"Thank you for coming," Alexander murmured, his unwavering gaze fixed upon his mate. He had called her to the furthest reaches of the forest, beyond the borders of Zephyr’s kingdom. Beside them, the river flowed gently, the sun casting its final hues across the horizon, heralding the impending dusk. "I... I had to come, but please, let's talk first," Arabella whispered, her voice laced with nervousness as her hands found support upon his broad shoulders. Each touch was akin to brushing against a blaze; a forbidden heat coursed through her, delivering a sensation that brought her more pleasure than pain. "Alright," he responded firmly, his stare unyielding upon her. "Um, could you... please release me and maintain some distance?" Arabella attempted to squirm out of his embrace. "Why? We can still converse like this," he rebuffed, refusing to relinquish his hold. "But... it's wrong," she gasped, her breaths growing more labored. "No, it isn't. You are my mate," he growled, his voic
Arabella’s alluring form lying on the foliage bed was the most erotic sight Alexander had ever seen in his life. Her soft breathing, hooded eyes, and parted lips were so inviting that even a stone heart would have melted and given in to her enchantment. The foliage bed was woven from the softest, most fragrant leaves, delicately intertwined with supple vines, creating a haven nestled within a lush garden. The leaves, pliant and fresh, offered a cushiony yet firm support, while the vines, intertwined like a lover's embrace, provided a sense of security and warmth. As the sun began to set and moonlight danced upon this verdant haven, the whole of nature seemed to witness the union of these two lovers. The scent of Arabella’s arousal filled the air, triggering Alexander's wolf to howl, eager to take control and mate with his destined mate. Alexander observed as Arabella’s back arched on the bed. Her toes curled and her hooded eyes fixed on him, showing the want and lust in them. Her lip
A few hours earlier…When Zephyr summoned the warlock God and stated his request, he asked for an irreversible curse.“I want to cast a curse on my stepbrother, Alpha King Alexander, so that he could never find his mate, nor could his mate sense a bond with him. This curse must persist through all his future lives,” Zephyr described with determination.“Are you absolutely certain? Once granted, this wish cannot be undone,” cautioned the Warlock God, Zythorath.“I never want it reversed,” Zephyr gritted his teeth, consumed by hatred.“Very well, I shall grant your wish and cast a curse upon Alexander's mate bond. Your stepbrother, Alpha Alexander, will never sense a mate, and his mate will be unable to sense him. This curse shall endure across his lifetimes,” declared the Warlock God, Zythorath.Suddenly, the weather changed; thunder roared and lightning crackled across the sky above them. A bolt of lightning struck the secret chamber where they were conversing. Everything in the room
"Arabella!" Alexander cried loudly with an ear-deafening scream. He took out the silver dagger from Arabella’s chest with his shaking hand and threw it away. He called out her name, but she had already died the moment the silver pierced her heart. Zephyr scooted back in shock, his eyes stony and blank as he looked at Arabella’s dead form. Suddenly, Alexander fell to the ground, his breathing stopping. Zephyr was dumbfounded and couldn't understand what had just happened. The heavy wind began to flow, and the sky turned red and gloomy while birds began crying and tides rose in rivers. "THEY WERE TRUE MATES!" Suddenly, a voice from above resonated in the surroundings. "IF ONE OF THEM DIES, THE OTHER WILL ALSO DIE. THEY WERE MEANT TO BE TOGETHER!" Zephyr looked at the dead bodies of Alexander and Arabella entangled in each other’s arms and then looked up above. He lost everything in that moment: his power, his immortality, and his love. _________________________ *Present time* *Ave
*Zander*"As I can sense," the High Priestess took my hand again and closed her eyes. "Your wolf has carried that curse for years, spanning across past lives. The bond between you and your fated mate is already blocked by the curse, preventing you from sensing your mate."The revelation was shocking, leaving me conflicted about whether I should feel happy or worried. It was true that I didn't desire my destined mate; I only wanted Selena. However, the curse on my mate bond hinted at something profoundly serious and perilous. Could it be related to the prophecy?The thought made me crave more time to live for my people and for my Selena if somehow I could find a solution, even though I knew the prophecy couldn't be altered. Selena didn't know my cold demeanor stemmed from the prophecy. I didn't want them to grow too attached to me, knowing it would be excruciatingly painful for them to live without me. But I lost control when I lost my Luna because of my cold nature and indifferent beh
*In The Meanwhile In Lunar Realm.*The High Priestess climbed the stairs of the Moon Goddess temple in the lunar realm. Her steps mimicked the urgency of her thoughts.“Goddess! What is happening with my daughter? Why does she have to suffer this much?” the High Priestess, Thalassa, cried.“Thalassa, I think it's time for you to tell her about her real identity,” The Goddess smiled serenely.“I did it to protect her. If her father knew about her powers, he would have taken advantage of it and used her for his bad intentions,” Thalassa said with a remorseful voice. “Then I was afraid her mate would take advantage of her powers.”“But now you have seen she is safe with Alpha Zander, and he loves her so much that he was ready to sever his mate bond with his true mate,” The Goddess emphasized.Thalassa nodded. She had seen that Alpha Zander had chosen Selena over his true mate, and he would never take advantage of her and her powers because he truly loved her.“She is my descendant, and I
*Selena*I woke up gasping for air as if I had just regained my physical form. I instinctively touched myself with my hand, reassuring myself that I was in my room, dressed in my sleepwear, while the divine temple from my dream had vanished. Still confused, I grappled with the uncertainty of whether it was merely a dream or a profound sign. The only way to unravel the mystery was to seek answers from the high priestess; finding her became my immediate priority. Zander hadn't returned since last night, but he had sent a message that he was occupied with documenting necessary amendments."Mom!" Austin rushed towards me and leaped onto the bed beside me. "You're awake.""Yes, baby boy. I am awake. How are you feeling here? Do you like your new home?" I asked, taking him onto my lap and hugging him affectionately."Yes, Mom. This packhouse is like a palace, and I like it more than our old home," he told me, his eyes shining brightly with joy and excitement. I smiled as I ruffled his hair.
*Selena*Underneath the silver glow of the moon, Zander and I stood at the entrance of the Moon Goddess Temple. He was willing to join me when I told him about my dream. However, he received an urgent message from his pack office and had to leave. However, he assured me to wait for him, promising that we would go together. And now, here we were. As we stepped inside, his hand holding mine, the temple's interior mirrored my dream.The familiar architecture triggered memories of the vivid dream, each detail unfolding before my eyes. The air within the temple felt charged with anticipation as if the walls held secrets waiting to be unveiled.Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows – the High Priestess. "Selena and Alpha king! I was waiting for you," she announced, her voice resonating in the sacred space.A surge of skepticism overcame me, and I confronted her with a challenging question. "How do you know that we were coming?" The high priestess met my inquiry with a mysterious smi
My heart pounded so loudly in my chest as I recalled my vision of Zander as the Dark Alpha.Oh, Moon Goddess, why this confusion? Why was I being tested so relentlessly by life? I closed my eyes, trying to focus, hoping to summon another vision—something, anything—that could offer clarity. But nothing came. Was it something that happened on its own? Could I not control it?Oh Goddess! How much more did I have to learn about this new identity, this new life? And yet, here I was, burdened with a mountain of problems to face all at once. What was I supposed to do?I rubbed my head in frustration just as the study door was yanked open, and Zander’s commanding presence filled the room.“What are you doing here, mate?” His deep, threatening voice sent a shiver down my spine as his piercing eyes locked on mine, each step he took toward me brimming with raw dominance."I came here to learn more about your pack, Alpha," I replied softly, breaking eye contact and looking away so he wouldn’t see
I watched as a male omega handed Zander a T-shirt. He nodded in appreciation and walked off with Maddox, who had also finished his session for the day. Blair turned to me with a mischievous smile, her eyes glinting with playful intent."So, how was it?" she teased, winking at me knowingly."What? Your alpha brother is a good trainer, you know," I said, trying to dodge her question, feeling the heat rise to my cheeks."Oh, yeah?!" she laughed. "Tell me something about it!" Her grin widened as she shrugged nonchalantly, clearly enjoying my flustered state.Before I could muster a reply, Anne's voice cut through the moment like a sharp blade. "Selena, how shameless you are!"Startled, I turned to find her standing behind me, her face contorted with fury."What's wrong, Anne?" I asked with genuine concern, though her anger made me uneasy."What's wrong?" she spat, her scowl deepening. "What's wrong?! Huh?" Her teeth clenched as she stepped closer. "You snatched my fiancé, and now he's can
I swear I saw the possessiveness swirling in his blue orbs as he stepped closer.“As you wish, mate,” Zander's voice turned husky, his possessive eyes raking over me as he grabbed my wrist and led me to the training area.By now, everyone had gathered around the practice area where their alpha was going to train me. Meeting his eyes with confidence, I grabbed the hem of my white top and was about to pull it over my head when he grabbed my hand.“Don’t!” he ordered sharply. “You can practise in these clothes.”I smirked. Two could play this game, Alpha.He didn’t bother covering himself in front of the hungry eyes of the she-wolves, yet he wanted me to stay modest. Such a hypocrite.“But my clothes will get muddy,” I pouted, letting my voice drop just enough to hint at the mischief dancing in my mind.“They won’t,” Zander replied curtly, his gaze narrowing. “I’ll be careful.”Oh, my Alpha—pretending not to care but still caring. It was adorable, really.“So,” I murmured, tilting my hea
Zander finished training with the male warriors, and now it was time for the female warriors to begin their session. The female warrior trainer stepped forward as Zander walked out of the wrestling ground, accepting a towel handed to him by one of the male omegas on duty at the training grounds to attend to the Alpha and other officers.In the far corner, Maddox was practicing in another training area, and I couldn’t help but notice Blair’s eyes fixed on him.Watching Blair and Maddox’s love story unfold right before me was so sweet; it felt like witnessing a romantic tale come to life.But my happy moment disturbed when I heard the voice of one of the female warriors.“Alpha, can we not have the honor of your training as well? Or is your perfection reserved only for the male warriors?”My eyes darted from the female warrior to Zander, whose expression was unreadable and stern.“Of course, I will train you. For an Alpha, all his warriors are equal,” Zander declared firmly.His words b
*Selena*I thought he would jump at the opportunity after hearing my proposition, but what happened was the exact opposite of my expectations.“You’ll get your laptop today,” he said in a dismissive tone, and I was left utterly shocked.“Are you sure you don’t want anything in return?” I asked, my voice dropping to a teasing whisper as I observed him intently. But he didn’t even glance in my direction.“I’ve had a long day. I want to rest,” he said, his tone detached, leaving my jaw practically on the floor.My mate—Alpha King Zander Blake—refused the kiss. Refused me. He didn't know but I might have been willing to offer more than just a kiss if he had pressed.What was that? Did he hit his head somewhere, or was something seriously wrong with him?Seeing that his mood wasn’t good, I quietly followed him to the room. Without a word, he entered the bathroom, leaving me alone. I stared at the closed bathroom door for a few moments before walking over to the cupboard, selecting his clot
I stood before my pack house, my legs threatening to give out beneath me as my heart and mind waged war against each other.‘Come on, Zander. Do you really think Selena is behind those deaths?’ Lyon growled in frustration. ‘I’m not ready to believe she could do something like that.’I let out a long sigh, a wave of defeat washing over me. I didn’t want to believe it either. But as a ruler, I couldn’t ignore the facts—and the facts were pointing in a direction I couldn't refuse to accept.Taking a deep, steadying breath, I pushed open the doors and entered the pack house. The sight that greeted me eased a fraction of the weight on my chest.Austin’s cheerful laughter filled the room as he sat cross-legged on the floor, his tiny hands gripping crayons. Anne knelt beside him, patiently helping him with his kindergarten coloring assignment. Seeing my son happy melted away some of the stress that had been clawing at me, even if only for a moment."Zander," Anne greeted me with a warm smile
*Zander*I received a mind link from the border security team, alerting me that something was wrong. Without wasting a second, I rushed to the headquarters. The air was thick with tension as I entered, and the grim faces of my team only deepened my unease.“Report,” I commanded, my voice sharp as I approached Freya, who stood examining the scene on the monitors.Freya’s expression was grim. “Alpha, we found several people dead in the peripheral regions. Their bodies were discovered in strange and unnatural conditions.”“What do you mean by unnatural?” I demanded, my brows furrowing.“It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before,” she admitted hesitantly. “At first glance, it resembles a plague, but we haven’t been able to identify the cause or source. The tests are inconclusive.”I clenched my fists, anger boiling beneath the surface. “I didn’t appoint the best team to hear vague explanations, Freya,” I growled, my voice carrying the weight of my frustration. “You’re the best in your fields
Author’s POV.After Selena returned to the Moonglow pack, the High Priestess decided it was time to seek an audience with the Moon Goddess. She ascended to Asgard, the celestial realm where the gods and goddesses convened, their thrones casting an ethereal glow over the star-studded expanse.The chamber was a grand spectacle, with a sky-like dome swirling with constellations, the air shimmering with divine energy. Seated on their ornate thrones were the gods of the realms.Kaelvor’s deep voice echoed through the hall as his piercing gaze fell upon the High Priestess. “Why did you send Selena back? What about the wedding?!” he snapped, his tone heavy with impatience. The High Priestess lowered her hood, revealing a calm yet resolute expression. “I tried to stop her, but she wouldn’t stay,” she replied, her voice steady and composed.Sylvara, the serene goddess of wisdom, tilted her head in curiosity, her silver hair flowing like moonlight. “You’re aware the day of sacrifice is drawin
“You're not serious, are you?” I gasped, blinking at him as I nervously leaned back while he leaned closer to me.He chuckled and, oh Goddess, the sound was so deep and teasing. “Why do you look so nervous, mate? I just asked for a kiss. That's it.”“You are… you are shameless,” I mumbled, narrowing my eyes at the clear amusement he was taking in my misery.“If anyone else had said that,” he growled, his voice carrying the unmistakable authority of an alpha, “they would’ve been dead by now.” His tone softened just slightly, though his gaze remained intense. “Only you can say such disrespectful words to me and get away with it. And still, you don’t understand—you don’t need to be nervous around me.”Such a big ego my alpha had. Me? Afraid of him? Never. I was the queen of the Lunar Realm, a descendant of the Moon Goddess herself. I had no reason to fear him.But… somehow, whenever he was this close, his presence seemed to mess with my resolve. My heart betrayed me, pounding loudly in m