تسجيل الدخولBrian’s POV Cold, sterilized air filled the entire room. I lay on the soft bed in the Blackwood Pack medical center, an IV needle still taped to my arm. Clear fluid dripped down the tube, slow and steady, slipping into my veins one cool drop at a time. My body felt hollowed out, every breath tugg
Ashley’s POV “Brian…” Hebert said the name like it didn’t quite fit in his mouth, “he took part in the rescue. And he got hurt doing it. I’ve already sent someone to bring him back to the Blackwood Pack.” “Brian?” I jerked upright in his arms, stunned. “Him? How could he…?” It made zero sense. B
My mind went completely blank, like every drop of blood in my body had rushed straight to my head all at once. He was right outside the door. The guy who’d been talking to me on the phone literally a minute ago was standing outside my room now. I scrambled off the bed—hands, knees, whatever worke
He definitely didn’t need to check with me—an Omega—about it. “You… you’re asking me?” I asked, unsure I’d heard right. “Of course.” His answer came without hesitation. “You’re the one they hurt, so you have the right to decide how this ends. And you’re also the lead on this project. Whatever happ
Ashley POV “Hey sweetheart, get some rest first. I’ve got a few things to deal with.” Caroline gently closed the door for me, her movements so soft it was as if she was afraid of disturbing me. The room returned to silence, leaving only the faint sound of wind outside the window. I lay on that ov
“Sweetheart, dependence and independence aren’t opposites,” Caroline said with a small, knowing smile. "No matter if you're human or one of us supernaturals, we're all basically pack creatures. It’s wired in our bones. We look after each other, lean on each other. Being independent doesn’t mean you
The old oak bedframe creaked loudly under the strain. Rough, water-soaked hemp ropes bit deep into the once-powerful body that now sagged with loose, wrinkled skin. My father, the great leader of Dark River Pack, was pinned to the same grand bed he had slept in for thirty years, looking like nothing
“Shut up, Marcus.” I cut him off irritably. “My patience has limits.” He dropped the playful act, pulled out a chair, and sat down with a serious expression. “Business, then. There’s been movement from the Dark River Pack.” I straightened up immediately. My Alpha battle instincts were fully awake
Hebert's pov The low roar of the engine shattered the quiet of the early morning. I stood on the steps of the estate, watching the black armored SUV roll over the gravel driveway, kicking up clouds of dust. The windows were tinted with dark privacy film, but I could picture exactly how Ashley look
The night before departing for the Bear Clan Pack. A large black suitcase was laid open on the bedroom carpet. I was stuffing several important contracts into the waterproof compartment. When I turned my head, Hebert was standing in front of the closet, holding a few thick cashmere sweaters. This







