LOGINYet 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
Instead, she sat perfectly still beside me, absorbing everything in silence.The moment the ceremony ended, she stood abruptly. "I need to return to my grandmother."I followed her out into the moonlit clearing where other wolves mingled, discussing the demonstrations. Aurora walked quickly, heading
(Aurora's POV)The winter air carried the scent of fresh snow as I stood in the entrance of my independent healing sanctuary. After weeks of preparation, it was finally open—800 square meters of gleaming moonstone floors, rare healing crystals embedded in the walls, and enchanted moonwood furnishing
As we walked away, I heard Richard's mate whisper to her husband: "Contraceptives? But four years ago, he desperately wanted pups despite not loving her. Why would he change his mind now?"In the corridor leading to the critical healing chamber, Alexander finally reached for me. His fingers brushed
I simply smiled faintly in response, a gesture that seemed to infuriate him further.After Beta Lawrence stormed out, Ruby entered carrying his untouched moon tea. With a look of disgust, she dumped it into the waste bin."The nerve of that wolf," she muttered. "Coming here after his daughter's disp







