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
"Dinner at the pack house tonight," I reported, scanning the message from my father. "Elder Blackwood has requested our presence."Aurora nodded, using the interruption to put distance between us. She slid from the bed, wrapping herself in a light robe."Aurora," I called, catching her wrist before
### (Alexander's POV)The council meeting dragged on. Politics, hunting disputes, patrol schedules—it all blurred. Normally, I would have been focused. Today, my thoughts wandered. Aurora’s face consumed my mind.My phone buzzed. A message popped up from the pack attendant at our den: *Luna Blackwoo
(Alexander's POV)I left Elder Callahan's office and made my way back to the VIP healing wing where Grandmother Grace was being treated.Through the glass panel, I could see Aurora sitting beside her grandmother's bed, her delicate hands arranging healing herbs in precise patterns.Dr. Fergus, the l
(Aurora's POV)Alexander's black SUV purred smoothly along the forest highway. I watched the sunlight dappling through ancient oaks, my thoughts as turbulent as the shadows dancing across the road."We should reach Dr. Fergus's den in twenty minutes," Alexander said, breaking our tense silence.I no







