POV: AARON
I walked to the bedroom balcony, tilting my head upward as the wind swirled, brushing against the back of my neck, and tousling my freshly washed hair. Closing my eyes, I heard the wind whisper, “Aaron, danger...” It was Yulli's voice. I glanced around, frowning.
“Damn it, Yulli, couldn’t you just use technology?” I growled, irritated. She rarely called for me, and I owed her so much.
Yulli had found me in my deplorable state after Hunter's attack. My body was stripped of its skin, and although the goddess' mercy kept me alive, it took a long time to recover—not just physically but emotionally. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw my dead siblings and my fallen parents. The guilt ate away at me, fueling my ever-growing rage. That’s when Yulli performed a mental barrier spell, blocking the most painful memories. It wasn’t as though I couldn’t access or recall them, but they
POV: CALLIEDrawn into the darkness of my mind, I found myself surrounded by lush foliage and towering trees. A sweet fragrance caught my attention, compelling me to move. I walked slowly, noticing my bare feet pressing against the forest floor. Was this another vision? I could see.A beam of golden light piqued my curiosity. I approached cautiously, finding large gates that seemed abandoned.I pushed the heavy gates open, stepping into a magnificent temple. At its center stood a grand sculpture of the goddess, surrounded by a fountain. Frowning in confusion, I moved closer, running my fingers lightly over the stone, which radiated a comforting warmth.“But who are you?” I murmured to the statue, which emitted an intense white light.“Your Moon Goddess...” whispered a mystical voice, sending shivers down my spine. Her benevolence washed over me, and I fell to my knees,
POV: DANTEThe beta arrived with a scowl, dragging Esmeralda along, who also seemed irritated. I smiled as she ran toward me, jumping into my arms for a possessive kiss.“Tell me you're finally going to defeat the Supreme Alpha,” she murmured, biting my lower lip hungrily, her voice filled with longing. “I can't stand being apart any longer.”“Not yet, but I have a surprise for you,” I growled, biting her mouth in return, savoring the blood that trickled down.“So rough,” she moaned, her scent of excitement filling the air.“The surprise can wait.” Carrying her inside and up the stairs, I stopped at the top and glanced at the beta. “You, disappear for a few hours.”“Yes, my king,” Jaxon replied reluctantly, glaring before leaving.“I think he's jealous of you,&rdq
POV: CALLIEI started coughing due to my dry throat, trying to generate saliva to ease the parched sensation.“You’re the blind wolf...” I heard the woman say, sighing. “What have they done to you?”“Who?” I coughed harder, struggling to speak.“Take three small steps forward, then carefully kneel. There’s a bucket with what seems to be water,” she said softly.“No... Dante will bring me water soon,” I replied, still clearing my throat, trying to suppress the coughing fit.“I’m sorry, Wolf, but if you want to survive, you need to understand something—here, it’s every person for themselves. Dante doesn’t help anyone!” I heard her shifting, perhaps attempting to move. “My name is Yulli. What’s yours?”“Callie,” I answered with difficulty, taking one cautious step and then another, as she had instructed. Slowly, I kneeled. I sniffed the water—it stank, stagnant for who knows how long. I wrinkled my nose in disgust, lowering my hands carefully around the bucket and scooping up a bit of th
POV: AARONI entered the council room growling fiercely, consumed by rage. Weeks had passed with no news or clues about Callie or Yulli. Somehow, my wolf knew they were together and that I needed to find them as soon as possible. Especially at night, my mind was drawn to the temple. Every time I approached the door, I was repelled by magic! How was the blind she-wolf doing this?My nerves were on edge. The day had come to attack the Northern Dawn, to overthrow Alpha Icaro, who exploited his people, using them as sacrifices to the dark god, Nocturnus. I needed to release all the tension building up in my body. As much as I denied it, being away from the she-wolf was affecting my wolf more than I cared to admit.“You all know what to do. Kill the pagan followers, capture the people so we can assess their usefulness and loyalty,” I ordered, catching Kemilly's scent at the door, waiting. “Now, everyone out! Prepare to move.”As they left, I saw her enter with her head down. Her scent stil
POV: AARONAfter my bath, I lay patiently on the bed, waiting to be drawn into her dreams, thinking about our connection. I immersed myself in memories of our intimate moments, especially the times we ventured to the top of the mountain. I remembered how awestruck she looked when she “saw” the sunset through my eyes. I recalled how beautiful her face was, flushed from the icy wind, and how shy she felt being completely naked on top of me, fully surrendering to our desires.I woke up in front of the gates, walking peacefully with my hands in my pockets. I stopped in front, knocked twice, and waited for her furious growls.“Why can’t you just leave me alone, at least here?” the she-wolf roared, making me laugh.“I’ll come back every night, Callie. I’m never leaving,” I shouted from the other side of the door. “I won’t hurt you. Let me in.”“Why should I?” I heard her sigh. “I’m tired of your persistence.”“Then open the door,” I growled, placing my hand on the gate and resting my forehe
POV: LAURENEsmeralda took a hesitant step forward, keeping her head down as the strap of her nightgown slipped off her shoulder, gliding down her body and revealing her curves.“I know you're not the kind of wolf who forces a woman into anything, my king... Will you let me see your good side?” Raising her glistening eyes, Esmeralda offered a subtle smile. “Please...”“Esmeralda, I don’t have a good side or any interest in you right now!” I growled, irritated, crouching in front of her and picking up the nightgown, shoving it back at her. “Don’t ever come to my chambers uninvited again.”“Was Callie invited?” Still naked, she stepped closer, letting her fingertips glide along my arms, caressing softly. “Let me show you what it’s like to be with a real she-wolf, Alpha.”I clenched my fist in fury. Why did they despise the blind she-wolf so much? S
POV: CALLIEI woke up nauseated by the metallic scent of blood everywhere, accompanied by nearby groans of pain.“Yulli?” I whispered cautiously, sniffing in her direction.“She can't talk right now, dear... The little one is taking a nap,” Dante chuckled softly, amused. “By the way, my dear, did you have any visions?”“Visions?” I arched an eyebrow. Did he not remember the dream connection? “No, sorry... I just had dreams!”“Really? What did you dream about?” I felt him move closer, the bed sinking beside me, making my wolf skittish. “Callie, I’m starting to lose patience with your wolf!”“We don’t remember you, Dante... Give us more time,” I stammered, uneasy, as his claws brushed against my skin roughly, leaving shallow cuts. “Please...”“You're lucky there are plenty of toys to keep me entertained right now
POV: AARONI ran toward the witches’ city, desperate for the information I knew only they could provide. Luckily, we were on the same side in this war. I stopped near the edge of the city, stepping out of the car and sniffing the air. Something was off.Just as I was about to shift into my wolf form, a burning pain erupted in my stomach, radiating through my joints and insides. I turned to the side, vomiting a thick, black, slimy liquid that reeked of decay. I coughed uncontrollably, wiping my mouth angrily.“Black magic...” I muttered, scanning the area as sinister whispers echoed through the forest, which began to fill with an eerie fog. “Great, more enemies!”Growling, I shifted into my Lycan form and entered the dense forest. Shadows darted from tree to tree, whispering ancient words.“I’m not your enemy! I’m looking for someone—the wit
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.