The sun is high, and it’s tossing golden rays over the Moonstone pack training grounds. I stand in the center of the field, my body tense with uncertainty. All around me, the enforcers of the park circle like wolves sizing up their prey. The training had been intense, but nothing prepared me for the reality of this mock battle.Talon’s words echo in my mind. “This is the final stage. You’ve trained for this moment. Show them what you’re capable of, but don’t forget that control is everything. You’re not here to harm or be harmed, just prove that you can lead as Luna.”Talia stirs within me, her energy simmering just below the surface. “We are ready for this,” she growls, her confidence bolstering my own. The first enforcer lungs at me, a blur of fur and muscle. I dodge, and my body reacts instinctively as I sidestep his attack and land a precise blow to his flank, sending him sprawling to the ground.One down. The others didn’t hesitate. They dash towards me in pairs and groups, the
The lair is calmer than I expected, yet it carries an air of power and tradition that leaves me in awe. Moving in with Talon feels like stepping into a new chapter of my life, one where every choice, every decision, carries a weight of purpose and responsibility. I am now Moonstone Pack’s Luna. A title I've never dreamed of holding, yet now it feels as though this is what I was made for.My first morning in the Lair begins with sunlight filtering through the tall windows, casting golden patterns on the stone walls. Talon had already risen because his side of the bed was empty but it felt warm. I can feel his presence through the bond, a comforting hum that assures me he isn't far,I find Talon in the training yard, sparring with Hosea. Watching him move with such accuracy and control is fascinating. Lucas, his wolf seems to come through his every motion, giving him strength and grace that is undeniable.When his eyes met mine, his expression eased. “Good morning, my Luna,” he calls ou
The mating heat Is impossible to ignore now. It simmers beneath the surface every time I am near Phoenix, a magnetic pull that tests the limits of my self-control. At first, I thought I could suppress it. I tried to convince myself that the bond was a distraction I could manage. But each day that passes by proved me wrong. Phoenix isn’t oblivious to it either. Though she doesn’t say anything out rightly, I see it in her eyes, the way they linger a little too long when she thinks I’m not looking. The way her breath hitched when I moved closer. The way her wolf, Talia, would growl softly to Lucas whenever they cross paths.One evening, as we shifted back to our human form after a patrol at the border, the tension finally gave way. We walk into the Lair together. Phoenix looks at me, her golden eyes reflecting the light, and the heat flaring so intensely I feel Lucas stir inside. “Do you feel it too?” I ask, my voice was barely audible.Her gaze doesn’t waver. “Every moment I’m close t
The smell hit me strongly and it was the first thing I noticed.An unfamiliar scent of sweat and Alcohol, strong and it clinged to my skin. My wolf inside stirred uneasily as I blinked. The room spinned, my head ached like It’s been hit on the rock.Where am I?I sat up as quickly, observing my surroundings. A dark hotel room. Unclean carpet. The wallpaper on the wall peeled in wet strips. I am tangled around bed sheets that smelt more than just my sweat. I panicked and realization set in.I was naked.“What is__” I whispered, holding the sheet tightly around my chest. My heart raced and the sounds filled my ears as I tried to think about how I got here. I searched my memories but ended with foggy details. last thing hanging in my memory was me, drinking at the club, a celebratory final night of freedom before my mating ceremony, which is two days from now. Two days? My stomach twisted.Before I could figure out my thoughts, the door to the room burst open with a loud bang. My heart f
Dylan’s grip on me tightened. “Who the hell are you?” He growled at the rogue The man leaned gently against the doorframe, casually folding his arms like he wasn’t involved in this. His eyes rested over me, and lingered for too long, I felt exposed. “Don’t you recognize me?” His voice was smooth and had a hint of amusement.Cold sweat break through out my body as my pulse quickened in fright. “Recognise you? I’ve never met you.,” I said , my voice shaking.“Oh really?” He said with raised brows. “Is that the game we are playing now? Because last night, you sang a different song when you begged me to give it to you hard.”Dylan froze. “What the hell are you saying?”The man smirked harder as he shrugged and continued. “You followed from the bar, threw yourself at me when I was minding my business on my own. She said she needed a real wolf, not her loser of an arranged mate, she needed one last nasty shag before she’s bonded forever ma His gaze fell on me and, my stomach churned. “Does
The car had barely come to a stop when Dylan ripped open the door, he pulled me out forcefully. I stumbled and almost fell down, but his grip held me tight, dragging me towards the pack house. “Dylan, please stop!” I beg, trying to pull free, but he was relentless , he pulled me harder and his face was a picture of rage.We get to the pack house, he yanks it open without a single warning and storms inside the house. Pack members were in and scattered out of his way as he continued to pull me through the hall. I feel like I was some criminal that was caught in the act, and this was so embarrassing for me.“Dylan, please. Stop, you are hurting me,” I plead in a whisper, shame and terror filled me inside. My mind ran several miles trying to make sense of everything, and thinking of a way to stop this, but i can’t come up with anything. Dylan didn’t stop until he got to my father’s office, he barged in and slammed the door so hard it hit the wall with a force. My father’s startled eye
I feel cold water splash on my face, jolting me awake. My eyes flew open in shock and the face that greet me is one I barely want to see.“Get up, you filthy whore,” my stepmother spit out, and the empty bucket drops on my head. Her eyes that are always hard on me were now filled with a poisonous glee. My half sister, Lucia, stood beside her with a smirk on her face, crossed arms watching me with disgust like I am some dirt.“So pathetic” Lucia said, her voice dripping with disgust. “Here’s your supplies, that should be enough for you” She said, nudging a small sack to my side with the toe of her boot. I sit up slowly even though my whole body ached badly from last night's event. I pick up the sack with my trembling hands. The sack is light weight and I wonder how many useful things it contained.“Are you really throwing me out?” my voice cracks. My eyes filled with tears as i desperately look from one to the other. “Are you deaf or aren’t you aware yet?” Lucia asked with a cruel
I’ve been wandering for days now, I am not even sure how much time has passed, lost in the endless shadows and trees that surround me. The forest became the only companion with me, the dark canopy above me kept me in my own silence. My wolf form feels more natural now more than ever, my senses have grown sharper and my instincts have heightened, but the ache I’ve felt in my bones since that day was hard to ignore. I was weak, my strength diminished by the hour because I am starving. Although the wounds I sustained from the brutal incident that led me into the forest has healed, thanks to my wolf’s abilities, but the emptiness in my heart could not be mended. I was indeed alone, and my heart breaks everytime I think about that fact. I paid attention to every noise around me, the snap of a twig or even the rustles of leaves but I was careful. I am staying in the thickest parts of the forest and needed to avoid any rogues or. enforcers guarding territorial boundaries. I really don’t ha
The mating heat Is impossible to ignore now. It simmers beneath the surface every time I am near Phoenix, a magnetic pull that tests the limits of my self-control. At first, I thought I could suppress it. I tried to convince myself that the bond was a distraction I could manage. But each day that passes by proved me wrong. Phoenix isn’t oblivious to it either. Though she doesn’t say anything out rightly, I see it in her eyes, the way they linger a little too long when she thinks I’m not looking. The way her breath hitched when I moved closer. The way her wolf, Talia, would growl softly to Lucas whenever they cross paths.One evening, as we shifted back to our human form after a patrol at the border, the tension finally gave way. We walk into the Lair together. Phoenix looks at me, her golden eyes reflecting the light, and the heat flaring so intensely I feel Lucas stir inside. “Do you feel it too?” I ask, my voice was barely audible.Her gaze doesn’t waver. “Every moment I’m close t
The lair is calmer than I expected, yet it carries an air of power and tradition that leaves me in awe. Moving in with Talon feels like stepping into a new chapter of my life, one where every choice, every decision, carries a weight of purpose and responsibility. I am now Moonstone Pack’s Luna. A title I've never dreamed of holding, yet now it feels as though this is what I was made for.My first morning in the Lair begins with sunlight filtering through the tall windows, casting golden patterns on the stone walls. Talon had already risen because his side of the bed was empty but it felt warm. I can feel his presence through the bond, a comforting hum that assures me he isn't far,I find Talon in the training yard, sparring with Hosea. Watching him move with such accuracy and control is fascinating. Lucas, his wolf seems to come through his every motion, giving him strength and grace that is undeniable.When his eyes met mine, his expression eased. “Good morning, my Luna,” he calls ou
The sun is high, and it’s tossing golden rays over the Moonstone pack training grounds. I stand in the center of the field, my body tense with uncertainty. All around me, the enforcers of the park circle like wolves sizing up their prey. The training had been intense, but nothing prepared me for the reality of this mock battle.Talon’s words echo in my mind. “This is the final stage. You’ve trained for this moment. Show them what you’re capable of, but don’t forget that control is everything. You’re not here to harm or be harmed, just prove that you can lead as Luna.”Talia stirs within me, her energy simmering just below the surface. “We are ready for this,” she growls, her confidence bolstering my own. The first enforcer lungs at me, a blur of fur and muscle. I dodge, and my body reacts instinctively as I sidestep his attack and land a precise blow to his flank, sending him sprawling to the ground.One down. The others didn’t hesitate. They dash towards me in pairs and groups, the
I follow the enforcer to the howling ground, the area buzzing with raw energy as though the land itself is alive. I see Talon standing at the edge. I recount how he’s chosen me when it would have been easier not to. He even fought for me in the council of elders meeting, even if it meant developing a restrained relationship with them. I won’t pretend like I don’t see it, and I can feel that it means a lot to my wolf too. Our gaze met and his lips formed a faint smile, though I could still see through to the seriousness in his eyes. “Good you are here, we will begin now.” He says, in a low but firm tone. “Like I said, we will start here in this howling ground,” Talon says, his voice commanding. “This ground is steeped in the pack’s history, and its energy will help you with stability as you learn to wield your power.”I glance around, feeling the faint hum of the land under my feet. “So how do we begin?”Talon steps closer, his gaze locked in mine. “First, we will test your limits. I
Talon’s voice hangs heavy in the air, his words brim with the weight of a past I could barely begin to imagine. The steady cadence of his tone, so controlled yet, is layered with vulnerability and it makes me frightened. I have always seen him as unshakable, a towering force of strength and authority. But right now, in the dim light of the lair, I see him fit what he truly is, someone who has carried unimaginable loss and responsibility for this long. I sit quietly, my golden eyes are fixed on his. Every word he speaks deepened my understanding of him, of the man who has chosen to fight for me, even against the council of elders. My mate. Talon has made his choice, now it’s my turn to decide.I notice a glimmer of uncertainty cross his face, as though he expected me to pull away. But I can’t do that to him, not even after everything I have just heard.“Talon, I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through,” I say softly, breaking the silence between us.His eyes turned to me, search
Kael was being trained to be Alpha, I was trained in other ways. My parents wanted to nurture my supernatural abilities, to see how far they could take me. I spent hours meditating, learning to Channel energy, and connecting with the Veil in ways no one else could. Initially, it felt strange, like I was being set apart from the rest of the pack members. But as time went on, I grew to love it. It made me feel free because I felt I didn’t have to go through what Kael had to go through to become Alpha.“He sounds incredible,” Phoenix says, and I nod. “Yes. Kael’s destiny was to become Alpha. He bore the weight of our lineage, the one who was supposed to lead this pack into the future. I was meant to just support him, with my abilities. To strengthen his leadership and I was fine with that. Kael and I had an understanding, we were going to do just fine. We would have worked it out together, no matter our roles.”Our parents made sure Kael was adequately trained for his future role. His t
Moonstone lair is a sacred place, one only a few in the pack are allowed access to. It is carved into the earth itself, deep beneath the heart of our territory, surrounded by roots that pulse faintly with the powerful energy of the land. This is where our history lives, etched into the stone walls in symbols and marks only an Alpha can decode. She followed me quietly down the narrow, winding staircase that leads to the lair. The torches casting a flickering glow on Phoenix’s golden features, making her look more like her wolf than her human self. Her gaze held so much anticipation, laced with curiosity, but no fear. “Why did you call me in? What is it you want to discuss?” She asks, her voice calm and steady. “There’s something I want to show you,” I say, without turning to her. When we got to the bottom, the lair opened up into a wide, hollow space. The air is cool, filled with the scent of earth and of ancient stone. The mark of my lineage…my ancestors are everywhere, engraved
The journey to Shadowpine council’s enclave was filled with tension. Even if Lucas, my wolf, urged calmness, my instincts are on edge. The air seems heavier the closer I get to their territory, thick with the weight of the council authority. I should be going with the subject matter, Phoenix but I fear they will try their best to seize her. I need to face them alone. The council’s territory is starkly different from my own. It’s wolf and vibrant, the elder’s land is steep in an eerie stillness. Trees towered line the path, their branches entwine like skeletal fingers. The protective wards surrounding their enclave prick against my senses, warning of their power. I step into the chamber, a massive stone hall, lit up by flickering torches. The council members are sitting in a half-circle, their faces shadowed and unreadable. Their silence is a tactic, meant to unnerve, but I refuse to falter. “Here he is, the Alpha Talon,” Elder Marcellus greet, his voice a blend of authority and co
As we walk away from the border, the veil pulses faintly behind us, its presence a silent promise that it will stand strong as long as we do. And right there and now, I knew deep inside of me, that no matter whatever challenges lay ahead and whatever I’ve feared this long. I will do everything in my power to protect this land, the moonstone pack, and this woman walking beside me. “Does it ever feel suffocating?” Phoenix asks, her gaze fixed on the horizon.“What do you mean?” I ask“I mean, the border,” she says. “How does it feel to be surrounded by it? Knowing it’s there for a purpose.”I consider her words, my hands resting on my hips as I look out at the tree line. “It doesn’t feel suffocating at all. As a matter of fact, as Alpha, I’m grateful at the very least for the protection, not confinement. Without the veil, we’d be vulnerable to every threat that comes our way, like we witnessed the other day.”“I wonder, though?” She pressed. “What’s beyond the veil? What is the Moon Go