POV: AARONA whisper from afar caught my attention, pulling my focus to a specific spot in the room during a meeting with my subordinates, where we were drafting a plan to attack the other packs. I felt eyes on me—fear, uncertainty, and a desperate need for protection hung heavy in the air. My wolf roared in my chest, tearing at me with an impulsive instinct to run to the blind wolf and stay by her side.“Lycan King?” the Beta called, glancing toward the point where my gaze was fixed. “Is everything alright?”I growled, making the table tremble, and all the wolves shrink back, lowering their heads.“Draft a solid plan. Present your reasons for attacking this pack—I’m not convinced about this one,” I said, pointing to the map, feeling my wolf's warning grow louder.“Where are you going, my king?” Jaxon asked.I roared, forcing him to take a few steps back and crouch in his human form in reverence.“Forgive me, my king,” he whispered through clenched teeth.I strode out of the room, and
POV: AARON“Come, wolf, we’re going for a walk!” I motioned to the doctor, who removed her IV lines. I picked her up, and she shifted nervously in my arms. Furthermore, I noticed her ears swiveling in various directions, along with her nose sniffing constantly. Perhaps this was her unique way of seeing through other senses.“Are you going to kill me?” she whispered, trembling.“If I were, what would you do?” I replied curtly, studying her reactions.“I would smile at my fate, but not before begging you to make it quick, almost painless,” she said, surprising me. Her nose brushed against my neck, sending shockwaves through my entire body.“What is your name, Wolf?”“My name?” She raised her head, her fur brushing against my nose, making it itch. I shifted, and she seemed to notice, lowering her head again. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to bother you.”“You have a name, don’t you? Or should I call you ‘blind one’? ‘Fool’? ‘Wolf’?” I growled impatiently. “Stop apologizing—it’s irritating!”“Sorr
POV: CALLIEI considered running. I knew the area well, and that was my advantage. Years of being hunted like prey had sharpened my survival instincts. My sense of smell was my sight, and I remembered the scent of every tree in that forest.My mother was a wise wolf, one Hunter had captured from another city. I didn’t know exactly which pack she had belonged to. During one of my father’s fits of rage, after he tore into my flesh during a hunt and threw me against a rock, I heard him roar:“I thought with Lyra’s rare bloodline, I’d have strong descendants, but no! The goddess decided to punish us and curse us because of you. The disgrace of the pack!” he bellowed, tearing a piece of skin from my belly with his fangs.“I don’t know if you’re daydreaming or plotting an escape.” Aaron’s voice pulled me back to the present.“I.” I murmured, swallowing the lump in my throat, unsure how much I should say. “I can’t explain how I did that. I just know you shouldn’t go there if you value your l
POV: CALLIE“If you want to survive, blind wolf, you’ll have to learn to shift, or I’ll hurt you until you do!” Kemilly spat maliciously. “It’ll be my pleasure to rid this world of the dead weight you represent.”My heart raced, pounding intensely, as I trembled uncontrollably, fully aware that her threats were far from empty. I felt a sharp pressure in my stomach, as if I’d been kicked and slammed hard against the wall. Letting out a desperate growl, I gasped for air, trying to lift myself up.“Get up, wolf! Shift!” the enraged wolf roared. “I can do this all day.”“I don’t know how.” I whispered, feeling my head being yanked up by my fur. “Please… it hurts!”“We’re just getting started, you disgusting creature,” Kemilly sneered with a laugh. “Why would the Alpha make me, his future Luna, waste time on something as insignificant as you?”Oddly, the mention of “future Luna” hurt more than the physical wounds themselves. I growled at her threateningly, my anger flaring.“Oh, you don’t
POV: AARONThe wolf seemed to notice my presence, bowing slightly in my direction. I growled in reproach at Kemilly, grabbing her by the throat. That wolf irritated me deeply, but I knew I couldn’t eliminate her without a valid reason—not at this moment. Left alone with Callie, my wolf erupted in my chest, forcing its way to the surface in a shift, something that had never happened before.The internal conflict between my human and wolf sides had been constant since the first time I caught her scent. I cornered her near the wall, overwhelmed by a growing need to feel her fur against mine. I noticed her surprise as I rubbed against her, equally startled by my own reactions.“Let’s go!” I growled irritably at her, observing how, despite her lack of vision, she walked without stumbling or bumping into anything, her nose working tirelessly to guide her.Jaxon approached, glancing between the blind wolf and me, letting out a low growl of discontent.“We’ve gathered the information about th
POV: CALLIEI felt Aaron moving directly toward his final destination, and a chill ran down my spine in alarm. Just like in the vision, I knew the outcome of this attack. My wolf stirred restlessly, something inside me begging to stop him and get him out of there before he succumbed.“Guide the Supreme Alpha.” The divine voice reached me with a command.Risking everything, I threw myself in front of him, forcing him to step back. The Goddess’s signs were becoming clearer in my mind. Sniffing the air, a breeze brushed through my fur, drawing scents along a path that led us to mud pits to escape the poisoned claws of the Alphas.“A lake…” I whispered inside the grotto after rolling through the mud, then ran deeper into its depths.With cautious steps, the ground vibrated, signaling that the wolves were following me and stopping near the flowing waters.“Where does this channel lead?” the Beta asked.“Follow the path.” The angelic, divine voice of the moon whispered again, guiding us.“W
POV: AARONThe perceptions of the blind wolf were intriguing. When she mentioned that the goddess had guided her, my wolf settled, seemingly in agreement with her response. Few wolves ever received answers from the Deity; only her chosen ones held such a privilege—and I was once one of them.The moon spared my life on the night of the attack, when Hunter cruelly murdered my family, dragging their bodies through the city for all to see his power. My younger siblings, Zai and Zeni, were only ten years old and were killed savagely while trying to protect Davina, who was six. The three had been playing near the clearing.That night, I received the first call from the goddess, guiding me away from the pack. Her whispers led me to a waterfall, where I saw her resplendent lupine form, sitting majestically on a massive rock amidst the fierce currents of the relentless river.“Your destiny will change painfully tonight, my child,” the divinity resonated. “I feel your pain; many of my children
POV: AARON“Tell me, Beta… when someone doesn’t give me what I want, what do I do?” I stopped in front of him, menacingly breaking the rest of the bottle in my hand, holding only a shard of glass and pressing it against the throat of the trembling wolf before me. “I torture them until they beg for their lives and give me absolutely everything I desire!”“Understood, my king,” Jaxon stammered, swallowing hard, a bead of sweat forming on his pathetic human forehead.With the shard of glass, I pressed it against his skin, collecting the bead of sweat along with a drop of blood, and brought it to my mouth, licking the glass.“Now get out of my sight and don’t come back until you have the information I need!” I snarled furiously.“Yes, my king!” the Beta stammered, bolting from the room.I sniffed toward the top of the stairs, where the wolf’s sweet scent filled the entire space. Restless and impulsive, my wolf dragged me upward, stopping at the doorway. Crossing my arms, I watched as the
POV: AARONI gently placed the wolf down, settling her close to the fire. Yulli sat beside her while I stood watch, noticing that both of them were still shivering from the cold.Shifting into my wolf form, I positioned myself between them, providing warmth and protection. That was when Callie turned in her sleep, pressing her body against my fur and clinging to me as if I were a stuffed animal.A mix of tenderness and unease coursed through me as my inner wolf stirred with happiness at the contact.“Now is not the time for this,” I growled mentally at my wolf, reprimanding him.I focused on the crackling fire, my thoughts sinking into dark places. Had she suffered at the hands of her fiancé? The mere idea infuriated me. What if he had gone beyond torture? What if the pup she carried was his?According to wolf law, if the offspring was not mine, it would
POV: AARONCallie had passed out. Her body was fuller than the last time I had seen her in person, and wounds stretched from her shoulders, trailing down her arms to the tips of her fingers. My eyes roamed over every inch of her skin, assessing the severity of her injuries, until they landed on the curve of her belly.It wasn’t that big, but it was noticeable—round, firm, and slightly swollen. I frowned, sniffing the air near her, when Yulli shoved me aside.“Move! I need to heal her!” The witch snapped impatiently. “Oh, my dear friend, you did it.”She spoke softly, running her fingers through Callie’s hair before beginning her healing spells.I started pacing, rubbing my chin, glancing at her from time to time while my nose kept twitching, sniffing in her direction… These scents.I closed my eyes, sharpening my hearing. Th
POV: CALLIEI shifted into my Lupine form with great difficulty, my lungs straining under the crushing weight of water filling them. The air in the broken memory was dense, suffocating. It felt like a thousand blades were stabbing into my back and ribs.But I knew—I had to survive.I started running, darting beneath Hunter’s legs as he roared in fury, reaching out to grab me. I chased after the torn ribbon as if my life depended on it—because it did.Hunter was relentless, bloodthirsty, whistling coldly as he pursued me.“I’m going to catch you, prey!” he laughed through his fangs.I leaped, grasping the broken ribbon and merging it with the other just as Hunter seized my leg, trying to drag me back.The memories fused together, freezing the world around me. I felt myself being pulled out, yanked back to the starting
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.”