Dina emerged from the dressing room, stretching her limbs. It had been a long time since Lily had given her full control to run freely. Surprisingly, the usual pain that accompanied the shift during the Full Moon was absent this time. 'Why didn't it hurt?' Lily asked, curious about the unusual absence of pain. 'It's a special night tonight. The Moon Goddess has blessed us,' Dina responded, her voice filled with awe and wonder. Dina shook her fur, her senses heightened, and her muscles tingling with energy. She could sense that Lily understood the significance of this night as well. As Dina made her way towards the running trail, Tiffany launched herself from a nearby tree. Dina swiftly dodged her, narrowly avoiding crashing into the snow. "You will eventually let me groom you, wolf," Trixie chuffed, playfully teasing her. Dina, surprised by the ability to communicate with Trixie, asked, "How can you speak with me? Telepathic links can only be established once an individual
Dina stood there, her heart pounding in her chest, as the reality of the situation began to sink in. Debra, the she-wolf she had just met, claimed to be her grandmother. Her mind whirled with a whirlwind of emotions, ranging from shock to anger and a sense of betrayal. The Ash Dawn pack celebrated around her, oblivious to the storm inside her. "Our Princess has returned!" "Our pack's future is secured!" "Give her space," Trixie roared as she leaped over a few wolves to stand beside Lily. She swiped at the wolves to get them to back up as they were crowding Lily. Trixie nuzzled her, sensing Dina's stress. Debra nodded, realizing that Dina was whining in discomfort. She ordered her pack to give them space. "I am sorry. I got so excited that I forgot how you would feel. This is a lot to take in. I will give you space. We have all the time to discuss it later. Enjoy the night." "I am sorry. But, yes, we will definitely talk later," Dina responded, nodding. Debra left to cont
And like that, the fight began. Kenneth charged Garrett and they began trading blows. Garrett was faster, able to dodge most of Kenneth's punches; however, the ones that connected weren't anything to shrug at. Garrett delivered punches faster than Kenneth, taking advantage of Kenneth's slower reaction time. The other wolves and felines watched with interest at who would be victorious. If Kenneth lost, his pack would belong to Garrett if he wanted. If Garrett lost, his life would be forfeit if Kenneth chose that route as it was his right to do. "I need to stop this. This is not what I wanted," Lily said. She was excited by the brutality of the display before her and did feel that her father deserved every punch, but she was anxious as she didn't know who would win. 'You need to have more faith in him, little she-wolf,' the mysterious voice spoke to her again. His tone was light as if he found the situation amusing. "You can not interfere with an Alpha challenge. We have to let the
"No!" Kenneth and Garrett both exclaim in unison but for different reasons. The scent of an unmated she-wolf in heat began to drift through the air, capturing the attention of unmated males from multiple packs. It was a primal call that none of them could resist, drawing them like moths to a flame. From various corners of the clearing, wolves started to shift their attention, their instincts kicking into high gear. They followed the intoxicating aroma, their senses attuned to the alluring scent that promised the promise of a potential mate. Lily covered her ears as multiple wolves began speaking to her at once, all trying to lure her to them. It took everything in her to make her stand where she was, trembling from the pain of breaking the pack bond. Her decisions had sent shockwaves through the Blue Creek pack, and now she had to face the consequences of her actions. "Lily!" Tiffany exclaimed. "Are you insane? Why would you do this?" She rushed to her seeing her dropping to
The pain that surged through Lily dulled over time, but it was still a persistent ache in the back of her mind. Yet, amidst the throbbing, she became aware of something strange happening. More voices started to echo in her mind, and she realized that the number of males trying to seduce her seemed to have doubled. "Dammit," Tiffany exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice. "Now, our males want you too." She didn't expect nor know that this would happen. "You're going to have to fight Lily. I know you don't have experience, but you're going to have to because…my mate needs me." Determined to reach Adam, Tiffany threw herself back into the fray, forcefully knocking wolves out of her way. She couldn't ignore the pull of the mate bond now that she understood what it was. Though she had felt it the first time she met Adam, she had brushed it aside, thinking it was just lust for a handsome man. Meanwhile, Lily readied herself to fight when she heard Berric's voice, "I am coming L
As the challenge was accepted, the forest erupted in commotion. The sheer audacity of Lily was mind boggling. She had not hesitated to accept the challenge. 'Oh, little she-wolf, you must have a trick up your sleeve,' the mysterious voice evaded Lily's mind again. His tone irritated her as she didn't find this situation funny at all; however, Lily could not back down from Brandy. 'I didn't mean to offend you, little…' 'My name is Lily and yes, you did offend. Please stop invading my mind while I prepare,' Lily snapped. The mysterious voice chuckled before leaving her be. 'Lily, I…' Garrett started. 'Have faith in me like I have faith in you or did you lie about that too?' Lily snapped at Garrett. 'I deserved that. I only wanted to say is remember what we practiced. Watch your breathing and watch her movements. She is going to rely on the fact that you are weaker than her. Use that against her. You can do this,' Garrett responded. 'Then when she tires herself out, go for
Hearing Lycan King Ethan's proclamation, Kenneth's heart pounded in his chest as he tried to absorb the weight of the situation. Not only had he been embarrassed the entire night, but he had also been humiliated in front of the powerful Lycan King. Sensing his distress, Ethan sneered and said, "I saw everything. Don't dare try to lie to me about your actions." "I apologize, my king. I..." Kenneth started, but Ethan's intimidating snarl silenced him immediately. Ethan, with eyes that seemed to pierce through one's soul, addressed the gathered werewolves and werefelines once more. "Lily has proven herself and demonstrated unwavering dignity under such extreme circumstances. Her courage and cunning have earned her the title of victor tonight. She possesses qualities that make her worthy of being the future Luna to one of our kings." Mandy finally managed to pull herself to her feet. She managed to shift back into her human form. Mandy exchanged a bewildered glance with Kenneth, bo
'It's so soft,' Lily thought as she lay in a field of flowers. Vines wrapped around her, holding her close, enveloping her like a cocoon. She felt herself sinking lower and lower, but she didn't care. Then, Lily heard a soft, soothing voice echoing in her mind. It wasn't Dina. It was a voice she had never heard before, but its presence oddly brought her comfort as if she heard it before. "Wake up. It's time to wake up Lily." Lily ignored the voice at first, closing her eyes again. The voice became more urgent with its plea. "Wake up! You need to wake up, Lily." Lily didn't want to leave the comfort, but she also didn't want to disobey. Lily's eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the light in the room. As she blinked away the remnants of her sleep, the voice faded away. "Oh my god! You're awake!" To Lily's bewilderment, she found herself in a lavish bed in a room she did not recognize with a woman that she did not know. She bared her teeth at the woman and the woman brought her