LOGINLyra sat quietly as she watched Dominic rise from his seat and made his way to the podium. The conversations scattered across the training grounds gradually faded until a comfortable silence settled over the crowd, every eye turning toward the Alpha King.“My fellow guards,” he began, his deep voice carrying effortlessly across the valley. “Today marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another.”Lyra found herself watching him instead of listening.She had seen Dominic command respect inside the palace, but standing before hundreds of people was different. He spoke with an ease that drew everyone’s attention without ever demanding it. Every word was measured, every sentence confident, and no one seemed willing to look away. Even the restless children sitting among the families
The welcoming party led them toward the ceremony grounds.Lyra walked quietly beside Dominic, careful not to fall behind again. She could feel Valeria walking on Dominic's other side, chatting easily with Alpha Marcus about the academy and the latest group of trainees.Lyra kept her attention ahead.As they rounded the final bend, the grounds opened before them.Her steps slowed almost instinctively.The ceremony had been set up in the middle of the largest training field she had ever seen. A temporary wooden podium stood at the front, draped in the royal colors of the Northern Kingdom. Beyond it stretched row upon row of chairs filled with families who had traveled from every corner of the kingdom to witness the graduation of their loved ones.Her eyes drifted farther.Nearly three hundred trainees stood silently in perfect formation across the field.The mountain breeze stirred the banners behind them, but the trainees themselves remained as still as statues."They're impressive, ar
The convoy gradually slowed as the winding mountain road curved around the side of a towering cliff.For most of the journey, Dominic and Valeria had filled the back seat with quiet conversation, slipping easily from one topic to another. Every now and then Valeria's laughter drifted through the car, followed by the rare sound of Dominic chuckling in return.As River Rock drew closer, however, Dominic reached for the folder one of the guards had placed beside him earlier."I need to go through these reports before we arrive," he said.Valeria nodded in understanding and leaned closer as he opened the file, occasionally pointing out something on the pages between them.Gradually, the conversation faded, leaving only the steady hum of the engine.Lyra had been staring out of the window for most of the journey, but this time she found herself leaning forward without even realizing it.A river wound gracefully through the valley below, its clear waters glinting beneath the morning sun bef
Lyra’s smile faded.Only moments ago, excitement had fluttered inside her chest at the thought of accompanying Dominic on her first official visit outside the palace. For the first time since arriving in the Northern Kingdom, Lyra had felt... alive.Now, all those feelings quietly unraveled.The beautiful woman standing beside Dominic looked as though she belonged there.Long ebony hair cascaded down her back in soft waves, catching the morning sunlight. Her amber eyes sparkled as she spoke, and a graceful smile curved her lips. She wore an elegant floral dress beneath a fitted coat that stressed her tall, feminine figure without appearing ostentatious.She was breathtaking.Not in the fragile, understated way Lyra had often been described.This woman possessed the polished beauty of someone born into royalty. Every movement was effortless. Every smile carried confidence. Even the way her hand rested naturally around Dominic’s arm spoke of years of familiarity.They were talking quiet
Lyra woke before the first rays of sunlight had fully stretched across the palace gardens.For a few quiet moments, she remained curled beneath the soft blankets, staring at the embroidered canopy above her bed. A small smile found its way onto her lips before she even realized it was there.Today was the day.She was leaving the palace for the first time since arriving in the Northern Kingdom's capital.More importantly, today would be her first official appearance beside Alpha King Dominic as the Luna of the Northern Kingdom.The thought made her stomach flutter. She quickly sat up before she could overthink it."There is nothing to be nervous about," she whispered to herself.After making her bed, she walked into the bathroom, freshened up, and took a quick shower. By the time she stepped back into the bedroom, the early morning sunlight had spilled through the tall windows, bathing the room in a warm golden glow.She walked straight to the enormous wardrobe Cassandra had filled fo
Dominic quietly pushed open the door to his bedroom before closing it behind him.It was already well past one in the morning.After returning from dinner, he had gone straight back to his study, determined to reduce the mountain of royal documents that had accumulated on his desk. Hours had slipped by unnoticed beneath the glow of the desk lamp. Although he had managed to clear a good portion of the work, several files still remained untouched.He finally decided they could wait until another day.Tomorrow promised to be another long one, and he would need to leave for Riverstone shortly after breakfast.The room was peaceful. A fire burned lazily inside the stone fireplace, filling the chamber with gentle warmth, while moonlight streamed through the tall windows overlooking the palace gardensDominic loosened the top buttons of his shirt before walking toward the window.Tomorrow’s visit should have been occupying every corner of his mind.Riverstone Pack was home to the Northern K
The journey to the capital was a quiet one.They had left Ashbourne before dawn, determined to reach the Northern Kingdom before nightfall. Adrian drove while Dominic and Lyra occupied the back seat. For most of the day, only the sound of the engine and passing vehicles accompanied them.Adrian had
Lyra didn't stop running until the forest began to thin and the familiar outline of her home appeared through the trees.The forest seemed different in the daylight.Less frightening.More familiar.Yet every step she took only made her thoughts race faster. How was she supposed to explain the mark
Without thinking, Lyra took a step back. She stumbled as her boot heel caught the edge of the rock, and her balance failed her. A startled cry escaped her as she fell into the pool. Cold water closed over her head.Laughter erupted from the three rogues on the shore.Lyra surfaced, gasping, water s
Lyra stepped out of the bathroom and tightened the towel around herself as steam drifted through her bedroom.Her gaze fell on the outfit spread across her bed, and a nervous smile tugged at her lips.Tonight was finally the night she was losing her virginity..For months, she and her boyfriend Cae







