*Zander*My beautiful mate lay before me, and I drank in the breathtaking sight of her to my heart’s content.“Are you just going to stare, or are you planning to touch me as well?” she teased, her voice carrying a playful hint of a whine.If only she knew how desperately I was aching to touch her, to claim her as mine once again. It nearly killed me to hold back, to stop myself from losing all control and giving in completely.“I’m just thinking about how I could forget the most beautiful period of my life,” I admitted with a remorseful sigh.“Ah!” she whimpered softly, her impatience evident. “Leave the thinking for later—just focus on me right now.”I couldn’t help but chuckle at my impatient mate. “Your wish is my command, my pregnant Luna,” I declared.Without hesitation, I grabbed the shirt I wore, tearing it open rather than bothering with the buttons, and discarded it carelessly. The way her eyes slid over my bare torso, growing darker with lust, only stoked the fire burning
Her chest heaved as her breathing quickened. Her flushed face and half-lidded eyes made her look utterly irresistible—the sexiest woman in the world. I couldn’t tear my gaze away from her, but the moment my tongue tasted her nectar, my eyes closed instinctively, savoring her essence.Her taste was divine, a sweetness unmatched by anything else. The intoxicating scent of her arousal ignited an even fiercer desire within me, making my head spin with lust. My cock throbbed painfully, the veins straining under the relentless pressure of my need for her.“Oh, my Goddess!” she cried as I sucked her swollen nub, swirling my tongue over it while sliding a finger into her tight, wet heat.“Fuck, Zander!” she moaned, her voice trembling with pleasure.I groaned deeply, the sound raw and primal. “Yes, baby, moan my name louder,” I urged, my voice a mix of command and adoration. “Let me hear how good I make you feel.”I flicked my teeth lightly over her clit as I thrust two more fingers into her
*Selena*Oh Goddess, it was breathtakingly beautiful. My mate had made love to me, and I was utterly lost in the waves of pleasure he brought me. As our mating reached its completion, my eyes widened in surprise. The mating mark on his neck began to illuminate, a soft glow that seemed to pulse with life. A sudden warmth spread across my back, and I realized my own mark was also gleaming.The marks that had once disappeared were now vividly reappearing, glowing with an ethereal light. The bond was reforming, pulling us together in a way that felt deeper, stronger, and more profound than ever.But before I could fully grasp the moment, Zander’s expression shifted. His face contorted in pain, and he closed his eyes tightly, a loud growl escaping his throat.“Zander?” I whispered, my voice trembling with fear as panic gripped my heart. When he opened his eyes again, they gleamed a bright, unnatural red. My breath hitched as I stared into them, realizing it wasn’t just Zander I was looking
“I’m not going to let this matter go, Selena,” Zander growled, his voice resonating with fury. “I don’t care if she’s your mother. She will answer for her actions.”Panic surged within me. Zander’s anger was palpable, and I knew my mother wouldn’t stand a chance to explain herself to him. She wouldn’t even try. If my suspicions were correct—if her reason for erasing my existence was to ensure harmony in the Lunar Realm—then she should have come to me, discussed it with me, not taken such drastic measures without my consent.“Zander,” I said softly, placing a hand on his chest in an attempt to soothe him. “I will talk to Mother first and find out her reasons. Let me understand her actions before you confront her.”His jaw tightened, his stormy gaze fixed on mine. “No, my mate,” he argued, his tone unyielding. “I will question the High Priestess myself. She altered our lives without permission, and she must face the consequences.”Oh, no. This could turn into a disaster if the two most
*Zander*The night was pitch-black, and my footsteps quickened as I descended the stairs to the basement. Hidden deep within the pack house, this was my sanctuary—my secret chamber. No one dared to enter this area, not that many even knew it existed. Only a select few, trusted members from the old guard, were aware of its presence.Reaching the heavy door, I pushed it open and slipped inside, shutting it firmly behind me. My heart pounded like a drum, loud enough to echo in the silence. It had been years—years since I’d dared to do this. Years since I’d faced HIM.My movements were deliberate, each step bringing me closer to the wall-sized mirror shrouded in a heavy black cloth. Stopping just before it, I reached out, my fingers curling around the fabric. A deep breath steadied me before I pulled it away, revealing the mirror.But there was no reflection staring back at me. Only an endless void of darkness.This was no ordinary mirror. It wasn’t meant to reflect the physical world. It
‘Zander, why did you let him go?’ Lyon’s voice echoed in my mind, frustration lacing every word.I didn’t reply. Not because I didn’t want to, but because I didn’t have an answer. He wouldn’t have stayed even if I had tried to stop him. He was selfish and wicked, and as much as I hated to admit it, he was a part of me. My shadow.The power I was born with came with a curse, and he was that curse. If Lyon, the most powerful wolf, was my boon, then the demon was my bane, my shadow tethered to me since birth. I had grown up surrounded by dark energies, energies that undoubtedly made me the most powerful alpha in the world.But no one knew about him—not even my mother. My demonic shadow had been cunning from the very beginning, careful to conceal himself while slyly shifting the blame for all his mischievous deeds onto me. At first, I thought I could manage him, control him. But as time passed, his darkness grew stronger, more insidious.He didn’t just want to exist within me—he wanted to
*Selena*I woke up to the sound of birds chirping and golden morning sunlight filtering softly through the window. Yet, Zander still hadn’t returned since last night. A pang of worry crept into my chest, but my rumbling stomach quickly reminded me of my other priorities.I placed a hand on my belly, soothing my unborn child as I thought about my elder son. Austin must be waking up soon. Determined to push through the morning, I quickly took a warm shower, dressed, and stepped out into the hall. The aromatic fragrance of freshly cooked bacon, eggs, cupcakes, and coffee wafted through the air, making my stomach growl louder in anticipation.I caught sight of an omega and asked her to bring breakfast to Austin’s room while I went to help my little boy get ready for kindergarten. His laughter brightened my mood as I brushed his hair and adjusted his uniform. Moments later, breakfast arrived, and we enjoyed the meal together—Austin giggling through mouthfuls of cupcake crumbs while I sippe
“No!” I shook my head in disbelief, my mind rejecting everything I had just heard. “No! Tell me you’re lying,” I said, trying to laugh it off as a cruel joke.But her silence, paired with the helpless gloom in her eyes, told me otherwise. She wasn’t lying. She had planned the day of my demise even before bringing me into this world.“How could you do this to me, Mother?” I mumbled, my voice trembling as my lips quivered. A silent sob escaped me. I didn’t even know if I should call her ‘Mother’ anymore—not after hearing how cruelly she had condemned her own child.“I am sorry, my child,” she said in a pleading voice. “I had no other choice but to sacrifice you to save the world.”A tear escaped my eye as flashes of my life flickered before me like a relentless movie reel. Memories played on repeat, and I wanted so badly to rewind to the part before I met Zander—before I fell in love. Because now, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t imagine leaving him to bear the unbearable pain of
I gasped, my breath hitching in shock. My eyes darted to Zander, but he remained eerily calm, unaffected by the demon’s taunts.“If you had just accepted my terms, I wouldn’t have had to go this far,” the demon sneered. “I wouldn’t have had to destroy your people, enslave your shadows, and turn everything in my favor. Now, you’re all nothing but my slaves for the rest of your pathetic lives.” His eyes darkened with cruel delight as he added, “And the Ancient Wolf will be mine.”Then, his gaze snapped to me, and his filthy grin widened. “The only thing that remains the same,” he spat, “is that Selena still dies.”“You can dream, demon,” Zander said with a soft, knowing smile before turning to face me. His eyes held a mixture of determination and sorrow, making my heart clench.“This is the only way to stop him, mate,” he whispered, his voice laced with finality. “Always remember, I love you.”Confusion twisted inside me. “What are you—”Before I could finish my sentence, Zander’s voice
“She’s a traitor too!” the man who looked exactly like Zander shouted.Before I could even process what was happening, Maddox stepped forward, flanked by two guards.“You’re under our custody,” they declared, raising their weapons at me.Shock crashed over me like a tidal wave. Maddox? Betraying Zander? But before I could react, they shoved me toward Zander. I didn’t resist—I wanted to be close to him.“What’s going on, Zander?” I demanded, my voice laced with confusion and fear.“Oh, Selena… why did you come here?” he groaned, his voice thick with anguish, his face filled with helplessness.“Well, well,” the imposter drawled, finally catching my full attention.The Dark Alpha.I narrowed my eyes at him, my stomach twisting in disgust. I knew exactly who he was.“I was waiting for you, mate,” he said smoothly.Even though his voice sounded exactly like Zander’s, it made my skin crawl.“I am not your mate!” I bellowed.He chuckled, shaking his head. “Feisty, huh?”I turned to the counc
Four months had passed, and the world had gradually settled back into its natural rhythm. The catastrophe had been averted, and peace now stretched across the realms, restoring balance to the universe.I remained in the Lunar Realm with Zander and Austin, embracing the destiny that had been chosen for me. Austin had now remembered everything as the spell was broken and he now thrived under the love and attention he received as the prince of the Lunar Realm. The people had accepted Zander as my mate and husband, granting him the same respect they showed me.Despite his responsibilities as Alpha King, Zander traveled between his pack and the Lunar Realm daily. I had voiced my concerns, telling him it was risky to shift between realms so frequently, but he had only smiled and said, "For me, it's just like commuting to work."I couldn’t deny how much I cherished his presence, so I let him make the choice.On days when he had to stay in his pack longer, I accompanied him, ensuring that our
As my heart sank, the lava began to recede, shrinking its perimeter and retreating on its own. The ominous red moons grew smaller, drifting farther away with each passing second. The sacrifice had worked—the prophecy was fulfilled.“Let’s go from here,” the Moon Goddess said, her grip tightening around my hand.“What will happen to the Dark Realm?” God Pyrrhos asked.“The Almighty will assign it to another deity, appointing a new god of destruction,” Goddess Sylvara informed, and the Moon Goddess nodded in agreement.With that, we left the Dark Realm, but my eyes lingered on the spot where my mother had made the ultimate sacrifice to save the universe.I found myself back in the Lunar Realm. The sky had now returned to normal, and the three red moons were nowhere to be seen.“Selena,” the Moon Goddess said, her voice gentle yet firm. “I now entrust you with the Lunar Realm. It is yours to protect and nurture.”“But Goddess, how will I do it alone without the High Priestess?” I asked,
God Pyrrhos swung his hands aggressively, and the men performing the ritual were hurled through the air, crashing into the far corners of the field.The moment their chanting ceased, I felt Arena surge back into me, our bond reforging like an unbreakable chain. She howled in my mind, her fury mirroring my own.Kaelvor snarled, his hands emanating thick black smoke, ready to strike. “What are you all doing in my realm?” he growled, his voice laced with venom.“I should never have trusted you, Kaelvor,” my mother seethed, her body trembling with fury as she stepped toward me. She knelt, helping me to my feet, her warmth grounding me amidst the chaos.Kaelvor let out a mocking laugh, his crimson eyes gleaming with amusement. “And yet, you were fool enough to do so.”“My mother is no fool!” I roared, my voice ringing through the open field.She wasn’t a fool—she was a mother willing to defy fate itself to save her daughter from prophecy.“But you are foolish enough to believe you could co
"No!" I screamed, my voice raw with agony. The pain of being torn from Arena was unbearable, searing through me like fire, both physically and emotionally. My soul felt as if it were being ripped apart. Breathing heavily, I fell to my knees as my vision blurred."Stop this right now!" I yelled, struggling against the invisible force holding me in place. But the chanting only grew louder, their dark ritual continuing without pause.Kaelvor watched with eerie detachment, his expression almost bored. "Just a few more minutes, Selena," he said carelessly, as if my suffering was nothing more than an inconvenience. "Then you’ll be free from this pain."That evil god!"You... you will regret this, Kaelvor," I snarled, my voice hoarse from screaming. Arena whimpered in my mind, her pain echoing mine.Kaelvor let out a low, amused chuckle. "Ah? And who will make me regret it?" His golden eyes gleamed with cruel delight. "You?" He shook his head, lips curling into a wicked grin. "Your world wil
God Kaelvor took me to the Dark Realm with him, and the journey itself was an experience beyond imagination. His realm-traveling ship was unlike anything I had ever seen—crafted from gleaming obsidian and etched with silver runes that pulsed with a faint, rhythmic glow. The air inside was thick with power, a hum of energy that sent shivers down my spine.As we entered the dark realm, I braced myself for an endless void, for a world without light. But instead, we were greeted by a strange sight—there was illumination here, a soft glow from the swirling skies above that bathed the land in hues of violet and deep red. The terrain was rich with bizarre, otherworldly flora that seemed to thrive in the strange light. It wasn’t a barren wasteland, as I’d imagined, but a place that seemed... too alive.The people who walked the cobblestone streets looked anything but normal. They moved with mechanical precision, eyes fixed forward, faces cold and emotionless, as though bound by some unseen fo
"King Jasper," I murmured, keeping my gaze steady. "What are you going to do with the golden trident?" I asked, trying to read his expression.His face remained unreadable, but his grip on the trident tightened. "This weapon holds immense power," he said. "It can also possess whoever wields it, turning them into its slave. Keeping it in my possession would be too dangerous."I frowned. "Then what do you plan to do?""I can’t just leave it behind for another power-hungry monster to find," Jasper continued. "So I’ve decided to destroy it, rendering it useless. That way, its power will be absorbed back into the universe, never to be claimed again."Hearing his decision, I finally felt at ease. It reassured me that Jasper truly wanted peace among shifters and the entire paranormal world.Jasper placed the trident on the ground and instructed, “Take a few steps back.” We did as he said.He then chanted something in a hushed voice before raising his staff. A beam of light shot out, collidi
I looked around, my gaze sweeping over Alpha Albert, Cassandra, and Oliver. They stood beside Damon, their expressions unreadable—but not surprised. So Selena was right. They had been waiting for us to split up, hoping to take advantage and defeat us separately.I let out a low chuckle, my eyes locking onto Damon. “I also didn’t expect you to be hiding like a coward,” I taunted, a smirk curling at my lips. “The great ancient Warlock King—turns out he’s nothing but a weakling.”Damon’s eyes flared with fury as he slammed his golden trident against the cave floor, the impact sending a faint tremor through the ground. “Shut up!” he snarled. “I’m not a coward! I was waiting for the right moment.”“Whatever!” I snorted, my gaze flicking to his so-called army. “Yet here I am, alone, standing right in front of you in your own little domain—and you still need your pathetic lackeys to face me.”“We’ll see who’s pathetic,” Damon sneered, lifting his trident, ready to strike. But when I didn’t m