MAGNUSThoughts about Lara occupied my mind which made me sleepless for several nights. Thinking about the wedding, really pissed me off since it would happen a few days from now. I couldn't imagine myself being married to a certified playgirl Beta of the Yellow Stone Pack. Damn!I murmured to myself."Hey dude, are you okay? You seem uneasy. Excited about the wedding?" Alex spoke behind. "Of course not. If only I could turn down Dad's request, I would rather do that than get married to Lara Jade. I don't want to end up heartbroken. No, over my dead body! I would never fall for such a woman who had been with numerous men in bed," I grumbled, settling back on the swivel chair.Alex just chuckled while looking at me. "Oh, how sure you are that Lara had slept with plenty of men, dude, huh?" He said as he sat on a separate couch."I knew it. She had no serious relationship. She was just enjoying herself from playing around with men.""Just like you, dude." Alex chuckled again."I'm a man
LARAThe day of my marriage to Alpha Magnus was the most awaited event by everyone in the town of Tribiano. However, for me, it turned out to be the worst day of my life. Even though I acknowledged my attraction to Magnus, I still detested the concept of marriage.But there was no turning back. All were set, from the wedding location to the bridal party and the post-ceremony celebrations. My bridesmaids hailed from the Betas of my pack, while Magnus' groomsmen were selected from the Alphas and Betas of the Silvercrest Pack.A crimson carpet was unfurled along the central aisle, starting from the forest glade up to the serene woodland that I chose as the wedding venue. The whole place was decorated with ornamental flowers and bistro lights were dangled from the trees, creating a magical ambiance that bathed the reception area in a soft, enchanting light. Chiffon fabrics that were used for draping added a billowing effect to make the venue more elegant and luxurious. Despite the ambianc
MAGNUSIt was already ten o'clock, yet drowsiness seemed to evade me. Seeking some relaxation, I left my room and grabbed a drink from the fridge. Dad was now resting in his room after returning from his business trip, and Alex was likely asleep, exhausted from the wedding preparations.Thoughts of the upcoming marital union consumed my mind, along with Lara's scent—Damn! My inner wolf yearned for her, as we had adhered to the tradition of not seeing each other until the wedding day."Hey, are you okay?" Alex's voice startled me from behind."Oh, I thought you were already asleep.""Why are you drinking alone? You should rest now. Tomorrow is your big day," Alex remarked as he settled on the couch across from me."Is this real, dude? Sometimes I wish it was just a dream, and I'm not truly meant to marry Lara," I mused as I poured him a glass of wine."You're not dreaming. Your union with Lara is set tomorrow, coinciding with this month's final full moon," Alex reassured.Suddenly, my c
LARAUpon arriving at the wedding venue, my heart pounded in my chest, especially when I noticed Alpha Magnus and his best man, Alex, standing in the glade forest. Although I tried to appear unaffected, my inner wolf yearned for him. Walking through the entrance, I maintained my composure, though I couldn't shake the awareness of all eyes on me. I maintained my distance from Magnus while waiting for the moon to reach its peak. My gaze landed again on him, and I couldn't help but admire his irresistible charm like the painstaking art of heaven. Under his furrowed brows, his blue-grey eyes held a captivating allure like stormy seas swirling with depth and mystery. His straight and refined nose added a touch of elegance to his features, perfectly balanced against his strong and chiseled jawline, which emanated confidence and determination. His well-defined chin added a touch of masculinity to his overall appearance. Each line and contour seemed carefully crafted, enhancing his oozing sex
MAGNUSThe faces of everyone after the wedding ceremony were filled with a mix of emotions, including joy, contentment, and a hint of nostalgia. Smiles, tears of happiness, and expressions of relief were observed as they congratulated us. This was followed by a photo session and the giving of wedding gifts."Congratulations dude!" Alex approached me and gave me a high-five. He smiled as he opened his arms for a hug. Dad followed him and did the same, "Congratulations son, I am happy for you."I just showed a brittle smile as I put my arms around Dad's shoulder. "Thank you for doing this favor, Magnus. I understand your strong aversion to this marriage but you know that we are all bound by what is stated in the Wolf Code," Dad spoke seriously."It's fine, Dad. This is the Will of the Moon Goddess. However—" I paused and cleared my throat. "I can only be a good leader like you, but I couldn't promise that I would be a good husband to Lara.""Just give it a try, dude," Alex butted in.
EXPLICIT CONTENT AHEAD! Read at your own risk.MAGNUSAs soon as we entered the special room intended for us, I gently put down Lara on the bed. But I still couldn't get rid of the annoyance I'd been feeling since she was having a good time with the Gamma men from the Shadow Pack. It consumed my entire being once more."Did you have a little shame when you were flirting with those men?""Why? Did it piss you off? Well, a thief hates his own kind," she remarked, subtly insinuating."What?" I lashed out."Of course, I am your spouse, yet you seem to prefer the company of others over spending time with me," I replied, attempting to rein in my emotions.Lara stood up and faced me while crossing her arms. "How could a womanizer like you feel this way? Don't tell me—" she chuckled."Don't tell me you have feelings for me, or maybe it's your male ego again."I grabbed her waist, causing her to stumble into my arms. She pulled herself away from me and settled on the bed. My inner wolf surged o
LARAIt was almost nine in the morning when I woke up. It took a moment before everything that happened between Magnus and me sank into my mind. I was shocked to realize that I lost my virginity to him, considering my intention to leave him at the villa during our argument. I couldn't believe that the intense desire of our inner wolves to undergo the mating would lead us to engage in four rounds before falling asleep. However, despite our physical intimacy, I understood that our connection was solely based on sexual gratification with no deeper meaning. The saddest reality that I had to accept.I let out a deep sigh as I took a glance at Magnus who was still sleeping next to me, the same scene when we were at the hotel last time, both naked in bed. I took the moment to stare at him, still couldn't imagine that I was wedded to the strongest and most powerful Alpha in the whole town of Tribiano. His irresistible charm was his plus factor, the reason why he was every woman's fantasy incl
LARA"Uhm, Magnus, can I visit the Yellow Stone Pack? I want to see my father and Alpha Callum," I mentioned while blow-drying my hair."To see Alpha Callum?" Magnus' tone slightly escalated."Yes, why?""C'mon, Magnus. Alpha Callum is like a brother and a best friend to me so, stop thinking that there is something between us, okay?" I explained."Alright. Do you want me to go with you?" he asked while wrapping his arms around my waist and gently kissing my nape."You don't have to. I know you're occupied with the responsibilities your father entrusted to you not only in the pack but also in your family business. I'll just use one of your cars, can I?""Yeah, sure. It's all yours," he said as he handed me the key.But, behave, okay?" he spoke in a commanding tone."I will," I responded and smiled at him. I walked towards the door but turned back to look at him in no time."I hope you and Savana, won't be seeing each other anymore, or any other woman. Or else—" I growled.Magnus chuckl
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