LOGIN(Siena's POV)My pulse stutters unevenly as I struggle to comprehend what I'm feeling.Beside me, Raiden's entire body tenses, his muscles rigid beneath the fitted fabric of his shirt, posture radiating barely-contained fury.His protective stance positions him squarely between me and this newcomer,
(Raiden's POV)We're gathered in the airy central chamber of Windhowl's main hall.The moment Siena smiles openly during the council meeting, my heart stutters in my chest—a quiet, profound reminder of everything I once lost, and everything I'm determined never to lose again.Afternoon sunlight stre
My breath catches softly, heart stumbling gently beneath quiet anxiety. Yet beneath hesitation lies cautious curiosity, openness I carefully nurture. I nod slowly. “Of course.” His voice remains gentle, carefully phrased to remove pressure or expectation. “Would you consider dinner? It's not reconc
(Siena's POV)The bruises on my skin have faded, yet the persistent ache deep inside my chest refuses to heal, Raiden's words echoing relentlessly within my mind despite my stubborn attempts to silence them.A week has passed since the attack, and Windhowl and Silverfang are finally beginning to hea
(Raiden's POV)The metallic scent of blood and antiseptic fills my lungs, mingling into a nauseating cocktail that twists my stomach into knots, but I refuse to leave Siena's side even for a moment.Around us, chaos slowly yields to order. Security forces carefully secure Lila and Mia, their wrists
(Siena POV)Chaos erupts instantly, and Lila lunges swiftly toward me, teeth bared, eyes glowing, glinting dangerously beneath dim lighting.Instinctively, Raiden moves protectively forward, yet equally instinctively, I shift swiftly to shield him, deliberately placing myself between Raiden and Lila
It's so precisely calculated that I almost admire the political maneuvering.Almost.I crumple the parchment in my fist, startling the young messenger who brought it. With a deep breath, I smooth my expression and dismiss him with what I hope passes for a confident nod."Again," I command as Keel st
"Fifteen would suffice if we implement a rotation system," I reply automatically before catching myself. Why am I sharing these details with him?"Ambitious," he remarks, eyes wandering down to where my hands rest on my knees. I cross my arms, creating distance."The Silverpelt Pass is still vulnera
(Siena's POV)Watching Raiden kiss Lila feels like a searing blow, despite the years of rejection that should have numbed me to this kind of pain.My wolf howls in anguish, clawing beneath my skin, restless and furious.“I hate her,” she growls, low, threatening.“I know, but we have all made decisi
(Raiden’s POV)I can feel her before I see her.Siena sits at the far end of the conference table, her back straight, her voice steady as she presents Windhowl’s strategy for the upcoming negotiations.She’s commanding, in control, but I can’t shake the feeling that something’s wrong. Her face is to







