*Zander*Why was there so much darkness everywhere that I couldn’t see a thing? I rubbed my eyes and blinked, trying to adjust, but it was useless. Spinning around, I searched desperately for a glimmer of light, for any sign of illumination, but there was nothing—just an endless void.Suddenly, a gust of wind rushed past me, forcing me to lift my arm to shield my eyes. The air was so powerful it pushed me back a step, but as it calmed slightly, I lowered my arm and glimpsed something—a faint glow ahead.There she was.A mysterious woman stood bathed in soft, otherworldly light."Hey! Who are you?" I shouted, trying to move closer to her, but the relentless wind resisted every step, pushing me back as if trying to keep me away.Then it hit me. Her eyes. Those eyes. They were the same as I’d seen in my dreams. I froze. Were they really? Yes. They were. Those eyes belonged to my savior."Tell me your name!" I shouted again, my voice filled with desperation as the light began to fade. "No
I didn’t head back to the pack house. Instead, I went straight to the security base, where my top-skilled team was constantly working to make our defenses impenetrable.“Freya,” I called out to the pack’s royal witch. She was young but brilliant, combining her magical abilities with modern tech like no one else could. “Did you find anything about that mysterious woman from the security footage?”“Yes, Alpha,” she replied, walking over to the large glass screen on the wall. She tapped on it a few times, swiping through the data until the footage appeared. She played the portion where the woman had shown up in my defense, then froze the frame and zoomed in.“Look at this,” she said, pointing to the image.My eyes locked onto the beautiful woman in the still frame, and I couldn’t look away. Even in a photo, she held my attention like no one ever had.“She has unusual energy surrounding her,” Freya added, drawing my attention to the faint, glowing aura around the woman—the same woman who
*Zander*Freya had uncovered a hidden gateway between the realms through her relentless research and decoding of ancient inscriptions. It was a secret passage, invisible to everyone’s eyes, existing for ages yet untouched by any soul. But I was desperate—desperate to meet the woman who haunted my dreams and held the answers I sought. I was ready to go to any lengths, to pay any price, no matter how steep.However, things didn’t go as planned. Just as I made it halfway through the passage, I was intercepted by the guards of the Lunar Realm. Freya had warned me about the possible consequences, but I hadn’t cared. My determination overshadowed any fear of what might happen to me. I was willing to take the risk, to gamble everything on this one reckless bet.As expected, they brought me to the Lunar Realm for a trial, and I could hardly contain the excitement bubbling within me. My mission to reach the Lunar Realm had succeeded, and no wolf had ever set foot here before. But as thrilled a
“You’re not serious, are you?” Zander asked and irritation was clear in his voice.“Do I look like I’m joking?” I raised an eyebrow, my tone sharp and unwavering. “The court is adjourned.” With that, I stood from my seat and turned to leave.“Wait, mate!” he shouted, his voice desperate. “I came here for you.” I froze mid-step, my heart betraying me as it clenched at the sound of his plea. After all, I loved him and he is my mate. My fated mate.But Mother’s stern gaze from across the room and a subtle shake of her head reminded me of my duty. I forced myself not to turn back. Instead, I resumed my steps, reluctantly moving toward the exit.I could feel his yearning gaze burning into my back until the doors closed behind me with a heavy thud.I summoned the commander, and she appeared before me instantly. She was a tall and well-built woman, best in her fighting skill and awarded for bravery many times.“The Alpha King cannot be kept in a regular prison alongside criminals," I began
“You are very confident, Alpha King,” I said, frowning at his ever-present smirk.He chuckled, a sound that sent an unbidden flutter through my heart, betraying emotions I tried to suppress.“I am here to ask you some questions as the Queen,” I snapped fiercely, determined to maintain my composure. Yet, no matter how strong I pretended to be, he always had this unshakable power over my heart and soul.“And I’m here to ask you some questions, too, mate,” he countered, his words catching me off guard.“What questions?” I asked without thinking, my curiosity slipping through.“You already knew I was your mate when you came to save me, didn’t you?” His question left me momentarily dumbfounded.I averted my eyes, momentarily speechless. Of course, I know you’re my mate, you stupid Alpha King, I thought inwardly, frustration simmering beneath the surface.“And to ask this, you took such a big risk—trespassing the inter-realm, breaking rules, and putting yourself in danger?” I questioned, li
*Zander*I couldn’t believe she was in my arms, and the spark that ignited confirmed what my heart—and Lyon—had been screaming all along: she was my mate. My mate. She was so close, I could almost hear the rhythm of her heartbeat. The way she shivered and gasped at my touch only cemented the truth—she felt it too. The spark. The undeniable pull between us. Only mates could react this way to a single touch.But confusion clouded my mind. If she was truly my mate, then what was Avery? Why had I married her?Now, here was this woman, the queen of this realm, ruling not just her people but also my heart. Yet, I didn’t even know her name because she hadn’t told me. And to top it off, she dropped another bombshell—we were married, a fact I had no memory of. She sounded annoyed that I had forgotten her, which only made things worse.How could this be possible? No one had ever mentioned I’d been married twice. Sure, maybe I had forgotten, but was it really possible that everyone else—my famil
"Mate, don’t do this to me," I whispered, desperation lacing my voice.For a moment, hope flickered in my chest as I saw the yearning in her eyes. I was certain there was love for me too. But before I could even hold on to that hope, the high priestess raised her moonstaff, directing a beam of light straight at me. The last thing I heard before everything went dark was my mate's soft and regretful voice whispering, "I'm sorry."Then, in the blink of an eye, I was gone, pulled from the lunar realm, and transported to my Moonglow pack. She betrayed me. Tricked me into being sent back—so she could marry some god?! No. She was my mate and mine alone. I wouldn’t stop until I made her realize there was no escaping me.“Alpha!” Maddox’s voice snapped me back to reality. I turned to see him and Blair watching me, their faces etched with concern.“Where have you been?” Blair asked, her tone sharp with worry.I hadn’t told anyone where I was going. Only Freya knew as she had shown me the way to
Author’s POV.“Mother, why can’t I save the realm without marrying a god?” Selena argued, frustration lacing her voice.“Because marrying a god will multiply your powers,” the high priestess replied calmly, though her tone held a firm finality. “You are not a complete goddess, Selena. You only carry the essence of the Moon Goddess as her descendant.”“But what about my mate? I’ve been married to him, and we have a son,” Selena questioned defiantly as her voice trembled with emotion.They called her the queen of the realm, worshipped her as their goddess, but as others continued to dictate her life, she felt less like a queen with authority and more like a pawn in their game.“He has forgotten about you,” the high priestess reminded Selena. “They all have forgotten you, even your son. If it weren’t for the mate bond, Alpha Zander would never have acknowledged you, Selena. You don’t matter to them, to Alpha Zander. So it’s better you stay here and fulfill your duty as the queen of the L
*Selena*The wedding was halted, and when I was summoned to appear before the Council for my trial, I didn’t even have time to change out of my wedding dress—a traditional royal attire of the Lunar Realm.I glanced down at the silver blouse, its snug fit and intricate embroidery catching the light. The flowing silk skirt swayed gracefully around my legs as I moved and its elegance was undeniable. A delicate veil, pinned at the crown of my hair, trailed behind me, secured by a crescent moon clip. The diamond jewelry I wore sparkled brilliantly, perfectly complementing the attire and completing the regal look.I must have looked like the most beautiful bride today because Zander’s gaze hadn’t faltered for even a second since it landed on me. His expression was one of pure astonishment, his eyes wide and unblinking. My cheeks grew warm, and I was certain they were flushed as red as a ripe tomato. His gaze roamed over me, slow and deliberate, filled with raw hunger.I fought the urge to s
Author’s POV.“Mother, why can’t I save the realm without marrying a god?” Selena argued, frustration lacing her voice.“Because marrying a god will multiply your powers,” the high priestess replied calmly, though her tone held a firm finality. “You are not a complete goddess, Selena. You only carry the essence of the Moon Goddess as her descendant.”“But what about my mate? I’ve been married to him, and we have a son,” Selena questioned defiantly as her voice trembled with emotion.They called her the queen of the realm, worshipped her as their goddess, but as others continued to dictate her life, she felt less like a queen with authority and more like a pawn in their game.“He has forgotten about you,” the high priestess reminded Selena. “They all have forgotten you, even your son. If it weren’t for the mate bond, Alpha Zander would never have acknowledged you, Selena. You don’t matter to them, to Alpha Zander. So it’s better you stay here and fulfill your duty as the queen of the L
"Mate, don’t do this to me," I whispered, desperation lacing my voice.For a moment, hope flickered in my chest as I saw the yearning in her eyes. I was certain there was love for me too. But before I could even hold on to that hope, the high priestess raised her moonstaff, directing a beam of light straight at me. The last thing I heard before everything went dark was my mate's soft and regretful voice whispering, "I'm sorry."Then, in the blink of an eye, I was gone, pulled from the lunar realm, and transported to my Moonglow pack. She betrayed me. Tricked me into being sent back—so she could marry some god?! No. She was my mate and mine alone. I wouldn’t stop until I made her realize there was no escaping me.“Alpha!” Maddox’s voice snapped me back to reality. I turned to see him and Blair watching me, their faces etched with concern.“Where have you been?” Blair asked, her tone sharp with worry.I hadn’t told anyone where I was going. Only Freya knew as she had shown me the way to
*Zander*I couldn’t believe she was in my arms, and the spark that ignited confirmed what my heart—and Lyon—had been screaming all along: she was my mate. My mate. She was so close, I could almost hear the rhythm of her heartbeat. The way she shivered and gasped at my touch only cemented the truth—she felt it too. The spark. The undeniable pull between us. Only mates could react this way to a single touch.But confusion clouded my mind. If she was truly my mate, then what was Avery? Why had I married her?Now, here was this woman, the queen of this realm, ruling not just her people but also my heart. Yet, I didn’t even know her name because she hadn’t told me. And to top it off, she dropped another bombshell—we were married, a fact I had no memory of. She sounded annoyed that I had forgotten her, which only made things worse.How could this be possible? No one had ever mentioned I’d been married twice. Sure, maybe I had forgotten, but was it really possible that everyone else—my famil
“You are very confident, Alpha King,” I said, frowning at his ever-present smirk.He chuckled, a sound that sent an unbidden flutter through my heart, betraying emotions I tried to suppress.“I am here to ask you some questions as the Queen,” I snapped fiercely, determined to maintain my composure. Yet, no matter how strong I pretended to be, he always had this unshakable power over my heart and soul.“And I’m here to ask you some questions, too, mate,” he countered, his words catching me off guard.“What questions?” I asked without thinking, my curiosity slipping through.“You already knew I was your mate when you came to save me, didn’t you?” His question left me momentarily dumbfounded.I averted my eyes, momentarily speechless. Of course, I know you’re my mate, you stupid Alpha King, I thought inwardly, frustration simmering beneath the surface.“And to ask this, you took such a big risk—trespassing the inter-realm, breaking rules, and putting yourself in danger?” I questioned, li
“You’re not serious, are you?” Zander asked and irritation was clear in his voice.“Do I look like I’m joking?” I raised an eyebrow, my tone sharp and unwavering. “The court is adjourned.” With that, I stood from my seat and turned to leave.“Wait, mate!” he shouted, his voice desperate. “I came here for you.” I froze mid-step, my heart betraying me as it clenched at the sound of his plea. After all, I loved him and he is my mate. My fated mate.But Mother’s stern gaze from across the room and a subtle shake of her head reminded me of my duty. I forced myself not to turn back. Instead, I resumed my steps, reluctantly moving toward the exit.I could feel his yearning gaze burning into my back until the doors closed behind me with a heavy thud.I summoned the commander, and she appeared before me instantly. She was a tall and well-built woman, best in her fighting skill and awarded for bravery many times.“The Alpha King cannot be kept in a regular prison alongside criminals," I began
*Zander*Freya had uncovered a hidden gateway between the realms through her relentless research and decoding of ancient inscriptions. It was a secret passage, invisible to everyone’s eyes, existing for ages yet untouched by any soul. But I was desperate—desperate to meet the woman who haunted my dreams and held the answers I sought. I was ready to go to any lengths, to pay any price, no matter how steep.However, things didn’t go as planned. Just as I made it halfway through the passage, I was intercepted by the guards of the Lunar Realm. Freya had warned me about the possible consequences, but I hadn’t cared. My determination overshadowed any fear of what might happen to me. I was willing to take the risk, to gamble everything on this one reckless bet.As expected, they brought me to the Lunar Realm for a trial, and I could hardly contain the excitement bubbling within me. My mission to reach the Lunar Realm had succeeded, and no wolf had ever set foot here before. But as thrilled a
I didn’t head back to the pack house. Instead, I went straight to the security base, where my top-skilled team was constantly working to make our defenses impenetrable.“Freya,” I called out to the pack’s royal witch. She was young but brilliant, combining her magical abilities with modern tech like no one else could. “Did you find anything about that mysterious woman from the security footage?”“Yes, Alpha,” she replied, walking over to the large glass screen on the wall. She tapped on it a few times, swiping through the data until the footage appeared. She played the portion where the woman had shown up in my defense, then froze the frame and zoomed in.“Look at this,” she said, pointing to the image.My eyes locked onto the beautiful woman in the still frame, and I couldn’t look away. Even in a photo, she held my attention like no one ever had.“She has unusual energy surrounding her,” Freya added, drawing my attention to the faint, glowing aura around the woman—the same woman who
*Zander*Why was there so much darkness everywhere that I couldn’t see a thing? I rubbed my eyes and blinked, trying to adjust, but it was useless. Spinning around, I searched desperately for a glimmer of light, for any sign of illumination, but there was nothing—just an endless void.Suddenly, a gust of wind rushed past me, forcing me to lift my arm to shield my eyes. The air was so powerful it pushed me back a step, but as it calmed slightly, I lowered my arm and glimpsed something—a faint glow ahead.There she was.A mysterious woman stood bathed in soft, otherworldly light."Hey! Who are you?" I shouted, trying to move closer to her, but the relentless wind resisted every step, pushing me back as if trying to keep me away.Then it hit me. Her eyes. Those eyes. They were the same as I’d seen in my dreams. I froze. Were they really? Yes. They were. Those eyes belonged to my savior."Tell me your name!" I shouted again, my voice filled with desperation as the light began to fade. "No