Cara felt like she was drowning in liquid amber. She had never imagined that eyes could be so captivating. She stared at him, completely mesmerized, until a deep, masculine voice echoed in her mind,
‘Mate, who are you?’ He wanted to know who she was. And she wanted to know who he was too. So she reached out to him, forming a mind link of her own, ‘Who... are you?’ It was her first time communicating with someone like this, and her thoughts felt clumsy. But this strange way of speaking fascinated her. Gray Wolf understood her meaning. He froze for a moment, realizing he didn’t know who he was, where he came from, or why he was here. His mind was blank, holding nothing but the beautiful image of her. Then he said, “I am your mate.” Cara tilted her head, looking at him with wide, innocent eyes, like a lost fawn. It took her a long moment before she hesitantly sounded out her words, "M…mate?" Her voice carried confusion. She thought “Mate” was the name of the gray wolf in front of her. So, in return, she pointed to herself and introduced, “Cara.” It had been so long since she had spoken her own name out loud. She found it oddly delightful and repeated it again, firmer this time, “Cara.” “Your name is Cara, right?” The sentence was a bit too long for Cara to fully understand. Gray Wolf sensed her confusion and sent another mind link, repeating his words. This time, she understood. Her eyes sparkled like a child discovering something new and exciting. She eagerly pushed her thoughts through the mind link. ‘Mate.’ ‘So beautiful.’ ‘So strong.’ ‘Really like.’ Gray Wolf felt the warmth of her admiration through those simple, fragmented thoughts. It wrapped around him like a comforting embrace, filling him with an indescribable sense of joy. Being adored by his fated mate, how could he not be happy? He sent her another mind link, ‘Cara, where are we? Why are we here?’ Cara took a moment to process his question before answering in short, clear thoughts, ‘Waterfall.’ She pointed at him, then up toward the top of the waterfall, and continued, ‘High up, fell down, bleeding, unconscious.’ Just a few words, but Gray Wolf immediately understood what had happened to him. He thought for a moment, then asked, ‘Do you know who I am?’ Cara tilted her head, thinking. After a moment, she replied, ‘Mate.’ ‘So… you didn’t know me before this?’ She shook her head. Gray Wolf frowned, a sense of urgency rising within him. Deep down, he knew he should be able to shift into a form like Cara’s, but right now, his werewolf abilities felt completely blocked. He was stuck in his wolf form with no way to change. The emptiness in his memory unsettled him, filling him with a deep, restless anxiety. ‘Mate, come to the cave,’ Cara sent through their mind link. She was naturally cautious, she had to be to survive alone in the wild. And yet, she didn’t hesitate to invite a complete stranger into her territory. More than that, there was a flicker of anticipation in her heart, proof of just how strong their bond already was. Cara’s home was about a half-hour’s walk away. When they reached a rocky cliffside, she pulled aside a curtain of lush green vines, dotted with delicate pink flowers, giving the entrance a wild, untamed beauty. As the cave entrance came into view, so did something else: Cara’s scent, everywhere. It filled the space, wrapping around him like a warm embrace. Soft wild grass, sweet honey, and fresh forest blooms soaked in morning dew. Gray Wolf inhaled deeply, as if trying to carve the scent into his very soul. It was warmth. It was home. It was her. The cave was much bigger than Gray Wolf had expected. Inside, there was a bed of straw layered with animal pelts, a small area for storing food, and a space filled with jars, bottles, and wooden containers, clearly handmade by Cara. Each one held a different liquid in various colors. Despite being a cave, she had carved out a small ventilation hole, keeping the air fresh and preventing it from feeling too stuffy. Deep down, Gray Wolf had always believed werewolves should live in solid, sturdy homes, either wooden cabins or well-built stone houses. Compared to that, Cara’s cave was incredibly simple, almost primitive. But because her scent filled every inch of it, he didn’t feel the slightest discomfort. Instead, the place felt oddly soothing, like sinking into a warm bath. The wound on the back of his neck had closed, but after losing so much blood, his body was still weak. Cara walked over to her work table, carefully mixing something for a while. Then, she brought over a bowl filled with a dark brown liquid and held it up to his mouth. Gray Wolf wasn’t sure what it was. Even with his sharp senses, all he could tell was that it was made from a blend of different plants. But under the expectant gaze of his mate, he lowered his head and licked the bowl clean. Cara smiled brightly and sent him a mind link, ‘Eat. Get strong. Be powerful.’ Gray Wolf understood. This drink was meant to help him recover faster. He wasn’t sure if it was truly effective or if it was just in his head, but after drinking it, the dizziness faded significantly, and a pleasant warmth spread through his body. Cara then ran over to her food stash, rummaging around before pulling out a salted pork leg nearly half her size. She dragged it over to him, her eyes sparkling with excitement, as if hoping for his approval, eager to please him. For some reason, the pure, innocent affection of his mate filled Gray Wolf with an overwhelming sense of emotion. Maybe, deep down, he had been waiting for this moment his entire life, the day he would finally meet his fated mate. Unable to resist, he licked Cara’s face, and in return, she gave him a smile brighter than the sun. Gray Wolf devoured the pork leg, his hunger finally satisfied. As the warmth from the meal settled in, his eyelids began to droop. Cara gently tugged him toward her bed, nudging him to lie down before sending him another mind link, ‘Sleep.’ The bed was filled with Cara’s scent, rich and comforting. Gray Wolf buried himself in it, taking a deep breath. But even that wasn’t enough, he wanted more. “Cara, sleep with me.” She paused for only a moment before nodding. Cara wasn’t used to napping during the day, but if her mate wanted her to, she didn’t mind. Gray Wolf curled up in the nest, and Cara settled into his embrace. Wrapped in her warmth, he drifted into the deepest, most peaceful sleep he’d had in a long time. *** Author’s Note: Our heroine is wild and innocent, do you like a female lead like that?Gray Wolf woke to find that night had already fallen. He noticed that Cara had been awake for some time, yet she remained curled up against him, nestled in his thick gray fur. Her gaze was distant, as if she were lost in serious thought.As soon as she realized he was awake, Cara sent him a mind link,‘Mate, poisoned.’Gray Wolf’s eyes widened. He didn’t know what had happened to his body, only that he was trapped in his wolf form and unable to shift back. But what puzzled him even more was how Cara knew this when he hadn’t said a word.Curious, he asked her.Cara wasn’t sure how to explain. She had simply sensed it through their mate bond. The feeling was vague, and she could only describe it in the simplest way,‘I can feel it.’The most important thing now was to identify the toxin in Gray Wolf’s body before figuring out how to cure him.Cara sat up and hurried to her shelf of bottles and jars. She grabbed an empty bowl and a knife made from sharpened animal bone, then returned to
Outside the cave, the moon hung high in the sky,full, round, and unusually large. The entire Gloomwood Forest was bathed in a layer of silver light, making everything appear both mysterious and magical.Cara stood at the entrance of her cave, tilting her head back to gaze up at the steep cliffside. About fifteen or sixteen feet above her, a strange plant clung to the rock face. It was a grass-like herb with long, lance-shaped leaves sprouting directly from the stone.But what truly caught her attention was the pair of flowers growing from it. One was still a tightly closed bud, while the other had fully bloomed. The open blossom was as large as the fist of a full-grown werewolf, resembling a lily in shape, except its petals were a deep, blood-red hue.Even more astonishing, under the pale moonlight, the flower shimmered as if sprinkled with stardust, glowing with an ethereal beauty beyond words.‘Mate, bloomed!’ Cara sent an excited mind link to Grey Wolf.She had lived in this cave f
The powerful wolf stood before her like a true king of the wild, and Cara’s eyes lit up with admiration and excitement. She was a child raised by the forest, respecting strength was an instinct woven into her very being.“Mate, amazing!” she gasped in awe.Her words were the greatest reward the Grey Wolf could receive, filling him with deep satisfaction.He let out a low growl as his body began to shift. Silver-gray fur slowly receded into his skin, bones cracked and reshaped, muscles stretched and expanded with raw power. In mere moments, the mighty beast was gone, replaced by a towering man.Under the moonlight, his bare body looked like a masterpiece sculpted from marble, every muscle perfectly carved, radiating primal strength. His bronzed skin shimmered with a silvery glow, making him even more breathtaking. Broad shoulders, a tapered waist, a firm chest, and long, powerful legs.His silver-gray hair was slightly tousled, catching the faint glow of the night, adding to his air of
The night was still long, and their pleasure had only just begun. As two inexperienced wolves tasting the forbidden fruit for the first time, they reveled in the overwhelming joy of intimacy and naturally had no intention of stopping.From the cliffside to the depths of the cave, they clung to each other, instinctively exploring countless positions to make their union even more exhilarating. It wasn’t until dawn approached that Cara, completely spent, nestled into Gray Wolf’s arms and drifted into a deep sleep.The next morning, as sunlight streamed through the leaves, the two of them woke up to a gnawing hunger. After last night’s intense activities, their energy had been drained quickly. Even though they hadn’t gotten enough sleep, their empty stomachs still pulled them from their slumber.Cara sleepily opened her eyes and found herself nestled in a warm embrace. Instead of sitting up, she instinctively snuggled closer against his strong, heat-radiating body. Waking up with someone
They spent the whole afternoon working with the pile of stink bug leaves. By the time they were done, the sun was already setting. Cara pulled Gray Wolf toward the stream again to wash up.This wasn’t the same spot where they had caught the moose that morning. This section was upstream, closer to the cave, and much wider.Cara loved soaking in the stream during summer. The cool water refreshed her and eased away the fatigue of a long day.Without hesitation, she slipped off her dress, hung it on a branch by the shore, and jumped straight into the water.Gray Wolf stood by the edge, staring at her bare, flawless body, completely entranced.A splash of water hit him square in the face, snapping him back to reality.‘Mate, come in!’ Cara sent him a mind link, her hands playfully flicking water at him.Gray Wolf chuckled, took off his leather wrap, and jumped in after her.Cara was thrilled. She dove underwater, swam a circle around him, then suddenly surfaced beside him, sending a spray
Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, Gray Wolf and Cara had been together for two months. This was perhaps the happiest time in Cara’s once-lonely life. Each day, Gray Wolf would wake up early to hunt, while Cara stayed home, happily tinkering with her herbs. Sometimes, she brewed poisons; other times, she made tonics to strengthen the body. Occasionally, she experimented with spices to make roasted meat even more delicious. In short, their days were always busy yet filled with joy. Of course, for newly bonded mates, mating was an essential part of their lives. But despite being with Gray Wolf for two months, Cara couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed, they still hadn’t had any pups. She wanted to give birth to many, raising a strong and thriving pack, but so far, there had been no sign of change in her body. Cara knew that Gray Wolf’s bloodline was incredibly noble. Even as his mate, she could still feel the natural dominance he carried, the unmistakable presence of
As the potion slid down his throat, Gray Wolf felt a surge of heat rushing through his body. His heartbeat pounded faster, every muscle tensing as if an immense power inside him was about to break free. Then, a wave of searing pain hit him. Unable to withstand it, he collapsed to the ground, his handsome face twisting in agony.Cara was worried, but she held her ground, watching without stepping in. Any transformation came with pain. If her Mate could endure this, he would become the strongest wolf in the forest.He had no idea how much time had passed. Just when he thought he would be crushed by the unbearable pain, something inside him shifted. His amber eyes gleamed sharply, his ears picking up even the faintest sounds in the forest. Even his sense of smell became incredibly sharp, catching the subtlest scents lingering in the air.He pressed his hands against the ground, his back arching as his nails grew long and razor-sharp, as lethal as metal. A thick, glossy coat
Cara slowly opened her eyes and realized the warmth beside her was gone. She reached out, touching the animal pelt that still carried Gray Wolf’s scent, and an unsettling emptiness crept into her heart.Every day around this time, Gray Wolf would go out hunting, maybe today was no different. She tried to reassure herself, then sat up, put on her leather dress, and stepped outside.The sun was already high, and the morning mist in Gloomwood Forest had faded. Sunlight filtered through the thick canopy, casting speckled patterns on the ground. Like always, Cara went to the stream to wash her face, carried water to tend to the herbs growing around the cave, then returned inside to busy herself with the plants.But today, she couldn’t focus. Restless, she kept pausing to listen for any sound outside, hoping to hear the familiar footsteps of the one she was waiting for. But she waited, and waited,until noon came, and there was still no sign of Gray Wolf.Cara frowned. He w
Cara knew there was no point in hidding anymore. Even though the thought of facing these unfamiliar wolves terrified her, she forced herself to step forward.In the depths of the forest, a small and hesitant figure appeared, fragile yet breathtaking, like a woodland spirit shrouded in mystery. She looked at the warriors, her expression filled with fear and uncertainty.Werewolves valued strength above all else, but faced with Cara’s delicate beauty, some of the younger warriors felt a possessive hunger stir within them. Even though she was just a weak omega, they wanted to claim her as their own.They didn’t need her to introduce herself. Just one look, and they knew she was a lone omega wolf without a pack, helpless and vulnerable. If they chose to take her right now, use her as they pleased, and then drag her back as a slave, no one would stop them.This was Dark Eclipse territory. She had trespassed into their hunting grounds, and punishment was inevitable.Wi
Cara slowly opened her eyes and realized the warmth beside her was gone. She reached out, touching the animal pelt that still carried Gray Wolf’s scent, and an unsettling emptiness crept into her heart.Every day around this time, Gray Wolf would go out hunting, maybe today was no different. She tried to reassure herself, then sat up, put on her leather dress, and stepped outside.The sun was already high, and the morning mist in Gloomwood Forest had faded. Sunlight filtered through the thick canopy, casting speckled patterns on the ground. Like always, Cara went to the stream to wash her face, carried water to tend to the herbs growing around the cave, then returned inside to busy herself with the plants.But today, she couldn’t focus. Restless, she kept pausing to listen for any sound outside, hoping to hear the familiar footsteps of the one she was waiting for. But she waited, and waited,until noon came, and there was still no sign of Gray Wolf.Cara frowned. He w
As the potion slid down his throat, Gray Wolf felt a surge of heat rushing through his body. His heartbeat pounded faster, every muscle tensing as if an immense power inside him was about to break free. Then, a wave of searing pain hit him. Unable to withstand it, he collapsed to the ground, his handsome face twisting in agony.Cara was worried, but she held her ground, watching without stepping in. Any transformation came with pain. If her Mate could endure this, he would become the strongest wolf in the forest.He had no idea how much time had passed. Just when he thought he would be crushed by the unbearable pain, something inside him shifted. His amber eyes gleamed sharply, his ears picking up even the faintest sounds in the forest. Even his sense of smell became incredibly sharp, catching the subtlest scents lingering in the air.He pressed his hands against the ground, his back arching as his nails grew long and razor-sharp, as lethal as metal. A thick, glossy coat
Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, Gray Wolf and Cara had been together for two months. This was perhaps the happiest time in Cara’s once-lonely life. Each day, Gray Wolf would wake up early to hunt, while Cara stayed home, happily tinkering with her herbs. Sometimes, she brewed poisons; other times, she made tonics to strengthen the body. Occasionally, she experimented with spices to make roasted meat even more delicious. In short, their days were always busy yet filled with joy. Of course, for newly bonded mates, mating was an essential part of their lives. But despite being with Gray Wolf for two months, Cara couldn’t help feeling a little disappointed, they still hadn’t had any pups. She wanted to give birth to many, raising a strong and thriving pack, but so far, there had been no sign of change in her body. Cara knew that Gray Wolf’s bloodline was incredibly noble. Even as his mate, she could still feel the natural dominance he carried, the unmistakable presence of
They spent the whole afternoon working with the pile of stink bug leaves. By the time they were done, the sun was already setting. Cara pulled Gray Wolf toward the stream again to wash up.This wasn’t the same spot where they had caught the moose that morning. This section was upstream, closer to the cave, and much wider.Cara loved soaking in the stream during summer. The cool water refreshed her and eased away the fatigue of a long day.Without hesitation, she slipped off her dress, hung it on a branch by the shore, and jumped straight into the water.Gray Wolf stood by the edge, staring at her bare, flawless body, completely entranced.A splash of water hit him square in the face, snapping him back to reality.‘Mate, come in!’ Cara sent him a mind link, her hands playfully flicking water at him.Gray Wolf chuckled, took off his leather wrap, and jumped in after her.Cara was thrilled. She dove underwater, swam a circle around him, then suddenly surfaced beside him, sending a spray
The night was still long, and their pleasure had only just begun. As two inexperienced wolves tasting the forbidden fruit for the first time, they reveled in the overwhelming joy of intimacy and naturally had no intention of stopping.From the cliffside to the depths of the cave, they clung to each other, instinctively exploring countless positions to make their union even more exhilarating. It wasn’t until dawn approached that Cara, completely spent, nestled into Gray Wolf’s arms and drifted into a deep sleep.The next morning, as sunlight streamed through the leaves, the two of them woke up to a gnawing hunger. After last night’s intense activities, their energy had been drained quickly. Even though they hadn’t gotten enough sleep, their empty stomachs still pulled them from their slumber.Cara sleepily opened her eyes and found herself nestled in a warm embrace. Instead of sitting up, she instinctively snuggled closer against his strong, heat-radiating body. Waking up with someone
The powerful wolf stood before her like a true king of the wild, and Cara’s eyes lit up with admiration and excitement. She was a child raised by the forest, respecting strength was an instinct woven into her very being.“Mate, amazing!” she gasped in awe.Her words were the greatest reward the Grey Wolf could receive, filling him with deep satisfaction.He let out a low growl as his body began to shift. Silver-gray fur slowly receded into his skin, bones cracked and reshaped, muscles stretched and expanded with raw power. In mere moments, the mighty beast was gone, replaced by a towering man.Under the moonlight, his bare body looked like a masterpiece sculpted from marble, every muscle perfectly carved, radiating primal strength. His bronzed skin shimmered with a silvery glow, making him even more breathtaking. Broad shoulders, a tapered waist, a firm chest, and long, powerful legs.His silver-gray hair was slightly tousled, catching the faint glow of the night, adding to his air of
Outside the cave, the moon hung high in the sky,full, round, and unusually large. The entire Gloomwood Forest was bathed in a layer of silver light, making everything appear both mysterious and magical.Cara stood at the entrance of her cave, tilting her head back to gaze up at the steep cliffside. About fifteen or sixteen feet above her, a strange plant clung to the rock face. It was a grass-like herb with long, lance-shaped leaves sprouting directly from the stone.But what truly caught her attention was the pair of flowers growing from it. One was still a tightly closed bud, while the other had fully bloomed. The open blossom was as large as the fist of a full-grown werewolf, resembling a lily in shape, except its petals were a deep, blood-red hue.Even more astonishing, under the pale moonlight, the flower shimmered as if sprinkled with stardust, glowing with an ethereal beauty beyond words.‘Mate, bloomed!’ Cara sent an excited mind link to Grey Wolf.She had lived in this cave f
Gray Wolf woke to find that night had already fallen. He noticed that Cara had been awake for some time, yet she remained curled up against him, nestled in his thick gray fur. Her gaze was distant, as if she were lost in serious thought.As soon as she realized he was awake, Cara sent him a mind link,‘Mate, poisoned.’Gray Wolf’s eyes widened. He didn’t know what had happened to his body, only that he was trapped in his wolf form and unable to shift back. But what puzzled him even more was how Cara knew this when he hadn’t said a word.Curious, he asked her.Cara wasn’t sure how to explain. She had simply sensed it through their mate bond. The feeling was vague, and she could only describe it in the simplest way,‘I can feel it.’The most important thing now was to identify the toxin in Gray Wolf’s body before figuring out how to cure him.Cara sat up and hurried to her shelf of bottles and jars. She grabbed an empty bowl and a knife made from sharpened animal bone, then returned to