Ivy“We have to be very careful with how we tread from here on,” Logan said as we walked Leah to her car. “There’s a mole in our pack…so whatever communication we have needs to be very confidential, Leah. Apart from the six of us and Eli…no one else should know about this.” “Of course,” she nodded. “I will figure out some safe way to contact you guys in a week.” “What about your army, though?” Asher asked. “Does Killian have a hold on them too?” “He has now,” she grimaced. “He kicked out the leader of our army a few days back and replaced him with one of his men…our warriors and hunters are loyal though, and they clearly aren’t happy.” “He had planned it all to perfection,” Noah muttered under his breath. “It would be some feat beating him.” “Have you seen any of his vampires?” I inquired. “No, I had no idea he’s part vampire. There sure has to be some hiding place he’s hiding the rest of his gang,” Leah frow
AsherIvy’s face was ashen as I got ready to leave for Crescent Moon. She hovered around like a bee, sitting down, then standing up and repeating the entire process like a machine over and over again. She was starting to make me nervous now.“What’s wrong?” I demanded, folding my arms across my chest. She frowned, looking lost.“What do you mean?”“You have been pacing around like a maniac for almost an hour now. You’re starting to make me anxious,” Ivy sighed and then rubbed her face.“Sorry,” she muttered. “I’m just…am freaking out a bit. Are you sure this is a good idea?”“Do you not want to get your father and pack members out?” I asked.“I do. More than anything,” she nodded. “But not at the cost of anyone’s life…your life, Asher. Killian is dangerous, he’s a lunatic and that witch…what if someone gets hurt?” She looked so distressed that I had to make her sit down and let her drown a glass of water f
Finally.“Another door,” Logan muttered, his voice tinged with frustration, but then he noticed something. “Wait… it’s unlocked.”“Maybe Leah did it,” I whispered, my eyes scanning the heavy iron hinges and the door’s frame, half expecting to find a trap.“Goddess bless her,” Logan muttered.We carefully pushed the door open, the heavy iron groaning softly on its hinges as it gave way, revealing the dungeons beyond. The cold hit us immediately—a biting chill that seeped into our bones. Ancient brick walls lined the corridor ahead, cracked and damp from years of disuse, while narrow, arched ceilings added to the oppressive atmosphere. Flickering, ancient fire lamps hung from the walls, casting a dim, ghostly glow across the space. The air smelled of damp earth, mold, and something faintly metallic—blood, maybe.“This place gives me the creeps,” Eli whispered, his eyes darting around as we stepped inside.“Stay sharp,” I said, my voice low. “We’re not out of danger yet.”“Let’s follow t
IvyThe fire crackled in front of me, a comforting sound against the silence that weighed heavy in the room. Rose, Cora, Noah, and I were huddled close together in the sitting room, waiting—hoping. The minutes dragged by, each one stretching into an eternity. It had been two hours since Noah last heard from Logan. The mindlink had gone silent after Logan told him they’d reached the dungeon. Nothing since. Every five minutes, Cora would break the silence with the same question, her voice edged with worry.“Any news yet?” she asked, her eyes fixed on Noah.Noah shook his head, his frustration simmering just beneath the surface. “You’d know if there was,” he muttered. “You have the mindlink too.” Cora clenched her jaw but didn’t respond.“They’ll come back soon,” Rose said softly, sitting down beside me and placing a gentle hand on my knee. “I have complete faith in all three of them.”I nodded, unable t
IvyAsher, Logan and Noah were gathered in the common study, pouring over a map of Crescent Moon. None rested for even a second, their faces tight as they focused.“We have to attack from this side…” Asher said, pointing to the map. “That could take them by surprise.”“They could be already expecting it,” Logan said. “Because I don’t see any other way of getting Eli out.”“Do you think he’s….” Noah mumbled, not completing his sentence. None of us wanted to even remotely consider that idea.“We would have felt it through the bond,” Asher said quietly. “He’s our Delta…”“I just can’t believe it…” Noah sighed. “It’s Eli…it’s…” Before he could finish, the door slammed open and we all blinked as Naya stood outside, her eyes red with tears.“Where’s Eli?” she demanded, walking inside. Asher glanced at me and I just…I didn’t know what to say.“Alpha…where is my brother?” she repeated, glaring at Asher. “What happened to him? Where is…he?”“Naya…” I reached for her but she moved away from my g
Ivy“What?” I demanded, not sure if I heard him right.“You heard me, little Alpha,” he said. “I am striking another bargain with you. And let’s make it fair this time, because you clearly got the rules wrong last time.”“And what is it?”“Your young wolves in exchange for your Delta, fair and square. Bring them to me tomorrow and take him back home. Hopefully your pack doctor and witch friend can fix him up in no time.”“Why do you want the young wolves?” I demanded, my mind refusing to work.“That’s not your problem,” the witch answered.“And if I don’t bring them?” I challenged. Killian took a step closer, a lazy, evil smile spreading along his lips.“Then you better bid him a final goodbye before leaving,” Eli grunted something in response and Killian just made a face at him.“The choice is yours,” he said casually. “Take it or leave it.”I didn’t know what to think. This decision wasn’t even mine to m
Ivy“This is how we will proceed then–Noah and Logan, you will take our warriors and spread out in a circle around the Forbidden Territory so we can attack from all sides,” Asher’s face was a mask of sheer determination. “I will take the young wolves with Ivy. The moment we get Eli…we attack…no waiting. Ivy will take Eli away and we will fight. Are we clear about this?”“Yes,” Logan and Noah nodded.“I wonder why he wants the young wolves,” Cora grimaced. “I really can’t understand.”“What I don’t understand is
IvyI couldn’t feel my body. I just stood there, blankly staring at the coffin and the body lying inside. My tears haven’t stopped even if I wanted them to. So I stood there and silently watched the couple crouching by the coffin, grieving their son and the inconsolable young girl begging her brother to wake up.“Wake up! Wake up…please…” Naya sobbed. “Please…please….”The pack members mumbled in consolation. The entire pack had gathered around, shock spreading through everyone as Logan, Noah and Asher, along with the others, had brought Eli’s dead body back home. Everything that happen
Ivy's momThe sun was barely up, but the pack grounds were already alive with activity. Omegas hurried back and forth, setting up chairs, arranging flowers, and double-checking the decorations for Ivan’s ceremony. Today was the day my son, my firstborn, would be crowned Alpha, and I couldn’t stop myself from fussing over every last detail.“Make sure the garlands hang evenly,” I called to one of the omegas, pointing at a lopsided section. “And Kiera, wipe down the Alpha’s chair again, please. It has to be spotless.”“Yes, Luna,” they replied in unison, quickly moving to fix it.I sighed, smoothing the front of my dress as I watched them work. Everything looked beautiful, but it still didn’t feel ready. Today was too important to settle for anything less than perfect.Strong arms wrapped around my waist, startling me slightly as I was pulled into a familiar embrace. “You’re doing it again,” came a deep voice, warm and teasing.I smiled despite myself. “Doing what?”“Worrying over things
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By evening, the pack house was twinkling with lights like fairyland. The afternoon went by with the usual celebrations that we do with the pack members, giving gifts and sharing the feast with them. In the evening, it was time for our guests to arrive.“Merry Christmas!” Shae and Archer were the first ones to arrive, bringing in piles of gifts with them. Their son Reign was six years old now and good friends with Theo.Lia and Jordan followed next, along with their daughter Hyacinth, born six months after the war. Natalie unfortunately couldn’t make it because she was preoccupied, but Catalina did, accompanied by her mate, Alpha Cristian, a man she met at the annual mating ball. She was totally against the idea, but it was Asher who pushed her, asking her to at least give the idea of finding another mate a chance.Catalina reluctantly agreed and, as destiny would have it, she crashed into Cristian. It ruined her expensive evening gown because Cristian ended up spilling champagne on it
Ivy4 years laterThe day was chilly as hell even though, mercifully, the sun shone bright in the sky, the snowfall finally stopping but covering the entire packhouse in a white blanket. But again, what was Christmas without some snow?I inhaled the fresh, cold air and leaned down to place the bouquet of white lilies on the gravestone. I stared at the beautiful engraved writing and felt the familiar ache in my chest rising for a moment.Our Little Angel,Forever Loved, Never ForgottenIt’s been four years since we lost her, four years since the second Cold War ended, and yet not a day has passed by when I haven’t thought of her. Every year on special occasions, Asher and I bring flowers to decorate her gravestone. And Christmas was something that we never missed.And it wasn’t just her. Around me, rested every person I have once loved dearly and still did. Just beside my unborn daughter’s grave was that of a man who was my best friend and companion, a man who was an example of what lov
IvyThe ruins of MysticWarriors stretched out before me, a haunting blend of beauty and devastation. Where once vibrant life thrived, only remnants of a forgotten past remained. The grand white marble pack house that had stood as a symbol of strength and unity was now reduced to rubble, overgrown with vines and moss. The lush forest surrounding it seemed to mock the destruction.This was home—at least, it had been.I inhaled deeply, the cool mountain air filling my lungs, carrying with it the faint, earthy scent of rain. Somewhere in the distance, the roar of the waterfall could be heard, its sound as steady as the heartbeat of the land. This place held so much of my childhood: laughter shared with friends, the warmth of family, lessons learned under the sunlit canopy of trees. Now, it was little more than a shell of those memories.My father walked ahead, his shoulders slumped, his movements uncharacteri
Asher“Why is that?” Rose asked. “The mark probably has faded now that he is dead. And it wasn’t of any significance anyway, because he wasn’t your true mate, isn’t it?”“It’s not the mark,” Natalie said.“Then what is it, Nat?” Logan demanded, looking worried. “What is it?” Natalie gazed up at us, tears flooding her eyes.“I…I am carrying his child…” Everyone froze for a bit, processing the info until the silence was broken by a resounding bark from Logan.“What?” he roared, his eyes red with fury. “What did you say?”“Logan…calm down,” Cora muttered, grabbing his hand. “Let her speak…”“I…I just found out a few days ago,” she whispered. “Killian was the only man I had any sexual relationship with recently so it’s…it’s obvious that the child is his.”“Fuck,” I muttered under my breath. I don’t even want to imagine how Natalie must be feeling. Killian technically raped her and the child…it wasn’t a product of love between two people but…“I am so sorry, Natalie,” Rose said softly. “Hav
AsherI probably have never seen so much hustle and bustle in the pack ever before. People were rushing around, the infirmary crowded like hell as Avery and others who volunteered tended to the injured warriors and hunters, which was a staggering number. Shouts for medicine and bandages and what not echoed across the pack mixed with occasional screaming and shouting from the men. The priestesses and Sabrina were also helping, using their magic to mend those who were beyond mending.On the other hand, Shae, Lia, Rose and Catalina passed over steaming cups of coffee and food. Cora sat in the corner with Logan holding her close to him after they both had been treated by Avery. Sabrina’s potion has worked so the vampire venom didn’t affect Cora or anyone else in a life-threatening manner. But it certainly weakened them a lot. Logan glanced up at me and gave me a nod.I nodded back and then clenched my fingers tightl
AsherEveryone in the room froze, a collective breath held in shock. I blinked, staring at her as if I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.“I’ll do it,” Cora repeated, her words firm, unyielding. “If I can help in any way to bring that precious, innocent life back, then I will do it.”“Me too,” Rose chimed in, her voice steady but filled with a quiet determination. “It doesn’t matter the cost... we will do it.”I could hardly breathe as I looked at them, my throat tight with emotion. “Yeah, if it can help Ivy and the baby...” Logan’s voice followed, and then Noah’s, both of them agreeing without hesitation, without a second thought.Tears welled up in my eyes to see the unconditional love that my family had for me. It was a love I couldn’t fully comprehend, a selflessness that went beyond anything I could ever repay. I knew how much Noah wanted a bigger family. I knew Logan had always dreamed of a baby girl. And yet, not for a moment had they hesitated. Not for a second had they thoug
AsherMy stomach twisted, and my wolf stirred uneasily at Sabrina’s words. A sacrifice from Cora and Rose…what was that supposed to mean?“Cora and Rose?” I echoed, barely able to process what she’d said. “Why them, Sabrina? Why not me? I am her mate, after all.”“Because they are true Lunas of GrayCrest, Asher. Just as Ivy is,” Sabrina answered, her eyes darting behind me.I turned around to see the others returning—bruised and battered and barely breathing. Cora didn’t look good at all, hardly managing to stand without Logan’s support, who himself looked like he would collapse right now. Noah and Rose walked hand-in-hand, Rose’s beautiful face battered and scarred. Jordan, Archer, Shae, Catalina and the rest of them trailed behind, all of them halting in surprise as they spotted the altar and Ivy’s lifeless body lying there.“Sabrina…you can save her and the baby, right?” Cora croaked. “Please tell me