*Selena*Hours had passed, and Zander hadn't returned to the room since the meeting. The tension between us was intense, and Zander had stopped speaking to me. Despite my attempts to explain, he refused to listen. My alpha mate had a fiery temper.Lost in my thoughts, I heard the door open, and Zander walked in. Once again, he glanced at me briefly before heading straight to the bathroom. His coldness and indifference were tearing me apart inside.I continued pacing the room, and eventually, Zander emerged from the bathroom, going straight to his side of the bed, ready to sleep."Zander, we really need to talk," I insisted."Good night, Selena. I'm very tired," he dismissed me with those words, leaving no room for discussion as he turned his back toward me."How long will this continue, Zander?" I asked, refusing to give up."You should know the answer, considering you're the cause of this conflict," Zander dismissed me."I've explained it to you, Zander. Why can't you forgive me?" I
*Selena*"Father, let's keep this fight between us. Don't involve a child in this. Release Selena's son!" Damon interrupted."Have you forgotten your manners, Damon? What's gotten into you all of a sudden? Don't you remember that they are our enemies, and we need to defeat them?" Silas scolded his son with a snarl, but Damon seemed unaffected, glaring at his father with fury."I haven't forgotten anything, Father. I remember very well that a true warrior never uses elders, children, or women in their fight. They fight with bravery and rely on strength," Damon declared with a roar.I was deeply impressed by his words. Despite being seen as our rival, a bloodthirsty Vampire, he appeared to be a man of honor and power.Zander exchanged a glance with Damon, and without a word, Damon lunged at the vampire holding Austin, swiftly grabbing him and passing him to me. I held my son tightly in my arms while our soldiers drew their swords, launching an attack on the cunning vampires.Silas was c
*Maddox*The entire pack welcomed us warmly upon our return with Zander's son, our prince. The atmosphere was filled with celebration, and an air of festivity enveloped the pack. It was a truly joyous occasion after so many years. Yet, amidst the jubilation, I couldn't help but sense the lingering tension between Zander and Selena. Their unresolved issues needed attention soon, or history might repeat itself. Fortunately, the pack members were preoccupied with admiring their little prince, oblivious to the growing distance between Zander and Selena.As Zander and Selena retired to their suite, I made my way to the pack’s office. There were calls to attend to and some pending work that required my attention.I was in the middle of a video conference call when the door to my office creaked open, and Blair stepped inside. She appeared visibly upset. Despite her attempts at manipulation and persuasion, I managed to convince Zander that it wasn't wise to bring her along with us. I proposed
*Maddox*A mischievous giggle escaped my mate as I withdrew my cock from her mouth and pulled her up onto my lap. Her eyes were dark with lust as she stared directly into mine."You're becoming more and more troublesome," I growled, threading my hand through her soft curls and tilting her head back, tugging hard on her hair.“Ah!” she moaned as I licked the length of her slender neck.But my mate didn't cease her teasing; instead, she continued to provoke me. She began grinding against my bulge, almost bringing me to climax right then and there. My length swelled beneath her.“You're playing with fire, princess,” I warned, but she didn't stop. Too absorbed in wriggling out of her panties. Seeing her struggling, I simply grabbed the edge of her lace panties and ripped the damn thing off her body.A part of me expected Blair to be stunned by this, but as always, she proved me wrong. Instead, my mate only told me seriously, 'I want to burn then.'"A groan escaped me. I was shocked as we
*Maddox*“You motherfucker, you dared to do this?!" Another punch landed on my face accompanied by an enraged growl, and I toppled over as the chair I was sitting in was forcefully flipped."No!" Blair cried out, rushing to intervene and prevent Zander from inflicting further harm."Leave me, Blair!" he snapped, glaring at his sister."Zander, please, listen to me first," she pleaded desperately, refusing to release her grip on her brother's hand. Despite his anger, Zander wasn't forcefully pushing her away, aware she might get hurt.Zander trembled in fury, snarling, "You fucking bastard. I considered you my best friend. I trusted you as my Beta, and you tried to hit on my sister.""No, Zander, you've misunderstood," Blair squealed as he pulled his hand away from her grip and lunged at me. "Zander, please, listen to me," she begged."Let him be, Blair. Today, I've discovered how much my supposed best friend trusted me," I said in a mocking tone, observing Zander's clenched jaw. Just
*Selena*“I won't approve of it!” Zander’s voice echoed in the surroundings. “Just because you now need a mate, you turn to my sister. Otherwise, you were going to reject her. She is not your toy, Maddox,” he drawled in a dangerous tone. “You might be my best friend and the best warrior in my pack, my Beta, but none of these qualities can allow you to be worthy of being my sister's mate. Not after what you've done to her in the past,” his tone turned threatening.“Zander, it's about Blair and Maddox. Let her decide what she wants,” I pleaded as I looked into his eyes, but all I saw was anger as he glared at me.“Selena, stay out of this matter,” he gritted out, clenching his jaw, making me wince.So he was still angry with me, and I did not know what I should do to make him believe that I did not lie to him intentionally.“Zander,” Blaire spoke, “I have been in love with my mate throughout my life, even when I thought I could hate him or move on. But I was still in love with him the
*Avery*"Why are we heading to the Vampire Kingdom, Father? You know this will draw a lot of attention," I questioned my father, but he remained silent. The car glided smoothly along the road while he continued to gaze out of the window. His expression remained unreadable."Father, you're taking an enormous risk. We can't afford to attract undue attention to us, you know that," I warned him."Shut up, Avery," he sharply scolded, making me wince. "After spoiling my plan, you still have the audacity to complain," he spat with disgust, though his focus remained outside, his anger palpable."What did I do, Father?" I asked, my tone tinged with defiance.“Really, Avery?! Do you not know what you have done?! I gave you enough time to seduce Zander and make him fall in love with you, but you were unable to do this. Not only this, you were unable to eliminate Selena from your way. Now she is back in Zander's life, and my dream of becoming the king of the Werewolves will only remain a dream, un
*Thousands of years ago* Narrator’s POV. Once upon a time, in a world where supernatural beings coexisted with humans, Warlocks and Witches held dominion due to their superior powers. Residing in this realm was the remarkably beautiful werewolf princess, Arabella, whose father led a small pack as an Alpha. The news of her extraordinary beauty had spread far and wide across the world. Just a month after her 18th birthday, numerous marriage proposals began pouring in from distant lands. Yet, like any caring father, Arabella's father sought the most suitable match for her and declined each proposal that arrived. "Arabella, quickly get ready. You have to leave for the mating ball," her mother urged, entering the room with urgency. Arabella, lost in her thoughts while seated near the window, snapped out of her reverie as her mother approached. "Why, Mother?" Arabella inquired, seeking an explanation. "Because your father wanted you to go there," her mother replied. "Mother, I am tir
*Selena*"Zander, I've prepared your tuxedo for the wedding. Please be ready on time; otherwise, Blair will be very upset," I whispered to my mate and husband as he covered the speaker with his hand during a phone call.Today marked Blair and Maddox's wedding, followed by their official mating and marking ceremony. We couldn't manage a formal wedding earlier because so much was going on in our lives and pack, but now everything was settled, and I had planned a lavish week-long celebration for them. Today was their special day, and yet my husband, the Alpha King, was still engrossed in business. I waited, staring at him with annoyance, hoping for a response. Finally, Zander nodded absentmindedly, still engrossed in his call."I understand, King Ralph Yearwood, but we shouldn't lower our guard like this before him," Zander sounded annoyed.I couldn't hear their conversation, but from my husband's expression, it was clear that Lycan King Ralph Yearwood had said something unsettling."Oka
*Anonymous POV*"I need to see the Dark Alpha immediately," Damon demanded, his voice cold and urgent as he faced the guards outside the Dark Alpha's castle.The Dark Alpha was infamous among the shifters, feared as the most malevolent creature. His pack consisted of rogue wolves, trained to be merciless and heartless. The Dark Alpha sought power above all else and delighted in inflicting slow, agonizing deaths on his enemies, savoring their pleas for mercy."Wait here. We need to ask the Alpha whether he wants to see you," one of the guards growled, his eyes narrowing as he scrutinized Damon from head to toe. Damon grimaced at the appearance of the guards. The guards were filthy and disheveled, a reflection of the brutal environment they thrived in.Damon's lips curled into a sinister grin. "He'll be very pleased to hear what I have to say," he said confidently, his tone dripping with malice.The guard's eyes flickered with suspicion but he turned and disappeared into the shadows of
“Silas Shadowborne’s son?!” Zander’s eyes narrowed into piercing slits as he appraised Jasper. “And you expect us to believe you when your name has never crossed my ears?”Jasper’s voice was tinged with bitterness as he explained, “Damon manipulated our father, forcing my mother and me into exile from the kingdom. I was prepared to return when I learned of Father’s death and Damon’s treachery, but my mother insisted it was Father’s dying wish for Damon to rule. When I heard of Uncle’s murder and Damon’s flight, I returned to confront whoever was plunging my land into chaos.” His gaze swept over us, a glint of disdain flickering in his eyes.“We aren’t causing chaos; we liberated your land from the clutches of your half-brother Damon. Now, we’re striving to restore peace and unity after your king fled in defeat,” I interjected, sensing the tension escalating.“We don’t need your interference, especially not from wolves who deceived and killed my father!” Jasper’s voice thundered, causi
"You... I remember you," my eyes sparkled with recognition as I took in the seer's serene smile."Yes, Luna. It is me again," the seer replied, her voice calm and knowing. "I told you that your belief would lead you out of this dark fog and reveal the truth. And you truly have changed fate because you believed in your love."Her words seemed to weave a spell around us, and in that moment, memories of our first meeting came rushing back to me. I was struck by how deeply meaningful her words had been. Everything she said was true.Though every sign had pointed me toward Damon, my unwavering belief in my love for Zander had broken the curse and led me to my true mate. Fate was altered by the power of belief. I was awestruck by the realization that such a small word held such immense power, capable of averting the inevitable."Thank you for warning me and for your loyalty to the pack. The Moonglow pack will always be indebted to you for your loyal services," I said, my voice filled with g
The tears poured down from my eyes as we kissed. I whimpered against my mate's lips, overwhelmed by a rush of emotions. I was happy, yet the disbelief lingered—I had almost lost him. It was true that we never truly valued our loved ones until we almost lost them. I had experienced both hell and heaven in those few moments when my mate lay lifeless on my lap, and then he breathed again. I knew better after almost losing him what he was to me, and I would never ignore him over anything. He was everything I needed to live, breathe, and feel alive.“Why are you crying, my mate?” Zander’s brow furrowed in concern as he gently took my face in his large hand. His touch was tender, and his eyes searched mine with a depth of love and worry. I shook my head, trying to smile through my tears, but the emotions choked me, leaving me speechless.I gazed at his beautiful face, the one I had feared I might never see again, and took a deep breath before finding my voice.Tears streamed down my face a
Suddenly, the air crackled with energy, and two divine figures appeared before me. The first was the High Priestess—my mother—and the other, the sacred appearance of the Moon Goddess herself.“Selena, you can't be serious about threatening me, can you?” the Moon Goddess teased lightly, her voice carrying an air of amusement. But her casual demeanor only fueled my fury.“How can you be so indifferent while I am in so much pain?” I challenged, my voice trembling with emotion.“But you chose this path. What more can I do?” she replied with a shrug, her tone frustratingly calm.“Moon Goddess, I love Alpha Zander, and you expect me to accept his death with happiness. Are you truly this heartless?” I scowled, tears streaming down my cheeks uncontrollably.“I thought you would bring Zander back. He is innocent and has nothing to do with this battle,” I pleaded desperately, my voice cracking with sorrow.“He had to die according to the prophecy, Selena. Neither you nor I can change that,” the
*Selena*"Why are you crying for our enemy? He tried to kill me, and so he had to die,” Damon growled, his voice strained from the impact of Selena's powerful blow.“No!” I roared, my eyes flashing with a mix of pain and fury. “He doesn’t deserve death. It’s you who will pay for killing my Zander!” my scream echoed through the room as I unleashed another devastating strike, sending Damon hurtling across the room to crash against a distant wall.“I can’t believe you would defend him over me. I am your mate, and yet you choose to protect our enemy,” Damon snarled, struggling to rise to his feet amidst the wreckage.“No!” my voice boomed, my entire demeanor now a terrifying force of vengeance. “I have loved only one man my entire life, and when will you understand that it’s not you!” my words were a declaration, punctuated by the raw power of my attacks as I closed in on Damon once more.“Then you are a fool, Selena. If you had chosen me, I would have let you live. But you chose death. P
*Selena*As I headed to Harper’s house, a strange feeling washed over me. Some instinct was holding me back, making each step forward an effort. It was as if someone was calling out to me, needing me urgently. I stopped in my tracks and looked behind me. Everything seemed normal, yet the feeling persisted, an invisible force pulling at me, making it difficult to move ahead.I turned around again, my gaze drawn to the garden Harper referred to as the cursed land. Something about it seemed to call out to me, a whisper of unease.Arena, my wolf, was restless. She howled in my mind, "I think we need to investigate that cursed land. It's strange why everyone is forbidden from going there.""You’re right," I replied through our mindlink. "I feel it too. Why is it cursed? We need to uncover the mystery behind it."“What happened? Why aren't you moving?” Harper asked, confusion evident as she stopped and turned back when she realized I had left behind.“Harper, I need to go back to the cursed
*Zander*As the figure emerged from the shadows, the whole picture became clear. The golden trident in his hand was proof that his intentions were far from good.“So, this was a trap for me,” I challenged, raising my head with pride.“I don’t have a problem with you, Alpha. But you were the one who tried to take my mate and started this. Your curiosity has led you to your grave,” Damon mocked, snorting and gesturing around with his arms.“And you call yourself a king?” I taunted. “Attacking from the shadows like a coward.”“Zander, I am nothing like you, and your provocations won’t work on me,” Damon scowled smugly.“That’s right, you are nothing like me. I have Alpha blood and am a real man, not a coward who lacks moral values,” I snarled, baring my teeth.“Moral values?!” he laughed mockingly. “Are you fucking serious, Alpha Zander? What will I get from moral values? They won’t even bring me victory,” he added arrogantly.“A victory is not a victory until it is earned through true s