Liana POVNero joined me in Rowan’s office, where maps and plans covered the table. “Rowan always keeps his strongest warriors at the front,” I said as I looked at the maps and other documents. “But his right flank is weaker. That’s where we can strike,” I added. “Look at this.” I pointed at a particular mark which Rowan had circled in red. “I heard from my father that Rowan wanted to enhance this area. This part of his pack’s territory is the most vulnerable and prone to falling fast. He had asked my father to give him extra warriors over here.” Nero nodded, absorbing every word. “Rowan is impulsive. He’ll go straight for Darius,” I said. “We can use that to our advantage.” Nero took his phone out and started making calls. As soon as he finished the call, we ransacked his office to unearth anything that we could use to our advantage. And that’s when I found a secret locker that was hidden behind a painting. “What do we have here?” I rasped as my claws slipped out of my hands. “Wa
Liana POVWhen we reached, the cold night air bit at my skin as I stood at the edge of my father’s pack territory. The warriors surrounding me shifted uneasily as their eyes scanned the dense forest ahead. I could feel their doubt. I could feel Nero’s confidence wavering. It was natural because Alpha Victor was a stronger Alpha than Rowan, and he had been to several wars. So there was a big chance that he had left some of his well-trained warriors back home, anticipating moves like these. Though I wasn’t a seasoned fighter like Darius, but I had something they didn’t know—intimate knowledge of Alpha Victor’s strategies.I raised my hand, signaling for silence as I turned to face my warriors. They were already tired from fighting in Rowan’s pack, and they needed all the encouragement. Taking a deep breath in, I said, “We’re not just fighting to win. We’re fighting to make sure Victor’s reign of terror ends today.” And I meant it. Because my father was a tyrant who had committed cruelt
Darius POVThe battlefield was chaotic. I slashed through Victor’s warriors with bitter anger and revenge filled inside me. Not only did he use his daughter to be slaughtered to a barbarian rogue, he never supported her. He turned against my father and imprisoned him. My father had to spend the rest of his life in humiliation. He usurped most of my pack’s territory and declared himself as its Alpha. Now, no more. I was going to kill him for Liana, for me, for Kaden, and for my father. But as I fought, my thoughts kept drifting to Liana. Was she safe? Had she succeeded in taking her pack back?“Alpha!” Kaden’s voice snapped me back to the fight. “Focus! We’re gaining ground!”I nodded, shaking off my worry. I couldn’t afford to lose focus now. Most of his warriors were dead. Rowan was already defeated and the last I saw him was my warriors chasing him through the jungle. Victor was just ahead of me. “Victor!” I growled and with a roar, I charged. We clashed midair, shifting into our
Liana POVAfter I had taken over, the Silver Moon pack’s territory felt so unfamiliar that it was odd, but at the same time, I felt connected to it. This was my pack, my people, my territory. Tiara had been gloating in my head all the time. I had to let her free that day to march in the streets of the pack only because she wanted to assert her dominance. She walked proudly among the pack members, who bowed to her. As she walked with her head held high, I couldn’t help laughing and rolling my eyes. Modesty wasn’t in Tiara’s dictionary. If drum rolls accompanied her triumphant walk, she wouldn’t have minded it. In the evening, as I entered the Alpha’s office—the heart of my father’s rule—I paused to take in the scene. The large mahogany desk stood at the center, papers haphazardly piled high, as if someone had left in a hurry. The air smelled of dust and neglect, a stark reminder of how carelessly this pack had been managed.“This is where he made all his decisions,” I whispered, runni
Rowan POVI ran as fast as I could to escape Darius’s warriors. Bastards were hunting me like a mutt. The battlefield was far behind me, but I could still hear the shouts and growls of the fight. My warriors had fallen, one by one, under Darius’s fierce attack. I had no choice but to flee.“Fucking cowards!” I muttered to myself, clenching my fists. “How could they lose so easily?” Some of them belonged to Victor’s army, but even they couldn’t stand Darius’s attack. Deep down, I knew the truth. Darius was powerful, and his warriors were well-trained. They fought with purpose, something my own soldiers lacked.The worst part was that Liana outsmarted me. I never anticipated that instead of fighting alongside Darius, she would attack my pack to weaken me. Once she took over my pack, Darius’s warriors stormed in and took it over so easily. I couldn’t go back there now because I knew it was a matter of time that Darius would stake his claim over my pack. As I hid in the shadows of the fo
Liana POV Life had spiraled into so much activity that I had no time to think about myself. There was so much happening in the pack at the same time that I was handling five jobs at a time. I wanted to talk to Darius but before I could speak with him, I would fall asleep. Still I would call him and at least chat a little whenever I found time. Even Darius was extremely busy. Ever since he had acquired Rowan’s pack, he was rebuilding it from scratch just like I was doing with mine. I had to form a new council, and even though I had listed a few pack members, I was waiting for Darius to come for my Alpha takeover ceremony. His presence would mean a lot. The week had gone by so fast that I didn’t have time to catch my breath. However, there was something that was nagging me at the back of my mind. Darius hadn’t called me for two days straight. And whenever I was calling him, he would cut it. It was odd but then I gave him the benefit of doubt. He must be busy. Just like me. The Silve
Liana POVThe world around me faded as my gaze locked on his. As I stared at Darius, the intensity in his eyes mirrored the emotions in my heart. I wanted to believe that this moment was ours alone, that the blessed pull between us meant something that could not be ignored. But reality had other plans.Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a sharp movement. It seemed too deliberate to be ignored. Elara stepped forward from the crowd, her heels clicking on the stone path as if announcing her arrival with every step. She looked confident, like a dark cloud, striding confidently toward Darius. Her bright red dress and perfectly styled hair were a stark contrast to the emotions swirling between Darius and me. What was she doing here? What was her plan? Tiara started growling inside me. ‘What is she doing here?’ Tiara asked. ‘Order her to leave. Now!’ But I couldn’t do anything. I sat there, unable to understand the situation. Her presence hit me like a slap. She wasn’t just walking
Liana POV The Moon Goddess temple was quiet and peaceful as the Silver Moon pack gathered for my Alpha ceremony. Garlands hung everywhere and the smell of incensed herbs wafted in the air. The soft glow of moonlight filled the space. Pack members stood around me, their eyes watching with hope and curiosity. Darius's warriors were present too, standing tall and proud, showing their support even as Darius and Elara stood behind. I could sense Darius’s eyes boring into my back. I wanted to turn back and ask him to come here to stand with me as my mate, but I quickly shoved my thoughts at the back of my mind. I wore a simple white dress, a symbol of new beginnings. The Shaman stood at the front, holding the knife, which he was going to use to draw my blood. My hands were shaking as I stepped forward, my heart racing with the weight of what was ahead of me. I glanced at the statue of the goddess and took a deep breath. My pack members wanted change, and I was ready to give it to them.Th
Liana POV Suddenly, I felt strange.For the past few days, I had been feeling… different. It was just exhaustion from the attack. My body was still healing, and the stress of everything made sense.Next day, I woke up feeling dizzy. The moment I sat up, the room spun for a second before settling. I placed a hand on my forehead and took deep breaths.Darius got up and held me in his arms. “You okay?”I forced a small smile. “Yeah. Just tired.”His golden eyes studied me carefully. “You didn’t eat much last night.”“I wasn’t hungry.” That wasn’t completely true. The smell of the food had made my stomach twist in the worst way. I didn’t tell him that, though.Darius leaned down to brush his lips against my forehead. “You should rest more.”“I will,” I lied. I was feeling like vomiting every other hour. “When you're back, we are going to the doctor and show you,” he insisted. Only when I agreed, he allowed me to go to the Silver Moon pack. I asked Darius to send a driver with me. Dariu
Liana POV It had been two days since the attack from the rogues. Darius and his wolves were trying to track the rogues but whenever they hit their hiding point, the rogues had already gone from there. It was like they were chasing ghosts. I was getting uncomfortable by the day. There had to be a time when they came to keep a vigilance on us. What was that time of the day? Darius had increased the patrolling along the borders and given orders to kill them at sight. On the second day, as Darius had gone to train his wolves, I decided to go to the west border to check the patrolling party. I had already circled the perimeter but it was in the west that I felt there was some loophole. Like it was gaping at me. The warriors bowed to me as soon as they saw me parking my car. “Have you checked the entire perimeter for security?” I asked as I got down. “Yes Luna,” the leader replied. “There isn’t anything untoward.” Not feeling comfortable, I started walking along the west border, my eye
Liana POV That night Darius had to go for an urgent meeting with the council members because they had spotted rogues on the outskirts of the pack’s territory. A doubt crept in my mind—what if these were Rowan’s friends? After all, he was a rogue before my father made him the Alpha of the Crimson Howl pack. I sat on the edge of the bed, gripping my phone tightly, wondering if I should call Kaden or not. My hands felt a little clammy, and my heart was still racing from everything that had happened today. I dialed his number, and after a few rings, he picked up."Luna Liana?" he said, his voice full of exhaustion."Kaden, how are things on your end?" I asked, trying to sound calm. Honestly, I wanted to know about the human girl. There was a pause before he let out a heavy sigh. "Complicated. Kaycee and I… we’re struggling to figure things out with Teri… that human girl."So her name was Teri. "Did something happen?" I asked. "She doesn’t trust me," Kaycee’s voice cut in suddenly. It
Liana POVI walked through the hallways of the packhouse. My heart felt strangely heavy after my interaction with my father and Elara. I remembered how I saw a flicker of regret in my father’s eyes, but then was it genuine? As for Elara, she was absolutely a gone case. I took a deep breath. Darius had sent Nero to call me for lunch. He followed me through the hallway to the main dining room. When I saw the council members and Elder Cornelius, I knew this wasn’t just any meal. There was something serious about it. After everything that had happened in the dungeons, my mind was still a mess.Darius was already seated at the head of the table. He looked composed with a calm, strong demeanor, but I could sense his tension through our mate bond. His sharp green eyes met mine, and for a second, I hesitated. He pointed toward the chair on his right and gestured for me to sit. Elder Cornelius was sitting to Darius’s left, his severe gaze fixed on me as if he was inspecting me, trying to rea
Liana POV I knew that voice. I knew that laughter. It was the bane of my existence. Elara. The woman who did everything in her own twisted way to keep me away from my mate while she enjoyed her mate. And even became pregnant with his pup. A shudder ran down my spine when I remembered how she pegged it on Darius. Gritting my teeth, I followed the sound, stepping deeper into the dungeon. When I reached her cell, I found her lounging against the wall, her hair disheveled, his clothes tattered and her face gaunt. She looked like a ghost from the past. Her cell was stinking with rot and mold and uneaten food. With my heart hammering in my chest, I went to stand in front of her prison just to tell her that this was her karma. But some people never learn, do they? “Elara,” I smirked. “You look perfect here.” "How cruel of you, Liana," she purred, her voice dripping with venom and helplessness. "To throw a pregnant woman into the dungeons. The Luna of the Midnight Claw Pack, no less. Wha
Liana POV “Liana?” Darius’s sleepy voice reached my ears. “What’s up, love? Come back,” he murmured and pulled me back in his arms. His hard cock pressed against my belly’s side and I knew that my husband was already seeking to get inside me. Without another word, he rolled me on my back with him on the top, pressing me on the mattress. As soon as I opened my legs, he was inside me in one thrust. He groaned, his eyes flashing golden as if his wolf wanted to come out. “Fuck,” he muttered. “I could live all my life inside you.” Saying that he began to thrust at a punishing speed, making me whimper. His balls slapped against my pussy and the only sound in the room was that of our sex slapping each other. He buried his face in the crook of my neck and licked his mark. The action was enough to send shivers of lust down my body. My pussy clenched so tightly that stars burst in my vision and orgasm hit me in waves. I cried his name as he increased his pace, and within a few seconds, he fo
Liana POV The journey to the Midnight Claw Pack felt long, even though we were traveling in cars. I sat beside Darius and my fingers gripped the edge of my seat as the trees blurred past the window. His hand was on my thigh and as if sensing my anxiety, he gently squeezed it. “What is it, baby?” he asked. I leaned my head on his shoulder and his arm instinctively curled around my shoulders. Why did I feel like my old home was behind me now, and ahead lay a new beginning—a place where I would be Luna? Why did I feel like I won't be returning as Alpha Liana but as Luna Liana? “I don’t know what lies ahead?” I said with a sigh. “I’m scared of the future.” Darius pressed a kiss on the top of my head. “Lia, I can understand your anxiety, love. But why don’t you think that it is a new beginning of our life? Our enemies are defeated and our packs are going to flourish. I will make sure that our pack members get the best they deserve.” My eyes went to the driver who was driving our car. H
Liana POV The scent of blood hung thickly in the air as we rushed the human girl to the hospital. The doctor led the way, his eyes focused on her, while Kaden and Kaycee walked by the stretcher’s side that was carrying her fragile body. I followed closely behind, along with Darius with a pounding heart.The moment we entered the hospital, the doctors sprang into action. They took her to a private ward where the head healer, an older man, examined her with urgency. He pressed against her wounds, checking the severity. "She has suffered significant blood loss. It looks like someone assaulted her and left her to die," he informed us grimly. He narrowed his eyes and lifted her hands. As he examined her fingers, he said, “It looks like she struggled against that person.” He sniffed her nails and gasped. “She fought against a werewolf and managed to survive. Now that’s interesting.” Shock rippled. A dangerous growl emanated from Kaden as Kaycee curled his hands into tight fists. The hea
Liana POVThe next day as the morning sun filtered through the windows of the Silver Moon Alpha house, I couldn’t help thinking about Kaden’s words. But this was an issue that needed to be addressed as soon as possible. I wanted to stay with Darius, but I also wanted to stay with my people. They had just been released from my father’s tyrannical rule, and they had a lot of expectations from me. “What are you thinking, love?” Darius asked as he kissed my temple. I was sitting on the balcony and staring at the forest ahead while sipping my morning fuel. I closed my eyes, leaning into his touch. Sighing, I replied, “Was thinking about how to go further from now.” I took a ragged breath. “We both just started with the good times for our packs and why do I feel like we will stop the growth of our packs by this union?” He sat beside me and took my coffee. Sipping it, he turned toward the forest, his gaze unfocused. “I have a solution, Lia, but for that I need your consensus. If you agree