MAGNUSMy heart was filled with deep sorrow, and the entire Tribiano community stood united with me in grief over the loss of several comrades, particularly for the untimely passing of my father. It was so hard to accept that he was no longer by my side, leaving me and the pack in a state of desolation.Alex being held captive by the enemies added to the burden of sorrow I carried within. However, I was confident that the vampires would not harm him as they used him as bait to lure me in.To lessen the agony, I chose not to extend my father's wake and opted to have him laid to rest within the villa's grounds. But though he was already buried, the pain of his departure still lingered in my mind and my heart. I vowed to avenge his death and hold all the vampires accountable for their actions."Magnus, please have your meal now. You have not taken anything for two days already," Lara conveyed her profound worry as she entered with a platter of food."Remember, the entire Tribiano is rely
LARAThe death of our comrades due to the sudden vampire assaults brought grief to the entire wolf community. Yet, the most devastating blow was the demise of the former leader of the Silvercrest Pack who happened to be Magnus' father.Alpha Ulysses passed away as a courageous hero. His selfless sacrifice for our well-being remained vivid in my memory and we truly owed him our lives. Despite my recollection of Magnus' involvement with the woman who caused my father to leave us, I couldn't find it in me to hold a grudge against him. My profound empathy for him prevailed, considering the loss of the man he considered a father and the anguish it must have caused him. Additionally, our foes took his close friend captive, intensifying the agony he was feeling deep inside.Are you okay, sis?" Alpha Callum approached me, extending his support."I'm fine, bro. I'm just worried about Magnus. I couldn't imagine how difficult it must be for him after what happened to his father.""Stay by his si
MAGNUSAs midnight approached, Lara had already fallen asleep, while I lay awake with thoughts racing through my mind. Anxious thoughts consumed me as I pondered the events that would possibly unfold during our upcoming attack on the vampires' lair.I rose and gazed out through the window, my hands tucked in my pockets. The void left by my father's absence lingered within me. I longed for his presence to offer guidance on how to lead the pack effectively. Besides, Alex was not here by my side to boost my morale, and despite Lara's presence, I hesitated to burden her further, considering she was gone from an accident.Another troubling thought was that my strength as an Alpha had not fully returned yet, due to the grave mistake I committed against Lara. She even proposed that I mark her with red to regain my formidable strength. However, this ritual could only be done during a full moon, and I couldn't delay that moment any further as my concerns were primarily focused on Alex's well-b
LARAI felt anxious as Magnus embarked towards the vampire's hideout. Despite having my brother, Alpha Callum, and numerous skilled Beta and Gamma warriors by his side, I couldn't shake off my concern for him, knowing he had not fully recovered his strength. I wished to accompany him, but he refused, deeming it too dangerous for a woman like me to partake in such a dangerous attack.I paced restlessly in the room, frequently glancing at my watch. My heart filled with anxiety for I was certain he wasn't just up against vampires but also the rogues.The intense anxiety remained as I headed to the terrace. While I was thinking about Magnus' situation, suddenly I remembered the wedding ring that vanished on my finger. It was evident someone took it while I was at the Infirmary. Another thing was the inexplicable disappearance of the red mark that Magnus put on me. I took a deep breath as questions swirled in my mind.The sun began to set, yet, there was still no sign of Magnus. The night
LARAWe had walked a significant distance, yet we still couldn't find the forest lines surrounded by the streams as directed by the wolf healer. I was almost out of breath, with my body feeling drained. However, I couldn't afford to stop, as Magnus' life was at stake. The darkness fell, and I felt the cool breeze on my skin. The chirping of birds in the forest filled the air. Alpha Callum and I continued walking, wanting to reach the location of the antidote I needed to save Magnus from the poison that was coursing through his veins.The stars illuminated our path as we journeyed, as there was no moon in sight. Despite their dimness, our keen night vision proved invaluable."Are you okay, Lara?" Alpha Callum asked with concern."I'm fine, bro. How about you?""Don't worry about me, sis. I'm accustomed to walking long distances. It's part of our training," he replied."Let's rest for a while," he suggested, as he was worried about me.We briefly stopped walking, but we sharpened our se
MAGNUSAn intense hunger and thirst woke me up from a deep slumber. I looked around, but everything seemed blurry."You're safe now, Alpha Magnus."It was a man's voice, but I could not recognize him since his face seemed obscure."Where am I?" I curiously asked."You're now in your room, dude," a man responded. I immediately recognized him, although I could not see his face clearly as no one called me like that except my best friend."Alex, dude!" I exclaimed."It's me, dude. I am relieved now that you are out of danger," he said, giving me a tight hug."I'm hungry and thirsty," I murmured, rolling my eyes as I realized that I was in my room.Shortly after, a tray of food was brought in, and I eagerly devoured it as if I hadn't eaten in years. After I finished eating, the whole area brightened up, and I began to recall everything that happened. My gaze landed on Alpha Callum, sitting in one corner, leaning against the wall. He showed a sullen look, and it seemed he was contemplating
LARAI felt relieved when the vampires stopped pursuing Alpha Callum. My own fate in the hands of the enemies did not matter to me at all, as long as Magnus would be saved. I could sense my brother's reluctance to leave me behind, but as the Luna of the Silvercrest Pack, he had no other choice but to obey my order. I hoped it wasn't too late to give Magnus the antidote and that my brother would reach the villa in time.The vampires brought me to their hideout and placed me in a prison cell. While I was thinking about Magnus' condition, a female vampire appeared out of nowhere. She had a pale complexion with flawless, almost transparent skin. Her eyes were captivating and intense, adding to her striking and captivating presence. Her beauty was both enchanting and slightly unsettling, leading me to believe she was a vampire princess. But the moment I looked into her eyes, I could feel a sense of familiarity."Savana?" I exclaimed, a little hesitant. The woman chuckled as she hissed, sh
MAGNUS"Who are you? You're not my wife!" I exclaimed."Magnus, what are you saying? I am Lara," she responded softly, gazing deeply into my eyes."Can't you see this?" she asked, showing a wedding ring on her finger. "Would it fit me if I weren't your wife?"I shook my head. "Where did you find it?" I asked curiously."I discovered it at the entrance gate of the villa when I returned after obtaining the jewelweed plant," she explained."Magnus, I understand why you're feeling this way. You're not yet completely healed. But please don't doubt my identity, as it hurts me," Lara sobbed gently.I could sense the sincerity in her eyes, but my heart hesitated to trust her completely, something that baffled me."I'm sorry, Lara. You're right. I am still recovering.""It's alright, Magnus," she said, planting a kiss on me. She started our physical intimacy, however, my sexual desire for her suddenly waned, leaving me puzzled by a sudden change."I'm going to rest now, Lara. Goodnight," I sai
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 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 jar
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
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 overpowered th
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 weap
With Magnus by her side, Lara felt a surge of renewed energy coursing through her veins, her strength reigniting like a wildfire. Magnus handed Lara the ancient blade. Its silver edge shimmered with a soft glow beneath the radiant moonlight. The intense battle began in a violent clash of power and fury. Magnus, with his fierce wolf instincts and unparalleled combat prowess, charged at Cyrus, the ruthless commander of Thana's dark army. Their claws met in a deadly dance of strength, each move calculated yet savage. The ground beneath them shook as they exchanged blows, their growls echoing through the forest like thunder. Cyrus, a formidable opponent, wielded dark magic in tandem with his brute strength, but Magnus’s determination was fueled by something far stronger—his love for Lara and the need to save their son. However, a troubling thought crossed Magnus's mind. What if Thana had left Ethan in the past while transporting them into the future? The idea gnawed at him, deepening hi
An hour had passed, and the moon now hung fully in the sky, its pale light casting a ghostly glow across the clearing. The silvery beams seemed sharper, more menacing, illuminating every shadow with an unsettling clarity. The air felt heavy with power, thick and charged with an unnatural energy that made the hair on Lara's arms stand on end.Thana’s minions, creatures born of darkness and ancient curses, stirred from the edges of the clearing. Their twisted forms emerged from the shadows, hunched and grotesque, their eyes gleaming with a sickly yellow light. They moved like shadows themselves, their elongated limbs barely making a sound as they gathered in a wide circle around the altar where Lara lay bound. The eerie quiet that had lingered over the clearing was shattered by their sudden, discordant noise—a grotesque symphony of guttural growls, snarls, and hisses.It was as if they were celebrating the arrival of the full moon, their voices rising in twisted, manic glee. They swayed
One hour before the moon reached its peak, the sound of the heavy door creaking open echoed through the cold chamber. The air grew thick with an ominous energy as two shadowy figures approached. Without warning, rough hands grabbed Lara, yanking her from the cold stone floor. Her heart raced as she was dragged out of the chamber, the clinking of chains around her wrists growing louder with each step. She could feel the biting cold of the iron shackles against her skin, already bruised from earlier struggles.Outside, the chilling night air hit her face, carrying with it a scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. The open space of Thana’s dwelling stretched out before her—an ancient, desolate clearing surrounded by towering black trees, their twisted branches clawing at the sky. In the center stood a large, stone altar—a wide rectangular table carved with dark runes that pulsed with malevolent energy.Lara was thrown onto the table with brutal force, her back hitting the cold stone as
Magnus and his companions stood among the lifeless bodies of Thana’s fallen minions, their breathing heavy, muscles tensed with the aftermath of battle. Blood and dirt clung to their armor, but they stood victorious—yet Magnus’s heart was far from settled. His eyes scanned the thick, twisted forest, searching desperately for the dark whirlwind that was said to be the entrance to Thana’s ominous dwelling. Time was running out, and every second spent searching was another moment Lara remained in danger.The dense forest was unnervingly silent now, only the rustle of leaves underfoot and the faint crackle of energy from the magic that still lingered in the air. Magnus’s thoughts raced as they moved through the shadowy terrain, his mind a storm of worry for Lara. Every passing second without finding her gnawed at his soul. He knew Thana was preparing to carry out her evil plan, and if they didn’t find the entrance soon, it would be too late.Suddenly, a faint gust of wind brushed past him