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
I remained silent, taking in the full extent of her situation—the bloodied sheets, the bruises on her arms, the hollow desperation in her eyes."Remember when we were young?" Lily whispered, reaching for any connection. "How you promised to always protect me? Alexander, I only loved you. Everything
(Aurora's POV)I floated between darkness and light, my consciousness ebbing like tides pulled by an unseen moon. Through the haze of pain and blood loss, I felt something warm flowing into my veins—the blood transfusion keeping me tethered to life.Voices drifted around me, urgent and worried. I ca
Alexander's head snapped up, his amber eyes flashing with his wolf. "You think I had something to do with this?""I think," I said carefully, "that there are too many coincidences. And Lily Lawrence benefits from all of them.""I will investigate this myself," he vowed, his voice low and fierce. "If
My wolf Alex whined inside me, confused by my hesitation. He wanted to mark her, to claim her, to make sure everyone knew she was mine.But she wasn't mine anymore. That was the painful truth I still struggled to accept.Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Caleb approaching with two cups of moon-bles







