LOGINMila’s POVThe moment Hansel dragged me out of the pack gates for “dress shopping,” I already knew I wasn’t going to enjoy any of it.Not because I didn’t want a dress.But because nothing about my life right now felt normal enough to justify something as simple as shopping.Still Hansel was determined.And she was the perfect choice since her last dress was a show stopper.“This is important,” she said, pulling me along the road like I weighed nothing. “You’re literally going to a council dinner of Alphas. You can’t show up looking like you survived a tornado ”“I did survive a tornado,” I muttered.“Exactly my point.”I sighed, letting her drag me forward, the marketplace outside the pack was louder than usual.We entered the boutique after a short walk and the moment we stepped inside, the warmth hit me.The place was stunning with rows of dresses in every shade imaginable.Hansel immediately let go of my arm.“Okay,” she said, clapping her hands. “Let’s find something that says ‘I
Knox’s POVThe council meeting finally ended and I let out a breath.War we no small feat, but Bastian was going to torment everyone till he got what he wanted and I won’t allow it.I walked through the corridors of the pack house, my boots echoing against the marble floors, my mind running through everything at once.Every move now mattered and all decisions carried consequences.There was no room for hesitation anymore I had to break the news to my mother.I turned down the east wing toward my mother’s quarters if there was one person who could turn something like this into a statement of power it was her.I didn’t knock, I pushed the door open and stepped inside.Isobel stood near the window, her posture straight despite the faint stiffness in her movements. Her injury hadn’t slowed her down as much as it should have.She turned the moment I entered, her sharp eyes immediately assessing me.“You remembered my quarters today” she said I sighed and sank onto the bed “Im starting
Knox — POVWhen I got the invitation for the council meeting i already expected the worst.Things escalated and now I had to face the council.I stood at the head of the council chamber, my hands braced against the long oak table, staring at the ten seats that now felt like a battlefield of their own.Five members in my support and the other five in Bastian’s support.The doors opened behind me and I heard footsteps, I turned and saw them.Conrad entered first silent, and alert as usual, his eyes already scanning the room like he expected an attack even here.Caleb followed, he still looked pale but followed anyway “You’re meant to be resting” I told him He waved me off and stood beside Conrad“You really shouldn’t be here,” I said without turning.“And miss this?” Caleb muttered, dragging a chair back and dropping into it with a wince. “Not a chance.”I glanced at him briefly, he looked like hell.The elders began filing in one after the other and the energy of the room changed.
Mila’s pov…By the time the sun dipped below the horizon, I felt like my body no longer belonged to me.I was so sore and all my muscles ached like hell.I wiped my hands on the edge of my dress, stepping back from the storage area where we had been sorting supplies.Hansel stretched beside me with a groan.“If I do one more chore, I’m collapsing right here.”I huffed faintly and smiled at her“You’ve been saying that for hours.”“And I mean it every time.”I glanced at her.“You’ll be fine.”She gave me a look.“You’re very unsympathetic for someone who almost died yesterday.”“Trauma builds character.”She snorted.“I’m going to build character by sleeping for two days straight.”I almost smiled.She still found a way to make things feel… lighter.We started walking back toward the house, patrol was tighter now and the pack was back to how it was.Hansel nudged me.“You’re quiet again.”“I’m just tired.”“Liar.”I sighed.“Can I just be tired for once?”She narrowed her eyes at me.“
Mila’s POV“There’s a spy.”Of course there was, I was the spy.I looked around and tried to keep my best poker face, Bastian attacked when we all left but I didn’t give him that information.“Get him to the healer,” Knox ordered sharply pointing at Caleb who was still healing slowly.Conrad nodded immediately and helped Caleb up, they whispered to each other and kept on moving.I followed them to ensure Caleb was fine.The healer’s chambers were already filled with injured pack members.The scent of blood and herbs mixed in the air was thick and suffocating.People groaned softly and some were unconscious and barely holding on.My stomach twisted, Bastian meant war.Caleb was laid carefully onto one of the beds.The healer moved quickly, her hands already glowing faintly as she examined his wounds.“Deep lacerations,” she muttered. “Poison traces… possibly wolfsbane.”My heart dropped, they were cruel.“Will he be okay?” I asked quickly, the healer didn’t look up.“If he survives the
Mila’s POV“Yes, Knox… I do.”The words stayed with me long after I left him, what did he even expect?I didn’t even look back as I walked away, I couldn’t.Because if I did if I saw his face i wasn’t sure I would be able to stand by what I said.And I needed to because I had to be sure if something and hating Knox was the only thing I was do sure of.I wrapped my arms around myself as I walked back to my room trying to steady the storm inside me.Knox kissing me, Knox asking me that question.It was all tangled together in a way I couldn’t separate.And I hated it.I hated that he could make me feel so many things at once.I pushed the door to my room open, Hansel was still there but she was sitting on the bed wide awake.The moment she saw me, her eyes narrowed.“What happened?”I closed the door behind me.“Nothing.”She snorted.“Try again.”I sighed, walking further into the room.“I just… talked to Knox.”Her brows shot up.“And?”I hesitated then threw myself onto the bed drama
Mila — POVEverything happened too fast, one second, Kreda was coughing and the next she collapsed.Her body went limp, slumping forward before Knox caught her just in time.“Kreda!” Isobel’s voice rang out, sharp and panicked as she rushed towards herBlood.There was blood everywhere.On the tabl
Mila's POV…By the time I got to my room, my legs felt like they were made of sand.The moment the door shut behind me, I leaned against it, closing my eyes.Everything from today crashed into me all at once.Everything was stressful I couldn't even think properly anymore.I ratted out Kreda to Bas
Knox's POV…..The moment I was done with the important meeting I had to attend I went into the house.I called for Kreda and my mum Isobel.Kreda walked inside with a smug grin in her face like nothing had happened.Like she hadn’t just turned my entire life upside down.My jaw tightened.I walked
Mila's POV….I woke up with a serious headache.Everything felt… heavy.For a moment, I didn’t remember where I was or what had happened.Then it all came rushing back.My chest tightened instantly.I inhaled sharply, sitting up in bed as the weight of it all settled over me again like a storm clou







