Forbidden Moon: The Alpha's Vampire Mate

ith exhilaration and anticipation. The wind ruffled his fur as he ran, carrying with it Selene's intoxicati

ed Selene's figure leaning gracefully against an ancient oak.

athed, drinking

er like a cascade of moonlight, framing her face in a delicate halo. "Gabriel, my love," s

reveling in her cool touch,

nder gesture that held the weight of his affection. "You're everything to me," h

t. He had a pack to lead, traditions to uphold, and enemies to protect his people from. To

asked, searching his ey

in. "I have a duty to my pack, but... I can't help but feel dra

ut what if there's a reason we were brought together? What i

ries-old animosity between werewolves and vampires? Or was it doomed to end in tragedy? He cl

his is dangerous for both of us, but I can't deny how I feel. Eve

t belongs to you, but I cannot abandon my duty as an alpha. If we continu

her eyes brimming with unshed tears. "We may not have control over o

The danger that loomed felt like an ever-present shadow, threatening to consume their fragile happiness. Ye

ight, doubt crept in, casting a

like this," he murmured.

know, but I can't stay away. Being with you feels rig

duty to uphold traditions, set an example. And yet w

to lose you,

ene promised. "W

urs of Gabriel's face with her fingers. "Being with you feels like find

d their every stolen moment, threatening to tear them apart. Still, he

ls unfurling beneath the tender ministrations of stolen kisses and caresses. Yet with each pas

led shadows on the ground. Gabriel held Selene close as they s

pped. Gabriel's head jerked up, his m

it?" she

h the scents on the night air. There -

d. "He must have

in-command, charged with protecting the pack. If he discovered Gab

l urged. "I'll distract him

again?" She asked, her voice a soft

oon, my love",his words carrying a promise t

into the shadows. Gabriel steadied himself

the trees, his expression grim. G

rings you out

ou the same question. Your scent led

do you mean? Just taking a m

w him too well, he could sense when something was amiss

and Selene. The forbidden love that felt

Mark scrutinized him. He ch

the pack's best interests. But I ask you to trust m

ing the gesture would reassure

You disappearing at odd hours, distracted during hunts and meetings. And

deny Mark's observations - h

e said slowly. "But the truth is,

ed in surprise. G

f danger coming for the pack. I didn't want to cause a

iel hoped would throw Mark off the real trail. Sure en

en we must prepare

due time. For now, let's keep this between us.

mmand. But Gabriel...no more s

had bought them more time. When he and Selene met a

eir forbidden romance put more than just his position as Alpha at risk. If the pack discov

lene at their secret grove. Her porcelain face shone in the silver

Gabriel said. "Mark is growing susp

h concern. "We knew this couldn't las

er chin up. "Don't say it. I can'

u. But the wolf packs and vampire covens have be

he consequences. Banishment, if they

g her troubled gaze. "Whatever

in the darkness. Gabriel's head

he stepped protectively in front of Selene. His wolf senses on high ale

is throat. "Who's there?

e shuffled out from behind a tree, leaning heavily on a gnarled

warily. "What

ts are unfolding that will shape the future of all," he ras

s arm. "You know of us?

t fear not. Your sec

arrowed. "Then w

d that will test you both. But remember this - only together is

to the shadows, leaving Gabriel and Selene alone with t