The Black Moon pack was in high spirits. Maya, whose heart was brimming with joy, threw a small party just between her pack members. She was excited as she just found her mate. And he was someone she loved so much.Her joy knew no bounds. Everyone ate and drank happily.Maya looked around but didn't see Naya. Neither did she see her brother, Alpha Novak.She felt the need to go and check on them. Things have gone from bad to worse with Novak and Naya, his mate. It bothered Maya.Naya had always complained about Novak's seeming attachment to Reyana. Even though he doesn't see her, he still somehow had a soft spot for her and she had always felt threatened by it.Maya had tried severally to let Naya know that it could be purely political and nothing more, but Naya doesn't believe all of that.The worst thing is, Novak doesn't even care what Naya thinks or feels."There you are!" Maya exclaimed, her voice laced with playful disappointment. "The festivities are dull without your radiant p
Randall stared at her in silence before walking away from the table he rested on, "I can't deal with this right now. Both of you, leave..." He ordered, barely containing his rage."Think, Randall! Your heart clouds your judgment! It will lead this pack to ruin!" Klara snapped at him for the first time ever. She was tired of him being unreasonable,Randall was shocked at her outburst. His head whipped around, surprise momentarily breaking the mask of rage. "Klara?" he breathed, his voice hoarse with disbelief."Keep calm and pay attention to all we have to say. If you still aren't convinced, then we'll never bother you again," Aldric intervened, "We've crossed the line Shota never wanted anyone to cross. We should as well finish the crossing. Hear us out, and you'll know why we are certain she is the chosen one."Aldric's words seemed to calm him down a bit.Randall's gaze flickered to Aldric, then back to Klara. "Tell me." He said, perching on the edge of his bed, giving them his atte
The atmosphere in the Blood Crescent pack seemed very busy. The entire pack members were occupied with preparation for the ritual.Alpha Randall addressed everyone just moments ago, opening up to them about the prophecy that had plagued them years ago. He also told them about the solution to it all, which was his wonderful bride, Visha.The pack erupted with tremendous excitement. Even though this had been kept away from them for a long time, they felt happy, knowing that it was a solution that was being proffered, not the actual problem.The love and respect they had for Visha heightened. They knew it... They knew Visha was special after she had saved them all the other day.The excitement of the pack members felt like a mockery to Klara. She busied herself with the preparation for the ritual. Her face reflected the sadness she felt. Above the sadness, there was the terror. The terror of incurring curses instead of blessings.She somehow hoped that the scouts who had gone out to sear
Panic tightened its icy grip around Klara's throat as the Blood Witches ascended the central platform, ready to begin the ritual.Alpha Randall stood stiffly beside them, his face holding a desperate hope. He truly believed Visha was the key to saving their pack and unlocking more blessings from the Moon Goddess. Never in all his years had he felt such certainty and strong conviction.Klara scanned the area for the hundredth time, yet there was still no sign of the scouts or Reyana. Without Reyana here, without proof, Klara was powerless to stop the ritual. She would be seen as a traitor by the Alpha.The ritual had begun, and in a few moments, the marking would take place. Her heart beat desperately against her ribs.She stole a glance at Visha, who stood just beside the Alpha, expecting to see a little bit of nervousness in her or even an atom of panic or doubt. But Visha stood unbothered, her face calm, almost expectant.Klara barely paid attention to all that was going on. Thankfu
The chamber was quiet with a single candlelight illuminating the room.The figure on the bed tossed weakly, eyes fluttering open, taking in the familiar environment.Disoriented, she took in the familiar surroundings, a frown creasing her brow. "Where is everyone?" she rasped, her voice cracking with disuse. Like a lost pup, she darted her gaze around the empty room, "How long have I been out?"Reyana stood up frantically when she realized she was alone. In her room."Reagan?" She called, wondering why he wasn't back yet, “Didn't he say he was just stepping out? Did I sleep for so long? Did Klara come back and find me sleeping?" A torrent of questions bombarded her mind,She felt a dull headache hitting the side of her head. Sitting up, she tentatively massaged her temples, the cool linen sheets whispering against her skin.She wondered how late into the night it was because the entire place seemed way too quiet.The quietness was broken by the collective shouts of joy erupting from a
A crimson rage contorted Alpha Randall's face, the veins in his neck bulging. Every muscle in his body screamed at the unexpected sight of Reyana as he wondered why Reyana always had to embarrass him on essential occasions, every single time."Reyana?" he roared, the word scraping against his throat like a curse. "What in the name of the Moon Goddess do you think you're doing?"This was not one of those mere gatherings where she gets to try to steal the spotlight. This was right in the presence of the Blood Witches, for Selene's sake!"Reyana? What are you doing?" Randall asked with frustration in his tone. He had already had enough frustration for the night. He'd lost two vital treasures of his pack. That's more than enough to deal with.Reayan stood unmoving. She didn't care about the eyes that glared at her. Some looked at her with disdain. Those who had already seen her as an opportunist who always wanted to steal the spotlight from Visha hated her even more."Take her away," Rand
"Why do you keep doing this to her? She has done nothing but love you, Novak. Enough with the punishment already," Maya flared up at her brother, Alpha Novak, who stood against the cold wall, listening to her blab about whatever.He seemed lost in his own thoughts."Say something!" Maya half-yelled, pulling him out of his reverie."What do you want, Maya?" He asked calmly, "What does Naya want this time?"Maya's fury simmered down, replaced by a wave of deep sadness for her brother. He looked like a man burdened by an invisible weight, his eyes clouded with a worry she couldn't understand. "Novak… please," she pleaded, her voice softening. "Naya has been through so much. She's your mate, for Luna's sake! She deserves your love, not this… this hatred!"Novak let out a harsh, humorless chuckle as he pushed himself away from the wall and stalked towards a heavy oak chest, "Okay." He replied, hoping to end the conversation.Maya noticed he was in a bad mood. Something was definitely wrong
It's been three days after the blood ritual. Everything seemed to go back to normal in the Blood Crescent pack.Visha was already the most loved woman in the pack. Everyone bowed to her everywhere she went, singing songs of praise to her.It twisted Reyana's insides, but she tried her best to mask it, even though it was a bitter pill to swallow.Reyana was now an insignificant shadow. Almost no one paid attention to her, and she felt empty and alone.She had been waiting impatiently for her sister, who promised to send a potion to Klara, but she still hadn't gotten a word from her.Randall demanded to know where she had gone the other day, but he didn't believe her truth when she told him what had happened.Whatever it is that is going on around her was surely happening against her favor.She also hadn't heard from Shota after their last meeting. It was almost as if everyone who held answers for her deserted her.She walked through the pack, heading toward the fortress to see Klara. S
The war was over. The long awaited and anticipated war was finally over. The warriors cleaned up the battlefield as they mourned their fallen warriors.Rashka had ordered his Ashkais to return to the Green Oasis. He was left with a few of his top warriors.They were inside the fortress. Rashka, Randall, Novak, Reyana. All inside.Reagan hurriedly scanned the area. He hadn't seen his pregnant Ria. He was worried. He had looked everywhere. His heart was racing really hard."Ria!" He called desperately but didn't get a response. When no reply came, panic set in, tightening its grip around his chest.Suddenly, his eyes caught sight of her familiar frame among the fallen warriors somewhere around a hidden area, almost outside the battlefield. She was struggling to stand up when she heard Reagan's voice.Ria slowly pushed herself up from the ground, her body aching from the ordeal.Reagan's heart skipped a beat as he saw Ria attempting to rise, her movements sluggish and pained. He sprinted
The name rang a bell. A very negative bell. Kasiri was an ambitious witch who always wanted to associate herself with everything good and prestigious.People wondered why the Alpha hadn't thrown her out of his pack those years. It was even suspected that the Alpha was having an affair with her, which made him unable to take a stance and exile her."How?" Rashka asked with a broken heart. Everyone knew Kasiri. He wondered why his brother fell for her tricks. He had expected his brother to be smarter than that.Randall's voice was thick with remorse as he spoke, his eyes never leaving Rashka's. "Kasiri knew how to manipulate my feelings, how to twist the knife of jealousy deeper into my heart. She convinced me that the only way to gain our parents' respect and the pack's recognition was to outshine you—to take the leadership from you."Rashka's face hardened as he processed the information, the history of deceit unraveling before him. "She played on your insecurities, pushed you to betr
With a sickening crunch, Rashka's paw connected with Randall's side, sending him crashing to the ground. The pain was excruciating. He coughed blood as he gasped for air.Randall lay sprawled on the blood-soaked earth. His breath came in ragged gasps. His vision blurred at the edges, and the world seemed to tilt and sway.His gaze traveled in the direction of Reyana. He watched in dread as Reyana unleashed the full extent of her abilities. It was as if she was a goddess descending upon the battlefield to deliver righteous judgment.His warriors were clearly outnumbered. A lot of them were already dead.He stood up weakly, trying to raise his sword, his arm heavy and trembling. He could barely hold the weapon, let alone defend himself. He was bleeding profusely from all sides of his wounded body.It was almost as if his healing abilities were no longer there, even before he lost connection with his wolf. Rashka came prepared with dark powers that no one could ever imagine.Rashka raise
Alpha Randall was proud of his warriors. At the same time, he was thankful for Alpha Parthe's warriors. But at this point, he saw a very difficult situation facing them. The war seemed impossible to win.His warriors were totally outnumbered, and Alpha Parthe's warriors, despite their skills, were acting based on their Alpha's order: 'Leave the battle the moment one hundred of his men are down.' Alpha Parthe likes his warriors the same way he likes his women. He doesn't tolerate losses. And if it isn't his own battle, he doesn't see why his men should risk their lives saving another pack, no matter what the deal was.A cold dread washed over Randall as he watched Alpha Parthe's warriors begin their retreat. The signal was clear: one hundred of their men had fallen, and as per their agreement, they were withdrawing.Randall's heart raced, and his mind scrambled for a solution. He couldn't blame Parthe for protecting his forces under his stringent rules of engagement, yet the sting of
Randall's vision blurred with pain and anger. He could barely process Rashka's words, his mind struggling to reconcile the reality before him. "Reyana," he called out, his voice strained. "What has he done to you?"Reyana's eyes glinted with mischief and darkness, "This is who I am, Randall," she replied, her voice devoid of emotion. "Rashka has shown me the truth. Our destiny is to rule, not to serve."Randall's heart shattered at her words, but he knew he couldn't afford to lose himself in grief. He gritted his teeth against the pain and forced himself to stand. The wound in his side burned, but he refused to let it weaken him further.Randall tightened his grip on his sword, his resolve hardening. "I won't let you destroy everything we've built," he declared. "I will fight until my last breath.""Your last breath is all I desire, brother," Rashka said with a cruel smile and walked back to the warriors he had come with.Reyana followed him behind.Randall's vision blurred with a mix
The war was a maelstrom of steel and blood, tearing through the heart of the Blood Crescent pack.The war had begun in full force. The chaos was heart-wrenching. It seemed Rashka's army had one assignment - destroy everything that made up the Blood Crescent pack.They were not soldiers fighting for honor or glory; they were instruments of destruction, their eyes burning with a cold, inhuman light. They tore down buildings with savage glee, their laughter echoing through the chaos.Women and children screamed, fear consuming them.The Ashkais barely had the time to fight. It was almost like they weren't scared to die.Of course, they weren't. Not that they were actual wolves. They were just Rashka's twisted creations."Protect whatever you can! We can't lose all our homes!" Randall yelled into the air as he lounged at one of the Ashkais who was headed toward the homes for the elderly.Alpha Parthe had sent about a thousand warriors. His armies could never be killed by mere blades, which
"Make sure every able-bodied warrior is armed and ready. We can't let them breach our borders." He ordered Xular, the new Head of his warriors, as he dished out orders to his men."Alpha! Xular!" Two men ran breathlessly toward the warriors who were warming up for the war ahead. They looked troubled."What happened?" Xular stepped forward."The armory! The armory is on fire! It's been set ablaze!" One of the men said almost breathlessly."What?" Randall asked, "Armory ablaze?" he repeated, disbelief and a growing sense of dread washing over him. The armory was their lifeline, their teeth against the world. Without it, they were defenseless pups facing a hungry wolf pack. His eyes widened in shock as his legs propelled him towards the armory without a second thought.As they hurried toward the armory, they saw the women and children coming from the direction of the Shelter."Where are you all going? You should be at the Shelter..." Randall began, but his voice was drowned out by the ch
"What?" Randall said, holding her by both arms, "How did you know?""He told me. Last night." She replied, getting Randall even more confused."How? Did he come here? How did no one see him?" Randall almost panicked, but he had to be calm."No, Randall. The Sigil. With the Sigil of possession, I am never far from Rashka. Prepare for what's to come, Randall." Reyana said, walking away into her chamber.Since she woke up that morning, she had been feeling strange. The feeling of hatred and pain she felt while at the Oasis seemed to intensify after her encounter with Rashka last night.As Reyana moved through the dimly lit corridors of the fortress, a wave of nausea washed over her. The Sigil on her back throbbed with a dull, insistent pain, its faint glow pulsing in rhythm with her heartbeat.She stumbled into her chambers, closing the door behind her with trembling hands. The room seemed to close in around her, the shadows elongating and shifting as if they were alive.She felt utmost
Visha was dragged from the dungeon, her wrists bound in iron shackles that rattled with every step. Her heart raced. She knew this was the end for her.Memories of how she had lived her life and how she was meant to live came flooding her. Regrets had become her best companion throughout her stay in the dungeon, but there was nothing she could do to save herself.Her sister had warned her. But she was blinded by stupid feelings. Feelings that they had been taught never to let get in their way.No one is coming to her aid. Not Novak. Not the Master. Not even her sister. Because she had gone against everyone just to be with Randall. The same Randall who was going to be her executioner today.Reyana stood beside Randall in the middle of the crowd, her gaze fixed on Visha. A cold satisfaction crept into her heart as she watched her former tormentor face her ultimate fate. The woman who had caused her so much pain was finally going to pay the price.A cruel smirk played on her lips.Randal