“No, Mother,” I interrupted, my voice firm. “Just stop making decisions on my behalf.”Her calm expression didn’t waver as she turned to me, and I couldn’t help but feel both anger and disbelief. How could she remain so composed in every situation? More importantly, how could she consistently make decisions for me as if I had no agency?She was my mother, yes, but she had left me with my father and his wife—whom I’d believed to be my real mother for most of my life. Now, after all these years, she had appeared out of nowhere, assuming that a few explanations would magically erase the pain of abandonment and make everything normal again. Worse still, she thought she could control my life when I was the one destined to rule the Lunar Realm—such irony.“Selena, believe me,” my mother said in her ever-serene voice, as though her words alone could soothe away all objections. “This is for your good and the good of the realm.”“No, Mother, you have to understand this time,” I argued, my voic
*Zander*“Dad! Look what I found in your drawer!” Austin exclaimed as he bounded into the room, holding up a scarf.I took it from his hands, examining it closely, trying to recall how it could have ended up in my drawer. But no matter how much I searched my memory, I couldn’t place it.“Whose scarf is it?” he asked again, his curiosity unrelenting.“It might be your grandmother’s,” I replied thoughtfully, still turning it over in my hands.“Nope! I asked her already, and she said it’s not hers either,” Austin countered with a confident shake of his head.“Okay, then it might belong to your Aunt Blair,” I said, laughing at his determination. He nodded, pursing his lips with a sense of accomplishment, as though he had just solved a grand mystery.“Well, case solved, Sherlock Holmes!” I teased, handing the scarf back to him.Austin giggled as he grabbed it, tugging playfully to pull it from my hand. Yet, as he did, a strange tugging sensation echoed in my chest. Something about this sca
*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
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
We followed the signal through the dense forest near the vampire kingdom. The eerie silence of the woods, broken only by the rustling of leaves underfoot, heightened the tension in the air. Suddenly, the signal flickered and then disappeared completely.“What’s going on?” I frowned, glancing at Jasper.His expression darkened as he tapped the tablet screen, trying to revive the lost signal. “She might have entered a magical zone—an area where all technology and external energies become useless.”I exhaled sharply, scanning the surroundings. “Then how do we track her now?”Jasper’s jaw tightened. “That’s exactly why Damon has remained hidden for so long.” He turned to me, his crimson eyes filled with steely determination. “But I’ll figure it out—I have to.”I could sense the weight of his words. Jasper knew as well as I did that Damon wasn’t just in hiding—he was planning something. He would definitely be desperate enough to reclaim a throne that had never rightfully been his. Sudden
*Zander* Selena had left with the High Priestess, and now the world believed we had broken up. To them, she thought I had betrayed her and wanted nothing to do with me. The deception was working as planned, yet the weight of it settled heavily on my chest.I had instructed my Gamma, Ethan, to keep a close watch on Alpha Albert and Anne, tracking their every move. If our suspicions were right, they wouldn’t be able to hide for long. But for now, all I could do was wait.And waiting was excruciating.Hours had passed, and I still hadn’t heard from Selena. The silence gnawed at me like a slow-burning fire. Lyon paced inside me, restless and agitated. Something felt wrong. We both knew the danger lurking in the shadows was closer than ever, and the longer we remained disconnected, the more unbearable the uncertainty became.A sudden mind link broke through my thoughts.‘Austin finally fell asleep,’ Blair’s voice came through, laced with exhaustion. ‘He cried himself to sleep after missin
*Selena*My heart sank at my mother’s sudden appearance. A wave of unease settled in my chest as I took in the solemn expression on her face.“What’s wrong, Mother?” I mumbled, dread creeping into my voice. “Why did you come so urgently to take me back to the Lunar Realm?”She hesitated, her lips pressing together as if choosing her words carefully. “Selena, the day is coming… in three days,” she finally said. “We need to find a way to save the world and to save—” She halted, stepping closer, her warm hand gently clasping mine. There was a softness in her gaze, a deep motherly affection that made my chest tighten. When she spoke again, her voice was barely above a whisper.“You.”A sharp breath left my lips. Three days?! My mind raced, panic clawing at my chest. My hands instinctively moved to my belly, cradling the life growing inside me. Could my baby feel the storm raging inside me? The fear? The uncertainty? I swallowed hard, forcing myself to stay strong.I needed time.“What’s g
"What do you want to know, baby?" I tried to coax her, my voice gentle. "I’ve already told you everything about the Dark Alpha."But the fire in her eyes reignited, and I knew I was in deep trouble even before she bellowed—"Alpha King, you better stop giving me lame excuses because I know that’s not true." She gritted her teeth, her frustration palpable. "So, you better start talking!"I sighed, knowing there was no way out of this. "Okay, my Luna," I bowed my head in surrender. "But please, promise me that after knowing the truth, you won’t hate me."Her eyes softened, and the sharp edges of her anger dulled. "I will never hate you, Zander," she whispered with such sincerity that it made my chest tighten. "But I need you to open up to me."Her words struck deep inside my heart, and in that moment, I wanted to bare my soul to her, to tell her everything I hadn't told anyone."I was born with the blessing to be the invincible Alpha and rule the werewolf community. But every gift comes