Nicola, a shy and bullied Omega, has always been the outcast of the Crescent Moon Pack. At school, she fades into the background, enduring the jeers of her peers. But on the night of her 18th birthday, everything changes when she catches the attention of the Blackstone triplets—powerful Alphas destined to lead the pack. When they call her "mate," the fiery bond between them sparks a passion she can’t deny. But with a rival pack threatening war and secrets about Nicola’s true nature coming to light, her quiet life spirals into chaos. Can an Omega prove she belongs at the heart of the pack and in the arms of three Alphas? A steamy YA shifter romance where love, danger and destiny collide.
view moreThe clock on the classroom wall ticked loudly, its sound amplified by the suffocating silence. Nicola James sat in the back corner, her chair slightly askew to keep her distance from the other students. Not that anyone wanted to be close to her. The fluorescent lights overhead buzzed faintly, flickering every now and then, but no one else seemed to notice. Crescent Moon High was old, the kind of school where the lockers stuck, the cafeteria food tasted like cardboard, and the faint smell of mildew lingered no matter how many times they cleaned.
Nicola glanced at the clock again. Two minutes until the bell. Two minutes until she could blend into the crowd, slip through the hallways unnoticed, and finally escape the judgmental stares that followed her everywhere. Two minutes until she could retreat into the safety of her own mind.
The teacher’s voice droned on, his monotone explanation of algebra formulas fading into the background. Nicola’s gaze drifted to the window. The late autumn sun bathed the Crescent Moon forest in a golden glow, making the leaves shimmer like fire. The trees swayed gently in the breeze, their branches whispering secrets she wished she could hear. The forest was her sanctuary, a place where she didn’t have to think about her status as an Omega or endure the cruel jabs from her classmates. It was a world that didn’t care about pack hierarchy or the fact that she was at the bottom of it.
Behind her, a muffled giggle broke her train of thought. She stiffened, her grip tightening on her pen.
“Hey, Omega,” Maddie Harlan whispered, her voice dripping with mockery. The Alpha girl leaned forward, just enough for her honey-blonde curls to brush against Nicola’s shoulder. “Try not to ruin the game tonight, okay? Oh, wait, you’re not going. No one wants you there.”
Nicola clenched her jaw, keeping her eyes glued to her notebook. Maddie’s voice was soft, just low enough that the teacher wouldn’t notice, but loud enough for Nicola to hear every word. She could feel the smirks and stifled laughter of Maddie’s clique radiating behind her.
Maddie wasn’t entirely wrong - Nicola hadn’t planned on going to the football game. She never went to social events if she could help it. They were just another reminder of how little she belonged. At Crescent Moon High, she was invisible unless someone decided she was a target. And tonight would be no different.
The bell finally rang, jolting her out of her thoughts. Nicola quickly shoved her books into her bag, keeping her head down as she tried to slip out of the classroom before Maddie could say anything else. But as she stood, Maddie’s foot shot out, catching the edge of Nicola’s shoe. She stumbled, her books and papers tumbling to the floor in a chaotic heap.
“Oh no, clumsy me,” Maddie said with mock concern, her perfectly glossed lips curving into a smirk. “You should be more careful, Omega.”
Laughter erupted around her, a ripple of cruel amusement that made Nicola’s cheeks burn. She dropped to her knees, frantically gathering her scattered belongings. She didn’t look up, keeping her head low as her hair fell like a curtain around her face. The classroom emptied quickly, the laughter fading as her tormentors moved on.
“Nicola!” a familiar voice called, cutting through the lingering tension. She glanced up to see Chloe and Theo waiting for her by the door. Relief flooded her chest at the sight of them.
Chloe’s green eyes were narrowed in anger, her auburn curls bouncing as she stormed into the room. Theo, tall and broad-shouldered with a boyish grin, followed behind her. His usual easygoing demeanor was replaced with a frown as he looked down at Nicola.
“You okay?” Chloe asked, crouching to help her gather her books. “Maddie’s such a..”
“I’m fine,” Nicola interrupted, forcing a smile she didn’t feel. The last thing she wanted was to dwell on Maddie’s cruelty. “Let’s just go.”
Chloe didn’t look convinced, but she nodded, standing and handing Nicola her notebook. The three of them walked to Nicola’s locker, Chloe launching into a fiery rant about pack hierarchy and how Alphas like Maddie thought they ruled the world. Her words were sharp, each one fueled by her outrage on Nicola’s behalf.
Theo chimed in occasionally, his tone lighthearted, though Nicola could sense the protectiveness behind his words. He had a way of balancing Chloe’s fire, grounding her without snuffing out her spark. Nicola appreciated both of them more than she could say, but sometimes, their determination to stand up for her made her feel even more helpless.
As they reached her locker, Chloe stopped mid-rant and turned to Nicola, her hands on her hips. “You’re coming tonight,” she declared, her tone leaving no room for argument.
Nicola spun her locker dial, sighing. “I wasn’t planning to-”
“I don’t care what you were planning,” Chloe said, crossing her arms. “It’s Friday, your birthday’s tomorrow, and you are not spending another night at home alone. We’re going to the game, and that’s final.”
Nicola opened her locker and stared blankly at the neatly arranged contents. The idea of spending the evening surrounded by noisy classmates and the suffocating pressure of pack dynamics made her stomach churn. But before she could voice her protest, Theo leaned casually against the locker next to hers, his grin returning.
“And before you try to argue,” he added, “there will be popcorn. Lots of it. And maybe hot chocolate if you’re lucky.”
Nicola glanced between her two friends, knowing they wouldn’t back down. Chloe’s determined gaze and Theo’s teasing smile were an unspoken promise: they wouldn’t let her spend the night alone, no matter how much she resisted.
She sighed, pressing her forehead against the cool metal of her locker. “Fine,” she muttered. “But only because you’re both annoying.”
Chloe beamed, looping her arm through Nicola’s. “That’s the spirit!”
Theo chuckled, falling into step beside them as they walked toward the school’s exit. “You won’t regret it,” he said, his voice warm and reassuring. “Promise.”
Nicola wanted to believe him, but the nagging doubt in her chest wouldn’t let go. The forest had always been her refuge, the one place where she could escape the suffocating weight of being an Omega. Tonight, she would be stepping into the very world she’d spent years avoiding.
As they stepped out into the crisp autumn air, the sun dipping low on the horizon, Nicola glanced at her friends. They were her lifeline, her tether to a world that often felt like it was crumbling around her. Maybe tonight wouldn’t be so bad - if she could make it through without Maddie’s insults and avoid being noticed by anyone else.
But deep down, a tiny voice whispered that tonight might be different. And not in a way she was ready for.
When with a deep groan, the far wall shifted. Stone scraped against stone, and slowly, an ancient engraving peeled away, revealing a hidden passage cloaked in shadow.A hush fell over the room.Nicola’s heartbeat thundered in her ears as she stepped forward, drawn by something deeper than curiosity - something primal, something written in her soul. The sanctuary was speaking. And it was time to listen.Lucas was at her side in an instant, his golden eyes locked onto the revealed passage. The triplets weren’t far behind, their wolves stirred by the shift in energy. Elias, ever composed, stood still for a long moment before exhaling quietly."Listen," her wolf whispered.A deep voice, not of this world, echoed through the chamber."The bonded protectors have been chosen. The path ahead is fraught with darkness, but you shall stand as one. The Moon’s power flows through you, but it is not enough. You must unlock the final truth of the sanctuary."Nicola swallowed hard, her fingers tighten
Nicola and Lucas came back inside and sat in one of the common rooms. The air in the sanctuary felt charged, expectant, as if the ancient walls were listening, waiting.Neither of them spoke for a long moment. Then, Lucas let out a slow breath."So... this is it, then," he murmured, his voice quiet but steady. "We’re not breaking the bond."Nicola met his gaze, searching for any doubt in his storm-gray eyes. But she found none. Only quiet acceptance.“No,” she said, her voice stronger than she expected. “We’re not.”The words left her lips, and the moment they did, something shifted.A sudden, invisible force rippled through the room, like the very air was inhaling. The flames in the fireplace flared high, throwing long shadows across the stone walls. A deep hum vibrated beneath them, resonating through the sanctuary itself, as if the ancient structure had awakened.Lucas tensed beside her, his fingers curling into fists. “What the hell...”Then the power hit.A surge of something - v
The sanctuary was vast, stretching beyond what Nicola had initially thought. The deeper they explored, the more she realized this place held more than just history - it held purpose.The morning air was crisp as she wandered through the ancient corridors, sunlight streaming in through arched windows. Despite the newfound knowledge of their bonds, the weight of it still pressed against her chest.Lucas.Even though she had spent the last night discussing the truth with the triplets and him, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something about this arrangement was wrong.Not for her. For him.The triplets had each been chosen as her mates in a way that made sense. The connection between them was unshakable. But Lucas… he hadn’t been given a choice.Fated mates were meant to be everything to each other. They were supposed to build a life together, to love without hesitation.And yet, Lucas had been given a fate that denied him that chance.Nicola ran a hand through her hair, frustration b
Nicola wandered through the vast halls of the sanctuary, searching for the triplets and Lucas. The flickering torchlight cast long shadows along the ancient stone walls, and the faint echoes of her footsteps were the only sounds accompanying her. She had expected to find them in one of the training halls or perhaps in the great hall, but each room she checked was empty. The night was growing late, and an odd sense of urgency pressed against her chest.Finally, a muffled laugh drifted through the corridor, drawing her toward a heavy wooden door reinforced with iron. Raising an eyebrow, she pushed it open and descended into the cool, dimly lit space of the wine cellar. The scent of oak barrels and aged liquor filled the air, and there, gathered around an old wooden table, were the triplets and Lucas.The sight nearly made her laugh. Damien leaned back in his chair, a dark bottle of wine in his grip, smirking at something Dylan had just said. Dylan, ever the troublemaker, was in the midd
Nicola POV The moon hung high in the sky, casting its silver glow over the sanctuary gardens. Nicola sat on a smooth stone bench, the ancient book resting on her lap. The scent of night-blooming flowers filled the air, blending with the crisp freshness of the restored sanctuary. Here, beneath the vast sky, she could breathe - yet her thoughts felt tangled.She traced her fingers over the runes on the book’s cover, feeling the pulse of ancient magic beneath her touch. The pages were filled with knowledge lost to time, wisdom hidden from those who had been caged by fate. Somewhere in these words was the answer to the bond with Lucas, and she was determined to find it.She flipped through the delicate pages, her eyes skimming over old scripts detailing the history of mate bonds. Most were simple - sacred connections meant to strengthen wolves and their packs. But then she found something different, something that sent a shiver down her spine."There are bonds woven by the gods themselve
Lucas POV The air inside the sanctuary still carried the lingering scent of roasted meat and warm bread, but outside, the crisp night air held a different kind of energy - charged, restless. The stone corridors stretched in quiet elegance, their once-faded carvings now sharp and defined, almost humming with life.Lucas walked alongside the triplets, feeling the weight of their unspoken thoughts pressing against his back like a tangible force. The tension between them had not dissipated, despite the shared meal and the Moon Goddess’s blessing. If anything, it had thickened, an undercurrent of possessiveness laced with grudging acceptance.Dean was the first to break the silence. "You realize you still haven’t answered our question."Lucas kept his pace even. "Which one?"Dylan scoffed. "Don’t play dumb." He glanced at his brothers before turning his sharp gaze back to Lucas. "Why were you here? When Nicola and Elias arrived at the sanctuary, you were already waiting. That’s one hell o
Steam curled through the air as Nicola stepped out of the bath, wrapping herself in a thick, soft robe. The sanctuary provided everything they needed, and the water had been soothing, washing away the exhaustion and tension in her muscles.She had bathed quickly, knowing the triplets were waiting to talk. They had settled in their rooms, but the interconnected living space gave them an easy way to gather. As she stepped into the common area, she found them already lounging - Dean stretched out on one of the furs, Damien seated near the fire, and Dylan, as usual, restless, flipping a small dagger between his fingers.Nicola took a seat across from them, exhaling. “Alright. What’s on your minds?”Damien was the first to speak. “You, mostly.” His golden eyes studied her carefully. “You’ve had a lot thrown at you, and yet you keep pushing forward. We just want to make sure you’re actually processing all of it.”She gave a small, tired smile. “I don’t think I’ve had the luxury of processin
The warmth of the meal still lingered in Nicola’s chest, but the weight of everything that had happened pressed down on her shoulders. The Moon Goddess had spoken to her. Blessed her. Given her a purpose greater than she had ever imagined.Now, standing in the vast, ancient halls of the restored sanctuary, she felt something she hadn't dared to in a long time. Safety.Dylan stretched his arms above his head, letting out a satisfied groan. "I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m about two bites away from passing out."Dean smirked. "Two? You’ve already eaten enough to put a normal man into a food coma."Dylan shrugged unapologetically. "What can I say? Near-death experiences and divine encounters work up an appetite."Lucas chuckled, shaking his head. “That meal was good, but what I really need is a real bed.”Damien shot a glance down the corridor. "Then let's find one. This place seems... aware of us. It wouldn’t surprise me if it already had rooms waiting."Nicola nodded, finge
Nicola’s fingers brushed over the book’s leather cover, the runes on it glowing faintly beneath her touch. She exhaled slowly, trying to steady her racing heart.A presence gathered around her, unseen yet impossibly close. Her wolf pressed forward, drawn to the call of something greater. Nicola’s breath hitched as a soft, silvery mist curled around her feet. It swirled, moving with a purpose, until it coalesced into a radiant figure before them.The Moon Goddess.She stood in a form both ethereal and solid, her gown woven from the very fabric of the cosmos, shimmering with shifting constellations. Her silver eyes, endless and knowing, settled on Nicola. A profound warmth washed over her, reverent and overwhelming all at once.Nicola sank to her knees instinctively, head bowed. The others followed, their expressions a mix of awe and quiet reverence.“Rise, my child,” the Moon Goddess’s voice resonated, neither loud nor soft, but carrying the weight of eternity.Nicola obeyed, swallowin
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