TALON The battlefield is quiet now, the silence breaking only by the pained groans of the injured and the occasional crackle of a dying fire. The rogues lay scattered, their lifeless forms a grim reminder of the chaos we had just endured. Phoenix standing by me, her golden fur streak with blood and dirt, her eyes blazing with both exhaustion and determination. She is a sight to behold, my Luna, my mate, my equal in every sense. As I join her to shift, the adrenaline still courses through my veins, a single thought consuming me. “How had they gotten in?” I turn to Phoenix, my hands balling into a fist at my sides. “This does not make any sense,” I growl, pacing back and forth. “The Moonstone Veil is impenetrable. Only our pack members have access across the border. How did they manage to come almost halfway through?” “What if…what if someone let them in?” She says carefully, her voice low. Her words hit me like a punch in my gut. Betrayal within my pack? The idea makes my blood
PHOENIXThe tension in the Moonstone pack is a living, breathing thing. It’s lingering in the air, thick and oppressive, fueling whispers in the corridors and hesitant glances between pack members. Talon is carrying the weight of it all on his shoulders, his face a mask of composure, but I can feel the strain beneath his calm demeanor.The opposition party has managed to fracture the pack’s trust, and it is eating him up. As Luna and his mate, I share his burden, but I can not stand by and watch this happen and threaten his composure as Alpha. I need to act very fast.Late at night, I find myself in Mira’s chamber, seeking her guidance. She’s my friend and someone I could always talk to regardless of her title as the Gemma. Mira has sharp eyes and is always a source of wisdom. She listens patiently as I pour out my concerns about the pack’s growing unrest which she’s aware of and how it is taking a Toll on Talon, even though he doesn’t show it to the pack.“Mira, how can they doubt hi
My voice is steady but laced with determination. “There’s a group of rogues I encountered before, they helped Talon and I during an ambush. I believe they can help us.” Mira tilts her head slightly, her expression quite unreadable. “How can they help us?” “They can lead us to the rogues who keep breaching our borders. They know their kind better than we do,” I explain. “If we can gain access to them, we might finally put an end to rogues attack on our pack.” Mira leans back, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrest of her chair. “You do understand the task you are taking right? Rogues, even those who appear honorable are unpredictable. This could backfire.” “I know,” I say firmly, meeting her gaze. “But I’m willing to take that risk. For Talon, for the pack, for all of us. I need to do this and I will love you to join me.” After a long pause, Mira nods. “Very well. I’ll come with you, Phoenix. We will find them together and I’m doing this because I’m confident that you want the
PHOENIXTalon’s stormy eyes pinned me in place the moment I stepped into the Lair. I can feel the tension in his body, that is radiating worry and anger, and I can see the war raging inside him as he struggles to keep his voice even. “Phoenix,” he begins, his voice low and measured. “Where were you? And give me full details.”I swallow hard, meeting his gaze. I know he has every right to question me, but this is about more than just personal decisions…it’s about the security of Moonstone. “I went to confront the rogues,” I admit, going straight to the point and trying to keep my tone steady.His brows furrow and I can see the flicker of disbelief in his expression. “What did you do!”“They are not all enemies, Talon,” I say, taking a step closer to him. “Remember the ones I talked about, the ones that helped us? We met them and they led us to the rogues who attacked our pack.”Talon’s jaw tightens as he takes a step back, his hands clenching into fists. “You went into rogue territory
TALONSunlight rays filter through the windows, casting a warm golden glow across the room. I stir from sleep, feeling the warmth of Phoenix’s body pressing against mine. Her breathing is soft and peaceful, an obvious opposite of the chaos that has surrounded us these past few weeks.I stirred slowly to stare at her beautiful face, her golden hair spilling over the pillow like a halo. She is my mate, my Luna, my everything. Last night, as we gave ourselves to our bond, I was reminded yet again of how much she means to me and how much our bond has grown. She’s strong, and brave, and shows extreme loyalty. These are qualities I admire in her, but they also scare me. Phoenix is fearless, even to a fault and I know I will spend the rest of our lives protecting her.I slowly slip out of bed, not wanting to wake her, careful to keep my movements slow and quiet. An idea formed in my mind as I padded toward the kitchen, breakfast in bed. It isn’t something I do often, but after everything we’
The night is silent, yet restless. I’m lying in bed next to Phoenix, her steady breathing grounding me in the present. But sleep eluded me, the weight of the pack’s security and my responsibilities pressed heavily on my chest. When my eyes finally close, it feels as though I am pulled into another realm, not by exhaustion, but by an unseen familiar force calling me. I stand in an open field, bathing in silver light. The ground beneath me shimmers as though it is dusted with moonlight. A gentle breeze carries the scent of night-blooming flowers, and the sky above is vast and endless, stars glinting like diamonds.“Alpha Talon.”The voice is soft yet firm and commanding, an echo that resonates deep within my chest. As I turn and find myself facing her, the Moon Goddess.Her skin is glowing radiantly, her silver hair glowing like a river of intense light, her eyes glowing with an ethereal wisdom that promises to pierce through every fiber of my soul. She is beautiful, but her presence b
Phoenix sits across from me, her golden eyes gleaming with determination. The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting warm light on her face. She is a picture of strength and grace, but I can sense the unease simmering beneath her calm exterior. I told Phoenix about it earlier today. The vision from the Moon Goddess shook us both, and the weight of her words hung heavily in the air between us. Hosea is meeting us in my office. I can already hear her familiar footsteps approaching before the door creaks open, revealing my aunt. She steps inside her expression a mix of curiosity and concern. “You summoned me,” Hosea says, glancing between Phoenix and me. “You sounded very urgent, What is happening?I gesture for her to take a seat. “Something happened last night, I got a vision, precisely a visit from the Moon Goddess.”Her eyes widen and she leans forward, her interest pique. “What did she tell you?”I recount the dream, every detail etched into my memory, the glowing fiel
PHOENIXAs we make our way through the dense forest, the familiar scent of Silvercrest territory begins to fill the air, or so I thought. My heart is pounding heavily with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. The moon goddess had spoken to Talon, revealing that we need to know the truth behind our connection, believing that it would help our bond to face coming challenges.Talon walks beside me, his presence a constant anchor. He hasn’t said much since we left Moonstone, but I can feel his thoughts swirling through our bond. I reach for his hand, intertwining my fingers with his. “Do you think we are ready for whatever it is we will find out?” I ask, breaking the silence.Talon glances at me, his golden eyes full with resolve. “I don’t know, Phoenix. But whatever the outcome, we will face it…together. I’m sure of that.”His words give me strength, but the unease in my chest remains. We arrive at the Silvercrest Lair just as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden glow over
PHOENIXI stood hand in hand with Talon, our fingers intertwined as we watch our daughter, Daciana, race across the howling ground, her laughter ringing through the crisp morning air. The sun bathing the clearing in golden light, illuminating the pack members sparring nearby. Strength and unity coursing through the pack, a testament to all we have fought to restore.A warm breeze rustles the trees as Mira and Hosea approach, their expressions filled with mischief. “You two went ahead and recreated yourselves.” Mira teased, nudging me with a grin. I chuckle, my golden eyes shining with warmth and satisfaction. “She certainly has her father’s stubbornness.” “And her mother’s fire,” Talon adds, squeezing hand. Hosea folds her arms, watching the pup play. “I Keep thinking back to how it all began to unfold. How close we came to losing everything. Although, I always knew deep down that as long as the bond stays, restoration was sure.” I couldn’t help but exhale as memories came rushi
PHOENIX “Ahh ahh.. I knew you would come back, you can’t run away from your home.” Dylan sneers. I stepped forward, my gaze unwavering. “And this time, I’ve come to put an end to you.”Dylan laughed, his voice dripping with malice. “With which strength? Your power as the golden wolf can’t challenge the one I’ve acquired. Seeing that you were too stubborn to be my mate, I had to step up and be more. You are a fool, Phoenix.”Talon stepped beside me, my power radiating from within. “She is not alone.” He said.Dylan’s smile faltered.My shoulders squared. “Let’s finish this, Alpha Talon,” I say looking at Talon with renewed hope and strength. My pulse thundered as I felt his rage. Let the battle begin.My heart pounded as Talon and I raced toward Dylan, the weight of our purpose pressing upon me like never before. The meeting with the divine being in the sacred region had shown me to the core. The choice she made was absolute, she would fight without intervention and she would do it
TALONMy mind reeled at the creature’s words, Birthright? I turned to Phoenix, expecting to see the confusion on her face but she looked calm instead.She knows.“Phoenix?” I ask, my voice steady but edged with uncertainty. She looked at me, her golden eyes shining under the ethereal glow of the sacred region. “I knew I was different Talon. Everyone including Hosea said so but what I didn’t know is to extent to which I must wield this power…until now.”The massive golden wolf before us, the divine being tilts its head, watching me closely. Then, it spoke again. “You have come to restore what is lost. To reclaim what has been tainted. Moonston’s veil was once an unbreakable force, a shield that protected the territory and your pack. But an evil force has stepped into its heart, and it weakened it from within.”Cain.Dylan.I clench my fists. Those bastards has been working against us all along and now it is clear, Cain invited darkness into Moonsyone, allowing our enemies to breach t
The weight of responsibility pressed down on my chest as I and Talon stood before the remnants of Silvercrest. The decision has been made, we have to leave. There is no other way to save what is left of our world. The surviving pack members gather around, their eyes full of worry and grief. Many of them are injured, some barely able to stand. Among them are my stepmother and Lucia, they’ve been through so much these past few days.I turn to her, gently squeezing her hand. “I swear to you, we will come back. This will always be my home.”Lucia who looks exhausted from catering from the injured pack, nod weakly. “We will be here waiting.”Talon surveyed the crowd. “You will be safe here. We are taking you to a place where you will be protected against any more of Dylan’s revengeful attacks.”A few wolves exchange glances, uncertain but trusting this Alpha.We will take them to the Ironclaw pack territory, we had built a relationship with at this point, they have become family. Our jou
PHOENIXI feel weightless as if I am drifting between reality and something far beyond my understanding. I am neither awake nor asleep, I simply exist in a vast, endless void.Then, a voice echoed through the emptiness. “You have come far, but your journey is not yet over.” I turned, searching for the source of the voice but all I see is swirling golden mist. It looks familiar, just like the first time I was cast out of Silvercrest. That night, when I had first heard the whispers that led me to the north region of Shadowpine. That night when my life took a rapid turn. My pulse immediately quickened as the mist condensed, forming into a shape, a towering, ethereal figure with eyes that glow like molten gold. The presence radiating power, ancient and overwhelming, but strangely soothing at the same time. I swallowed, forcing myself to speak. “Who are you?” The being tilts its head, amusement flickering in its luminous gaze. “The same one who guided you once. The one who marked you
PHOENIXThe night air is thick with tension, and I can feel Talia, pacing restlyly with. Her fury burn out, nearly uncontrollable, as I and Talon before Cain, who now has control over moonstone territory. The pack house is silent, an eerie kind of silence that signifies fear and oppression. I clench my fists, my nails digging into my palms as I watch the man who has once stood beside Talon as Beta, stand against him.Everything in me screams to lunge, to rip Cain apart for his betrayal, for his smug expression, for the way he has turned our people into hostages. But I can't, not with Mira and Hosea being held hostage too. My heart pounds in my chest as Cain turns his back on Talon, issuing orders to these strange wolves. He has locked us out, barring us from the very home we have fought so hard to protect. I can feel Talon’s pain. His fists are already clenched so tightly that his knuckles turn white, his body taut with withheld rage. But what is most painful is the heartbreak I see
The moment those words flew out to his mouth, two of the enforcers surged forward, their movements precise and well-trained.I feel my fury explode like wildfire. A guttural growl ripped from my throat, my wolf straining against the surface. I take a step forward, my muscles coiling.But a firm hand shootout, grabbing my wrist.Hosea.I turn, confusion flashing in my gaze as she holds me back. I looked into her eyes that are devoid of fear, all I see is an unwavering resolve.“No!” she says, her voice low but commanding. “Not this way”My chest heaves, and my nostrils flare as I struggle to rein myself in. “Hosea, he can't —” “I know, I know Talon,” she says, cutting me off gently, her gaze never leaving mine. “But Listen to me.” “You look just like him,” Hosea whispers as she turns to face Cain.Cain tilts his head. “Like who?”“Your grandfather.” Hosea’s voice wavers as she takes a step closer. “The one who tried to claim Moonstone as his own. The one who had tried to betray his
TALONI stepped through the broken threshold of the Moonstone packhouse, at this point every nerve in me was on edge. Phoenix is standing at my side, her golden eyes scanning the eerie silence of what is supposed to be our home. Behind us, Hosea, Mira, and the enforcers follow, their steps cautious, their senses alert. The territory feels hollow the moment we cross into it. The absence of the veil, the mystical barrier that has once kept the pack hidden and protected is unsettling. It is as if the very soul of Moonstone has been stripped away, leaving us exposed and vulnerable. “Something is wrong,” Phoenix whispers, gripping my forearm. I nodded, my jaw tightening as we entered the main hall. The air is thick with an unnatural stillness. No sounds of wolves moving through the corridors, no scent of heartfires burning. It’s all just silence here. Then, at the center of the house, standing as if he has been waiting, is Cain. My breath left me in a slow, controlled exhale. Cain sto
TALONI sit up suddenly, my face hardening as my eyes focus on something unseen. Phoenix stirs next to me, sending a shift in my demeanor. “What’s wrong Talon?” She asks softly.My eyes meet hers, full with a sharpness that speaks of urgency. “Something is wrong at Moonstone. I can see it and I feel it strongly.” In a split second, my eyes flash a deep amber, and Lucas, store restlessly. Phoenix's breath caught as she also realized what was happening?, it’s a signal…we need to return.” “We need to leave now,” I say in a low growl.With no time wasted, I Leap to my feet, Set with determination, I can sense Phoenix’s heart lurching. We have just found ourselves again, and now we are sensing yet another battle. This stand, we will stand by each other's side, no matter what and so we bid our farewells and set out on our journey together with Hosea and Mira. The wind howled through the trees, carrying the scent of pine and the dampness of the wilds. My heart thuds painfully in my chest