“Does this mean Alpha Haden likes me, or did I mishear?” I pondered, wondering if there was a chance for me to be his Luna. The possessive tone in his voice when he asked Fagel to keep away lingered in my mind. As he was about to leave, our eyes locked, I couldn't help but notice, for the hundredth time, his striking sterling grey eyes. The gaze felt like being drawn into a profound, enigmatic ocean. His intense and captivating look held me spellbound, evoking a mix of emotions within me, love, admiration, fear, and resentment all at once.“Are you okay?” Fagel inquired as soon as the Alpha departed. His interruption pulled me out of my reverie, and I wasn't sure if I welcomed it. Drawing nearer and resting his hands on my right shoulder, he added, "I won't abandon you like the others, no matter what." His words brought to mind the numerous friends who had distanced themselves due to the shame and penalties they faced simply for being associated with me. "Thank you, Fagel," I replied,

Tasyra had spent countless days confined within the oppressive walls of her prison cell. By now, she had fallen into a daily routine. Each morning, she would be abruptly awakened by a loud noise, jolting her from sleep, followed by the creaking of the iron doors of her cell as the guards arrived. She would then be escorted to an open field, where she and other male and female slaves would bathe. Afterwards, their oppressors would drag them to the farm, where they would toil without respite, water, or sustenance. At the end of the day, they would receive a meagre, unappetizing meal from a large pot, and they would all scramble to eat like animals before being returned to their cells without another bath. Initially, Tasyra would spend the entire day crying while working, and during mealtime, she would go without food. However, as time passed, she found strength in the thoughts of her child and fought harder when food was brought.One fateful day, while she was basking in the air in the

TasyraIn the dimly lit cell, Fagel and I found ourselves side by side, consumed by the whirlwind of thoughts that swirled through our minds. Each passing moment brought us closer to the foundation of our daring escape from the fortress that had bound us against our will. Yet, even in our plans, we knew caution was our ally, and our voices hushed from the fear of prying ears that lurked nearby.“We cannot discuss here; they will hear us,” Fagel cautioned me, breaking the grip of silence that enveloped our shared space. We intended to meet at our usual spot which had become our customary spot during the day to strategise, yet an unexpected divergence had disturbed our routine, leaving shadows of uncertainty in its wake.“Why didn't you arrive as originally planned?” I queried my expression, a tapestry woven with concern and curiosity, a reflection of the countless thoughts that jostled for attention in my mind.“I was called in by Alpha Haden,” Fagel responded, his words laced with an

LianeZaryn and I were spending a peaceful evening at our abode. The warm embrace of our cosy manor surrounded us, creating a comforting atmosphere as we happily sipped on our evening soup. The soft glow of the sunset bathed the room, casting a golden colour over everything and creating a peaceful environment that made us both happy.As we sat there, enjoying the quiet moment, I couldn't shake the feeling that it was the perfect time to share some important news with Zaryn. A new development with Tasyra had occurred, and I knew that I needed to discuss it with her. So I gathered my thoughts and made up my mind for the conversation that I knew would not end without a chaotic moment in the middle.Taking a deep breath, I met Zaryn's gaze “Zaryn,” I began, “There's something important that I need to tell you.”“Zaryn, are you even listening?” I asked, hoping to capture her attention. Her response was a distracted “I'm listening,” but her eyes were elsewhere, barely focused on our conver

FagelI was finally caught.I had run as fast as I could, but I was outnumbered and outmatched. The guards tackled me to the ground, and they beat me mercilessly, throwing painful blows and kicks to my face and my eyes were blurry with blood, tears and mucus. The rest of the guards recognized me as a slave, and to make matters worse, they accused me falsely of stealing and treason against the Luna. They proceeded to drag me violently by my legs to the pack gathering. My bare back scratched the rough ground as I struggled to get free. When we got there, the guards threw me to the ground in front of Alpha Haden.Alpha Haden was furious. He had been enjoying the festival, and he didn't like to be interrupted. He glared at me as he recognised me. He knew me as the slave who helped Tasyra on the farm. He then shifted his gaze to the guards before he demanded to know what the situation was. The guard that caught me answered him saying,“ This man has gone against the Luna’s orders.”Alpha