LI

nd listening to the loud cheers of the people around me. Their voices thundered across th

red calmly as I open my eyes

ly slid behind her and landed a powerful kick on her back, en

ly cheered, along with our other pack

o her human form. Tears well in her eyes while lying on the g

done it. Looks like I almost

uck next time, Vanessa," Quinn grabbed my hand and raised it in th

quick,"

a keep winning forever," Vanessa hissed when she fina

you would stand a better chance if you could last fo

er teeth gritting in sheer annoyance

ed shittier for me. Some people thought I didn't deserve the honor of holding this position, so they always found ways to take it from me. Quinn is the Alpha of Flower Moon Pack and her words are absolute,

th duel. They're not gonna take me down ea

son. You think you're cool becau

.. y

haven't found a mate at 24!" she mocked. "Honestly, I'm not shocked. I guess even the moon goddess th

bit

her brewing fight. Vanessa threw me one final conde

e for good but Quinn firmly held my shoulder, as if she

ich they immediately followed. Now, there's only me, Quinn, and Emily at the fie

t to you for the third time. Girl can't even last for three minutes withou

d shook my head. "Her words stung because, well, she's not entirely wrong. I've

ook. "Hey, you're not going

'm just here, still waiting. Do you think I did something to seriously annoy the mo

er my skin," Quinn chuckled. "But I don't think it'

ond of playing hide and seek from

you're a total loser. You're still an asset to this pack. You

rs and smiled. "You can't let Vanessa's little meltdown r

to enjoy yourself. Who knows? Maybe your mate is out there, waiting for you

arms. "Isn't there a more exciting way t

choices. It's a spectacle you can't miss!" Quinn urged. "And you know that this festival is the biggest Lycan party-it only happens

ng Moon. It's like the grand finale of a fireworks show, but more beaut

just ordinary party girls. By the looks of it, these two won't stop pesterin

I surr

oth arms and dragging me to Quinn's house to get me all dolle

different packs. Now, that's not something you see every day. Werewolf packs don't usuall

ns hung from every tree, casting a warm glow over makeshift bars and dance floors. Cottages dotted the

know how to p

s I took in the spectacle of frantic werewolves who

some drinks?" Emily offered w

trongest one she offered. I was deter

night is still you

could enjoy this party!" I comp

e floor, probably to dance and make out. Who knows? Quinn, on the other hand, was off chatting with acquaintances, leaving me alone at the tabl

tied. Being mateless feels like punishment for any werewolf. It's an endless fe

ife trying to find that piece, only to fail time and time again. Because the onl

a werewolf is ju

use a little distraction there, miss..." his hot breath strokes my nape, making me turn my head. Standing there was

ot, al

ho are

I couldn't help but notice

eyebrow. "

d by my response. "I like

t: keep drinking until I pass out. So

some drinks, t

s. I can b

The bartender caught my eye-blonde hair, blue eyes, and a smile that co

with a charming grin. "

joy the night without burning my tongu

got just the thing. Try my signature

ancy. Gim

e winked at me and proceeded

his hands a blur of motion. I couldn't help but raise

retty good w

on into a glass, the liquid catching the light and shimmeri

like it. I'll make you another

him and chugged it straight down. The bartender whistled a

irsty..." Blo

e," I demanded after I clea

spoke, his lips curved into an amused smirk. He looked dashing with his black hair and monolid eyes

stivities," I said, giving him a playful grin.

ou that. But have you considered that the Howling Moon m

vely. "We're werewolves. Alcoho

Senses, instincts, and apparently, even the taste of alcoh

ing a bit even if I get drunk tonig

I grabbed another drink and headed back toward the dance floor,

swing-werewolves from all packs were mingling, dancing, and letting loose under the glow of the Howling Moon. As I moved through the

owling Night is just an excuse to gather

gaze fixed on me with a knowing smi

e straightened up and offered a casual nod. "Hey the

a sip of my drink. "Yeah, just

pushing off from the tree. "Need a hand with t

num-blonde man with striking amber eyes and an effortlessly charm

t. It's official: this festiv

ation happening here," he said with

my glass. "As long as you

th mischief. "Looks like you're l

ss that I was holding. For some reason,

ve in mind to keep me

t his lips. "How about a friendly competition? Le

harming grin. "Or maybe we just keep it simple

a match inside of me and set it aflame. A strange, tingling sensation spread throu

happenin

e, his expression worried when he noticed my

od Moon was finally making its grand appearance, its pinkish glow casting an enchanting hue over the enti

do I feel

e feeling unsettled and strangely... horny. My breath catches in

eat! Damn. Why does it hav

taring at me with eyes that glowed molten gol

s only one type of werewolf who

en are

tering closed momentarily. "You smell... so sweet," he murmured, his voice low an

barely contained desire. He leaned in, his breath hot against my ne

ay and took a deep breath. I think