MasukYet 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
(Third person's POV)Night fell over the Blackwood Ancestral Den as a black ceremonial SUV drifted silently into the estate, its headlights briefly illuminating the ancient trees before going dark. Inside the grand entrance hall, Richard Blackwood and his mate had been pacing anxiously for hours, th
**(Alexander's POV)**I stood in the presentation hall, watching the faces of our rivals as our victory was announced. The Advanced Moon-Crystal Communication project was ours. Blackwood Pack Holdings had emerged triumphant, just as I had planned.Deputy Alpha Thorne's expression was a masterclass i
"There's still a pack council meeting. Behave," she admonished, though her scent betrayed her own desire."This shared office is becoming inconvenient," I muttered, fighting the urge to pull her closer despite her resistance."Let's renew our mate bond," I suggested, only half-joking. "Then it'll al
"It's fine, it's a special night," I assured her, my words slightly slurred.Her green eyes narrowed with concern. "You had a healing ritual. And you're not a young wolf anymore."I captured her hand, bringing it to my lips. My gaze locked with hers, heated and intent."Later, you'll see—a wolf in h







