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
...Alpha Xander POV..."What the hell did you do?" I screamed."I saved your pathetic ass!" The demon shouted at me."I never wanted you too. All you did was protect my body. But the only thing I cared about was my pack, which you singlehandedly gave up with that stupid move of yours.""You were about to lose it either way. Darius was seconds away from killing you. If you died, the pack would've gone to him anyways.""Yes, but at least I would've died in the attempt. Now it just looks like I gave up. That I actually submitted to him.""I really don't see the big deal. If I hadn't stepped in, you'd be dead."I was absolutely furious. I ran at the demon, throwing him against the wall, placing my elbow below his neck, cutting off his oxygen.The demon just laughed at my attack."Do you seriously think you can attack me? I do not have weaknesses like you worthless mutts." The demon said, effortlessly pushing myself away from him."I'm a f***ing demon. We don't need oxygen to breathe you,
...Darius POV...I was absolutely frantic. I didn't understand what had happened. One moment I was about to kill my father, the next a black like fog appeared out of nowhere. I didn't understand how it had suddenly appeared. Though it had disappeared just as fast. Once I made it back to where my father was, I realized that he had somehow disappeared. Not only that but so had Wynter.I ran over to where she'd been lying on the ground. "WHAT HAPPENED? WHERE IS SHE?" I yelled, looking at Kenji for answers. He was right beside her. He should know where she went."I-I d-don't know." He says, stuttering."She was here just a second ago. Then some how just disappeared." Kenji remarked."That doesn't make any sense. How's that even possible?""I don't know. But we believe your father may have been using dark magic. Which would explain how he mysteriously became so much stronger."My eyes roll wide from Kenji's accusation."You think my father's behind this?" I ask."Has your father proven ot