PrimordialStardust

"“Serena, you are hereby exiled from the Silverstone Pack. You will remain exiled until the day you draw your last breath.”

Serena, a Healer exiled from her pack for a crime she did not commit, accused of murdering her mate, the Pack Beta. The evidence against her was damning, warranting the harshest punishment: death.

However, an oath between her father and the Alpha of her pack spared her life. Instead, she was cast into the wilderness, cursed to live as a rogue until the day she dies.

Life as a rogue was treacherous,  seeing the next sunrise was never promised. One fateful day, Serena stumbled upon injured strangers and saved their lives. In return for her kindness, she was granted asylum in Ironshade, the strongest Western Pack.

Haunted by the loss of her first mate, Serena is determined to live in secrecy, until she discovers she has yet another fated mate. Her new mate is none other than Darius, the stoic Alpha of Ironshade burdened by the dark legacy of his father.

The Ironshade Pack is on the brink of collapse, plagued by a mysterious curse. Serena’s arrival may hold the key to its salvation...or its ruin.

As tensions rise, Serena and Darius find themselves drawn together with an undeniable bond. Together, they must confront buried secrets, face their deepest fears, and decide if their second chance at love is worth risking everything.

"When the shadow of the Thorn bleeds into the light, And the wolf who carries death finds her second life, The moon will bless the broken bond, And the cursed will find peace at dawn."

Moonbound: The Rogue's Second Chance

They sat in silence for a bit before Serena looked up at Darius, she fiddled with the spoon in her head.

"Are you sure?" she asked at last, her voice gentle but insistent. " It wouldn't take much time to make something for your headache."

Darius smiled to himself before waving a dismissive hand. "I'm alright, Serena."

He could tell she wasn't satisfied with his answer. She wanted to say more but kept it to herself.

The sound of spoons scraping against ceramic dishes echoed in the dining area.

He pointed at Serena, and she looked around wildly.

"You have something… no… there."

A bit of pie had gotten onto her cheek, and he was trying to point it out to her.

She blinked at him before reaching up blindly, missing the spot entirely. Darius leaned forward, brushing his thumb against her cheek to wipe it away.

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN - ARE YOU AFRAID OF ME?