MasukAnia’s POV“What took you so long?” Brielle demanded the moment I entered her room.“Artavius stopped me in the corridor.” I shut the door behind me and turned the lock.Her lips curved into a knowing smirk. “Did he ask about Rhea?”“He did.”“Well?” Brielle settled back against the pillows, unable to hide the satisfaction in her eyes. “How is she?”“I don’t know.” My voice hardened. “She’s missing.”The smile slipped from her face.“Missing?”“They say Koen took her. No one knows where.” I crossed the room. “Everyone is searching for them. Artavius has forbidden the warriors from resting until she’s found.”Brielle stared at me for a moment before letting out a quiet laugh. “She couldn’t keep one Alpha, so she ran off with another.”I bit the inside of my cheek before I said something I would regret. The hypocrisy was almost unbearable.Has she forgotten that Artavius is not her mate? She only stole her position and title from her own sister. Her pregnancy is the only thing that secu
Koen’s POV“My name is Orion Caldris. I am Rhea’s mentor. Now move and let me see her.”For a moment, I could only stare at him.Orion Caldris.There was hardly a warrior alive who did not know that name. His victories had become legends, his techniques studied across countless Packs. Alphas spoke of his strength with reverence, while young warriors dreamed of one day meeting the man behind the stories.Yet Orion Caldris had vanished years ago. He refused invitations, avoided every gathering, and disappeared from the public eye.I had often wondered if half the stories about him had been exaggerated. Never had I imagined I would meet the legendary Orion Caldris like this.Without another word, he crossed the distance between us and dropped to one knee.The calm that defined him moments ago vanished the instant he saw Rhea's condition. "Rhea," he breathed out as he reached for her with trembling hands. He brushed the strands of her hair away from her forehead, his thumb lingering agai
Koen’s POVThe carriage thundered across the uneven forest road, its wheels crashing over every rut and jagged stone hard enough to rattle the entire frame.Thanks to Leomar, we had managed to slip out of Valcrest unnoticed. His escape plan was brilliant.He disguised us in Valcrest guards’ uniforms, provided us with an official Valcrest carriage, and, more impressively, mapped out the safest route to Celestia—a forgotten trail winding through the mountains where Valcrest patrols rarely ventured and rogues were seldom seen.He personally escorted and guarded us. He did not leave until we had safely crossed their borders.It was the perfect escape.Unfortunately, it was also the roughest road imaginable.Every jolt of the carriage made my heart tighten.I pulled Rhea closer against my chest, cradling her as carefully as I could to soften the violent rocking. She remained unconscious, her head resting limply against my shoulder.Before we departed, I had wrapped her in my own cloak, hop
Leomar’s POVThe search for Commander Rhea had thrown the entire Pack into disarray.Every available warrior had been deployed, and Alpha Artavius had forbidden anyone from resting until she was found.Even the visiting guests had been affected. I had heard about the commotion at the gates. If Alpha Zevran had not intervened, things might have turned bloody.Even so, this could not continue for much longer. Tensions would inevitably rise. Powerful Alphas were not known for their patience, and detaining them against their will could easily turn diplomacy into conflict.At this point, I had no idea what Alpha Artavius intended to do next. One thing was certain—he was not going to find Rhea.By the time he discovered she was missing, Alpha Koen had already crossed the border hours ago.Perhaps none of this would have happened if Alpha Artavius had cared enough to visit Rhea last night. Instead, he had remained glued to Brielle’s side like a loyal hound, unwilling to leave her for even a
Artavius's POV“What’s the meaning of this? Why are we being detained? We clearly stated in our letter that we can leave today!"A line of carriages stretched toward the Pack’s gates, their horses growing restless as my guards stood firm, refusing to let a single wheel cross the border.Several visiting Alphas crowded the entrance, voices rising as they argued with the guards.“Where is your Alpha?” one of them demanded. “I want an explanation!”“What’s going on here?” I called as I approached.The commotion fell silent. The Alphas turned toward me, relief flashing across their faces before it was quickly replaced by irritation.“Alpha Artavius,” one of them said, striding forward. “Your guards refuse to let us leave. Explain yourself.”“Alpha.” Karl bowed the moment he saw me.I dismissed him with a wave before facing the gathered leaders.“My apologies for the inconvenience,” I said evenly. “The order came directly from me. Until further notice, the Pack borders are sealed. No one i
Artavius's POVWarm sunlight filtered through the window, spilling across my face.I frowned and slowly opened my eyes, blinking against the brightness. For a moment, I simply stared at the unfamiliar ceiling, my mind still clouded with sleep.A dull ache throbbed through my neck and shoulder from sleeping in an uncomfortable position. I shifted in the wooden chair, wincing as stiffness spread across my back.Then it hit me. It was already morning. I had fallen asleep before I could visit Rhea. My eyes flew open, the last traces of drowsiness vanishing in an instant.I jerked upright, my gaze landing on Brielle.She was still asleep beneath the blankets, her breathing slow and steady. The herbal paste covered the mating mark on her neck.I glanced at my arm where Brielle had been holding me. At some point during the night, she had finally let go, but I was asleep to notice it. A surge of guilt tightened painfully inside my chest. I had only meant to wait until she loosened her grip b
Rhea’s POV“Rhea!” I heard Brielle’s voice call out behind me.I didn’t stop.Instead, I quickened my pace as I stepped outside of the Packhouse.Several heads turned to us immediatelyThe omegas who were tending the garden and the Pack members who were busy minding their business suddenly stopped
Rhea’s POVA hollow, suffocating silence pressed against my chest.My sister is pregnant.And the father was none other than my own mate, the same man that I had given myself to last night. Now, both our families are here discussing my mate and my sister’s official mating ceremony so she could for
Rhea’s POVArtavius is now the official future Alpha of the Valcrest Pack. After years of being gone, he is officially returning home tonight.Yesterday, the pack had just received news that Artavius, our Alpha’s only son had emerged victorious from the Ascension Rite.It is an old werewolf traditi
Rhea’s POVEleven days passed.Only three remained before Artavius and Brielle’s mating ceremony.The entire pack had transformed in preparation for it.Decorations draped the Packhouse halls while warriors doubled patrol rotations around the territory. Noble families from neighboring packs had alr







