Moonlight Ball Novels & Stories

The moon hung low in the sky, casting its silvery light over the sprawling grounds of Lycan Keep. Kate stood at the edge of the forest, her heart pounding in her chest as she gazed out into the night. It had been months since she had arrived at the keep, months filled with challenges and triumphs, love and loss. But now, as she stood on the brink of a new beginning, she knew that everything had led her to this moment. Beside her stood Elias, his hand warm against hers as he turned to face her, his eyes reflecting the light of the moon. "Are you ready?" he asked softly, his voice a gentle murmur in the stillness of the night.

Well you all know her story. "Psst.." She heard and paused to listen again but heard nothing, Maybe she was hearing wrong "Psst...psst” she heard the hiss and turned to look around, There he was, the man in black. She ran to meet him just behind a tree "I, we went to house 5b2c and —-" she got caught off "Tonight, Moon’s ball" He says and she quizzed her eyebrows "What do you mean? What’s moon’s ball? What’s happening tonight?" She asked in a rush and the person turns to look at her one more time "You would get all your answers at the Moon ball tonight!" He says and runs off

I cleared my throat slightly, glancing at Miriam. “So… what’s the full moon like?” I asked. Her knife paused for just a second before continuing. “It’s a lovely evening,” she said. “The whole pack gathers. There’s music, food… a ball.” “A ball?” I repeated, frowning. Before Miriam could elaborate, Elena perked up instantly. “Yes!” she said, pushing herself off the counter and coming closer. “It’s huge. You have no idea. Everyone dresses up, the hall is decorated, there’s dancing—”

The only person who loved me was my mother, who was on her deathbed. Everyone else despised me, including my fellow omegas, and especially Violet. She grabbed my hair tightly, and I winced at the pain in my scalp. "What do you expect me to wear to the Moon Ball tonight? You ruin everything!" She gave me another slap, and I stifled a groan. I had forgotten she needed that gown tonight. Tonight was the annual Moon Ball, the day when all mateless wolves of eligible age gathered to find their mate, the one made for them by the Moon Goddess.

"They're trying to wheel a silver-bolted ballista onto the ridge. Diacina is three minutes out with the infantry, but we need to clear the upper ledge now." Lucian didn't answer with words. A low, vibrating growl rumbled deep in his chest as he pivoted, carving a wide, bloody arc through three more frontline infantrymen to clear a direct line of sight to the eastern cliff face. I didn't hesitate. I channeled the dormant Moonveil energy surging through my veins, pulling the ambient cold of the winter air inward before releasing it in a concentrated, directional wave. A blinding streak of crystalline silver light rocketed upward from my palms, striking the winch mechanism of the enemy's ballis

"You look beautiful, my love." She stepped closer, placing a hand briefly against my cheek. "The Moon Goddess watches over all her children," she said softly. "But tonight, may she watch over you especially." I nodded, unsure what to say. The night wrapped around me like a soft cloak as we stepped outside. In the distance, the Silver Fang territory glowed faintly with lantern light, music drifting through the trees like a beckoning hand. The Annual Moonlight Ball. My first. Pilar bumped my shoulder lightly as we started walking.

Amara's POV The moon, a heavy, swollen orb of molten gold, hung in the ink-black sky, radiating an almost sentient glow. It felt less like a celestial body and more like a silent, all-knowing presence, aware of the profound, sacred event that was about to unfold. Its luminescence streamed through the large window of the guest chamber, painting the familiar room in hues of silver and shadow.

“The invitation to this year’s Moonlight Ball arrived on my desk today. Which of you single, eligible bachelors will be coming with us?” The Moonlight Ball was an annual event where unmated wolves met to mingle with those from other packs, to see if they could find their mate. Each Alpha and Luna traveled with their pack members, and the event culminated with a meeting of the Alphas, where things such as peace treaties and territory disputes were discussed. Cara had never bothered attending in previous years, as she’d always had Dane by her side. She surreptitiously looked his way, just as he did the same to her. They both avert

The Red Moon Ball is never meant to feel like a funeral. In fact, it is supposed to be the night the moon goddess comes down in all her glory and splendour to bless the wolves who decide to be mated tonight. But tonight, it feels like I am mourning. Everyone stands and moves to the side as the grand doors open, announcing my presence. They don’t look until I am past them and standing at the elevated platform. I can hear their chatter. They wonder who I will choose as my mate and Luna. After all, to them, it has been too long already.