Nico stumbled, eyes wide with panic as he sputtered, "No..."Before he could finish, Damien struck. His claws tore through flesh, slicing Nico’s throat open in one swift, merciless motion. Blood sprayed, and for a brief moment, the only sound was the sickening gurgle from Nico’s ruined throat. His body collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud, lifeless and unmoving.A hush fell over the pack. Wolves who had once cheered for Nico now stared in stunned silence, the weight of Damien’s dominance pressing down on them like a force of nature.Damien stepped over the corpse, his chest rising and falling steadily, eyes scanning the crowd. His voice was cold, sharp. Final."Does anyone else want to challenge me?"No one moved. No one spoke.The tension lingered for several long seconds before Miranda stepped forward, breaking the silence. She dipped her head respectfully. "Congrats on your win, Alpha."Damien gave her a friendly nod, then, without another word, he turned to Raven, taking her
Raven followed Damien through the dense forest, their steps muffled by the soft earth beneath them. The tension from their kiss still lingered between them, thick and heavy, but Damien’s grip on her hand had been steady and grounding. They walked in silence for a few more minutes until the trees thinned out, revealing a rocky hillside covered in thick underbrush.Damien stopped in front of what appeared to be a dead end, then reached down, shoving aside a cluster of vines. Beneath them, a dark opening yawned—a tunnel, its entrance barely visible in the shadows of the terrain.“This,” Damien said, his voice low and serious, “is your way out if you ever need it.”Raven looked at the tunnel, then back at him, her pulse quickening. “A secret exit?”He nodded. “No one knows about it but me… and now you.”The weight of his words settled over her. He was trusting her with something important, something that could mean the difference between survival and capture if things ever went wrong.Sh
Damien’s hand glided across her hip, his rough fingertips sending a trail of heat through her skin. Slowly, he moved lower, his touch light but deliberate, stopping just above her clit. His dark eyes held hers, filled with hunger and something deeper.“And the sweetest pussy on the planet,” he murmured, his voice thick with desire.A shudder ran through her as memories of that first night flood her mind—the way his fingers had unraveled her, pushing her to pleasure like no one ever had before. The anticipation coiled deep in her belly, and instinctively, her hips shift toward him, silently begging for his touch.Damien’s lips curved into a dark smile, watching her body respond to him like it was made for his hands alone. He leaned in, his mouth grazing the shell of her ear, voice a growl of command and worship.“Spread your legs for me, sweetheart.”The water lapped gently around them, warm and thick with steam, as she obeyed. Slowly parting her thighs beneath the surface. His large h
Damien was at her side in an instant, his hands gripping her shoulders as she writhed in pain. His sharp eyes scanned her body, searching for an injury. "What’s happening? Were you hit?"Raven gasped, clutching her abdomen, her nails digging into the fabric of her clothes. "No—no, it’s the baby," she panted, her voice strained with pain. "I think—I think I’m in labor."Damien’s expression darkened with disbelief. "That can’t be," he said, shaking his head. "It’s too soon.""Apparently not," she ground out between gritted teeth, another wave of agony ripping through her. Sweat beaded on her forehead as her breath came in short, panicked gasps. "Because she’s coming. And she’s coming now."Damien didn’t waste another second. Scooping her into his arms, he moved with blinding speed, sprinting through the forest toward the pack house. The wind howled past them, Raven’s body trembling in his grasp as pain wracked her again."Hold on, Raven," he murmured, his voice strained with worry.Burs
Damien gazed down at their newborn daughter, his heart swelling with an emotion he’d never known before. He reached out, gently brushing a finger along her soft cheek. “We need to name her,” he said, his voice soft but firm. “What do you think?” Raven didn’t hesitate. “Cora,” she whispered, staring in awe at the tiny life she had brought into the world. But before Damien could respond, a sudden wave of pain clenched her stomach, stealing her breath. Her vision blurred, and a dizzying weakness spread through her body. The room tilted as a heavy darkness pulled at her. Dr. Bella reacted instantly, taking Cora from Raven’s arms just as her eyelids began to flutter shut. “No, Raven!” Damien’s panicked voice cut through the haze. His grip on her hand tightened as his eyes flashed with raw fear. “Stay awake. Stay with me.” He turned to Dr. Bella, his voice thick with desperation. “What’s happening?” “She’s hemorrhaging,” Bella said grimly, already grabbing extra towels. “She’s los
The tall witch’s voice rang out like a death sentence.“Kill that wolf child!”The three remaining witches lunged for Cora.Damien didn’t hesitate. He shifted mid-air, his massive silver wolf slamming into the tall witch before the words had fully left his lips. Jaws locked, bones cracked, and blood sprayed as Damien ripped his throat out in a single, merciless motion. The witch’s lifeless body hit the forest floor with a dull thud.But the others were still coming.Cora whimpered, pressing herself against Raven’s legs, her tiny wolf form trembling.Raven’s heart pounded. She needed to shift. Now.But the wolfsbane—had it completely left her system? If not, shifting could paralyze her. But if she didn’t try, she’d be powerless.She took a shaky breath and reached deep inside herself, searching for the connection she’d been forced to suppress for so long. Please…A surge of heat exploded through her veins. Her bones cracked, reshaping as her wolf finally broke free.Her vision sharpene
"From now on, security will be doubled.” Damien clenched his fists.Elder Ralph scoffs, crossing his arms over his chest. “That’s not possible. Witches don’t even exist anymore.” His tone drips with skepticism, and a few murmurs of agreement ripple through the gathered wolves.Raven clenches her fists, her jaw tightening as frustration burns through her. She steps forward, her sharp gaze locking onto Ralph. “What is wrong with you for not believing your Alpha? You wouldn’t have made him your Alpha if you didn’t trust his word.” Her voice is steady, but the tension in her shoulders betrays her anger.Damien’s eyes flicker with approval, but he remains focused. His presence commands the room, his posture rigid with authority. “I know they were witches because we just fought four of them. We killed three, but one got away.” His voice is firm, each word carrying weight. “Their bodies should still be in the forest.”The air shifts. A low, rumbling growl spreads through the pack, their init
Damien’s entire body is tense, every muscle coiled, prepared for a fight. But as the figure steps into the moonlight, his stance shifts. Not into ease, but into something sharper, more alert.Raven instinctively pulls Cora closer, but the child doesn’t react in fear. Instead, she stares, her golden eyes locked onto the stranger as if she already knows her.The realization strikes Raven like a cold gust of wind. The Moon Goddess.Chandra’s gaze flickers over Damien first, assessing him with a calm that makes his muscles coil tighter. Then, slowly, she shifts her focus to Cora. The moment their eyes meet, something passes between them—something unseen, something Raven doesn’t understand.“She is perfect,” Chandra says softly. Her voice carries an otherworldly echo, as though it exists beyond time itself. “And already dressed for the ceremony.”Damien doesn’t relax. If anything, he becomes more rigid. “Raven said Cora is imperative to the survival of the wolves,” he says, his tone guarde
Victor struggled against Damien, his desperation clear, but it was no use. With a final, furious twist, Damien spun in front of him and snapped his neck. The sound was sickening, and in the blink of an eye, Victor crumpled to the ground, lifeless.Raven’s grip on him tightened as she refused to let go, her strength unwavering, but now it was Damien pulling her into his arms. He held her close, his breath steady but tinged with regret. "Sorry, Raven, but I couldn’t listen to his poisonous words anymore."Raven met his gaze, her voice firm, and without hesitation. “Don’t be sorry. You did the right thing.”She turned to face the Alpha Council, her eyes steely with resolve as she made sure to explain herself clearly, to cut through any lingering misunderstandings. “You all misunderstand,” she began. “I am proud of my druid side. I believe druids and wolves can be allies, but druids have not proven trustworthy.”Damien’s gaze turned cold as he stared down the group of druids who had come
Levi led the way outside, the open field sprawling before them as the tension thickened in the air. Raven and Damien followed closely behind, their every step measured, anticipation heavy in the atmosphere.Raven’s voice broke the silence, her eyes darting between Damien and Victor. “Are you sure about this?” she asked, a note of concern creeping into her voice.Damien’s gaze was unwavering as he nodded. “I’m positive. This is the only way I can get Victor to let this go,” he said, his tone firm.He stopped abruptly, pulling Raven aside with a gentle but commanding touch. His eyes locked onto hers, searching, as if trying to read her thoughts before he spoke. “I know I will win today,” he said, his voice steady, but the fire behind it unmistakable.Raven offered him a reassuring smile. “I know you will too. I love you.”Damien’s lips curved into a smile in return, and he whispered the same words back to her, his voice full of emotion. Then, without warning, he leaned down and captured
Victor stepped forward, his stance challenging, as though daring Damien to make a move. His eyes glinted with a cold determination, ready for a fight. Damien, fueled by anger, took a step toward Victor, but Raven, acting swiftly, stepped between the two of them.With the strength of her powers, she pushed them apart. It was no small feat—she was strong enough to move both men, who were much larger than her. They stepped back reluctantly, though Damien’s fury was still palpable."Calm down, both of you," Raven said, her voice firm and commanding. "Let’s try to talk this out first."Damien snarled, his voice low and threatening. "There’s nothing to discuss. Raven is my wife. We’ve been legally married, and we have children together."Victor's lips curled into a slight smirk. "I don't mind if she brings the kids," he said, his tone dripping with arrogance.Damien’s restraint snapped. He lunged toward Victor, but Raven and Lucas grabbed hold of him, pulling him back."I’ll kill you," Dami
Damien stood tall as they walked further into the hall, Damien spoke quietly, his voice low enough for only her to hear."I know Alpha Lucas," he said, glancing over at the man who had stepped forward to greet them. "I consider him an ally."Raven raised an eyebrow. "Do you trust him?"Damien’s gaze darkened slightly. "I do, but keep your guard up. Just because he's on our side doesn’t mean anyone else is."Before Raven could respond, Alpha Lucas approached them. He was a large man with a commanding presence, his expression warm as he extended his hand to Damien."Alpha Damien, thanks for coming on such short notice," Alpha Lucas said, his tone respectful but filled with urgency.Damien returned the handshake, but his voice was stern. "Alpha Lucas, I'm not happy to have been rushed here like this. Especially with the druids involved."Alpha Lucas glanced at Raven, his eyes widening slightly with awe. Without another word, he dropped to one knee and bowed low, his respect palpable."Go
Two hours later, Raven sat in the passenger seat of Damien’s SUV as he drove through the woods, one hand on the wheel and the other resting possessively on her thigh. They had left pack territory nearly twenty minutes ago, heading deep into neutral land where there were no patrols, no eyes, no responsibilities, just the two of them and the heat simmering beneath the surface.His fingers stroked her bare thigh slowly, back and forth. His palm lingered near the hem of her loose summer dress, knuckles grazing higher now and then like he didn’t even realize what he was doing.“You always get this quiet when we’re alone,” Raven teased, glancing at him sideways. “Trying to behave?”He didn’t look at her, just smirked, his hand tightening slightly. “Trying not to pull over and fuck you against a tree, actually.”Her lips curled into a slow smile. “Is that right?”Damien’s hand stilled, then moved away entirely, returning to the wheel.Raven raised a brow. “Backing off already? That’s not lik
Later that evening, Raven and Damien entered the wedding hall, the grand space bathed in warm, golden light. The scent of fresh flowers filled the air, and the tables were adorned with elegant centerpieces that glittered under the soft glow of chandeliers. "Wow, it’s so beautiful," Raven said, her eyes wide as she took in the stunning decor.Damien smiled, his gaze sweeping over the scene. "It is. And I’m glad Dominic is finally settling down. He needs someone calm like Miranda to balance him out."Raven nodded, her eyes shifting to Dominic, who stood near the front with a calm but content expression. "Oh, I agree. He’s seemed so at peace these past few months. It’s good for him," she said with a soft smile.They made their way toward Dominic, and Damien stood next to him, a proud look on his face as they watched Miranda walk down the aisle. Raven stood beside them just as Miranda reached the front. A smile tugged at her lips when she saw Jasper and Cora walking with Miranda, the two
Five months had passed since Raven had given birth to their son, and Damien had brought her, along with Cora and Jasper, to the Goddess Realm for the birth. Alex, their newborn, lay peacefully in a bassinet by the bed, his small chest rising and falling with every soft breath. The serene atmosphere of the realm was a stark contrast to the hectic energy of their everyday lives, but Raven knew it had been the right choice. Being here made her feel stronger, more connected to her powers, more like the moon goddess she was destined to be.Damien sat beside her, looking down at their son with a proud smile. “We go back to the human realm today,” he said, breaking the quiet moment. “I’ve enjoyed this week here with you, but I’ll admit, I’m ready to get back to the pack house.”Raven stretched out beside him, her hand gently brushing the soft curls of Alex’s head. “Me too. I miss having dinner with the pack and just... relaxing with everyone.”Damien leaned back in his chair and sighed. “I k
They walked in comfortable silence until they reached the moon goddess tree, the bark ever glowing faintly under the celestial light.Raven glanced at Damien, curiosity stirring in her chest. “What are we doing here?” she asked, her voice soft with wonder.He turned to face her, his expression solemn but full of love. “I brought you here because this place is sacred to you,” he said. “And because I want you to know something important. I love you exactly as you are, Raven. I don’t ever want to change you. You were born to be the moon goddess, and if that’s the path you choose, then I want to be there for every step of it. Every second.”Her eyes widened slightly, emotions rising like a tide behind her ribs. “If I stay the moon goddess,” she said slowly, “would that make you... the alpha god? As my mate?”Damien grinned, that familiar cocky confidence lighting his face. “I think we can call me whatever we want,” he said, shrugging. “Since you’re the first goddess mate that anyone’s eve
The following morning, Raven and Damien walked into the dining room together. The room was filled with pack members, every seat occupied by wolves who had fought beside them, wolves who had waited anxiously for news of their Moon Goddess and Luna.As soon as they entered, the room fell silent.Miranda stood up first. “Raven, we are so glad you’re alright.”At her words, every wolf in the room pushed back their chairs and dropped to their knees. The sight was humbling; two dozen warriors, bowing their heads in reverence.Dominic stepped forward. “We are honored to have you as our Goddess. You fought bravely by our side and led us to victory. You have earned our loyalty for all eternity.”Raven felt the emotion catch in her throat. Her fingers brushed Damien’s as she took a step forward.“The honor is all mine,” she said with quiet strength. “And I’m grateful to stand here with all of you. Now, can I have the security update? I am sure a lot has changed since I've been unconscious.”Dam