After a few hours of sleep on the plane, the warm touch of Castor’s hand woke me up. I covered my wide yawn with my hand, wiped the corners of my eyes, and stretched out my arms to refresh myself.“We’ve arrived, my precious.”I quickly straightened up. Looking around, I heard the cheerful chatter of the twins getting closer. My hands were busy organizing the items I had taken out of my handbag.Just as the twins reached my side, Castor suddenly crouched down to get on Care’s level. He raised one corner of his mouth and asked, “Did you enjoy flying on the plane?”“It was awesome, Alpha! Alpha Pollux said this plane is yours, so thanks for letting us ride on it!” “You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.”Care seemed more interested in talking with Castor than with me. They exited the plane together, while I stayed behind with Mia, followed closely by Pollux. Though Mia’s hand was colder than usual, she looked as happy as her twin.I glanced back to make sure Declan was with us. Soon e
I took a deep breath as I saw Care and Mia sitting at the edge of the bed. They looked anxious, as though they had made a huge mistake and feared I might punish them. Watching them attentively, I shifted my position to sit between them, ensuring they felt comfortable enough to talk. "So, is there something you two want to tell me?" I asked gently, slipping an arm around each of them. Care gave Mia a quick glance before nodding. "Well... Mia and I have been mind-linking for a couple of weeks now," he admitted softly. I tilted my head, curious. "Mind-linking, huh?" I echoed, giving him a little nudge to explain more. Mia, still fidgeting, finally spoke up. "Yeah, Mom. I found out when Care somehow heard me... when I was being bullied at school. I didn’t say a word, but I felt like I could call out to him in my head, and he just knew I needed help." I watched their faces closely, catching the mix of nerves and uncertainty there. "Why didn’t you tell me about this sooner?" I asked, k
My body surrendered completely, jolted by a gentle shock. As Castor’s hips moved, entering me, I welcomed him with a moan. His pace quickened, growing more assertive until I felt the warmth I had yearned for, for so long. “I missed you so much, Alpha Castor,” I whispered. “Did you now? Then why didn’t you return to me?” “I was lost...” “This is your punishment, Luna.” Castor withdrew from me abruptly, leaving me sprawled on the bed with my legs spread wide. I exhaled heavily, watching him walk away and disappear into the bathroom. My heart sank, a pang of regret searing through me. I tried to steady my turbulent emotions. Being left just before reaching my climax left me feeling hollow, my thoughts a chaotic jumble. Castor’s anger toward me was nothing compared to my own anger at his brother. He wasn’t to blame for what happened five years ago, yet I had unfairly placed him in the same category as Pollux. I had treated him unjustly. Who wouldn’t be furious at such treatment? Ev
"Don't you dare touch him!" My heart pounded in my chest as the familiar shift began. I clenched my jaw, focusing all my energy on my shift. My bones cracked and reshaped beneath my skin, the pain sharp but fleeting. It never got easier, but the power that followed made it worth it. The silver fur began to sprout across my body, sleek and strong, glimmering under the dark sky. My senses exploded, sharper, clearer. I could hear the biggest impact of waves, feel the vibrations of every movement around me. My eyes, now glowing with an eerie light, locked onto my opponent. The female vampire stood before me. She flung Declan's limp body onto the sand. I was too late. The vampire had already drained his blood, leaving a trace of liquid at the corner of her lips, which she quickly wiped away. Her red eyes gleaming with malice. She grinned, her fangs flashing in the moonlight. I could feel her power, but it didn’t scare me. It only fueled the fire within me. I growled low in my throa
“Alpha Pollux, what happened to Alpha Castor?” My heart raced as I felt Castor’s limp body being supported by Pollux. A flood of negative thoughts swirled in my mind. I shifted back into my human form, curious about what had happened. I checked Castor's condition and saw a gaping wound on his neck. The wound wasn’t healing like ours do; instead, blood flowed from it, trickling down his chest. I helped Pollux carry Castor’s body into the cottage. After ensuring the twins' room door was closed, we walked inside. Castor's limp body was laid on the bed. Sweat covered his entire body, making his skin look even paler. The veins in his neck had turned blue, clearly visible. “Castor was cut by a silver dagger. I was deceived by them and knocked out by the female vampire. The male vampire slashed him while Castor tried to help me. The Moon Goddess is still with us because we outnumbered them. The Blackmoon guards arrived, and they were forced to retreat. Castor always brings guards with
Godiva PoVThe soft golden light of dawn seeped through the thick curtains of our room. I sat by his bedside, my hands clasped together in silent prayer, though I wasn’t even sure who I was praying to. Days had passed since he fell unconscious, his body battered and broken, but I couldn’t leave his side. Every shallow rise and fall of his chest was a lifeline, tethering me to hope.“Castor,” I whispered, my voice cracking. “Wake up. Do I need to worry?”The words were barely out when I felt it; a faint stir in his hand. My heart leaped in my chest as I leaned closer, barely breathing. His fingers twitched again, followed by a low groan. His eyes fluttered open, hazy and unfocused, but alive.“Alpha Castor?” I called softly, tears spilling from my eyes.“My precious,” he rasped, his voice weak but unmistakable.I couldn’t help the sob that escaped my lips as I pressed his hand to my cheek. Relief flooded through me like a tidal wave, washing away the dread that had clung to me for days
I spent the night in restless anticipation, pacing the small room like a caged animal. Sleep eluded me as the weight of the previous conversation with Declan gnawed at my resolve. The dawn broke reluctantly, its light spilling through the window like an unwelcome intruder. My heart sank as I overheard a hushed conversation outside my door.Lizzie’s voice, soft yet resolute, carried through the wooden barrier. “Dad, are you sure we’re leaving now?”“Absolutely,” he replied, his tone devoid of its usual warmth.A pit formed in my stomach as the sound of retreating footsteps echoed down the hallway. I threw on my cloak and rushed out, only to catch the faintest glimpse of their retreating figures as they disappeared into the path leading away from Trionia. My heart clenched. They were leaving. Without a word. Without goodbye.By midday, the oppressive weight in my chest shifted to an ache I couldn’t ignore. Castor and Pollux coaxed me from my solitude. Their bright spirits filled the som
Half a millennium ago...Alpha King Silas"Grant us your power, Moon Goddess." This night, I stood atop a hill, gazing out at the savannah battlefield below. The full moon, once a symbol of strength for us, had cast a blood-red glow. Sharp black claws had dug into the earth beneath me.This night, my comrades and I fought not just to survive but to avenge," I had whispered to myself. The chilly night wind had swept through my brown fur, carrying the stench of blood and death. Distant cries from our pack had filled the air, igniting a raging fire within me. For over a century, we had lost too much. Our elders had been united and strong, but our current generations were fragmented. That war was no longer about territory or honor; it was a struggle for our species' survival.I had glanced at the elite warriors of the alliance preparing to attack. Their massive bodies and tense muscles had been illuminated by the moonlight. Their yellow eyes had burned with a desire to annihilate their en
One Year Later…Pollux POV.“Keep quiet, or I’ll scratch your butt.”Declan grumbled beside me as we made our way through the damp, moldy corridor. It was ironic; just an hour ago, he was practically begging to join me on this mission. Now, he was whining like a cockroach begging to be squashed. I extended my claws and waved them in front of his face just to mess with him.“I’m not scared of you, Melucci,” Declan said, sticking his chin out defiantly and leaning closer.“Oh, so you’ve grown some courage now?” I smirked.“I’m a snitch. Got a problem with that?”I could’ve snapped back, but I was a man of my word. Godiva, my mate, had made me promise not to cause trouble with Declan before we set out. This vampire-hunting lunatic, with his unique immunity to vampire venom, was a valuable asset to the Moonstone pack. I had to tolerate him, no matter how tempting it was to claw his smug face.Six months ago, Castor and I stumbled across Declan in the Chiri Forest near my mother-in-law’s t
Godiva PoV.“Go to hell, bitch!”I hurled Kayleigh’s head into the roaring flames. Satisfaction coursed through me after I tore her apart five minutes ago. I had deliberately kept her alive to deal with her personally. Knowing she was the reason Castor was injured, I wouldn’t let her go, not even if it meant facing her again in the afterlife.The Moonstone warriors and our allies gathered around the mountain of vampire corpses. As dawn peeked over the horizon, their bodies turned to ash, carried away by the wind.The howls of wolves echoed through the air, announcing our victory. Yet, despite our triumph, I was still unsettled by the fact that some vampires had escaped, including Virgil. It wasn’t impossible they’d return one day to seek revenge for their crushing defeat.“Alvise sent word that the twins are fine, but they keep asking for their mother,” Castor said beside me as Pollux and I supported him down the cliff.“They didn’t ask about their father. I’m offended,” Pollux clicke
Pollux PoV.I heard a loud thud. When I opened my eyes, I saw Castor clawing at the face of one of the pale-blonde men. The man was sprawled on the ground, with Castor’s wolf form pinning his legs and arms.I saw bloodied fangs in Castor’s mouth. In less than a minute, Castor severed the man’s neck with his bites. He threw the man’s head to the ground right in front of me.[Watch out!]Before I could turn to see what was happening, Castor leaped at a woman clad in a tight black leather outfit with flowing straw-blonde hair. Castor’s fight with her gave me just enough time to stand.[Find Godiva! I can sense her presence.] Castor yelled at me.With all my strength, I forced my legs to move. Castor bit the calf of the woman who was trying to approach me. I had to find Godiva, but everything felt blurry, and I couldn’t pinpoint her whereabouts. I heard Castor commanding me to run.Was Godiva still alive?I ran as fast as I could. Occasionally, I looked back to check on Castor. I saw him
Godiva PoV.“Where am I?”As far as my eyes could see, there was only an endless ocean below. From where I sat, the horizon was painted with hues of orange, contrasting against the darkening sky. The sound of seagulls above accompanied my curious gaze as I took in my surroundings.“Twilight evenings are truly beautiful.”Turning my head, I saw a man with tan skin and shoulder-length brown hair. His slightly graying beard hinted at his age, and his deep voice carried the weight of experience.Life?The thought triggered a memory. The last thing I remembered was Castor Melucci cradling my body in his strong arms, tears brimming in the Alpha’s eyes.“Am I dead?” I finally broke my silence, my voice trembling.“Yes and no.”“What do you mean?”“It depends entirely on you. My wife always spoke in riddles, and I suspect she has done the same to you.”Hearing his words, I tilted my head in confusion, my brows furrowing. 'How does he know my mother?'“You must be full of questions, aren’t yo
Pollux PoV.I saw Godiva standing silently, her gaze unreadable as she faced us. Her body radiated a power I had never seen before, amplified by her Luna’s Tone. It made her immovable, untouchable.As Alpha, I was utterly paralyzed, trapped by an invisible force emanating from her. She glanced at me briefly, her expression an unspoken warning: ‘don’t interfere’. I knew how stubborn she could be, but this time, I wanted to break through that resolve.I wanted to fight by her side, to tear apart that blonde vampire flaunting his petty betrayal like it was some grand tragedy. I struggled against the invisible bonds, but it was useless. If I could’ve moved, I would’ve snapped the neck of her so-called former cousin without hesitation. A vampire now, his smug grin only fueled my rage.Even as a human, he was a nuisance. Now, as one of the undead, his presence was unbearable. I had already begged Godiva to ease the effects of her Luna’s Tone on me, but she refused. She insisted this was her
“Do it quickly, I can still hold them off!”Pollux had fully shifted into his wolf form as the vampire lunged at him from the front. His fangs and claws dug into the vampire’s shoulders, fighting with a ferocity that made me want to assist him immediately. But my hands needed to stay where they were, palms open, channeling energy to destroy the blood crystal floating before me.The sounds of battle around me were a constant distraction. The snarls, the clash of teeth against teeth, and the howls of wolves reverberated through the air. My fists clenched tightly, my jaw locked. But then, a commanding voice rang through the mind link, cutting through my turmoil. It was Alpha Castor’s order.“Focus, Luna Godiva. That’s the only way.”I nodded silently, regaining my concentration. With a measured breath, I extended my hands further. The blood crystal in front of me quivered, almost as if resisting the power I was pouring into it.“With the power of the Moon Goddess, I, Luna Godiva, call up
“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