Zeke sat on the bed, his gaze softening as he looked at Alicia, still fast asleep. His hand gently caressed her cheek, savoring the warmth of her skin before he reluctantly pulled away. His eyes drifted to the window, where the moonlight refracted through the glass, casting a silvery glow in the room.The night had deepened, and the melodic call of a bird outside signaled the presence of his most trusted ally, Colton. The familiar sound brought a mix of reassurance and sorrow to Zeke’s heart.With a heavy sigh, he leaned down to place a tender kiss on Alicia’s forehead, then donned his cloak and quietly left the cabin. As the door closed behind him, Alicia’s eyes fluttered open. A single tear slid down her cheek as she stared at the closed door, then turned her gaze to the window. Silently, she prayed to the Moon Goddess for a miracle, her thoughts reaching out to Zeke.In that fleeting moment, Zeke felt a whisper of Alicia’s thoughts touch his mind, halting his movement and feeling
“I heard you went out last night. Did you meet that rogue again?” Luna Sierra asked her son, Alpha Prince Felix, as they ate breakfast. Felix remained calm. “It’s a midnight stroll.” His mother worried about practically everything about him. At this point, he was already used to it. However, the fact remained that she was connected to the carriage incident. After all, she was the one who sent the driver to the Crimson Stone Pack and to think that it wasn’t known by Alpha Jake made the situation worse. “That rogue is not suitable for you, Felix,” Luna Sierra pointed out. “Her pack was destroyed and her fellows were leaving for scrapes. How can you choose her as your arranged mate?” Finally, Felix lifted his gaze. Luna Sierra hated low ranks, that was certain to Felix. She had expressed her refusal to Felix’s idea of having Gaia, the captured rogue, to become his arranged mate. In reality, Gaia and her pack members were only forced to leave their territory because of another pack.
Zeke marched into the village dungeon, the air thick with the damp, earthy scent of the underground setting where criminals were locked up for interrogation and punishment. The flickering torches cast long, wavering shadows on the stone walls. After the incident by the springs, Zeke's determination to uncover his father’s secret had only intensified.“You are facing Alpha Prince Zeke of the West Wood Pack, show your respect!” the guard barked as Zeke entered the room.Inside, a massive wooden table stood between two sturdy chairs. The captured rogue before him looked younger than the others, with fiery red hair and piercingly cold eyes. When he glanced up at Zeke, he let out a derisive scoff.Zeke sat down, his gaze unwavering. “This shouldn’t be hard for either of us. I need you to tell me everything you know.”The rogue, Reo, sat in silence, his eyes defiant. Behind his rebellious facade was a deep loyalty to his pack. Though not as skilled as Naya or Billy, Reo was certainly capabl
Inside the Moon Goddess Temple SanctuaryThe Moon Goddess Temple sanctuary stood in serene, timeless richness, its ancient walls having witnessed countless generations of devotion. The tall, spacious interior, large enough to accommodate a hundred worshippers, echoed with a deep stillness. Five people in pristine white robes knelt in prayer, their heads bowed in reverence. These were the moon disciples, the devoted followers of the Moon Goddess, whose lives were dedicated to the upkeep and sanctity of the sacred place. The temple itself, meticulously maintained, shone with an ethereal purity amidst the moss-covered greenery of the surrounding. No gates or walls enclosed this sacred ground. Standing on the mountain's peak, the temple's holy white structure stood out against the lush, green landscape, pulling the attention of travelers and lost souls stumbling near it, the soft whispers of the wind seemingly carrying a divine invitation to all who passed by. A moon disciple entered t
Everybody knew Luna Sierra was a stubborn woman. Even as the pack Luna, she wouldn’t easily let things go, especially once she sensed something was amiss. When she heard that her son, Alpha Prince Felix, had been slipping in and out of his house during midnight, she couldn’t help but worry.“Tell me the truth, did that rogue do something to you?” she confronted Felix one evening, her voice a mix of concern and suspicion. The moonlight streamed through the window, casting a silvery glow on her furrowed brow. Being arranged to a rogue was certainly not part of her plans for her son. She had only let it go because she feared it would hinder his recovery. However, it didn’t mean she would accept such a low rank to be her son’s mate. Arranged or fated, a rogue was certainly not possible to be his mate. “Meeting Gaia isn’t a curse, Mother,” Felix replied, his voice steady but tired. He had already tried to reason it out with his mother but she continued to dismiss his opinions. To her, any
Eris was a servant who knew a few healing techniques. Like Gaia, she was able to identify the root cause of her father’s demise. When Alpha Prince Felix heard this confirmation, he sent his assistant, Max, to find the cure immediately. “Thank you, Alpha Prince,” Eris told him with her head lowered, hiding her swollen eyes. “I will repay you and serve you forever.” Felix's gaze lingered on her briefly before shifting to the man lying on the bed. “Your father hasn’t spoken yet?” he asked. He had heard the old man had woken, his eyes had opened, but he still hadn’t uttered a single word.Eris kept her head lowered, emitting a silent sigh, “I’m afraid he hasn’t, Alpha Prince.” Gaia, Felix’s temporary arranged mate, interjected, “His nerves were heavily damaged. It will take time for him to recover. At most, we can expect him to talk after two weeks.”Felix and Max exchanged concerned glances. The drought was imminent, and there was no guarantee they could secure more medicine once the
Many people had gathered around the border, watching as rogues fought for their lives against the pack's soldiers and hunters. The air was thick with tension and the metallic scent of blood. In the center, a lone figure exuded an icy aura. It was General Aaron from the Crimson Stone Pack, his presence commanding and formidable.General Aaron had killed many rogues today, far more than usual. He had received information from Alpha Victor about rogues lurking near their territory over the past months. However, he didn’t expect this many. From the usual one to three trespassers, he had already captured and killed about fifteen rogues, and the day wasn’t even over yet.Questions plagued his mind: Where did these rogues come from? Why were there so many of them now? And why did they refuse to talk or listen? They seemed blind and deaf to human words, driven solely by their wolf instincts, attacking with a relentless fury.General Aaron had no choice but to slay them quickly before they cou
The moment Naya opened her eyes, she was met with Jed’s face, staring at her with a confused, concentrated look. Seeing her eyes snap open, Jed quickly moved back, clearing his throat. “I thought you were dead. You were barely breathing. Are you okay? You don’t look good.”Naya remained silent. In reality, her head felt like it was going to explode. She had been sweating coldly for a while, and the entire time she was seated in the carriage, it felt like she was floating, barely sensing anything but the pain throbbing in her head. She remembered Kael talking to her earlier but couldn’t recall what he said.She huffed, adjusting her position. “Where’s your prince?” she asked.Jed’s eyebrows furrowed. “He is outside dealing with rogues. Weren’t you listening to him earlier?”Naya didn’t answer.“Never mind,” Jed said, knowing Naya wouldn’t explain herself anyway. “We’re inside the pack territory now, so this will be dealt with quickly. Besides, Alpha Prince Zeke is stationed nearby. He’