Se connecterYet something broke inside me at his words. Memories I'd tried to suppress came rushing back—my youthful infatuation, the way I'd pursued him without shame, the heady excitement of our first hunt together. I remembered the disappointment of waiting for a marking proposal that never came, the hope I
(Aurora's POV)I stared at the moonstone marking pendant nestled in its velvet box, my breath caught in my throat. The stones gleamed under the gentle glow of the moon-crystal lights, casting prismatic reflections across the walls of our chamber.In our world, such a pendant wasn't merely jewelry—it
Her fingers traced the moonstones with delicate appreciation. "Wearing something worth over two thousand territory credits to a pack gathering seems a bit much."I couldn't resist stealing another kiss. "Luna Winters is never overdressed, no matter what.""Why the sudden gift?" she asked, looking up
(Alexander's POV)The territory air carried the sweet scent of pine as I stepped out of my ceremonial SUV. Twilight painted the Blackwood Ancestral Den in soft shadows, and I felt the day's tension begin to melt away. This was home.Before I could even close the car door, three excited forms barrele
I nestled closer, nuzzling into the warm curve of his neck, breathing in his scent. The night settled over us like a protective cloak, our small family safe in its embrace.(Alexander's POV)The territory was abuzz with news of Blackwood Pack's triumph. After securing the major Advanced Moon-Crystal
The bitter wolfsbane smoke filled my lungs, momentarily dulling my senses. We stood in silence for several minutes, two wolves bound by blood but separated by circumstance."And now?" I finally asked. "Do you still love her?"Dominic stared into the middle distance, his expression unreadable."I don
"It's called 'Whispering Moon,'" I explained as she stared at it in awe. "The territory rights value alone is significant, but the craftsmanship is what truly makes it priceless. Only three such sets exist."Aurora's fingers hovered over the pieces, not quite touching them. "It's beautiful," she sai
(Alexander's POV)The morning light streamed through the tall windows of my office at Blackwood Pack Holdings. I'd called for Silas Thorne, our pack lawyer, early - before the day's meetings could consume my time.When Silas entered, his formal attire impeccable as always, I gestured for him to take
I reached over, taking Aurora's slender hand in mine. Her fingers were cold, and I wrapped them in my warm grasp, bringing them to my lips to place a soft kiss on her knuckles."Happy Turning Year, Aurora," I whispered.She didn't pull away. Instead, her fingers tightened slightly around mine, her e
I glanced at Aurora, her profile soft in the dimming light as she bent to help Daniel with his pouch. "Health and happiness for my family," I answered truthfully. "Nothing more."That night, after the children were asleep and Aurora had retired to our shared suite, I sat alone in my study with a lea







