POV: CALLIEI shifted in bed, pulling the blanket over myself and curling up.“Alpha...” I lowered my head in submission.“Well? Answer me,” he said sharply, his tone impassive. “What did you see?”“It was just a dream, Lycan King,” I lied, unsure of what I had really seen.“Describe this dream,” the Alpha growled, his steps making the ground tremble as he approached.I hesitated for a moment, nervous.“It was something personal, Alpha,” I growled back at him.“Then why did you wake up smelling of fear?” His warm breath brushed against my face. I pulled the blanket tighter around me, which made him laugh.“Ah, little wolf, how do you manage to attract my wolf so much? What kind of magic is this?”
POV: CALLIEThe trees of the forest echoed with loud cracks, creating thunderous booms as they fell, signaling the approach of the Lycan King, consumed entirely by rage. I sniffed the moss, earthy, fresh, and slightly damp. Stopping to focus, I nudged my head against a hollow tree. Digging around its base, I felt the moss and began rubbing it against my fur, masking my scent.“I will find you, wolf!” the beast roared in the distance.“Goddess, please help me,” I whimpered, lifting my head and letting my tears mix with the rain. Though it dulled my senses, the rain provided the advantage of confusing scents.I felt his powerful presence behind me. The ground trembled with every clawed step the Alpha took through the forest floor. Branches cracked and shattered beneath him, and his growls grew more intense and feral.“If you wanted to be hunted, little wolf, you cou
POV: AARONSomething about her vision wasn’t clear. The information was accurate, but the blind wolf struggled, never truly understanding what she saw. We worked together to better outline her visions. Despite everything, she had easily agreed to collaborate. Even though Callie had endured torture and become a wary wolf, she carried Lycan blood—not just any wolf, but the blood of a powerful Alpha like Hunter. If she hadn’t awakened the power of the ancient bloodline, she would never have been able to defeat him!My intuition tells me she also possesses witch powers. Keenan, my trusted Beta, brought me vital information about her mother. Lyra belonged to the conclave of ancient witches, followers of the dark god Nocturnus, who had favored them in ancient wars before they discovered his true intentions.Nocturnus fed on corrupted souls, suffering, spilled blood, and chaos—a devoured of light. When the witches rea
POV: AARONWithout thinking, my wolf propelled us into the water, desperately searching for her. I fought against the current, looking around frantically, trying to find her. I spotted the water carrying her toward the waterfall. I kicked my arms and legs forcefully, swimming in her direction, but the river was relentless and faster than me. Before I could reach her, her body was swept over the falls.Fighting fiercely against the current, I grabbed onto a massive rock at the edge of the waterfall, pulling myself onto it and scanning below for any sign of her. I leapt into the forest, shifting midair, and ran along the riverbank, sniffing desperately for any trace of my little wolf.I roared in fury:“Idiot, fool... How could you not see it?” I bellowed as I ran, following the river in search of Callie. “The Goddess sent you to her to protect her, DAMN IT!”I growled, shifting into m
POV: DANTEDuring the sacrifice to our God, scriptures appeared carved into the bodies of the sacrificed wolves with the words:“Use her for our plans!”I frowned, questioning. I glanced at the remaining Alphas, who looked back at me, equally perplexed.“Who is the deity referring to?” Jaxon asked, confused.“I don’t know, but I believe we’ll find out soon,” I growled, putting him in his place and pushing him away from the center of the circle. “Unless you want to become part of the sacrifice, I suggest you step back.”Nodding, the Beta quickly retreated. I turned to the trembling she-wolves on the ground, huddled together, crying and pleading:“Please, Alpha, don’t kill us… We’ll serve you faithfully, please,” begged the eldest of the group, shielding the others. 
POV: CALLIEI woke up in the dark, feeling a sharp, pounding pain in my head. I touched the spot where it seemed to hurt, wincing at the sting of what felt like a cut. A strange smell lingered in the air, and a weight pressing down on my body made it hard to breathe. Something was touching me intimately. I growled threateningly, startled by the sound that came from me.“Who’s there?” I pushed hard against whatever was on top of me.“Callie? So you’re awake?” A smug growl came from nearby.“Callie?” I asked, confused, forcing my body to sit up. “Why are the lights off?”A silence fell over the room before a mocking laugh exploded, filling the foul-smelling space.“That’s a good one—you’re blind, remember?” The man’s voice vibrated with mockery as he grabbed my elbow tightly. &ldq
POV: CALLIEAs if I had been licked, a warmth spread from within, bringing comfort and protection.“A guardian...” I murmured, pulling myself off the floor and wiping my mouth with my hand, feeling around for support despite the foul smell. “My head hurts so much.”I lay down, trembling from the cold, strong spasms coursing through my body, my teeth clattering violently. Where was he with help?Tears continued streaming down, washing over my face. Why did I feel so empty? Once again, his image came crashing into my mind—those intense eyes filled with surprise and shock, that gaze, that aura...“Love...” A whisper echoed in the darkness surrounding me.“Love?” I murmured, instinctively touching my lower abdomen, where a faint but rapid heartbeat pulsed. “What is this?”“Protect it!&
POV: AARONI woke up naked in the woods near the city. Augie had done something to bring me here, but why would she hide the location even from a friend?“None of this makes sense...” I muttered, shaking my head in frustration, growling as I felt the pain in my ribs. “Alright, Wolf, either you fix me, or it won’t be possible to find her!”A growl rang from my chest, partially closing my wounds.“Is this your way of negotiating?” I roll my eyes in annoyance. “Fine.”I walked into the city, and the wolves around widened their eyes in surprise. Soon, Jaxon came running toward me.“King Lycan, we were worried. I sent a team of trackers to locate you, but your scent had disappeared,” the Beta said urgently, sniffing in my direction and frowning. “Are you injured?”The wolves nearb
POV: CALLIE“Are you afraid of him?” Yulli pulled me out of my trance, snapping her fingers to get my attention.“Are you?” I countered, hesitant.“Smart girl!” the witch laughed. “I’m afraid he might lose control of his powers, but overall, Aaron is a good friend. Now it’s your turn.”“I’m afraid of being hurt more than I already have been. I’m not talking about physical pain—those scars heal.” I murmured, gently stroking my belly, uncomfortable with how still Rigan was. “He’s so quiet.”“He’s a clever pup. He knows you need rest,” Yulli said, tapping the tip of my nose, sinking into the right side of the bed. Her hands settled over mine, warming them with her magic. “Just to be sure.”“Thank you.” I gave a soft smile, grate
POV: AARONCallie was clearly unsettled by the doctor’s recommendations. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t slightly amused by the situation, but I knew the weight of it would fall on me. Resisting the pull of a bond that strong was an intense challenge, but I had already hurt her once—and I wouldn’t break my promise not to hurt her again.“When will she be discharged?” I asked the doctor, who kept glancing at the witch sometimes with admiration.“If everything continues to go well, by the end of the day,” he explained, straightening his posture.“That soon?” Callie asked, worried, as she caressed her belly. “I almost lost my baby. Wouldn’t it be safer to stay under observation a little longer? Of course, if the Lycan King allows it.”“Little wolf, all of my resources are yours,” I said, keeping my eye
POV: CALLIE“It’s okay. This is nothing compared to what I’ve been through these past few years,” I said softly.The Lycan seemed irritated by the comment; his scent shifted, becoming more tense.“Alpha, are you alright?”“Yes!” he answered quickly.When the loud sound of my baby’s heartbeat filled the room through the ultrasound, it was a deeply emotional and unique experience. The rhythm was fast and steady, like the gallop of a horse—constant and strong. I could almost see tiny feet running joyfully across an open field—at least, that’s what I hoped to witness when my little king Rigan was born.I noticed the Alpha’s scent shift in subtle waves. There was clear conflict in it, but something more… was he moved?My wolf growled faintly in the back of my mind, as if that moment had stirred her. The Lycan’s wolf responded instantly; Aaron’s eyes now seemed to rest on my skin, burning wherever they landed.“What a beautiful sound,” Aaron murmured. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard a baby’s
POV: CALLIEI woke up in my darkness with my body aching even more than before. The sterile hospital smell of alcohol and medication churned my stomach, while my head throbbed painfully.What had happened?My mind was flooded with memories. I had been with the Alpha in my dreams—that fear, all that blood, my wolf—but I couldn’t find her anywhere.The pain dragged me back into consciousness, and the guttural sound told me we were losing my baby.“Rigan!” I cried out, placing my hand over my belly, unable to lift my body properly.A hand pressed down on my shoulders, keeping me in place. I sniffed toward the source, instantly recognizing the unmistakable woody scent that now saturated the room—his presence expanding protectively around me.“Don’t try to sit up. You just had surgery, little wolf,” Aaron whispered, adjusting me gently. “You scared the hell out of me. Not many wolves can do that to me.”“What happened?” I kept my hands firmly over my stomach, terrified that if I let go, my
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.