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Invitation

Author: Johndoe
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-08 00:23:36

Kharl’s POV

Just when Kharl was trying to calm himself, he received a mindlink directly from the Alpha King

The summons arrived as a pulse of power rather than paper.

Kharl felt it before he saw it—a ripple through the Alpha network, old and authoritative, impossible to ignore. The mark at the back of his neck burned faintly, not in warning, but recognition. He straightened slowly, breath steadying as the message resolved itself in his mind.

Peace Council.

Hosted by the Alpha King.

Mandatory attendance.

For the first time in days, Kharl welcomed the intrusion.

Anything was better than the walls of Blood Moon Pack closing in on him. Better than Lydia’s eyes watching him for weakness. Better than Morwen’s voice threading fear through tradition. Better than the memories clawing at his chest every time his wolf stirred and whispered a name he could no longer silence.

Celeste.

Kharl exhaled sharply and moved to his desk, already shifting into command. Travel protocols. Guard selection. Tem
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