Everything had yet to fully register in Lara’s mind. It felt as if the world had come crashing down around her. Magnus, her husband, her mate, was now lying lifeless in her lap, his body cold, his once-strong heartbeat silenced forever. The grief was overwhelming, suffocating her. How could she ever accept that he was truly gone? The love of her life, taken from her in a heartbeat. Her heart shattered, and she felt like she was sinking into a void of despair. Nothing mattered anymore.Around her, the sounds of battle raged on. Her warriors fought fiercely against Thana's minions, but the noise barely penetrated her fog of mourning. She was numb to it all, lost in the devastation of Magnus’s death. Everything else faded into the background. It was as if the world had come to a stop, except for the aching void in her heart.But even in her grief, danger loomed. Cyrus, the one who had driven the blade into Magnus’s heart, stood not far from her. Unbeknownst to Lara, he had raised his wea
Lara slowly regained consciousness, her eyelids fluttering open as a dull ache pulsed through her body. The sterile smell of antiseptic filled her nostrils, and the faint hum of machinery buzzed in the background. Her vision was blurry at first, but as her senses sharpened, she realized she was lying on a cold metal bed inside the infirmary of Tribiano. White walls and the soft glow of fluorescent lights above cast a sterile, almost haunting ambiance around her. It took several moments before the fog in her mind began to clear. She blinked, her breath quickening as fragmented memories came rushing back—flashes of Magnus, the battle, and, most of all, the dark figure of Thana taking her son's life. Her heart leaped in her chest as panic set in. "Where is Magnus? I want to see him!" she rasped, her throat dry, the words barely audible. She tried to sit up, her body trembling with weakness, but a sharp pain in her ribs forced her back down. Her head spun, but her desperation overpower
Lara had spent three agonizing, sleepless nights by the side of her husband and son's lifeless bodies, refusing to leave them even for a moment. Their once-warm faces were now cold and still, yet she couldn't bring herself to believe they were truly gone. The pain was unbearable, gnawing at her soul, but her denial ran deeper. The entire town of Tribiano shared in her mourning; whispers of grief echoed through the streets, and the wolves howled in sorrow for the loss of their Alpha and his heir.But Lara would not let them be buried. Not yet. She wasn't ready to say goodbye. She sat by their side, her eyes hollow, the weight of loss pressing down on her chest. Her heart still clung to the smallest shred of hope, a whisper that perhaps this was all a nightmare she would soon wake from. The thought of moving on without them, of continuing life alone, was unimaginable.Exhaustion finally caught up with her. Her eyelids grew heavy, and despite her resistance, she fell into a deep sleep, h
The battle between Lara and Thana was fierce and unrelenting. Fangs bared, the two clashed in a whirlwind of primal fury—fangs versus fangs, strength against strength. The air crackled with dark magic, but Lara's resolve remained unshaken. She was driven not only by her love for her family but by the unyielding belief that good would always triumph over evil. Her heart beat faster as she recalled the words of the Wolf Healer from her dream, telling her that the power to defeat Thana lay within her.As she dodged Thana's swift attack, Lara caught a fleeting glimpse of the wedding ring on her finger. It glittered, as if trying to speak to her. The ring, a symbol of her bond with Magnus, seemed to pulse with an energy she'd never noticed before. "Embrace the power within it." The Wolf Healer’s voice echoed in her mind.When Thana lunged again, her claws poised to strike, Lara tripped and fell hard onto the cold, rocky ground. For a moment, her breath was knocked out of her, the impact ja
Lara woke up slowly, her eyes adjusting to the soft glow of sunlight streaming through the window. As she blinked, she felt the warmth of someone next to her—Magnus. She turned her head and gasped softly. Could this be real? Her heart pounded in disbelief, and she pinched her cheek to make sure she wasn’t dreaming. The slight sting confirmed it. Tears welled up in her eyes, spilling over as the weight of everything sank in. They were back. It was all real.A snort of emotion escaped her, startling Magnus awake. He stirred and turned his head towards her, his brows furrowing as he took in her tear-streaked face. “Lara?” His voice was rough with sleep and confusion.Without hesitation, Lara threw her arms around him, hugging him tightly. "Magnus, we’re back," she sobbed, her voice full of both relief and joy. "It’s all over. We defeated the Queen of Darkness." She pulled back slightly, smiling through her tears as they continued to fall, each drop carrying the weight of everything they
LARAThe realization that I was in a suite with Magnus Grayson completely baffled me. I couldn't remember I was with him last night. Of all people, why did it have to be him?Magnus, the strongest Alpha of the Silvercrest pack was known for his womanizing ways. With his alluring charisma, every woman would definitely fall for him, but not me. But why I was with with him in bed? "You?" Magnus' eyes widened in great shock. "Why are you here with me?"His way of asking irritated me, causing my voice to raise a bit louder. "Don't ask me Alpha, because I don't know either."Out of annoyance, I abruptly rose to my feet without realizing that I was naked and only a piece of blanket draped over me. When it slipped to the floor, I sensed Magnus' gaze on my nudity but I knew it meant nothing to him. Anyway, he was used to seeing a naked woman all his life.Magnus in a visibly bad mood, put on his clothes and hastily left the suite. Once he was gone, I took a moment to check myself. I didn't fe
MAGNUS I suddenly woke up when I realized that a woman was lying next to me, covering her naked body with a quilt. I couldn't see her face clearly because it was obscured by strands of her hair. Everything flashed back in my head as I heaved a deep sigh. I drank too much alcohol last night and ended up here in a suite with a woman. I was used to it anyway, so it wasn't a big deal for me. I looked at my watch and it was almost three in the afternoon. As I was about to stand up and get dressed, I was surprised when the woman brushed aside the strands of her hair and opened her eyes."You?" I snapped out as soon as I recognized her. "Why are you here?""Magnus?" Lara's eyes widened in shock."You mean, I was with you the whole night and slept with you in bed?" I asked as I put on my dress. "This must be a joke.""Don't ask me Alpha because I don't know either, do you hear me?" Lara scoffed and stood up in great haste. The quilt fell on the floor, revealing her nakedness. Looking at her
MAGNUS I never expected that a playgirl Luna of the Yellowstone Pack would become my mate. I never thought this would happen not even in my wildest dreams. "You're my mate?" I spoke in disbelief. "You must be joking, Alpha. How could someone as womanizer as you become my mate?" Lara smiled sarcastically, raising her brow. Her words struck me and definitely hit my ego. With an impulse move, I approached her and kissed her passionately. I felt she was responding to my kiss and it made my heart fluttered. I paused and smiled mischievously. "Does it feel good, huh?" She was blushing, I could clearly see her cheeks turning out red. But her response was something I less expected. "It wasn't interesting at all. It was just like other men's kisses." After saying this, she quickly turned away from me, but I still managed to tell her in an exact domineering voice, "Just remember Lara, you are my mate and you belong to me!" "Oh, I'm glad you have finally found your mate, dude," Alex sp