One week before Serena's Capture……

Nicholae's POV

As an Alpha, I pride myself on being in control at all times. It's simply in my nature. But then, everything concerning my Mea Lunaria has never involved control.

All those centuries ago, she was a wild thing, testing my patience with defiant acts that would have gotten anyone else killed on the spot.

This version of her however, is a mystery to me but she doesn't make me act any less crazy. Moreso, it feels like my feelings for her have grown, have become much more intense and volatile than what I ever felt.

Could it be that I want to protect...