Moon Valley expands beyond the horizon of Moon Stone where the territory of Crescent Luna is located. Between the territories are unclaimed lands – a home to rogues and newborns. As werewolves casted out from their own packs, either voluntary or not, and humans choosing to embrace a totally different kind of creature, they mostly just wandered around; no laws governing them, no leaders who give commands that they need to follow, and no lifelines in the disguise of their mates – or at least they’ve been like that for centuries, but not now.
The black wolf returned to somewhere after bearing the stinging mark Tyr put on her which made her surrender in a frustrated defeat. She smoothly turned into her human form and picked up her clothes from the same place she left them while massaging her nape, disgust and irritation written all over her face.
But her nose slightly twitched when she smelled the very familiar dominant scent as she continued her tracks i
The semester is about to end. However, Keira felt bad that she’s been avoiding her best friend for quite a while now despite Zane telling her sorry any chance he gets. Not that she completely ignores him, but she’s just feeling awkward being her usual self around him especially after the rejection. She’s trying. However, it’s making her a bit sad that Zane has been spending more time with Tyr and Zeev a lot lately and she’s blaming herself a little for that. Today, she is supposed to go visit Zane’s home, so they can catch up. But she was a little surprise to see Tyr and Zeev outside his best friend’s doorstep. Such sight is not weird, only unexpected. So, she just left when Zane went out of the house and walked with them, Zeev leisurely resting his arm on her best friend like they’re the closest of friends. Meanwhile, it’s the first day of Zane’s training and the werewolves had been a little closer with their human subject after talking about the hunt. Thou
The professor is explaining something about Statistics and Modelling, numbers and formulas related to creating designs and blueprints. But it is all tuned out in Zane’s ears while he keeps his mind on the book he borrowed from the library called ‘The Werewolf Book’. Apparently, this book tells Zane studies of werewolves back in time, evidence of their existence and behaviors of this mythical creature. However, aside from those case studies and other theories, most of what is written in the book are already known to Zane. He was trying to research about the werewolf print Tyr and Zeev told him last time, but that information is nowhere to be found in the book.As he flipped on the next page, Zane’s phone buzzed, and he checked from whom the message comes from after making sure the professor doesn’t see him using his phone. It was from Zeev. His classmate told him that the next full moon will be a week from now. The omega subtly bit his lo
The afternoon sun casted long shadows of trees on the ground. The leaning rays of setting sun glazed warm and orange tinge to the sky. Summer is indeed here as Zane’s entire body feels the warm temperature rising. But that’s not only because of the season. The beads of sweat gracing down his chin, neck, and down to drench his plain blue shirt are making it even warmer in the humid weather. Laser focus, back slightly bent down, and knees finding stable balance from his feet on the ground, Zane tried to steady his breathing, albeit calculated, and eyes narrowed, afraid to miss something. He made sure he’s gripping the dagger just right, prepared to defend himself from the attack. He would look up the trees to check his opponent from time to time. On top of the third Elm tree from where Zane was standing, Tyr cautiously observed his human trainee, wearing a proud smirk on his face for the good posture and concentration on him. It’s time for sparring. But unlike the one-
“Remember to bring the newborns on the northeast part of the forest where royal elders will be waiting for neutralization.” Marcus, the beta council leader, instructed the gammas lined up in front of the council and guardians.“If you think you won’t be able to handle your full moon turn, you don’t have to remove your shackles and join the hunt. We don’t want to risk casualties,” the beta added.Every full moon, aside from the royals, elders, and council, the rest of the werewolves of Moon Stone pack, especially those who can’t still control their turns, are commanded to put on their shackles inside their respective fortress to keep themselves safe from the vicious shift. The high ranks of werewolves are used to the full moon, though the raging feeling within them can still hurt somehow, they have total control of their wolves.Since the full moon only lasts in an instant time, once the gammas can tame their wolves
Zane’s eyes widened when Tyr looked back and told something to Zeev. There are those blue, almost emerald, eyes of Tyr again he saw the first time they met. It’s mesmerizing to see up close like that, but also baffling at how drastic Tyr’s eye colors change. But he snapped out when he heard Tyr’s deep voice passed his ears.“A rogue.”‘A what?!’ Zane asked in his head.“There’s another one?” he voiced out this time.How are they going to fight four huge werewolves in their tiny builds compared to those creatures? Zane’s heart hammered in his chest. But he didn’t show his tension.“Shit!” Zeev cursed and looked at the opposite side to be ready for any sudden attack.A huge ebony-coated wolf with bloody red eyes graced under the moonlight. Zane almost gasped seeing the rogue. But more than its appearance, the almost glowing dark mark on its leg c
After the incident during the full moon, Tyr and Zane had gotten a lot closer than before; no more empty conversations between their eyes, awkwardness had gone from little to almost none, and Tyr being extra attentive at Zane’s every little thing. And he knows Keira isn’t liking his closeness with her best friend. The alpha female always shows her dislike with her strong scent whenever Tyr and Zeev are around Zane. Tyr understood. He even thought that Keira and Zane were a couple. So, he just lets her harass them with her pheromones from time to time.Back in Moon Stone three days after the hunt, another incident happened that stirred up the council.“We will be needing to send some deltas out for the supply of wolfsbane for the next hunt. I’ll come right after I meet the king alpha.” Tyr said while he was walking away from the Alpha camp with Zeev.“Don’t worry about it. I can go. I’ll bring Zane, too.”
Zeev nonchalantly dropped the topic about Zane’s necklace to not draw any suspicions from the human omega. As the warm breeze subtly felt quite heavy by the time, the sun is now halfway set behind the lines of the mountain. It’s time for them to go home.“I think these should be enough.” Zeev almost grunted while putting his free hand on his waist, acting a little tired but only because he doesn’t want to breathe in the scent of wolfsbane no longer.Zane checked his own pouch that is also now full. “Yeah, I’m done with my fill, too.”After securing their supplies, the two hopped on their motorbike and hit the road again. The air is heavy, but the temperature starts dropping along with the sunset, though it is still a bit warm. It was refreshing for Zane who only had gone around the town and the forest. Nature surely has its way to calm you down.They were silent almost half of the ride. They bo
Before reaching the house, Zane asked Keira and Theo to keep what happened from his parents with the reason not to worry them. Albeit hesitant, Keira agreed and even helped him with his alibi for the purple bruises on his forehead. Luckily, Esme and Seth were still out, and they found themselves alone in the house.The lady stayed just before dinner to make sure Zane is okay before she worriedly bid her farewell. After walking her best friend outside, he went back in his room and that was when he noticed the dirt on his pants and some on his sleeves that he couldn’t completely remove. So, he decided to wash before his parents come home.Zane could still feel a bit weary on his shoulders and neck as he slightly grimaced while taking off his clothes after getting in the shower. That’s when he felt a tiny cold touch on his chest. It was his stone necklace. He felt it with his fingers before hesitantly removing it from him.He gazed on it, feeling the sl