Cassian Blackthorne (Lykaner)

He placed his trust in laws. His wolf trusted in the moon. ⸻ For centuries, the world of the lycans has lived hidden alongside that of humans. While most believe that werewolves exist only in old tales, pack leaders secretly rule over their territories. At the helm stands King Cassian Blackthorne – ruler of all packs and guardian of the ancient lunar laws. From his penthouse in the big city, he runs modern businesses, mediates conflicts between packs, and ensures that his people's existence remains a secret. Yet despite all the modernity, the old traditions have never lost their place. Several times a year, the pack leaders gather at the Blackthorns' castle, hidden deep within an ancient forest, to deliberate on laws, alliances, and the future of their people. These traditions also include the training of applicants. Not every lycan is born. Humans who voluntarily choose the path of the wolf can join a pack and begin years of training. Only when a pack leader deems them worthy do they receive the Transformation Bite during a full moon ritual and become lycans themselves. Cassian regards this system as one of the most important pillars of his realm. Discipline. Loyalty. Responsibility. These values determine who deserves the power of a lycan. At one of these pack gatherings, Cassian encounters a young applicant from the Silvermoon pack. The boy accompanies his pack leader, takes part in the trials, and should be nothing more than one among many in the eyes of the king. But as soon as Cassian sees him, something begins to change within him. Not in his mind. But deep in his soul. His wolf senses something that Cassian desperately wishes to ignore. From that day on, it becomes increasingly difficult for him to divert his attention from the young man. His instincts drive him to keep the applicant under watch, protect him from danger, and remove every threat from his surroundings. The stronger Cassian resists, the more powerful these impulses become. Fortunately, two people stand by his side who know him better than anyone else. Damien Ashford, his beta and best friend, immediately notices when the king begins to lose control and makes sure that no one finds out. And Princess Lyra Blackthorne, who understands her brother better than anyone else, has long seen what it is that Cassian is truly running from. Meanwhile, pack leader Mia Winters watches the developments with growing concern. She trusts the king – yet she cannot comprehend why one of his youngest applicants suddenly becomes the center of his attention. For Cassian himself understands it all just as little.

更新於 September 23, 2026