Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

Chapter 189

Chapter 189

Matt POV

It was as if the ground beneath me had cracked open, and the truth-this unbelievable truth-had poured in like a flood, drowning all sense of

reason.

The bear shifters were guardians of the Moon Goddess bloodline? How was this possible? A memory flickered across my mind where during our history classes in the pack, Elders had mentioned once that in ancient times the bears also worshipped the moon goddess. And hence to make things easier for them, the two temples were built nearby. The bears could go to the Moon Goddess temple if they wished after praying to Veles. But the knowledge seemed insignificant that time. It was like what did the bear clan have in common with the wolf clan?

A chill ran down my spine. "You're saying we, the bears, are connected to the Moon Goddess?"

"Not just connected," Elder Kael continued. "One of us is the key to unlocking her legacy. His strength, his lineage, it's all tied to her power."

I sat back, absorbing his words. The weight of the revelation pressed down on me. "But how? What does this mean for me? I mean, how did this even happen? Are we in some kind of ancient ritual or bond that would annihilate our species? Has the Shaman sensed something like that?"

Elder Kael nodded solemnly. There's a story to this. One that is not available in the archives, but has come down from one generation to the next. There is no authenticity, but I've always felt that it can be found in the archives of Alpha Lucien's extensive library."

"A story?" Every word coming from Kacl was deepening the mystery. Honestly, I was getting agitated by the minute.

He nodded. "The bears vowed to protect the Moon Goddess' bloodline after a great war between the ancient packs and a dark force that sought to destroy her power."

"What evil force?" I asked impatiently. "These are modern times, Elder Kael," I snapped. “No one believes in ancient myths."

He shook his head. "No, Alpha Matt, there are things happening. Things that are beyond us. We have to look out for them."

what is the story about?" Mom

ancient honor and strength, and he stepped forward to

said with irritation. "And that's why this is nothing

ancient blood has reawakened. Powers sealed away to protect him or her from ancient enemies. And we believe that Tamara

Ground shifted beneath my feet. "Y-you are

your mate that the Shaman saw those shadows around Veles

I rasped. "Do you even know what you are saying? Tammy is the daughter of Alpha Lucien and Luna Auren. It is a well- known fact that Luna Auren belonged to the Crimson Howl pack and was an omega. Yes, she got her wolf, but that's it. How can Tammy be different from her parents?"

bloodlines. Together, you and Tamara can fulfill the ancient pact. And if the Shaman's words are true, then you are Tamara's guardian. Have

my throat as realization dawned upon

completely stunned, the weight of Elder Kael's words hung heavy in the air, pressing down on my chest. A guardian? Me? The disbelief churned inside me like a storm, each gust of doubt stronger than the last. How could I possibly be the one

began, but my voice faltered, my mind struggling to catch up with what I was hearing. The words

rooted to the spot, my mind racing with a thousand questions I couldn't seem to put into

taken lightly, Alpha Matt. But it's not yet time to act. Your role in this is important, but we must tread

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my gaze fixed on him as the enormity of the situation began to sink in. "What do you mean by that?" I asked, trying to

to the goddess' power, must remain a secret-for

that mean? Are you saying I can't even

eyes softened, but he said firmly, "For now, yes. Until we understand more, until we are sure the time has

responsibility of it all felt overwhelming. "So what now? What

clues there, something we missed before. We can't act without knowing everything we can.” Ancient Veles Temple. I never imagined I would be

his eyes narrowing slightly. "Support her.

if she is to awaken, it must