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
PHOENIX“Welcome back, Alpha and Luna,” Cain says, his tone laced with hinged enthusiasm. The pack has missed you. I hope your journey was fruitful.”Phoenix immediately feels Talia, bristle within her. There is something too calculated about Cain’s demeanor and it’s taken this long to notice that there was more to his supposed dislike for me. I exchange glances with Talon, who I know feels the same way because his jaw tightens in silent agreement. “Thank you, Cain,” Talon replied, his voice neutral. “We will be back in Pack training soon. For now, we need to spend some time alone.”Cain’s eyes flicker with a mix of curiosity and frustration. “Of course, Alpha. Although…the pack has been restless again. Perhaps some clarity on your journey would help reassure them. Transparency is key in leadership, after all.”I step forward instantly on Talia’s bidding, my eyes locking with Cain’s. “Whatever we do as Alpha and Luna of this pack is for their benefit. Trust that we will always share
CAINThe dimly lit cabin smells of damp wood and decay, a perfect metaphor for my swirling thoughts. I sit on an old, creamy chair, my hands gripping the arms so tightly that my knuckles turn white. Lucius had reported Talon’s move earlier and it keeps replaying in my mind like an echo. A private meeting? Why? The question gnaws at me, and I can’t shake the feeling that they know something monumental.“They are planning something, Rave,” I mutter, my voice low and venomous as I address him, my wolf. “Talon does not make a move without purpose, and I know his Luna isn’t as innocent as she appears.”“They may have something they’ve kept a secret,” Rave speaks in agreement. “Whatever it is, it’s key to taking them down,”I stand, pacing the length of the cabin. The wooden floor creaks under my boots, but the sound is drowned out by the storm of ideas swirling in my head. I have tried everything to get them out of my way, but that girl, her loyalty lies with Talon. “We need to act quickl
I adjust my worn cloak around my shoulders as I and Lucius weave through the crowded streets of the small border town. It is a perfect spot for anonymity. The faint smell of wood smoke mingles with the tang of freshly baked bread, but I focus elsewhere. My eyes scan the faces of the townsfolk, humans going on and about their day, oblivious to the shadowy world of wolves, but hunters can’t say the same.“Are you sure they will show?”Lucius asks in a low voice, his usual confidence undercut by a trace of nervousness.“They will come,” I reply curtly, my tone brooking no argument. “Hunters usually have ears to the ground. Especially for information about the golden wolf, especially after the last time.”Lucius nods but keeps silent, trailing closely behind me.The hunters meet somewhere not too far, it’s an inconspicuous tavern tucked between two crumbling brick buildings, but I know better. Inside, deals are struck, information is exchanged, and, more importantly, alliances are forged.
The air in Moonstone territory is crisp and cool, and the faint scent of the forest and dew settle over the pack grounds. It is another training day, one of the many sparring sessions we usually hold to keep our warriors sharp. And for some unknown reasons, Talon has been pushing the pack harder and ever, ensuring that they are always prepared for anything that might come their way. Even though his leadership has been steady and unwavering, today, I have a different plan, one that requires all my patience and cunning. I stand off to the side, my gaze lingering on Talon as he commands the pack in their drills. His posture is perfect, his movements sharp. The warriors are moving in perfect synchronization, their bodies as fluid as they spare. I have to admit, Talon has always been the impressive Alpha to the pack and there’s no doubt on their end. But that’s why I am here, I will do everything to change that. I have to find a way to distract him and divert his attention for my plan to
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