The Alpha's Cursed Luna

sual solace of the forest felt distant tonight. Shadows seemed to stretch longer, and every rustle of leaves carried a weight that pressed against

especially with the rumors of rogue wolves prowling nearby. For Selene, however, the darkness was a familiar companion. It was easier

round the hilt of the dagger hidden beneath her cloak. The forest around her was alive with whispers, but

could reason with, but feral ones-mindless beasts driven by hunger and the scen

ed, its form unnaturally thin. Selene stepped back, keeping her movements slow and deliberate.

er her shoulder. A second wolf appeared, its body s

her voice calm but firm. Her hand tightened

dn't falter.

Her blade flashed in the moonlight, slicing through the air and grazing its flank. The

anic clawing at her mind. The first wolf charged again, and this time she met it head-on, driv

second wolf had pounced, its claws raking across her back. She rolled, the

With a surge of strength, she twisted, throwing the beast off her.

The wolf's eyes locked onto hers, and for a brief m

llowed its gaze. A figure stepped into the clearing, tall and commanding. His dark cloak

an ordered, his voi

owly, it backed away, retreating into th

with each labored breath. The man's piercing gaze set

lone," he said, his tone mor

f," she replied, her voic

His eyes drifted to the injured wolf lying mot

ignoring the sting of her wounds. "

head, studying her.

uld

r in it. "I'm Alaric Veylor, Alpha of the Ebonridge Pack.

g over her. She had been careful, staying clear of the Eb

our lands," she said carefully

ice held a challenge

sing the distance between them. "You've been very good at h

ehow, he knew who she was, and th

e?" she demanded, forcin

at sent a chill down her spine. "Answers. Starting

king about, but the intensity in his gaze left no room for doubt. He

out your brother," she sa

his tone cold. "But don't worry. You'll

hought possible. His hand shot out, gripping her w

presence overwhelming. "Welcome to Ebonridge, Se