When the ancient prophecy of the blood moon is fulfilled, King Aldric Draven, the powerful Alpha of Lycans, discovers his fated mate in the most unexpected place-a village girl named Elara Grayson. Unaware of her true lineage, Elara is thrust into a world of ancient magic, political intrigue, and danger as the destined Luna, bound to unite the warring packs. But as enemies close in and dark forces rise, Elara must embrace her power and her fate, or risk the destruction of the Lycan kingdom-and the love she never expected to find.
The full moon hung low in the night sky, its silver rays casting an ethereal glow over the dense forest that surrounded the Kingdom of Arvendale. A chilling wind howled through the ancient trees, whispering tales of old magic and forgotten oaths. Deep in the heart of this enchanted land, in a place known only to a select few, a ritual was about to begin.
At the center of a hidden clearing, surrounded by towering oaks and ancient runes etched into the ground, stood a circle of wolves-massive, sleek, and powerful. These were not ordinary wolves; they were the royal guards of the Alpha King, Lycans, sworn protectors of their kind. In their midst, standing tall and proud, was King Aldric Draven, the Alpha of Alphas, ruler of all Lycans. His presence was magnetic, commanding respect with just a glance. His piercing golden eyes flickered with the fire of authority, his towering form exuding a primal power that could crush lesser beings with ease.
But tonight, there was unease in the air. Tonight was the night of the Summoning.
A prophecy, as old as the kingdom itself, foretold that when the blood moon rose, the Alpha King's fated mate, the Luna, would be revealed. She would not just be any ordinary mate-she would be the one destined to unite the warring packs, the one who could stand by the Alpha's side and bring peace to the realm. Yet, as with all ancient prophecies, there were dangers. Those who sought power, enemies within the kingdom and beyond, would stop at nothing to prevent the Luna from being claimed.
King Aldric's jaw tightened as he waited. The moon's light grew brighter, casting long shadows through the trees. He could feel the magic swirling around him, the ancient power of the Lycans that had been passed down through generations, pulsing through his veins. His pack stood still, every member attuned to the energies crackling in the air.
The Summoning stone, an ancient relic of the Lycan kind, lay in the center of the clearing, glowing faintly. According to tradition, the stone would choose the Luna by marking her with a unique symbol, only visible to the Alpha King. No one knew what the symbol would look like, but the moment Aldric saw it, he would know.
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Meanwhile, in the village of Thornewood,
A young woman named Elara Grayson sat by her window, gazing out at the full moon. She had always felt a strange connection to the moon, a pull that she couldn't quite explain. As an orphan, raised by the village healer, Elara had always known she was different. Her senses were sharper, her instincts keener. She could run faster, hear better, and her strength was unmatched by any in the village. But there was something more-something she couldn't put into words, a latent power simmering beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to awaken.
The villagers had long whispered about her, some even fearing her. But Elara had learned to keep her head down, helping in the healer's cottage and avoiding unnecessary attention. Despite her mysterious abilities, she had no desire to be the subject of the villagers' gossip. But tonight, under the light of the full moon, something stirred within her-a restlessness she hadn't felt before.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her chest, causing her to gasp. She clutched her heart, her breath ragged as the world around her began to blur. In the distance, she heard a strange hum-a low, resonating sound that seemed to call to her, pulling her from the safety of her room. Without thinking, she stood up and hurried outside, drawn by an unseen force.
The forest was darker than usual, the trees looming like silent sentinels. Elara's feet moved swiftly, almost as if they knew the way. Her heart raced as she pushed through the underbrush, her pulse in sync with the thrumming sound that grew louder with every step. The closer she got to the source, the more intense the sensation became. It was as though the very air around her was alive with energy, urging her forward.
After what felt like an eternity, she stumbled into a clearing, and her breath caught in her throat. In the center of the clearing, surrounded by a circle of wolves, was a man unlike any she had ever seen. He was tall, with broad shoulders and a commanding presence, his eyes glowing gold in the moonlight. His gaze locked onto hers, and for a moment, the world stood still.
"Who are you?" Elara whispered, her voice barely audible.
The man-King Aldric-took a step forward, his eyes never leaving hers. "You've been summoned," he said, his voice deep and authoritative. "You are the one."
Elara frowned, confusion clouding her thoughts. "The one? What are you talking about?"
Aldric's gaze softened slightly, though the intensity remained. "You are my Luna."
Elara's heart skipped a beat. The word felt foreign on her lips, yet it resonated deep within her soul. Luna. The title of the Alpha King's mate. But that couldn't be right-she was just a village girl, wasn't she? A healer's assistant with no knowledge of royal affairs or ancient prophecies. She took a step back, her mind racing.
"I think you've made a mistake," she said, shaking her head. "I'm no one special. I'm just Elara."
Aldric's expression hardened. "The Summoning stone does not make mistakes," he said, gesturing toward the glowing stone at the center of the clearing. "It has chosen you. You bear the mark of the Luna."
Elara glanced down at her arm, where a strange symbol had appeared, glowing faintly in the moonlight. Her breath hitched as the realization sank in-this was real. She wasn't imagining it. But how could this be happening? She didn't know anything about Lycans or the responsibilities that came with being the Luna.
"I don't understand," she murmured, her voice shaking.
"You don't have to," Aldric replied, his tone firm but not unkind. "All you need to know is that you are bound to me now, and to our people. The prophecy has been set in motion."
Elara looked into his eyes, her heart pounding in her chest. She could feel the weight of destiny pressing down on her, the knowledge that her life was about to change in ways she couldn't yet comprehend. But one thing was certain-there was no turning back now.
She was the Alpha King's Luna. And her journey had only just begun.
Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”
Loraine was a dutiful wife to Marco since they got married three years ago. However, he treated her like trash. Nothing she did softened his heart. One day, Loraine got fed up with it all. She asked him for a divorce and left him to enjoy with his mistress. The elites looked at her like she was deranged. "Are you out of your mind? Why are you so willing to divorce him?" "It's because I need to return home to get a billion-dollar fortune. Besides, I don't love him anymore," Loraine replied with a smile. They all laughed at her. Some believed that the divorce affected her mentally. It wasn't until the next day that they realized she wasn't fibbing. A woman was suddenly declared the world's youngest female billionaire. It turned out to be Loraine! Marco was shocked to the bone. When he met his ex-wife again, she was a changed person. A group of handsome young men surrounded her. She was smiling at them all. The sight made Marco's heart ache severely. Putting his pride aside, he tried to win her back. "Hello, love. I see that you are a billionaire now. You shouldn't be with suckers who just want your money. How about you come back to me? I'm a billionaire too. Together, we can build a strong empire. What do you say?" Loraine squinted at her ex-husband with her lips curled in disgust.
Aria never wanted to marry Kael, the arrogant playboy her father forced her to accept as her fiancé. But Kael had his own twisted motives-he only wanted her because she was the one girl who refused him. When Aria rejected his demand to sleep with him a week before their wedding, Kael tried to take what he wanted by force. His drunken pursuit ended in tragedy when he was struck by a car, leaving Aria caught in the crossfire of blame. Zander, Kael's elder brother and the soon-to-be Alpha King, believed Aria was responsible for his brother's death-and promiscuous to boot. To prevent war between their packs, Zander agreed to marry her, but only for revenge. His plan? Ruin Aria's life for a year, then cast her aside and divorce her. But Zander's scheme begins to unravel when his ex-best friend Asher returns, determined to take Aria for himself. As secrets from the past resurface, Zander discovers betrayal, lies, and truths he never wanted to face. Was Aria truly guilty, or was she just another pawn in a deadly game of power and revenge? Asher laugh and say, "You're a fool; she never wanted to come. I told her you were with Lyra, so she came. And now I've achieved my goal: I ruined your marriage." Zander feel foolish, asking, "But why? I never did anything to you! You were my best friend. I should have killed you when you slept with my ex fiancée, Lyra!" Asher respond, "You knew I loved her, but you stole Lyra from me. She was my true mate, but she refused to marry me because you were soon to be the Alpha King! She never loved you. She loved me but wanted to be the queen of werewolves; that's all." Zander would realize how foolish he was. Yet, he still believed Aria wasn't innocent because she slept with his deceased brother before the wedding.
"Listen, Gadreel Ødegaar," she looked at him, not hesitating this time. "It's my anniversary present for you. Let's divorce." *** Ivory Remington had sacrificed five years to look after her husband Gadreel who was in a vegetative state after an accident and a few months ago, he finally awakened like a miracle. She thought it was the start of their happy life but Gadreel still had no heart for her. On their anniversary and her birthday, she received a cheating video of her dear husband and her stepsister. Heartbroken, Ivory chose to quit this stupid game. She decided to set him free but the reason she left on the divorce agreement pierced Gadreel's noble pride. *** "Impotent? Are you serious?" He gripped her wrist and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. "I'm a woman, Gadreel. I'm tired of being in a sexless marriage. Let's end it once and for all." "Sexless, huh?" he chuckled lowly and without warning grabbed her chin in between his hands, pulling her face closer. "Turns out my wife was so eager to get a man between her legs? "
In the previous life, Maggie Johnson was so cowardly, gullible and stupid that she was coaxed by her fiance and stepsister and then broke her legs and lost everything including her fortune, love and even life. However, she was so lucky that she was reborn in the year before everything happened. Since her life restarted, how could she repeat a previous tragedy? Therefore, in this life, she took the opportunity to improve herself and take revenge on the ones who had ever insulted her. Facing the people who had humiliated her previously, she became smart and experienced to break their frames and tricks that had caused her to hurt in the previous life. Finally, no one could stop her pace to amaze the world any more.
"It's getting hot in here, don't you think?" I shudder as my clit becomes wet with his smooth voice. I melt away in his arms. He kisses me with a passion I've never felt before, and I moan into his mouth, lost in the moment until I sense him kicking open a door. I realize we're in a room. He continues the kiss as I wrap my leg around him, pulling him closer, his erection pressing into me. I feel my panties dripping wet from arousal. He releases me, resting his back on the headboard, and grabs my thigh, pulling me closer. His hand goes to my hair, releasing it to let my curls fall freely. He guides his fingers from my scalp to the ends of the curls, muttering in a husky voice, "Fucking beautiful. ****** Jasmine found herself trapped in a loveless marriage. Her world shattered when she uncovered her husband's betrayal on his birthday. Heartbroken and betrayed, she made the difficult decision to leave him and start anew in Illinois, with her friend Ava by her side. As Jasmine tried to go through her new life, a one-night stand left her pregnant, uncertain about the father's identity. But complications arose as Maxwell, Jasmine's ex-husband, refused to let go. Jasmine discovered shocking truths about Ava's betrayal. As secrets unraveled and loyalties were tested, Would she find the strength to overcome the obstacles in her way? Could she trust her heart, or would the shadows of the past forever haunt her?