“Your fate was sealed even before your conception, child, and contrary to what they say, it's not a curse but a blessing!” Sighing, the being of light held my fists again. “The chains will be your punishment; they are sealed not only in your flesh but also in your soul.”“I don't understand, who chose me? What's the reason?” I cried even more. “Please, help me free my nephew, and I will do whatever you desire. I will be devoted to the ancestors, the moon, and you, destiny. Please, don't let him suffer because of me!”“Despite the afflictions in the child's mind, he does not feel pain; we assure you of that.” Stroking my hair, Destiny said. “However, we cannot intervene in the course of history; even beings like us have rules, and we risk divine punishment.”“Can I take responsibility for these punishments?” I asked, despite my fear of more pain that could be inflicted on me.“Your heart is pure, but a soul could never endure such punishment… Even deities turn to dust after so much suf
I woke up feeling significantly better. Being injured in wolf form, the wounds were practically healed, leaving only a persistent discomfort in the form of an unpleasant slime in the throat, whose repugnant taste lingered.“Are you awake already?” Harvey spoke lazily, growling. His wound had stopped bleeding, but the healing process had peculiarities.“You need to see this; it should have healed by now!” I pointed to the bothered spot, approaching him. “Who or what did this to you?”“You'd be surprised if I told you,” he shrugged.“It must have been hell; the sounds escaping through the crack were terrifying,” I commented, caressing his wound.“Not an interesting place for a stroll,” the Alpha growled. “But it wasn't entirely bad. I caught a glimpse of a fulfilled fetish.”“What do you mean by that?” I snarled, feeling anger take over. The smell easily wafted away, making me clench my fists.“Jealous, my Luna?” He teased, smiling.“Don't be condescending. I'm just curious.” I shrugged
POV: HARVEYI left the house, transforming into my lupine form. I ran so fast that my paws felt like they were burning with each stride. Furthermore, I headed towards the Valley of Stones, where magic mirrors had been erected according to my command. As I began to perceive the curse and the dominance of a beast within me, sharing my body, my mind, and my soul!I stopped, panting and staring at my reflection in front and on the sides of the mirrors.“APPEAR, ACCURSED BEAST!” I roared impatiently.“Alpha… You seem nervous.” The demon laughed. “Why so much hostility?”“You know very well why. What did you want with my Luna?” I demanded, enraged.“Can't you share a toy? Such an ugly attitude for a Lycan king!” Laughing, the beast stopped on the other side of the mirror.“STOP THE GAMES! What did you want by taking over my body during my intimate moment with Luna?” I growled, clenching my fists, my fangs threateningly on display.“You don't seem like the jealous type.” He teased. “I wanted
“Alpha...” With his head bowed, the omega approached, trembling.“What does an insignificant wolf like you want?” I growled impatiently.“Forgive me, my king.” Trembling, Lukas responded, stuttering. “The witch requested your presence in the sacred circle near the healing river of our goddess; she said it's urgent!”“It seems everything here has become urgent.” I roared angrily. “Get out of my sight!”In the blink of an eye, the wolf ran off, disappearing. I followed her to the location, seeing Sophie bound by magical chains driven into the stones, and struggling to contain her. She seemed possessed; even her scent was different. Lifting her head towards me, I saw eyes covered in a dark shadow and black goo dripping from the corners of her lips.“WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE?” I roared, approaching quickly in my werewolf form.“It's not what you think, King Lycan.” Elara hurried to respond.“Tell me, old witch, what am I thinking?” Snarling, I stopped in front of her, fangs bared.“I'm not
Sobs echoed in the dark surroundings, while chills ran through us like a breath of wind enveloping us. Until, amid the silence, a sharp sound caught our attention.“Please, please, I can't take it anymore.” Sophie's voice was choked, laden with suffering.“This way!” I growled irritably.We advanced toward a place immersed in shades of black and gray, where light was scarce, revealing scattered puddles on the floor. In the background, a throne rose, occupied by a malevolent presence that observed the hybrid chained to the ground, the chains emerging from the dark waters.“Cursed ones, RELEASE HER!” I roared thunderously, attracting the attention of the shadows surrounding her. The mysterious figure on the throne tilted its head to the side.“Well, well, we have visitors!” he said enigmatically. “Not just visitors, we have before us the illustrious Alpha, the cursed Lycan king. What a delight and honor to meet you in person!”The shadowy creature seemed to display a horrific smile.“Wh
“I am no longer the plaything of the shadows to be manipulated; I owe you NOTHING!” The beast roared in a mix of voices.Laughing, the shadow came at us so fast that we didn't notice its movements, sinking its enormous claws into us and tearing. I sighed in pain, dodging the second attack at the last moment. I glanced briefly at the last chain!The shadow attacked again; we ran under the entity's legs, sliding to Sophie and breaking the last chain. She slumped forward.“DON'T YOU DARE TAKE HER AWAY FROM HERE!” The shadows roared.More shadow allies began to emerge in Sophie's mind, preventing us from passing.“Damn it!” Lambert shouted, somewhat limping, as he approached. “How are we going to get out of here and clear my child's mind?”Striking Sophie's hair, he looked at her and then turned to look at me.“I hate these gods…” I growled, aware of what needed to be done, and roared. “DESTINY, I MAKE THE CHOICE TO FREE MY LUNA FROM THE SHADOWS!”No response was heard; laughing, the shad
Sophie shifted her hips closer, pressing our bodies together. The once-cold skin now radiated a shared warmth, revealing its sweetness even after facing numerous challenges.“Harvey,” she whispered, biting her lower lip.“Sophie?” I smiled, gently releasing her mouth as my thumb caressed it.“I need…” Sophie, with slightly flushed cheeks, boldly slid her hands across my bare chest, down to my stomach. Smiling, I sighed as she moved her hands up to my shoulders, standing on her tiptoes and wrapping her arms around my neck. “I need to feel something beyond the pain.”Grazing my teeth on her soft, plump lips, I suppressed a growl as I sensed the scent of Sophie's hormones filling the air. Her proximity instantly excited me.“Hybrid, you still need to recover!” I shook my head, leaving her lips and moving to her cheek, then her neck, where I placed small bites. Every inch of that skin felt like it belonged to me. “I don't want to hurt you.”“Alpha, your Luna wants you to ease the pain… Ar
“YOU MADE THE CHOICE, LYCAN, I DON'T ACCEPT THIS FATE!” roared the beast in my mind, mercilessly throwing us into the icy water. The current became overwhelming; it was a tough struggle to swim against it. The penetrating cold made the joints stiffen.“Trying to hasten your death, even before fulfilling your destiny, King Lycan?” the voice of the Moon Goddess echoed in the surroundings.“Goddess, if you don't mind, I'm a bit busy right now,” I growled, swimming towards the shores, trying to escape the assaults of the tumultuous water as fangs clashed.“In moments like this, my subjects usually cry out for my help, Alpha.” The deity's voice became closer as if she were approaching.“Do they usually do that before or after their destinies are shaped by the whims of the gods?” I panted as I emerged from the water, shaking off the drenched fur to rid myself of the relentless cold.“You've always been a stubborn wolf, even as a pup.” In her lupine form, the Moon Goddess appeared majestic,