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
Jasper’s voice broke through the chaos.“No!” he shouted.Miranda quickly pulled him close, her arms wrapped tightly around him. “Shhh,” she whispered. “It’s okay, Jasper.”Raven turned her head and spotted them in the back of the crowd. Miranda was holding Jasper protectively, shielding him from the growing tension. Raven’s chest tightened. Damien had been like a father to Jasper. They needed to make sure he was safe too. At least he had Miranda right now, someone Damien trusts.Ryan sneered, his voice dripping with resentment. “Since Damien left me to die with her pack, this is exactly what he and his little family deserve.”Damien’s gaze darkened, his voice deadly calm. “The only one who’s going to die tonight is you.” He stepped forward, his posture radiating dominance. “I challenge you for the Alpha position.”Ryan smirked, shaking his head. “I’m going to enjoy watching you and your little family burn in front of the entire pack.” His voice rose as he turned to the crowd, his ges
Raven’s breath hitched as she locked eyes with Cara, who stood just a few feet away. The moonlight filtering through the trees illuminated her sneering face.“Why do you hate me so much?” Raven asked, keeping her voice steady even as she tightened her hold on Cora.Cara’s lips curled in disgust. “Because you don’t belong here,” she spat. “Your cursed blood turned our Alpha against us! Damien was weak. He was slipping as Alpha. Ryan made a deal with your pack so we could be stronger.”Raven’s mind raced, but there was no time to argue. She leaned down, pressing her lips close to Cora’s ear. Her voice dropped to a whisper, meant only for her daughter.“Shift, my darling,” she murmured. “I need you to shift into your wolf.”Cora, despite her small size, stilled. And then, as if she fully understood the command, she leaped from Raven’s arms. Mid-air, her tiny body morphed, fur sprouting, bones shifting. By the time she landed, a small but strong wolf pup stood in her place.Cara’s breath
Damien’s gaze drifted over her face, slow and searching, as if he was memorizing every inch of her. His usual sharpness had softened, replaced with something deeper.“As soon as I took you to bed that night,” he murmured, his voice low and rough, “I wanted to take you back to my pack with me.”Raven’s breath caught.She had always wondered. Always questioned if that night had meant more to him or if it had just been a moment in time, something fleeting, a mistake born out of desperation and passion.But now, hearing him say it… it made something deep inside her ache.Damien’s fingers brushed over Cora’s tiny hand as she slept against his chest. His expression darkened slightly, his gaze growing distant. “I was enraged when I woke up and you were gone,” he admitted, his voice rougher now, tinged with something raw. “I searched for you. I told Ryan that after we left the Shadow Claw Pack, I would find you.”She stared at him, stunned.Then he let out a quiet, humorless chuckle. “And the
By the time they reached the lodge, the sky was deep blue, the last traces of daylight fading behind the snow-capped peaks. A crisp chill clung to the air, but it wasn’t the biting cold of danger, it was the kind that whispered of new beginnings.Jasper gasped as he hopped out of Damien’s arms and landed in the thick snow, his boots sinking slightly. His eyes widened with excitement.“Look at all the snow!” he shouted, twirling around as soft flakes fell from the sky.Cora, bundled up in Raven’s arms, let out a small giggle, reaching her tiny hands toward the white fluff. Raven smiled, pressing a kiss to the top of her daughter’s head.Damien set down the last of their bags and smirked. “Let’s get settled in tonight,” he said. “Maybe Raven will have a snowball fight with us tomorrow.”Jasper’s eyes lit up. “You have to, Raven!”She lifted a brow at Damien. “Oh, I have to, do I?”He shrugged, clearly enjoying himself. “Only if you’re not scared of losing.”Raven scoffed. “You seriously
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