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A Father's Burden and a Daughter's Resolve
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(Alexander's POV)I stared down at the small bundle in my arms, my heart hammering against my ribs. Silverleaf Winters shifted within her soft nesting furs, her tiny eyelids fluttering as she woke.My daughter. My pup.She was only ten days old, so incredibly tiny and perfect. As the furs fell away from her face, I couldn't help the sharp intake of breath. She was unmistakably mine - the distinctive amber eyes so like my own, the angular Blackwood facial structure already evident despite her infancy, even the faint dimple in her left cheek that was an exact mirror of my own.My large hands, hands that had torn rival wolves apart in territory disputes, now cradled her with trembling gentleness. As I held her closer, I inhaled deeply, catching the sweet scent of pup milk clinging to her. My wolf Alex rumbled with contentment inside me, recognizing our offspring."Hello, little one," I whispered, my voice rough with emotion. "I'm your father."To my surprise, tears welled in my eyes
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(Alexander's POV)The early morning light streamed through the nursery windows of Mooncrest Villa, catching the fine dark hair of my daughter as she slept peacefully in her crib. Three days. That was our bargain – three days with Aurora fulfilling the role of my mate before she took Silverleaf to the Northern Territories.I stood in the doorway, watching Aurora gently tuck the soft blanket around our daughter. Time was slipping through my fingers like fine sand, impossible to grasp no matter how tightly I clenched my fist."I'll need to leave soon," I said softly, ensuring my voice was clear enough for her to understand despite her damaged hearing. "Pack business."Aurora looked up, her green eyes meeting mine briefly before darting away. She nodded once, the gesture curt and dismissive. The distance between us stretched like an unbridgeable canyon."Eva will be here if you need anything," I added, lingering longer than necessary. "Anything at all."Another silent nod. This was h
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(Richard's mate's POV)I hurried back to the Blackwood Ancestral Den, my heart racing with an unexplainable sense of dread. The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the territory, but my thoughts were darker still. Something felt wrong.The large house stood eerily silent when I entered. Usually, there would be pack members moving about, attending to their duties, but today an unnatural stillness permeated the air."Has my mate returned?" I called out, my voice echoing through the empty hallway.A pack member serving the household appeared from the kitchen area. The moment she saw me, her eyes welled with tears."Madam," she choked out, her voice breaking. "Please go to the Pack Healing Den! Alpha Heir Dominic has been in a terrible vehicle accident."My blood ran cold. "Dominic?""One of his arms has been crushed," she continued, tears streaming down her face. "The Pack Healers don't know if it can be saved. He's undergoing an intensive healing procedure now."I didn't wait
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(Aurora's POV)I lay beneath Alexander, my body there but my mind elsewhere. His hands roamed my skin possessively, his lips tracing hungry patterns along my neck."Aurora," he growled, his amber eyes flashing with frustration. "You're not responding."I stared at the ceiling. Although my wolf Zoe glowed to respond, I felt nothing but disgust. The scent of Ivy still clung to him, faint but unmistakable."What's wrong with you tonight?" Alexander demanded, pulling back slightly to study my face.I remained motionless, like a dead fish. Let him feel the coldness I felt inside."Is this how you plan to give me an heir?" he snapped, his Alpha dominance pushing against my consciousness.That was it. The final thread of my patience snapped."Alexander," I said clearly, looking directly into his eyes, "let's sever our mate bond."He froze above me, surprise flickering across his face before it hardened into something cold and calculating."What did you just say?" His voice was dange
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The tension at our table was palpable as Alexander and I locked eyes across from each other. Ethan Gray cleared his throat awkwardly, clearly sensing he'd been caught in something he hadn't intended."Alexander," Ethan said, standing up with practiced ease. "I was just discussing pre-mating agreement with Aurora."Alexander's amber eyes narrowed dangerously. "Were you now?"The possessive note in his voice surprised me. He had no right to jealousy, not when Ivy Lawrence's scent still lingered on his skin."The pre-mating agreement," I clarified, sliding the folder toward Alexander. "Apparently I signed away all rights to our shared territories if I initiate bond severance."A satisfied smirk tugged at Alexander's lips. "Good of you to remind her, Ethan."Ethan's gaze flickered between us, his steel-gray eyes revealing nothing of his thoughts. "Just doing my job as pack enforcer. I should get going."With a respectful nod to both of us, Ethan made his exit, leaving me alone with
Alpha’s Regret After His Abandoned Luna Left I've Never Slept With Ivy
(Aurora's POV)The night air felt heavy as we left Elder Blackwood's pack house. Alexander walked beside me, maintaining a careful distance that somehow felt more intimate than if he'd been touching me."Your conversation with Dominic seemed intense," he said casually, breaking our silence. His voice was controlled, but I could sense the tension underneath.I glanced at him from the corner of my eye. "We discussed the Beta's daughter."Alexander's jaw tightened. "Ivy is becoming quite the topic around here.""She certainly makes herself available for discussion," I replied coolly.To my surprise, Alexander reached for my hand, his warm fingers intertwining with mine. The unexpected tenderness caught me off guard."I need you to understand something, Aurora," he said, his voice dropping to a gentler tone I rarely heard. "I've never slept with Ivy."I blinked rapidly, fighting the tears that threatened to form. Not because I believed him, but because I understood the game he was
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(Aurora's POV)The morning light filtered through the silk curtains of the Thornwood guest den. I sat by the window, watching Silverleaf sleep peacefully in her basket. My father had been making arrangements for our move to the Northern Territories, securing everything with the efficiency that marked his leadership style."The Northern Territories in June, the air is crisp, suitable for recovery," he had told my mother yesterday, his voice carrying that familiar tone of assurance I'd grown to recognize.I watched him now from the doorway of our sitting room, noting how his shoulders seemed to carry an invisible weight. My mother bustled about, organizing our belongings with meticulous care. Four large traveling chests stood by the door, filled with ceremonial robes and everything Silverleaf would need.My mother wiped her brow, exhaustion evident in her every movement. "That should be everything," she murmured, more to herself than anyone else.When she entered the sitting room, s
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(Alexander's POV)I stared through the transparent wall of the healing pod, my heart breaking anew each time I watched my son's tiny chest struggle to rise and fall. Little Silver Moon—Daniel—was impossibly small, each breath a battle, each heartbeat a miracle.The specialized healing den hummed with advanced equipment, the sterile scent mingling with the faint herbal notes of healing salves. I'd barely left this room in days, unable to tear myself away from my son's side."Alexander."I turned to find my father, Richard Blackwood, and my mother entering the private wing. Their expressions were a mixture of hope and heartbreak as they approached the healing pod.My mother's eyes filled with tears as she gazed down at the tiny form of her grandson. "Oh, Alexander," she whispered, her voice catching. "He's so small.""But alive," my father added, his usually commanding voice uncharacteristically gentle.I nodded, unable to speak past the lump in my throat. My wolf Alex whined insi
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(Alexander's POV)I watched Aurora's slender form move around the bedroom, her steps careful but determined. The moonlight streaming through the windows cast her in a silvery glow, highlighting the fragility of her recovery."May I have my communication device back?" she asked quietly, not meeting my eyes.I remained silent, my hand instinctively tightening around the small device in my pocket. It was childish, perhaps even cruel, but I couldn't bear the thought of her contacting someone to take her away from me so soon.Aurora's green eyes finally lifted to mine, a storm of emotions swirling behind them. Her voice was soft but carried the weight of her suffering when she spoke again."Alexander Blackwood, do you want to lock me up again? But this time..." Her voice faltered slightly. "I don't have Grandmother Grace anymore."The mention of Grace's name struck me like a silver blade to the heart. The elderly healer who had sacrificed herself to save Aurora and our pups—pups I had
Alpha’s Regret After His Abandoned Luna Left Echoes of Loss
(Aurora's POV)The moon cast long shadows across the grounds of the secluded villa. I found myself wandering outside, my feet moving without conscious thought. The night air was cool against my skin, but I barely felt it."Daniel," I whispered, the name of my lost son a prayer on my lips.I hadn't meant to leave my room. Hadn't meant to wander the unfamiliar grounds of this place Alexander had brought me to after our visit to the sacred memorial grounds. But sleep eluded me, and the walls of the bedroom felt like they were closing in.The grief was a physical presence, a weight crushing my chest, making each breath an effort. Each heartbeat a reminder that my son's heart would never beat."You shouldn't be out here alone."Alexander's voice came from the shadows. He stepped into the moonlight, his amber eyes reflecting the silver glow. He approached cautiously, as one might approach a wounded animal.Without speaking, he draped his heavy ceremonial cloak over my shoulders. Its w
Alpha’s Regret After His Abandoned Luna Left A Visit to Silence
(Alexander's POV)Ten days had passed since I buried my son. Ten days of existing between moments of crushing grief and the mechanical performance of duty.I stepped into the Blackwood Pack Headquarters, the familiar scent of power and privilege doing nothing to ease the hollowness in my chest. The private elevator hummed softly as it carried me upward, each floor passing in a blur.When the doors slid open, Eva Dawnrunner stood waiting, her usually composed expression troubled."Alpha Heir," she said, her voice hushed. "Aurora Winters is here."I froze mid-step. "Aurora? Here?"Eva nodded, her eyes carefully watching my reaction. "She arrived twenty minutes ago. She... insisted on seeing you."My wolf Alex stirred within me, alert and anxious at the mere mention of our mate. Aurora hadn't set foot in these headquarters since severing ties nearly seven moons ago. Her presence now could only mean one thing – she had come about our son."Daniel," I whispered, more to myself than
