The training ground fell silent as Rose and Lily stepped into the center of the ring. A faint breeze rustled the surrounding trees, carrying the scent of earth and pine, but all attention remained locked on the two she-wolves standing opposite each other. Rose rolled her shoulders, exhaling sharply as she settled into a fighting stance. Her muscles tensed with anticipation, her amber eyes locked onto Lily’s. Across from her, Lily stood poised and composed, her expression unreadable. Unlike Rose, there was no nervous energy in her stance—just pure, effortless confidence. Phillip stepped forward, his voice firm. "Ready?" Both girls gave a sharp nod. "Begin!" Lily moved first, a blur of motion as she closed the distance between them. Rose barely had time to react before Lily’s fist shot toward her ribs. Instinct took over—she twisted, dodging just in time, but Lily was relentless. A sharp kick followed, aimed at her knee. Rose barely managed to sidestep, but the force of the
Aries’ POV The moment Phillip called the match, Lisa attacked. She was fast—calculated, aggressive. A fighter trained in this pack’s combat style, skilled in overpowering her opponents before they even had a chance to react. But Rexxona… She didn’t get overwhelmed. She didn’t panic. She moved. Every dodge, every shift in her stance—it was fluid, controlled. Effortless. Like she’d done this a thousand times before. Lisa snarled in frustration as her flurry of punches failed to connect. Adjusting her stance, she launched a spinning kick toward Rexxona’s ribs—a powerful move, one that should have landed. Instead, Rexxona twisted at the last second, letting the attack graze past her. In a seamless motion, she caught Lisa’s extended leg and used her own momentum against her, forcing her off balance. Lisa stumbled. The crowd murmured in shock. Lisa never stumbled. Phillip’s expression hardened, but he remained silent, watching. Lisa growled, her face twisting with frustration.
The fight hadn’t gone exactly as I expected. Lisa was skilled—I had predicted that much—but toward the end, if Aries hadn’t stepped in, I had no idea how things would have played out. There was a moment, just before he called it, where I could feel something shifting in Lisa, like she was about to lose control. So much for being cool and composed. As I made my way toward Rose, I caught Lisa and Phillip giving me a look. I was tempted to stick my tongue out or flip them off, but I controlled myself. Lisa needed time to heal—physically and emotionally. Humiliation wasn’t something she was used to. Still, I couldn’t help but chuckle at my own thoughts. The moment I reached Rose, she practically bounced in excitement. "How did you learn to fight like that?! You looked so cool!" I shrugged, trying to downplay it. "I trained a bit with my Ma. I’m not really that good, I just got lucky." Rose scoffed. "Oh, please. No need to be humble. I'm so happy you won. Maybe now Lisa will finally
A deafening series of cracks tore through the air. My body moved before my mind caught up. Lily grabbed Rose, yanking her toward a tree. Julian shoved Aries out of the open space, both moving with trained speed. My pulse thundered in my ears. I barely had time to react before a bullet whizzed past, embedding itself in the bark beside me. The scent of silver flooded my nose. Hunters. More shots. A strangled grunt somewhere in the distance. Someone hit the ground. The pack was under attack. My mind was racing, thoughts tangled and frantic. I didn’t know what to do. I couldn’t think. Aries’ voice cut through the chaos, grounding me. "Lily, get Rose and Rexxona inside the pack house! Julian and I will take care of the hunters out here!" "Yes, Alpha!" came Lily’s curt reply. Before I could process anything else, Aries and Julian burst from their cover. The gunfire had slowed—hunters reloading. They took advantage of it. Aries shifted mid-run, his body morphing into a massive,
The moment gunshots rang out, instinct took over. Julian and I moved as one, ducking behind trees for cover while making sure the girls were safe. "Alpha, I can smell silver. It's definitely hunters," Julian said, his usual playful tone replaced with cold seriousness. "I know." My jaw clenched. Why today? The timing was too convenient, but there was no time to dwell on it now. We needed control over the situation. Judging by the gunfire, they’d be running low on bullets soon. That was our opening. As expected, the shots slowed, hesitation seeping into their attack. "Lily, get Rose and Rexxona to the pack house!" I barked. "Julian and I will handle the hunters." The moment Lily confirmed, Julian and I broke from cover, shifting mid-sprint. My wolf surged forward, muscles stretching, bones shifting seamlessly into form. Nobody attacked my pack and got away with it. Not again. We tore through the hunters with ease. Blood splattered the ground as claws ripped through flesh, fan
The moment my eyes snapped open, I became instantly aware of my surroundings. A sterile white room, bright lights, and— Aries. Sitting beside me. His intense gaze sent a shiver through me. I hadn’t expected him to be here. Maybe Rose, but not the Alpha himself. The thought of Rose sent a jolt through me, and suddenly, everything from earlier came rushing back—the attack, the hunters, the bullet, the power. I had revealed myself. Panic gripped my chest. What if Rose told everyone? If she had, I was in serious danger. I didn’t know how this pack would react, but after what happened at Blue Crescent, I doubted it would be much different. My breathing quickened. My heart pounded. I was spiraling— Until a firm, warm hand gripped my shoulder. "Rexxona, are you okay?" Aries’ deep voice cut through the noise in my head. I blinked rapidly, suddenly aware that he had been calling my name. He was looking at me with concern, brows slightly furrowed. I swallowed hard, forcing myself t
I was out of the hospital in less than 24 hours, but it didn’t feel like a victory. It was almost time to face the one thing I dreaded the most— Rose. Judging by the past few hours, I could tell she hadn’t told anyone about what she saw. When Julian and Lily came to visit, neither of them acted differently toward me. If they knew, I was sure their expressions, their energy, would have changed. Jillian was still his goofy self, cracking jokes and making me laugh. And for the first time, I realized something—I had never really had relationships like this before. Friends. People who actually cared about me, who made me laugh without expecting something in return. I wasn’t sure how to handle it. But I wanted to try. "We’re hereee!" Julian called, pulling me out of my thoughts as he and Lily walked in. No Rose. My heart sank. I wasn’t sure what I had expected. She had been shocked—anyone would be. But a part of me had hoped she’d be here anyway. "How are you feeling, dearie?" Li
The moment Julian mentioned the Blue Crescent Pack, my world tilted. I thought I was done with them. For good, this time. But now, they were back. Or rather, I was being dragged back into their world. At the thought of Ron, my heart clenched. The pull was gone—I was sure of that. Whatever weak bond had once existed between us had dulled into nothingness. But the hatred? That still burned strong. My mind spiraled into all the possible scenarios, searching for a way out. Aries would be the one going there. Probably Julian, Lily, and the pack elders too. Not me. I clung to that thought. There was no reason for me to be involved. I’ll be fine. I won’t have to see them. I forced myself to believe it. And just like that, I snapped out of my head and realized— Julian was staring at me. "What now, Rex?" he sighed. "You zoned out for dayssss." I rolled my eyes. "Oh please, it wasn’t even a minute. Just a passing thought." "Mmhmm." He didn’t look convinced, but he let it slide.
After my encounter with Ron, I took a moment to steady myself before retracing my steps back toward the meeting hall. But as I neared the entrance, my steps faltered. I hadn't expected to see Ron and Aries standing together, engaged in what looked like a tense conversation. From where I stood, Ron did most of the talking, his body language exuding confidence. A little too much confidence. My heart sank. Shit. That asshole was ratting me out. Was I surprised? Not at all. But I had expected more time—time to prepare an excuse, to come up with something convincing. Now, I had nothing. Before I could react, a sharp sound echoed through the air, snapping me out of my thoughts. My gaze shot up just in time to witness Aries’ fist connecting with Ron’s face, sending him sprawling to the ground. Satisfying would be an understatement. I had no idea why Aries did that, and frankly, I didn’t care. The sheer justice of the moment was enough. Still, I composed myself and rushed forward, j
Ron’s POV For weeks, my pack had been strategizing ways to get Rexxona back from Aries. But no matter how many plans we devised, they all led to the same dead end—invading his pack’s grounds. And that was simply not an option. We needed a way in without raising suspicions. It seemed the heavens were on my side when Regal, my aide, arrived with unexpected news. "Good day, Alpha," he greeted with a respectful nod. "To what do I owe this pleasure, Regal? Ever since you joined the Association on our behalf, I haven’t seen you much." "The Association keeps me busy, but I assure you, Alpha, you’ll be seeing a lot more of me from now on," he smirked. "I came to deliver some important news. Our pack has been chosen as the venue for the upcoming Alpha meeting—the one organized in response to the hunter attacks." "A great opportunity, wouldn’t you say?" he added. Opportunity? More like unwanted responsibility. Hosting meant extra work for my pack and unnecessary interactions wit
I should have just hidden away like I planned. The moment I stepped into the kitchen and was asked to serve a guest in the meeting room, I knew it was over. "I don’t think I’m fit for this, Faith," I protested, hoping for an escape. "I’m new to the pack—I can’t serve the Alphas." "You’re not serving the Alphas, Rexxona. Just a guest who came with them," she replied, pushing the tray into my hands. "All you have to do is go in, drop it off, and walk out." "But... wait. Is Rose here?" I asked, grasping at any possible excuse. "She’s busy sorting out their accommodations," Faith sighed. "Now go." I took a deep breath, finally accepting my fate. My mind raced with worst-case scenarios. If Ron saw me, I’d be labeled a thief, discarded by this pack, and dragged back to his for whatever twisted reason he was chasing me. My luck had never been great, and today was no exception. Standing outside the meeting room, tray in hand, I inhaled deeply and pushed the door open. Keep your head dow
The meeting was supposed to be a one-day thing. A discussion between Alphas about hunter activity—sharing intelligence and coming up with a solution to get rid of them for good. But the moment they changed the venue to my pack and extended the visit to an overnight stay? I knew something was off. I had no solid reason to confront anyone about it, so I kept my suspicions to myself—for now. But the moment they arrived, I made a decision. "I need to get to the bottom of this." "Welcome to my pack, Alpha Levon." I greeted the head of the association and gave a nod of acknowledgment to the other Alphas. It was impossible to personally greet all of them, so this would have to do. "It’s a pleasure to be on your pack grounds, Alpha Aries," a voice responded smoothly. I turned my attention to the speaker— And froze. A man I didn't recognize stepped forward, standing just inches away from me, his hand outstretched. His scent told me he wasn’t an Alpha, which meant I wasn’t obliga
The moment Aries announced the venue change, I felt my entire shield shatter. For weeks, I had convinced myself that I was done with that part of my life—that I would never have to face him again. But now, he was coming here. Ron was coming here. Panic immediately set in. A million scenarios flashed through my mind, each worse than the last. "Rex, breathe!" My wolf, Ria, tried to calm me, but I was already too far gone. I felt Aries’ gaze on me, but I couldn't focus. The cheers of the pack faded into muffled sounds, and suddenly, the world spun. I instinctively reached out for Julian—he had been right beside me moments ago—but my hand grasped at nothing. "Damn—" The words barely left my lips before my legs gave out beneath me. For the second time in less than a week, I was about to collapse in front of the entire pack. I braced myself for the impact, shutting my eyes as I waited for the pain. But it never came. Instead, a strong grip wrapped around my waist, holding me
The past few days had been a blur. Between repairing the pack after the attack and preparing for the upcoming Alpha meeting, I barely had time to breathe. Julian and the others helped, but as Alpha, everything ultimately fell on me. Inspections. Decisions. Approvals. The usual duties of an Alpha. So, when I finally made my way back to my office after another long day, I wasn’t expecting to find Julian waiting at the door. I sighed. "What do you want, Julian?" Ignoring my tone, he grinned and strolled inside, making himself comfortable on the couch. "Well, Alpha, it’s been hard to see you when it’s not about work, so I figured I’d come hang out." I scoffed, shaking my head. Deep down, though, I was grateful for him. He had always been the one to keep me sane. "Well," he continued, "I was hanging out with Rex, but she ditched me for Rose today. Those two have been acting suspicious lately—always stuck together at the hip." He laughed. That’s when I noticed it. Her scent.
The past few days had passed in a blur.I was finally settling in.For the first time in forever, I had people I could call friends. Lily. Julian. Rose.It was something I had always craved.But lately, I found myself craving something else.Or rather… someone.Aries.I hadn’t seen him in days, and it was annoying how much I felt his absence.Why do I even care?I pushed the thought away, blaming it on the stress of trying to figure out my powers with Rose.Since I told her the truth, she had been completely on board with helping me.But so far, we had made zero progress.The book was still unreadable. Neither of us could decipher the language. The only thing we did notice was a recurring symbol—a green crest with a massive wolf.A mystery on top of a mystery.Controlling my powers?Still impossible.So, in summary, we had gotten nowhere."Rose!!" I yelled, barging into her room without hesitation.At this point, we were close enough that knocking felt unnecessary.She stepped out of
The moment Julian mentioned the Blue Crescent Pack, my world tilted. I thought I was done with them. For good, this time. But now, they were back. Or rather, I was being dragged back into their world. At the thought of Ron, my heart clenched. The pull was gone—I was sure of that. Whatever weak bond had once existed between us had dulled into nothingness. But the hatred? That still burned strong. My mind spiraled into all the possible scenarios, searching for a way out. Aries would be the one going there. Probably Julian, Lily, and the pack elders too. Not me. I clung to that thought. There was no reason for me to be involved. I’ll be fine. I won’t have to see them. I forced myself to believe it. And just like that, I snapped out of my head and realized— Julian was staring at me. "What now, Rex?" he sighed. "You zoned out for dayssss." I rolled my eyes. "Oh please, it wasn’t even a minute. Just a passing thought." "Mmhmm." He didn’t look convinced, but he let it slide.
I was out of the hospital in less than 24 hours, but it didn’t feel like a victory. It was almost time to face the one thing I dreaded the most— Rose. Judging by the past few hours, I could tell she hadn’t told anyone about what she saw. When Julian and Lily came to visit, neither of them acted differently toward me. If they knew, I was sure their expressions, their energy, would have changed. Jillian was still his goofy self, cracking jokes and making me laugh. And for the first time, I realized something—I had never really had relationships like this before. Friends. People who actually cared about me, who made me laugh without expecting something in return. I wasn’t sure how to handle it. But I wanted to try. "We’re hereee!" Julian called, pulling me out of my thoughts as he and Lily walked in. No Rose. My heart sank. I wasn’t sure what I had expected. She had been shocked—anyone would be. But a part of me had hoped she’d be here anyway. "How are you feeling, dearie?" Li