Date 14. The peace and tranquility that have long shrouded the Lunaria Forest have been shattered. It was caused by a horde of Xylvaneth Pack, exhausted by unrest.The noise was thunderous. The silence was oppressive. Every breath was no longer comforting as seconds passed in uncertainty.Restlessness, like a thick darkness, deepened, casting a shadow over hope. The future was shrouded in the uncertain clouds of fate. Everything became one, then clumped together, giving rise to despair.Hope rebelled. In gazes that tried to pierce the dark night, they offered prayers. Was there a chance that fate would smile upon them?Days have turned into months. Time unfolded in units of years. All endurance and patience became silent witnesses of a long wait. It was not wrong for them to demand a solution now."Oh, children of the wolves!"The echoing voice of Ursa Waverly, The Sacred Elder of the pack, resounded. She broke the silence of the night with a call that echoed through the air. Both han
Azera Cordelia Ross tried to remember the reasons that had successfully compelled her to return to the village of Avaluna, her birthplace and the place where she had spent her childhood with memories that were anything but pleasant. As far as she remembered, she had decided to accept the offer of her college friends who had invited her for a vacation to La Bay Beach. But here she was, in a dilapidated house with blood dripping from her forehead.Era shouldn't have come back. That irrational decision proved to be yet another reason why not everyone has a hometown worth longing for. She should have erased the name Avaluna from her life and continued to live as an orphan.In Era's eyes, she stopped having a family about ten years ago, when her mother, Sylvie Blair, took her last breath. Sylvie died and a life of misfortune began.Era's childhood was a sad time, but without Sylvie, her life became a living hell. She no longer had a protector, defender or comforter.The days became an endl
In a place untouched by ordinary humans, there was an extraordinary structure that bordered the southeastern side of the Lunaria Forest. Its location was somewhat hidden behind towering ancient trees and orderly mountain ranges. At first glance, the eyes would be deceived, unable to find its presence. Nature seemed to conspire to keep its existence a well—guarded secret from the outside world.The building was no ordinary house. Resembling a skyscraper, its design resembled the castle often mentioned in children's bedtime stories. Sturdy and large pillars surrounded it, giving it a luxurious and ancient appearance. Next to it was a vast courtyard, more accurately described as an endless garden.A neatly made and meticulously maintained path was lined with small stones. Various aromatic flowering plants formed colorful paths. There was also a small pond with a beautiful fountain.As far as the eye could see, the green grass became a soothing carpet. The chirping of birds, reminiscent o
Aaron Rivera knew that finding a Luna was always a serious problem for any pack, especially the Xylvaneth Pack, which had been without a Luna for a total of 14 years. As a watcher who had spent most of his life in the werewolf world, he knew that this was the first time an Alpha hadn't found his mate. So, he wasn't surprised to find the Alpha returning in a foul mood."I hope Ursa's prediction is right this time. Because if not..."Aaron approached with a tray in his hand. On it was a cup of warm tea. He said, "Please, have some, Alpha. A cup of chamomile tea is said to calm the mind.""Do you think what I need right now is a cup of chamomile tea?"Aaron smiled, looking casual in the face of the Alpha's emotional outburst. "Certainly not, but I'm sure you need something to clear your throat. You've been yelling too much lately, Alpha."Sharp eyes pierced Aaron, but he remained calm as before. He seemed unafraid to confront the Alpha's truly unstable emotions of late."Please, Alpha Os
Era was absolutely sure that the injury to her head was no joke; it could even be said to be more serious than she first thought. That stone earlier must have caused the blood vessels in her head to burst, causing her to lose her mind."Alpha? So, the Alpha mentioned is not a name? Instead, it's a title for the leader of the werewolf pack? Oh, how absurd."Era closed her eyes. Her hand went up to her head, and then she shook it. "I must still be unconscious."Oscar turned to Landon. "Why her?""Just a moment," Landon said as he approached. He approached Era. "Stay calm, Alpha. I'll examine her."Oscar reluctantly stepped aside, giving Landon room to examine Era. He watched with crossed arms, his face showing signs of discomfort."How is she? Is she okay?"Landon checked the IV flow and sighed briefly. "I'm pretty sure she's fine. She just seems to be... in shock.""Shock?"Landon nodded. He watched Era's expression as sh
Now it was Oscar who was shocked. He turned around and looked at Ursa with big eyes."Can't we do it tomorrow night?"Ursa shook her head. "No, Alpha. Even if there is a full moon tomorrow night, it's not a truly full moon. We cannot perform the sacred ceremony."Oscar clenched his mouth. His expression showed an inner struggle that wasn't easy to contain. Ursa spoke quickly again."Not even tonight, Alpha. Besides the need for preparation, and Era is asleep, you remember that we just performed the Sacred Ceremony last night."Oscar closed his eyes. His hand left Era's hair, then clenched into a fist. Heavy, but finally he nodded."You're right. I will have to wait until next month."Ursa felt relieved. Luckily, she could convince Oscar."I have an idea. At least make sure that Era doesn't try to escape. I'm sure she'll stay here and accept her werewolf identity when she sees reality with her own eyes."Ursa's intuition
If he wanted to follow his desires, Oscar would surely join Era in bed. After all, it was his bed, his room. But Ursa convinced Oscar that Era needed rest. Despite her physical injuries and fatigue, she had also experienced shock several times. Sleeping together and other surprising scenes were clearly not good for her.So, Oscar reluctantly moved to another room that Aaron had prepared. He lay down on the bed and stayed awake until morning.Oscar gathered Philo, Aaron, and Ursa. They sat at a round table in the garden, where several delicious dishes were served, and ate breakfast together."So, Philo."Philo had just picked up his fork and knife and was about to take the first bite, but Oscar spoke to him. So, he put the utensils back down."What about Mosha? Have you dealt with him?"Philo nodded. "Yes, Alpha. They are no longer of this world.""Good," Oscar said as he enjoyed his breakfast. "I'm sure he would continue to look for E
The Palace was silent, much like any other day. Silence enveloped it as if time stood still. Some people were visible, but almost without any signs of life. They breathed, walked, and worked almost without making a sound.Only occasionally did they speak, when curiosity arose and finally forced them to ask questions. Even then, only after making sure no other ears would hear."Have you seen her? I heard she's from the Avaluna village.""Oh, really? Avaluna Village? The village that never sees the sunlight? How is that possible? I'd rather think there are vampires there than werewolves.""Exactly, and honestly, I doubt that woman is the one. Ursa could be wrong, and—""Ahem!"The clearing of the throat ended the small talk. They turned reflexively, their eyes widening."Ursa."Ursa said nothing, but continued down the corridor. Her indifference made them look at each other with an uncomfortable feeling, and they resumed th
The silver-white glow of the ceiling lights dimmed automatically, adjusting to the late hour. It created a hushed atmosphere, punctuated only by the low hum of medical equipment. A precious silence, meant to allow exhausted bodies to rest.Unfortunately, Era couldn't rest as she was supposed to. Her body was tired, her bones felt shattered, but the weight on her chest was so heavy that she couldn't bring herself to lie down.Sitting on the hospital bed, Era remained still, a thin blanket draped over her legs. Her back was propped up against a pile of pillows, but there was no sense of comfort. Her fingers lay limp in her lap, revealing the IV line embedded in her left hand.Accompanying Era was Oscar, standing near the window. His back was to her, his sturdy silhouette framed in the dim light. Dressed in a black shirt, he still couldn't hide the tension that wrapped around his body, a clear sign of the turmoil that raged inside him.Era knew that she should say something. She should e
There was nothing Landon could do. When it came to magic, all his medical expertise was completely useless, and Oscar was painfully aware of that.The pallor on Oscar's face grew worse, his expression resembling that of a lifeless corpse. His heart seemed to have stopped and his blood felt as if it had frozen. He was numb, and the only sensation left in him was terror.Magic had never been good for anyone, especially werewolves, and this knowledge was driving Oscar dangerously close to the edge of his sanity. His breathing became erratic, his body trembled and his eyes darted around wildly, as if searching for the answers he desperately needed. The mere thought that Era's life was in danger hit him like an endless storm of despair."Damn you, Freddy. I swear I won't stand idly by," Oscar growled in a deep, threatening voice. Every word he spoke was laced with unmistakable anger. "You will pay dearly for what you've done."For Era's sake, Oscar would do whatever it took to make sure Fr
That was exactly what Era hoped. She didn't want to stay in such a pitiful state for too long. So of course she listened to Landon's advice. She would get plenty of rest and make sure she recovered as quickly as possible.For Oscar, however, things were a little different. Landon's examination was indeed complete, and the results were reassuring—Era wasn't seriously injured and her life wasn't in danger. Still, his vigilance didn't waver in the slightest. So, he turned to Era and said, "Landon's right, Era. If you feel the slightest discomfort, no matter what it is, tell him immediately. Don't even think about keeping it to yourself.""Oscar," Era murmured melodically, rolling her eyes dramatically before continuing. "Maybe it's time for you to calm down. Landon's already examined me." She shook her head, not the least bit surprised by Oscar's overprotective behaviour. "I'm fine and..."Something crossed Era's mind, leaving her words hanging in the air. Her expression changed as well,
There was nothing Oscar wanted more at the moment than to make sure everything was all right. As soon as Dree left, he turned to Landon, who had been waiting patiently. "Check on Era right away. I want to know everything about her condition," he said.Landon nodded. "Understood, Alpha."Era, on the other hand, showed no resistance, even though all she really wanted at that moment was to rest. Her body felt completely exhausted and cried out to be laid down, but she decided to follow Oscar's wishes. After all, she knew that Oscar wouldn't feel at ease until he was sure that everything was really all right.Look, Era. Oscar has been staring at you the whole time. I bet he's counting the wounds on your body. I'm sure he's making sure the attacker feels ten times as much pain as you.Era started to deny her wolf spirit's words, but stopped herself when she realised the truth behind them. Oscar was staring at her—intensely, sharply, and with a focus that said more than any words ever could
Oscar's emotions were in turmoil. It was as if every emotion in the world, whether he had experienced it before or not, had suddenly appeared all at once, creating a whirlwind that made him dizzy.Oscar felt dizzy. His world seemed to sway, giving him the fleeting illusion that everything was unreal. Uncertainty accompanied every step he took, casting doubt on the reality of what his eyes now saw. Is this a dream?Negative thoughts began to cloud Oscar's mind, taunting his reason with doubts that seemed disturbingly logical. Is this really Era?Oscar growled, angry at himself for wrestling with two possibilities. On the one hand, he hoped that Era had returned unharmed. On the other hand, he doubted that nothing had happened while Era was outside the palace. The current situation was far from safe, and Era's life was in danger at any moment.The situation worsened when Oscar remembered Dom's earlier report. Era wasn't alone—she had returned with a vampire.Damn it, Oscar cursed under
The silence and peace of the night was shattered, shattered by the chaos that had thrown Xylvaneth Palace into turmoil. Every inhabitant of the palace, no matter who they were, moved in inevitable panic.Footsteps echoed through the corridors. Desperate cries erupted everywhere. The Omegas exchanged pale-faced glances, unsure of what to do but obey the constant barrage of commands ringing through the air.Amidst the chaos, Oscar stood tall in the main hall. His golden eyes burned with rage, scanning everyone around him as if looking for someone to blame for what had happened.Oscar had just woken up, perhaps ten minutes ago. His wounds were completely healed. He felt strong again, as he had before. Unfortunately, this brought him no joy.Era was gone. She was not at his side when Oscar awoke. She hadn't even been to the palace kitchen to meet Aaron.At first, Oscar assumed that Era was resting in her room, deliberately trying not to disturb his sleep. But he was wrong. He didn't find
Now the throbbing wasn't just in Era's head—it had reached her heart as well. An indescribable feeling surged through her chest, leaving her stunned for a moment.With her head bowed, Era's gaze remained fixed on a few strands of hair in her hand. At that moment, she couldn't decide what was worse: the fresh wound or the fact that the attacker had only taken her hair. Although the attacker hadn't hurt her, that didn't mean his actions hadn't had an impact. On the contrary, the incident unleashed a whirlwind of thoughts in her mind."Era."Dree's voice snapped Era out of her daze. She blinked, then looked at Dree with an expression that defied explanation. Her voice quavered as she spoke, a clear sign that she was suppressing a storm of emotions. "Dree, couldn't you go after him?""I wanted to, but I couldn't," Dree replied, exhaling helplessly. "Didn't I tell you earlier that I sensed someone's presence? Unfortunately, I couldn't pinpoint their location. And yet, nothing escapes my si
Now in wolf form, Era stood tall and unyielding, her sharp gaze fixed on her attackers. She radiated a powerful aura that was both intimidating and unshakable. With a ferocious growl, she lunged forward and slashed at the first wolf with her sharp, formidable claws.The first wolf howled in pain and was thrown aside. This enraged the others, who roared furiously and charged again.Era didn't falter. She deftly deflected a snap bite aimed at her neck, twisting her body and narrowly avoiding the sharp teeth in a matter of seconds.Their claws clashed, sending sprays of blood into the air. The sound of their struggle tore through the night, a deafening cacophony of snarling and tearing flesh. The battle raged on, brutal and relentless, with no room for mercy.Era moved with agility and precision, meeting each onslaught with fierce resistance. Though surrounded, her fighting spirit remained undimmed. She refused to allow fear to enter her mind.But fending off a pack of trained wolves was
The clash of metal echoed, followed by a violent jolt that almost caused Era to lose control. She growled in frustration and quickly turned the wheel to steady her car, which had almost skidded off the road.Era glanced into the rear-view mirror. There she saw a massive figure with glowing green-yellow eyes running parallel to her car.Era’s body instantly froze. It dawned on her that it wasn't a human, but a wolf, and certainly not an ordinary one. It was much larger than a normal wolf, its dark fur shimmering in the moonlight.Era swallowed hard and gathered her courage. She shifted her focus back to the road, trying to assess the situation, but at the same time more massive shadows emerged from either side of the forest. They moved quickly, bursting through the undergrowth, stalking her car like a pack of hunters closing in on their prey."Damn it!" Era cursed, gripping the wheel tightly. She stepped on the accelerator, deciding that fleeing the pack of wolves was her best option.