When The Moon Hides Her Crown
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Chapter 7 7. RUN, LITTLE WOLF img
Chapter 8 8. THE OFFICIAL CHALLENGE img
Chapter 9 9. KILL OR DIE img
Chapter 10 10. THE HUNTER'S TRIAL img
Chapter 11 11. RULES img
Chapter 12 12. GUESS img
Chapter 13 13. FERAL img
Chapter 14 14. TWO ALPHAS img
Chapter 15 15. ATTENTION-SEEKING MUTT img
Chapter 16 16. NUMBER ONE AND NUMBER TWO img
Chapter 17 17. UNIFORM img
Chapter 18 18. I DON'T DO CHARITY img
Chapter 19 19. A SMACK img
Chapter 20 20. BISON img
Chapter 21 21. A SHADOW img
Chapter 22 22. AN ALPHA SHE-WOLF img
Chapter 23 23. EMPTY-HANDED img
Chapter 24 24. IT'S OVER img
Chapter 25 25. VICTORY BREAKFAST img
Chapter 26 26. EMOTIONAL DISTRESS img
Chapter 27 27. WHAT'S HIS DEAL img
Chapter 28 28. ARE YOU FEELING SICK img
Chapter 29 29. UNLESS WHAT img
Chapter 30 30. LOST img
Chapter 31 31. HIS ROOM img
Chapter 32 32. LEADERBOARD img
Chapter 33 33. HIS BOLD REMARKS img
Chapter 34 34. COMBAT img
Chapter 35 35. WATCHDOG img
Chapter 36 36. BALLS img
Chapter 37 37. IN-FIGHTING img
Chapter 38 38. SUSPICIOUS img
Chapter 39 39. HEARING img
Chapter 40 40. FATE SEALED BEHIND THE CLOSED DOOR img
Chapter 41 41. DECISION img
Chapter 42 42. YOUR ROOM img
Chapter 43 43. COUNTDOWN img
Chapter 44 44. DOES HE KNOWS img
Chapter 45 45. THE SCENT OF A LIE img
Chapter 46 46. BEFORE THEY FIND ME img
Chapter 47 47. NO WAY TO TURN BACK img
Chapter 48 48. SURROUNDED img
Chapter 49 49. BLACKMAIL img
Chapter 50 50. THE PERFECT STRANGERS img
Chapter 51 51. SEDUCTRESS img
Chapter 52 52. WHEN THE MOUNTAIN OPENS img
Chapter 53 53. THE DEN OF FANGS AND SECRETS img
Chapter 54 54. THE TUNNEL THAT BETRAYED img
Chapter 55 55. THE BEAST OUTSIDE THE STONE img
Chapter 56 56. HE TORE THE SKY img
Chapter 57 57. THUNDER BENEATH THE SKIN img
Chapter 58 58. THE GLARE THAT BURNED img
Chapter 59 59. RESCUE THE HOSTAGE ALPHA img
Chapter 60 60. SCROLLS AND SCARS img
Chapter 61 61. OBSESSION IN VIOLET img
Chapter 62 62. NEVER THE TRIAL img
Chapter 63 63. THE LIE SHE SOLD img
Chapter 64 64. BENEATH THE FOG img
Chapter 65 65. BETWEEN NIGHTMARE AND REALITY img
Chapter 66 66. A PACK OF VULTURES img
Chapter 67 67. WHISPERS img
Chapter 68 68. UNTIL TOMORROW img
Chapter 69 69. WHEN MADNESS WEARS A SMILE img
Chapter 70 70. STRIPPED img
Chapter 71 71. SAVED FOR YOU img
Chapter 72 72. UNTOUCHED img
Chapter 73 73. HIS SCENT ON MY SKIN img
Chapter 74 74. SEXY img
Chapter 75 75. THE NOTE THAT SHOULDN'T EXIST img
Chapter 76 76. THE WARMTH BEFORE THE STORM img
Chapter 77 77. SHADOWS AND SUNRISE img
Chapter 78 78. THE SECOND HUNTER img
Chapter 79 79. SNAP img
Chapter 80 80. I DON'T BOW-I BREAK img
Chapter 81 81. HIERARCHY REWRITTEN img
Chapter 82 82. RYKER WRAITHE img
Chapter 83 83. HALLS OF RECORDS img
Chapter 84 84. SILENT STRINGS AND SHATTERED GLASS img
Chapter 85 85. THE MOMENT HE SAID IT img
Chapter 86 86. BETWEEN THE CROWN AND HIS LIPS img
Chapter 87 87. DEJA VU img
Chapter 88 88. A SHE-WOLF img
Chapter 89 89. A LOVER img
Chapter 90 90. THE THIRD OPTION img
Chapter 91 91. A FACE PRETTIER THAN TRUTH img
Chapter 92 92. UNGRATEFUL img
Chapter 93 93. RAGE, REINED IN BY HER img
Chapter 94 94. THE FIFTH TASK img
Chapter 95 95. ALPHA VS ALPHA img
Chapter 96 96. THE PRICE OF WITHDRAWAL img
Chapter 97 97. STORM img
Chapter 98 98. WHERE IS GOING ON img
Chapter 99 99. THE BLACK FLAG img
Chapter 100 100. I'LL DRAG YOU TO HELL img
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Chapter 5 5. THE FIRST NIGHT

SERAPHINA

My first night at the Lupine Academy was anything but peaceful. I spent the entire night lying stiffly on the edge of my bed. Never in my life had I shared a room with anyone, let alone slept surrounded by people. Not just any just any group of people, Alpha males. My wolf's ears perked up at the slightest sound: the shift of weight on mattresses, the scrape of fingernails, or even a muffled cough. Every little movement made my muscles tense, especially knowing Alpha Ronan was one of them.

He had returned to the room after lights out when I was already in bed. I pretended to be asleep, my back turned in his direction, but for some reason, I felt his gaze lingering on me in the darkness. I clenched my blanket tighter. Was I imagining it because he'd spent the entire day staring at me? I didn't dare turn to confirm it. Better to leave it unanswered, knowing for sure would have robbed me of what little sleep I managed to snatch.

Morning came with the unmistakable sound of Reed and Cassius bickering, cursing, and throwing playful punches at each other. It was unnecessarily loud and obnoxious. Resigned, I sat up in bed, blinking my sleep-heavy eyes open - only to freeze as Ronan walked into the room, freshly bathed and wearing nothing but a towel slung low around his hips.

My breath caught in my throat and my eyes widened, as I nearly toppled off the bed, completely caught off guard by the unexpected display of near-nudity. Why the hell was he roaming around like that? His eyes were already fixed on me, so I quickly schooled my expression, forcing my features into a mask of indifference as I stood up from the bed. But my heart was still racing like a wild stallion in my chest.

Of course, it was an all-male dormitory. Such casual nakedness was probably normal here. Reed was half-naked, and Cassius... well, his state of undress didn't even bear describing. Yet none of them compared to Ronan. His body was lethal perfection - every inch of him was hard, honed muscle. While tying my shoes, I couldn't stop my eyes from stealing a glance. Droplets of water rolled down his wet hair and slid over his eight-pack abs, trailing down toward the towel hanging dangerously low around his hips. His broad, intimidating 6'3" frame seemed to command the room without effort.

Unlike the others, Ronan's back wasn't flawless. It was marred by scars - old, jagged things criss crossing his skin. Not the kind you earned from sparring matches or academy drills. No, those scars told a different story. A history of brutal battles. Real, bloody wars. Despite myself, I found my gaze lingering, drawn by a curiosity I couldn't name.

Then, as if sensing my scrutiny, he casually hooked a finger under the edge of his towel, and my breath hitched as it loosened slightly. Instantly, I yanked my eyes away, my heart thudding wildly. Shit. I'd seen naked men before, plenty of times during training and on the battlefield. But for some reason, when it came to him, it rattled me.

Get a grip, Sera, I silently scolded myself and made my way to my cupboard.

The room gradually emptied as the other Alphas started getting ready in their uniforms, leaving me to gather a fresh uniform. I was just reaching for it when Ronan's voice came from right behind me.

"You slept in your uniform?"

I froze, my hand tightening around the fabric. He was standing close, far too close. I hadn't intended to sleep fully dressed. I wanted to change into something more comfortable, but every time I'd considered it, one of them would show up, making it impossible to undress without risking exposure. And I couldn't let anyone see the bandages around my chest.

"I was too lazy to change," I replied casually, forcing myself to turn and meet his gaze.

One dark brow arched. "Then what? Too lazy to shower, too?"

I bit the inside of my cheek. Truth was, I'd been avoiding it. Afraid that the water might wash away the concealing scent of the perfume I used to mask my true identity. I'd planned to bathe once the room was empty, but why the hell was he so interested in my hygiene?

"I love being dirty," I shot back, a wicked grin playing on my lips as his expression darkened. Across the room, Finn stiffened, clearly catching my comment. I kept going, just to see the look on Ronan's face. "Sometimes I don't bathe for weeks. Months, even."

I was about to add something even more outrageous to hopefully creep him out for good when Cassius burst into the room, slinging an arm around my shoulders like we were old friends. My wolf tensed instantly at the unwanted, too-close contact. It took every ounce of restraint not to twist his arm and slam him to the floor.

"Seth! You haven't washed up yet, have you?" he grinned, completely oblivious. "Let's hit the showers before the bell rings."

My stomach dropped. Communal showers? No private stalls? My pulse hammered against my ribs.

Before I could react, a deep, low growl rippled through the room. Everyone stilled.

Ronan's sharp eyes locked on Cassius, his gaze flicking pointedly to the arm draped around my shoulders. "Don't you see I'm talking to him?" His voice was a deadly, simmering threat. "Get out."

            
            

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