ACT A: THE BOND & THE BLOOD MOON
(Chapters 1–15 |
Main Goal of Act A:
Introduce the heroine, Kael (the Alpha Prince), the Bloodfang Court, and the mystery of the bond — ending with a massive hook: the start of the deadly Choosing Trials.
Chapter 1: The Blood Moon's Mark
MC runs through the forest on the night of the Blood Moon (escaping personal demons).
She encounters Kael for the first time — overwhelming presence.
He marks her without consent.
Cliffhanger: Pain sears through her neck as he whispers: "You are mine now."
Chapter 2: The Alpha Prince
MC wakes disoriented, struggling with the mate bond.
Kael introduces himself as the Prince of the Bloodfang Court.
Lore drop: The Blood Moon chooses fated mates for werewolf royalty.
Cliffhanger: Kael warns: "Run if you wish. I'll always find you."
Chapter 3: Bound by Blood
MC flees deeper into the forest but feels the bond dragging her back.
Glimpses of strange magical markings on trees — hint of ancient magic.
Kael tracks her easily, showing psychic connection.
Cliffhanger: Kael carries her off, declaring: "Rejecting me could kill you."
Chapter 4: The Bloodfang Court
Arrival at the Bloodfang Court (gothic palace, intimidating atmosphere).
Introduce key side characters:
Selene: Kael's mysterious advisor.
Lucian: Kael's beta, openly hostile toward MC.
Cliffhanger: A court noble whispers: "She won't survive the Choosing."
Chapter 5: The Unwanted Princess
MC tries to argue with Kael; tension builds.
Nobles gossip — humans are not accepted in the Bloodfang hierarchy.
Kael silences them with his authority, showing his dominance.
Cliffhanger: MC overhears Lucian plotting to sabotage her "acceptance."
Chapter 6: Secrets in the Shadows
MC explores the palace, stumbles upon a locked chamber with strange symbols.
Selene warns her: "Stay out of places that aren't yours."
Romance tension: Kael catches her wandering — he's angry but strangely protective.
Cliffhanger: Kael tells her: "You'll learn your place soon — if you survive."
Chapter 7: The Feast of Wolves
Royal banquet scene: MC introduced to the court.
Nobles challenge her presence, Kael publicly defends her (surprising everyone).
Lore drop: The "Choosing" ritual is discussed.
Cliffhanger: A noble warns her: "Fail the Choosing, and your blood will be spilled under the next moon."
Chapter 8: The Nightmare Bond
MC suffers horrific dreams — visions of a woman who looks like her.
She feels Kael's emotions through the bond (confusing her).
Romantic tension: Kael comforts her briefly, showing a rare vulnerable side.
Cliffhanger: She wakes to find a mark glowing on her arm — different from the mate mark.
Chapter 9: The First Warning
Selene secretly tells MC: "You are not who you think you are."
Hints that MC's bloodline is tied to the Court's darkest history.
Lucian threatens her — if she stays, she dies.
Cliffhanger: Kael announces the Choosing is in 3 days — she cannot refuse.
Chapter 10: The Labyrinth
MC is shown the first trial's arena — a magical labyrinth designed to kill.
Kael gives her cryptic advice: "Survive by trusting the bond."
Romance pull: Tense moment where Kael almost kisses her but pulls back.
Cliffhanger: MC steps into the labyrinth as the gates slam shut behind her.
Chapter 11: The Beast in the Maze
MC faces a feral werebeast inside the labyrinth.
She taps into hidden strength triggered by the bond (supernatural reflexes).
Narrowly survives.
Cliffhanger: She hears a woman's voice whisper her name inside the maze — but it's not Kael.
Chapter 12: The Portrait Room
MC discovers a hidden room in the palace with a portrait of a woman identical to her.
Kael catches her there — furious and evasive.
Emotional tension: Heated confrontation; MC accuses him of lying about why he marked her.
Cliffhanger: Kael growls: "You want the truth? Survive the next trial."
Chapter 13: The Second Trial
Trial of loyalty: MC must choose between saving herself or saving Kael (illusion magic).
She reluctantly chooses Kael, angering herself for caring.
Cliffhanger: Kael coldly thanks her — making her question his motives.
Chapter 14: The Feast of Blood
Court celebrates her survival so far.
A mysterious guest arrives and calls MC by a different name — shocking her.
Cliffhanger: The guest tells her: "You don't belong to him. You belong to us."
Chapter 15: The Revelation
The guest hints at MC being the last of a rival royal bloodline.
Kael reacts violently, asserting his claim over her in front of everyone.