*Selena*"Sir Nicholas, I have an urgent need for information regarding Damon," I stated, my voice betraying the urgency of my request. Time was of the essence, and I could ill afford any delays.Nicholas regarded me with a knowing look, his lips curling into a mysterious smile. "Of course, my dear. I am more than willing to assist you," he said, his tone laden with intrigue."Follow me," he commanded, gesturing for me to accompany him. "Where?" I asked, furrowing my brow in confusion."To a place where you can find all the answers to your questions," he replied cryptically, leading the way. I followed him through a long, dimly lit corridor adorned with ancient hand-painted portraits hanging on the walls.We entered a dimly lit room located three layers down in the basement, and the atmosphere felt unsettling. I could sense something off in the air. While vampires typically exuded a dark aura, this energy was different. As I stepped further into the room, the door closed behind me au
*Selena*My eyes widened with surprise as the figure showed up; Grotesque and menacing.How was it possible? No one had seen him in the shifter’s realm. He never left his dark realm. So why was he here?“Demon King? What are you doing here?” I gasped with shock. Arena was still in pain. The healing was not happening because of the wolfbane.“I was right about it and was lucky enough to encounter a golden wolf,” the demon king said as his eyes glowed with excitement. “It happened in centuries,” The Demon King drawled.“So you are with Nicholas and planned to catch me. But you won't get what you want, and I will make sure of it,” Arena growled lowly."Precious golden wolf, right now you have to worry about your situation," he snickered."It's a misconception that you can make me helpless. I am still powerful without my magical power," Arena howled loudly, but her breath was heavy as she fought against the poisoning effect of the wolfbane."I can't wait to see this," Demon King laughed.
*Selena*"Selena!" Damon's voice sliced through the tense air as he hurried over to me. His eyes swept over me, filled with concern, as he reached out to touch my shoulder, checking for injuries."I'm furious with you right now," he muttered, his grip tight with worry. "But I'm relieved you're safe. These wounds will heal, but I won't forgive those who did this to you." His gaze turned deadly as he glared at the demon king and Nicholas.Damon closed his eyes briefly, muttering something under his breath. Suddenly, he summoned a golden trident, causing both Nicholas and the demon king to gasp in fear."Wait, that's… that's the warlock king, Zephyr's trident," the demon king stammered, his eyes wide with shock. "How did you get this?"I stared at Damon in shock. But he seemed unfazed as his smirk was smug and confident. "Now you're scared, huh, demon king?" Damon sneered.The demon king shook his head, his gaze fixed on Damon. "Alpha Alexander will come for his mate," he announced, hi
*Selena*Zander stood there, flanked by his beta, Maddox, and gamma, Ethan. His aura exuded intimidation, demanding submission from those around him. Despite the urge to run and jump into his arms, I resisted. He still held that effect on me. But then he dropped the bombshell: he claimed that Damon and my mate bond was fake. How could he say such a thing? I knew what I felt, and the undeniable pull of the mate bond between Damon and me confirmed its authenticity."What are you saying, Zander?" I retorted, my voice laced with confusion. "I can feel the bond too. How can you claim that Damon is faking it?""Because it's true. Avery revealed it before she died," he declared solemnly."What? Avery has died?" I gasped, my heart sinking. "H...how? What happened to her?""It's a long story, Selena, and I'll explain everything. But now is not the time. You need to leave from here," he demanded, his tone firm."So you're trusting Avery over me?!" I countered defensively, incredulous that he wo
*Zander*The tension crackled in the air as Damon's accusing words pierced through the atmosphere. "See, you made our mate run!" he accused me, his voice laced with anger and frustration."She is not your mate," I snapped back, my own emotions boiling beneath the surface. "And you made her upset and run, you asshole."Damon's eyes flared with fury, and he took a menacing step forward. "Don't dare to disrespect me in my kingdom and my palace and think you can get away alive," he threatened, his voice low and dangerous. But I didn't flinch at his words. I damn care about his threat. "You think you can threaten the Alpha king?!" I challenged, my voice rising with authority. "Your territory or mine, it doesn't matter because I only need my two bare hands to rip your head apart from your body, and you'll be dead," I declared boldly, Lyon surfacing and trying to take over me to show him who the true alpha was. “You want to see who is the king!” Damon roared, baring his teeth and picking u
*Zander*“My alpha, this seems to be just an altar and nothing special about it. Are you sure we could get some links about it from the past and that it’s worth our time?” Maddox asked.I understood his curiosity and confusion because what I could feel was beyond what he could see. I knew I felt a connection with this altar as if every stone on its wall wanted to tell me something.“Yes, Maddox, I am very sure. I need to know what other secrets it’s hiding,” I admitted, affirming my resolve.“Okay, my alpha, let’s leave this place. I will send a sample and information about it to our research team. I’m certain they will uncover everything about it,” Maddox assured.“No, I won’t leave without Selena, Maddox. My instincts are telling me that something is about to happen and she isn’t safe here,” I declared, the restlessness still lingering in my chest.“But she is the true descendant of the moon goddess, and no one can harm her,” Maddox said, looking at me as if I had lost my mind. “She
*Zander*As I was talking to Seer, my eyes suddenly fell on the altar. The top stone abruptly changed its color, emitting a beam of red light that shot straight into the distance. My eyes followed the path and I saw the light fall on dense bushes.I handed the phone back to Maddox without finishing our conversation, as this event had me strangely intrigued, and I walked towards the bushes."Alpha, where are you going?" Maddox was hot on my heels."Look at this, Maddox," I said, pointing to the beam of light falling on the bushes. "There's something there, and I need to find out what it is." Maddox didn't argue.As we reached the bushes, the light suddenly faded, making the corner darken abruptly.“What the fuck just happened?” Maddox groaned. "This place is full of puzzles and I still think we should find Luna and leave immediately," he mumbled as advice."Maddox, you wait here and let me see what is behind these bushes," I said as I stepped forward."Wait, Alpha, I can't let you go a
*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
*Selena*I stood there, watching over my family and pack members, all of us buzzing with excitement. After what felt like an eternity, there was finally something to celebrate in the Moonglow pack. The entire pack sparkled under the twinkling lights, beautifully decorated for the occasion. Even the neighboring packs and their alphas had been invited to witness this royal event—the wedding of the Alpha King's sister and his Beta.At long last, Blaire and Maddox were getting married before the Moon Goddess. They had endured so much, and fate had been cruel to them. In some ways, we were even responsible for delaying their wedding, as our lives and our pack had been tangled in one mess after another. But that was all behind us now.We stood together, watching the happy couple exchange vows, accepting each other as mates under the blessings of the Goddess. However, according to the ritual to correct Maddox's past mistake, they couldn’t mate until the next full moon. In the past, Maddox h
*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