POV: AARON
“Love?” I murmured upon waking, Callie’s words still echoing in my mind. “How can she say that?”
My wolf growled inside my chest, protesting my words.
“You can’t be considering these feelings, beast… We know the bond messes with our minds and emotions!” I snarled back. “Even so, I can no longer deny that I want her with us.”
Those words seemed to excite my wolf, who leaped eagerly within my mind, pushing me forward with a surge of energy.
“Let me out.”
“We need to return to the pack, eliminate the impostor pretending to be Callie, figure out how she managed to look exactly like her, and uncover who’s behind this plan,” I growled firmly. “If our enemies are capable of infiltrating us this way—shifting appearances—it means we have a serious problem. W
POV: CALLIE“Who are you?” I demanded, taking a few steps back from the menacing wolf behind me.“Have you already forgotten your king and father?” Hunter's cold voice rang out, his eyes gleaming with malice. “How am I seeing you here when your carcass is curled up on the ground like trapped prey? Can you see?”There was surprise in his tone.I looked again at the wounded she-wolf on the ground, feeling the ferocity of my beast stir at the sight of her—injured, cowering, trembling, and threatened.Hunter grabbed my hair roughly, yanking me toward him with a sharp breath.“How are you doing this?” he snarled through his fangs.“Don’t touch me!” I growled, my claws extending as I slashed at him the moment he let go. I dropped to my knees, but I felt no impact.Be
POV: CALLIEMy paw splashed against the cold puddle in the forest, the sounds of the hunt growing louder and closer. With my heart racing, fear settled deep within me, and despair took hold. I stopped in the absolute darkness; my life had always been this way. Unable to see, I had to sharpen my other senses to survive the attacks from the wolves of my own pack.I sniffed the air. I had been released into this wilderness by my father, who used me as live prey to train his warriors. Apparently, that was the only way I was deemed useful to contribute to the pack.Because of my blindness, I was considered a burden by the wolves, especially during the difficult times we faced with a lack of resources. This scarcity was blamed on me. As the Moon Goddess’s outcast, my pack held me responsible for the hunger and suffering we endured.But I knew it was just an excuse from my king—my father—who sometimes joined the hunt himself for his own twisted amusement, cornering and hurting me for sport.
POV: CALLIEThe scent of blood was so strong it felt almost tangible in the air, mingling with the piercing screams that echoed throughout the pack. Growls followed by roars intensified the chaos:“We’re under attack!” someone shouted in the distance.I looked at my hands, then touched my face in shock. Pulling a few strands of hair forward, I saw purple tips—a sight that left me stunned.“My Goddess, am I seeing?” I glanced around, taking in the carnage. Wolves lay scattered on the ground, lifeless. Not far away, I saw my father approaching in his werewolf form. He removed his hand from the wound where his heart should have been—there was a gaping hole. He dragged himself until he was just inches from my face, collapsing onto my neck.“This is all your fault, because of the curse you carry!” Hunter growled weakly, his gaze filled with hatred. “I’ll take you down with me.”As his grip tightened, I looked at his abdomen and saw a hand piercing through it, close to my body. Something on
POV: CALLIE“What? Why would I do that?” Orion asked anxiously. “Did you have another vision? Is something bad about to happen?”“I’m not sure, but I need you to be safe… Please, I insist that you leave the pack today!” I pleaded. Even though I couldn’t see, I could sense he was hesitating. “Orion?”“Alright… But what about you?” he asked, and I felt him stand up with a heavy sigh.“I’ll be fine. Just stay safe—you’re like a brother to me,” I said, forcing a smile.“Brother,” the Omega growled in distaste. “You better still be alive when I return to the pack!”“I’ll do my best!”I sensed he had left. In a prayer, I called out to the Goddess:“Please, protect my friend and brother in spirit.”I succumbed once again to the exhaustion of my wounds and awoke in my darkness to a sharp kick in my stomach. I groaned desperately, tears welling up as I sniffed the air. Among the scents, I recognized someone familiar—someone furious.“You wretch! You made me look bad in front of the Alpha today
POV: CALLIE“Get up and run.” Another gust of wind surged around me, carrying the voice of the deity in my mind.“I can’t… I can’t take it anymore,” I responded silently.“GET UP!” The wind intensified into a whirlwind, the powerful gust pushing Hunter off me.I began to crawl deeper into the forest in a desperate attempt to please the Moon Goddess before my death, hoping to have my soul forgiven for whatever I might have done.“You’re not escaping, prey!” the Alpha roared, sinking his claws into my hind legs.I whimpered, growling, and kept trying to drag myself forward, leaving a trail of blood and tears, until I hit something with my head. Sniffing, I realized the scent that had been guiding me was now directly in front of me. Its aroma is mixed with something predatory and lethal. I trembled even more. Was this another predator come to toy with my life?The ground trembled beneath its power, and even the very pressure in the air shifted. The aura emanating from it, though unseen,
POV: CALLIE“Did he suffer?” I responded quickly and firmly, hoping that Bastard had endured the worst pain imaginable.“I'm known for my ruthlessness, Wolf... Didn’t you hear your father’s desperate screams?” I caught a faint trace of amusement in the mysterious wolf’s voice.“What I heard was nothing compared to what that monster did to me. He wasn’t my father!” I growled, anger boiling within me. My strength waned, and I collapsed to the ground, but not before asking again, needing to know: “Did he suffer?”“Magnificently so!” The air shifted, and I sniffed, sensing that he crouched in front of me. “Now, what should I do with you?”“Kill her, my king! A blind wolf is of no use to our pack. We don’t need dead weight!” The repulsive scent of another wolf caught my attention, drawing my focus in his direction.“Silence, Beta!” The werewolf’s commanding voice was terrifying, so much so that even my inner wolf wanted to bow in respect and fear. “Now, where were we?”“Black Wolf, your be
POV: AARONI laughed darkly, plunging my hands into his abdomen and tearing through his entrails. Driven by sheer hatred, the wretched wolf crawled toward the injured creature on the ground, gripping her shoulders and blaming her for all his curses. A true coward.I stopped behind him, predatory, my eyes locking onto the wolves, who I now realized were blind. The rumors were true—this wolf was despicable and revolting. Pulling my claws from his stomach, I drove them through his chest, ripping out his still-beating heart. I squeezed it tighter and tighter until its rhythm slowed and the organ burst in my hands. Hunter collapsed, his body sliding off the fragile wolves and crumbling at her feet.The image, though blurred, took shape in the darkness. My mind returned to the present, and I found myself staring in surprise at the wolves I had supported in my lupine arms.“What was that?” I whispered, astonished, realizing there was more to this creature than her apparent weakness and blind
POV: CALLIE“I am Ryan, little wolf,” he said, his voice smooth and genuine, a rare quality among scents. Only in my mother and Orion had I sensed such aromas.I blacked out completely, finding myself in front of a stream with crystal-clear waters where carp leaped, trying to ascend a violent waterfall.“Look at that. Despite the water’s overwhelming strength and the current dictating their paths, the carp persist, fighting against it in search of their own destinies,” an angelic voice echoed behind me.I turned, surprised to find no one there. I returned my gaze to the water, startled by the reflection. Scenes unfolded, revealing the image of a man with an aura of power and beauty. He had striking features and an impressive physique. His chiseled jawline and expressive eyes radiated determination and intensity. His hair, perhaps dark and thick, fell in controlled wildness over his forehead, adding an air of mystery and rebellion.His physique was imposing, with well-defined muscles t
POV: CALLIE“Who are you?” I demanded, taking a few steps back from the menacing wolf behind me.“Have you already forgotten your king and father?” Hunter's cold voice rang out, his eyes gleaming with malice. “How am I seeing you here when your carcass is curled up on the ground like trapped prey? Can you see?”There was surprise in his tone.I looked again at the wounded she-wolf on the ground, feeling the ferocity of my beast stir at the sight of her—injured, cowering, trembling, and threatened.Hunter grabbed my hair roughly, yanking me toward him with a sharp breath.“How are you doing this?” he snarled through his fangs.“Don’t touch me!” I growled, my claws extending as I slashed at him the moment he let go. I dropped to my knees, but I felt no impact.Be
POV: AARON“Love?” I murmured upon waking, Callie’s words still echoing in my mind. “How can she say that?”My wolf growled inside my chest, protesting my words.“You can’t be considering these feelings, beast… We know the bond messes with our minds and emotions!” I snarled back. “Even so, I can no longer deny that I want her with us.”Those words seemed to excite my wolf, who leaped eagerly within my mind, pushing me forward with a surge of energy.“Let me out.”“We need to return to the pack, eliminate the impostor pretending to be Callie, figure out how she managed to look exactly like her, and uncover who’s behind this plan,” I growled firmly. “If our enemies are capable of infiltrating us this way—shifting appearances—it means we have a serious problem. W
POV: AARON“No bond?” I clenched my hands nervously. Would that mean no Alpha in my dreams?“I'm afraid we don't have time for training and tests. It's only a matter of time before Nocturnus enters the city,” Lyra said.“But the wolves stopped, afraid to follow us here.” I commented, still in shock.“Even werewolves fear ghosts, especially powerful ones,” Yulli laughed, amused. “But that doesn’t apply to creatures controlled by Nocturnus.”“I…” I bit my lip, nervous. “I don’t want to lose my wolf. She’s part of who I am.”I didn’t want to admit out loud that I wasn’t just afraid of losing my wolf—I also feared never having him in my dreams again. No more feeling his gentle touches, his dominant kisses, and the sinful way he claimed my body. My face
POV: AARON“Some prey think they’re hunters. Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort to hunt down treacherous rats.” Keenan smirked sharply, scraping his claws against the table.“You bastard! Who the hell are you calling a rat?” Jaxon lunged toward him but stopped when Keenan lifted his head, meeting his gaze with icy indifference.“Forget it. If this is what the council wants and the Supreme Alpha’s decision, then take my place, and I’ll take yours.”“You will not!” The Supreme Beta’s threatening roar startled everyone—except me. Watching this power struggle was a pleasure; it allowed me to gauge the strength of my warriors within the pack.“If you can’t even handle simple management tasks and the protection of the Lycan King, what makes you think you’re capable of leading a central city?”
POV: AARONAfter the full moon, the city finally settled. The wolf howls faded, and the stillness of the night took over. Callie fell asleep in my arms, her body completely relaxing. Carefully, I carried her inside, laying her gently on the bed. I sank down beside her, running my fingers tenderly through her hair. I was exhausted, but a crooked smile formed on my lips as I looked at her. Furthermore, I truly wanted to care for and protect this wolf and her child.“Ours…” I corrected myself automatically, furrowing my brow at my own reaction. The word echoed in my mind.I stretched out my hand, hesitating for a moment before placing it on her belly. Leaning in, I tried to listen for the tiny, strong heartbeat inside her. A sudden kick met my touch, and I couldn’t help but smile—a genuine, admiring smile.“You’re already strong, little one. Are you trying to protect your mo
POV: CALLIEAaron stroked my hair while another movie played on the TV. Out of curiosity, I reached out to feel its shape, yawning despite my efforts to resist exhaustion, afraid that the dark god would be waiting for me there.“You know you'll have to sleep at some point,” the Alpha murmured, his voice slightly drowsy. “You don’t have to worry. I’ll be there with you.”“Even so, I’m not ready to face him,” I admitted, tracing my fingers idly across his bare chest, the tips tingling against his warm, smooth skin.“You don’t have to face him, little wolf. Leave the battles to me,” Aaron pressed a lingering kiss to the top of my head.“You’re exhausted too. And I don’t want to depend on anyone when it comes to battle…” I sighed, sitting up in bed. “I need to get stronger for Rigan.”
POV: AARONI asked the cook to make a homemade pizza. Honestly, it had been a while since I had eaten something like that too. It seemed like a great excuse and opportunity for a moment with Callie. I pulled her into my arms, wrinkling my nose at the TV screen, where the movie title stood out: “A Love Beyond Life.”I had never watched romantic movies, not even when past girlfriends asked me to go to the movies. Furthermore, I always preferred horror films… Maybe because I was used to a harsh life filled with battles.“You seem hesitant.” Callie whispered, settling her back against my chest, giving me a tempting view of her bare body. I bit my lips and pulled the sheet over her, knowing that otherwise I wouldn't be able to focus on any movie.“If you want, I can get dressed,” she offered.“And miss the chance to admire you from time to time? Not
POV: CALLIEI felt strange, a latent voracity burning inside my chest. I entered the bathroom, panting, letting out occasional growls, and smirked, feeling oddly pleased.“Wolf, you’re back?” I murmured to my inner beast, who grunted in response. “Did you really have to return like this? We’re trying to avoid the Alpha, not become his.”My wolf protested in my mind, her presence laced with lust, restless within my chest. I felt a significant improvement below my belly, as if she were working to protect our pup with her healing power. The sensation stirred the baby awake, making him kick excitedly, as if he recognized my beast’s return.“Thank you for coming back.” I placed my hand over my chest, clenching it into a fist. “I was afraid without you… Nocturnus reached us in a dream. I fear sleeping.”In my mind, my wolf appr
POV: AARONEven through her tears, it was evident beneath the Velcro covering her eyes that her pupils were dilated—her inner wolf trying to surface with desire, the carnal connection heightened, her hormones surging from the pregnancy. Wetting my lips at the intoxicating scent Callie exuded, I shifted from fear to exhilaration. It was pure torture to restrain my wolf when all he wanted was to claim her as ours!Amid her tears, her request caught me off guard. Her words carried all her fear and pain—a plea for comfort, for solace, for the support she desperately needed. I took her lips with restrained desire, my heart pounding in sync with hers, kissing her softly yet deeply, hoping to ease her pain, exploring every inch of her sweet, enticing mouth, losing myself in the kiss.Callie abruptly broke the moment, sinking her teeth into my chin, sending electrifying waves through my body, stirring the primal urges that pulsed