Mag-log inLuca’s POVIn the middle of the night, she climbed into my bed and curled up next to me. I just pretended I didn’t notice. She must be terrified after what happened. The guards were not at the pack meeting and tried to assault her. Besides, they got a brutal beating. I locked them in the dungeon to teach them a lesson and to serve as a lesson for others who might think of disrespecting any woman.I listened as her breathing evened out, pulled her into my arms, covered us, and, for the first time in a while, I slept like a baby. Her scent was so intoxicating, calming.Her hand on my face woke me up. Luca, are you mad I came into your bed?I flipped her on her back and pinned her under me. Mad? You’re my fated mate; you belong with me, mine.Kissing her neck and then chest, she let out a soft moan. I moved over because otherwise I wouldn’t have stopped.Do you want breakfast here or downstairs? I asked her to take my shirt off, as her cheeks got pink.Here, I want to spend more time wit
Emily’s POVThe car slowed to a stop in front of the pack house, and my breath caught. The house was massive, all stone and timber, with wide steps leading up to a porch lined with flickering lanterns. Even from inside the car, I could smell fresh pine and something warm baking, drifting from the kitchen windows. My heart pounded in my chest as the door swung open, letting in the crisp evening air. Luca stepped out first, his grip steady on my hand. The pack stood outside, bowing low as we walked past them. Their voices were hushed, but their faces were welcoming, and I felt the weight of all their gazes pressing in, making my cheeks flush.Alpha Luca, did you find her? Someone asked. He stopped and turned.I did. This is Emily, my Luna. Promise we will have a gathering to introduce her properly. Tonight, make sure everyone attends.They looked at me with smiles, and I smiled back, lowering my head.Luca turned, and I walked at his step. We have this floor, he told me, or we can go to
Luca’s POVFor a few seconds, everyone was silent. Alpha Hunder stood up and took a step; my wolf Han surfaced.Keep your daughter on a leash, or next time I won’t be so gentle. Fury pulsed beneath my skin, and my chest tightened with the effort to hold back my wolf. Every muscle in my body screamed to retaliate, to show Alpha Hunder I would not tolerate another threat, but I forced myself to focus on Emily. I took her hand, feeling her warmth steady me, and gestured for Hathor to get the SUV.This is not over, Alpha Hunder shouted, your father gave his word. That did stop me.Then why wasn’t I aware of it? Besides, my father cannot decide who my fated mate is.I dialed his angry number. Dad, we have a situation, I started telling him. Alpha Hunder claims that his daughter, Cassandra, is my Luna.Luca, put him on the phone, now. I handed him the phone, then turned to Emily and touched her face softly.He finished talking and handed it back. Dad?Luca, let her come for three months; yo
Emily’s POVI lay in the bed thinking of Luca. I have no memories of him, which made me sad. He must like me, since he has been looking for me all this time.My memories of childhood were bad, between my stepmom's beatings and my sister bullying me, I never shifted at sixteen. In our pack, shifting into a wolf is supposed to happen for everyone at that age: it is the moment you prove you belong. Shifting means you are strong and a true part of the pack. But it never happened for me, and they branded me as the “broken one.” One night, Cassandra came and cut my skin where the half wolf was imprinted with such hatred. Nobody knew I could do magic. Unlike shifting, magic is rare and viewed with fear. I never showed anyone, it was my secret. I inherited it from my mother.Luca was walking inside, and I closed my eyes. My heart was beating so fast, I thought it would come out of my chest. Shadow was slithering nervously around my arm.He covered me and kissed my forehead. As soon as his lip
Luca’s POVI ran back to my clothes and dressed, anger burning inside me. My hands trembled with rage, my mind torn between tearing something apart and staying in control. Every muscle in my body was taut, ready to snap. The image of Emily being mistreated replayed in my head, fueling my inner storm. My mate was harmed, and someone would pay. No one hurts my mate—not while I breathe. The protective urge ached in my bones, and I knew I would do anything to keep her safe.Hathor was pacing as I arrived at the pack house. "Brother, where have you been?" he asked."Not now, I’m very angry," I said, "need to meditate or someone will die tonight." Hathor knew that if my beast came out, it would be bad. It had only happened once before."I will see you in an hour—at the party!" Hathor shouted.Inside the assigned bedroom, I paced, fighting my anger. I forced myself to shower and change, but my mind stayed with Emily. I have to get her out of this miserable pack. Dressed, I stepped into the h
PART IILuca and Emily’s storyLuca POVI was mentally exhausted, my soul weary from roaming endless lands, my heart aching so fiercely it felt like it might split open from the pressure. The demand to find a mate—if Emily couldn't be mine—hung over me like a curse. I slammed my fists into the gym bag until it burst, needing the pain. I'm only twenty-six, but the weight of the crown is heavy already. Even though I’m a Lycan, like my father, I feel older. I yearn for my fated mate, missing her so intensely that I feel the darkness swelling inside, swallowing more of me each day. Dad laid out the grim reality: if I can’t find her, I’ll abdicate and let Hathor inherit the kingdom. The thought of choosing any other Luna is unbearable; no one else could ever stand at my side. I’d been invited to the South Pack. The Alpha’s daughter, now of marrying age, was giving a concert for several bachelor alphas, followed by a huge party. Maybe the distraction would help. I tried to shake off the we
Magnus’s POVKeeping her away from the pack to surprise her was difficult; I had to be with her. We wandered through lively shops, golden lights spilling onto the sidewalk and mingling with the sharp evening air. The scents of fresh bread and candies lingered, and shoppers’ chatter echoed around us
Raina’s POVFatigue and emotion simmered inside me. A second chance makes you confront the mistakes and misplaced trust of your past. Regret twisted in my chest—how did I get so caught in others’ lies? Yet below the sorrow, hope flickered, timid but real. Maybe there’s still time to heal, improve,
Kaiden’s POVAlpha Magnus and I walked into the office. He gestured for me to sit down, so I took a seat beside his desk, anticipation building.Magnus asked, "How is everything going?"I replied, "Great. Tonight I want to mark her as my mate, and I'm asking for your permission to visit her pack an
Magnus’s POVThree months later…The ceremony was held deep in the heart of the forest, a clearing glowing with golden lights strung through the trees, casting a magical warmth. The pack gathered close like family; her parents were clutching each other, and children darted joyfully between handmade







