As the moonlight illuminated the wet forms of William and Isabella, a delicate silver thread appeared, connecting both of their middle fingers.

"She is our Luna," Dylan, William's inner wolf, exclaimed excitedly, but William felt a pang of disappointment.

He had anticipated his mate to be not only his long-time girlfriend but also a powerful she-wolf, one who possessed the fire element, ensuring that he and his pack would grow stronger, capable of battling the monstrous vampire king. Instead, his mate turned out to be a weak and timid wizard.

In exasperation, William called an end to the party and escorted Isabella to his room to contemplate his next step...