LOGINCHAPTER FORTY-ONE: A Mother’s WrathKaira’s POVThe next morning, the air inside the house felt incredibly heavy, thick with an uncomfortable tension that made it hard to breathe. I had barely finished swallowing my breakfast when a sudden, sharp knock exploded loudly through my wooden door. My heart instantly sank straight into my stomach. Without even opening it, I already knew exactly who was standing on the other side.“My daughter,” my mother’s voice called out from the corridor. There wasn't a single drop of warmth in her tone—only a cold, razor-sharp edge that made my blood run cold.I walked over and opened the door very slowly. She stood there in the doorway, her eyes looking like burning pieces of ice. Her hands were clenched into tight fists at her sides, and her entire face was twisted with absolute fury and deep disgust.“We need to talk,” she said. She didn't wait for an invitation. She shoved past me roughly, slamming the heavy wooden door shut behind her.She walked in
CHAPTER FORTY: Eyes in the ShadowsKaira’s POVThe ride back from the hidden waterfall felt very peaceful at first. The sun was much lower in the sky now, pouring a warm, golden light right through the thick branches of the trees. Liam rode his horse right beside mine, keeping a close eye on our surroundings. Every now and then, his large hand would gently brush against mine as our horses walked side by side. It was a silent gesture, but it felt incredibly grounding to me. For a little while, I felt like I could actually breathe normally again. It felt as though the heavy weight of the upcoming summit and all the stressful scheming of our enemies didn’t even exist.But I was too relaxed, and I completely failed to notice the subtle movement happening at the very edge of the dense forest. I didn’t see the slight rustle in the green bushes, or the quiet shadow that kept following us just beyond our line of sight, hiding perfectly in the dark spaces between the trees.When we finally rea
CHAPTER THIRTY NINE: A Moment Away Kiara’s pov The next morning, the entire pack house felt much heavier than usual. Every single hallway and corner seemed to remind me of the upcoming summit, the terrifying threats we were facing, and the ugly whispers going around about my new power. I had barely slept at all the night before. My whole body ached from carrying so much tension, and my mind kept running in frantic circles around every single bad possibility.Liam found me out in the quiet garden. I was pacing back and forth near the thick jasmine bushes, unable to sit still. His dark eyes studied me very carefully, and his usual strict, commanding posture softened just a little bit when he saw the stressed look on my face."Kaira," he said, his voice low but completely firm. "You need to take a break."I stopped pacing and crossed my arms tightly over my chest. "I can't. Not right now. There is simply too much to think about and plan for.""You won't be able to think clearly if you
CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT: The Blood Moon Secret Kaira’s povThe forest was completely restless that night. Every tree seemed to move in the wind, and the usual nighttime sounds felt loud and tense.I could not sleep at all. I lay awake in my bed, staring up at the dark ceiling while a single word repeated over and over in my head like a heavy drumbeat: prophecy. It was a terrifying word. It felt incredibly old, heavy, and full of danger. It changed everything I thought I knew about myself and my life.When the meeting ended, Liam walked me back to the main pack house. We did not speak a single word to each other on the way. The silence between us was thick with worry. I looked around and noticed that everything had changed overnight. Strong pack warriors were standing guard at every single corner, along every hallway, and outside every doorway. The whole place was locked down.But as I walked past them, a cold feeling settled deep in my stomach. I knew the truth. The real danger wasn't w
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN: The Awakening Kaira’s POVThe big northern gates were already shaking badly when we arrived.The bad rogue wolves were throwing their heavy bodies against the strong wood. They were snarling loudly, scraping their sharp claws against the gate, and their eyes were glowing brightly under the light of the full moon. Fire torches flickered all along the top of the stone walls, throwing long shadows everywhere. Thick smoke got into my nose and made it hard to breathe.Our pack warriors stood in a long line across the top of the wall with their bows and arrows ready to shoot."Hold your lines! Stay in formation!" Liam commanded in a powerful voice. His loud voice carried clearly across all the noise and chaos.Suddenly, the heavy wooden gate cracked loud. Once. Twice. Then, the strong wood split completely open in the middle. The very first wave of angry rogue wolves poured straight through the opening into our home.Everything turned into fast movement. All I could
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX: Blood Under the Moon Kaira’s POV The day of the special blood test came without any warning sounds. No bells rang, no trumpets blew, and nobody made a loud announcement to the pack. Yet, everyone knew what day it was. You could feel the worry and nervousness heavy in the air. The servants moved through the house very quietly, trying not to make a sound. The guard warriors stood much straighter than usual, keeping their eyes open for any sign of trouble. By the time the sun began to go down, the whole pack had walked to the quiet, sacred area behind the old stone temple. The trees surrounded the space, making it feel very secret. The leaders of the pack, called the Council, stood together in a half-circle. An old leader named Elder Miriam held a sharp, cold ceremonial knife in her hand. In the very middle of the circle, a shallow bowl made of dark stone rested on top of a tall pillar. Liam stood right next to me. I could feel the heat coming from his body, and i
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: He Saved Her Kaira’s Pov The moment the forest went unusually quiet I knew something was wrong . My wolf also senses it . Her ears are high alert . This has to do with the movements I heard . I quickly got up carrying my knife and head outside . I checked the watchpost
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Distance Burns Kaira’s Pov The night after the rogues came, I couldn't sleep . Every sound set my nerves on edge. The wind against the trees. The sound of insects and other animals also made me scared . My wolf paced endlessly beneath my skin, alert and restless. But s
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Exile Kaira’s Pov They didn’t call it exile.They never did. “Temporary reassignment,” the guard said as he handed me my cloak. “You are now assigned to the outer pack territory where there is low risk.” Low risk means where you are forgotten more like abandon . I didn’
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Stella’s Move Kaira’s Pov I should have known that Stella isn’t someone to mess with. She is not someone that backs down in a fight . Stell chose the audience as part of her plans. The next morning, the main courtyard was filled with activity when she made her move. W







