10 Arrival  Sera  The sound changed first.  The open, biting wind of the trail died away, replaced by a deep, resonant echo. The wagon wheels stopped crunching over frozen dirt…

Then he went silent. He just sat there, staring into the red coals of the fire for a long time.  Slowly, his head turned. He looked directly at me.  I…

08 Talking To No One  Sera  Night fell fast, and with it, the temperature plummeted. We had three fires going, but the heat didn’t seem to travel more than six…

07 Not Our Kind Of Wolves  Sera  “The pack needs an heir, Sera.”  Kane’s voice was a ghost in my ear, vibrating with that same reasonable, clinical tone he’d used…

06 The Cabin Sera   “Sera?”   Lyra’s voice cracked over the line. Then she was sobbing, full-body sobs that made the phone shake.   “Lyra, what—” I gripped the…

05 The Escape Sera   I spent the rest of the day in my room while servants packed my life into trunks. Dresses, shoes, jewelry I’d never worn. Things a…

04 The Contract Sera   “You’re Sera Valdris.”   Fenris didn’t wait for my response to his question. He just walked to the table and sat down in the chair…

03 Homecoming Sera   The Valdris palace looked exactly the same.   I stood at the main entrance staring up at white stone I’d spent my childhood hating. Three years…

02 Going Home     Sera  Pregnant. Elara was pregnant with Kane’s child.  I didn’t remember deciding to go to his office but suddenly I was there, shoving the door…

01 Becoming Luna Sera   “Thank you all for coming tonight.”  Kane’s voice carried across the ceremonial hall, strong and clear. I stood at the back, smoothing down my dress…