“What the hell?!”I woke up on a stone floor, and my eyes widened in disbelief as I took in the surrounding view. A vast expanse of grass stretched endlessly, under a blue sky dotted with white clouds. Instinctively, I rubbed my eyes, trying to clear my vision.Pollux woke up next, swearing even more colorfully than I had. He jumped to his feet on the stone slab where we had slept, ruffling his hair in frustration. He growled as he scrambled to gather his scattered clothes.“Do gods always play tricks on their creations? I only complained to you, Godiva, because she’s your mother. Who else am I supposed to complain to? I hate being dirty like this!”“Be quiet. What if my mother hears you?”“Let her hear me. She should know that werewolves don’t always have to…”Before Pollux could finish his sentence, the stone beneath us trembled. Cracks spread rapidly in the direction of where he stood. I leapt away just in time as the vibrations stopped. It seemed like a warning from my mother, rea
Godiva PoV."It's already 7 o'clock. Gosh, I'm late!"I quickly threw off the covers and got out of bed. Without caring about my looks, which might be messy, I rushed to the kitchen. Passing through the narrow corridor with peeling paint on the walls, I half ran barefoot.I heard two women talking to each other in different tones. One of them spoke in a high tone and was answered with a trembling tone of voice from the other woman. I quickened my pace when my name was called by one of them."Godiva, where is she?" the high-pitched woman shouted."I'm here, Auntie..."I saw that Aunt Caylee's face was already bright red. I realized that I had woken up late, but the expression on her face was unnerving as she looked at me. I approached her, who was standing behind the dining table with her hands bent at her waist.I looked down at the floor and waited for my aunt to speak. The sudden silence made me feel even more creeped out. I continued to stare at my bare feet and linked my fingers t
"What are you doing, sir?" I stamped my feet firmly on the floor to resist the pull of the man's strong arms. I couldn't see his face clearly because the dim lighting only came from the light in the gap in the curtain. I tried to stay in my position at the doorway, but it was useless as I was slowly dragged inside. I tried not to cry as fear engulfed me. I don't know why I still held on to the 5 pizza boxes I was holding in my left hand, even though I could have thrown them at the man in self-defense. I just thought it was my hallucination because of the power outage. Once I heard the stifled growl of the man pulling me, I became convinced that I was hearing a different sound. When I hit something that wasn't hard but flat and warm, I knew I was getting closer to the man. I hardened my gaze to see his face in the darkness. "Godiva Fletcher, you're my mate." "I don't understand what you're saying. Please let me go, sir..." I whispered in submission. At the same time, the electrici
"Why didn't you let me go, Castor?"Finally, and with difficulty catching my breath after our passionate kiss, I was able to ask him. I can even say his name fluently. I felt the wetness on every surface of my lips that I had truly enjoyed earlier.I lifted my face to stare at Castor's visuals, which had me in a trance. I saw the yellow glow again from his irises. I clearly saw the reflection of my face in his eyes. I blinked a few times to be able to trust my own sight."I won't, because I'm sure you'll like it after this."I regained my consciousness after hearing his words. I didn't like the words that implied he knew everything about me. I pushed his body away from me."You rejected me?""Yes. I have no more business in this place, Mr. Melluci."I said it smoothly, and I didn't care if he got angry. I had to go home immediately so that I wouldn't sleep outside. If that happened, I wouldn't be able to work tomorrow because my entire body would be targeted by blood-sucking insects.
"Alright, as long as you promise not to touch me,"I saw Castor shake his head slightly for a moment. I returned his gaze to me, looking for answers from every gesture of his body. After frowning, Castor nodded slowly at me.I felt the strong night breeze as I followed Castor's steps. We walked up to the black SUV, and Castor opened the passenger door for me. He turned around to head for the driver's side seat.I noticed Castor's friend driving. I thought that they were both really mysterious people because Castor's friend was wearing a black suit and Castor was wearing a coat of the same color."Are you guys in mourning? Your clothes are all black, and the car looks dark from the outside.""Yes," Castor replied briefly."I'm sorry.""No need to apologize, Miss Fletcher," Castor's friend said."Call her Luna, Pippo," Castor cut in firmly."I'm sorry, Alpha Castor."We fell silent, but I kept thinking. I heard that name again. I only knew Alpha was a character in a superhero story I'd
"So you bit me to make me your mate, is that it?"I managed to draw conclusions from every word Castor explained after he nodded vigorously. I touched my lips with my forefinger and then continued biting without feeling any pain. For every movement I made, Castor observed it with a slight narrowing of his round eyes.I liked his eyes, especially when he looked at me like now. I didn't feel threatened like this morning, but instead became more curious about the story of who he was. I sat facing him, waiting for Castor to continue his story."Listen, Godiva. I will never hurt you, because the bond I made with you will always make me protect you."I shook my head. I should be afraid of him, but that's not how I feel. Now I even trust him because he took me to his house and treated my wounds."Damn it, you and the scent of your body, I can't resist."I was still confused by his words just now. I just cleaned my body with the soap that was provided in the bathroom of this room. I guess it'
Godiva PoV."No! What have I done?"I jolted upright, heart racing as I fumbled for the light switch. The dimness disappeared as the room lit up, revealing a familiar face—Castor, or so I thought. But then I saw it: the piercing on his eyebrow.It wasn't Castor.The truth hit me like a sledgehammer. Pollux. His twin. Identical. I covered my mouth, overwhelmed by disbelief, my mind spinning. How could I not have noticed? I stood frozen, naked before him, too shocked to care about my exposed vulnerability."What just happened? Why did you do that to me? How could you be so cruel?"I can't think straight. Everything happened so fast, and I let myself get swept up in it. Now, I feel sick to my core—disgusted with myself for letting it happen.His eyes lingered on me—unblinking, hungry. The air between us thickened with silent tension."One thing I love in a girl is innocence, in all its forms. I’m surprised Castor hasn’t marked you yet. Guess I got lucky first." Pollux smirked, his voice d
Castor's POV"The scent is fading fast," Pollux mind linked me out from his room’s balcony.At first, I thought a passing vampire might have left the scent, but that wouldn’t make me drop my guard. I gave Pollux a quick hand signal with my index and middle fingers before rushing out of the room. My steps quickened as I headed toward Alvise, hoping to assess the situation. I found him waiting at the stairs.Alvise, my confidant, was a Beta of the Moonstone pack and a close friend from our academy days. He must have caught the unfamiliar vampire scent too, his instincts sharp as ever. I could always rely on his alertness."Alpha Castor, is there anything I should do after that?""Check the territory five miles from the mansion. Report back by tomorrow morning.""May I ask something, Alpha?""Just ask, and drop the formal tone. You know I hate it.""My apologies. You look tense. Is Luna alright? I saw Cian leaving her room earlier.""She's fine."Alvise's concern was clear, but I was too
“What the hell?!”I woke up on a stone floor, and my eyes widened in disbelief as I took in the surrounding view. A vast expanse of grass stretched endlessly, under a blue sky dotted with white clouds. Instinctively, I rubbed my eyes, trying to clear my vision.Pollux woke up next, swearing even more colorfully than I had. He jumped to his feet on the stone slab where we had slept, ruffling his hair in frustration. He growled as he scrambled to gather his scattered clothes.“Do gods always play tricks on their creations? I only complained to you, Godiva, because she’s your mother. Who else am I supposed to complain to? I hate being dirty like this!”“Be quiet. What if my mother hears you?”“Let her hear me. She should know that werewolves don’t always have to…”Before Pollux could finish his sentence, the stone beneath us trembled. Cracks spread rapidly in the direction of where he stood. I leapt away just in time as the vibrations stopped. It seemed like a warning from my mother, rea
“This is my destiny.” For a few minutes, we sat in silence. My mind wandered to the battlefield between werewolves and vampires. All the howling, the breaking of bones, and the tearing of claws spun like a fantasy movie I had once seen, where the vampires ultimately lost.Could that ever happen? Even though it was my wish now, sacrificing my own life made my heart sink. Questioning my destiny, my mother felt immature. I wanted to prove myself worthy of being her daughter. Pollux turned to face me, his hand reaching out as if to touch me, but he stopped, keeping the distance between us. “I know what you’re thinking, sweet pea. But it might not be you. We don’t know the full story yet, do we? Look at the carvings; the images are fading.” I also noticed the carving of the silver wolf was incomplete. All I could see was a speck of bright red, like a flame. I rubbed it with my finger, but it revealed nothing. My thoughts remained clouded, the carving only intensifying my unease. Final
Godiva POV“Who are you?”With one hand resting on the stone floor, I crouched, keeping my head raised to focus on the silver flame in front of me. Through the faint light, I discerned a solid figure within the flame, a faint outline I could penetrate with my vision.“Mother.”Gradually, the silver flame dimmed, revealing the figure of a woman with long silver hair that matched my own. I immediately bowed deeply, awaiting her response. The sound of movement came from behind me, followed by Pollux, who also bowed beside me.“Vigilance is vital for wolves. That’s why I endowed you with senses a hundred times sharper than those of any other shapeshifters in this world.”“Greetings, Moon Goddess. Forgive me, Mother. It won’t happen again.”“Hello, Mom, Mother-in-law, Selene.” Pollux glanced at me but maintained his bowed posture. “How should I address her, Luna Godiva?”I was equally perplexed and merely shook my head. This was their first meeting, and I had no guidance for Pollux on how
Pollux PoV.The next morning, I gathered a small group around the fire, my mind filled with the knowledge I carried. My mother had once told me about ancient legends while I was searching for Godiva’s whereabouts. Back then, I thought it was just folklore among werewolves, but the pieces began to fall into place as we faced this current situation.“There is a legend I once delved into,” I began, recalling the words of a scientist from the alliance. The legend speaks of a dark spell, magic cast by witches who betrayed their own kind. The spell requires the blood of the Lunas. If the Sanguine Shadows are truly behind the recent surge in vampire activity, then we’ve unraveled part of the tangled web.”Godiva’s eyes narrowed. “What does this spell do?”“If completed,” I explained, “the spell will plunge all living creatures under its influence into eternal darkness. In this case, it would empower vampires while weakening werewolves. The only way to find answers is to follow Aldric’s sugge
Castor PoV."Alpha Castor, dawn is approaching."Godiva's voice brought my steps to a halt. When I turned around, nearly two-thirds of the warriors from Moonstone and Blackmoon were gravely injured. Their wounds were healing far too slowly due to exhaustion.I considered Godiva's words. The approaching dawn would force the vampires to retreat. Despite the severe injuries among our warriors, I saw the bodies of fallen vampires strewn across the battlefield, staining the white sand with crimson.But my fleeting confidence shattered when I noticed one vampire corpse not far from me stirring. Its broken neck straightened as it rose to its feet. I froze momentarily, but I refused to let fear consume me. Growling deeply, I lunged at the creature, sinking my fangs into its neck.Its strangled cries fueled my disgust for vampires, and I unleashed every ounce of hatred upon it. With a savage twist, I severed its head and grabbed its heart, smashing it against the rocks.[Cas, Kruglov is callin
Godiva PoV.“Mother, I seek your protection for my children.”After ensuring that Castor and Pollux were still holding their ground in battle, I returned to the cottage. I offered a prayer to my mother, the Moon Goddess, asking for the safety of my children, our pack, and all the werewolves. The weight of the world pressed heavily on my shoulders as I stood at the threshold of the room, watching the twins peacefully sleeping. My heart clenched, knowing that we would soon be separated.They awoke with weary faces. Care and Mia rubbed their eyes, their identical expressions reflecting confusion. I had made a decision. I hoped would guarantee their safety, even if it meant a temporary parting.“Listen to me,” I began, keeping my voice steady despite the storm of emotions raging inside me. “Beta Alvise and the elite Moonstone warriors will take you to a safe place. You have to trust them.”Mia’s lips trembled as she clutched her stuffed bear tightly, while Care, always the brave one, puff
The tension in the room grew heavier as Pollux’s trembling hand gently yet firmly rested on my shoulder. His yellow eyes glimmered as I looked into them, full of emotions he might have been holding back.For a moment, his vulnerability broke through the strong exterior he had always maintained. The strength I had always associated with him seemed to waver, and the way he looked at me, like he was memorizing every detail, sent a chill down my spine.“Luna Godiva,” he murmured, his voice barely audible. “Do you believe in destiny?”My breath caught in my throat. I hated conversations that revolved around inevitable tragedy. My fingers instinctively gripped his arm, desperate to anchor him here, to stop him from slipping into the abyss his words hinted at.“Stop it,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Stop talking like this, Alpha Pollux Fabrizio Melucci. Whatever it is, we’ll face it. Together. We’re strong enough.”He gave me a faint smile, one that wasn’t meant to reassure me but to co
Godiva PoV.My hands stretched out tensely, maintaining the stability of the shield I’d created around the cottage. Pollux stood a step ahead of me, his body just as taut as mine. I caught the sound of him clicking his tongue, and when I glanced at him, his face bore the expression of a predator sizing up its prey.Would tonight be the battle we’ve been waiting for?“Alpha Pollux, I’m not sure if I can fight while keeping this shield intact,” I admitted, my voice shaking.“Do you remember what I taught you, Luna Godiva?” he asked, looking over his shoulder at me.“Conviction leads to victory.”“I’m glad you remember. Never, even for a second, think we’re going to lose.”His words lit a fire within me. I have to admit, Pollux had a way of igniting a spark inside me. Maybe that’s why we complemented each other so well.“What about your brother, Alpha? He’s still not fully recovered,” I pointed out.“You’d be mistaken to think he can’t fight. Castor’s even more terrifying than I am.”A s
Virgil PoV.I sat on my throne, my left hand resting against the cold armrest while my toes tapped an irregular rhythm on the black marble floor. I had waited far too long, expending every ounce of patience for each step of my meticulously crafted plan for revenge, a vengeance rooted deep within me.Now, my anger consumed what little control I had left. The thought of Selena’s offspring has echoed in my mind since Valeria's death. She was the target of my wrath, a tool to be destroyed to lure her mother into my grasp for the crime of taking Valeria from me.The Treaty of the Three Nations meant nothing to me anymore. It was dead in my eyes, and the blood oath we had once sworn no longer held sway over me.I had dispatched two of my best Death Sanguines to capture her. I wanted to see the expression on the faces of the Melucci twins, prominent and powerful Alphas of their kind after Alpha King Silas; when I obliterated their mate before their eyes. One move to achieve three objectives.