Chapter Six – Twin Flames Ignite
The dawn broke over the Ironfang Territory, spilling golden light across the rugged mountains and dense forests. Selene stood outside, the crisp morning air filling her lungs as she took tentative steps forward.
Kaien and Kairo flanked her, their presence a steady anchor in the swirling chaos of her mind.
"Today, you begin to understand who you really are," Kaien said, his voice low and steady, like a drumbeat echoing through the valley.
Selene looked up, meeting his intense gaze. "I don't even know where to start."
Kairo smiled softly, reaching out to place a hand over hers. "Start here. With us."
The bond between them pulsed faintly, a warmth that radiated from deep within her chest. It was more than a mark — it was a connection, a promise. One she hadn't dared to believe in until now.
As the sun climbed higher, the twins led her to a secluded clearing where the pack's ancient altar stood. Moss-covered stones circled a fire pit, the place where sacred rites and bonds had been formed for centuries.
"Here," Kairo explained, "is where mates pledge their souls to each other."
Selene's breath hitched. "But… can there be three?"
Kaien's eyes softened, a rare vulnerability flickering in their depths. "We'll find out."
The ceremony began simply — a shared breath, a whispered vow beneath the watchful eyes of the Moon Goddess. Flames flickered, dancing with the energy between them.
Suddenly, Selene felt it — a surge of power unlike anything she had known. Her wolf howled in response, wild and free. The twins' hands found hers, and the three of them became a single force, bound by something ancient and fierce.
The forest around them seemed to pulse in rhythm with their hearts, the twin flames igniting a spark that could not be undone.
As the ritual ended, Selene opened her eyes to see Kaien and Kairo smiling — brothers, alphas, and now her mates.
For the first time, she didn't feel broken.