LOGINRavenna’s POVTime was slipping through my fingers like fine sand. With the wedding now just two weeks away, the palace had descended into utter madness. Florists, dressmakers, and security teams flooded the hallways daily, leaving me with barely a moment to breathe.Under the cover of dusk, I managed to sneak away to the university campus. The professor’s office was dark, lit only by the single desk lamp."So, you are actually going through with it?" the professor asked the moment I closed the heavy door. He didn't even greet me.He stood behind his desk with his arms folded across his chest, staring at me with a hard, searching look that made it clear he was studying my every reaction. "Two weeks, Ravenna. You are truly going to marry the Alpha’s son?"I let out an exhausted sigh, leaning against the door frame. "I have no choice," I told him, my voice barely above a whisper. "The momentum is too strong, and backing out now will expose everything. Besides... I have been thinki
Ravenna’s POVMy grandfather had been moved into one of the grandest guest quarters on the upper floor of the palace, where he would be staying as an honored royal guest until the wedding day. I waited until the palace guards shifted their posts before slipping into his room quietly, shutting and locking the door firmly behind me.My grandfather was sitting in an armchair by the window, sipping dark tea from a porcelain cup. The moment he saw my expression, he set the cup down."Grandfather," I whispered, my voice trembling as the mask I wore all morning finally cracked. I rushed over and fell onto my knees beside his chair, gripping his wrinkled hands tightly in mine."What is wrong, my child?" he asked gently, his thumb smoothing over the back of my hand."I am terrified," I confessed, hot tears stinging my eyes. "I am so frustrated, and I don't know what to do anymore. Grandfather, I... I have fallen in love with Ronan."My grandfather did not look shocked. He merely sighed sof
Ravenna’s POVThe music and cheerful laughter of the engagement party buzzed softly in the background, but my mind was miles away. I quietly pulled away from the crowd of smiling well-wishers, my beautiful long dress rustling against the sand as I made my way toward the edge of the beach.Standing near the dark water, watching the white foam of the ocean waves crash against the shore, was the Prince. He was holding a crystal glass of champagne, his posture rigid and tall, looking completely isolated from the joy of the party.I took a breath and stopped right beside him."I was really surprised to see you here tonight," I said softly.The Prince did not look at me right away. He took a slow sip of his drink before turning his head. "Ronan invited me," he replied smoothly. "He said he wanted everyone who is close to you to be present for his special surprise." He let out a faint, dry chuckle. "Though we both know the real truth. He invited me to mark his territory. He wanted to ma
Ravenna’s POV For a split second, panic gripped my chest. But I am a master of deception. I quickly swallowed my fear, forcing a bright, beautiful smile onto my face as I pretended that nothing was wrong.I was quickly becoming overwhelmed with emotion. The reality of the situation was crashing down on me. I was getting engaged to the future Alpha King.I walked forward and immediately greeted my grandfather. I threw my free arm around his neck, hugging him tightly."I am so proud of you, my dear," my grandfather whispered in my ear, his voice breaking with genuine joy."Thank you, Grandpa," I choked out, a single real tear escaping my eye.I pulled away and greeted my friends, accepting their excited hugs and happy whispers. Then, I turned to the royals. I forced myself to walk over to the Luna Queen and the Prince."Good evening, Your Grace," I said to the Luna, dipping my head in a polite bow. "I am so happy you could be here tonight.""Of course," Selena replied, her smile loo
Ravenna’s POV For the rest of the entire week, I lived in a state of constant fear. It was not a fear of physical danger, nor was it the fear of my true identity as Ravenna being discovered by the royal guards.No matter how hard I tried to focus on my grand revenge plan against the Luna Queen, my thoughts constantly drifted back to Ronan. I found myself thinking about him entirely too much. I thought about his deep, rumbling laugh, the warm weight of his hand resting on my lower back, and the intense, hungry way he looked at me across a crowded room. Every time he entered my room, my wolf practically purred in total submission and delight. My emotional walls were crumbling down rapidly and there was absolutely nothing I could do to stop it.To make matters worse, Ronan spent the entire week treating me like I was the most precious prize in the world. With Thalia finally out of the palace, his attention was completely and exclusively fixed on me. He did not hold anything back. H
Ravenna’s POV Ronan returned to my room pacing like a caged animal. His eyes were dark with anger. I sat on the edge of the bed and watched him quietly until he finally stopped pacing and looked at me.With a deep, shaky breath, he explained everything that had just happened in the guest wing. He told me how he went to kick Thalia out, how he heard a noise, and how he found his Beta completely naked inside her bathroom. He told me they admitted to being fated mates and had been secretly sleeping together long before he and Kate officially broke up.As he spoke, a sudden memory flashed in my mind. Everything finally clicked. I remembered a few weeks ago when I was walking down the guest hallway late at night. I had seen Beta quickly slipping out of Kate’s room. At the time, I did not think much about it. I just assumed he was delivering a message from the King or doing a late-night security check. Now, I understood the real reason why he was sneaking around in the dark.Ronan ra
Ronan’s POV“Hello, beautiful.”The words left my mouth before I could even think. I had spent the last hour chasing a crying Thalia and dealing with my mother’s cold glares, but my mind was stuck on the girl at the bar.Vexley turned around slowly. When her eyes met mine, she didn't look afraid or
Ravenna's POV "You look.... wow." Astrid's voice was breathy, her mouth wide open in admiration as she stared at me. "Vexley, you're stunning. Honestly, you're even more beautiful than Thalia."I blinked. "Thalia?""Yes," she replied, nodding. "She's Ronan mate and everyone thought she was the pre
Lunarstrike Pack.7 AM.Ravenna's POV I slipped on my skirts slowly, feeling Damon's eyes on me. Damon is the Alpha heir of the Lunarstrike pack. It was a small pack in the southern province—the people were nice and accommodating. His gaze pierced into my naked back. The sheets were tangled and th
Ravenna's POV My stomach dropped. Something in his voice and in the way he thrusted into me earlier had told me something was wrong. And now he needed my help. “You did what?” I whispered, my voice trembling as I searched his face for answers. He held my hand, his gaze locked unto mine. “My love,







