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ETERNAL MOONLIGHT

ETERNAL MOONLIGHT

Amir_writes

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Ralph, a centuries-old vampire, has lost his thirst for life. That is, until he encounters Florence, a fiery werewolf with a secret: she's his mate. "I've walked this earth for over 500 years, but nothing compares to the burn I feel when I'm near you," Ralph whispers, his fangs grazing Florence's neck. "You're a monster," Florence growls, her heart racing. "Perhaps," Ralph replies, "but I'm your monster now." As the full moon rises, their forbidden love becomes the key to unlocking an ancient curse. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the darkness, or will it destroy them both? ("Eternal Moonlight" - Where love bites...hard.)

Chapter 1 MOONLIGHT

The moon was low over Raven's Peak, and mist curled through the trees like fingers wanting something lost. There was a strange energy in the night-a whisper of the past touching the present. My heart beat to the night's rhythm at the edge of the ancient forest. Secrets filled the air, and my instincts told me something-or someone-was out there.

As I cautiously moved forward, the leaves crunched under my boots, too loud in the stillness. My breath jerked. I felt the night's shadows pressing down on me. The trees stood guard, their gnarled branches reaching for the sky with a hint of dew. I always felt alive in the woods, the wild pulse of nature coursing through me, but tonight was different. Tonight, tension pricked my skin.

"Florence, wait!" I heard my brother Gabriel's authoritative warning in the quiet. His tall, imposing silhouette appeared in the thick fog as I turned. He was always my protector and our pack's alpha, but his instincts sometimes felt suffocating. You shouldn't be alone. Not safe."

"Safe?" Frustrated, I scoffed. "You and I know we can't live in fear of the darkness. We must face it." My emerald eyes rebelled. It was my nature to push against his boundaries and the traditions that bound me to the pack.

Gabriel approached with worry. Florence, you're a werewolf. This forest is ours, but it has unknown dangers. Tonight we're vulnerable."

His dark hair shone silver in the moonlight, making him look almost ethereal. The weight of our family's history, loss, and leadership lay beneath that exterior. I liked his strength, but I thought it was his biggest flaw.

"It's not just about us," I passionately exclaimed. We must find the rogue vampire causing disappearances. If not, this curse will follow us forever."

Gabriel's jaw tightened. Your risk is too high. What you're doing is unknown."

I grounded myself with a deep breath. I had to persist. "You don't know what it's like to want more than life. Want to be more than an alpha's sister. Need to do this."

The moment was thick and charged. Gabriel's guardianship clashed with my fierce independence. However, a low growl sent adrenaline coursing through me before he could respond.

Do you hear that? My instincts kicked in as I whispered.

Gabriel nodded, scanning the darkness with narrowed eyes. Stay close."

As we went deeper into the woods, the growling became more ominous. The wild drumbeat of my heart propelled me. Each step held the risk of danger and excitement.

Suddenly, it stopped.

Suffocating silence enveloped us. Before fighting, I instinctively shifted my weight and breathed faster. The air was electric, crackling with an unidentified energy. Then he appeared.

Tall, lean, with dark hair in soft waves around his angular face, a figure emerged from the shadows into the moonlight. He stared at me with piercing blue-grey eyes, and a new flame ignited in me.

"Who are you?" Gabriel instinctively protected me, but it only increased my attraction to this stranger.

"Ralph," he said, his voice silky but dangerous. I'm tracking a rogue vampire. It was unexpected to encounter a werewolf."

I stared at him. His aura of ancient power was alluring and sent shivers down my spine. His sharp features against the moonlight created an otherworldly beauty that captivated me.

Gabriel said, "Leave now," threateningly. This is pack territory. We don't like vampires in our woods."

Ralph looked at Gabriel with a hint of amusement. I'm not here to cause trouble. My only goal is truth."

"You think we'll let you enter our territory? What you're dealing with is unknown." Gabriel advanced with a low growl, but I felt a rising heat inside me-an inexplicable desire to oppose my brother.

"Stop!" I ordered a strong voice. I entered the space between them, feeling the tension crackle like a live wire. Let him speak."

Ralph looked back at me, and we connected beyond words. He reminded me of a lost part of myself.

"I know about the disappearances," Ralph said steadily. I think the rogue vampire is closer to something darker than you think. Working together, we can find the truth."

Gabriel stared at me with confusion and concern. "Florence, don't trust him. He's vampire. These are dangerous."

I shook my head, determined. But what if he's right? Suppose we forgot something? We need every ally."

I felt their scrutiny, and the silence stretched. We glimpsed understanding as Ralph's gaze softened. He understood my struggle to break free from expectation.

"We must earn trust," he whispered, easing the tension. We have little time. More lives are at risk the longer we wait."

Gabriel hesitated, and I saw his vulnerability behind his alpha facade in his eyes. He conceded, "Fine," but was wary. However, I am prepared to defend my pack if you cross us.

I felt danger as we moved deeper into the forest. Ralph walked next to me, tense. I could sense the conflict between his instinct and desire.

He said, "Florence," low enough to drown out the leaves rustling. I didn't mean to invade. I feel drawn to you, like the moon has drawn us together.

His genuine gaze surprised me as I turned to him. "You feel it?" My cheeks warmed as I whispered.

"More than you know." He paused, narrowing our gap. "This goes beyond finding a rogue vampire. I'm not sure why, but I believe our fates are at stake.

My heart raced as the words hung in the air. His gaze conveyed truth, binding us. The world faded away as Ralph and I stood on the brink of something monumental, the tension crackling around us.

As we descended into the forest, I felt like this was only the beginning-a path of danger, passion, and the promise of a life-changing adventure.

As the full moon shone down, I knew our lives would never be the same.

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