By the time I managed to find Wynter, our connection had been completely lost. I found her passed out on the ground, holding her neck. I moved her hand aside to see why she was holding her neck, which is when I saw what had happened. My mark had completely disappeared as if it never existed. The sparks I normally got when touching her had disappeared as well. I couldn't think of it anymore. I needed to get her back, and hopefully, we could find something that could help us. I've never heard of anyone going through this process, so I wasn't sure if it could even be fixed. But for now, I had to focus on getting her back safely. I switched into my human form and carefully placed her on my back. I then ran through the forest heading back the way we'd come.'Dare?' I heard Kenji mindlink me.I was so heartbroken that I didn't want to answer. I was on the brink of a mental breakdown myself. Being an Alpha means I feel things much stronger than a normal wolf. So strong emotions like love an
...Wynter POV...This was becoming a horrible deja vu. I hated how often I was finding myself waking up in foreign locations. Unlike the other times I had woken up, I felt extremely lost. As if I had somehow lost a part of myself.When I sat up, I saw Kenji and two others staring back at me."What's going on? Where's Darius? Who are these people?" I ask Kenji.Instead of answering my question, the unknown man makes his way towards me."Have you ever heard of Lover's Fury?" He asks.I search my mind. However, I'm drawing a blank."No. What is it?" The man solemnly nods his head, then turns towards the others. I look back at Kenji, wanting to know what's going on."Kenji? What's going on? Where's Darius?" I ask again, waiting for an answer.However, just like before, everyone stays silent. I've never seen Kenji act like this before. He's normally very vibrant and chatty. So to see him so silent makes me worried. I get out of bed and am surprised when no one attempts to stop me. I slo
I had lost track of time. It felt like months, maybe even years, had gone by in the time I had been out here. It may have only been a few minutes, but each second that Darius was away from me felt like an eternity without him.I had been here for so long that I had become numb to my surroundings. "Wynter? What are you doing here?"I don't know who's calling me, but I pay them no attention.I feel someone walk up to me. They kneel behind me, touching me softly. I can feel subtle sparks, but not like when Darius used to touch me, which is why I decided to ignore them further. Perhaps they'll just go away if I ignore them.Whoever it is, begins to run their hand through my hair. A gesture that Darius used to do. Just the thought brings me to tears."Why are you crying, Farfalla?"I turn my head up at that one. Only one person has ever called me Farfalla."Darius?" I ask, turning around, suddenly hopeful."Yes, Farfalla, it's me.""You're really here?" I ask, not sure whether I can belie
Darius pulls me close to him, enveloping me in his arms. I missed this feeling—the feeling of peace and tranquillity. There's truly no better feeling than being in his arms. He stands there, holding me close. What just happened took a massive toll on both of us. Darius hasn't said anything about it, but I can tell he's still hurt from what happened. Even though I had no intention of doing that to him, I know he'll never forget what happened. It will forever leave a scar on him. I'm thankful to the Moon Goddess that she granted us a second chance. However, I'll never allow myself to forget what I did to him, to us. I broke away from him after a few minutes."Why don't you head back? I'll be there shortly."Darius twists his head slightly to look at me. I can tell he's searching my thoughts, wondering what's running through my mind, but I put up my block, preventing him from doing so."What's running through that beautiful mind of yours?" He asks after not being able to find out."It's
"Mark me." I say, not letting go of him."Are you sure? I was planning on making it special.""There won't be anything more special than the time that I was able to feel your love for me.""What?""I think our bond has strengthened. At first, I thought I had weakened our bond, but I think it's only come back stronger. I can feel all of your emotions as if they were my own. We can hear each other's thoughts. In a way, I think we've already become one, as it no longer feels like we're two separate entities, rather it feels like you're an extension of myself.""Are you sure you want me to do it here, now?""Yes."That was all I needed to say. Darius immediately laid me back on the grass and leaned over me, hovering closer to my neck. I saw his canines come out, and a second later, I felt his teeth graze my neck. Sparks began to fly all across my body from the action. I could feel goosebumps cover my body as Darius continued to prolong the moment. He wanted to take his time. When he had m
...Kenji POV...I felt like I was losing my mind. What Beta could say that they singlehandedly lost not just their Alpha but also their Luna in less than a twelve-hour time span? I felt like pulling my hair out. I had tried everything I could think of to locate them but never heard anything back. For all I knew, my Alpha had gone feral from losing his mate, making him rogue. As for my Luna, I didn't even know where to begin. She didn't seem as lost as Darius was, but I also didn't have much time with her to even gauge how bad off she was. If neither of them returned, I don't know what I'd do.'Benji, the guards just sent word that both Luna Wynter and Alpha Darius have been spotted outside the barricade and are on their way to the packhouse now.' Ayira mindlinks me.'Thank you. That's the best news I've heard all day.'Without wasting another moment, I run out of the packhouse and make my way to the barricade in hopes of meeting them.I had made it about halfway there when an all-blac
...Darius POV...The time had finally come. The battle between my father and myself for the Alpha title was about to commence. We had worked all week for this moment. Wynter, Kenji, and Alpha Kayden had all helped to train me. Alpha Kayden was great at battle strategies. He would watch each of my fights and inform me of my weak points. He had me train with his top warriors to ensure that I would win the battle against my father.At first, we considered not telling my father about the challenge, but then we decided that it would be in our favour if we announced it as the entire Blood Moon pack would want to be in attendance. Not only that, but it would also draw a much larger crowd. Like Wynter had suggested, it would put my father in the spotlight. My father would drop his 'almighty Alpha' facade once he got in the ring with me. As I entered the ring, I looked out to see the stands full of people. I smiled out at those in attendance. In my entire life, I'd never seen the stands as fu
...Kenji POV...I couldn't believe what I was watching. We'd severely underestimated Alpha Xander. We thought for sure that Darius would be able to beat him, but somehow Alpha Xander seemed to have the advantage."He's using magic." Wynter says to me."What do you mean? How do you even know?""I can sense it. I wasn't sure at first, but I am now.""What do you mean? How is he using magic?""I don't know exactly, but it feels like dark magic. During my travels, I was taught by an ancient priestess how to tap into my powers. She also taught me how to detect magic. While I'm still a novice at it, I can still sense it out. Just not as quickly as practiced witches. They would've known before the fight began.""What does that mean for Darius?""Right now, I really don't know. I won't be able to tell until the fight progresses."We both continued to watch, however, I could tell that Wynter was growing increasingly nervous. She didn't once doubt Darius, but for whatever reason, I could tell t