Even though it was the middle of summer, the forest felt cooler than normal. My heart was beating so hard in my chest that I could only take short, shaky breaths as I ran after Rhys. When he saw me with Axel, I couldn't get rid of the image of his face and the hurt and betrayal in his eyes. I had no control over how the world felt like it was closing in on me. He called Rhys! My voice was shaking when I called. He didn’t stop or even turn around to look back. Things were getting worse between us for weeks or even months, but this was different. I knew I had done something wrong, but I wasn't sure how I got here. I wasn't ready for Rhys to respond the way he did after Axel told the truth. He was still looking at me with heavy eyes that seemed to accuse me. Eventually, I caught up with him. Standing at the edge of the clearing, he had his back to me and his hands tight together. I thought about it for a second. His broad shoulders were tense and stiff, and he was breathing heavily.
Felza pov..When the group got together in the main hall, the air was tense because the Council's entrance felt like an invisible force pressing down on everyone. Although I was trying to keep a strong face, my heart was racing as I stood next to Rhys. My hands were shaking. Since the scout told me about Sebastian, he hadn't said anything to me. It was impossible to hear him. He was on the other side of the room and kept looking back and forth between Rhys and me. The part of his statement where he said I deserved someone to choose me and be fully committed to me still haunts me. But what I felt or what Axel felt didn't matter right now. The Council's decision hung over us all like a storm about to hit, and I wasn't sure if we'd make it through. The Werewolf Council sent four officials. They were big, scary wolves who were in charge of the packs and made sure everything ran smoothly among us. In cases like this, they were the ones who had the last word. It wasn't just about the Bl
Felza pov... There was a sparkling glow all around because the moon was low in the sky. It was exciting and tense because the Festival of the Moon had begun. The bonfire sparked, shooting sparks into the night sky. The drums kept playing a steady beat, and I could feel the rhythm in my veins. As I stood on the edge of the group, the drums made my heart beat faster. The pack's eyes were on me, even as they laughed and mixed with each other. However, it wasn't the weight of their eyes that made me feel uneasy. Rhys and Lisa's dance had brought me so close to something I wasn't sure I could get back from. Seeing Sebastian out of the blue was like getting hit in the face. He came back from the shadows, bloody but still alive, with a sly grin that didn't mean anything good. I had just begun to understand why he was there when he limped forward, his eyes shining with something evil. But the police had already taken him away before I could even figure out what was going on. But the stre
Lucas's words lingered in the night, and the silence that followed made the air feel cold. The crackling of the flame was too loud. It hurt in my chest, and I could feel Rhys getting tense next to me. His hold was getting even weaker. Lucas did what in this case? He was supposed to be kicked out. Just being around him made my spine tingle. The people in the pack looked at each other with confusion as the crowd moved and whispered like flames. Axel pushed Lucas forward and scowled at him with his eyes getting narrow. When Rhys answered, "Lucas," he used a low voice that warned. "You don't have the right to be here." This party is for the pack because it is now one. You were no longer sent away. What do you have to do here? His wild, dark eyes moved back and forth between Rhys and me before landing on Lisa. He had a weird, awful smile on his face, but it wasn't because he was happy or warm. There was more darkness and fear. "I have every right to be here, Rhys," Lucas said in a quie
Felza pov... The howl gave me chills, and when those bright eyes came out from behind the trees, the air around us got thick with fear. One after the other, wolves with smooth, dark fur came forward and stared right at our pack. These weren't just any attackers. There was something more dangerous about the way they moved than the people I knew. to do more calculations. Rhys tensed up next to me and focused his eyes on the threat that was right in front of him. Before he went to meet the wolves, he lightly touched my hand as if to comfort me. Lisa kept quiet. She had been talking out loud before, but now she seemed uncomfortable. She even looked shocked by the sudden appearance of this new threat. "Who are they?" I watched the wolves getting together just beyond the woods while whispering and shaking my head. Rhys shook his head and clenched his teeth. I'm not sure. Still, they're not here by accident. The pack leader quickly moved forward. He was huge—bigger than any wolf I had s
Felza pov... After the last few days of chaos, the forest around me was almost too quiet. Even though I tried to make sense of what had happened, my heart was still beating fast. It all felt like a nightmare: the fight with Fenris and the threats about some kind of power inside me But it wasn't Fenris or the Shadowclaw Pack that was the worst thing. That was the secret I was not telling anyone. The one I didn't know how to send. It felt like hours had passed while I stared at my image in the river. The cool air of the evening had settled around me. My hand moved naturally to my stomach, and I could just barely feel it. I knew what was going on. I had Rhys' child inside me. I loved him so much, but I didn't know how to tell him. How could I? Everything between us felt so weak and unsure. I could only picture disappointment in his eyes every time I thought about the talk. We still hadn't talked about how we felt, and now this? A kid? Everything would be different, and things would g
Rhys stood in front of me with dark, wide eyes that were filled with shock. I wasn't going to tell him this way. Not in the middle of the forest, where Axel is standing only a few feet away, and not when danger is moving towards us. But there was no going back once the truth came out. "You’re… pregnant?" This time, Rhys spoke less loudly. The shock, the uncertainty, and something else could be heard. Hope? It was hard for me to look him in the eyes, so I slowly nodded. "Yes, Rhys." "I am expecting." There was silence for a short time. Axel stood nearby and moved around uncomfortably. He knew this wasn't his place anymore. But I couldn't pay attention to him. Nothing was getting my attention but Rhys's face, which was changing from shocked to something softer and warmer. He reached out for me with shaking hands, but he stopped just inches from my skin, as if he wasn't sure if he could touch me. He whispered, "Felza, why didn't you tell me?" His voice cracked a little. I couldn't ans
Before I could answer, I heard a howl in the trees far away. Sebastian's troops were getting closer. Rhys tensed up, and his hand went to his side, where his gun was hidden. Fear shot through me as I whispered, "They're getting closer." "What do we do?" Rhys's eyes got darker, and his face became more determined. "We fight." But even as he spoke, I could feel my doubts starting to set in. The fight wasn't just against Sebastian's side. Rhys and I were fighting inside of us. I didn't think either of us was ready for what was going to happen next. Then, just as the howls got louder, a person came out from behind the trees. Sebastian wasn't there. It was Lisa. In the moonlight, her eyes sparkled, and she smiled in a strange way. "Congratulations are in order," she said with a mean tone in her voice. "But don’t stay too cosy, Felza." "You won't be Luna for much longer." I got a chill down my spine when I heard her words because they sounded like a threat. Rhys stepped in front of me t
Felza pov... It was too quiet at night. It hurt my chest when I sneaked out of the camp and left the safety of the pack behind. I knew that what I was doing was dangerous. Rhys would be mad if he knew I was leaving without him to meet Adira, but I had to do it right away. I needed to know why there was going to be war. As I went deeper into the forest, the trees grew closer to me. Long, creepy shadows were cast by the moonlight that barely touched the ground. I could feel how heavy the trees were against me, but I was determined to keep going. Even with everything going on, I had to think that there was still a chance to stop the killing before it started. Fear was beating through my body, but I couldn't show it. I finally got to the clearing where we had agreed to meet. There was a lot of stress in the air, and I could smell dirt and pine. As I looked around, my heart rate went up with each second. At least for now, I was by myself. I heard a rustle in the woods and turned my at
I heard soft rustle outside our den just as the light was beginning to come on. My heart pounded in my chest as I sat up and hugged the blanket closer. Last night's conversation with Axel still weighed on me like a cloud, and I couldn't get rid of the stress that was running through me. Luna turned around next to me and made a fist with her small hand. I smiled even though worry was making me feel bad. She was perfect, a tribute to the hope we had fought so hard to protect. It kept coming back to me that Axel was being careful. Sebastian was missing something, and I knew that our unity was in danger. Rhys walked up to me and put his arm around my waist to protect me. He said, "You're awake early," but his voice was heavy with sleep. I agreed and bit my lip. What Axel said kept going through my mind. "Are you really sure Sebastian is still a threat?" Rhys sat up, and his face was stiff. Dear Felza, we can't rule out the chance. Today isn't about him, though. We should pay attention
Setting his hand on my shoulder, he remarked, "Felza, you're doing great." "Do you estimate it would take this long?" As I asked, my voice shook. Every day I felt as though waves were constantly crashing over me. They were relentless and robust. He said, "It's normal," even though I could sense panic in his eyes. "Just exhale deeply." The air was charged with expectation. After all the upheaval with Sebastian and Lisa, it felt as though a thin thread was holding our future together at this time. Following all our group had gone through, a fresh life was just about to begin. It pointed to renewal and hope. Suddenly I felt a larger and more forceful wave. "Rhys! I gasped and seized his hand. "Something is happening!" His Alpha reflexes started and he moved right away. "All right, hold back." "I'll get the healer." "Please never leave me!" I cried out terrified. The agony was so severe that I needed him close-by. "I won't," he responded, his voice steady despite its significance. "Ri
The days after Lisa's shocking disclosure whirled with mixed feelings and planning. Uncertainty hovered in the air like a dense cloud as the Bluemoon Pack started to heal. Already we had lost so much; all I could hope was that we wouldn't have to lose more. One afternoon Rhys remarked, "Felza, we need to talk," dragging me away in the clearing. His eyes were austere, and my heart started to speed. That was a heavy talk, and I started to prepare. About what? Trying to keep my voice calm, I asked. "About us," he said, raking a hand through his hair, a sign I knew indicated he was anxious. " About the baby." I nodded, the image of our child overwhelming me with a mixture of delight and fear. "What would you want to say?" His determined voice added, "I want us to be stronger together." Though I understand things have been difficult, I want to repair what we lost. Do you truly believe we can? I bit my lip and asked. "After all the suffering... all the pain?" Rhys moved forward and gra
Tension filled the air as I stood among the wreckage of our fight. The woods, which used to bring happiness and safety, look heavy with loss. Sebastian was not there, but his shadow stayed with my pack. When I looked around, I could tell their eyes were tired. Even though it cost a lot, we made it through. His voice was low and tense as he said, "Felza, we need to keep moving." I could feel his stress as I looked at the broken pieces of our fight. We can't keep thinking about what we've lost. "I know," I said, getting my strength together. But it hurts to see everyone act this way. I waved to the other people in our pack. Their faces were worn with sadness and weariness. Rhys walked over and put a soft hand on my shoulder to comfort me. We will rebuild. That's the way we need to think. His words should have made me feel better, but doubt danced in my chest like a candle spark. "What if we couldn't?" It was whispers from me, and my voice was shaking. "What if we cannot go on?" He
Rhys's Victory The ground was chaos, with lots of fur and claws moving around. I felt my heart race as I watched Rhys and Sebastian fight. The tension in the air cracked like a live wire. I could hear every snarl and growl along with the fights going on around me. However, all I could think about was Rhys, who was tall and mean, facing the danger that was hovering above us. "El Felza, stay back!" Rhys yelled, and his voice was rough and strong. I could see how hard he was trying to stay calm, but I couldn't just stand there. Not now. Not when he needs me. "No!" I yelled back, and my voice was loud enough to be heard over the noise. "I refuse to let you face him by yourself!" Sebastian laughed in a nasty way, and his eyes were filled with disgust. "Look at you, Rhys" . So eager to protect your pack, but everyone else is weak. You can't win! At that moment, something inside me broke. I couldn't let Sebastian get to him; he was poisoning Rhys's mind. I pushed through the chaos with
There's war coming As I stood next to Rhys, my heart was racing and the air was heavy with hope. The cries of Sebastian's warriors could be heard across the valley, a sobering warning that the battle was about to begin. I looked at Rhys. His eyes were fixed and his jaw was tight. He was the Alpha, even though I could feel the divide of the pack coming down on him. "Felza, stay close," he told her in a quiet but firm voice. I could hear the worry that was hidden under his strength—the worry that he would lose me and our child—in his words. I said, "I will," but fear was getting tight in my stomach. I felt so small and weak, especially since I was pregnant. I really wanted to be free, but the thought of fighting Sebastian's troops scared me to death. As the group got ready for the meeting, I saw them split into two groups: those who were dedicated to Rhys and those who were talking about how he had let Lisa into our lives. Rhys was doing his best, but it looked like nothing was good
The Pack's Split From the edge of the training area, I could see the Bluemoon Pack getting ready for an emergency meeting. My stomach sagged from fear and worry as my heart pounded in my chest. The shadows of doubt were like a storm cloud over us. They were dark and scary. The bonds of trust were fraying like old rope in our pack, and Lisa was now leaning on Sebastian. I could tell Rhys was working hard because he was in front of everyone else. His tall frame gave off an air of strength. His green eyes, which are usually sharp and demanding, looked cloudy with doubt all of a sudden. I could also feel it—the tension in the air and the whispers among the pack members. Some people questioned his leadership, especially since our child was there. When Axel got close to me and said, "Felza," His blue eyes looked right into mine. "You should talk to Rhys. They are leaving him. It was hard for me to think straight. "What if he can't lead us anymore?" "What if they're right?" "Felza, you
Felza pov... I could still feel his arms around me. His warmth helped me feel grounded and gave me a short-term escape from the chaos going on inside me. But deep down, I knew that comforting myself wouldn't change the truth: something was going to happen. It wasn't just the baby either. The faraway howls made their meaning clear. There was trouble coming, and it was getting closer faster than either of us wanted to admit. "I'm not leaving you, Rhys," I said again, this time with more force. It was getting harder for me to hold on to the fear that had been bothering me just moments before. I wasn't going to hide in the dark while everything around us fell apart. He spoke softly, his eyes soft with worry, "Felza, you're pregnant." I need you to be safe. What if something happens... "I need to be here if something happens," I said. Together. For us. For the group. Something flashed in his eyes—maybe pride?—but it was quickly replaced by the same tightness that had been there since h