*Selena*I was still confused, trying to piece together what was going on in Zander's mind.“Baby, just sit and relax,” he said, his tone calm but firm. “Leave the rest to me.”Easier said than done. How could I possibly relax when I knew our lives—and the fate of so many others—hung by a thread?“Zander, I still don’t get it,” I pressed, suspicion creeping into my voice. “How is it that you’ve found Damon but still haven’t caught him? What are you not telling me?”His jaw tightened slightly, but he met my gaze with steady resolve. “I haven’t pinpointed his exact location yet, but I’m close,” he replied, his voice laced with determination.Before I could question him further, Maddox entered the room.“Alpha,” he greeted, touching his heart and bowing respectfully. Then his eyes shifted to me. “Luna.” He repeated the gesture with the same reverence.I gave him a soft smile and a nod in acknowledgment, though my mind was already racing.“What’s the update, Maddox?” Zander asked, cutting
I agreed to his plan; it seemed foolproof. But my only worry lingered—there was still no sign of Oliver, my half-brother. If the rest of my family was alive, then surely Oliver must be alive as well. The thought sent a shiver through me as I remembered what Zander had told me about him and the depths of my family’s darkness.I struggled to accept that my entire family could be so corrupt, so deeply involved in criminal activities… except my mother. How could I have come from such a twisted lineage?“What’s wrong, mate?” Zander asked, his voice gentle yet concerned, as if sensing the storm brewing inside me.I hesitated, unsure of how to express the turmoil in my heart. What would he think of me—his mate—coming from such a wicked family? “Umm... Zander, I was thinking about Oliver,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “There’s still no trace of him.”Zander nodded knowingly. “I’ve thought about that too. Don’t worry,” he assured me, his tone steady. “My people are already looking
“Blair, I’m telling you, this is a bad idea,” I said, following her reluctantly as she led me down an unknown path along the outskirts, carefully avoiding the main routes where guards patrolled.“Trust me, Selena, I’ve done this plenty of times,” Blair replied confidently, pushing aside a low-hanging branch. “Back when my father was the alpha, I used to sneak out all the time to escape his dictatorship.”I rolled my eyes. “That was years ago, Blair. The pack’s security isn’t the same now.”She glanced back at me, realizing I had stopped in my tracks and sat down in the middle of the narrow trail, exasperated.“What’s wrong?” she asked, her voice softening with concern. “Are you tired? If you need to rest, we can, but we don’t have much time if we want to help our mates.”I sighed and got back to my feet. “Blair, I still think this is a terrible idea. If Zander finds out we took this route, he’ll be furious.”Her lips curved into a confident smirk. “If he finds out,” she said, her tone
Lyon and Micah’s presence alone was enough to strike terror into the witches’ eyes. Before anyone could blink, the wicked witch was ripped away from Blair with savage force as Micah’s massive paw slammed into her, sending her flying through the air. She crashed to the ground with a loud impact, a pained hiss escaping her lips.Before Blair could hit the hard ground, Micah was already beneath her, his soft fur providing a cushion to break her fall. He let out a low, reassuring growl before gently nudging her to safety.Then, without hesitation, Micah sprang to his feet and joined Lyon. Both wolves prowled toward the witches, their deep, menacing growls vibrating through the air—a deadly warning of the storm about to come.The two witches staggered back, fear flickering across their faces, but they hadn’t accepted defeat just yet. Their expressions hardened, and I could see the determination to fight still burning in their eyes.Lyon and Micah prowled around them, circling like predator
*Selena* "Why would I marry your daughter?" I heard a deep, sexy voice emanating from my father's office. "If you meet her, you will like her. She is pretty and has been training to be a good and perfect Luna. She would be a perfect wife and mate. She is a very calm and obedient girl," my father's voice pleaded, and I couldn't help but wince at his words. Which daughter was he talking about? My younger sister, Anne, was only fifteen – he couldn't possibly be considering marrying her off already, right? The acceptable minimum age for werewolf marriages was sixteen. So, it dawned on me that they must be talking about me, as I had turned eighteen just last month. "Still, Alpha Albert, I don't buy your words. Why would I marry a wolfless girl just to make this filthy alliance with your pack?" The same deep, husky voice responded with arrogance. Alliance?! Curiosity gnawed at me as I tried to decipher the situation. Who was this man who seemed so dismissive of my father's offer, yet h
*Selena*He sent his car to pick me up for the date. Not that I expected him to come himself. Of course, the almighty Alpha King couldn’t be bothered to do something as simple as that.When I arrived at the restaurant, I stopped dead in my tracks. The entire place was empty. Reserved. For us.In the center of the room, a table sat perfectly set, glowing under soft candlelight. My eyes immediately landed on him—Alpha Zander Blake. He was already sitting there, dressed in a black tuxedo that looked like it was tailored just for him. Because of course it was. I hated how unfairly handsome he looked. The cold-hearted monster somehow managed to look like he’d stepped out of a dream.“Alpha,” I mumbled, walking toward the table.He didn’t stand. Didn’t offer so much as a smile. Typical. The waiter pulled out my chair, and I sat down across from him, pretending I wasn’t the least bit impressed. But I couldn’t help it—I glanced around, taking in the sheer extravagance of it all. The place was
*Selena***ONE YEAR LATER**"Congratulations, Luna! You're pregnant!" The doctor's words kept ringing in my mind, filling me with joy as I made my way to my mate, the Alpha King's office, to tell him the good news.After many tries, I was finally going to have my Alpha's pup. Zander and I had wanted a baby for so long since we had mated. But every time I got pregnant, it ended sadly with heartbreaking miscarriages, losing my precious pups.This time, when I realized I had missed my periods, I decided to keep it to myself. I didn't want Zander to go through the pain and disappointment of another loss.I kept my pregnancy hidden from everyone, waiting for the right time. It wasn't until three months had passed that I went for a check-up, hoping for good news. When the doctor confirmed that the baby was growing healthy and strong, tears of happiness flowed from my eyes. I couldn't contain my joy, rushing to share this incredible news with my mate.I was going to knock on the door, but my
*Selena*A grand conference had descended upon the Moonglow pack, nestled in the heart of the North. Known far and wide as the largest and most prestigious pack, it stood under the rule of none other than the Alpha King himself, Zander Blake. Alphas from every corner of the world converged upon this sacred ground, drawn by the significance of the gathering. And at the helm of it all, leading the congregation, was the formidable figure of Alpha King Zander Blake.I wiped away my tears, summoning the strength to compose myself. Taking a deep breath, I hurried towards the conference hall. The pain of betrayal made it challenging to drag my weary body forward. Tears persisted, blurring my vision and momentarily blinding me. Nonetheless, I fought against them, pushing them back."Luna Queen, I'm sorry, but you can't enter. The conference has already begun, and I've been instructed not to let anyone in," the guard pleaded, attempting to prevent me from entering. However, as the Luna Queen,
Lyon and Micah’s presence alone was enough to strike terror into the witches’ eyes. Before anyone could blink, the wicked witch was ripped away from Blair with savage force as Micah’s massive paw slammed into her, sending her flying through the air. She crashed to the ground with a loud impact, a pained hiss escaping her lips.Before Blair could hit the hard ground, Micah was already beneath her, his soft fur providing a cushion to break her fall. He let out a low, reassuring growl before gently nudging her to safety.Then, without hesitation, Micah sprang to his feet and joined Lyon. Both wolves prowled toward the witches, their deep, menacing growls vibrating through the air—a deadly warning of the storm about to come.The two witches staggered back, fear flickering across their faces, but they hadn’t accepted defeat just yet. Their expressions hardened, and I could see the determination to fight still burning in their eyes.Lyon and Micah prowled around them, circling like predator
“Blair, I’m telling you, this is a bad idea,” I said, following her reluctantly as she led me down an unknown path along the outskirts, carefully avoiding the main routes where guards patrolled.“Trust me, Selena, I’ve done this plenty of times,” Blair replied confidently, pushing aside a low-hanging branch. “Back when my father was the alpha, I used to sneak out all the time to escape his dictatorship.”I rolled my eyes. “That was years ago, Blair. The pack’s security isn’t the same now.”She glanced back at me, realizing I had stopped in my tracks and sat down in the middle of the narrow trail, exasperated.“What’s wrong?” she asked, her voice softening with concern. “Are you tired? If you need to rest, we can, but we don’t have much time if we want to help our mates.”I sighed and got back to my feet. “Blair, I still think this is a terrible idea. If Zander finds out we took this route, he’ll be furious.”Her lips curved into a confident smirk. “If he finds out,” she said, her tone
I agreed to his plan; it seemed foolproof. But my only worry lingered—there was still no sign of Oliver, my half-brother. If the rest of my family was alive, then surely Oliver must be alive as well. The thought sent a shiver through me as I remembered what Zander had told me about him and the depths of my family’s darkness.I struggled to accept that my entire family could be so corrupt, so deeply involved in criminal activities… except my mother. How could I have come from such a twisted lineage?“What’s wrong, mate?” Zander asked, his voice gentle yet concerned, as if sensing the storm brewing inside me.I hesitated, unsure of how to express the turmoil in my heart. What would he think of me—his mate—coming from such a wicked family? “Umm... Zander, I was thinking about Oliver,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “There’s still no trace of him.”Zander nodded knowingly. “I’ve thought about that too. Don’t worry,” he assured me, his tone steady. “My people are already looking
*Selena*I was still confused, trying to piece together what was going on in Zander's mind.“Baby, just sit and relax,” he said, his tone calm but firm. “Leave the rest to me.”Easier said than done. How could I possibly relax when I knew our lives—and the fate of so many others—hung by a thread?“Zander, I still don’t get it,” I pressed, suspicion creeping into my voice. “How is it that you’ve found Damon but still haven’t caught him? What are you not telling me?”His jaw tightened slightly, but he met my gaze with steady resolve. “I haven’t pinpointed his exact location yet, but I’m close,” he replied, his voice laced with determination.Before I could question him further, Maddox entered the room.“Alpha,” he greeted, touching his heart and bowing respectfully. Then his eyes shifted to me. “Luna.” He repeated the gesture with the same reverence.I gave him a soft smile and a nod in acknowledgment, though my mind was already racing.“What’s the update, Maddox?” Zander asked, cutting
Author’s POV.In the dim, oppressive air of the dark den, the Dark Alpha’s voice echoed with a chilling resonance. "Damon, your army is useless. It didn’t help me terrorize Alpha Zander Blake,” he sneered, his tone dripping with mockery.Damon stood amidst the flickering light of a ritual circle, the golden trident in his grasp glowing faintly. He had been channeling its ancient power, weaving warlock incantations to strengthen himself for the inevitable day of destruction. The interruption was unwelcome, his irritation evident in the way his shoulders tensed.“Don’t blame my army for your incompetence!” Damon roared, his deep voice reverberating through the chamber as his concentration shattered. The dark energy around him flickered, momentarily unstable, as his fury took hold.The Dark Alpha smirked, his hulking figure barely visible in the shadows. “Hah! Then who should I blame?” he retorted, his voice laced with mockery. “Alpha Zander’s efficient warriors, perhaps? Or is it his cu
When I returned home, I found Zander waiting for me in our room. His arms were crossed, and his expression was a mixture of relief and concern.“Where were you, mate? I was worried. I couldn’t reach you,” he said, his voice gentle but laced with unease as he closed the distance between us in two quick steps, taking my hands in his. The bond from our mating mark had been restored, reestablishing our connection and allowing us to mind-link once more. The link with the pack had also returned. But when I was in the Lunar Realm, the mind-link didn’t work. That made it clear: hiding my visit to the Lunar Realm was a bad idea. He’d know if I lied in a heartbeat.We had promised each other we wouldn’t keep secrets anymore. So, I took a deep breath and told him the truth.“Zander, I went to see my mother,” I admitted.His eyes sharpened, instantly more attentive. “And?” he prompted, his tone calm but firm, knowing I would have had serious discussion with my mother.I hesitated, searching for
“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
*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
‘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