LOGINI'm Alpha Kaelen's fated mate. It took him ninety-nine tries to win me over, and every wolf in the pack knows he loves me more than life itself. But after we were mated, he started breaking his promises. My birthday, our anniversary... he always had an excuse. "Sorry, baby, an important ally is visiting. I have to be there." "Honey, there's trouble on the border. I have to handle it. You'll have to spend your birthday alone." Every time he bailed, he'd give me a ridiculously expensive house to make up for it. So, even though I was disappointed, I still believed he loved me. Until the day he gave me the ninety-ninth house. That's when I got the photo from his ex-girlfriend, Eileen. In the picture, Kaelen was asleep beside her, completely unguarded. "Did he tell you he had pack business last night? The truth is, I told him I wasn't feeling well, and he came running. ;)" So all ninety-nine times before... it was always her. My heart shattered. This time, I was the one to hand over the papers. The one-hundredth property transfer. And tucked inside, I'd added something a little extra: our bond dissolution papers. Kaelen didn't even look. He signed it without a second thought. And in one month, on the night of the full moon, our bond would officially be broken.
View MoreInside the bear costume, Kaelen was drenched in sweat.His vision was a narrow tunnel through the costume's round eyeholes. He could only watch as I stood just a few feet away.He had thought all his careful planning tonight would earn him a hug, or at the very least, a "let's talk."But the next second, he watched me throw myself into Rhys's arms."I'm not going to him."The words cut through the thick fur of the costume and straight into his heart.Kaelen froze.It was suffocatingly hot inside the suit.But a bitter cold shot through him, starting from his feet and racing straight to the top of his head.Rhys held me for a long time, until his arms went numb, before he finally let me go.We started walking back along the beach, the moonflower swaying in my hand.I didn't stop as we passed the bear.But a second later—"Avril." That familiar, hoarse voice came from behind me.The bear clumsily reached out and blocked my path.Rhys's brow furrowed, and he instinctively stepped in front
The next morning, Rhys was waiting downstairs right on time.He was wearing a light-colored shirt and carrying a thermos."Morning," he said, handing it to me. "I made your favorite coffee."I took it, the warmth seeping into my fingertips.Our first stop was the town's open-air market.Sunlight, voices, and the scents of various spices all mixed together in the air.I stopped at a spice stall, breathing in the faint, sweet-and-spicy aroma."Cardamom?" Rhys said from behind me. "You like this scent?"I turned to look at him. "How did you know?""A guess," he smiled, buying a small bag from the vendor and handing it to me. "For you."On the next street was a small archery stall.One of the prizes was a pale blue gem pendant that shimmered like moonlight.I only glanced at it.But Rhys had already taken the bow from the stall owner and won the gem."Here," he said, handing it to me, his eyes crinkling. "For you."I stared at him. "What is with you today...?""Just lucky," he winked.At n
A week later, I had settled into life here.It was a gentle pack, far from the politics and power struggles of the north.No one knew who I was. To my neighbors, I was just another wolf from up north on vacation.I slept in every day, walked on the beach, bought fruit from the market, and in the evenings, I'd cook with the B&B owner.I also fell in love with a coffee shop by the sea.It was a small place with a soft, cream-colored exterior and two wicker chairs out front.The sign simply read: "Halcyon."I pushed open the door, and the light, roasted scent of coffee beans drifted out to greet me.Behind the counter, a tall man was bent over, pouring a coffee.He looked up when the bell chimed.He had the kindest amber eyes."Welcome," he smiled. "What can I get for you?"I sat down at the bar. "You choose."He tilted his head. "You look... like you'd enjoy a lighter roast, something with a bit of acidity.""I would, yes," I said, a little surprised.He smiled, said nothing more, and tu
An hour later, I was on a plane to the southern packs.Kaelen didn't try to stop me again.He even arranged everything for me, including a first-class ticket.I was too tired to argue, so I just let him.At the boarding gate, he called out to me."Avril."I didn't turn around."Us..." his voice came from behind me, so hoarse I could barely hear it. "Is there really no way to fix us?"My fingers tightened around my boarding pass, then relaxed.I didn't stop walking. I didn't give him an answer.I just held up my pass to the scanner at the gate.The machine beeped, and the gate opened.I walked through.My silence was my answer.On the plane, I slept more soundly than I had in years.No more wondering if my mate was in someone else's bed. No more fear of being abandoned.When the cabin announcement signaled our descent, I opened my eyes and looked out the window.The southern sky was a pale, lake-blue.The clouds were thin, and sunlight poured through the gaps, shattering into a million
Kaelen came back the next morning.The collar of his suit was slightly open, and he smelled of a perfume that didn't belong in this house.I was sitting at the dining table, slowly stirring a cup of coffee that had long gone cold."Avril." He sat down across from me, looking a little awkward. "About
Twenty-five days until the agreement took effect.It was also my birthday.The manor was decorated like a fairy tale. White roses cascaded from the main gate all the way to the ballroom. Moon Goddess totems hung from crystal chandeliers, and the air smelled of champagne and cedar.Kaelen had picked
"Kaelen, I saw this house downtown. You'll give it to me, won't you?"I slid the file across the table, my voice perfectly level.I knew he wouldn't say no.Sure enough, a small smile played on Kaelen's lips. He looked like he was in a great mood as he picked up the pen and signed his name, without
One day left.Kaelen had spent the last two days with Eileen, but he had started texting me every night."Some old guy at the summit talked for three hours today. I almost fell asleep.""Just tried a new steakhouse. I'll take you next time.""Do the roses in the garden need pruning? I'll have the ga












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