Claimed by the moon
: Strangers
ngs. She stood by the window, gazing out at the sprawling grounds of the Moonshadow estate. Beyond the meticulously main
She tensed, expecting Liliana or even Darius, but the doo
ith sandy blond hair and warm hazel eyes. Though his features were gentle, there was
" he added, setting the tr
, her voice uncertain
straightening. "I'm on
ong his jawline. He didn't look like a typical servant-there wa
"do you know what's going on h
one. "It's not my place to question the Alpha's decisions," he said, lowering his
ened. "Is there a
ted. "Trust is earned here, not given. B
d in the hallway. Julian stiffened and quickly excused
r Th
tch endlessly, each one leading to another grand room or corridor. She passed portraits of stern-looking me
broad-shouldered man who was carrying a stack of books. H
p voice tinged with amusement.
r cheeks flushing. "
earby table. "I'm Caleb, the estate librarian. Well
ulders and warm, amber eyes that crinkled at the corners when he smiled. He had an a
ad historians," Ava said,
"But Darius values knowledge, and the Black
re old and worn, the titles faded but still legible. The Rise
o all day?" she ask
ecords, track alliances, and... well, occasionally a
ned. "Te
ay, not everyone is thrilled about your presence here. Darius may be Alpha, but even he has to
rned. "So I'm n
ecause Darius commands it. Others... will take more convincing. My
spond, a sharp voic
al
oaching, her golden eyes sharp
iliana said, her gaze flicking
sson," Caleb said lightly, though Ava not
"How thoughtful. But the Alpha has requested Ava's presence i
on of Darius. She nodded mute
who gave her a small, encouraging nod. It wasn't m
aining grounds behind the estate. Wolves of various sizes and colors were spar
nother man-a tall, muscular figure with jet-black hair tied back into a neat braid. T
said as she drew closer
"A pleasure," he said, though his
" Ava said dryly, earning
spend your days here from now on. If you're going to live
eated, her voice rising
. "Against anyone who dares