POV: AARON
I woke up sniffing the air, sharpening my senses to assess how many wolves surrounded us. Unlike the previous attacks, there was one with a stronger scent, more intense—it seemed to be more powerful. I nudged Yulli, the witch, with my paw as she slept lazily, while Callie was already awake but remained still, waiting for me to assess the situation.
“Yulli?” I growled, waking her.
“What is it? Let me sleep a little longer…” She mumbled, but then I saw her tense as she sensed the dark magic. “Dante is here!”
“Is he now?” I grinned between my fangs, sadistic. “Stay behind me.”
“We can fight.” Callie protested, earning a deep growl from me.
“I said stay behind me. Yulli, protect her if I have to step away!” I ordered, glancing over my broad, fur-covered shoulders.
POV: CALLIEThe ground trembled under the slow, uneven steps of the Lycan King. He didn’t seem able to walk in a straight line toward me, as if he were staggering with each step. The metallic stench of rust thickened the air, making my stomach churn with nausea. I took a deep breath, fighting against the wave of sickness threatening to consume me.Yulli lay unconscious at my feet, her body radiating heat against my skin. The Alpha’s immense power had taken a heavy toll on us. A warm liquid trickled down my legs. When I touched the area, rubbing my fingers together, I felt the thickness of the fluid. Bringing it closer to my nose, I realized—it was blood.My inner wolf had been eerily silent since the battle in the deep sea; her once-rapid recovery now seemed impossible. Sharp pangs radiated from my womb, and my instincts screamed that something was terribly wrong.“Callie… Did I hurt
POV: AARONI hadn’t realized my human form was just as agile as my Lupine one; perhaps it was due to training in both forms. It took some time before we finally reached the city. Yulli motioned for me to go ahead while she struggled to catch her breath.As I entered the hospital, I let out a deep growl, drawing the attention of a doctor who appeared with a furrowed brow, his gaze shifting from the small unconscious wolf in my arms to the blood dripping onto the floor.“What happened?” He approached quickly. “Bring a stretcher here—now!”I gently laid her on the stretcher the nurses had rushed over, brushing her beautiful black hair away from her face. Even in unconsciousness, Callie’s brows were creased in pain.“I released too much power… I don’t know exactly what happened.” I sighed, defeated. “She’s…&rdquo
POV: DANTE“It was close… That damned bastard.” I leaned against the tree, my body trembling with pain as I punched it hard, my other hand pressing against my open stomach. Every touch felt like a blade slicing through me, my fingers nearly brushing against my own organs.“I will hunt them down, one by one, until the last drop of their blood is spilled. That blind she-wolf—I’ll turn her into a puppet of agony, rip her pup from her belly, and make her drown in her own misery. That arrogant Alpha—I’ll destroy him, devouring his flesh while his soul turns to dust. I will dive into the deepest pits of darkness to bring hell upon those who dared to defy me.”“Oh, really? And how exactly do you plan to do that when you’re already dead?”A feminine voice echoed between the trees, her laughter ringing like a twisted chant as her silhouette emerged fr
POV: AARONI woke up with my eyes wide, fierce, devouring the sterile white room. I ripped the IV out with a sharp tug, feeling a stinging discomfort in my arm.The nurse burst through the door, her eyes widening in horror when she saw me, rushing into the room.“Lycan King, please! You need to rest—you’re still severely injured,” she said, alarmed, as she prepared to treat the puncture site. But when she noticed it had already healed, her face twisted in confusion and shock.“Where is Callie?” I growled threateningly, my imposing figure casting a shadow over the small, trembling nurse.“She… she’s in surgery,” the woman stammered nervously.“What happened? Why does she need surgery?” My eyes narrowed, an intense aura of pressure radiating from me.“Alpha, please control you
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: AARONI woke up with my eyes wide, fierce, devouring the sterile white room. I ripped the IV out with a sharp tug, feeling a stinging discomfort in my arm.The nurse burst through the door, her eyes widening in horror when she saw me, rushing into the room.“Lycan King, please! You need to rest—you’re still severely injured,” she said, alarmed, as she prepared to treat the puncture site. But when she noticed it had already healed, her face twisted in confusion and shock.“Where is Callie?” I growled threateningly, my imposing figure casting a shadow over the small, trembling nurse.“She… she’s in surgery,” the woman stammered nervously.“What happened? Why does she need surgery?” My eyes narrowed, an intense aura of pressure radiating from me.“Alpha, please control you
POV: DANTE“It was close… That damned bastard.” I leaned against the tree, my body trembling with pain as I punched it hard, my other hand pressing against my open stomach. Every touch felt like a blade slicing through me, my fingers nearly brushing against my own organs.“I will hunt them down, one by one, until the last drop of their blood is spilled. That blind she-wolf—I’ll turn her into a puppet of agony, rip her pup from her belly, and make her drown in her own misery. That arrogant Alpha—I’ll destroy him, devouring his flesh while his soul turns to dust. I will dive into the deepest pits of darkness to bring hell upon those who dared to defy me.”“Oh, really? And how exactly do you plan to do that when you’re already dead?”A feminine voice echoed between the trees, her laughter ringing like a twisted chant as her silhouette emerged fr
POV: AARONI hadn’t realized my human form was just as agile as my Lupine one; perhaps it was due to training in both forms. It took some time before we finally reached the city. Yulli motioned for me to go ahead while she struggled to catch her breath.As I entered the hospital, I let out a deep growl, drawing the attention of a doctor who appeared with a furrowed brow, his gaze shifting from the small unconscious wolf in my arms to the blood dripping onto the floor.“What happened?” He approached quickly. “Bring a stretcher here—now!”I gently laid her on the stretcher the nurses had rushed over, brushing her beautiful black hair away from her face. Even in unconsciousness, Callie’s brows were creased in pain.“I released too much power… I don’t know exactly what happened.” I sighed, defeated. “She’s…&rdquo
POV: CALLIEThe ground trembled under the slow, uneven steps of the Lycan King. He didn’t seem able to walk in a straight line toward me, as if he were staggering with each step. The metallic stench of rust thickened the air, making my stomach churn with nausea. I took a deep breath, fighting against the wave of sickness threatening to consume me.Yulli lay unconscious at my feet, her body radiating heat against my skin. The Alpha’s immense power had taken a heavy toll on us. A warm liquid trickled down my legs. When I touched the area, rubbing my fingers together, I felt the thickness of the fluid. Bringing it closer to my nose, I realized—it was blood.My inner wolf had been eerily silent since the battle in the deep sea; her once-rapid recovery now seemed impossible. Sharp pangs radiated from my womb, and my instincts screamed that something was terribly wrong.“Callie… Did I hurt
POV: AARONI woke up sniffing the air, sharpening my senses to assess how many wolves surrounded us. Unlike the previous attacks, there was one with a stronger scent, more intense—it seemed to be more powerful. I nudged Yulli, the witch, with my paw as she slept lazily, while Callie was already awake but remained still, waiting for me to assess the situation.“Yulli?” I growled, waking her.“What is it? Let me sleep a little longer…” She mumbled, but then I saw her tense as she sensed the dark magic. “Dante is here!”“Is he now?” I grinned between my fangs, sadistic. “Stay behind me.”“We can fight.” Callie protested, earning a deep growl from me.“I said stay behind me. Yulli, protect her if I have to step away!” I ordered, glancing over my broad, fur-covered shoulders.
POV: CALLIE“Did I hide it?” I frowned, confused. “That wasn’t my intention. A lot was happening, and when I finally tried to tell you… well, you were more excited about other things.”“I wasn’t the only one excited that day.” He growled, running his hand thoughtfully over my belly. “Callie, who is your pup’s father?”I stiffened in his lap, my spine going rigid, completely caught off guard by his question. Slowly, I turned my face toward him, taking in his expression, savoring the rare sight granted by my dream, even if only for a fleeting moment.“What do you mean, ‘who’s the father’?” I snarled, offended.“You were engaged to Dante and in his hands. I don’t know how far your relationship went… So, is it possible that the pup is his?” Aaron’s voice remained cold as he asked. I tried to get off his lap, irritated, but he held my hips firmly, his other hand still resting on my stomach. “You can’t blame me for asking.”“I don’t know how you dare!” I shoved his hands away, standing up,
POV: DANTEMy fur bristled, and as I closed my eyes, I could hear her voice cursing me at the moment she took her last breath.“Esmeralda!”Desperate hands beat against my arm, the she-wolf beneath me struggling to survive as I choked the life out of her. Her eyes were wide in terror, her lips turning a sickly shade of blue.“So, they took you from me?”“Let me go,” the wolf beneath me whimpered—another prisoner, freshly delivered by Jaxon.“So, it’s true?” The Beta spoke from the doorway, unmoving. “Esmeralda has succumbed.”“These bonds are such a nuisance,” I muttered, feeling her rage still lingering within me as I sighed.I let out an amused chuckle before easily snapping the captive’s neck.“Even in her last mo
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