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111. The House of Thorne

Alex's POV:The car ride feels longer than usual.The road to Thorne Estate is familiar. I have traveled it since I was a child. Every turn, every stone wall, every tall iron gate. But tonight it feels different. Heavier.Maybe it is the moon.Maybe it is the silence.Or maybe it is the feeling in my chest that something is wrong and I just cannot name it.The gates open before the driver even slows down. Guards stand straighter when they see the family crest on the car. Respect. Fear. Both look the same on their faces.The mansion rises in front of me, tall and dark, lights glowing behind long windows. It looks like it always does.Cold.Perfect.Unwelcoming.The car stops. A servant opens my door at once.“Welcome back, young master,” he says with a small bow.I nod but do not smile. I step out and the air hits my face. It smells like pine trees and stone.And something else.Faint.I frown but ignore it.Inside, the entrance hall is polished and silent. Marble floors. Tall pillars.

112. Moonlight Betrayal

Alex's POV:The house is too quiet tonight.I cannot sleep. The moonlight comes through the tall window and falls across my floor. It looks pale. Cold. Almost like the mansion itself is holding its breath.The second night of the Decade Mate Moon.Something feels wrong. It has felt wrong since I arrived. Since I stepped inside this house again.I sit up slowly in my bed. My chest feels tight. My wolf is restless, pacing inside me.“I don’t like this,” I whisper.A sound breaks the silence.Soft. Distant. From the west wing.That part of the estate is not used often. My father keeps it closed during gatherings.I stand. My bare feet touch the cold floor. The hallway outside my room is dark except for wall lamps. The air smells different tonight. Not just wood and old stone.There is another scent.Floral. Soft. Familiar.I frown.I know this scent.But my mind refuses to accept it.I walk slowly toward the west wing. My heart beats harder with every step. I don’t know why I am afraid,

113. Truth Twists Memory

Alex's POV:I do not sleep that night.I lie on the bed in the dark room, but my eyes stay open. The moonlight falls through the tall window and makes a pale line across the floor. Everything feels quiet, but inside me there is noise. Too much noise.I keep seeing them.My father’s hand on her back. The way she leaned into him. The way he looked calm, like nothing was wrong.Silver Luna.Blake’s mother.My chest feels tight again. I sit up on the bed and press my hand against my heart.“Why does it hurt like this,” I whisper to myself.No one answers.I stand and walk to the window. The garden outside is empty. The trees move slowly in the night wind. This house feels big, but right now it feels like a cage.Then a memory hits me.My first awakening night.I close my eyes.I was younger. Scared. My wolf was wild. I had run out of my room because the pain inside my body was too much. I remember standing in the hallway, breathing hard, trying to understand what was happening to me.And t

114. Beneath the Same Moon

Selene's POV:The night air feels colder than it should.I walk deeper into the Thorne forest, my steps slow, my breath uneven. Moonlight filters through the tall branches above, silver light touching the ground in broken shapes. Leaves shift softly under my shoes. Every sound feels louder tonight. Even my own heartbeat.I press my hand against my chest.What have I done.No. That is not the right thought.What am I doing.The question repeats in my head with every step. My thoughts circle back to one face again and again.Alex.His eyes when he saw me in that hallway. Shock. Hurt. Confusion. Betrayal. He tried to hide it, but he is still a child in many ways. No matter how strong he pretends to be.And Blake.My son.I close my eyes for a moment and breathe in the forest scent. Pine. Damp earth. Night flowers. This place has always been peaceful. Tonight it feels heavy.They are friends. Only friends. They train together. They fight side by side. They trust each other.If Alex tells h

115. Pleasure with His Name [18+]

Blake’s POV:The hallway grows quiet one door at a time.Liam leaves first, stretching his arms over his head. “See you tomorrow, Silver,” he says with a tired grin.Leo bumps my shoulder lightly. “Sleep before sunrise for once.”“I will try,” I reply.Maya and Lyra walk together toward their wing. Lyra glances back at me once. I give her a small nod. She smiles. A real one. It makes my chest ease a little.Her dorm is right across from Maya’s. That is good. Lyra never had someone her age she could simply exist with. No pressure. No expectations. Just presence. I hope Maya stays kind. Sometimes she feels distant, like her thoughts are somewhere else, but she has never hurt Lyra.That matters.I unlock my door and step inside.Silence greets me.The room feels bigger when Alex is not here.I toss my jacket on the chair and sit on the edge of my bed. My muscles are not tired, but my mind is. The Decade Mate Moon hangs full and heavy outside the window, pouring silver light into the room

116. A Song That Feels Like Home

Lyra’s POV:Tonight feels different.When I close the door of my dorm room, I lean against it and let out a long breath. My cheeks hurt from smiling so much. I did not even notice I was smiling that often until now. My chest feels warm, light. Like something heavy that used to sit there quietly has finally shifted.“Today was good,” I whisper to myself.It really was.Being with Blake, Liam, Leo, Maya. Walking together, talking nonsense, laughing at things that did not even make sense. For the first time in years, I did not feel like the broken girl people look at with pity. I felt normal. Just a girl spending time with people she likes.But when I think of that, another face comes to my mind.Maya.I drop my bag on the chair and run my fingers through my hair. “Why do I miss her already,” I murmur.It has only been minutes since we split in front of the dorms. She went inside her room. I came to mine. Still, the space feels too quiet.I shake my head and walk to the bathroom. “Stop b

117. The Space Between Us

Lyra’s POV:I wake up with the sound of soft knocking on my door.For a moment I forget where I am. Then I remember everything. Academy. Dorm. Last night on the balcony. The song. Maya’s eyes when she listened.My heart feels warm again.“Lyra,” Maya’s voice comes from outside. “Are you awake?”I sit up quickly. “Yes. Wait.”I open the door, and she stands there holding two cups.“Coffee,” she says, smiling.“You are spoiling me,” I reply.She shrugs. “Maybe.”We sit on my bed, legs crossed, cups between our hands. Morning light comes through the window. Her hair is loose today, falling softly around her face.“You slept late?” she asks.“A little,” I say. “I kept thinking about the song.”“I kept thinking about it too,” she admits. “It stayed in my head.”I smile shyly. “Good.”We talk about random things at first. Classes. The academy break. Liam being too loud. Blake acting protective over everyone.Then Maya says, “Do you want to watch something tonight? A movie?”“Sure,” I say. “

118. Warm Plates and Warm Hearts

Maya’s POV:I do not know how long we stay like that.Moonlight on our faces. Our hands touching lightly. My heart beating in a strange rhythm that feels new but not scary.I think we are both stuck in the same moment. Not moving. Not speaking.Then Lyra suddenly blinks and sits back a little.“Wait,” she says, touching my shoulder gently. “Let’s eat something. I am hungry.”I let out a breath I did not know I was holding. “Oh. Right. Food. Normal human activity.”She laughs softly.I look down at our hands and quickly pull mine back. “Sorry. For the… closeness. If it was uncomfortable.”She shakes her head at once. “No. I would love to be close.”I look at her again.She adds with a small smile, “Just not like this.”She winks.My face turns hot. “Lyra.”She laughs louder now. “You are cute when you blush.”“I am not blushing,” I say, covering my cheeks.“You are,” she says. “Very red.”I look away. Why does my chest feel tight in a good way? Why do I feel this pull toward her? I nev

119. The Ride Under Silver Light

Maya’s POV:I am still smiling when the word leaves my mouth.“But we are restricted to use the forest and all that, right?”Lyra is sitting cross legged on the bed, looking way too confident. She waves her hand like it is nothing.“No worries. We can walk and have fun.”I tilt my head. “Just walk?”She nods. “We cannot cross the boundaries. We cannot train. But going for fun is not a crime.”I laugh. “You sound like you already planned this.”She grins. “Maybe.”I stand up. “Perfect then.”My heart feels light. I do not even know why I am this excited. It is just a walk. Right?We leave the dorm quietly. The hallway is silent. Most people are inside. Night air hits my face when we step outside.Lyra walks beside me, hands in her pockets.“So,” she says, “nervous?”“For a walk?” I ask.She shrugs. “With me.”I bump my shoulder lightly into hers. “Idiot.”She laughs.We stay in human form. That way no one pays attention. Just two girls walking at night. Nothing special.But for me, eve

120. Where the Old Tree Listens

Maya’s POV:I look at the huge oak tree in front of us and forget how to breathe for a moment.It is taller than the rest. Its trunk is wide and old, with deep lines running along the bark. The branches stretch high, almost touching the moon.Lyra walks closer and places her palm on the tree like she knows it.“This is the oldest tree in this part of the forest,” she says softly.I step beside her. “How do you know?”“I come here when I want to think,” she replies. “It feels like this tree listens.”I smile. “You talk to trees?”She looks at me with a playful face. “Maybe.”I laugh. But inside, I understand. This place feels different. Quiet but not empty. Calm but strong.“So what is the amazing thing?” I ask.She looks up. “Up there.”I follow her gaze and my eyes go wide. “You mean… climb?”She nods.“Lyra,” I say slowly, “that is very high.”She steps closer. “I will not let you fall.”My heart beats faster. “That does not stop me from being scared.”She gives me her hand. “Trust

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