The Moonlit Meadow spread before Ethan, bathed in silvery light. He proceeded down the same road, his strides light yet full with purpose. Thoughts of Gabriel's revelation and Amelia's hidden background raced in his head like a whirlwind.Amelia had been silent since he'd learnt the truth, and the tension between them was evident."Amelia," he started, his voice quiet, "we need to talk."She glanced to him, her eyes gleaming with doubt. "I know, Ethan. I owe you an explanation."He nodded, wanting her to continue."I'm not just an ordinary woman," she conceded, her words restrained. "I'm a descendent of the Moon Goddess herself. My family has acted as her earthly protectors for generations."Ethan's eyes widened in amazement. "The Moon Goddess? But why keep it a secret?"Amelia sighed, her gaze riveted on the moon overhead. "My family feared that exposing our actual nature would make us a target. We've looked over the Meadow, preserving its charm and the wolves who seek peace here."E
Ethan's pulse beat as he stood before Amelia, the moon's silvery radiance throwing a strange atmosphere about her. His breaths came rapidly, matching the rhythm of his rushing thoughts. In her gaze, he saw a mirror of the same doubt that raged inside him."Amelia," he started, his voice hardly more than a whisper in the quiet night air. "You have to tell me the truth. Who are you really?"Amelia paused, her gaze moving to the moon overhead before returning to Ethan's inquiring eyes. "I didn't intend for all of this to happen, Ethan. My name is not Amelia Blackwood. It's Selene. Selene Rivers."Ethan's pulse skipped a beat, and a cold went through him. "Rivers? As in Gabriel Rivers?"She nodded slowly, her lips twitching. "Gabriel's sister."The realization struck Ethan like a tidal wave. He took a step back, his thoughts whirling. "You're telling me that you're the sister of the man who rejected me, who shattered my heart?"Tears welled in Selene's eyes as she nodded again. "Yes, but
Ethan's pulse raced as he stood at the edge of the Moonlit Meadow. The night was drenched in silvery moonlight, forming long shadows that swirled in the chilly wind. His mind was a tornado of emotions, caught between two universes - the past with Gabriel, his fated mate, and the present with Amelia, the fascinating lady who had grabbed his heart.Amelia's eyes, like twin pools of blackness, kept his stare. She was the key to his mending, the unforeseen twist in his fate. But with every passing day, the weight of his history with Gabriel got greater. He had to face it, to make a decision."I can't keep running from this, Amelia," Ethan muttered, his voice barely audible in the darkness of the night.Amelia's fingertips brushed over his, a subtle comfort that conveyed volumes. "You don't have to. We'll confront it together."The rustling of foliage and the distant cry of a wolf reminded him of the group he had once called home. Gabriel's pack. A rush of nostalgia poured over him, but it
Ethan had been looking at his phone for hours, waiting for a message that would never arrive. The tension in the room was obvious, a tempest of emotions seething under the surface. He and Amelia had gone through so much, and now, with the truth exposed, he was left with an agonizing option.The moon projected a silvery glimmer through the window, and Ethan's mind strayed to the Moonlit Meadow, the location where he had found consolation and answers. He needed both now more than ever. Amelia, her eyes a confused combination of sadness and determination, observed him. "Ethan, I realize the weight of your choice. I can't image how painful this must be for you."He nodded, his voice strained. "I need time, Amelia. I need to think."Just as he turned away, his phone buzzed on the table. His heart skipped a beat, but when he viewed the message, it was from Olivia.***"Ethan, you need to come to the pack assembly immediately. Gabriel's in danger."***Ethan's eyes widened as terror poured th
Ethan's pulse raced as he followed Amelia's route into the dark woodland, the moon throwing silvery shadows over the gnarled trees. His head hummed with the knowledge of her actual identity. The Moonlit Meadow had mysteries he never could have guessed."Amelia, wait!" he yelled, his voice booming across the woods.She didn't slow down. Her speed accelerated as she pushed farther into the trees, a quiet resolve in her stride.Ethan's instincts drove him to catch up, to demand answers, but prudence kept him back. He couldn't deny the strength he felt flowing from her. It was something unearthly, something that transcended the confines of the pack.They burst into a little clearing, where the moon's light streamed through the foliage, producing an ethereal radiance. There, standing in the middle of the meadow, was Luna herself, the Moon Goddess. Her presence was ethereal, her eyes brimming with ancient knowledge.Amelia knelt before Luna, a display of devotion and humility. "I've brought
Amelia's eyes shimmered with a combination of emotions as she finally exposed her secret reality to Ethan. Under the silver light of the full moon, they sat in the center of the Moonlit Meadow, the exact site where they first met. The tension in the air was tangible, like a building storm on the edge of breaking."I need you to understand, Ethan," she continued, her voice firm but laced with vulnerability. "I'm not simply an ordinary person. I'm a protector chosen by the Moon Goddess herself."Ethan's brows wrinkled in uncertainty, his pulse beating with a combination of anxiety and interest. "A guardian? What does it mean?"Amelia breathed gently, her gaze roaming the starry field as though seeking instruction. "It implies I was sent to guard you, to lead you towards your actual destiny. I was entrusted with bringing you and Gabriel back together."Ethan's heart squeezed. He recalled the night when Gabriel had sought atonement, their passionate embrace, and the flame of hope that had
Amelia's eyes pierced into Ethan's, a combination of despair and defiance in her stare. "Ethan, it's not what it looks. Isabella doesn't understand—"But Ethan wasn't ready to let her justifications cloud his judgment anymore. He'd been crushed once before, and he couldn't afford to be foolish again."Enough, Amelia," he murmured, his voice strong. "If you're actually honest with me, then prove it. Tell me your real objectives."Amelia paused, her jaw tightening as she evaluated the determined expressions of the pack members encircling her. Her secret was out, and she had no option except to divulge the extent of her ambitions.With a sad sigh, she continued, "I'm a witch, yeah. But not all witches are malevolent. I came here wanting shelter and sanctuary, not violence. The magical realm may be hazardous, and I needed a place to hide. I never planned to use you or your pack."Ethan's thoughts raced as he contemplated her remarks. He recalled the times they'd shared, the bond they'd cr
Ethan stood at the edge of the Moonlit Meadow, a sensation of expectation crackling in the air. The moon hung low in the sky, throwing its silvery shine onto the hallowed land. Tonight, he was intended to see Gabriel, to finally face the tangled mess of feelings that had haunted him for so long.But as the minutes passed past, Gabriel's presence remained elusive. The wind rustled through the trees, and Ethan's pulse accelerated. Where was he?"Ethan," a voice called from the darkness. It wasn't Gabriel's voice, however; it was Amelia's. She emerged from the darkness, her eyes filled with a combination of anxiety and grief."Amelia," Ethan murmured, astonished. "What are you doing here?"She approached closer, her feet smooth and quiet. "I followed you, Ethan. I had to see you tonight. Something essential has come to light."Ethan's interest combined with a sense of fear. "What is it?"Amelia took a deep breath, her eyes unwavering. "I need to tell you the truth. About who I truly am."