I regained consciousness and immediately realized that something was different. Denver was beside me in bed, with a static look filled with distress and concern.I joked, trying to ease the tension: “Assessing which spell you'll use to kill me?” I sat up slowly, but I felt weak and dizzy.“Sophie? You've finally awakened!” he quickly replied.“Finally? How long have I been sleeping?” I asked, surprised.“For... How long do you think?” Denver hesitated for a moment before responding.I looked at him, realizing it was much longer than I had imagined. “For my well-being, just a day... Three days?” I asked curiously.“In reality... It's been a month since you passed out. We were very worried,” he admitted awkwardly.My reaction was one of shock: “A MONTH?” I exclaimed, covering my mouth with my hands.I started coughing with a dry mouth as some memories began to return. Furthermore, I recalled the revelation about my mother's possible dark nature, my father's visit, and the mystery surrou
“You two are enough already,” Elara warned us, rubbing her eyes. She seemed very tired. “Save that energy for the spell. Let's go.”We arrived at the garden and sat around the circle containing the engravings.“How are we going to do this?” I asked, not wanting to reveal my current state.“We need something to lead her to the Alpha,” Denver assessed. “Do you have something he gave you?”I put my hand directly on the necklace I had received on the day of training.“Yes,” I replied.“Great,” he responded. “When we start, you need to focus on the present, on all the memories with the Alpha, and, in the end, chant: Find my mate!”“Is it that simple?” I asked suspiciously.“It's not simple, child,” Elara replied, settling next to me. “I will hold your hand, channeling my magic to assist you. If you can't reach your Alpha, our spirits may be trapped in space-time with no return.”“I...” I said, biting my lip lightly. “I don't want to put you in unnecessary danger, Elara.”“It's my daughter,
The Beta entered the castle and was met with a heartbreaking scene: Selena was crouched in the corner, crying, while the Alpha lay unconscious on the floor.“What happened here?” Oliver growled in the direction of the young witch, asking with concern.She sobbed inconsolably, trying to speak between sobs. “She... She said, I could trust you!”The girl raised her eyes to meet Beta's gaze. He bared his canines, appearing threatening, which made her shrink even more and tremble.“Who said that?” The beta asked, making his voice more menacing.“The woman with blonde hair and unusual eyes,” Selena replied through tears.“Sophie!” exclaimed the wolf, sniffing the air, but not finding any traces that she had been there. “I don't understand how she could be here!”“Extracorporeal magic!” explained the young witch, wiping her tears, clearly exhausted. “Are you going to kill me, aren't you?”“That depends,” growled the impatient Beta. “What did you do to our Alpha?”The girl stared at the enorm
“Do you also fear the darkness?” I finally commented, observing the shadows closing in around us.“I AM A SPAWN OF DARKNESS, WHY SHOULD I FEAR IT?” the beast roared.“Because you've tasted freedom and now shrink from your former home!” I impatiently retorted, struggling to dodge the creatures that came to haunt us.“HARVEY!” Sophie's voice grew more desperate, and I raised my head, the guiding light fading rapidly. The beast seized me with its jaws, forcing me to run at breakneck speed. However, the darkness seemed endless and unyielding. A bright light emerged in front of me, revealing a silhouette.“Take my hand, Harvey!” Agatha smiled, her beauty unchanged as it was in life.“Agatha?” I growled, assuming my human form, while the beast retreated within me.“Quick, I don't have much time... The darkness keeps calling us, they're hungry!” She pointed, and I looked back.A swarm of creatures approached, eager for her magic and anxious to consume us. I firmly grasped Agatha's hand.“Sav
“Denver, you know it was necessary!” Elara shouted, facing the wizard's fury. “It was the hybrid's destiny to join us; we couldn't defy the ancestors!”“TO HELL WITH THE ANCESTORS!” He yelled, his eyes blazing with anger. “You handed your own daughter to them, my future bride!”I felt a wave of indignation and fury emanating from the wizard.“Denver!” I shouted, trying to pacify the situation. “Your fight is with me, not the witches. Leave them alone. Help me draw the dark witch away, and I will surrender to my fate!”I clenched my fists, keeping my gaze steady on the wizard. Elara, worried, yelled:“What are you doing, Sophie? The moment you leave the shield, the dark, which will know where you are and come within her reach!”“It's all right, Elara,” I replied with a reassuring smile. “So, do we have a deal?”“No!” Denver yelled, completely beside himself. “You wolves can't be trusted, you're always lying!”“That's not true; the Alpha kept his word; Selene is alive and safe; they're
I rose, standing tall like a werewolf, with sharp claws ready to tear her apart.“Child, don't be audacious; we don't want to kill you just yet.” The witch's eyes sparkled with deep darkness. “It's not the time yet, is it? Come with us, your destiny awaits.”“Go exactly where?” I growled, filling my hands with light magic. “What do you mean by 'they won't kill me yet'?”“You've always been so curious, haven't you, Sophie?” The witch smiled, revealing rotting teeth, while impatiently staring at me.I lowered my hands, sensing a faint familiar tone in her voice—my mother's voice. I recalled that out-of-body experience and the revelation she had brought me.“Mom?” A tear rolled down from my fierce eyes, wetting my facial fur. “Is it really you?”The witch raised her chin even higher toward me in a defiant pose.“Who do you think I am, hybrid?” She asked with disdain, toying with dark magic in her fingers, her eyes completely black.“Philippa!” I swallowed hard, realizing her indifference
“It's okay, Alpha, we're going to end this damn thing once and for all,” she growled determinedly.Harvey assumed a werewolf stance by my side, and we advanced against the shadows. The Alpha cut through the darkness, breaking down its barriers, while I cast divine light magic through my claws, granted by the prayers I had uttered. The witch retreated, and I could feel her fear and unease.“CURSED!” She shouted, gritting her teeth. “YOU CAN'T DEFEAT THE SHADOWS!”The cursed one then moved her fists, creating a hurricane of hands and thorns in our direction, seemingly imbued with silver, and upon touching my skin, a burning sensation spread. I let out a roar of pain, causing the Alpha to look at me. He launched himself onto my body, knocking me to the ground and protecting me with his imposing figure.I tried to crawl out from under him, but the storm above us was overwhelming. I saw drops of blood trickling through his fur. Furthermore, I raised my hands and chanted:“By divine forces,
“SOPHIE… You need to find us.” A voice echoed in my mind during the dream, like a whisper that crossed the veils of my consciousness.“Find who? Who are you?” I asked, confused, as the initial darkness gave way to a field of flowers, their beauty illuminating the scene.“We are the bearers of your answers... Come, child, destiny awaits you!” The voice resonated more intensely, revealing a splendid house in the center of the field. I approached, and the door opened before me. Inside, three women and the young boy that I had rescued in the forest were seated in comfortable armchairs, looking at me with expectation.The door slammed shut, and I felt myself being dragged backward as dark, dense clouds formed in the sky, heralding the arrival of shadows.“NO ONE CAN SAVE YOU!” The dark voice of the witch echoed menacingly.I woke up abruptly, my hand instinctively going to my ribs, which burned with each breath.“What happened, human?” The Alpha asked, assessing my condition, still sitting
“With the moon's shackles as a witness and the pack's roar as a guide, I entwine the destinies of the wolf and the Succubus. Sealing shadows, I weave the magical veil that will protect the beast, where the alpha's mind and the essence of the Succubus will merge in an indissoluble pact. May the raised veil be an impenetrable shield, where not even the shadows of temptation dare disturb lupine harmony. So be it, under the moonlight, sealed in eternity.” Years had passed since the last battle against the dark witch, a lapse of time that felt like an eternity without catching a glimpse of my beloved nephew. I stared at the sky tinted with orange hues by the sunset, heralding the imminent night that unfolded to make way for lunar majesty. A sigh escaped my lips as I closed my eyes at the riverbank, chanting a prayer of protection to the ancestors, imploring them to safeguard my descendant wherever his journey might lead him. I wished for him to find peace and love, yearning for a day when
I opened my eyes and surveyed the surroundings. We were in a stunning garden in front of a lake filled with fish, accompanied by ancient songs that filled the air. The pack leader stood, extending his hands to help me up.“Where are we?” I asked, raising my eyebrows, perplexed.“I believe we have entered the afterlife of our ancestors...” he replied, examining the surroundings where only the melodies echoed. “Someone brought our souls here!”“You're right, King Lycan, it was I who summoned you!” We turned in the direction of the voice echoing behind us; it was Phillipa, smiling gently. “Daughter.”She approached to hug me, but I took a step back, standing behind the alpha, who wrinkled his nose and growled at my mother.“I'm sorry... I shouldn't...” Phillipa whispered.“Why did you bring us here?” Harvey inquired firmly, his voice sharp.“Calm down, Lycan. I can assure you that my intentions are genuine,” Phillipa sighed, turning her gaze towards me. “Sophie, please, can you at least
He hurled the silver wolf towards me, and I gripped it tightly, chanting magic to keep our bodies in place. Shadowy hands emerged from the rift, grabbing the beast's paws and pulling with force; it roared, attempting to resist. Harvey grabbed my arms, still with closed eyes:“My essence... the beast!” He fainted again, his almost transparent life thread visible as a line, connecting to the beast.“I understand, Alpha, I understand...” I kissed his forehead, releasing him and allowing the hole to pull me, feeling the force of the rift.The beast held me tightly, grabbing my wrists. “Are you mad, Hybrid?” The beast roared. “You'll be consumed by darkness as soon as you pass through the rift.”I smiled at the creature, which widened its eyes in shock.“I will save both of you, close the rift, and bring Nyxara to be by your side... Now I understand.” I sighed, smiling. “You were never the curse; you were the alpha's essence; you came as a guardian, but the shadows corrupted you before.”
POV: SOPHIEI struggled to keep my eyes open as I watched the sinister creature rise in the air, flying and gliding with the Alpha in its arms. Even in his feral form, my mate seemed tiny in the face of the imposing winged creature that held him aloft. My eyes felt heavy, and I closed them for a moment. Suddenly, a deafening roar made the ground tremble. As I opened my eyes again, I witnessed King Lycan staggering and speaking with difficulty, addressing the witch.“You need to get up, Hybrid...” a voice resonated through the wind. “He won't endure for much longer!”“Harvey...” I whispered, trying to lift my body. I felt magic swirling from head to toe, caressing me gracefully and dispelling some of the drowsiness that afflicted me.The Alpha's roar was thunderous, followed by a silence that seemed to freeze everything around. The smell of rust became almost palpable in the air. I turned in his direction, surprised to see him smiling as charmingly as the first time he teased me. His l
POV: HARVEYWe approached the witch, and Sophie was nearly unconscious. We let out a deafening roar.“Beast, don't hurt her!” I warned the creature, emphasizing the importance of not touching my Luna.“I have no interest in killing her, but the witch... Oh, we'll have fun with her!” roared the beast in my mind, eagerly.In our werewolf form, we were possessed by a fierce demon, thirsty for blood and war. The dark witch shuddered subtly, summoning various creatures of darkness to attack us, in a desperate attempt to stop our advance towards her!“Hold us back! I need time with the hybrid!” shouted the dark witch.“Don't even think about it!” I exclaimed, leaping over the creatures and stopping in front of the she-wolf, who struggled not to completely faint.“Alpha...” Sophie murmured with difficulty.“Don't worry, we'll protect her!” Despite the mixture of voices, she smiled upon realizing that the Beast and I were working together.“If you want my mate, you'll have to face us!”“Ah, s
“Stay alert; we're not alone,” the alpha growled, sniffing the surroundings. I did the same, looking up at the sky and spotting the silhouette of the dark witch, whose laughter echoed shortly after.“Well, well, visitors in our illustrious home…” the dark witch spoke playfully, invading the space with her darkness. Her dull eyes were even more drained, and the skin more deteriorated, with dark veins bulging from her neck.“You look terrible, witch!” taunted the Lycan king.“Cursed wolf, I've never been better... And your son, how is he? Oh, yes, he has become a puppet of our king!” She laughed, provoking a loud growl from me, displaying my fangs. “Oh, Luna, calm down; soon you will join us!”“What do you mean by that?” the Alpha demanded.“As you can see, my shell can no longer contain my powers; I need a new one.” The dark witch amused herself. “And now that the Shadow King has obtained a toy more powerful than you, hybrid, I can use her as I please!”“Over my dead body.” I roared th
“You're so beautiful, human,” he softly growled in my ear. “I always crave you!”I smiled, delicately nibbling his neck in response.“Show me how much you desire...” I teased, defiant.Growling, Harvey captured my breasts, running his tongue over the nipples, alternating between caresses, bites, and whispers. Every contact sent shivers through me; his advances grew more intense, and I wrapped my legs around his hips, deepening the connection. Loud moans echoed with increasing intensity, culminating in a simultaneous climax.“Now we're ready for battle,” the alpha roared in my ear. “Shall we leave now?” I arched my eyebrows. The Lycan king kissed me, supporting his arms beside my neck and staring intensely for a moment.“If we want to rescue Conan, we need to leave... We've healed enough to reach him,” he replied, still close. “Human, if it were up to my desires, our pup would never have suffered. We would be a strong, complete family, and I would never leave from inside you.”“What ar
“Hybrid?” Morgana called my attention, handing me an Orcs necklace and kneeling in front of me. “During the unsuccessful extraction, Elara managed to pull a small fragment of his dark soul, trapping it in the stone. I believe her idea was to save some part of him.”Holding the stone in the palm of my hand, I observed its transparency and the light moving within. I closed my eyes, squeezing them in my hands, hoping to feel a small fragment of his presence.“Don't lose hope!” The reclusive witch stood up, nodding towards Selena, who was screaming in distress. “She needs us.”I nodded, standing up and going to my friend. I sat beside her, enveloping her in my arms in a tight embrace.“I'm so sorry,” I said in a hushed tone, allowing our pain and tears to mix.“Why didn't she step back? Didn't she cast a spell against him?” Selena moved out of my arms to confront me. “Why didn't she defend herself?”“She wanted to get close enough to the pup to extract a fragment of his soul without the S
I stopped, staring into his narrowed eyes, noticing the distress reflected in them. Harvey shared the same anguish, feeling the pain and despair of the pup. He restrained himself, resisting the urge to tear apart the witches who were trying to help us.“Damn it, he'll never trust us again!” I hugged Harvey, tears mixing with mine.“We'll figure this out,” the alpha whispered, caressing my hair.More bolts of power were directed at Conan's body, which was trembling compulsively. The sky darkened even more like a huge shadow was approaching.“Lycan King!” Morgana shouted.“Shit!” the alpha roared, transforming into his lupine form.“What's happening?” I asked, wiping my eyes.“The Dark King has noticed what we're doing; stay alert!” he instructed.Dark laughter echoed in the area, mixed with malevolent whispers. The air became dense, impregnated with a rotten odor, while dark creatures hovered like shadows in the sky and among the mountains. The ground began to shake, as if an earthquak