*BRIANNE’S POV*I stood there with the other trainees, our eyes fixed on the intense fight in front of us. The fragile-looking girl was surprisingly skilled, her moves were swift and sleek as she battled the wolf in her human form. Despite her efforts, the wolf’s sudden counterattack caught her off guard, and she fell back with a loud thud, clutching her chest in pain.“Enough,” the training instructor yelled, intervening just in time to prevent further injury. The fighters were quickly separated, and the girl was rushed to the pack clinic for treatment.As I watched the scene unfold, my hand instinctively rose to touch my hair, a nervous gesture I’d been repeating all day. I had deliberately left my hair down, trying to conceal the mark on my neck, hoping no one would notice or make a comment on it. “Brianne, you’re next,” the Instructor’s voice cut through my reverie, signaling me to face my opponent.My heart sank as I gazed at the formidable figure waiting for me in the fighting
*BRIANNE’S POV*“Do you know the consequences of shielding a traitor?” Jordyn asked, his voice firm and authoritative. “Not only will my council take action against me, but your pack will also come after silver-black and I don’t want that,” The mysterious man let out a scoffing sound. “Let me get this straight,” He started. “So, you mean you won’t be helping me?” He paused, awaiting a response but only silence greeted him.After a few seconds, I heard his voice again, but this time it was darker and colder than before. Each word seemed to hang in the air like unspoken malice.“Fine,” He said, his voice dripping with venom. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you,”With that, I heard heavy footsteps storming towards the door, making my heart skip a beat. I frantically scanned the area for a hiding spot, my eyes darting around the empty hall. I quickly scrambled into a corner, holding my breath and hoping I wouldn’t be discovered. I didn’t want to get caught eavesdropping.The office doors burst
*BRIANNE’S POV*My jaw dropped. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Slowly, my hand rose to my mouth, every movement filled with shock.“no one aside from my family knows Josh is a hybrid,” Jordyn explained. “To avoid shame and unwanted attention on the family, my mother took Josh to a seer who completely masked the hybrid part of him.”“Whoever sees him thinks he’s a beta,” He added, looking down, as his eyes focused on his hands.“I watched him growing up Bri,” He continued, his voice tight with emotions. “I saw how my mother treated him. She’d beat him for things he didn’t even do.”Tears threatened to fill my eyes. Seeing Jordyn talk about Josh like this was heartbreaking.“Sometimes, he would run up to me and hide me.” He said, letting out a sad, bitter laugh. “I knew my mother was hurt by what my father did, but that doesn’t give her the right to take it out on the innocent boy, does it?” he said, turning to me as if he wanted me to answer.“I’m so fond of him, and I know
*JORDYN’S POV*“what do you think you’re doing, man?” Josh said the moment we stepped out of the room.“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about this.” I apologized, unsure where to even start.He scoffed. “so, you think I didn’t know all along?” He asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm. “I kept seeing those strange letters in your office, and you’ve been acting weird for weeks. The moment I decided to look into it was when I saw the threat letter,” Josh said, his eyes hard, though I could still see the emotions behind them.“Don’t you think is better I handle my own problems? Why do you have to get involved?” Josh asked, frustrated clear in his voice.I frowned at him. “nonsense! Josh. How could I let you deal with this alone? What’s the point of being brothers if we don’t help each other out?” I said, trying to keep my voice as calm as possible, despite the frustration.“This is not only about you, Josh. There’s something more going on here.” I said, focusing my gaze on him.Josh’s express
*JORDYN’S POV*A knock on my door snapped me out of my reverie. I straightened in my chair, my eyes narrowing slightly as Josh stepped into the office.“They are here,” He said, his voice low and controlled, but the tightness in his jaw didn’t escape my notice.I gave a curt nod, forcing myself to stay composed. “I’ll be there shortly,” I replied.Josh lingered for a second longer as if waiting for more, but when I offered nothing more, he left as silently as he came, the door clicking shut behind him.The silence that followed was oppressive. The kind that leaves too much space for unnecessary thoughts to creep in.What if there really is a traitor in our court, lurking but out of sight?The possibility gnawed at me as a dull ache settled in my gut.It was one thing to face enemies outside, but a hidden enemy inside our pack would be far worse.And what if the rival pack is planning something? They’ve always hated silver-black, blaming us for anything that goes wrong in their pack. T
*BRIANNE’S POV*I stared at the sheet of paper in front of me, the words blurring together as I struggled to focus on the exam. My mind felt like it was drifting, constantly pulled away by the weight of everything that had been going on for the past few days.Taking a deep breath, I lifted my head and glanced around the room. Everyone else had their heads down, their eyes glued to their booklets, and pens scratching furiously across the pages. The quiet shuffle of papers and the hum of concentration filled the room but it only made my own distraction feel more pronounced.This was it—my final exams in college. I should’ve been happy, and relieved to be at the edge of freedom, yet I was overwhelmed. The past few days had been a whirlwind of chaos, and the emotional toll was weighing heavy on me. My thoughts were scattered, and tangled up in worries and unresolved feelings. But none of that mattered now.I had no choice but to focus.Clenching the pen tighter in my hand, I forced myself
*BRIANNE’S POV*“Marcus?!” I whispered, the name slipping from my lips before I could stop it.He stood tall, his dark hair rumpled by the wind, his eyes locked on me with a familiar intensity that sent a shiver down my spine. My pulse quickened, and for a moment, it felt like the world around me stopped. Everything else….the noise of students, Mary’s chatter—all faded into the background.Mary followed my gaze, her face twisting in confusion. “Marcus?”Her tone was sharp, catching onto the tension immediately.My feet felt rooted to the ground, a thousand emotions crashing over me at once—anger, confusion, and even a flicker of something I didn’t want to admit. He wasn’t supposed to be here. He wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near me.Marcus’s lips curved into a half smile, but there was something unreadable in his expression, something that made my stomach tighten. Slowly, he started walking towards us.“Bri?” Mary’s voice cut through my haze. She tugged on my arm, her eyes darting b
*BRIANNE’S POV*I lay on my bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, my thoughts swirling like a storm I couldn’t control. Seeing Marcus again hit me harder than I ever imagined. It was as if the air had been sucked out of me when our eyes met. I had told myself I wouldn’t care if I saw him again, that I had moved on, but the knot in my stomach told me otherwise. My chest felt heavy, the weight of memories I thought I had buried now clawing their way to the surface.I hadn’t left my room all day, the soft glow of the afternoon sun peeking through the curtains now beginning to fade as evening settled in. Every time I Closed my eyes, a familiar scent…yet distant, haunted me. It was like he was both there and not there, lingering in my mind as if to remind me of what we once were, of everything we never became. I shook my head, trying to get rid of this image, but it clung to me stubbornly.I sat up, swinging my legs over the edge of the bed. The room felt suffocating. My breaths were shallo
The story of Jordyn and Brianne has finally come to an end. to all my readers, I want to say the biggest thank you for your support throughout my first book. your kindness and support has been my biggest drive force and motivation. thank you and God bless!
*MARY'S POV*We stood there for a moment, wrapped up in the quiet understanding between us, the noise of the celebration around us fading into the background. It was just the two of us, finally on the same page, finally admitting what we had known all along.Josh pulled me into his arms then, holding me tightly, and for a moment, it felt like the world outside of us didn’t exist. There was just this feeling of completeness, of knowing that we had found something rare, something worth holding on to.“Mary,” Josh murmured against my hair. “I don’t care what happens or how crazy life gets. As long as we’re together, nothing else matters.”I nodded against his chest, my heart full. “Together,” I repeated, the word feeling like a promise, like something unbreakable.We stood there, holding each other, the world going on around us, but for a brief, perfect moment, it felt like time had stopped. And when I pulled back to look at him, his eyes were filled with something deeper than just affect
*BRIANNE'S POV*We moved closer to the altar, where a silver chalice sat filled with sacred water blessed by the elders. Elder Marla raised the chalice, her voice steady as she began the invocation.“Moon Goddess, protector of the packs, guardian of our bonds, we call upon you to witness this union. Bless this Alpha and his Luna, guide them with your wisdom, and strengthen their bond so that it may never be broken. May their love bring prosperity to this pack and honor to your name.”As she spoke, the energy in the clearing seemed to shift. The air grew still, heavy with an almost tangible presence. My heart thudded in anticipation as Jordyn turned to me, his eyes filled with an intensity that sent a shiver down my spine.“This will only hurt for a moment,” he murmured, his voice gentle yet firm.I nodded, tilting my head to expose the curve of my neck where his mating mark already rested—a mark that had bound us in the past but would now be renewed in front of the pack and the Moon G
*BRIANNE'S POV*The day dawned brighter than any I’d ever seen, as if the sun itself knew this was no ordinary morning. I stood in front of the mirror, staring at the reflection of the woman I barely recognized—dressed in a gown that shimmered like moonlight, hair pinned into soft waves, and eyes lined with the faintest hint of gold. It was me, and yet it wasn’t.The house was alive with a flurry of excitement. Women rushed around, pinning flowers into my hair, adjusting the folds of my dress, and murmuring compliments that barely reached my ears. My heart was pounding too loudly to process anything fully.“Brianne,” my mother said softly from the doorway, drawing my attention. She stepped inside, her eyes misty but filled with pride. “You look radiant.”I turned to her, feeling a lump form in my throat. For all the ups and downs we’d been through, having her here today meant the world to me.“Thank you,” I managed, my voice barely above a whisper.She came closer, reaching out to adj
*BRIANNE'S POV*The council chamber was a room of immense power, its high ceilings and stone walls almost intimidating. I stood just outside the heavy oak doors, my palms slightly damp with nerves. Jordyn’s reassuring hand rested on the small of my back, steadying me, but it did little to quiet the storm of thoughts in my head.Why was I even here? The council had never been my ally. Their opposition to Jordyn choosing me as his mate was no secret. They thought I wasn’t good enough to be Luna. I wasn’t born into privilege or power, and their disdain had been a constant shadow since our relationship began.Jordyn leaned closer, his warm breath brushing my ear. “You don’t need to worry about what they think, Brianne. If they say anything disrespectful, I’ll shut it down.”I smiled weakly, appreciating his confidence. “Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.”The doors swung open, revealing the circular council table where the elders were already seated. Each of them turned their heads towar
*JORDYN'S POV*The moment Brianne said yes, my world shifted. It wasn’t just the joy of hearing her acceptance; it was the realization that everything I’d worked for, everything I’d fought to protect, finally had a deeper purpose. She wasn’t just my mate—she was my future, and I wanted the entire world to see it.The day after the proposal, I summoned Mary, Janette, and Josh to discuss the wedding. It wasn’t going to be just any wedding—it would be a mating ceremony, too. A powerful display of unity for both Brianne and me, and for the pack as a whole.“Do you think she’ll be okay with it being both?” Mary asked, leaning back in her chair.“Brianne doesn’t do things halfway,” I replied confidently. “And neither do I. This is our moment, and I want it to reflect everything we are—mates, partners, and leaders.”Janette smirked. “You’re really pulling out all the stops, huh?”“Absolutely,” I said, my tone firm. “This isn’t just for us. It’s for the pack, too. After everything we’ve been
*BRIANNE'S POV*When I arrived at the location Mary had texted me, I was taken aback. It wasn’t the cozy café or lively bar I’d expected. Instead, I found myself standing outside a beautifully decorated venue. Soft fairy lights adorned the entrance, and a path lined with rose petals led the way inside.“What on earth…?” I murmured, stepping cautiously forward.The interior was even more breathtaking. The space was bathed in warm, golden light, with elegant floral arrangements and candles scattered throughout. It felt intimate, magical, and entirely unlike anything I’d anticipated.“Mary?” I called out, glancing around.But she was nowhere to be seen.My heart started to race, a mixture of confusion and anticipation swirling within me. And then, as if drawn by an invisible force, my eyes found him.Jordyn.He stood not too far away, dressed in a sharp black tuxedo that made him look like he’d stepped out of a dream. His dark hair was neatly styled, and his piercing eyes locked onto min
*BRIANNE'S POV*The days after the war felt like a blur of activity and grief. The land bore scars of the battle—scorched earth, shattered buildings, and a heaviness in the air that was difficult to shake. But the pack was resilient, even in their pain.Jordyn wasted no time organizing efforts to rebuild. Under his leadership, everyone pitched in—repairing homes, clearing rubble, and tending to the wounded. It was a collective effort, and though the mood was somber, there was an undercurrent of determination.Jordyn had barely stopped to rest, throwing himself into the work with a single-minded focus. I stayed by his side as much as I could, offering support wherever it was needed.A week after the battle, the pack gathered in the main square. The sun shone brightly overhead, as if trying to wash away the darkness of the past few days. Jordyn stood on a makeshift stage, his posture straight and commanding, but I could see the weight he carried in the set of his shoulders.Josh stood n
*BRIANNE'S POV*The next morning, I found my father in the study, his back to me as he stared out the window.“Do you need something?” he asked without turning around.I stepped inside, closing the door behind me. “We need to talk.”He sighed, finally facing me. “About what?”“About why you can’t seem to support me,” I said, my voice steady but firm.“I support you,” he said, though his tone was dismissive. “I just don’t think throwing yourself into danger is wise.”“I’m not a child anymore, Father. I can make my own decisions.”“And what happens when those decisions get you killed?” he demanded, his voice rising.“That’s enough!” my mother’s voice cut through the tension as she entered the room. She placed herself between us, her gaze stern. “Both of you, stop this. You’re family, not enemies.”My father muttered something under his breath and left the room, leaving me and my mother alone.She turned to me, her expression softening. “He loves you, Brianne. He just… doesn’t know how t