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

Serena rose up slowly, smoothing the fabric of her dress with both hands before stepping toward Livia. Elen glanced between them, her brows pulled together in subtle concern. Serena made a small, reassuring gesture– palm tilted down, to keep her seated.

Livia's smile was tight, all restraint and no warmth. She closed the distance and caught Serena's hand in a discreet grip, tugging her in with a practiced motion. Her words came low, like the hiss of steam through a closed valve.

"Where did you go? I have been at my wit's end looking for where you ended up," Livia said.

Serena flinched beneath her hold, then lowered her eyes, guilt rising like heat to her cheeks. She hadn't meant to wander. Livia had left her side first.

"I turned around and… I couldn't find you again," she confessed.

THESE PEOPLE ARE STRANGE