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Lily's POV The stars glimmered faintly against the inky black sky as I stood atop the palace roof, the cool night breeze brushing against my skin. From this vantage point, the kingdom stretched out in serene beauty, its flickering lanterns lighting up the streets like scattered fireflies. I hugged myself, unable to sleep, though Alex lay peacefully inside, exhausted after the long day. Glancing back at the faint glow from my room’s window, I smiled softly. He deserved his rest. But for me, tonight was a night of reflection. My fingers instinctively found the necklace around my neck a piece of my past that tethered me to a life I had long left behind. The sound of footsteps broke the silence. “The necklace always looks good on you,” Alex said as he joined me. I turned to see him standing a few feet away, wearing only trousers. The moonlight caught the sharp lines of his muscled chest, and for a brief moment, I forgot to breathe. “I thought I left you sleeping,” I said, qui
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Lily's POV My voice cracked as I tried to hold back the tears threatening to spill. “But all I got back... was the news that they were all dead. Every single one of them. They were betrayed by my father’s closest friend.” I opened the pendant on my necklace and held it out to Alex. Inside were two tiny photographs, worn with age but still clear enough to see the faces of my parents. “These are my parents,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. Alex leaned closer, his sharp gaze softening as he studied the pictures. “Is that... your father and mother?” he asked. “Yes,” I replied, my fingers trembling as I held the necklace. For a moment, Alex said nothing. His brows furrowed, and he stared at the photographs as if he had seen a ghost. Then, a flicker of recognition crossed his face. “What is it? Did you know them or have you seen them before?” I asked, sensing his unease. He didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he stood abruptly and began pacing. “Alex? Is anything t
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Alex's pov The weight of Lily’s absence was a stone pressing on my chest. I searched the palace endlessly, questioning guards and servants, but no one had seen her since last night. The room where we had argued still carried her scent, faint and lingering, but it offered no solace. I had replayed every word I had said to her in my mind, tormenting myself with the thought that I had pushed her too far. And yet, there was a part of me, an aching, hollow part that knew something deeper was wrong. Lily wasn’t the type to run without reason. “Where are you, Lily?” I whispered, staring out over the kingdom from the balcony. The distant howl of the wind was my only answer. A knock sounded at the door, and my Beta, Caleb, entered, his expression grim. “My Lord, we have some issues at hand,” he said, his tone clipped. “Speak,” I said, turning to face him, trying to bury the worry clawing at my insides. “It’s Stella,” he said. “She’s sent a message.” “Stella?” I frowned, the name
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Lily's povWhen I opened my eyes, the pounding in my head was almost unbearable. I blinked, trying to focus, but everything around me was dim and unfamiliar. Slowly, the fog in my mind cleared, and I realized I was lying on the cold, hard ground. Where am I? The thought hit me like a thunderclap as I pushed myself upright. I scanned the room, my heart sinking as I took in the faces around me. There were children, elders, and warriors I recognized faces that had haunted me for weeks since their disappearance. My breath hitched. “Lily?” A weak voice broke the silence. I turned toward the sound and saw Mrs. Hargrove, one of the elders, sitting slumped against the wall. Her once-vibrant features were now pale and gaunt. “Mrs. Hargrove,” I whispered, rushing to her side. “What happened? What are you all doing here?” Her lips trembled as tears filled her eyes. “It’s old Morgana,” she said, her voice cracking. “She took us. She’s the one behind all of this.” “Morgana?” I repeat
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Alex's POV The tension in the air was suffocating. As I stood at the front of my pack, the full moon casting its silver light across the battlefield, I couldn’t help but feel the weight of my decisions pressing on my shoulders. Lily was still missing, and though I tried to convince myself she needed time, an unshakable worry gnawed at me. But now wasn’t the time to falter. My people were counting on me. “Alpha,” Gavin, my Beta, stepped beside me, his voice low but urgent. “The scouts have reported Stella and her forces just beyond the ridge. She’s brought reinforcements.” I gritted my teeth. “So, she’s desperate enough to ally with rogues now,” I muttered, the disgust in my voice unmistakable. “This ends tonight.” With a nod, I turned to face the pack members gathered behind me. Their eyes shone with determination, their loyalty unwavering. “Tonight, we fight not just for ourselves but for the honor of this pack!” I roared, my voice echoing through the still night. “Stella
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Alex's POV “I saw her in my vision,” Morgana continued. “She’s far from here, and she doesn’t intend to return. She believes it’s for the best.” “That makes no sense!” I snapped, my frustration boiling over. “Lily would never abandon us without a reason.” Morgana lowered her gaze. “Alex, she’s made her choice. Searching for her will only bring more pain.” “More pain?” I repeated, my voice laced with anger and disbelief. “You’re asking me to give up on her. To just let her go?” “I’m asking you to trust the path that fate has laid out,” Morgana said firmly. “Your focus should be on the pack. They need their Alpha now more than ever.” I turned away from her, my mind racing. Lily was out there, alone and vulnerable. How could I just forget about her? Morgana placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know this is difficult, Alex. But sometimes, the ones we love make decisions we can’t understand. She has her reasons.” I shrugged her hand off, my jaw clenched. “If you’re done playing
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Alex’s POV The forest stretched before me like a maw, swallowing the moonlight with its dense canopy. Each breath I took was laden with Lily’s faint scent, teasing my senses and urging me forward. The vial of Morgana’s so-called protection charm swung heavily around my neck. I wasn’t sure if I trusted her, but if there was even a chance it could help me find Lily, I’d use it. She was out there, trapped and in danger because of Morgana, Jake, and Vivian. The realization burned through me like wildfire. They had fooled me and made me think Lily had left willingly. I clenched my fists, my claws itching to rip through the deceit they’d woven around me. The wind shifted, carrying a stronger trace of her scent. My wolf growled low in my chest, a primal call to act. I followed the trail deeper into the woods, the shadows growing darker with each step. My pulse quickened as the path narrowed, leading to a clearing shrouded in mist. A sudden rustling snapped me out of my thoughts. My wo
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Lily’s POV My body trembled in Alex’s arms, but not from fear or weakness. Something deep inside me stirred a primal force I couldn’t name, as if Morgana’s dark energy had awakened something buried within me. I tried to push the sensation away, to focus on Alex’s steady heartbeat beneath my cheek. But it was impossible to ignore the heat building under my skin, the strange pulse of energy in my veins. “Lily,” Alex whispered, his voice laced with concern. “You’re safe now.” I nodded weakly, but I wasn’t sure if he believed me or if I believed myself. Morgana’s laughter, weak but defiant, pulled me from my thoughts. “You think it’s over?” she spat, band blood staining her lips. “You haven’t even scratched the surface of what’s coming.” Alex growled low in his throat, his wolf still close to the surface. “You’ll regret those words.” But before he could make a move, a sharp, searing pain exploded in my chest. I gasped, clutching at my ribs as the heat inside me surged. “Lil
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At that moment, the shadows of the past recede completely, replaced by a brilliant light that heralds our united future. A group of elders representing both packs came forward with a small, intricately decorated chest. From it, they withdrew two rings forged from a rare metal that had long been a symbol of strength and endurance. One ring was engraved with symbols of the Northern Pack, and the other with the emblems of the Southern Pack. Together, they had been melded into one a physical embodiment of our joined destinies.Alex took the rings in his hands, his eyes softening as he looked at me. “Lily,” he said, his voice low but resonant, “these rings represent the bond that has brought us together. Not just as a couple, but as a community bound by love and shared hope. I give you this ring as a symbol of my promise, a promise that I will always stand by your side, through every joy and every challenge that may come our way.”I reached out, taking the ring from him, my fingers trembli
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I swallow hard, every breath a struggle against both the pain and the swelling tide of emotions within me. “I can't, I won't go through with it if he’s not by my side,” I insist, a tear trailing down my cheek as I clutch at the sheets. “I made a promise, and I’m not breaking it now.”Outside my room, the city hums with the cautious optimism that has sustained us through years of rebuilding and heartbreak. The pack members, my extended family, exchange anxious glances as I continue to fight against the relentless pain of labor. For a long moment, despair mingles with hope, and in that suspended breath of time, I feel utterly alone until a sound, unexpected and urgent, shatters the silence.A distant beeping grows louder, a familiar rhythm that sends shockwaves of disbelief through my mind. My heart skips, and a mix of hope and incredulity floods me. “Alex?” I croak, barely able to form the word, as the beeping intensifies. A nurse rushes in, her eyes wide with a mixture of astonishment
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I scanned the battlefield one final time from the parapet, my eyes burning with resolve. "Keep fighting!" I roared. "Remember this fortress is our home, and we defend it with our lives!" As I stood there, a final image burned into my mind: a lone silver arrow, released by an unsteady hand, streaking through the dark and finding its mark on a vital soldier near the gate. And then I froze. My heart sank as I realized that, despite our efforts, a single misstep could unravel everything we had built. I muttered under my breath, "No... we can’t let this happen." Just then, a guard rushed up, breathless and panicked. "Alpha! More enemy reinforcements are on the move. They’re regrouping near the east wall!" I gripped my sword tighter, my knuckles white. "Sound the alarm!" I commanded, my voice echoing off the stone. "Everyone to their posts prepares for the next assault!" My men obeyed without hesitation, their unified determination a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding around
