The Luna s Awakening

Ember walked into a beautiful moonlit night, her heart racing with anticipation. Tonight was the night of the full moon, and the Blackwood pack would gather to celebrate.

"Tonight's the night," she whispered to herself.

Ember's senses tingled; they were on high alert. She hid behind trees because she was looked upon as an outcast in the pack. Her wolf hadn't taken place yet.

She watched as everyone shifted into their wolf form. She smelled the scent of pine and wildflowers, which filled her nostrils; she could hear the sound of howling voices echoing through the trees. The pounding of their paws could be heard; she loved this night and wished she knew how it felt to be one of them.

When they all gathered to run and hunt under the moonlight, Ember caught sight of a special someone in the crowd: Asher Blackwood, the pack's alpha. His broad shoulders and chiselled features made her heart skip a beat, but his scent was different.

Asher caught sight of her; their eyes locked.

"MATE!" they exclaimed in unison.

For almost a year, Ember had secretly crushed on Asher; she admired him from afar. Tonight, she couldn't deny the attraction she felt any longer.

Asher's wolf form was glorious: his fur shimmering black coat seemed to glow in the moonlight. It was as if his wolf instincts noticed her and responded by wagging his tail.

Ember tried to make herself invisible by hiding in the forest shrubs, but she wasn't quick enough; Asher caught up with her.

Asher transformed into his human form and spoke to her.

"Lady, why are you hiding behind the bushes?"

"Uhmm, it's none of your business, but if you must know, there's this handsome werewolf I'm hiding from."

"Oh, really? Who is he, if I may ask?"

"The alpha of the Blackwood pack, Prince Asher. He noticed me, and I got shy; even though I can't explain why I'm hiding from him."

Ember turned to face the stranger she was talking to and got the greatest shock of her life.

"Wait, why am I even telling you?"

Ember turned around to face the stranger she was talking to and got the greatest shock of her life. She was about to run, but he grabbed her and pinned her to the tree.

"Your Ember, right?"

"Yes, my Prince."

"He knows my name, but how?"

"Who doesn't know Ember, the only beautiful young lady who hasn't transformed yet?"