LOGINMARIE"Hmm," I let out a soft, contented moan against his lips, my fingers tangling into the fabric of his shirt. For a heartbeat, the rest of the world... the bustling pack lands, the guards, the distant hum of the city simply vanished, leaving only the scent of pine and rain that was uniquely Daniel.Then, reality intruded. A series of awkward coughs and muffled murmurs drifted toward us from the perimeter.Daniel pulled back, his cheeks flushing a charming, deep shade of crimson. "I think," he said, his voice dropping to a bashful rasp, "We might want to take this into the car."I couldn't help the chuckle that bubbled up in my throat. I reached out, pecking his flushed cheek with a lingering kiss. "As you wish, Beta."I slid into the front seat, the leather cool against my skin, and clicked my seatbelt into place. Outside, Daniel made his way around the hood, his head bowed, his shoulders hunched in a mock-serious attempt to avoid the knowing, amused glances of the guards. Wh
MARIEMy mother sighed, the tension finally draining from her frame as she pushed her plate aside, the steam from the cooling meal curling into the air. "I don’t even feel like eating anymore," she murmured, a soft, misty smile playing on her lips. "What I saw today... seeing you two... it’s made me full. It’s a feast for the heart."I couldn't help but echo her sentiment, though my own stomach was tied in knots of excitement rather than hunger."Me too," I breathed, my fingers tracing the cold, elegant surface of the ring on my finger.She turned her gaze toward me, her eyes dancing with a playful, maternal spark that warned me of what was coming next. "You’re going to make a beautiful wife, Marie and I expect you’ll bear some very cute children, too."I felt the heat rush to my cheeks, my head shaking in an immediate, frantic protest. "No, Mum, don't even start with that!""And I expect a house full of them," she teased, leaning in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper.
MARIEThe air in the living room felt charged, humming with an energy that made the fine hairs on my arms stand up. A moment ago, the room had been filled with my mother’s anxious protest about Daniel not being ready, and now, the silence was thick, heavy, and sweet. I stood frozen, my legs feeling like they might give way under the sheer weight of the moment, but my heart was soaring, tethered only by the look in Daniel’s eyes. It was a gaze I had spent months learning... the way his pupils dilated, the slight tightening at the corners of his mouth when he was nervous but today, it was different. It was raw.Daniel’s hands were steady, despite the nervous swallow that moved his Adam’s apple.As he flicked the velvet box open, the diamond inside caught the warm light of the living room, throwing tiny prisms of color across the floor. He didn't just hand me a ring; he offered me a piece of his soul. His voice was low, vibrating with a sincerity that made the room seem to shrink u
MARIE My Mum scoffed, waving a hand at me as if swatting away a fly. "Oh, please. I don’t think he’s ready for that yet. You two still need to learn the rhythm of each other outside of all this sickness." She spoke with such sudden intensity that I wondered if she was secretly terrified of the idea of me belonging to anyone else even my own mate. The thought hung in the air, thick with maternal anxiety, until my father’s voice cut through the tension like a blade."That’s enough, both of you," he rumbled, his voice carrying that familiar, commanding weight of an Alpha. He turned his gaze toward my mother, his expression softening into a tired smile. "Leave the girl alone. Let her go. She’s heading to her brother’s house, not trekking off into the wilderness to meet a stranger. She’s safe."My mother frowned at him, a flicker of genuine irritation crossing her features, but she didn’t push it. "Whatever you say, Alpha Aaron," she muttered, though her tone was light enough to be a jo
MARIEThe morning light filtered through the curtains of my bedroom, painting long, golden slivers across the floorboards. It had been weeks... long, agonizing weeks of shadows and fragmented memories but today, for the first time, the fog had truly lifted. I felt the strength thrumming in my veins, a vibrant pulse that reminded me I was not just a survivor, but a wolf, and a daughter of this pack. My recovery had been nothing short of a miracle, a testament to the skill of our pack’s most eligible doctor, Yelena. We were beyond blessed to have her in our family; she was the anchor that had held us all together while I drifted in the dark.I swung my legs over the edge of the mattress, my feet meeting the cool, polished wood of the bedroom floor.There was no dizziness, no lingering ache in my joints. I felt supple, alive, and fiercely eager to reconnect with the world I had been forced to leave behind. I had planned to see Yelena today, to thank her properly, and more important
YELENA It wasn't like the sweet, gentle kisses from before. This was a deep, consuming kiss, his tongue sliding into my mouth, tasting himself on my lips, claiming me completely.A soft whimper escaped my throat, my hands instantly gripping his bare chest as he pulled me flush against his side. The kiss went on and on, stealing the very air from my lungs until my head was spinning. He was kissing me as if he wanted to pour his entire soul into me, showing me without words just how much he loved me, how much he worshipped every single part of me.When he finally pulled back just an inch, his forehead rested against mine, both of us panting heavily for air. His breath was hot against my face, his blue eyes staring directly into mine with so much raw emotion it made my chest ache."You're driving me crazy," he whispered, his raspy voice shaking slightly. "I can't just lie here and take everything from you when you're still recovering. Let me help you too."I smiled softly, my fingers
NYRAThe morning was quiet. I stayed in bed longer than usual, letting the sun peek through the blinds, letting it hit my face like it wanted to burn away the mess in my head. As I reached the hospital, my heart was heavy. My body was tired. My mind was racing a thousand miles an hour but today,
TRISTANMy eyes darkened instantly.“Stop,” I said, my voice low. “Just stop.”She didn’t. I don’t know if she meant to provoke me or if pain simply made her reckless, but she opened her mouth again.“It’s just tha...”“Yelena!” I half-yelled.She flinched and closed her eyes, her lashes trembling
NYRAThis was the third time.The third time a message like this slid into my phone like a knife under the skin.(Unknown: Stop searching for Tyler or you’ll weep over Claire.)My fingers shook as I read it again, then again, like the words would change if I stared long enough. They didn’t. They on
YELENAI had missed my parents so much it hurt quietly. The kind that sat in your chest and pressed down slowly until breathing felt different. Since we arrived, they barely left my side. My mom followed me everywhere, watching me like I might disappear if she blinked. She kept begging me not to w







