MOONLIT DREAMS

moon always stirred his wolf, prompting him to roam the woods where the trees stood like ancient sentinels. However, tonight felt d

rmonized with the soft symphony of wildlife. The silver sheen of the moonlight trickled down through the leaves, creating a canva

am; Lira was there, perched on a rock by the water's edge, completely absorbed in her painting. A canvas stretched before her, capturing the forest in its

pirit free and unencumbered. The world around his Alpha instincts dulled, replaced by a tender curiosity. He had seen many talented ind

choed like the whispers of the forest. It was a sound that seemed to draw energy from the moonlight, wrapp

, falling with a soft thud onto the rock, barely disturbing her surroundings. Kael quickly raised his han

ef. "I thought... I didn't expect to see you here again." Her cheeks flushed a delicate pink, and Kael

em," he admitted, gesturing towar

tainty flickering in her gaze. "You really think

xamine her canvas. "You've captured this place p

cing down at her feet. "I can't afford the supplies to pursue it further. I barely scrape enou

lling from his lips before he could fully process it. "Wit

his suggestion. "Why would you do

. I've seen many talented people, but you... you breathe life into your work." His eyes held h

ced against her

and talent deserves to be nurtured-regardless of rank." The conviction in his voice was palpable, a

through him. They stood there in the moonlit clearing, enveloped in the night's embr

ance to create more... I might just believe in myself a little more." There

nt to appreciate her enthusiasm. It was refreshing, grounding

d conversations that danced among light-hearted banter and deeper topics, ranging from their lives in the village to shared dreams. Lira spoke of her

the moon climbed higher in the sky, painting the landscape with silver, Kael found

inder of Kael's responsibilities. He tensed, instinctively glancing toward the d

ked, worry etching i

heart felt heavy at the thought of leaving

le raging within him. "You have responsibilities,

ew he had to. "I promise," he said, sealing his vow with si

e back at her-sitting among the colors of the world she loved, a radi

new kind of energy-one filled with excitement at the prospect of seeing Lira again. No longer did he feel the crushing weight of his alph

ertwined fates, a burgeoning bond destined to challenge societal norms and illuminate th

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