Alpha's Betas: 8. Marked by the Moon

The full moon rose fat and heavy over the treetops, its silver light bathing the clearing in ghostfire. Selene stood at the center, naked, her skin gleaming pale gold under its glow. Her wolf prowled restless beneath her flesh, howling to be freed, to take.

Behind her, the Betas emerged from the shadows.

Kade first—scarred, broad, his chest bare, the bond between them pulsing hot and steady. His eyes glowed amber, already lost to the pull of the moon. Lucian followed—sleek, silver-eyed, his hunger still sharp, his pride still burning after nights of being denied a mark.

Both dropped to their knees, unable to resist the Alpha’s call. The moon demanded it, and so did she.

And tonight the pull was irresistible, stronger than ever before. The Betas simmered with desire, with uncontrollable lust. They could barely restrain themselves. But restraint was what a mature mate is known for in the right circumstance. Kade especially felt the pull even more because of the