DAMON'S POVThe lingering scent of sweat and perfume clung to the room as I leaned back in my chair, letting the aftermath of a threesome consume me. The two women I had just spent the last few hours with had scurried off, their giggles fading into the hallway. Their presence had been nothing more than a short distraction—just a means to keep quiet the restless beast inside me for a moment. Yet, as I sat there, staring into the dimly lit room, I felt no satisfaction. Just… emptiness.The door creaked open, breaking the fragile silence. I didn’t bother looking up. Only one person could enter my space without permission.“Where is the drink I asked for?” I demanded, my voice cold and impatient.Elara swept into the room like a storm, her emerald-green robes flowing behind her. Her sharp eyes flashed with fury, but I couldn’t care less. Her moods, her anger, meant nothing to me. All I wanted was the Wolf’s bane tea she owed me.She stopped a few feet away, her arms crossed tightly over h
SELENA'S POVThe first thing I noticed when I opened my eyes was that I was alive. I had survived being struck at the back out of the sudden. Now I was in a bed—not mine, but a bed nevertheless.I was in Kai's domain, lying on his massive bed that had its dark velvet bed sheets stretching endlessly under my fingertips. I allowed myself to sink into its comfort, feeling the exhaustion tugging off me like a layer of clothing. “Kai?” I called softly in a whisper, looking around for any traces of that familiar silhouette, but only silence answered back.Pushing myself upright, I swept my gaze around the room once more. The golden morning light filtered through heavy curtains, painting the space in a warm glow. His presence was everywhere. His clothes neatly hung on a chair, his signature scent wafting into the air. Yet the man himself was absent.“Kai,” I tried again, this time louder, but still no response.The fear that it might all have been another cruel dream disturbed me. I could r
ELARA’S POVDamon was mine.Every muscle of his broad chest, every kind of thought in his sharp mind, and every bit of his Alpha power belonged to me. It wasn’t just a matter of desire to me; it was about ownership—I own him. He had no right to think of another woman, let alone be attracted to one. His soul was tied to mine, whether he liked it or not.I paced to and fro in my dimly lit chamber, gripping the edge of a wooden table that was filled with vials, herbs, and spellbooks. The dancing candlelight casted shadows on my face, making the wrinkles and lines around my mouth seem deeper than they were. I hated those lines. I hated the sagging skin on my neck even more. The spells and potions I often used on myself could not really make me young for a long time.But none of that mattered anyway. Damon didn’t have the luxury of rejecting me—He could not dare after all what I had done for him.I had been the one who helped him rise to power, poisoning his mind against his former mate—Th
SELENA’S POVI sat by the cracked window, my fingers tracing the jagged edges of the old book of spells on my lap. The pages seemed to hum with ancient power, each word etched in a language I barely understood but felt deeply. It had become my lifeline, the one tool I trusted to end Damon’s reign and free myself from the chains of my past.Renn’s voice from the night before still echoed in my mind, sharp and urgent.“Damon’s declared a challenge to capture you, Selena. He’s desperate to keep his power intact. You need to be careful.”Careful. The word almost made me laugh. When has my life ever allowed me the luxury of caution?Kai’s cold behavior over the past few days only added to my frustrations. Ever since I had told him about the prophecy, and the story behind me being reborn from the past, he had been distant. He avoided my eyes, not only made me start living in his house, but also locking me inside a room he had roughly prepared for me like some fragile doll when he usually le
SELENA’S POVFuck, I should have known better.I shouldn't have trusted him. Every fiber of my being screamed at me to stay on guard, to not let down my walls. Yet when Gideon looked at me with those tearful eyes, claiming he wanted to fight by my side, I let myself believe. In what felt like centuries, I let myself hope for the first time.But now, with the iron cuffs biting into my wrists, I realized that I was a fool for believing someone who used to treat me like trash. Here I was, shackled to a damp, stone wall in Damon’s palace prison.The atmosphere was thick with the stench of rotting, hopelessness, and the distant sound of dripping water that echoed through the cell.I clenched my fists, ignoring the pain of the cuffs digging into my skin. How could I have been so stupid?Gideon had lured me in with soft words and false promises. The moment I lowered my guard, he had attacked, binding me with charmed ropes and dragging me through the woods like a prized catch. I of all people
KAI’S POV‘Where is Selena?’I could count the number of times the question had repeated in my head like a chant as I raced through the dense forest, my wolf, Nyx, jumping over fallen logs of wood and bending between trees with a speed I hadn’t used in years.The sun was high up in the sky now, its golden rays finding ways to illuminate through the leaves, but I could care less about that. My heart was pounding loudly in my chest, not from exhaustion but from fear.She was gone.From the moment I had rescued her in the forest the very first time I set my eyes on her, I knew Selena was stubborn—strong-headed to a fault. She had her reasons, of course. I really understood that she once had a lifetime of ruling as a Luna flushed to the drain.We all heard about the sad death on Damon's mate, but no one knew she had been betrayed actually. I admired that the hardship had shaped her into what she was now. But, that same stubbornness was putting her in danger.The thought of her wandering o
SELENA’S POVMy wrists ached from the tight grip of the guards as they dragged me down endless stone hallways. I didn’t fight them—I couldn’t. Whatever potion they had forced down my throat earlier had drained almost all my strength. Celestia, was barely like a whisper in my mind and her presence resembled the flickering of a candle struggling to stay lit.We stopped in a big room, the oppressive darkness broken by only the faint glow of a few torches mounted on the walls. At the center of the room stood Gideon, his expression unreadable as he turned to my direction, as the guards brought me forward, his piercing eyes locking onto mine.“So, this is what you’ve been reduced to,” he said in a very low and cold voice. “I have heard your story, Selena. The once-proud Luna of the Silver Moon pack is now a prisoner in her own kingdom.”I wanted to snap back, to tell him I wasn’t done yet, that he should fear my coming. back. But my throat was dry, and my voice failed me. Instead, I lifted
SELENA’S POVI knew I should have utilized any opportunity in my favor. Yes, I was well aware I should have ran out of the Silver moon pack while I still could, but something more important held me back.It wouldn't make any sense if I had gone to the only place I could call my home, which was Kai's pack, without achieving as little as a fraction of the main reason I intruded this pack in the first place.I knew it would be impossible to exert revenge on my own despite my amazing powers and new magic skills—no, those weren't enough. I needed an army to counter Damon's forces. But a war couldn't be declared officially if I had no evidence against Damon.All I needed now were proofs. If I got caught, then so be it. I would be counting on Kai to be my savior once more.A stolen cloak that was too large for my body, hung over my shoulders, hiding my identity. I pulled the hood lower as I approached the gate, the sound of chatter from the guards disturbing the silent evening. My heart pou
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