*Selena*“How’s it possible?” I asked, my voice trembling with shock. “Father, Amelia, Anne, and Oliver—all of them died in the attack Zander led on the pack. I was told no one survived,” I murmured to myself, the words hanging heavily in the air.“That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you,” my mother’s serene voice reached me, her words carrying a weight I couldn’t ignore. “Everything you believe to be true is not. There is more to this world than our eyes can perceive.”I couldn’t help but laugh bitterly at her comment. “Then how was I supposed to be blessed with the power of the Moon goddess if I couldn’t even see through the lies?” I challenged, the weight of the situation pressing on me. My very existence felt like a lie—everything I’d known, everything I’d been told, now seemed to crumble around me.“Selena…” my mother’s voice softened, sensing the doubt that swirled in my heart. She gently took my hand, the touch so tender it had an immediate calming effect, like a balm for my
*Zander*“Zander, try this—I made it for you,” Anne said as she placed a plate of roasted beef in front of me.“Thank you, Anne, but you don’t have to go through the trouble,” I murmured, trying to keep my tone neutral.“I know it’s your favorite,” she said, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. For a moment, I was struck by her beauty, but there was something about her—something familiar. It was as if she reminded me of someone. I lowered my head, trying to force the memory to surface, but it eluded me.‘Zander, I don’t feel like she’s our mate. Don’t marry her,’ Lyon’s voice echoed in my mind, filled with unease.‘I know, Lyon,’ I replied silently, my gaze shifting to Austin, who was grinning as he played nearby. ‘We don’t feel the bond with her, but look at Austin,’ I added, watching my son as he laughed. ‘He’s happy whenever he’s with Anne.’“That’s true—he does look happy,” Lyon acknowledged, though reluctance lingered in his voice. “But something about this still doesn’t feel right
‘He is the Alpha King; he doesn’t need us to save him. He is invincible and can take down all his enemies alone,’ I reminded my conceited wolf, whose confidence often blinded her to reason.‘However, if you were truly worried for our mate, don’t you think it’s a little late to start now?’ I challenged, my tone sharp with suppressed frustration.‘I know how powerful our mate is,’ she whispered, her voice tinged with both admiration and something softer. I could feel her blushing, recalling the sheer strength and commanding presence of our mate. Goddess, he was truly unmatched.‘But right now,’ she continued, her voice lowering with unease, ‘I can feel he is in danger.’‘Danger?’ I echoed, the word catching in my throat. My heart skipped a beat as dread began to coil in my chest. ‘How?’‘Let’s find out,’ she urged. I could feel her resolve was stronger than ever.‘But we can’t leave the realm—’ My words were abruptly cut off as a strange sensation gripped me. It felt as though my very
*Zander*“Who are you?!” I called out, still confused by the sudden appearance of that beautiful woman in the middle of the battlefield. She had helped me when I was all alone fighting those bloodthirsty vampires, but before I could get a proper look or a response, she vanished into thin air. It was as if she had never been there at all.I stared at the empty space where she had stood, my mind racing. Was I imagining things?My thoughts were cut short when a vampire lunged at me from the side. I barely dodged in time, his claws missing me by inches. Grabbing his neck, I twisted hard, the sharp crack of bone echoing in the chaos. Without pausing, I tore his body apart and tossed the pieces in opposite directions, ensuring he wouldn’t get back up.“Alpha!” Maddox’s voice called out, snapping me back to reality.“Are you okay?” he asked as he approached, his face tight with concern.I took a quick look around. Our warriors had turned the tide. With weapons in hand and the ability to shif
When I arrived at the pack house, the first thing I did was ask for Austin. Guilt gnawed at me for not giving him the time he deserved, especially when his mother was no longer in this world. But the weight of my responsibilities as the Alpha King left me with little choice. I had to protect the entire werewolf community from the growing threats of the dark alpha and the vampire, Damon.My mother told me that Blair had put Austin to bed after ensuring he’d finished his dinner. I didn’t ask about Alpha Albert and Anne, but my mother mentioned they had left earlier in the evening as Alpha Albert had some urgency in his pack. I didn’t press further and made my way to my room.After a warm shower and changing into fresh clothes, I sat by the window, letting the cool night air soothe my restless mind. My gaze shifted to the moon, its soft light casting a calming glow. But as I stared at it, something strange happened—it felt like the moon turned into a mirror, reflecting the face of that m
I woke up in my bed, panting and breathing heavily. My heart raced so fast that I could feel it pounding in my ears. What was that I just saw? Was it another vision? And what did it mean?Sitting on the bed with my legs bent and knees pulled close to my chest, I rested my arms on them, trying to steady myself. I took a deep breath to calm my mind, running my fingers through my hair, but nothing seemed to help. My entire belief system felt fragile, teetering on the edge of uncertainty, leaving me questioning what was real and whom I could trust._______Author’s POVUnknown to Selena, the High Priestess observed her through the narrow creak of the door. She slowly shut it, but the slight motion caught Selena's eye. Her gaze darted to the door, only to find it still and empty. Convincing herself it was just her imagination, she lay back on the bed, pulling the covers up to her chin. She clutched the fabric tightly, as if it were her only anchor in a storm of uncertainty, staring blankly
*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
"Alpha King Zander is already betrothed to Alpha Albert’s daughter, and Queen Selena is promised to God Kaelvor. It’s only fair to proceed with the planned arrangements and not disrupt them simply because the Alpha King suddenly realized he is the mate of our queen," the High Priestess argued firmly in my favor. She cast a sharp, instructive glance my way, urging me to speak. But I remained silent, unsure why I felt compelled to hold my tongue."High Priestess, how can you say that?" Zander retorted, his tone filled with fury. My gaze lingered on the imposing figure of my mate, the Alpha King, as tension filled the air. A deep unease settled in my chest, knowing that a conflict between my mother and my mate was brewing. If it came to a confrontation, whose side would I even take?"You know what a mate means to us werewolves!" Zander’s thunderous voice echoed through the hall, his words cutting through the murmur of the council like a blade."The times have changed, Alpha King," my mot
*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