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
I should have pulled away. But something in the gentleness of his touch made me respond, my wolf Zoe stirring beneath the surface.When we finally separated, his amber eyes glowed slightly in the festival lights."Wait here," he whispered. "I'm going to get us spark-crystals. The festival vendors ar
(Aurora's POV)I slumped against the cold wall of the theater restroom, my hand instinctively resting on my stomach. The realization of my pregnancy left me lightheaded, my mind racing with implications.The door swung open abruptly. Caleb Silvercreek stood frozen in the doorway, his eyes widening a
"Alpha Silvercoat is difficult but fair," she had advised. "Just don't let him bully you into giving up more territory rights than necessary."Easier said than done. My head throbbed with the effort of maintaining a composed facade while my stomach churned with morning sickness. The pregnancy was st
"My half-sister doesn't think that way," I replied with resignation. "She believes it's her own choice what to do with her body."Mother's expression soured. "If you had kept Alexander by your side, this wouldn't be an issue. You let him slip away too easily."I felt a flicker of resentment at her w







