Mag-log inYet 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
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
I squared my shoulders, feeling stronger with each word. My wolf Zoe stood tall within me, no longer cowering. "The title of 'future Luna' means nothing to me anymore."My declaration hung in the air like frost, delicate and sharp. No one moved. No one spoke. Even Ruby Stone, watching from the perip
(Aurora's POV)I leaned against the cold wall of my grandmother's healing den, feeling the rough stone press against my back. My throat tightened as tears threatened to spill.Alexander stood before me, his amber eyes watching my every move. His powerful frame seemed diminished somehow, hunched with







