Dominic’s face was grim as he surveyed the scattered group, his jaw clenched tight."We have no chance now," he said, his voice heavy with frustration. "We were outnumbered and not prepared. The rogue wolves are scattered."Raven’s stomach twisted at his words. She hated feeling helpless, hated the fact that Boris had Damien—had her mate—and they couldn’t do a damn thing about it.The forest was eerily quiet now, save for the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind. After what felt like an eternity of searching, Boris had given up on finding Cora.He had taken Damien instead.Bound. Gagged.Raven’s hands curled into fists."Dominic," she said, her voice sharp. "We cannot just leave him with Boris."Her chest ached at the thought of Damien in their hands, surrounded by his enemies with no way to fight back.Jasper hesitated before speaking, his small voice laced with fear."Is Alpha Damien going to be okay?"Raven swallowed hard."We’re going to do everything we can to make sure he w
Raven pulled Jasper, Miranda, and Cora off to the side, away from the tense murmurs of the rogues. The afternoon sun hung high in the sky, casting dappled light through the trees. Jasper clutched Cora’s hand tightly, his small fingers digging into her palm as if afraid to let go."Miranda," Raven said, keeping her voice firm but gentle, "I need you to take Jasper and Cora and hide somewhere safe, away from the rogues’ camp. Stay out of sight. I’ll mind-link Cora when it’s safe."Miranda nodded without hesitation. "Don’t worry, Raven. I’ll take care of them.""No!" Jasper blurted out, his voice high with panic. His small body trembled as he stared at her with wide, desperate eyes. "You can’t leave us too!"Raven exhaled, crouching down so she was eye level with him. "I have to, Jasper. But I promise you. I’ll come back. And when I do, I’ll talk to you. You just have to trust me, alright?"Jasper’s lower lip wobbled, but he inhaled sharply, forcing himself to be brave. With a determined
Dominic’s sharp eyes scanned the pack house, his expression unreadable. “It doesn’t look like they have a lot of guards,” he murmured.Raven smirked slightly. “Boris doesn’t think we have the courage to attack him. Especially now that he’s working with the witches.”Dominic huffed. “That arrogance might be his downfall.” Then, after a pause, he turned to her. “Raven, can you mind-link Damien?”She shook her head. “No. I never officially accepted him as my Alpha.”Dominic frowned. “You two have a child together. That might be enough to form a connection. If not, I can try since we’re connected as brothers, but I think he would respond better to you.”Raven hesitated, then closed her eyes, focusing. She reached out with her mind, pushing through the invisible barriers. “Damien, are you awake? Please answer me.”Silence.She tried again. “Damien, please. If you can hear me, answer me.”For a long moment, there was nothing. Then, just as she was about to give up, a deep, rough voice echo
Raven's hands curled into fists at her sides as she stared down Boris, fury burning in her veins like wildfire. The torches lining the dungeon walls flickered, casting ominous shadows over the faces of her enemies. Her eyes flickered toward the witches standing beside him, their presence making her skin crawl.One of them, a woman she had never seen before, smirked with disdain. Her dark robes draped over her frail frame, but the power rolling off of her was anything but weak. "Wolves," she sneered, her voice laced with venom. "So fragile. So predictable. You let your foolish emotions lead you right into your own destruction."Beside her, Cedric—a witch Raven recognized—crossed his arms over his chest. His lip curled with amusement as he added, “You let your feelings guide you right to your death.”Raven met his gaze, her voice sharp as a blade. “It won’t be us who dies tonight.”Boris let out a low, cruel laugh as he took a slow step toward her. His confidence oozed from every moveme
As they seized her, a whisper brushed against her mind. A warm, steady presence cutting through the fear."I’m here."Damien.Her breath hitched as his voice settled into her thoughts, strong and unyielding."I’ll be with you this whole time. Do whatever you need to do to stay alive."A rush of warmth filled her chest. Even now, even bound and helpless, he was here."Don’t worry," she replied, her voice a quiet vow. "You, Cora, and Jasper have given me a reason to fight."A pause. Then, softer this time, he whispered, "I will be here with you. Always."Then the connection was gone, severed as rough hands shoved her forward.The world around her darkened as they dragged her into a dimly lit chamber. The air was thick with the scent of iron and old blood, and the walls were lined with wicked instruments designed for one purpose—pain. A single chair sat in the center, silver chains hanging from its arms and legs.Her pulse hammered as they forced her into it. Cold metal clamped around he
Raven barely had time to catch her breath before Sage’s sharp gaze fell on her hand."That ring…" Sage murmured, eyes narrowing. "It looks exactly like the one our leader described—the one said to be blessed by the Moon Goddess."Raven had gotten the ring back since she moved in with the rogue wolves.She curled her fingers instinctively, schooling her features into indifference. "It’s just a ring," she said, voice steady despite the fire burning through her body from their relentless torture.Sage’s lips twisted into a knowing smirk. "Liar." She stepped closer, the air around her thick with tension. "I can feel its power radiating from here. You think you can fool me?"Before Raven could react, Cedric lunged forward, his large, calloused hand wrapping around her wrist as he reached for the ring. His fingers barely grazed the metal when a brilliant surge of energy exploded from it."Ahh!" Cedric howled in pain, yanking his hand back as if he’d been burned. He stumbled away, clutching
Raven lifted her head, forcing herself to meet Nema’s cold, piercing gaze. The dim torchlight cast eerie shadows across the stone walls, flickering against the wicked smirk stretching across Nema’s lips. She stood a few feet away, bow in hand, an arrow already notched and aimed directly at Raven’s heart.“No one is coming to save you,” Nema sneered, her voice dripping with venom.Raven exhaled slowly, controlling the surge of anger bubbling inside her. Her wrists ached from the silver chains biting into her skin, but she refused to show weakness. Instead, she tilted her chin up, forcing a smirk onto her lips.“Liar,” she said, her voice unwavering. “You obviously believe the prophecy. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be keeping your distance.”Something flickered in Nema’s eyes, too fast to catch, but it was enough. A moment’s hesitation. A sliver of doubt.“Shut up,” Nema snapped, her grip tightening on the bowstring.Raven held her breath as Nema released the arrow. The sharp whistle of it c
Relief crashed over Raven like a tidal wave, making her legs weak. Cora was safe. Jasper was with her. Miranda had them hidden. They were okay. She exhaled a shaky breath, pressing a hand to her chest as her heart pounded.“I need to go to her.” The words left her mouth before she could think. She turned to Damien, her mind already racing with the fastest route to Cora’s location.But before she could take a step, Dominic’s voice cut through her desperation. “Raven, think. We need to regroup first.”She whipped around, her eyes blazing. “Regroup? My daughter is out there! She needs me!”Dominic’s expression was grim. “And where exactly do you plan on taking her?” He gestured around them. “Our camp is gone. Burned to the ground. No shelter, no supplies, no food. If we bring them here, we’re putting them in more danger.”Raven’s breath hitched. She knew he was right, but every instinct in her body screamed at her to run, to hold her daughter, to make sure with her own eyes that Cora was
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