel now that the war was finally over.The battlefield that had once vibrated with screams, roars, and explosions of magic, was now eerily silent. It was too silent. The atmosphere now felt heavier than it should. Every air that I inhaled was thick with the scent of smoke, blood, and something more worse. Grief took over the whole atmosphere.I turned around slowly, my boots sinking into the mud that had mixed with blood and shattered remains of dark spells. My heart pounded in my chest as my gaze swept over the entire battlefield. Bodies laid scattered across the ground, some were our friends, and some foes, but they were all lifeless. I came to the conclusion that this wasn't a victory—it was survival. And barely that because we were the only three people that survived. All other soldiers, who were probably husbands and fathers, had all laid their lives down for me.I saw Renn on his knees, hunched over Yasmine’s pale and broken body like he
NARRATEDDamon didn’t see it coming at all.His aim was at her because one moment Selena had turned her back, her focus now locked on Elara. But in the next moment, when he lunged forward like an unchained beast with desperation burning in his eyes, Kai met him with a faster energy.Their bodies collided with a bone-crunching impact, and the ground made a thud sound beneath their weights. Damon roared, his dark magic losing its control within him, but Kai met him blow for blow, his claws ripping through Damon's fur and flesh like they were paper.“You’re done!” Kai growled angrily, his voice coming out with a furious thone as he grinded his teeth against each other.Damon grinned despite the blood dripping from his mouth. “Not yet.”He shoved Kai off him, sending him flying backwards, but Kai was already moving again. His wolf surged forward, becoming wild as it slammed into Damon before he could fully recover.Selena turned at the direction of the scuffling sound, her chest tightenin