POV: DANTE
The blind she-wolf proved useless, fainting before she could share her vision. How could she be so weak that she couldn't handle a simple magic tea? Annoyed, I growled, leaving her sprawled on the ground while I turned my attention to Yulli. She was gravely wounded, deep gashes from my claws slicing through her flesh. Her blood now was a delicious elixir of pure power. These damned chosen ones didn’t know how to value what they possessed—that’s why I desired all the power I could get.
“You're lucky, little witch; I can't kill you just yet.” I spun her by the chains, watching her body tremble. “Your magic will help us achieve our goals!”
“I already told you, I won’t cooperate! If you want to kill me, do it already—I don’t fear death!” Yulli screamed, spitting more blood onto the ground.
“But do you fear pain, witch?” I gr
POV: CALLIEI approached the gates, though I feared getting too close. My wolf stirred every time we heard his voice. There was something about that man—something different from Dante; they didn’t feel like the same person. Deep inside, I felt an overwhelming urge to run into his arms!I hesitated, absorbing every word. Everything about him confused me… Could I not seek warmth here, at least? Could I not do this when I was awake? I heard his deep sigh, heavy with pain and sorrow. What had he lost to become so distrustful? Why couldn’t I remember who we were to each other?A faint kick stirred in my belly. It was strange how certain I was of the pup’s gender, and I knew he was just as strong as his father… Wait—the father?I pondered in my mind: how did I know the sire’s strength if I couldn’t even remember him? Slowly, I pushed the gates open, waiting for his
POV: AARONI was scanning every sweep point near the river, searching for places where she could be. Unfortunately, the river was long, and the storm had devastated everything, making my search for the blind she-wolf even more difficult. When a gentle breeze pushed open the half-closed window, a choked sob reached my ears:“Please… save us.”It was Callie’s voice.I snapped my head up, alert, rushing to the window and howling, closing my eyes as I tried to catch her faint scent—weak, but still present. Shifting into my wolf form, I bolted through the city, ignoring everyone calling my name.“I’m coming, little wolf, I’m coming.” I howled, sniffing frantically, afraid of losing the delicate thread of her sweet scent. Her fragrance was tainted with magic and saltwater…“Don’t cry, Callie, I’m on
POV: AARONI attacked everything in my path, charging forward, but there was no sign of her. Callie had simply vanished. I had left a pile of bodies behind me.Panting, exhausted, and growling in fury, I looked down at my claws, drenched in blood and torn pieces of enemy flesh.“Callie, give me some sign of where you are, little wolf.” I snarled, lowering my head between my paws, drained. “We have a promise. Let me keep my part of it!”I let out a low growl before drifting into sleep, stopping at the gates that separated us in her mind. But this time, they were slightly open.I stepped forward cautiously, scanning my surroundings, yet she was nowhere to be found.The sound of paws pounding against the earth echoed through the dense forest surrounding the place. I turned in the direction of the noise, spotting a pack of wolves hunting, snarling at th
POV: AARONI was scanning every sweep point near the river, searching for places where she could be. Unfortunately, the river was long, and the storm had devastated everything, making my search for the blind she-wolf even more difficult. When a gentle breeze pushed open the half-closed window, a choked sob reached my ears:“Please… save us.”It was Callie’s voice.I snapped my head up, alert, rushing to the window and howling, closing my eyes as I tried to catch her faint scent—weak, but still present. Shifting into my wolf form, I bolted through the city, ignoring everyone calling my name.“I’m coming, little wolf, I’m coming.” I howled, sniffing frantically, afraid of losing the delicate thread of her sweet scent. Her fragrance was tainted with magic and saltwater…“Don’t cry, Callie, I’m on
POV: AARONI attacked everything in my path, charging forward, but there was no sign of her. Callie had simply vanished. I had left a pile of bodies behind me.Panting, exhausted, and growling in fury, I looked down at my claws, drenched in blood and torn pieces of enemy flesh.“Callie, give me some sign of where you are, little wolf.” I snarled, lowering my head between my paws, drained. “We have a promise. Let me keep my part of it!”I let out a low growl before drifting into sleep, stopping at the gates that separated us in her mind. But this time, they were slightly open.I stepped forward cautiously, scanning my surroundings, yet she was nowhere to be found.The sound of paws pounding against the earth echoed through the dense forest surrounding the place. I turned in the direction of the noise, spotting a pack of wolves hunting, snarling at th
POV: CALLIEThere was no way he was Dante. He couldn’t be.The man before me, despite his powerful and dangerous aura, didn’t feel cruel like my so-called “fiancé.”My heart pounds relentlessly. Being near him seemed to soothe both my physical and emotional pain. Fear gave way to something new—a sensation that pulsed in unfamiliar places. A burning desire ignited deep within me, an aching need to belong to him echoing through my mind.“Make me your destiny.” I whispered, surrendering completely, receiving his breathtaking smile before he claimed my lips in a deep, demanding, and intense kiss.He laid me down on the ground, pausing for a moment, his gaze tracing over my face with a broad smile. He kissed my cheeks, my chin, my forehead, and then my lips again, brushing his nose against mine.“Ahh, little wolf… Yo
POV: AARONI awoke to a sharp pain stabbing through my ribs.Wolves surrounded me, their fangs and claws tearing deep into my flesh. I pushed myself up from the ground, my gaze cold and predatory as I met their eyes.“Cowards, attacking an unconscious wolf!” I roared, shaking the earth beneath us. Some of them stumbled, struggling to stay upright, their heads lowering in submission. “With your weak stench, I can’t even be surprised. There is no honor among the traitors of the moon. But you know…”I spun swiftly, grabbing one of the wolves by the neck, tightening my grip until his eyes bulged from their sockets.“You pulled me from a beautiful dream, and that…” I scoffed, my voice laced with dark amusement. “Is even more unforgivable than attacking me.”With one brutal twist, I snapped his neck and hurled h
POV: CALLIE“Awake, my dear?” Dante’s voice dripped with diabolical coldness. “I have a little surprise for you, my bride.”I groaned uncomfortably as his icy voice pulled me from unconsciousness, a violent shiver running down my spine at the oppressive, malevolent energy hanging in the air.Screams of agony and despair intertwined with the overwhelming stench of blood, while the sound of chains dragging across the floor sent chills racing through my body.My wolf growled in warning, sensing imminent danger.“Dante, what’s happening?” I asked hesitantly, dreading the answer.“Today is your lucky day. Or rather… our big day.” He replied, his voice laced with eerie excitement as he yanked on the chains binding me.“Please, don’t do this! You have no idea what you're doing to t
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.