SELENA’S POVTraining the cubs had been bringing a strange kind of peace to me over the days. For a while now, the heaviness that the past had planted in my chest disappeared, replaced by the innocence of their laughter. Today was no different, as I knelt beside a trembling pup, coaxing her through the transformation back to her human form. Her small body shimmered, and with Kai’s soothing encouragement, she shifted back, breathless but she was able to eventually.“Well done, Mira,” I praised, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. Kai stood beside me, arms crossed, his gaze soft as he watched the cubs. His presence was steady, like the earth beneath my feet, and I hated how much comfort it brought me.“You’re good at this,” he murmured, his voice low enough for only me to hear.I tilted my head, offering a small smirk. “What? Turning cute pups into functioning wolves? It’s a talent.”Kai chuckled, the baritone sound rumbling deep in his chest. “I meant the way you guide them. P
SELENA’S POVI was caught.Or so I thought.Kai’s intense and golden eyes swept through the room, landing on Silas. I could see the disbelief in those beautiful eyes and the anger radiating off his body like heat. Renn also stiffened, ready to act in case he sensed any danger, but neither of them looked at me. No, they couldn’t see me. I pressed myself quickly into the corner not too far from there, my heart pounding loudly in my chest as I tried to process the impossible: ‘I wasn’t visible.’‘Invisibility?’ Yes, I was invisible.‘Celestia, what the hell is this?’ I screamed inwardly.‘Yep,’ she responded casually, as if she hadn’t just saved my life.‘You waited until I was one step from being caught to reveal this?’ I growled, finding it hard to believe.‘Timing is everything,’ she replied with an annoying smug grin.Before I could reply, Kai’s voice sliced through my thoughts. “What are you doing here, Silas?” His tone was venomous, using a tone I had never heard him use before
SELENA'S POVMy paws slowed down, fear curling in my stomach. I shifted back to human form, breathless from the run, my limbs trembling from hesitation. But I knew I couldn't hesitate now, not when I was this close to exerting my revenge.I pushed through the tree-like gate, my invisibility coming into action. I camouflaged into the shadow, keeping my senses sharp as I approached the palace. Yes, the one I had once been treated like royalty in.“Everything is proceeding as planned. We’ll strike when the time is right.” But before I could slip in between the palace guards, my sharp hearing sense caught the voice of the one I would never mistake for another.I traced the voice to a corner not far from the palace’s behind, and yes, it had been who I was expecting to see. The cold voice belonged to Damon, the man who had betrayed me—the one I admit that I had once loved. He looked exactly the same way I recalled him to be. Black hair slicked to the back with a neat wax, his pale skin glo
SELENA'S POVMy fingers trembled as I held the ancient book of magic. The worn leather cover was smooth beneath my touch, the gold letters shimmering faintly in the dim light: Book of Magic. The title alone hinted at the power it contained. My heart pounded in my chest as I flipped through the brittle pages, each one filled with cryptic symbols, incantations, and forbidden spells I couldn't fathom. The scent of old paper and ink filled the room, keeping me conscious even as my hands shook.“This is dangerous,” Celestia whispered in my mind, her tone laced with caution. “We don’t know what’s inside.”“That’s exactly why I need to know,” I replied, my voice coming out in faint whispers that only us could hear as my determination grew. “Damon plans to destroy everything. I can’t let that happen.”Page after page revealed spells both beautiful and terrible. Spells for healing, curses for eternal suffering, incantations to summon creatures and an ancestors from the underworld—they were all
SELENA’S POVI was sleeping.Or maybe that was what I remembered doing last when I got home. I thought I was in a dream until it started to feel real. I blinked twice, trying to make sense of the surroundings I found myself in. I was in a space that had no entrance or exit. It felt like, no matter how far I ran, I could ever reach the end. I was in the centre of this not entirely dark space that was completely blank. No trees, no buildings, no familiar scents of werewolves—It was just… me.The ground under my bare feet wasn’t solid at all, but I could stand. The floor had clouds, restricting me from seeing the root of the space and the sky above was red, unlike the usual shade of blue I woke up to every morning. Everything looked virtual and real at the same time, as though I were in another dimension of reality.“Celestia,” I called out, my voice trembling slightly as I glanced around. “I can’t feel you. Are you there?”She never responded.The usual warmth of her presence was gone
KAI’S POVHer natural scent travelled into my nostrils, soothing my nerves like a tranquilizer. It was just like a mixture of wildflowers and the faintest hint of rain, shaken together in the right proportion. Nyx, my wolf, had been restless since we heard the faint, panicked sounds from her room when I passed by. Now, as I held her trembling body against my chest, his growls softened, replaced by an overwhelming need to protect her.I rubbed her back in slow circles, my touch gentle, as if afraid she would shatter under my fingers. Her breathing eventually slowed down, and her sobs quieted into soft hiccups.“You’re safe with me, Selena,” I murmured, in a slow and steady voice.Her hands clung to my shirt, gripping the fabric as if it were her lifeline. She hadn’t yet lifted her head, but I felt her begin to calm, her heartbeat steadying against mine.When she finally pulled back, her cheeks were damp, and her lashes were wet with tears. “I’m so sorry for ruining your shirt,” she mu
SELENA’S POVThe stares of the elders bored into me, pinching my skin like silver knives. I stood behind Kai, breathing silently and my pulse unsteady, as their leader addressed him with a voice that carried authority and condemnation.“Alpha Kai,” the elder said, his gray eyes narrowing on me. “Your choice of company has drawn unwanted attention.”I knew who they meant. They were talking about Damon. The rogue pack leader’s interest in me had made the elders uncomfortable, and now they stood here in front of my apartment, questioning my loyalty to the pack.“She is no threat,” Kai replied, his tone solid and cold just like his facial expression. “Selena belongs to this pack.”But they weren’t convinced. Their cold eyes moved to me, assessing me like I was an object in a museum. “Prove it,” the elder demanded. “Prove her loyalty, or risk endangering everyone under your leadership.”I stepped forward before Kai could say anything more. “What do you want me to do?” I asked, my voice ste
KAI’S POV The metallic scent of blood hit my nose. It wasn’t just anyone’s, the blood oozed from Selena's body. As I lunged to Selena’s side, I saw that she laid crumpled on the dirty ground, her breathing coming out in shallow breaths and her body unnaturally still. My heart thundered in my chest as I dropped to my knees, my hands shaking as I carefully turned her over. “Selena,” I whispered, the sight of her pale face tightening a knot of anger and fear in my stomach. Blood soaked her back, the claw marks ruining her perfect skin. Flora stepped forward, her face holding a little bit of remorse as she tried to explain herself. “I—I didn’t mean—” I snapped my head toward her, lashing out at her in a venomous voice. “Don’t you dare speak!” Flora flinched, but I wasn’t done. Rising to my feet, I strode over to her, my anger radiating like an hellish fire. “You struck her after yielding. That is dishonorable, and I won’t tolerate it.” The elders moved to intervene, their robes sway
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