Naya ran through the forest, her mobility not faltering a second. She had to find Billy quickly. By now, the rest of the Midnight Seven were most probably gathered in that boat. As Naya ran, a familiar shadow ran to the distance that caught her attention. She squinted and felt her heart beat stop for a second. It was that assassin again. Falling into some dilemma, Naya listened to her heart’s wish and ran after the unknown man. That person was wounded so he couldn’t maintain his balance for a long period. Now and then, his movements began to slow. Naya took the opportunity and lunged forward. Caught on guard, the man staggered and fell to the huge tree trunk. Faster than the wind, Naya held his collar, took her knife out, and pointed it at the assassin's neck. “Move and you’ll die,” she warned. The man underneath the black mask winced. Her tone fierce and cold, Naya pushed the knife further, its tip touching his clothed neck. “Who are you doing these orders for? Who is your ma
Inside the Light Shadow Pack main house, a long table was set with a variety of meat, vegetables, and fruits. Nuts have been placed on a separate plate and glasses were filled with red, black, and orange color liquids. Alpha Reid sat on the far end of the table. On each side sat his children, Alpha Princess Darlene, Alpha Prince Seth, and Alpha Prince Manuel. The quiet atmosphere was quickly filled with tension the moment one of them spoke. “I want to join the mission.” It was Alpha Prince Manuel who apparently talked. Both his siblings turned to him in surprise while Alpha Reid gave him a sharp glance. “What mission?” Alpha Reid asked. The youngest prince, aged 18, said with determination, “The Midnight Seven. I heard they will return in a few days. Alpha, I want to join–” “Who said you can join?” Alpha Prince Seth interjected. “Father, don’t listen to him. It’s a special mission and he’s still too young. If there’s anyone who should join, shouldn’t it be?” Manuel glared at
Rain continued to drizzle down, creating tiny ripples on the lake water as Naya paddled her way to the shore. Her mind and heart raced, filled with anticipation as she remembered Sana Azalea's words. The jade comet, the alpha king descendant, the prophecy. In reality, nothing made sense to her. Even so, she found herself running back to the West Wood Pack territory. Sneaking in as rain began to shift from drizzling to pouring, Naya finally arrived in the same woods she had been just yesterday. At this time, the Blue Moon Hunt should be over or at least about to be. Her mind racing, Naya's footsteps pushed her to head to these woods, her wolf inside squirming and trying to break free as it was eager to run towards a particular person. Naya stopped at the center, looking around as cold water hit her face continuously from the sky. She halted for a second and saw a deer on the side, its body bearing a blue mark that made her breathing stop. Wasn't it the animal they had to capture a
Lorenzo didn’t like the rain. In fact, just listening to the sound of the pattering water nearby would make him suddenly feel different. His mood would turn sour and his heart would race in a negative way. This was because in the past, he lost something precious when it was raining. What was probably worse than losing someone dear to you was losing something that person gave you before they left. It wasn’t that he was careless. Rather, he had lost his sanity for a time when his mate died and in the process, he lost a gift that she apparently left for him. “Alpha Prince, are you serious?” Rui, his beta, asked, when they exited the cabin. “What if your plan doesn’t work?” The rain had stopped then, the full moon gleaming above that lit up the quiet and dark forest. Everyone had dispersed, prepared to continue the hunt and finish the race. Lorenzo glanced at his beta once and said, “It’s the right thing to do so I will do everything to make it happen.” Rui worriedly stared at Alph
“Are you saying your wish is to be one of the candidates to become Alpha Prince Kael’s official mate?” Inside the Alpha’s meeting room, about five ordinary pack members with the elders, including Prime Luna Martha, sat with Alpha Jake. Although the room was silent, tension rose in the air as they released deep sighs while staring at the sight before them. Naya was in the center with her head lowered facing Alpha Jake. When the question came out of his lips, the people in the room were startled except for Naya. The alpha of the pack sternly glanced at the side, finding the deer before gazing back at Naya, “You have successfully captured and delivered the offering to the Moon Goddess, owning the prize which is a wish that I have to grant. But I, the alpha of this pack, do not tolerate ill wishes for my pack and members so becoming one of the Alpha Princes’ mates candidates is rather questionable. Tell me, if I grant you this wish of yours, what do we gain in return?” Naya had alread
“Did you find your mate? Is she here?” Luna Sierra asked. Alpha Prince Felix knew his mother was a very frank woman. She hated beating around the bush. The only time she would treat another person with reservation was when she was facing Alpha Jake, his sons, and the elders of the pack. Otherwise, she would face them with brutal honesty. “It’s not like that,” Felix said with a sigh. He debated whether to tell his mother about this wish as he knew she wouldn’t let it go without asking his reason. However, he had already decided since he was in that temple. “For this matter, there’s no need for Mother to worry,” Felix said, his eyes beginning to close. Luna Sierra saw his exhausted expression and felt her heart filled with worry and concern. She let out a sigh. “Okay, I won’t ask more, but remember you can’t take just anyone as your mate. I won’t allow it! Your father wouldn’t like it, too.” Felix remained silent. With some hesitation, Luna Sierra decided to leave. She met Max and
Jed entered Alpha Prince Kael’s chamber in a hurry, his face etched with worry. The room was dimly lit, the flickering candles casting dancing shadows on the stone walls. The air was thick with the scent of sandalwood and the faint hint of Kael's cologne. Kael, in the middle of changing, glanced up, catching sight of his always-anxious beta."Did the war start?" he asked nonchalantly, his tone betraying no concern.The frown on Jed’s face deepened, his brow furrowing in earnest. “Alpha Prince!”A low chuckle escaped Kael’s lips, reverberating through the room. He finished tying his robe, the rich fabric whispering against his skin, and then moved to sit behind his massive oak desk. The desk was cluttered with maps, parchments, and a half-eaten meal. “What could be more important than war, hm?”“Don’t kid around, you have to hear me out, Alpha Prince. It’s really important.” Jed ensured the door was securely locked, the heavy bolt sliding into place with a resounding click. He took dee
If there was one thing Naya trusted, it was the certainty that people could always turn their backs on her. The West Wood Pack was no place for the weak or for strangers. When she came face to face with the assassin, she instantly sensed that this person knew the territory too well to be an outsider.A cold dagger pressed against her throat as she was slowly dragged to the side, away from the carriage. The servant and the guard who had been with her earlier were nowhere to be seen. Had the assassin killed them, too? Or were they all working together? A rough grip on her arm yanked her attention back. With a rope tied around her hands, she let the assassin lead her to the falls. The sound of water crashing against the rocks below drowned out every other noise, creating a curtain of isolation around them.The assassin dragged Naya until they reached the cliff's edge, the wind harsh and cold. Naya glanced down, seeing the massive rocks below, jagged and unforgiving, waiting like silent