Mag-log inNyra’s POVMate.The word echoed through every part of me. It settled into my heart with a certainty that left no room for doubt.I stared at Caelum’s unconscious face, unable to move.No… This couldn’t be happening.My wolf remained unusually calm, almost… happy. The invisible thread between us pulsed again, warm and steady.I instinctively reached for my chest but it was still there and I could feel the bond.I had heard stories growing up, every wolf had.The Moon Goddess would choose one soul for another, weaving their lives together with a bond stronger than blood.Some wolves found their mates early while others searched for decades. Others never found theirs at all.And somehow mine had been beside me all this time and I didn’t know.Tears blurred my vision. “This isn’t fair…”I whispered. “You deserve someone… normal.”“Move aside.” General Rowan’s voice pulled me back to reality.Several healers hurried toward us carrying leather satchels filled with herbs and bandages.One o
Nyra's POV"Caelum!" The scream tore from my throat before I realized it was mine.He lay crumpled against the shattered stone wall, blood spreading beneath him in a dark crimson pool.His silver hair, usually so bright, was stained red and I couldn’t breath as I saw him struggling to breathe."No..."I stumbled toward him, my legs refusing to move fast enough. "No, no, no..."The black-armored man watched from the center of the ruined street. His golden eyes followed me with cruel amusement."I warned him he couldn’t take me down." He said My hands slid beneath Caelum's shoulders as I shook him, his body was limp in my arm.I heard Aria cry Freon somewhere behind me but I couldn’t hear her.His eyes fluttered open for only a second. "N... Nyra...""I'm here."I brushed the blood away from his lips with trembling fingers. "I'm right here."He tried to smile but it only made more blood spill from the corner of his mouth.“Am I dying?” He asked “Shut up, dont say that” I said My che
Caelum's POVThe world felt like it was moving into motion. One heartbeat, the man stood beyond the shattered gate.The next he was in front of Nyra and grabbed her neck, I didn't think, I just moved.My body reacted before my mind could catch up. I threw myself between them, drawing my sword in the same motion.My steel clashed against his black claws that had appeared where the stranger's hand had been.The impact sent me skidding several feet across the stone street. The wolf didn't even seem surprised.Instead he looked at me and smiled."So." His golden eyes studied me with interest. "The Alpha King's son."I planted my feet on the ground. "You'll have to go through me.""I was planning to." He said Behind me, Nyra drew her sword while Aria nocked an arrow.General Rowan barked orders at the soldiers "Protect the civilians!""Archers!" "Loose!"A rain of arrows filled the sky but the stranger wolf barely looked up.Dark mist burst from his body and all the arrows disintegrated b
Nyra's POVI couldn't breathe as I stared into the darkness, the black wolf was smiling at me and baring its teeth.Its enormous body stood motionless outside the shattered eastern gate, surrounded by hundreds of wolves that were growling and circling around us.Moonlight reflected off its midnight-black fur. Its golden eyes never left mine not for a single second.A chill crawled down my spine. It knew me and it seems it had been looking for me.General Rowan's face paled "Sound every alarm and get the civilians to safety"The command echoed through the fortress, a horn blasted from the eastern wall theb another.Within moments the entire city erupted into chaos as Soldiers rushed toward the broken gate and some led the pack members to a safe place to hide. Archers climbed the walls with their bow and arrow ready.Children were separated form their parents and hurried into underground shelters while merchants slammed shut the doors to their shops.The peaceful city we'd entered onl
Nyra's POVMy heart stopped. Not because the soldiers were running but because of what General Rowan had shouted."Find the girl!" The words echoed through the compound.For one terrifying moment, I couldn't move.I simply stood there, staring over the balcony as soldiers flooded into the courtyard below.Lanterns were being lit one after another and the doors burst open.More armored men poured into the compound. The peaceful welcome we'd received only moments ago had vanished.The entire fortress had transformed into organized chaos.Beside me, Caelum's hand instinctively rested on the hilt of his sword.Aria frowned. ".Why are they looking for a girl?"Neither of us answered and Aria was acting so slow it was beginning to annoy me, the girl obviously was me.They were looking for me."This way!" A captain pointed toward our wing of the guest house.At least twenty soldiers began climbing the stairs.Aria looked at me."Run?"Caelum shook his head immediately. "No.""If we run now,
Caelum's POVI didn't trust them.Me too My wolf said Not because they'd attacked us in fact, they had probably saved our lives.But my father had drilled one lesson into me since I was old enough to hold a sword.Never mistake kindness for trust.The commander noticed us hesitating. "You have two choices," he said calmly."You can spend the night alone in these woods where those wolves are still hunting"He glanced toward the dark forest."or you can come with us."Aria leaned toward me. "I vote the option that doesn't end with us being eaten."I couldn't argue with that.Nyra remained silent, her eyes kept scanning the trees as if she expected something or someone to emerge from the darkness.I knew they came after her again, so we were not safe right now, I finally nodded."We'll come with you." I told the commander, she turned to look at me and I nodded at herThe commander gave a single nod. "Good."The soldiers quickly extinguished our campfire. One of them helped load our ba
Louis’s POV….Present-day,…..Home didn’t feel like home anymore.The pack lands stretched before me as the sun dipped low, bathing the trees and stone dens in gold and amber. Wolves moved about their evening routines—some training, some preparing meals, others settling their pups for the night. E
Damien’s POV(Years Later)Power changes how people look at you.As a boy, they looked at me like I was dangerous.As a man, they looked at me like I was necessary.Alpha Damien.War leader.Executioner.The wolf who never hesitated.They never knew the truth—that I was still that terrified boy by
Louis’s POVThe evening air was calm, almost serene. The fireflies danced above the river, the scent of pine and earth lingering in the cool night. My pack had gathered near the central clearing, finishing the day’s training. Some of the younger ones were laughing, tossing sticks and chasing each o
Aria’s POV…….Cold.Not the gentle cold of winter mornings or moonlit snow—but a crushing, biting cold that wrapped around my chest and pressed inward, stealing breath, thought, memory.I woke choking.My lungs burned as I tried to inhale and found resistance instead of air. Ice surrounded me—above







