Rayne POVThe moon hung low, casting its silver light over the forest as we made our way back to the packhouse. The night should have felt peaceful, with the distant hoots of owls and the rustle of leaves in the cool breeze, but it didn’t. Instead, every sound seemed sharper, every shadow darker. My skin prickled with unease, a tension I couldn’t just shake off. Kael walked beside me, his presence solid and protective. Yet tonight, something about him felt… off and totally different than usual. “Rayne,” Kael said, his voice softer than usual. “Are you alright?” he asked with same toneI glanced up at him, forcing a small smile to my pale looking face. “I’m fine. Just tired and weak.” His dark eyes studied me, the way they always did, like he was trying to see through my words to the truth underneath. “You’re stronger than you think of yourself,” he said after a short pause, his voice laced with an intensity that made my chest tighten up immediately. I wanted to believe those
[ Much ealier before I came out ]The forest seemed quieter than usual, almost unnaturally so, as I stepped out into the moonlight. The packhouse was suffocating tonight, filled with too many whispers and too many suspicious glances. I needed air, space to think about everything that was happening. [ Present time ]Kael had been acting… different lately. The protective way he looked at me felt sincere, but there were moments—fleeting moments—when I caught something else were hiding in his gaze. Was it a flicker of darkness, like a shadow too stubborn to stay hidden. I clenched my fists and inhaled deeply, the cool breeze brushing against my skin. Maybe Mateo’s paranoia was getting to me already. He had been relentless in his accusations, constantly watching Kael like he was waiting for him to slip up from those shell he hid himself.But was it really just Paranoia or he was seeing something I just couldn't see? I shook my head, trying to banish the thought and have a good time
Rayne POVThe packhouse was quiet, but it wasn’t the comforting silence I’d grown up with over the years there. It was the kind of silence that creeps in after a storm, thick and suffocating, as if the world is holding its breath. I couldn’t stop thinking about Kael and the other day. His eyes, the unnatural way the mist had responded to him, the subtle but undeniable shift in his demeanor. And Mateo’s words kept echoing in my mind like . “That wasn’t the Kael you think you know or you have taken as a mate.”I shook my head, trying to push the doubts away. Kael had saved me, protected me. Whatever Mateo thought he knew, it didn’t change what I’d seen with my own eyes or at least, what I wanted to believe. The dim light of my room flickered, drawing my attention. I frowned, staring at the bulb. It flickered again, then went out completely, plunging the room into darkness. My breath hitched at this point,my chest hitting hard. “Probably just the wiring,” I muttered to myself,
Rayne POVMateo’s words wouldn’t leave my mind. "He is the darkness". The words were strong, all my try to get pass these Word's were totally in vein.I stared at Kael as he leaned against the wall, catching his half lost breathe.His normally calm features were pale, his hands trembling slightly. He’d saved me again. But there was something off. Something undeniable. Something strange. “You okay?” Kael asked, his voice hoarse, cutting through my tangled thoughts. I nodded automatically to his words. “Are you?” I questioned.He offered a small smile, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “Yeah. That thing was stronger than I expected of it to be, but it’s gone now atleast.” Mateo scoffed from the corner of the room, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth. “Gone? You don’t even know what you’re dealing with.” Kael’s head snapped toward him, his jaw tightening with something within. “And you do?” his words felt attacking.Mateo pushed off the wall and took a step closer, his
Sliver POV Waking up with that joy in me and celebration within me. The alarm beside my bed woke me up at midnight sharp on my birthday morning which was so warm that the alarm didn't fail." Sliver Doe of the alpha pack is now plus one today" A loud music kept all my ears from outside my room making me feel so relaxed and happy that my friends knew the day I was born and kept me in my heart. I walked with so happiness within me and reached them with ways smiling face then it struck me again." I would get my mate today" I screeched out with happiness and joy. I hurried up put on my dress and first took my bath. When I was done with all female casual activities I walked through the staircase of the pack house with a smile of happiness and appreciation of what they displayed earlier. I was so amazed and flabbergasted by the gift that was coming in but still, the best gift I could get that day was me find a mate since my both best friends have mates I was so eager to get mine which st
Sliver POV" What if you ask the moon goddess for a mate since you are a friend to her?" Jane asked with a smile while busy arranging her dresses since it was our day for arranging our room. But still, her plan was great and big for me just that the moon goddess was our president and was always busy at all times even when we needed her."That's wonderful" I said as I wore a fancy dress and led myself and my friends to the balcony and said some encouraging words to myself "Wish me success ladies" I held onto both girls' hands before jumping down the balcony and transforming into a werewolf with a nice appearance. I ran through the thick bushes and the way leading to where the moon goddess stayed under the Moon and its space. I turned back to my human form and walked through the quiet space leading to her area." Hello,moon goddess" I walked into her space where she always stated at every time and moment. She kept looking back and not trying to reveal her face to me but that wasn't a
Sliver POV"I requested a mate mad I got " Mate's " I asked myself alone in the room I stayed with my friends but still it looked like I was cursed. I just needed one bad I got 3 who I can't classify if they were brothers or just friends. But still, I needed a solution to my matter at all times and needed someone to stand by me at this time of my life but still had no choice but to leave with it since it was declared they were my mate so I had nothing to say." I heard the news sister" Muse's voice struck my thinking making me jump out of my thinking land and had to look at her with my paled eyesight. All things just looked like a movie to me including my present and old life. Greeting three men wasn't a plan at all and wasn't also a choice that I had no option but to choose from." Who broke it? " I asked trying to smile but it wasn't coming up so I gave out my real life way since she was my best friend and o wouldn't hide my feelings from her at all just that my life had broken dow
Sliver POV" Since I walked up to them yesterday as we three planned they decided I should hang out with them more often than usual and this mind-blowing" I said with happiness and joy that I would hang out with my mate at once which was so great and every lady's dream. So I picked up my most beautiful dress and coated my nails while Jane and Muse got In charge of my hair and makeup. When all this was going on I was busy thinking about the shoe that could match up with my short gown that displayed my back entirely but still, it was a hangout with my mates so I was meant to dress decent and also dress important for them." So, what next?" I asked standing up from the chair and going to the mirror to look at my new appearance but still, I wasn't scared since that wasn't the first time they had done all that for me but I was really happy and thanked them since they improved in their ways of making me more beautiful than I normally look. " I think I have to leave now" I dragged on one of
Rayne POVMateo’s words wouldn’t leave my mind. "He is the darkness". The words were strong, all my try to get pass these Word's were totally in vein.I stared at Kael as he leaned against the wall, catching his half lost breathe.His normally calm features were pale, his hands trembling slightly. He’d saved me again. But there was something off. Something undeniable. Something strange. “You okay?” Kael asked, his voice hoarse, cutting through my tangled thoughts. I nodded automatically to his words. “Are you?” I questioned.He offered a small smile, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “Yeah. That thing was stronger than I expected of it to be, but it’s gone now atleast.” Mateo scoffed from the corner of the room, wiping blood from the corner of his mouth. “Gone? You don’t even know what you’re dealing with.” Kael’s head snapped toward him, his jaw tightening with something within. “And you do?” his words felt attacking.Mateo pushed off the wall and took a step closer, his
Rayne POVThe packhouse was quiet, but it wasn’t the comforting silence I’d grown up with over the years there. It was the kind of silence that creeps in after a storm, thick and suffocating, as if the world is holding its breath. I couldn’t stop thinking about Kael and the other day. His eyes, the unnatural way the mist had responded to him, the subtle but undeniable shift in his demeanor. And Mateo’s words kept echoing in my mind like . “That wasn’t the Kael you think you know or you have taken as a mate.”I shook my head, trying to push the doubts away. Kael had saved me, protected me. Whatever Mateo thought he knew, it didn’t change what I’d seen with my own eyes or at least, what I wanted to believe. The dim light of my room flickered, drawing my attention. I frowned, staring at the bulb. It flickered again, then went out completely, plunging the room into darkness. My breath hitched at this point,my chest hitting hard. “Probably just the wiring,” I muttered to myself,
[ Much ealier before I came out ]The forest seemed quieter than usual, almost unnaturally so, as I stepped out into the moonlight. The packhouse was suffocating tonight, filled with too many whispers and too many suspicious glances. I needed air, space to think about everything that was happening. [ Present time ]Kael had been acting… different lately. The protective way he looked at me felt sincere, but there were moments—fleeting moments—when I caught something else were hiding in his gaze. Was it a flicker of darkness, like a shadow too stubborn to stay hidden. I clenched my fists and inhaled deeply, the cool breeze brushing against my skin. Maybe Mateo’s paranoia was getting to me already. He had been relentless in his accusations, constantly watching Kael like he was waiting for him to slip up from those shell he hid himself.But was it really just Paranoia or he was seeing something I just couldn't see? I shook my head, trying to banish the thought and have a good time
Rayne POVThe moon hung low, casting its silver light over the forest as we made our way back to the packhouse. The night should have felt peaceful, with the distant hoots of owls and the rustle of leaves in the cool breeze, but it didn’t. Instead, every sound seemed sharper, every shadow darker. My skin prickled with unease, a tension I couldn’t just shake off. Kael walked beside me, his presence solid and protective. Yet tonight, something about him felt… off and totally different than usual. “Rayne,” Kael said, his voice softer than usual. “Are you alright?” he asked with same toneI glanced up at him, forcing a small smile to my pale looking face. “I’m fine. Just tired and weak.” His dark eyes studied me, the way they always did, like he was trying to see through my words to the truth underneath. “You’re stronger than you think of yourself,” he said after a short pause, his voice laced with an intensity that made my chest tighten up immediately. I wanted to believe those
Rayne POVThe night felt colder, the darkness around us thickening like an angry cloud over us. I tried to focus, to gather my thoughts, but the voice that had emerged from the trees held a power that stole every bit of warmth from the air.A man stepped forward from the shadows, tall and imposing, his smirk dangerous as his eyes gleamed with a dark thrill. He moved with a predator’s grace, calm and unbothered by our presence. And somehow, his confidence was the most unsettling thing of all things ever.“Who are you?” I demanded, my voice louder than I intended it to be. Beside me, Kael tensed, and I could feel Mateo shift subtly, both of them on high alert on who this new man was.The man’s smirk widened as his gaze flicked to each of us. “Ah, Rayne,” he murmured, his voice deep and smooth, yet carrying a hint of malice. “I’ve heard quite a bit about you. And I must say, meeting you in person… it’s even better than I imagined.”Kael stepped in front of me, his jaw clenched, his stan
Rayne POVThe forest was totally silent as Kael and Mateo’s gazes clashed, tension crackling up in the air like lightning ready to strike already. My heart pounded, each beat echoing louder in the deep silence as I stood between them, torn apart by conflicting emotions."Rayne," Kael said, voice low and raw, his eyes pleading, with him looking totally geuine. “I know it looks bad. I never wanted you to be in danger. But you need to trust me. Please."Mateo scoffed, stepping forward with a fierce determination that almost made me want to take a step back away from me. "Trust you? After everything you caused her? You show up out of nowhere, claiming to protect her, and now rogues are hunting us because of you." He turned his gaze to me, softer yet filled with an urgency I hadn’t seen before in his look. "Rayne, please, see through his lies. I know you feel it too."I looked between them both, Kael with his steady gaze at me, Mateo with his desperate plea to leave the guy who accepte
Rayne POVKael’s hand brushed mine, his touch grounding yet possessive, as if silently claiming something neither of us had acknowledged. It was totally strange, this feeling of comfort around him, like a tether that held me steady against the storm of emotions and power surging through me. But across the clearing, I caught Mateo’s gaze, his expression sharp and watchful over my every foot step, as if he were trying to decipher a puzzle no one else could see apart from him.“Rayne,” Kael’s voice brought me back from my thoughts, his tone low and reassuring at same time. “We should keep moving. Staying here only invites more danger and harm.”I nodded, feeling the weight of his words. My heart was still pounding from the encounter with the mysterious figure in the woods, and Kael had insisted we get as far from the rogues as possible. But Mateo’s presence was an anchor I couldn’t just ignore or walk away from, his silent suspicion clinging to every step Kael took.“Mateo,” I said,
Rayne POV“Rayne! Stop!”Mateo’s shout barely registered over the roaring in my head, a low hum of power that surged with each sound of my heartbeat. I felt it vibrating through me, stronger than any physical force, consuming every thought that i have within myself. I wasn’t Rayne anymore at this point; I was something darker, something unrestrained, something fierce.I took a step forward, and the rogue leader flinched, fear flashing in his eyes for the first time ever. His pack stood behind him, their usual bloodlust replaced with nervous glances. They were visibly scared, and it thrilled me, a sharp, intoxicating feeling that dulled everything else that was inside of me.Kael’s voice broke through, low and calm. “Rayne, this isn’t you. Don’t let it take over who you are.”But the power didn’t want calm down; it wanted chaos and fight. With a flick of my hand, I sent another pulse of energy ripping through the air. Trees cracked, leaves exploded into the night, and the ground tr
Rayne POVThe stranger’s hand hovered in the air between us, and my whole body felt like it was on a burning fire. I barely knew this man who claimed to be my new mate but, this supposed second chance mate—but something in me pulled toward him, a bond that was undeniable and completely different from what I had with Mateo on the Rejection night.“Rayne…” Mateo’s voice was soft, yet filled with a raw desperation and regret. “You don’t have to go with him.”I took a deep breath, the weight of both their gazes on me, with my heart racing so hard with multiple thoughts that I can't even control. The intensity was fully suffocating, like being trapped between two waves, each one threatening to drown me. I turned to Mateo, my heart twisting at the pain in his eyes, and then to the stranger, who radiated a fierce energy that both excited and terrified me.The stranger stepped closer, his voice low but commanding. “You feel it deep within you, don’t you, Rayne? You’re drawn to me because f