POV: HARVEYSophie remained in a deep sleep and was brought back to our pack. The goddess made it clear:“We won't force her to return; it will depend on Luna's desire,” the Moon responded to my desperate howls. “Remember, her human form hinders the recovery of her injuries. Even for me, there is a limit to intervention. Take her to the blessed river every day and let lunar magic heal her gradually.”“Goddess, I don't deserve her.” I whispered in confession.“No, Alpha, you didn't deserve her... If she survives, will you become worthy of the Luna you have?” The deity's empowered eyes were analytical and even threatening.“I will be what she needs me to be.” I replied without looking, holding the cold hands of my hybrid, who had been in a coma for days. “I will be her true companion!”“Then hope, Lycan king, that she still wants to be by your side.” With that, the goddess disappeared.I sighed in anguish. The silence was suffocating; even her relentless questions were missed.“How much

I woke up with a slight itch in my nose and sneezed, feeling the Alpha's fur under my face as he growled softly in protest.“Sorry,” I murmured, realizing I was still firmly clinging to his furry body.The Lycan jumped out of bed, lazily stretching on the floor and shaking his head and his entire fur. I sneezed again, causing him to stare at me.“It seems I'm allergic to you!” I teased, displaying a faint smile.He approached in his lupine form, gently pushing my legs out of the room.“Alpha, why don't you just transform and say what you want?” I stared at him, noticing a slight sparkle in his eyes. I blushed, my wolf stirring inside. “I see. You want to awaken her, don't you?”I analyzed him, knowing that my wolf constantly rejected him. I was aware that his wolf needed her as much as she needed him. Furthermore, I closed my eyes in contact with my inner beast; my wolf was sulking in the corner, seemingly still hurt. Lifting her snout in my direction, she dangerously growled, making

“Yes, she wanted to return by taking over my body… I’ve never seen her like that—obsessed; she didn’t seem like the sister I once knew,” I sighed sadly, placing my hand on my chest and caressing it, trying to alleviate the pressure that lingered on it.“Agatha’s desires are more intensified,” explained the Lycan king, gritting his teeth. “The longer she stays out of the correct plane where she should be, which is the afterlife, the soul becomes corrupted,” Elara added. “Shadows loom around us, and any displaced soul is an open door for them to corrupt!”“And what does that have to do with this strange sensation? I feel my life force being drained, and I can’t hear my wolf!” I growled anxiously, cold sweat running down my forehead.“That cursed one is trying to pull you back to the thread of life, where she intends to take your body and imprison your soul there!” With heavy steps, the Alpha stood in front of the witch, roaring, “DO SOMETHING SOON!”Elara widened her eyes, paled, and tr

We found Elara outside the house, heading towards the forest, walking calmly.“Why did it have to be out here?” I commented, shivering a bit due to the winter cold.“You wanted to come…” the Alpha growled, approaching. “After the location ritual, I will transform and head to the rift, where I will invoke the Moon Goddess.”I nodded, following him.“Feeling better, my child?” Elara inquired with a subtle smile on her lips.“Yes, thank you so much for your help. I don't know how to thank you.” I approached her and hugged her.“Stay safe and away from trouble,” the witch smiled, glancing at the Alpha and turning back to me, “at least try.”We laughed together, causing him to squint in confusion.“Witch, let's get on with this!” the Lycan king growled imposingly.“Let's take advantage of the fact that the hybrid is here,” Elara said, holding my finger. “It's just a drop of blood; the location will be more accurate.”I nodded in agreement.“Blood of Stars, Red Trail, With a drop spilled, I

“The daughter, specifically!” Lambert gritted his teeth as he spoke. “I am an alpha and a flawed father; I deserved my fate.”“You do,” I agreed with a slight, sinister smile. “However, your daughter does not share that view. Tell me about the paths of purgatory we must follow.”“This is one, cursed Alpha; we were immersed in the sin of wrath… Hence, the incessant hunts and severe punishment!” He explained. “We needed to cross the Reapers to reach the next tower.”“What aren't you telling me?” I glanced sideways, noting his reactions. “Is there a guardian?”“Of course there is. Generally, those who free themselves from this sin can pass without a fight. But if you intended to get me out of here, King Lycan, you had to understand that I was not free from my sins.” The black wolf explained“I don't care. What should I expect from the guardian?” I growled, shrugging.“Such arrogance and conceit.” Lambert cast a lascivious look. “A supernatural wolf guards the exit gate, something you may