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
"Because I already know what matters most to me," he replied simply. "Our daughter needs both her parents, fully present in her life.""And you didn't think I deserved a say?" I challenged, accepting the glass but not drinking.His expression softened slightly. "Pack envoy opportunities will come ag
I swallowed hard, understanding dawning. "Why are you telling me this?"His amber eyes held mine steadily. "Because before you were ambitiously pursuing pack standing, you were passionate about ancient healing lore. I remember how your eyes lit up when discussing the old texts."Tears pricked at my
(Aurora's POV)I couldn't sleep, even though my body craved rest. The moonlight streamed through the large windows of Alexander's study, where I'd been searching for documentation about a healing herb native to the Northern Territories.Instead, I found something else—a folder containing documents d
I gestured for her to continue as I poured myself a glass of aged wolfsbane liquor."Ethan Gray is selling his resource shares," she reported, opening the portfolio to reveal the formal documents. "Thirty percent stake in Gray Wolf Legal Counsel. The firm is valued at approximately one hundred and f







