Mag-log inFreyaI kept my head lowered as I slowly limped across the dining hall, my fingers wrapped tightly around the dented metal tray in my hands.One careful step.Then another.Every movement sent a sharp ache shooting through my injured leg, forcing me to grit my teeth as I struggled toward the lonely corner where I usually sat. The dining hall buzzed with conversations, laughter, and the clatter of plates, but I tried my hardest to disappear into the background.That was how I survived.If no one noticed me… then maybe no one would hurt me.The warm bowl of millet porridge on my tray wasn't much. In fact, it was barely enough to satisfy a child, but to me... It looked more like a feast.My empty stomach suddenly cramped painfully at the scent. I hadn't eaten for two days, and this would have been my first meal.Just hold on a little longer, I silently begged myself.Just a few more steps.I kept my eyes fixed on the floor, afraid that even making eye contact with someone would somehow i
MayaI rolled my eyes."You're worrying over nothing, Isabella."My voice carried all the confidence I felt, yet the expression on Isabella's face refused to change.She stood there with her hands clasped tightly in front of her, her shoulders tense, as though she wanted to say something else but didn't dare.There was real fear in her eyes.I frowned. Why was she acting like this?It was just an old omega.That useless, disrespectful old woman had almost ruined my evening already, and I wasn't about to let her continue doing so.I let out a quiet snort before waving my hand dismissively."Enough of this." I turned back toward the rest of my outfit for the evening. "We still have work to do."The maids immediately resumed their duties.Tonight wasn't a night for unnecessary distractions.Alaric had already told me that I would be spending the night with him, and I intended
Maya"Which one is better, Isabella?"The two maids standing before me immediately lifted the dresses they had just taken from my wardrobe.One was a breathtaking sapphire-blue gown that shimmered like moonlight dancing across freshly fallen snow. The other was a deep emerald dress embroidered with glitterring silver vines.I folded my arms across my chest while waiting for Isabella's answer.She stepped closer, her warm brown eyes moving carefully between both gowns before a gentle smile spread across her face."They're both beautiful, Luna," she said honestly. "But... I think the blue one would suit you better."I looked at the dresses again before my gaze returned to her. A smile tugged at my lips."Excellent choice."I gave a small nod before motioning toward another pair of maids waiting behind them."Bring the jewelry."Immediately, they stepped forward, each carrying a polished
LyraKael's tone reminded me of someone patiently coaxing a frightened child through a nightmare."There you go... That's it.""Slow breaths.""You're doing well."His fingers gently massaged her knuckles.Little by little, her breathing gradually steadied, and the tension in her shoulders eased. Even the frantic movements of her hands lessened.The entire room seemed to release a collective breath.Minutes passed. Finally, her body fully relaxed. Then her eyelids fluttered.Slowly, she opened her eyes."Kael?"Her voice was barely audible."I'm here," he answered almost immediately.She blinked sluggishly."I... I feel sleepy."Her voice cracked."I don't understand... what's happening to my body."Kael gently squeezed her hand."You don't have to understand it right now." His voice remained just as soft."Don't fight the feeling. It's alright to rest."His thumb continued lightly rubbing circles over her knuckles."The sedative is helping you. Just let it, okay? Close your eyes and
Lyra"It's... It's Lady Alara..." Talia swallowed hard. "She's... she's suffering a severe reaction!"The words had barely left her mouth when every trace of warmth vanished from Kael's face.His body stiffened instantly.For the briefest moment, complete silence settled over the training grounds. Then—He was gone."Kael!" I called after him instinctively.He didn't even look back.He broke into a sprint, running toward the pack's medical research center with a speed that left dust swirling in his wake.I stared after him for only a second before quickly gathering my senses."Talia!""Yes, Ms. Lyra!""Let's go."She nodded frantically.Together, we hurried after Kael.The path from the training grounds to the research center wasn't particularly long, but today it felt endless.My heart pounded heavily against my ribs as questions flooded my mind one after another.What kind of severe reaction? Was it because of the serum? Or had something gone terribly wrong?Neither Talia nor I spok
LyraDust swirled beneath my boots as I lunged forward, my body moving almost entirely on instinct."Again!" Kael's commanding voice rang across the field.I inhaled deeply before tightening my grip on the wooden training sword.One of the warriors charged toward me.This time, I didn't hesitate.Instead of blocking his strike head-on, I sidestepped at the last second, twisted around his back, and tapped the flat side of my wooden blade against his shoulder before he even realized I'd disappeared from his line of sight.The warrior blinked in surprise."So fast..."Before he could recover, I spun lightly on my heel and swept his legs from beneath him.He landed on the soft sand with an exaggerated groan."I surrender."Laughter erupted from the watching junior warriors. I couldn't stop the grin stretching across my face.Kael folded his arms over his broad chest as he watched me, his silver eyes gleaming with approval."Not bad."The simple praise somehow made my chest swell with prid
LyraGrowing up, I had always been told that there was no greater love in the world than the love in a matebond. It was deeper than love, stronger than loyalty, and more powerful than anything else.But then, I had also been told about the darker side of the bond. A love this strong could become a
KaelI couldn’t believe it.Out of all the cruel jokes the Moon Goddess could have played on me, this had to be the worst one yet.Nine years.Nine fucking years of waiting for the woman destined to stand beside me as Luna.My fated mate.And now that I had finally found her…She was wolfless.The
LyraMy whole world collapsed in one night.I sat silently in the backseat of Samuel’s car as the dark road stretched endlessly ahead of us. My mind kept replaying the same horrifying images over and over again until I felt like I was suffocating beneath them.My fingers tightened around the silver
LyraA piercing scream yanked me out of sleep.My eyes snapped as the sound echoed through the resort walls—raw, sharp, and filled with unbearable agony.For a moment, I lay frozen in bed, my heart pounding heavily against my chest. What was going on?I jumped out of bed immediately and tied the s







