Ryan’s PovThey kept staring at each other. Aurora, Leila, and Mira.They were obviously shocked by my question, and that only confirmed what I already knew. They were hiding something.I couldn’t raise my voice at Aurora, but I could definitely do that to them."Do you want to spend a few days in the dungeon?" I asked both of them, my voice cold."Ryan, what are you doing?" Aurora’s voice was sharp, defensive. I knew she would come to their rescue.I ignored her and kept my eyes on the maids. "Will you tell me what you are plotting?" I asked again, this time calmer, but the threat still lingered.Aurora stared at me, her lips pressed together. That was all the answer I needed. She would not talk.It was time for me to take action."Seems like you two have gotten too comfortable," I said, my patience running out. "You need to be reminded of your place."Before I could continue, Aurora spoke up."You wouldn’t want to know what we were talking about," she blurted out.I turned my attent
Aurora’s Pov Waking up the next morning, I felt warmth beside me. Ryan was still asleep, his breathing slow and steady. His face was relaxed, free from the usual sharpness and intensity that always made my heart race.I couldn’t stop myself from staring. He looked so perfect, so peaceful.Then, memories of last night flooded my mind.Heat rushed to my cheeks. My body tingled just thinking about it. He was huge. I had touched him. Tasted him.Where did that confidence come from?I don't know.I bit my lip, my thighs pressing together as an unfamiliar ache settled between them. Just the thought of him made me wet.I shook my head, trying to push the thoughts away. I never planned to do anything last night. It was supposed to be a surprise. But Ryan found out, and things just... happened.I needed a shower.Carefully, I slipped out of bed, not wanting to wake him. My legs felt weak as I walked to the wardrobe. I was relieved to see that the maids had stocked up some clothes for me. I gr
Aurora’s PovI laid on the bed for a while, my body still tingling from everything that just happened. Ryan was beside me, watching me with a satisfied look on his face. I had never felt so good in my life. I never knew being touched could make me feel like someone.He fucking saw my pussy. BARE!I was so embarrassed to even stand up and look him in the eye. But as much as I wanted to stay there, I had things to do.I tried to sit up. My legs were not working with me. Ryan chuckled beside me, clearly amused.I shot him a glare. "Stop looking at me like that.""Like what?" he asked, still smirking.I ignored him and slowly got out of bed. "I need to wash up," I said, heading toward the bathroom."I'm coming with you," Ryan announced casually.I spun around. "No, you are not coming with me."His smirk deepened. "Why?"I blinked, struggling for an answer. "Nothing… because I need privacy, and all."Ryan raised his hands like he was surrendering. "Fine, go ahead."I rolled my eyes, took m
Ryan’s PovI couldn’t move.I didn’t know what just happened.I had never calmed down this fast before. Never.My hands were still clenched into fists, my breathing still uneven, but the rage that had consumed me just moments ago was gone. And it wasn’t because I forced myself to control it.It was because of her. Aurora.I lifted my head and looked at her. She was still standing there, her expression filled with something I couldn’t quite understand. Fear? Confusion? Maybe both. Elliot was staring at her, watching closely, as if trying to figure her out."What did you do?" His voice cut through the silence.Aurora took a shaky step back.Elliot’s eyes didn’t leave her. "How did you make him calm down?" His voice was firm. "How did you do it, Aurora?"She looked at me, her eyes searching mine like she wanted me to answer for her. But I didn’t have an answer.I turned to Elliot. "Stop questioning her."Elliot shook his head. "No, we should question her. She might be the one who can sto
Aurora’s Pov It has been exactly three days.Three days since Nara said what she said about me.Three days since she told Ryan to stay away from me.It seems like everyone else has moved on. Like it never happened. Like it was just another passing moment in a life filled with chaos.But I haven’t forgotten.How could I?She said I know something. But I don’t. I don’t know anything.And yet, there’s this weight in my chest, this fear creeping into my bones. What if she was right? What if there’s something about me I don’t even know?But I push it aside. I have other things to worry about.Ryan’s birthday is tomorrow.Right now, he’s in a meeting with Elliot and the elders, which means I’m left with Mira and Leila. And they are way too excited about something.Mira grins, practically bouncing on her feet. “You can’t wait to see the cake. Oh my god, it’s so fucking big. It’s so nice.”I raise a brow, I've been asking her to show me the damn cake. “Let me see.”“No, no, no.” Mira shakes
Aurora’s PovIt was finally the day. His birthday.My boyfriend’s birthday.Nah, I’m going to ask him to ask me officially.I grinned at the thought.Ryan was still asleep beside me, his breathing soft, his chest rising and falling steadily. He looked so peaceful like this. So beautiful. I had made sure to wake up before him just to be the first to wish him a happy birthday. And I did.His hair was all over the place, messy and wild, and I couldn’t resist running my fingers through it. Carefully, I reached out and brushed it away from his face, tucking some strands behind his ear.The second my fingers touched him, his eyes fluttered open.Before I could react, he grabbed my wrist and pulled me onto him.“Ryan, stop!” I giggled, trying to push him off.His lips curled into a teasing smirk. “I caught you admiring me in my sleep, huh?”“No, I wasn’t!” I denied quickly. “Your hair was just all over the place.”He raised a brow. “So, I’m not handsome enough for you to admire?”Oh, God.I
Ryan’s PovI woke up with a splitting headache. This never happens to me.My eyes blinked open, and the first thing I saw was Aurora sitting beside me, watching me closely.“Hey, you’re awake,” she said softly.I sat up, resting my head against the headboard. My body still felt a little heavy, but my mind was quickly clearing.“Yes, I’m awake,” I replied, my voice matching hers in softness.The last thing I remembered was Aurora handing me a glass of wine.She just smiled at me, her expression unreadable.“What happened?” I asked.“You dozed off,” she said casually.I narrowed my eyes. “Aurora, what did you put in the drink?”Her lips twitched. “Sleeping medicine.”And just like that, all the fog in my brain disappeared.I was wide awake.“You drugged me?” I asked, staring at her in disbelief.She inched closer, her expression apologetic but also… mischievous?“I didn’t want you to see that I was planning a dinner night out for us,” she admitted.I sighed, shaking my head. “Little one
Ryan’s Pov“You’re so beautiful,” I told her again, just because I couldn’t help myself.She smiled. “Thank you.”I pulled her closer, my eyes dropping to her lips.“My lipstick will stain your lips,” she warned.“I don’t mind,” I said, my voice rough. Then, I kissed her softly, careful not to ruin her makeup.She exhaled against me, her body relaxing.“Shall we?” she whispered.I nodded, offering my elbow. She looped her hand around it, and together, we stepped out of the room.The mansion was eerily quiet as we walked. It felt like no one else existed except us.“Did you see Caleb and Elliot today?” I asked, glancing around.They never missed telling me happy birthday.“No, I didn’t see them,” she answered quickly. “Let’s keep going. We’ll be quick.”I nodded. Caleb and Elliot had been by my side for years. This was Aurora’s turn. My focus was on her.As we reached the front doors, Aurora suddenly stopped.“I forgot something upstairs.”I raised an eyebrow. “What is it?”“My purse.”
Aurora’s Pov I wanted to die of secondhand embarrassment. Alphas were supposed to be dignified, strong, and composed. Ryan? Ryan was screaming like a lunatic, making a scene in front of the entire hospital. The pain hit me harder, and I let out a sharp breath. Immediately, nurses rushed over with a hospital bed. Ryan ran beside me, putting on hospital gloves like he was about to deliver the baby. “I’m here for you, Aurora,” he said, his voice shaking. “I’m here.” The doctor arrived, a middle-aged man with a calm demeanor. “How are you feeling?” I barely had the energy to glare at him. “Like I want to poop.” Ryan’s eyes widened in horror. “WHAT?!” The doctor chuckled. “That means the baby is coming. Alright, Aurora, I’m going to need you to push.” I nodded, gripping Ryan’s hand as the nurses positioned me. “Keep your legs straight,” the doctor instructed. Ryan’s eyes darkened. “Why are you looking at my wife like that?” The doctor looked confused. “Because I’m delivering h
Ryan’s Pov(Three Years Later)I was just pouring Aurora a glass of juice, minding my own business, when suddenly….“RYAN!”The glass slipped from my hand, shattering against the counter. I spun around so fast I nearly dislocated something. My heart lurched into my throat as I bolted into the living room.“What happened? What happened? Are you okay? Who do I need to kill?”Aurora was standing there, eyes wide, hands gripping her stomach. Then she looked up at me and said the words that completely short-circuited my brain.“My water just broke.”I blinked. “What does that mean?”She gave me a look. “Ryan.”“What water? Did you spill something? Are you thirsty?” I was already turning back toward the kitchen, my brain refusing to process.She groaned and pointed at her belly. “THE BABY IS COMING.”My entire soul left my body.“The baby is coming?!” My voice hit a pitch I didn’t know I was capable of. “Like RIGHT NOW?!”Aurora, the love of my life, the mother of my unborn child, had the au
Aurora’s PovZiani’s eyes darkened as she stepped forward. “What do you mean you are not going with me?” Her voice was laced with disbelief. “We had a deal, Aurora.”I met her gaze without flinching. “Yes, I know we had a deal. But before we continue, I want to ask everyone in this room a question.”A murmur rippled through the council as they exchanged glances.“Go ahead,” one of the elders finally said.I turned, my eyes sweeping across every single person in the room. My voice was steady, unwavering.“Who is the moon goddess now?”Silence hung for a moment before, in unison, the room responded.“You are.”I shifted my gaze to Ziani. “And who is the leader now?”Her jaw tightened, but she didn’t hesitate. “You are.”A slow smile formed on my lips. “Then I make the rules.”The moment those words left my mouth, the room erupted into chaos.“I might not know everything about the Moon Goddess yet,” I continued over their voices, “but I will learn it in no time. And as long as I am in th
Aurora’s PovSilence swallowed the battlefield as Karen’s body went still. Her last words echoed in my mind, haunting and heavy. I had thought I was ready for this, that I was prepared to do whatever it took to protect what was mine, but as I stared at her lifeless form, all I felt was a deep, aching sorrow.This was never how I wanted it to be.The weight of everything crashed down on me all at once. My limbs trembled, and suddenly, the pain that had been numbed by adrenaline surged back, searing through my body like fire. My legs gave out.I barely registered the panicked voices around me before I hit the ground.Elliot, Caleb, and Ryan rushed toward me, their faces etched with worry.“I’m fine,” I muttered, though the pounding in my head and the sharp sting in my wounds said otherwise. “I’m just… just hot a little.”Ryan crouched beside me, his jaw clenched. “Hot a little? You’re burning up,” he snapped. His hands hovered over me as if he was afraid to touch me, afraid that I might
Karen’s PovThe battleground was silent for a moment, thick with tension. The crowd gathered, eyes locked on us, their whispers barely audible over the howling wind. I rolled my shoulders, cracking my knuckles, and took slow steps forward, never breaking eye contact with Aurora.She stood across from me, her body battered, her clothes stained with blood and dirt. Weakness radiated from her, yet she still held her chin high, defiance burning in her eyes.Pathetic."You should have stayed down when you had the chance," I sneered, my claws extending, itching to sink into her flesh. "This is your last warning, Aurora. Step aside and let me have what’s mine."She wiped blood from the corner of her mouth and spat onto the dirt. "Ryan was never yours, Karen. And he never will be."That was all I needed.With a growl, I lunged at her, my claws swiping toward her throat. She barely dodged, rolling to the side before springing to her feet.The fight had begun.The moment our bodies collided aga
Karen’s PovI have been watching. Waiting.Every day, I moved unseen through the corridors of this mansion, listening, observing. I watched them whisper about her, pray for her, cry for her. Aurora. Aurora. Aurora.Her name was on everyone’s lips, like she was some kind of savior.It was pathetic.She had actually left to break the curse, to throw herself into the jaws of death, and for what? Love? How foolish.I had given Ryan everything. My love, my loyalty, my soul. And still, he had chosen her. But I told myself it wasn’t over. I told myself I had time. That if I played my cards right, I could get him back.Then today happened.The mansion was alive with excitement. People were gathering. And when I saw what they were looking at, who they were looking at, my blood boiled.Aurora was back.She had survived.And I knew, at that moment, that if I didn’t act now, I would lose everything forever.So, I stepped into the mansion.Nobody stopped me. They all still saw me as the ex-Luna. R
Ryan’s PovI sat alone in my room, staring at the empty space before me. It had been a month and a week since she left. Since Aurora walked into that cursed place. Since she vanished from my life.Every day without her felt like a slow death.I had no reason to live anymore.I had fought, waited, hoped, prayed. But she was not back.And now… I was starting to fear the worst.Ziani had come to Shadow Heaven today, her face grim, her words laced with worry."It's taking longer than expected," she had said. "Maybe… maybe she made the wrong choice by going in."The words sliced through me like a dagger.Was this how I was going to lose her?No.No.I clenched my fists so tightly my nails dug into my skin. Aurora was strong. She had fought battles before. She had survived the impossible.She was going to come back to me.She must come back to me.Then, suddenly, I heard it.Noise. Screaming. Voices rising in panic.My body tensed. My wolf growled. Something was happening.I shot to my feet
Aurora’s PovMy eyelids felt heavy, my body weak, but my mind was sharp. The moment my eyes fluttered open, I saw them.Jazmine and Rhys.They were dragging me, their hands gripping my arms as if I were nothing more than a discarded rag doll. They thought I was still unconscious. They really thought I was still asleep.Their voices were hushed, but I could hear them."She must be out of her mind for coming here," Jazmine muttered."It’s because of love," Rhys replied. "You can do anything for love."Jazmine scoffed. "Now love is going to kill her."I clenched my teeth. No, I thought. Love can never kill me. I will fight for love. And I will win.I reached for Melissa, my wolf, my other half."Melissa," I called out in my mind. "We have to fight."Her response was weak, strained. "We’re tired, Aurora…""No," I said, firm and unwavering. "We are not tired. We have to fight. We have to win this battle. Or don’t you want to go back to Draven?"Silence. Then, a whisper of longing. "I miss
Aurora’s PovMy eyes fluttered open, but the world around me was nothing but darkness. My body ached, my head was pounding, and for a moment, I couldn’t remember where I was or how I got here. Then it all started coming back.I had walked into the portal. I had felt the pull of another world, dragging me into the unknown. Days ago. Or weeks. I couldn't tell. Time didn’t exist in this place. The only thing that remained was the memory of that voice calling my name."Aurora."And then the impact. A sudden, sharp blow that sent me spiraling into unconsciousness.Now I was here. Chained. Weak. Trapped.I tried to move, but the cold bite of iron dug into my wrists and ankles. The chains rattled, heavy and unbreakable. My breathing was uneven as I struggled against them, but it was no use. The air smelled of damp stone and something unnatural, something suffocating. I wasn't alone.The door creaked open, and footsteps echoed against the stone floor. A woman stepped into the dim light, her e