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Alaric’s POVI could feel the weight of Sofia’s words pressing down on me, even after I closed the door behind me. The worry in her eyes, the tremor in her voice, it all told me what she couldn’t quite say. She was scared. And that fear—whether it was of Thorne, the rogues, or the pack itself—was something I couldn’t protect her from, not fully.As I walked down the hall toward Braylon’s quarters, the ever-present tension in the pack house gnawed at me. The pack was on edge, the strain between the members palpable, and it wasn’t just because of Sofia. Thorne’s disappearance, the rogue threat on the horizon, and my leadership—it was all falling apart, piece by piece.I had always believed that a pack thrived on unity, on loyalty, but it felt like everything we had worked for was crumbling. Sofia’s presence in the pack was only one part of it, though. The bigger problem was Thorne, his sudden departure, and the fact that no one knew where he had gone or what he was planning. I couldn’t
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SOFIA'S POVThe evening air was thick with tension, the kind of weight that pressed down on everything, making it hard to breathe. I stood by the edge of the forest, staring out into the twilight, where the trees seemed to fade into shadows, their outlines barely visible. The full moon hung above, casting an ethereal glow over the landscape, but even its light couldn’t ease the anxiety knotting in my stomach. I couldn’t shake the sense that something was coming, something that would push me past everything I feared and tested my resolve in ways I couldn’t predict."Everything okay, Sofia?"The voice startled me, pulling me from my thoughts. Lyra emerged from the shadows, her presence as quiet as always but no less powerful. She had a way of appearing when I least expected it, like she always knew when I needed someone to talk to, even when I didn’t know it myself.I gave her a tight smile, though it didn’t reach my eyes. "Just thinking.""About the same things you always think about,
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Sofia's POVThe cold still clung to my skin as I made my way through the pack house, each step heavier than the last. My heart pounded in my chest, its erratic rhythm a cruel reminder of what had just transpired in the woods. The rogues’ snarls still echoed in my ears, their taunts digging into my mind. They had been waiting for me. They had known my name.I pushed open the door to Alaric’s quarters without knocking, the need to see him overpowering my hesitation. My breathing was shallow, my body trembling from more than just the adrenaline.Alaric was standing by the fireplace, his broad back to me. The firelight danced across his silhouette, casting shadows that made him seem both larger and more distant. I froze for a moment, unsure if I should interrupt him, but he turned before I could decide.“Sofia?” His voice was low, rough with concern.I stepped inside, shutting the door behind me with a shaky hand. “I… I didn’t know where else to go,” I admitted, my voice barely above a w
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Author's POVThe aftermath of the rogue attack had left the pack house on high alert. The corridors, usually bustling with warmth and camaraderie, were now tense with suspicion and fear. Marcus, one of the pack’s most respected head warriors, moved through it all with a calm demeanor, his every step deliberate, his every action purposeful.To the pack, Marcus was a man of honor, a pillar of strength who had served Moonstone loyally for years. His role in defending against the recent attack had only solidified his standing as a trusted protector. What no one suspected, what no one could ever know, was that Marcus had orchestrated the attack himself.The failed kidnapping attempt on Sofia had been a calculated move, one meant to destabilize Alaric and drive a wedge between him and his pack. Marcus had fed Thorne and the rogues detailed information—Sofia’s routines, the patrol schedules, the weaknesses in the pack’s defenses. Everything had been meticulously planned. And yet, it had fail
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Alaric’s POVThe council chamber was suffocatingly silent, the kind of silence that pressed into your ears and crawled under your skin. My wolves sat around the long oak table, their faces carved from stone, though anger and unease flickered in their eyes. The failed rogue attack had shaken everyone, myself included, and the tension in the room was palpable, a live wire ready to snap.I gripped the edge of the table, the wood groaning under the pressure of my hands. This wasn’t a random attack. It wasn’t chaos. It was precision. The rogues had been too deliberate in their movements, their approach calculated and surgical, not the disorganized frenzy they were known for.“Reports,” I said, my voice cutting through the heavy air. My tone was sharp, commanding, the voice of an Alpha who would not tolerate excuses.Braylon, my Beta and closest confidant, straightened in his seat. His broad shoulders, usually unyielding, seemed to sag slightly under the weight of his findings. He was loya
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SOFIA'S POVThe room was suffocating, a thick weight of silence pressing down on me. I sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers curled into the sheets, staring at the wall across from me. Every part of me still trembled, still felt the raw edges of fear and adrenaline that had flooded me during the attack. I couldn’t escape the images of the chaos, the sounds of battle, and the surge of panic that had gripped me when the rogues had come for me.But there was something else there, something beneath the fear, beneath the terror that had taken root in my chest. I couldn’t ignore the pull, the way my thoughts kept circling back to him. Alaric. His presence was still so vivid in my mind, his scent, the warmth of his body against mine as he pulled me close to shield me from the danger.I squeezed my eyes shut, willing the thoughts away. He had been there, he had protected me, and for that, I was grateful. But I couldn’t let that gratitude become something else, something I wasn’t ready to fac
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Alaric's POVThe door clicked shut behind me, and I leaned against it, exhaling slowly, trying to steady the storm brewing inside me. Sofia’s words echoed in my mind, a constant reminder that no matter how much I wanted to protect her, I couldn’t force her to accept my protection. I could see the walls she was building, feel the coldness she was trying to hide behind. I understood it. I wasn’t exactly a stranger to pushing people away either.But I couldn’t shake the feeling that, in the end, I was asking too much. I was asking her to trust me, to trust a man whose position alone had probably made her distrustful from the start. I had to make her understand that everything I was doing—everything I was asking of her—was to keep her safe. My heart clenched at the thought of anything happening to her. My pack, my responsibilities, they all seemed small in comparison when it came to her.I walked down the corridor, my boots clicking softly on the stone floors. My mind raced through the i
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SOFIA'S POVI woke up the next morning with an overwhelming sense of anticipation, my body still aching from the remnants of the attack and the confusion swirling in my mind, but today felt different. There was a pull to it, something urging me forward, something stronger than my fear, stronger than the chaos that had settled in the corners of my mind after the rogues had attacked.As I dressed in the clothes provided for me, the weight of uncertainty hung heavy, but the fear that once clenched at my chest now felt distant, like an old, forgotten wound. I had decided to trust Alaric, at least for now, though part of me still hesitated, still wondered what would happen once I stepped outside this room. The bond between us was undeniable, yet terrifying, and the world around me, the world I had never known existed, seemed to be closing in faster than I could process it.I wasn’t just some helpless human anymore, I was something else, something dangerous, and I was still trying to unders
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Three Years Later.The sun was low in the sky, casting a warm, golden glow over the lush green fields surrounding the pack's new home. The once-barren land now flourished, the earth rich with life, much like the bond between Alaric and Sofia. The house, built with stone and wood, sat at the edge of the forest, just far enough to feel the wildness but close enough to the pack’s heart. It was a symbol of their triumph, of their new beginning, and their unwavering strength as leaders.Sofia sat on the porch, a soft breeze ruffling her hair, as she watched her two pups playing in the yard. Sifa, the older of the two, bounded around with the energy of a small wolf, his dark eyes gleaming with mischief. His fur, a deep, rich brown, gleamed under the sunlight, much like Alaric’s. Sara, a one-year-old bundle of joy, followed her brother’s every move, her golden curls bouncing as she tried to mimic his every action, though she was still finding her feet. Her laughter filled the air, a sound so
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The day after the battle dawned clear and bright, the air cool but filled with the promise of a new beginning. The landscape before them, once marred by the carnage of war, now seemed to pulse with life, as if nature itself was rejoicing in the peace that had settled, albeit temporarily. The ground was still littered with the remnants of war—broken weapons, the bodies of fallen warriors—but in their midst stood something more powerful, something that couldn’t be erased: hope.Alaric and Sofia stood together, shoulder to shoulder, on the rise above the battlefield, watching as their people began to gather. Their pack, their family, was rebuilding, and a sense of unity hummed in the air. The battle was over, but the war was not the end. It was only the beginning of something bigger, something they had only begun to understand.Alaric's grip tightened on the hilt of his sword, the weight of it a constant reminder of the burden he carried. His eyes, those intense blue eyes that had seen s
The Curse Within Chapter 104
The once chaotic battlefield now lay in eerie silence. The sounds of growling, snarling, and clashing claws had faded, leaving only the sounds of heavy breaths and the occasional cry of the wounded. The scent of blood still hung thick in the air, mingling with the dust and smoke rising from the fire-lit remains of the battle. It was over. Thorne was dead, but the cost had been high.Alaric stood amidst the wreckage, his eyes scanning the field. His fur was matted with blood, some of it his own, some of it from the warriors who had fought against him. He had been at the center of the storm, leading his pack through the carnage, and now, with Thorne’s death, a semblance of peace had returned—at least for the moment.But peace was an illusion.As his eyes flickered over the fallen bodies of Thorne’s warriors, some who had fought fiercely, others who had simply been swept along in the madness of their leader’s ambition, Alaric couldn’t shake the weight of the future pressing down on him.
The Curse Within Chapter 103
ALARIC'S POVThe battlefield had become a blur of motion and chaos. The scent of blood, sweat, and fear clung to the air, mixing with the sharp tang of adrenaline. Warriors fought in wolf form, their bodies flashing in the dim light, their howls and growls reverberating through the chaos. The air was thick with tension, the earth shaking beneath the ferocity of their battle.Alaric’s heart pounded as he moved through the battlefield, each step purposeful and calculated. His silver fur gleamed, an unspoken symbol of his power and dominance as the Eclipse Wolf. His eyes, sharp and focused, scanned the horizon, knowing the final showdown was approaching.In the distance, he saw him—Thorne. The leader of the enemy forces. His once-proud form was bloodied and battered, his fur matted and torn from the ongoing conflict, yet his eyes burned with the same fire of madness that had driven him to this point. Thorne had lost control over his army, and now, in the final moments of the battle, he s
The Curse Within Chapter 102
The battle was chaos, a flurry of fur and fangs as warriors collided in wolf form, each one fighting with a ferocity born of survival and loyalty. The ground trembled beneath the thunder of paws, and the air was thick with the scent of blood, sweat, and fear. But amidst it all, Sofia's heart beat with a steady rhythm, her instincts sharp, her senses heightened as she fought beside Alaric.Her fur was dark, shimmering under the light of the moon as she darted through the battlefield, her mind focused on the task at hand—breaking through Thorne's ranks. Every time she pushed her claws into the earth, a surge of power rippled through her, her connection to her wolf form deepening as her strength grew.She caught a glimpse of Alaric ahead, his silver fur flashing as he tore through Thorne's forces. His eyes were focused, his movements calculated, a deadly force in their own right. The Eclipse Wolf had fully emerged within him, and with every strike, Alaric's dominance over the battlefield
The Curse Within Chapter 101
Alaric’s POVThe air was thick with tension, a heavy, oppressive atmosphere that settled over the battlefield like a storm before the rain. I stood at the forefront of my forces, eyes scanning the horizon, searching for any sign of movement. My warriors were ready, their weapons sharp, their expressions determined, but the waiting was always the hardest part. It was a necessary evil, the calm before the chaos.Sofia stood beside me, her gaze equally sharp, though there was an unreadable depth in her eyes. She wasn’t just a warrior anymore. She had embraced something darker, something more powerful. Her dream abilities, her growing control over the shadows, had shifted the tides in our favor, but now, with the battle at hand, we would need to rely on more than just influence from afar."You’re ready," I said, my voice low, though my words were an attempt to reassure both of us. Sofia met my gaze, a slight nod confirming my words, though I could see the flicker of uncertainty behind her
The Curse Within Chapter 100
Sofia's POVThe night before the battle felt heavier than the previous days combined. The weight of everything—our entire future, the future of the pack, and all those who had fought by our side—hung in the air like a thick, oppressive fog. It was a moment of quiet before the storm, but in that silence, I could hear my heart pounding in my chest, the steady rhythm of nerves and determination. Tomorrow would change everything, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready for it.I stood outside the camp, away from the hustle of preparations, allowing myself a few moments of solitude. The night was cold, but the chill didn’t bother me. I was too caught up in the whirlwind of thoughts, doubts, and the growing unease that was gnawing at me. It was the feeling of knowing something was coming, something I couldn’t control, and the fear that I might not be able to handle it when it did.I could sense Alaric before I even heard his footsteps. The air shifted, and there was a presence at my side. He wasn’
The Curse Within Chapter 99
Sofia’s POVThe night felt heavy, oppressive, as if the very air around us was thickening, suffocating. The calm before the storm, I thought, though it didn’t feel like calm at all. I had been walking around the camp for hours, unable to settle my mind. Too much had happened in too little time, and now everything seemed poised on the edge of breaking.Thorne was becoming more erratic by the day. His decisions were rash, his temper volatile. But it wasn’t just him—it was his army, too. I could feel the tremors of doubt creeping through their ranks, a quiet undercurrent that threatened to pull everything apart. His warriors were beginning to question, to falter. The cracks were widening, and I knew it wouldn’t take much to shatter everything.I felt Alaric before I saw him. His presence was like a weight in the air, grounding, comforting. He had become my anchor in this chaos, the one constant I could rely on, even when everything else seemed to be slipping through my fingers. His foots
The Curse Within Chapter 98
Sofia's POVThe cold wind whipped across the plains, biting at my skin as I stood near the edge of the camp. The feeling of unease hadn’t left me for days, but tonight it felt heavier, more palpable. There was something about the stillness in the air, the way the sky seemed to stretch on forever without a single cloud to break the vast emptiness, that made it feel like we were on the cusp of something monumental. We were about to change everything, and yet, in my heart, I couldn’t shake the feeling that we were teetering on the edge of disaster.I couldn’t help but glance toward the horizon, where the faintest glow of the setting sun reflected off the distant mountains. It was hard to reconcile the peaceful beauty of the scene with the violence we were about to face. I had always known that this day would come, that the battle against Thorne and his army would be inevitable, but it didn’t make the reality of it any easier to accept. In the past few days, I had pushed my fear aside, fo
