New DenIsla woke up in a bed that wasn't hers. Sunlight streamed through tall windows with blue silk curtains. The room was huge - bigger than her entire house. "She's awake," a deep voice said. Isla sat up quickly, making her head spin. Thorne stood by the door, arms crossed over his chest. His gray eyes studied her with new interest. "What happened?" Isla asked, feeling her throat where her necklace should be. Instead, she felt something different - a mark in the shape of two dogs. "You collapsed," Thorne said. "After those rival dogs showed up. Father drove them away." Memories flooded back - the ritual, the silver light, all three brothers claiming her as their mate. And that voice in her head: You don't have to choose just one. The door burst open.
Caspian rushed in, his blue eyes bright with excitement. "The Silver Wolf lives!" he stated with a grin. "How are you feeling, future Luna?" "Confused," Isla admitted. "What does all this mean? Why did you all claim me?" Dorian entered quietly behind Caspian, bringing a stack of books. "The mate bond can't be controlled," he stated, setting the books on a table. "It's gut. None of us expected to feel it with the same person." Thorne nodded. "And no one expected that person to be-" "An omega?" Isla finished. "Special," Dorian amended, his green eyes gentle. "You're not just any omega, Isla. Those silver marks prove it." Caspian sat on the edge of her bed. "Father wants you to move into the castle while we figure this out. All your things have already been brought over." Isla's jaw dropped. "I'm going here? But what about my dad? My home?" "You belong with us now," Thorne said simply. "With the pack leaders." A knock stopped them. Alpha Roderick entered, followed by Isla's father. Rowan rushed to her side, taking her hand. "Are you alright?" he asked, eyes full of fear. "I'm fine, Dad," Isla said. "But they want me to live here now." Alpha Roderick stepped forward. "It's for your safety, Isla. Those wolves last night were from the Darkwood Pack.
They've been watching our borders for years, looking for signs of the silver blood's return." "The silver blood?" Isla touched the wolf mark on her neck. "Your mother's bloodline," her father said softly. "We tried to hide it, to keep you safe. The necklace hid your true nature." Alpha Roderick nodded. "Now that your power has awakened, you need proper training. And my kids need time to determine which of them is your true mate." Isla looked at the three brothers. Thorne stood tall and serious. Caspian winked at her. Dorian watched her with thoughtful eyes. "All three felt the bond," Isla said. "How will we know which is real?" "That's what we must discover," Alpha Roderick said. "Until then, you'll stay here, learn our ways, and spend time with each of my sons." Her father squeezed her hand. "I don't like this," he whispered. "Be careful, Isla. Castle life is full of traps for the unwary."
After everyone left, Lyra Windvale arrived to help Isla dress. She brought a beautiful blue dress that fit perfectly. "The Alpha spared no expense for his future daughter-in-law," Lyra said, brushing Isla's hair. "Though no one knows which son you'll choose." "I don't know either," Isla revealed. Lyra smiled strangely. "Perhaps you don't have to choose." Isla's head snapped up. "What did you say?" "Nothing important," Lyra said quickly. "Come, breakfast is waiting." The eating hall took Isla's breath away. A long table stretched beneath a crystal chandelier. Alpha Roderick sat at the head, with his boys on either side. An empty chair waited for Isla. As she entered, all four men stood. Isla felt her cheeks burn as she took her seat between Caspian and Dorian. "Sleep well?" Caspian asked, passing her a plate of food. "As well as anyone could after finding out they have three mates," Isla answered. Dorian smiled slightly. "She has your wit, Caspian." "And your directness, Thorne," Caspian added. Thorne didn't smile. "Today, you'll begin training," he told Isla. "I'll teach you to fight. Wolves will challenge you now that they know what you are." "And what am I, exactly?" Isla asked. Alpha Roderick set down his fork. "A Silver Wolf.
There hasn't been one in our pack for three generations. They have special powers - they can strengthen pack bonds, heal injuries, and some say even direct other wolves." "Is that why those rival wolves came?" Isla asked. "Yes," Alpha Roderick's face darkened. "The Darkwood Pack has always wanted what we have. A Silver Wolf would make them unbeatable." After breakfast, Isla explored her new home. The castle had endless rooms, each greater than the last. Servants bowed as she passed, calling her "Future Luna." In the main hall, she bumped into Alina Darksbane. The beautiful blonde's eyes narrowed to slits. "Enjoying your new status?" Alina hissed. "Don't get comfortable. You won't last long here." "I didn't ask for this," Isla said. "Liar!" Alina stepped closer. "You've planned this somehow. An omega doesn't just become mate to three alphas by accident." "Back away from her," came Thorne's authoritative voice. He appeared beside Isla, looming over Alina. Alina's face transformed quickly into a sweet smile. "Thorne! I was just welcoming our new guest." "Save it," Thorne growled. "Touch her, and you answer to me."
Alina stalked away, shooting one last toxic look at Isla. "Don't mind her," Thorne said. "She's always believed she would be my mate." "Maybe she should be," Isla said. "She at least knows how to act like a Luna." Thorne's face softened slightly. "Come with me." He led her to the training grounds where wolves in human form trained fighting. They stopped to stare as Thorne positioned Isla in the middle of a ring. "Hit me," he ordered. "What?" Isla blinked. "Hit me. As hard as you can." Isla threw a weak punch that Thorne easily caught. He shook his head. "You need to be stronger. Everyone will test you now." For the next hour, he taught her basic fighting moves. By the end, Isla was sore but proud. She'd actually managed to land one hit that made Thorne grunt in surprise.
After training, Caspian "kidnapped" her for a motorbike ride through pack lands. The wind in her hair and his strong arms around her waist made Isla feel strangely free. "Having three mates isn't all bad," Caspian yelled over the engine. "Triple the attention!" Later, Dorian showed her the castle library. While looking for books about Silver Wolves, Isla felt her new mark burn. A book flew off a shelf, dropping open at her feet. "Did you do that?" Dorian asked, eyes wide. The page showed a picture of a woman with three wolf shadows. The text read: "The Triple Bond." Before she could read more, maids called them to dinner. That night, alone in her new bedroom, Isla stood on the balcony watching the moon. Her silver mark tingled as she thought about the three brothers. Each made her feel something different: safety with Thorne, joy with Caspian, understanding with Dorian. A knock heard at her door. When she opened it, no one was there - just a small note on the floor. Meet me in the yard at midnight. I know the truth about the Triple Bond. -L Isla clutched the note, heart racing. Was it from Lyra? What did she know? As the castle clock hit midnight, Isla slipped down the hallway toward the garden.
The shadows seemed to follow her, whispering things she couldn't quite hear. In the moonlit yard, a figure waited beside a stone fountain. But as Isla got closer, she realized it wasn't Lyra. It was Alina. "Looking for someone?" Alina asked with a wicked smile. Before Isla could turn to run, strong hands grabbed her from behind. A rag covered her mouth, smelling sweet and strange. As darkness closed in, Isla saw Alina's proud face. "The Silver Wolf isn't so special now," Alina laughed. "Let's see which brother notices you're gone first." Isla tried to scream, but the sound died in her throat as awareness slipped away. Her last thought was of the three brothers - would any of them find her in
time?