登入Brian’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 echo of the speech was still hanging beneath the vaulted ceiling when the crowd surged forward. Those Omega who used to curl up in the corners now had sparks in their eyes, waving at me and shouting my name like they’d suddenly remembered they also had power. Spots were limited. The supernatura
I stepped out of Hebert’s arms, smoothing my dress and pushing all the fear and softness deep into the back of my mind. “I need to go.” “Go,” Hebert said with a gentle smile, stepping aside. “Tonight, that stage belongs to you.” I turned away from him, straightened my shoulders, and pushed open t
The air in the hallway felt sharp enough to cut skin. Brian’s Alpha pressure, cold as mid‑winter, clamped around my throat. I instinctively stepped back, both hands wrapping protectively over my slightly rounded belly. My heart hammered so hard it hurt, and even my fingertips were shaking nonstop.
Morning light streamed through the stained‑glass windows of the manor, scattering soft colors across the polished marble floor. Thank God—this day had finally arrived. For this Omega banquet, I’d pretty much squeezed every last drop of strength out of my already tired body. Today wasn’t just a cele







