LyraThe orb pulsed in my hands and its light bathed the faces of the elders gathered around me. As I began to speak, their expressions ranged from skepticism to amazement.“It all started with two brothers,” I said in a steady voice despite the rapid beating of my heart. “Lucius and Caius, the first Blackmoon and Silvermoon alpha.The orb's light shifted, projecting the haunting images of two wolves - one midnight black and the other a shimmering silver. They stood side by side, proud and strong."But that's impossible," Kira cut him off with a furrowed brow. "Our history clearly says-"I raised my hand and silenced her. "Our history is incomplete, Akira. Intentionally. Watch and you will understand."The scene in the ball changed to show the two brothers in a heated argument. Their words echoed through the chamber as clearly as if they were standing among us."The very existence of your pack threatens everything we've built, Caius!" Lucius growled. "I can't allow that."Caius' eyes
LyraI jolted from sleep, my heart pounding. The sun rays streamed through the windows and warmed the bedspread. I was lost in my thoughts for some seconds. Then it all came back - the Archive, a shocking revelation, a tense Council meeting. My head was banging like hell.A soft knock at the door snapped me out of my thoughts.“Come on,” I called, my voice scratching from sleep.Zara and Kim entered, balancing trays of breakfast and smoking mugs of tea. Their eyes widened as they took in my crumpled appearance."Oh, Luna Lyra," Zara exclaimed, hurrying to set down the tray. "You look like you've been through a mangle. Rough night?"I tried to smile, but it felt more like a smirk. "You could say that. It was… a lot."Kim nodded with a worried expression. "We heard bits and pieces about the Council meeting. It sounded pretty intense.""That's putting it mildly," I said, gratefully accepting a mug of tea from Zara. Heat spread through my hands, grounding me.As I sipped my soothing dri
LyraThe next day I woke up to the rays shining on my face, my stomach clenched like a rough sea. Today was supposed to bring my next trial, but uncertainty gnawed at me. What new challenge awaited? Would I be strong enough to face it?Selene, my wolf, stirred inside. “We've come this far,” she reminded me. “We will not back down now.I nodded, drawing strength from her words as I got dressed. The soft fabric of my new dress felt foreign to my skin, a reminder of how much it had changed. A knock on the door made me jump. “Come on,” I called, trying to keep the tremors in my voice.To my surprise, it was Gabriel who entered, his imposing frame filling the doorway. My heart skipped a beat looking at him.“Lyra,” he said, his deep voice sending a chill down my spine. "We need to talk."I swallowed hard. "About the next trial?"He shook his head, his emerald eyes intense. "There will be no more trials. Not for you."My jaw dropped. "What? But… why?"Gabriel stepped closer, his presence o
LyraI left the room with butterflies in my tummy. The effects Gabriel left after our conversation, I feel relaxed, accepted doe ones.But meeting Lila, the main healer of the pack. I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves."We got it," Selene, my wolf, reassured me. But even she sounded a little uncertain.I carefully dressed in a simple dress and leggings, not wanting it to look like I was putting on airs. As I was leaving my room, I almost bumped into Zara, one of my new maids."Oh! Good morning, Luna," she said, bowing slightly. "Are you ready for your appointment with healer Lila?"I forced myself to smile. "As ready as I'll ever be. Any advice?"Zara hesitated. "Well… Lila can be a little… intense. Be yourself, Luna."Great. That was really helpful. I made my way across the field, feeling eyes on me with every step. The whispers followed me like shadows."Here is...""The outsider...""How long do you think she can last?"I raised my chin and refused to let them see how
LyraI walked out of the healer's den, my head from all the information Lila dumped on me.The sun was setting, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. But its beauty was lost on me as I replayed the events of the day."Useless Luna!""You can't even make regular tea!""Go back to your fancy castle, princess!"The taunts of the other healers echoed in my mind, each one a dagger to my confidence. I bit my lip and fought back tears. "Don't let them see you cry," Selene growled at me. “We are stronger than this.I nodded and took a deep breath. But before I could compose myself, a sharp voice cut through the air."What on earth is going on here?"I turned to see Kira, Alpha's advisor, walking towards us. Her eyes burned with rage as she took in the scene—me, looking defeated, surrounded by mocking healers."Is this how we treat our Luna?" Kira asked in a voice as cold as ice. "Mocking and belittling her as she tries to learn our ways?"The healers shuffled uncomfortably, avoiding
Lyra"Congratulations, Lyra. The test came back positive - you're pregnant!"Those four simple words detonated like a bomb inside me, the shock waves rippling through my body in dizzying waves. For several heartbeats, I could only gape at Dr. Williams in stunned silence, her kind smile blurring before my eyes. Pregnant? After so many crushing disappointments, so many dreams deferred until I had nearly abandoned hope? It seemed too impossible to be real.But then Ria's ecstatic howls reverberated through my soul, shattering the disbelief. My inner wolf thrummed with fierce maternal pride and protective instincts. "Finally! All those cycles of heartache were not in vain," she crowed triumphantly. "Our dearest wish has been granted at last!""Dear goddess..." The whispered words escaped in a tremulous rush as hot tears burned my eyes. Emotions detonated inside me in a dizzying vortex - disbelief, elation, overwhelming gratitude, and bone-deep relief all swirling together. Bitter me
Lyra's POVThe familiar scents of pine and wildflowers enveloped me as I made my way down the winding paths of the Silvermoon Pack's territory. My heart swelled with anticipation and pure joy. I couldn't wait to find Damien and share the incredible news - after so many cycles of heartbreak, I was finally pregnant with our pup. Ria, my wolf, thrummed with excitement within me. "He'll be at the training grounds, I can smell his scent trail," she murmured.Quickening my pace, I followed Ria's instincts toward the training hollow where I knew my mate would be. But as I neared, a familiar jeering voice made my steps falter."If it isn't the barren little omega Bitch herself," Gamma Jared sneered as he swaggered into view. His lips curled in a cruel smirk. "Off to find your big strong 'Protector' are you?"I fought back the urge to cringe at his scathing words. Straightening my spine, I met his taunting glare. "I'm looking for Damien," I replied, proud that my voice remained steady. Jare
Lyra's POV"Impossible" she howled.Ria's rage was a burning fire that threatened to burn away every last shred of my dignity. Her anguished howls echoed deep within my soul, fueled by the ultimate betrayal we had just witnessed.'That BASTARD ... That Traitor!' she snarled viciously, hatred dripping from her words like acid. "How dare Damien deceive us in such a vile, evil manner! To violate the sacred vows to be bound together, our love, our trust, our very souls - this is unforgivable!"Anger crashed over me as the roiling tsunami of Ria's emotions was so overwhelming that I felt myself slipping beneath the surface. My control was swiftly eroding, erased by the rage of her through our shared soul. In the blink of an eye, Ria seized complete command over our body, her primal need for escape taking over.A shudder rippled through me as the shift began, bones cracking and reforming in agonizing slow-motion. Petrified, I could only watch helplessly as my hands and feet distorted,