POV: AARON
I 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: CALLIERaising his hand toward me, Nocturnus dissolved the chains, waiting for me to take them. I clutched my hands to my chest, gasping, trying to steady my breathing.“From the beginning?” I lifted my chin toward him, nervous. “What does that mean?”“I forget how much of a failure your father was as a devoted follower,” the dark deity said. “Your very conception was only possible because of my power. I ordered Hunter to capture Lyra, a priestess with ancient blood, so he could make her his Luna and bear offspring with rare blood—blessed by the Moon Goddess, yet with a father corrupted by my power.”“Are you saying…” I started to speak, but his gaze sent me to the ground.“Silence, I haven't finished speaking,” Nocturnus resounded impassively. “Where were we? Ah, yes. When you were born blind, your
POV: DANTEI tore through the witch’s legs, dragging my claws from her ankle up to the middle of her thighs. She thrashed in agony as rage consumed me. Too weak? Me? Who did this God think I was? Thanks to me, there were enough sacrifices to summon him—pure virgin she-wolf blood for his grace—and yet the deity treated me like this?“You’re really pissed, aren’t you?” Yulli laughed. “How does it feel to be just Nocturnus’s mutt? Are you going to wag your tail when he snaps his fingers?”“Sounds like you want to join the cult, you idiot witch,” I growled, digging my claws deeper into her flesh. “No one treats me like a dog.”“Oh, really? Wow, I guess we didn’t hear the same thing from your almighty God.” She smirked mockingly. “Hurt me all you want, Dante. None of this will change the fact that you’re no
POV: AARONI returned to the city feeling intense discomfort, heading straight to the hospital. Ryan was at the front desk, furrowing his brows when he noticed me, then rushed in my direction.“My king, what happened?” he asked, placing a hand on my forehead. “You’re burning up with fever... this blood...”“It’s not mine!” I grinned through my fangs. “I was poisoned with something different. I managed to repel it, but I think there were side effects.”“Bring a stretcher here, now!” Ryan shouted, issuing a command. “I’m going to take care of you.”“I don’t need a stretcher; just examine the wounded area. It’s healed, but there are dark bruises around it.” I sighed, hearing my inner beast protesting. “Something is disturbing my wolf.”“Come with
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.”
POV: AARONI asked the cook to make a homemade pizza. Honestly, it had been a while since I had eaten something like that too. It seemed like a great excuse and opportunity for a moment with Callie. I pulled her into my arms, wrinkling my nose at the TV screen, where the movie title stood out: “A Love Beyond Life.”I had never watched romantic movies, not even when past girlfriends asked me to go to the movies. Furthermore, I always preferred horror films… Maybe because I was used to a harsh life filled with battles.“You seem hesitant.” Callie whispered, settling her back against my chest, giving me a tempting view of her bare body. I bit my lips and pulled the sheet over her, knowing that otherwise I wouldn't be able to focus on any movie.“If you want, I can get dressed,” she offered.“And miss the chance to admire you from time to time? Not
POV: CALLIEI felt strange, a latent voracity burning inside my chest. I entered the bathroom, panting, letting out occasional growls, and smirked, feeling oddly pleased.“Wolf, you’re back?” I murmured to my inner beast, who grunted in response. “Did you really have to return like this? We’re trying to avoid the Alpha, not become his.”My wolf protested in my mind, her presence laced with lust, restless within my chest. I felt a significant improvement below my belly, as if she were working to protect our pup with her healing power. The sensation stirred the baby awake, making him kick excitedly, as if he recognized my beast’s return.“Thank you for coming back.” I placed my hand over my chest, clenching it into a fist. “I was afraid without you… Nocturnus reached us in a dream. I fear sleeping.”In my mind, my wolf appr